SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church /Assumption B.V.M. 131 North Beech Street, Mount Carmel, Pa. 17851 Rectory 570-339-0650 Church Hall 570- 339-4333

E-Mail: stsppmc@ptd.net Prayer Line: Louise Cuff 339-3660- Eleanor Stebita 339-2353- Louise Troyan 339-1565

Very Reverend Archpriest Michael Hutsko, Pastor Please notify the rectory office if you or a loved one is hospitalized or admitted to a nursing home. Office Hours: Mon. Tues. Fri. - 9:00AM - 3:00 PM Wed. Thurs. 9:00AM -12:00 Noon

151 Collection: Candles 200 Collection: Regular Offering 4 Sunda after Pentecost June 24 , 2012

Saturday 06-23-12 3:15PM Confessions 4:00 PM + Ralph C. Owens, Jr. req. by Wife, Pat Sunday 06-24-12 4th Sunday After Pentecost Birth of John the Baptist 8:15AM Confessions 9:15AM For the Parishioners Monday 06-25-12 8:00AM +John & Helen Cheddar req. by Son, Joseph Tuesllav 06·26·12 No Divine Liturgy Wednesday 06-27-12 8:00AM + Edward Adzema, Jr. req. by John & Linda Mayernick Thursday 06-28-12 SS. Peter & Paul Prime Apostles Holy Day of Obligation 6:00 PM For the Parishioners Friday 06-29·12 See Assumption B.V. M. Saturday 06-30-12 8:00AM For the Deceased of Our Parish 3:15 PM Confessions 4:00PM For the Parishioners Sunday 07-01-12 5th Sunday After Pentecost 9:15AM + Elaine Duran req. by Mary Beth Goretsky

11:00 AM + Andrew E. Kriesher req. by · Anne Steffanick & Family Sunday 07-01·12 sth Sunday After Pentecost 10:30 AM Confessions 11:00 AM + Joseph & Anna Sedor req. by Daughters, JoAnne, Andrea, & Mary

Thought for the Day:

The ultimate humility and self­satisfaction is the knowledge that God is blessing someone through you.

Have a Safe, Healthy & Happy Summer!!

Welcome: We the people of SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption Churches. are a catholic community that 'NOf"Ships God, spreads the Good News of Christ, and serves those in need. Come into the house. Bring all you are, no need to check your failures at the door. There are no perfect people here. You are invited: come. Come in seeking, come in wondering, come in hurting. Come into this house of companionship and compassion. Come in. You are welcome here. SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption Churches open their doors to you.

Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars and plan to support and participate in the following events ...... .

June 28'" & 29'"

June 28'"- SS. Peter & Paul Church­Divine Liturgy at 6:00 PM for SS. Peter & Paul Prime ApostJes, Patron of OUr Church.

June 29~- Assumption B.V.M. Church - Divine Uturgy at 9:00 AM for SS. Peter & Paul Prime Apostles. Holy Day of Obligation - please try to attend one of these liturgies.

July 2012 July 101h at 7:00PM. Ukrainian Seminary Meeting- St. Michael's, Frackville, PA.

July 291h- Ukrainian Seminary Day

August2012 August 22"' at 5:00 PM Youth Day at Knoebel's - Meeting at Pavilion D for a bite to eat.

1 Daily Liturgy: Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden and 1 will give you rest! Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble of heart, and you will find rest of your souls. For my yoke is easy and My burden light. "Mt. 11, 28-29. All are invited to be refreshed by the Lord on a daily basis by attending Divine Liturgy and receiving the Holy Eucharist! What a beautiful way to start the day! Your participation on a daily basis allows Jesus to refresh and renew your life as only he can.

is sponsoring a food drive to help Mount Carmel Area Food Bank to feed the needy. The food is distributed to only Mount Carmel Area residents. We will be collecting canned or boxed items such as cereal, potatoes, rice, pasta, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, jelly, pudding, crackers, etc_ No perishable items will be accepted, such as fruit, vegetables, etc. You may place donations in the container in the front of the church. This is an ongoing project. As we receive donations they will be taken to .The Mount Carmel Area Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity.

Your Stewardship: We thank you for your generous financial support of our parish communities. The following donations were deposited from last Sunday's collection.

