It is with sadness that St. Athanasius Church & its parishioners learned of the death of their Metropolitan Basil Schott on Thursday, June 10. He was our shepherd of the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh after moving up from being our Bishop of the Eparchy of Parma in 2002. His service to the Ruthenian Catholic church will be remembered for years to come. His affable personality will be sorely missed. He was a great example as a man of Christ.
A Funeral Divine Liturgy will be held in at St. John Cathedral, Munhall, PA at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 18. Interment: Mt. St. Macrina, Uniontown, PA. See his obituary for other details.
MEMORIAL
In addition to requesting that the Divine Liturgy be offered for his intention at our parish, you may donate to a special memorial to Metropolitan Basil. The upcoming Eparchial Exhibit for the Strengthening of Marriage will be dedicated to his memory. Please send memorial donations to the Eparchy of Parma, 1900 Carlton Rd., Parma, OH 44134. The Eparchy will acknowledge the gifts; the Schott family and the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh will be informed of them, as well.
1st Stadium Village Farmers Market – June 1, 2010
We participated in the very first Stadium Village Farmers Market. God provided gorgeous sunny weather for the opening day. Both Danny Enciso and John Danovich were there to sell the parish’s famous nut rolls, pumpkin logs, garlic scapes, lettuce & herbs. Of course we fielded questions about the Eastern part of the Catholic Church. We passed out fliers describing the parish and where we’re located.
This market is scheduled for each Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. to attract the south side downtown commuters. Come by and visit on Tuesday afternoons.
See other pictures, including our pumpkin log serving and half a lekvar roll, at AroundIndy.com site.
June Healing Service changed to June 16
For this month only the healing service is moved to the 3rd Wednesday, June 16th. Father Sidney Sidor is attending a conference during the normally scheduled date of the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Please mark your calendar. We’ll see you at the Healing Service on June 16th.
Baking on Thursday, May 20, 2010
On May 6th the bakers (Cyndi, Julia, Rita & John) made our famous nut rolls, kifli (nut butter horns) and pumpkin logs. We’re making another batch of rolls and kolachy this Thursday. If you can help, even for a couple of hours, we can use your helping hands. If you can’t physically come then pray for those that do come. Pray that we have a great time socializing, working safely and being productive so no one has to stay too long. Realize that God blesses those parishioners & friends who sacrifice some of their busy week’s schedule to help on bake & market days. This is our primary fund raising activity. It also is a unique evangelistic tool to educate the public on some of the special things that the Eastern Catholic Church brings to entire Catholic Church.
Thursday’s list of activities include: making fillings, making dough, weighing dough, assembling / egg washing / baking / cutting / wrapping / labeling the rolls. You see, we can use you for a few hours either early, mid-day, or late afternoon/evening. If you know someone who wants to learn how to make potica (our famous rolls) invite them to join us this Thursday, May 20th from 8:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.
On Saturday the Carmel Farmers Market begins. Because this Saturday is also the 5th and final All Souls Saturday of the liturgical year the parish is having a Divine Liturgy and Panachida starting at 9 a.m. John, who usually brings the baked goods and sells them at the Carmel market, won’t be able to go to the market this week. He will be helping cantor and serve at the Divine Liturgy. If you can’t make it to the Liturgy but can help at the market, especially this Saturday, please email or call the rectory. Thanks!
Wednesday, April 21, liturgy canceled
The 11:45 a.m. liturgy scheduled for today, April 21, is canceled. Father Sid has another appointment. The liturgy for William Enciso will be rescheduled – probably next week. Thank you for understanding.
Pancake & Ethnic Food Brunch – April 18, 2010
Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
The Knights of Columbus James J O’Brian council 13850 is hosting an all-you-can eat meal following the Divine Liturgy on 4/18/2010. The menu includes traditional Slavic dishes as well as standard American breakfast fare:
- potato-cheese pirohi (also spelled pirogi) with sauteed onions
- kielbasi and sauerkraut
- scrambled eggs
- pancakes – regular and multi-grain
- hash browns
- biscuits & sausage gravy
- coffee, tea, milk, orange juice
- dessert: our famous nut and poppy seed rolls
We ask for a free will donation (suggestion is $6 for adults and $3 for children) to help the council cover the expense and provide funds for us to help the parish in its various ministries. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Also you can buy our famous nut rolls (see all the other flavors on the baked goods page) and pumpkin logs.
Here’s the flier for the brunch showing pictures from February’s feast: February 28 Brunch
Liturgy starts at 10 am. Brunch is from 11:45 am until 1:30 pm. Come pray, eat, and enjoy fellowship with us. All are welcome! See you there.
Pancake / Ethnic brunch – Palm Sunday, March 28, 2010
The Knights of Columbus James J O’Brian council 13850 is hosting a meal following the Divine Liturgy. The menu includes both standard American breakfast items and some of our traditional Slavic dishes:
- scrambled eggs
- pancakes – regular and multi-grain
- hash browns
- biscuits & sausage gravy
- potato-cheese pirohi (also spelled pirogi) with sauteed onions
- kielbasi and sauerkraut
- coffee, tea, milk, orange juice
- dessert: our famous nut and poppy seed rolls
The cost of the brunch? It’s up to you. We only ask for a free will donation to help the council help the parish. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Also you can buy items for your Easter basket: our famous nut rolls (see all the other flavors on the baked goods page), pascha bread, kolachy and pumpkin logs.
