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• The next Patristics Theology adult education class is scheduled for Tuesday, July 10^th at 7 p.m. The revealing material on the early church history last week was so hot that the air conditioning stopped working! Come and hear Fr. Sid explain how the early church fathers believed and preached in the first 800 years of Christianity. Also enjoy some light-hearted social interaction.
• The first of 2 Ancient Healing Service in July is this Wednesday, July 11^th. The scripture readings on the prayer cloths (available at the service) help you use the Word of God as a means of building up your faith. This is crucial for accepting God’s graces in curing what ails you.
• Spiritual Compassion Session for Cancer Families is a new ministry that will start in August. Two sessions per month will be held on the First & third Wednesdays of the month.
• St. Elijah’s feast day is Friday, July 20^th. St. Elijah the Holy Prophet lived an exemplary life.   It is tradition that he was in direct communication with God and knew exactly what to do on this earth.  It is through the denial of the temporal world that St. Elijah received the Spiritual Gifts from God to bring a dead boy back to life, to defeat the priests who worshipped Baal and ultimately escaped his death and torture while at the same time choosing his successor when he and his chariot were taken to heaven. Vehicles are blessed on his feast day in commemoration of this event.
• ByzanTEEN Mission Trip – The Eparchy of Parma is partnering with YouthWorks to sponsor a mission trip to Logan County, West Virginia for those ages 13-18. The trip will start on Saturday, July 28 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, OH and return there on Sunday August 5, 2012. Download application materials at www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Serve our Lord thru serving others.

 
Help Needed
Anyone available to market our bake goods at the Binford market next Saturday, July 14? We didn’t attend the Binford market this past Saturday because the hall wasn’t usable for baking last week so we had a smaller inventory for the markets. They’ll be a lot of baking going on this week. If you want to help make fruit fillings prior to Thursday’s baking tell us when you’re available. Please call the rectory to volunteer.

Weekly Bulletin – July 8, 2012Read More

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• The Apostles Fast is in its final week and concludes on the evening of Thursday, June 28. The Typikon prescribes “strict abstinence on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with a mitigated abstinence (Wine and Oil) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Ruthenian Metropolia has identified this period as a penitential season (Canon 880 § 2). This fast may be observed voluntarily.”
• The Patristics Theology adult education class will reveal more eye-opening early church history this Tuesday, June 26^th at 7 p.m.
• The last Ancient Healing Service in June is this Wednesday, the 27^th. We had a powerful healing service on June 13^th. Come pray for a healing in the name of Jesus Christ.
• This Friday, June 29^th, is a holy day of obligation for the feast of Saints Peter & Paul.
• ByzanTEEN Mission Trip – The Eparchy of Parma is partnering with YouthWorks to sponsor a mission trip to Logan County, West Virginia for those ages 13-18. The trip will start on Saturday, July 28 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, OH and return there on Sunday August 5, 2012. Download application materials at www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Serve our Lord thru serving others.

 
Fund Raising
Thanks to those who’ve helped with our fund raising efforts. Last week we had over $800 in market sales. This past Thursday we had 9 volunteers baking and wrapping rolls, pumpkin logs, pizzelles, kolachy, and biscotti, and cleaning. The last 2 people finished at 10 pm. We still needed help on Friday to finish ice cream sandwiches, cutting & wrapping pumpkin logs and cleaning trays. On Saturday mornings we had 1 person at each of the 2 markets. An additional person for a portion of the 8 am to 1 pm timeframe would certainly help. (The 9 to 11 o’clock window is always the busiest.) This is a big effort so please consider volunteering. On Saturday, July 14, we need someone to run the Binford market. A schedule will be posted in St. Mary’s hall so carve out some time in your calendar to assist this worthwhile endeavor and sign up. Remember that we are evangelizing at the same time as creating needed income for the parish so it’s a win – win situation. God bless all our volunteers and those who continue to pray for their success.

Weekly Bulletin – June 24, 2012Read More

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• Stay after today’s Divine Liturgy for brunch sponsored by the parish’s Knights of Columbus James O’Brian Council 13850. You’ll find pancakes, eggs, hash browns, pirohi with sautéed onions and sour cream, kielbasa with sauerkraut, coffee, milk, and dessert. Spend the early part of your Father’s Day afternoon with us.
• The Apostles Fast continues this week and concludes on the evening of Thursday, June 28. The Typikon prescribes “strict abstinence on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with a mitigated abstinence (Wine and Oil) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Ruthenian Metropolia has identified this period as a penitential season (Canon 880 § 2). This fast may be observed voluntarily.”
• The Patristics Theology adult education class resumes this Tuesday, June 19^th at 7 p.m.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is Wednesday, June 27^th. We had a powerful healing service on June 13^th. Many visitors joined us. Put this important service on your calendar.
• Friday, June 29^th is a holy day of obligation for the feast of Saints Peter & Paul.
• ByzanTEEN Mission Trip – The Eparchy of Parma is partnering with YouthWorks to sponsor a mission trip to Logan County, West Virginia for those ages 13-18. The trip will start on Saturday, July 28 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, OH and return there on Sunday August 5, 2012. Download application materials at www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Serve our Lord thru serving others.

 
Congratulations
Eight years ago this upcoming Tuesday, Sidney Sidor was ordained to the priesthood by our current Bishop John Kudrick of the Eparchy of Parma. God grant our pastor, Rev. Fr. Sidney Sidor, many blessed years!
To all fathers we express our gratitude for the positive influence they’ve had on our lives. We pray for all those living dads who continue to instill in us Christian values.  To those deceased fathers we pray for the repose of their souls and ask God grant them mercy and place them in the place of comfort. Eternal memory!

Weekly Bulletin – June 17, 2012Read More

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• The Apostles Fast begins this evening and concludes on the evening of Thursday, June 28. The Typikon prescribes “strict abstinence on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with a mitigated abstinence (Wine and Oil) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Ruthenian Metropolia has identified this period as a penitential season (Canon 880 § 2). This fast may be observed voluntarily.”
• The Patristics Theology adult education class resumes Tuesday nights 6:30-8:30 starting June 12^th.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is 2 weeks away, June 13^th. Notify your friends, co-workers, etc.
• ByzanTEEN Mission Trip – The Eparchy of Parma is partnering with YouthWorks to sponsor a mission trip to Logan County, West Virginia for those ages 13-18. The trip will start on Saturday, July 28 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, OH and return there on Sunday August 5, 2012. Download application materials at www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Serve our Lord thru serving others.

 
Kudos
Father Sid extends his gratitude to those who routinely assist the parish with volunteer help. For instance, those who clean up after church socials, flowers, bakers/wrappers, market sellers, landscaping, food pantry donors, maintenance, workday attendees, etc. Although this list certainly is not complete be sure that your help, regardless of its perceived importance or high/low profile, is greatly appreciated. God grant all our volunteers (parishioners and no-parishioners) peace, health and happiness for many years!
 
From the Chancery Offices
–         The 2011/2012 Stewardship Campaign is drawing to a close. All pledges and final payments are due by June 20, 2012. For further information, please contact Fran Makuh at 216-741-8773, ext. 221.
–         The Office of Youth Protection’s Victim Assistance Coordinator, Dr. Sharon DiLauro Petrus can be reached at 216-741-8773, ext 346.
–         For information regarding the girls’ Life in Christ or boys’ Alive in Christ weekends, please contact Fr. Dennis Hrubiak at 216-741-8773, ext. 232.

Weekly Bulletin – June 3, 2012Read More

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• Memorial Day falls on Pentecost Monday this year. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 9 am on Monday, May 28th. Since most everyone will have the day off for the national holiday we ask that you start your day by praising God at our church next Monday.
• The Patristics Theology adult education class resumes Tuesday nights 6:30-8:30 starting June 12^th.
• ByzanTEEN Mission Trip – The Eparchy of Parma is partnering with YouthWorks to sponsor a mission trip to Logan County, West Virginia for those ages 13-18. The trip will start on Saturday, July 28 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, OH and return there on Sunday August 5, 2012. Download application materials at www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Serve our Lord thru serving others.

 
Other Collections
Bishop John Kudrick has directed that a special collection for Catholic Home Missions be taken during all May Liturgies. The appeal funds a wide range of pastoral services. This is the final Sunday.
 
The rectory heating system is in need of repair before the fall season. We need your help through prayers, donations, and fund raising labor to have the work done in the summer months. We can use your help with baking and marketing. Don’t be shy. We have mentors who will help you learn these skills. Thank you.
 
2011/2012 Stewardship Appeal
Thanks to those who pledged to this year’s appeal. We’ve collected $1,403 of the $1,598 pledged. The 2011/2012 Stewardship Appeal, “Together, building God’s Kingdom” is coming quickly to a close. All payments on pledges for this year’s appeal must be received by the chancery by June 20, 2012. You can make a payment online at www.parma.org or mail it. Thank you for your support of eparchial programming.

Weekly Bulletin – May 27, 2012Read More

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• The second of two Ancient Healing Services this month will be celebrated this Wednesday, May 23 at 7 pm. Come experience God’s healing power for your spirit, mind and body. We continue to pray for those whose names & petitions were collected at the May 9^th healing service.
• The 5^th All Souls Saturday divine liturgy is this week at 9 am. You are urged to come and participate in the remembrance of those in your family who’ve died. If you have names to be added to the All Souls list please contact the rectory by Thursday.
• Memorial Day falls on Pentecost Monday this year. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 9 am on Monday, May 28th. Since most everyone will have the day off for the national holiday we ask that you start your day by praising God at our church next Monday.
• ByzanTEEN Mission Trip – The Eparchy of Parma is partnering with YouthWorks to sponsor a mission trip to Logan County, West Virginia for those ages 13-18. The trip will start on Saturday, July 28 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, OH and return there on Sunday August 5, 2012. Download application materials at www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Serve our Lord thru serving others.

 
Other Collections
Bishop John Kudrick has directed that a special collection for Catholic Home Missions CHM  be taken during all May liturgies. The appeal funds a wide range of pastoral services.
The rectory heating system is in need of repair before the fall season. We need your help through prayers, donations, and fund raising labor to have the work done in the summer months. We can use your help with baking and marketing. Don’t be shy. We have mentors who will help you learn these skills. Thank you.
Thank you
Thanks to those who attended the work day at the parish or staffed the farmers markets on Saturday, May 19. Thanks to those who made the delicious baked goods this past Wednesday. God grant you many years.

Weekly Bulletin – May 20, 2012Read More

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• The holy day of obligation, Ascension Thursday, will be celebrated on Wednesday evening at 6:45 p.m. and on Thursday at 6:45 p.m.
• The second of two Ancient Healing Services this month will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 23 at 7 pm. We pray that all the visitors (from Zionsville & Bloomington) who came to the May 9^th healing service continue to trust in the Word of God for the blessings bestowed upon them. Names & petitions were collected. We will be offering thanksgiving to God on their behalf in upcoming services.
• ByzanTEEN Mission Trip – The Eparchy of Parma is partnering with YouthWorks to sponsor a mission trip to Logan County, West Virginia for those ages 13-18. The trip will start on Saturday, July 28 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, OH and return there on Sunday August 5, 2012. Download application materials at www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Serve our Lord thru serving others.

 
Congratulations!
Happy Mother’s Day to all women of the parish. You truly deserve glorious accolades for all you do. Happy birthday to Fr. Sid who thanked God for his 84 years this past Tuesday! May they all have a wonderful day receiving God’s blessings and graces.
 
Other Collections
For all who can and are able to contribute, the gifts (monetary & prayers) are truly appreciated by our brothers and sisters in Christ at Catholic Home Missions (CHM). We were asked by Bishop John Kudrick to take a special collection for CHM during all May Liturgies. It will be used to strengthen the Catholic Church in the US and its territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific where resources are thin and priests are few. The appeal funds a wide range of pastoral services. Info at usccb.org/nationalcollections
The rectory heating system will need to be repaired this year. Of course there’s time until fall weather hits. We need your help (prayers, donations, fund raising labor) to have the work done in a few months.
Fund Raising

The farmers markets are now opening.  This is where we sell our Eastern European bake goods and it’s also a great way to evangelize.  There are two markets on Saturday morning this week. Next week a third market is being added on Tuesday afternoons. Please contact the rectory to volunteer at these important fund raisers. The parish needs the income for various projects. Thanks.
Please note that the baking this week is on Wednesday so the feast of the Ascension can be celebrated without performing undue work on the holy day. If you haven’t been able to help the baking efforts on Thursdays this may be your chance. Check your schedule and call the rectory if you can volunteer to help with making our delicious bake goods on Wednesday, May 16th.

Weekly Bulletin – May 13, 2012Read More

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• EWTN Global Catholic Network Television will broadcast the Enthronement of William C. Skurla as the 5^th Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh on Sunday, May 6 at 1:30 pm Eastern time and again midnight Monday, May 7. The event took place on April 18, 2012 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Munhall, PA.
• The first of two Ancient Healing Services this month is Wednesday, May 9 at 7 pm.
• The holy day of obligation, Ascension Thursday, falls on May 17^th.
• For Saturday, May 19^th Fr Sid is planning a Life in the Spirit seminar.
• ByzanTEEN Youth Rally 2012 will be held July 12-15 at the University of San Diego in San Diego, CA. Deadline for registrations in June 1. For information call the rectory.
• ByzanTEEN Mission Trip – The Eparchy of Parma is partnering with YouthWorks to sponsor a mission trip to Logan County, West Virginia for those ages 13-18. The trip will start on Saturday, July 28 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, OH and return there on Sunday August 5, 2012. Download application materials at www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Serve our Lord thru serving others.

 
Second Collection
Bishop John has asked that special collections be taken during the month of May for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. It will be used to strengthen the Catholic Church in the US and its territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific where resources are thin and priests are few. The appeal funds a wide range of pastoral services such as evangelization, religious education, maintenance of mission parishes, etc.
Scrip
Fr. Sid asks that everyone buy merchandise cards from the parish for their everyday expenses such as gasoline, groceries, pharmacy, etc. Also there are restaurant and department store cards available for graduation gifts or parties.

Weekly Bulletin – May 6, 2012Read More