Weekly Parish Financial Report: SS. Peter & Paul Church Sunday June 171h, 2012 Income...... $ 1, 683.50 Expenses... $ 3 308.49 Sunday June 19"', 2011 Income...... $ 2, 044.25

SS. Peter & Paul Rebuilding Fund . Donations: $500.00- Edward Teevan & Micllele Connolly $50.00- In Memory of+ Edward Adzema. Jr. by Vincent & Carol Leskusky.

Assumption BVM Sunday .... June 17"'· 2012 Income............. $ 547.00 Expenses............... $ 1,372.26 Sunday ... June 19th, 2011 Income... $ 451.00

Assumption B.V.M. Donations: None

A Beautiful Prayer Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labor and not to ask for reward; except to know that I am doing your will.

, Saint Ignatius of Loyola

I AHar Flowers: Altar flowers can be sponsored weekly for $30.00 per arrangement. Parishioners can sponsor these flowers in Memory of a loved one, or for any occasion. Anyone interested in sponsoring flowers may call 339-0650, or visit the church office.

Altar Flowers: Altar flowers at SS. Peter & Paul Church for the week of June 24• are In Loving Memory of + Ralph C. Owens, Jr. by Wife, Pat.

Altar Flowers: Altar flowers at SS. Peter & Paul Church for the week of June 241

h are In Loving Memory of + Edward Adzema, Jr., Birthday Memorial by Brothers & Sister.

Mystery (Sacrament of Repentance) Is available before each Divine Liturgy on Saturday, 3:15PM to 4:00PM and on Sunday in SS. Peter & Paul Church, 8:15AM to 9:00AM. and at Assumption B.V.M. Church on Sunday at 10:30 AM to 11 :00 AM in the confessionals.

SS. Peter & Paul Prime Apostles­Holy Day of Obligation: Divine Liturgy will be held on Thursday, June 28. 2012 in honor of SS. Peter & Paul Prime Apostles at SS. Peter & Paul Church at 6:00 PM, and on Friday, June 2gth at Assumption B.V.M. Church at-. 9:00AM. This is a Holy Day of Obligation please try to attend one of these Liturgies.

The 10tn Great Kulpmont Cruise: The 1om Great Kulpmont Cruise will be staged oo Sunday, June 241

h, 2012. Registration begins at 11 :30 AM at the Holy Angels Picnic Grounds, B'h & Fir Streets, Kulpmont. A OJ will play your favorite 50's and 60's songs, a concession stand will be operated by the KFBA Parents.· The Cruise will begin at 3:30 PM, down Rt. 61 onto Chestnut Street and back to Holy Angels. If the weather cooperates, a record number of vehicles and cruise observers is anticipated. For more information contact Joe Cesari at 373-3561.

Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate 58tfi Annual HolY: Dormition {Assum(2tion} Pilgrimage: The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate will be hosting the 581

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Dormition {Assumption) pilgrimage on August 11 & 12, 2012 at our motherhouse in Sloatsburg, NY. This year's theme is "Vibrant Parish"- a place to encounter the Living Christ." We believe the implementation of the evangelization program initiated by the Synod of Bishops is the responsibility of all religious and faithful, not only the clergy. We see our 581

h Dormition pilgrimage as an auspicious time and setting to show a unified attitude that being a vibrant church will bear fruit of holiness and unity in Christ. Posters have been placed in the vestibule of our Parish for your convenience.

Ukrainian SeminaQ! Da:t: Raffle Tickets: Ukrainian Seminary Day Raffle tickets are available at SS. Peter & Pau/Assumption B.V.M. church office for those who wish to purchase or sell these ticket. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for$ 5.00. Please call the church office at 339-0650, during normal office hours for these tickets.

Ukrainian Seminary Day Meeting: The next Ukrainian Seminary Day plannin~ meeting will be held Tuesday, July 1 O' at 7:00 PM at St. Michael's hall in Frackville. This year's Ukrainian Seminary Day, which will be held on Sunday, July 29th at St. Nicholas Grove

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in Minersville, will be the 78th observance of this social which was begun in the 1930's to raise funds for our seminary. All parishioners are welcome to come to the meeting to give their ideas and suggestions as the planning begins for this traditional celebration of faith and ethnic heritage. The funds raised by this Deanery project, are credited towards each parish's seminary assessment on a pro­rated basis. Therefore the more chances our parish sells and the more ads our parish solicits, the greater seminary credit our parish receives. Since 1984, the parishes of the South Anthracite Deanery have raised over $550, 000 for the support of our St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary.

This Sunday, June 24th we celebrate the Birth of John the Baptist.

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Our lady of Mt. Carmel Church Annual Festival set for June 22 & June 23: Mount Carmel- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 47 S. Market Street, Mt Carmel, Pa. will hold its Annual Festival at 4th & Market Streets on Friday, June 22 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. with the Shoreliner's Band and on Saturday, June 23", from 5:00PM to 10:30 PM with D.J. Mike Wonzik. There are more theme baskets which are larger than ever. There are two bicycles (a boy's and girl's), a cedar chest, a grill , Keuring Coffee Makers, &

·Mr. Coffee Makers, Platzgraff ceramic ware and a grill included in the theme . basket stand. There are new kid's games and a dime toss for glassware. Foods include pierogies, pigeons. funnel cakes, potato cakes, sausage hoagies, meatball hoagies, hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue, wedding soup, beef vegetable soup, haluski, snow cones, chicken fingers, French fries, pastries, sweets, and beverages. The pre-event pierogie, pigeon, beef vegetable, and chicken com soup sale will be Friday, June 22"" from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the hall. Bingo will be in the haiL In case of rain out, the food will be sold in the hall on Sunday, June 241

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Come join us for Fun, Food, and Friendship!

FORTNIGHT FORFREEDOM-1 '"You ~uere called tcli7.H' infreed'>m. u

Galatians 5:13

The Catholic Bishops of the United States have called for a "Fortnight for Freedom," a fourteen day period of prayer, education and action in support of religious freedom, from June 21 to July 4, 2012. 'Ihe two weeks, the fort­night, are to be a great hymn of prayer for our country.

The liturgical calendar dwing the four­teen days includes the commemoration of saints who have remained steadfast before pers.."Clttion by the civil authori­ties.

The Uf'.ivasa! Cl:ur-JJ COI:Iline.IDOcates S;;;int Jok the B"-p:ist (June 24). and the holy prime apostles Ss. Peter and Paul (June 29).

Particular Churches have more recent martyrs for &eedom: the translation of the relics of Blessed Theodore Romzha (June 28~ of the Rurhenian Church, and of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Blessed Father Nicholas Konrad and Blessed Volodymyr Pryjma, cantor of Stradch and martyr (June 26), Blessed

Bishop Martyr Nicholas Chametsky and the nventy-seven New Blessed Martyrs of Ukraine (June 27).

The Purpose of the Fortnight ofFreedom

The <:urrent concern that prompts the­CllJ1 fi"K this two \\'e.ek observance is the

recent mandate by the Department of This is only the latest of a series of ac­Health and Human Services for con- tions taken by the government against traception, sterilization, and abortion- the free practice of religion as provided inducing drugs as part of the new by the Const.tution. Consider the fol­Affordable Health Care Act. The ex- lowing: emption provided by the White House is so narrow as to exclude Catholic • In 2009 the Judiciary Committee of institutions and facilities that employ the Connecticut Legislature proposed non-Catholics or that serve non-Cath- a bill that would have forced Catholic olics. For the first time in its history, paris~ to be restructured according to the United States government is defin- a congregational model, and prefigur­ing which Catholic entities are "Cath- ing the federal government's attempt otic enough" to allow exemptions from to redefine for the Church "religious P"'ctiwthe Catholic Church does not ministern and "religious employer" in

the years since.

• Boston, San Francisco, the District of Columbia and the state of Illinois have driven local Catholic charities out of business of providing adop­tion or foster care services by revoking their licenses, by ending their govern­ment contracts, or both, because those Charities refused to place children with same-sex couples or unmarried oppo­site-sex couples who cohabit.

• Notwithstanding years of excellent periOrmance by the United States Con­ference of Catholic Bishops' Migration and Refugee Services in administering contract services for victims of human trafficking, the federal government

chang~d its contract specifications to The inspired Word of God teaches us, require the Catholic Church to provide ~For freedom, Christ has set us free" or refer for contraception and abortion (Galatians 5:1). services in violation of Catholic teach-ing. What did our early American leaders

say about religious freedom? Religious Liberty is from God

• George Washington: "lfl could have Religious liberty is the first freedom entertained the slightest apprehension granted by God. It is hard wired into that the Constitution framed in the each person. God has created us to share in the divine nature. Yet, God _ does not constrain us to belie>"e in Him or to observe His commandments. In · His preaching, rhc i.md jesus Christ invited, not forced.. The gospels contain ' His words such as "''f )'Oll "A-ish to be perfect" and '"\\'boevtt is thirsty, let him come to me• an:: imit.:ltions, not coercions. E~ rt--~· God ius the _ power to commmd, He gPa us !itt­dam of OJil5.. ·~

Since God gives us freedom of con­science, no person or government has a right to coerce a person what he or she should believe or should not believe. -This principl!! is expressed in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights so that freedom of religion and freedom of speech are the first freedoms recog­nized.

Convention, where I had the honor to preside, might possibly endanger the religious rights of any ecclesiasti­cal society, certainly I would never have placed my signature to it; and ifi could

He was discharged from the army in 1938 and Bishop Al­exander Stoika ofMukachevo appointed him spiritual di­rector and professor ar the eparchial seminary in UZhorod. When Bishop Stoika unexpEctedly died in 1943 during the middle of World War II, the Holy See named the thirty­three year old Father Romzha as bishop and administra­tor of the Eparchy. He was ordained bishop September 24, 1944 and one month later the state ofSubcarpathian Ru­thenia was occupied by the Soviet armies.

On June 29, 1945 Czecholovakia was divided when the Soviet Union incorporated Sulx:arpathian" Ruthenia into the Soviet Union and renamed it Transcarpathia. At first, Bishop Romzha tried not to aggravate the Soviet authori­ties but when acts were commirred against the churches he protested. There followed many interrogations by So­viet authorities and church property closings and seizures. The Soviet position on religion was that they would have freedom of worship, not freedom of religion. The Soviet au­thorities tried to kill him by a staged automobile accident. Taken to the hospital in Mukachevo, he was murdered by poisoning October 31, 1947. The Ruthenian Church ob­serves his memory on that day as well as on June 28th the day his relics were returned to the cathedral in Uihorod.

Tiu~ Ruthenian Church rememben: also Blessed Bishop Martyr Paul Gojdich, O.S.B.M and his auxiliary, Bishop Blessed Basil Hopko ofPresov, Slovakia and Blessed Priest­Martyr Method Dominic Trcka, C.S.s.R as well as other bishops, many priests and faithful who practiced the faith in the catacombs.

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Prayer for Religious Liberty

0 GOD OUR CREATOR, from Your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as Your people and given us

the right and the duty to worship You, the only trw;: GoJ, and Your Son, Jesus Chris!. Through the power and working of Your Holy Spirit; You call us to live out our failh in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving tn1th of the Gospel to everv comer of society.

We ask You to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Gi..-e us the srrength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices beard on behalf of the rights of Your Church and the freedom of conscience of aU people of faith.

Grant, we pray, 0 heaYenly Father, a clear and uniled voice to all Your sons and daughters gathered in Your Cbwch in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that. with every trial withstood and every danger overcome-for the sake of our children, our grandchildren. and all who come after us-this great land will always be "one nation, under God, indivisible. with liberty and justice for all."

For You nrc good, 0 our God, and You love mankind, aml we give glory to YotL Father. Son, and Holy Spirit, now and always and forever and ever. Amen.

23rct Annual Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop: 23~ Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop sponsored by The Ukrainian-American Heritage Foundation on Monday, July 2 -Friday, July 6, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 4:00PM Beginner through Advanced Instruction Ages 5 and up Being held at The Ukrainian Homestead 1230 Beaver Run Drive, Lehighton, Pa. 18235 Guest instructor- Advanced classes Andrij Dobriansky (New York City) Guest Instructor- Beginner Classes Yurij Dobriansky For information call Paula Holoviak: 570- 708-1 992.

St. Nicholas Ukrainian 77th Annual Parish Picnic:

St. Nicholas 77th Annual Parish Picnic

Saturday & Sunday June 30lh & July 1st

Picnic Grove, Rte. 901 Primrose Homemade ethnic foods, live entertainment, refreshments

Theme Baskets, bingo, novelties and much more!

Free AdmissiQn .... Free Parking

St. Nicholas Roast Beef Dinner: Sunday, July 1", 2012 11:00AM-1:00 PM

St. Nicholas Hall Call 544-4581

Prayer Intention Line: The Altar Rosary Society of SS. Peter & Paul Church sponsors a "Prayer Intention Line" for the spiritual benefit of our parishioners, families, and friends. Please feel free to call one of the phone numbers listed at the top of the bulletin to request prayers for whatever intention you may have. You may also write your prayer requests in the Prayer Intention Book in the vestibule of the church. Be assured your requests for prayer will be honored daily by the members of the Altar Rosary Society and by all members of our parish.

Mount Carmel Sesquicentennial Celebration:

150ffi Anniversary Parade in Conjunction with the Six-County

Fireman's Convention Parade starts at 2:00 PM

Staging at MCA High School, Route travels 6th to Oak, North on Oak to 2nd Street, East on 2nd to Market, South on Market to 5th Street then East on 5th to

Chestnut For more parade info. contact Ricky at

570-339-2856 or rls73@ptd.net AND

Party in the Park Noon to 7 PM

Mount Carmel Town Park Fireworks at Dusk

Food, Games, Music, and Fun For more info on the Party in the Park,

contact Melissa at 610-842-7348 or MC150th@gmail.com

78 Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day Benefit of the

St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary

Sunday, July 291\ 2012

Dear friends of Ukrainian Seminary Day, Every year, for the past 78 years on the last Sunday of July, members of the Ukrainian Catholic churches in the South Anthracite Deanery, host an annual social to raise funds for the support of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Washington, D.C. and to highlight Ukrainian spiritual and ethnic heritage. Between 1985 through 2011, the parishes have raised over $500, 000 for St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary. This year's social will be held Sunday, July 29•, 2012 at St. Nick's Grove, Primrose, Minersville, Pa.

In conjunction with Ukrainian seminary Day, a Commemorative Book will be published, which will be distributed to the hundreds of friends who will attend Ukrainian Seminary Day on Sunday, July 29•_

We will most sincerely appreciate your support in the form of advertisements from your parishes and parish organizations in this Annual Ukrainian Seminary Book.

Prices are as follows: FULL PAGE AD .................. $125.00 HALF PAGE AD........... .... $ 75.00 QUARTER PAGE AD ........... $ 40.00 PATRON ................ ___ ___ $ 5.00

Advertisers should furnish their own camera ready cuts of artwork. A photograph may be included in full page ads for which there is an additional surcharge of $15.00.

We encourage you to return the form with your ad copy as soon as possible. but no later than June 30th. 2012. Send your ad copy and donation to the following address:

Ukrainian Seminary Day Committee C/0 Rev. Deacon Paul Spotts 20 South Third Street Frackville, PA. 17931-1634

Please make all checks payable to Ukrainian Seminary Day. Thank you in advance for your support of our St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary.

Ad Forms will be available in the vestibule of our parishes!

lec b.- Schedule: SS. Peter & Paul Sat June 23~- 4:00 PM Volunteer needed see Father Michael Sun. June 24•- 9:15 AM Ed Cuff Sat. June 30th- 4:00 PM Volunteer needed see Father Michael Sun. July 151 -9:15 AM Justine Eisenhart

Assumption BVM Sun. June 241!'1 11:00AM Bryce Fiamoncini Sun. July 1st -11:00 AM Bryce Fiamoncini

Please remember: To pray for vocations to the Holy Priesthood and religious life.

Rosary Intention: for the week of June 24th, 2012 for the sick and the infirm of our parishes.

In Your Prayers: Please remember to pray for the sick and the infirm of our Parishes.

Sunday Social: The Sunday social will not be held again until September. Thank you to everyone who donated items, their time, and attended this social. I hope everyone has a safe, healthy and happy summer. See you in the fall !

Special Thank You: A very special "Thank You" is extended to everyone who helped with our SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption B.V.M. Pyrohy Sale this past week. Your help was greatly appreciated. Pyrohy sales will begin again in September, 2012. I hope everyone has a safe, healthy, and happy summer. See you in the fa!!!!!

Vacationing for the Summer: If you are traveling this summer on vacation and do not attend liturgies, please contribute your previous weeks envelopes that you have missed in the weekly collection basket when you return from vacation. This will help with defraying operating costs for our churches. Thank you for your considered generosity and have a healthy, happy and safe vacation.

Youth Trip to Knoebel's: All religion class students, altar servers, parents, CCD instructors, and Holy Name Members are invited to Knoebel's on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at 5:00 PM for an evening of food and fun. The Holy Name society will be purchasing tickets, for all the children. Everyone is to meet at Knoebel's, Pavillion D, there are 2 tables reserved at this pavilion. We will have a bite to eat at that time, food provided by the Holy Name Society, before proceeding into the park.

4th Sunda~ After Pentecost Birth of John the Ba!;;!tist Tro!;;!arion: 0 Prophet and Forerunner of the Coming of Christ, * in spite of our honor and devotion, *we are unable to give you worthy praise. *Through your glorious and noble birth * your mother's childlessness was ended, * your father's tongue was freed, *and the Incarnation of the Son of God • was proclaimed to the world.

Kontakion: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: Now and ever and forever: Amen Today, she who was once barren* gives birth to the Forerunner of Christ, * the Fulfillment of all prophecy. • In lhe Jordan, John laid his hand upon Him Whom the prophets foretold • showing himself to be The Prophe~ • The Herald and Forerunner of the Word of God.

Prokimenon: The just man is glad in the Lord and takes refuge in Him. V. Hear my voice, 0 Lord, when I pray to You.

Alleluial Alleluial Alleluial V. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for He has visited His people. He has come to their rescue. V. And you, little child, you shall be called Prophet of the Most High. Alleluia (3x)

Instead of "It is truly proper ..... " 0 my soul. extol the noble birth of John, the Baptist and Forerunner of Christ. Hirmos: 0 Most Pure Virgin. in you the hidden and indescribable mystery of God is brought to light; for from you God became man to show His mercy. Therefore, we extol you as Mother of God. Communion Hvmn: The just man shall be in ever1asting remembrance; an evil report he shall not fear. Alleluia! (3x)

Epistle: Rom 6:18 - 23 Rom 13:11-14:4

Gospel: MI. 8:5-13 Lk 1 :5-25 & 57 -68 & 76-80

Prayer for Vocations Almighty and merciful God,

Inspire those You have chosen To hear and answer Your call to the

Priesthood and Religious Life. Give them the courage

To be the prophets for our times. Give them the wisdom and openness

To live their personal caD Give them the strength

To be ready witnesses of Your love and care for the world.

May they find support and encouragement

in our words and in our prayers, Through the intercession of Mary.

The Mother of God, and all the Saints.

Amen

ASSUMPTION BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CHURCH- CENTRALIA SS. PETER & PAUL, MT. CARMEL

UKRAINIAN GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCHES 131 N. BEECH STREET. MOUNT CARMEL, PA 17851

TELEPHONE: 570-339-0650 • FAX: 570-339-2715 VERY REVEREI\1} ARCH PRIFST, MICHAEL HUTSKO

SACRAMTh'fS ~IS: Please contact the rectory a week or more in ad\-ance. CO~'l'ESSIONS: Before the weekend Divine Liturgies. Cbed ~'l:U bulletin s...--oo:lule. :MARRIAGES: Those planning marriages must be actiYe ~of the parish. and must contact the pastor at least 6 11100ths in advance. Marriage preparation for couples is ~ EMERGENCIES AND PASTORAL CARE : Please call the pastor if a parishioner is hospitalized or homebound and will need the Eucharist or Anointing of the Sick. NEW PARISHIONERS are urged to register in !he recmry office, Moving? Change of address? Please notify the rectory. LETTERS OF RECOMME~l>A TION for Sponsors of the sacraments will be issued only to active members of the parish who are registered in the parish. receiving the _sacraments and supporting the parish. CHURCH FUNERALS: Members who are registered in the parish, receiving the sacraments, and supporting the parish .

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