SUN JULY 19 7th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone 6
- 7мa неділя після П’ятидесятниці.
- Liturgy. Святa Літургія @ 9:00 AM
- Apostle Rom. 15:1-7
- Gospel Mt. 9:27-35
- 40ий день Панахида за рабу Божу Галинy Стороняк з родини Григорія Протсанин.
SAT JULY 25 Akathist to the Mother of God.
- Акафіст до Пресвятої Богородиці @ 5:00 PM
SUN JULY 26 8th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone 7
- 8ма неділя після П’ятидесятниці.
- Liturgy. Святa Літургія @ 9:00 AM
- Apostle 1 Cor. 1:10-18
- Gospel Mt. 14:14-22
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СЛАВА ІСУСУ ХРИСТУ! СЛАВА НА ВІКИ! GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST! GLORY NOW AND EVER!
PLEASE LOOK AROUND our church on Sunday morning, and if you see some new people, don’t hesitate to talk and welcome them. They are the guests in our Lord’s house and your house of worship, too. Do not be afraid of language barriers; the language of love is truly universal and the most comprehensible one.
БУДЬ-ЛАСКА, подивіться навколо в церкві в неділю вранці, і якщо ви побачите нових людей, не соромтеся привітати їх. Вони є гостями в домі нашого Небесного Отця і у нашому домі молитви. Не бійтеся мовних бар’єрів; мова любові воістину універсальна і найбільш зрозуміла.
COFFEE… Thank you to Liudmyla Kuzmych for hosting coffee and… last Sunday!! Hosting today is Mariia Kiritschenko, and hosting next Sunday is UOL – we will be honoring our clergy with Clergy Appreciation Day!!
Thank you for your continuous support of coffee and…
ЯК ОДЯГАТИСЯ до церкви: Ця тема викликає багато емоцій, що є абсолютно непотрібним. Якщо ми не впевнені, як одягатися до церкви (особливо влітку), то подумаймо, чи одягнемо ми ту чи іншу річ на ділову зустріч, де вирішуватиметься наше майбутнє, або йдучи на зустріч до президента, короля чи ще якогось високопосадовця. Ми ж не одягнемо туди шорти, в’єтнамки, коротеньку спідничку або майку на бретельках… То тим більше ми не можемо так одягатися, йдучи на зустріч до Господа, Царя всіх царів!
Have you been to CONFESSION recently? Parishioners who receive Communion every Sunday/regularly are strongly advised to come to Confession regularly, but not less than four times a year – Great Lent, Fast of the Apostles, Dormition Fast, and Nativity Fast. We just completed the Apostles’ Fast, but only a few parishioners used this opportunity to clean the house of their souls and make it acceptable for the Lord’s coming there.
OUTREACH: If anyone knows of any of our shut-ins who would like to receive Confession and Communion, please contact Father Andrii at 860-989-5748.
PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF CONFESSION: In today’s society that is full of temptations, the importance of Confession in our spiritual lives is greater than ever. This is why it is so important to understand the practical aspects of Confession, which we tend to forget. First of all, before you come to confession, you need to try to prepare properly. By preparing, examine your life carefully, using the guidance of the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, the list of the eight principal passions, and the lists of sins in the daily prayers – especially those before sleep. If necessary, write out a list and bring it with you to confession. Try not to omit anything you might have a tendency to judge as not important. It is up to God, through the father confessor, to judge what is important or not. Remember that no sin is too small to be confessed and no sin is so great that it cannot be forgiven by God. In confessing, try to be brief and to the point; although sometimes, necessarily explaining the circumstances of a particular sin, refrain from excusing yourself or confessing the sins of others. Often, many people come to confession at the same time, and the priest will need to hear several confessions. In this case, try to be considerate of time. If you have personal difficulties or particularly troublesome problems in your spiritual life and need to discuss them at length, please arrange a special time when the priest can dedicate it solely to you. There are times after Confession that the priest may recommend to you what is called “epitimia”. This may represent the reading of certain prayers, a rule for fasting, a number of prostrations, etc. Remember that this is not a punishment for your sins, but it is a necessary prescription for your spiritual healing. If you understand its importance and accept it, you are bound to follow it as closely as possible. Any changes to it should be discussed with your father confessor. Overall, come to confession with an open heart, and remember that the person who repents and receives the Sacrament of Confession properly is not limited to confessing his/her sins but also commits to unceasingly fighting against sins and passions. Confession is not an end in itself but is rather a new beginning of a new life in Christ.
ONE-ON-ONE online English tutoring for Ukrainian speakers and Ukrainian for English speakers is offered by a professional, experienced teacher. For more information, contact our seminarian Mychailo Stasiv directly at (484) 937-0275 or misha.stasiv@gmail.com
ІНДИВІДУАЛЬНЕ онлай репетиторство з ангійської мови для українців та з української мови для американців та пропонує професійний і досвідчений викладач. Для отримання додаткової інформації зв’яжіться з Михайлом Стасiв безпосередньо за телефоном (484) 937-0275 або misha.stasiv@gmail.com
“ЗБІРКА ПЕРЕМОГИ” на підтримку наших воїнів продовжується у нашій парафії. Ми, українці, повинні допомагати тим, хто кров’ю і власним життям відстоює незалежність України в цей час. Коробка для збору коштів розміщена в церкві і буде там, поки триває війна. Долучайтеся до перемоги! Якщо не ми, то хто?
JOIN OUR Prayer Group. We get together on Sunday morning at 8 AM to read prayers of preparation for receiving Holy Communion. Let’s fill the house of our Heavenly Father with prayers before we welcome His Son among us and accept the gift of the Holy Spirit. “My house shall be called a house of prayer.” (Isaiah 56,7)
+ + + CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS + + +
TODAY through September 6, your donations in the red bowl for “Coffee and…” will go to the Youth Ministry. This group is only funded through donations. Among its activities are Mother’s Day and Father’s Day treats, placing flags on veterans’ graves, Christmas caroling, and bowling. Activities like these give children, teens, and young adults an opportunity to work together and get to know one another. Please be generous.
Former students, teachers, and substitute teachers, please check your bookshelves and storage bins for any unused or lightly used texts. The company we have been buying our materials from for over 50 years is no longer in business. Please take a look.