Here’s the flier for the brunch showing pictures from last month’s feast: March 28 Brunch
During the event we will also show how to weave your palm leaves into various objects. So bring the whole family. Liturgy starts at 10 am. Brunch is from 11:45 am until 1:30 pm. Come pray, come eat, come learn palm weaving, and come enjoy fellowship with us. All are welcome!
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Weekly Bulletin – March 21, 2010
This week’s schedule:
Sunday, Mar. 21, 2010 | 5th Sunday of Great Fast – Mary of Egypt * |
10:00 AM | Divine Liturgy |
following liturgy | Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall, pysanky workshop |
Monday, Mar. 22, 2010 | |
6:30 AM | Liturgy of the 1st Hour |
12:00 PM | Midday Office of the Great Fast |
Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2010 |
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6:30 AM | Liturgy of the 1st Hour |
12:00 PM | Midday Office of the Great Fast |
2:00 PM | Prosperity class |
Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2010 | |
6:30 AM | Liturgy of the 1st Hour |
12:00 PM | Midday Office of the Great Fast |
7:00 PM | Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts |
Thursday, Mar. 25, 2010 | Annunciation of the Theotokos |
6:30 AM | Liturgy of the 1st Hour |
12:00 PM | Midday Office of the Great Fast |
6:30 PM | Vespers & Liturgy |
Friday, Mar. 26, 2010 | |
6:30 AM | Liturgy of the 1st Hour |
12:00 PM | Midday Office of the Great Fast |
7:00 PM | Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts |
Saturday, Mar. 27, 2010 | Saturday of Lazarus |
9 AM to noon | Binford Market – evangelization/market bake goods |
4:00 PM | Vigil Divine Liturgy |
Sunday, Mar. 28, 2010 | Palm Sunday * |
10:00 AM | Divine Liturgy |
following liturgy | Knights of Columbus brunch in St. Mary’s Hall |
Announcements:
Holy Week
Clear your evening calendar for Holy Week. (FYI: It’s not this week but the following week.) The liturgies Monday – Thursday are at 7 PM. Friday’s Vespers & Burial Service is at 7 PM. Saturday’s Resurrection Matins are at 5 PM. Easter Sunday Liturgy is 10 AM. Also use your special envelopes to help offset the cost of lilies that will be decorating the church during the Easter season.
Annunciation of the Theotokos
This solemn holyday is Thursday, March 25th. Have you read Luke 1:26-38?
This is not a day of fasting. Therefore do not fast from communal worship at St. Athanasius parish. See you at 6:30 AM office of the 1st hour, noon midday office, and 7 PM vespers with liturgy. Come to 1 or all three.
Workday
Thanks for all who attended the work day on Saturday, March 20. Special thanks go to the Kupec family, Russell family, Brown family, Brenda Linn, John Sosna, Richard Medwig, Max Beaver, and anyone else who attended. Joe, the hands-on supervisor, was almost at a loss of words due the great amount of work that was completed. See everything that is marked off the list. There’s more to do of course but the 14 of us made a nice dent in the cleaning/maintenance list. And we baked 7 pascha breads too. Teamwork in the name of God works. We thank Him for the weather and camaraderie.
Easter Market
The Binford indoor market is scheduled for the next 2 Saturdays from 9 AM until noon. Since the 2nd Saturday is Holy Saturday & the day before Easter we’re not planning to attend that one. If you can help this Saturday anytime from 8 AM (setup) until 12:15 (tear-down) please call the rectory.
Pancake / Ethnic Brunch – February 28, 2010
Now that I have piqued your interest let me explain the title – Pancake / Ethnic Brunch. The Knights of Columbus James J O’Brian council 13850 is hosting a meal following the Divine Liturgy. The menu includes both standard American breakfast items and some of our traditional Slavic dishes:
- scrambled eggs
- pancakes – regular and multi-grain
- hash browns
- biscuits & sausage gravy
- potato-cheese pirohi (also spelled pirogi) with sauteed onions
- kielbasi and sauerkraut
- coffee, juice, tea
- dessert
It’s buffet style and we ask for a freewill offering. There will be a 50-50 raffle during the brunch. Although not a requirement, you’re invited to attend the 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy prior to the brunch. Please consider indulging your spirit in our ancient St. Basil Divine Liturgy. You’ll leave refreshed after honoring God and receiving many blessings. If you haven’t seen the interior of the church & can’t attend the liturgy then a tour of the church will be made available upon request.
The brunch is open until 1:30 p.m. Come join us. Everyone’s welcome.
Presanctified Liturgy during The Great Fast (Lent)
We’re the only nearby Catholic Church in central and southern Indiana that celebrates The Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts for 6 weeks in a row throughout Lent. (Typically, the Roman Catholic church celebrates it on Good Friday. If you can’t attend ours please attend it on that day.) This ancient and beautiful liturgy is celebrated twice a week on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 p.m.
We encourage you to choose to take advantage of such a special gift of the Eastern Catholic Church. We expect that you’ll want to take this Lenten season as an opportunity to worship God in a more spiritual way. This is your personal invitation to come to The Presanctified Liturgy. We’ll see you there.
For a detailed description of the service see our Archeparchy’s webpage: Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts