SUNDAY OF THE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN

Icon if the Myrrh'-bearing Women

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 Stebila 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-3:00PM Wed. Thurs. 9:00AM -12:00 Noon

1st Collection: Candles 2nd Collection: Regular Offering Sunda of the Ointment-Bearers April 22" , 2012

Saturday 04-21·12 Sunday 04-29-12 3: 15 PM Confessions Sunday of the Paralytic Man 4:00 PM + Mary White - Swajka by 9:15 AM First Solemn Eucharist- Holy Joseph Liptock Gommunion - For the First Solemn Holy Sunday 04·22·12 Communicants Sunday of the Ointment-Bearers 8:15AM Confessions 9:15AM For the Parishioners 12:00 Noon Doors open 31 Bag/Bingo at 2:00PM Monday 04-23-12 8:00 AM For the Parishioners Tuesday 04-24-12 No Divine Liturgy Wednesday 04-25-12 No Divine Liturgy Thursday 04-26-12 No Divine Liturgy Friday 04·27·12 8:00 AM + Josephine Preshlock req. by SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption B.V.M. Pyrohy Workers Saturday 04·28·12 8:00 AM Deceased Members of Our Parish 3:15 PM Confessions 4:00 PM For the Parishioners

Assumption B.V.M Sunday 04·22·12 Sunday of the Ointment • Bearers 1 0:30 AM Confessions 11:00 AM+ Andrew E. Kriesher req. by Dan & Cleo Balandovich

Saturday 04-28-12 6:00 PM First Solemn Eucharist- Holy Communion - For the First Solemn Holy Communicants - + Catherine Bush - 2nd Anniversary of her death req. by Family

Sunday 04-29-12 11 :00 AM No Divine Liturgy

Thought for the Day ........... .

Every faithful Christian is a representative for God Our Father

Welcome: We the people of SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption Churches, are a catholic community that worships 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 ...... .

April2012 Binpo- 31 Bag/Gift Card Bingo April 22" - Doors open at Noon, Bingo starts at 2:00 PM. Come join in the fun.

First Solemn Eucharist-Holy Communion -Change in Liturgy Schedule:

Assumption B.V.M. Church -Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 6:00PM.

SS. Peter & Paul Church - Sunday, April29, 2012 at 9:15AM

May2012 Mothers Day Breakfast - May 11, 2012 - Holy Name Society men will be cooking breakfast.

Details of these events are in the bulletin.

Daily Liturgy: Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden and I 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.

SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption BVM Parish Food Drive: The Altar Rosary Society is sponsoring a food drive to help The 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 April 15th, 2012 Income ...... $ 1, 907.71 Expenses ... $ 6, 096.50 Sunday April 17th, 2011 Income ....... $ 2, 626.77 SS. Peter & Paul Rebuilding Fund Donations: $25.00- In Memory of +Josephine Preshlock by SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption B.V.M. Pyrohy Workers $20.00- Anonymous

Assumption BVM Sunday .... April 15th, 2012 Income............. $ 570. 00 Property Insurance.... $ 96.00 Easter Donation. . . . . . $ 182.00 Expenses............... $1, 813.61 Sunday .•.... April 17th, 2011 Income... $ 684.00

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

Altar 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.

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.

Easter Basket Raffle Winner: The winner of the Easter Basket Raffle

' donated by Brock Bridy, was Jean Lynch. A profit of $250.00 was acknowledged. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for this raffle.

Next Pyrohy Sale: The next SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption Pyrohy Sale will be held on Wednesday, May 16th, and Thursday, May 17th, 2012. Orders must be received by May 11, 2012. You may call the Church office at 339-0650 during normal office hours to place your order. We are still in need of help in all aspects of this project; please try to devote some of your time, and talents in helping with this project. Thank You.

The Fabulous Mahoney Brothers Present: The Mahoney Brothers on one stage - Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Ricky & Willie Nelson, Neil Diamond, The Beatles, Beach Boys, & more. Saturday, April 21 5

\ 2012 at 7:00PM at Mount Carmel Area H.S. Auditorium, doors open at 5:30PM. Mount Carmel High School Jazz Band performing at 6:30 PM Tickets are $20.00 per person, and are on sale at Subway - Shamokin Walmart , Academy Sports Center, or call Joe Cesari at 373-3561. All proceeds to benefit Area Youth Programs. Celebrate the end of winter/beginning of Spring at this great concert and show.

Special Thank You: A very special thank you to everyone who came to Our Annual Easter Dinner. It was a huge success, and a very pleasant day. Special thanks to everyone who helped with this dinner, your help was greatly appreciated.

Knights of Columbus Measure Up Campaign: The Knights of Columbus in Pa are currently conducting their 34th Annual Measure Up Campaign for the benefit of the Arc. Members of Bishop Lawrence F. Schott Council 628 will be distributing rulers after masses on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22. The Council thanks you for your past generosity and again asks you to support this work of charity. The ARC is a nonprofit support group that provides services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Advocacy, counseling, placement, camping, supported employment and adult day care are a few at the activities offered by local chapters of the ARC. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact David Berezovske, Grand Knight at 205-4818 (cell). Thank you for your anticipated cooperation to a successful drive.

American Girl Doll Bingo: American Girl Doll Bingo will be held on May 6th, 2012, at St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, Shenandoah, P A. Doors open at 12 Noon, early bird at 1:15PM. Bingo starts at 1 :30 PM. Admission is $20.00, all players must purchase an admission ticket. Winner receives their choice of doll. Advanced ticket holders will be entered in a drawing for an American Girl Accessory. For tickets or information call462-0809. We cannot accept $50.00 or $100.00 dollar bills.

SS. PETER & PAUL UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

131 N. BEECH STREET MOUNT CARMEL, PA. 17851

(570) 339-0650 THIRTY ONE BAG & GIFT CARD

BINGO $20.00 ADMISSION

ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE TO BE HELD AT 55. PETER & PAUL

CHURCH HALL

SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2012 DOORS OPEN AT 12:00 NOON

BINGO BEGINS AT 2:00PM

THIRTY ONE BAGS &

GIFT CARDS REGULAR PRIZES

DOOR PRIZES SPECIAL PRIZES

REFRESHMENTS TO BE SOLD HALUSKI

HOT DOGS- W/ SAUERKRAUT BAR·B·Q

VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP HOME-MADE PYROHY HOME-MADE DESSERTS

SODA, WATER, COFFEE, TEA COME JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN,

FOOD, AND BINGO BONUS TABLE DOOR PRIZES

SPECIALS PRIZES ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS

BINGO TO BENEFIT SS. PETER & PAUL CHURCH MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS

SS. PETER & PAUL CHURCH FUNDRAISER- THIRTY ONE BAGS & GIFT CARD BINGO: SS. Peter & Paul Church, 131 N. Beech Street, Mount Carmel, PA will be holding a Thirty One Bag - Gift Card Bingo this Sunday, April 22, 2012. Doors open at 12:00 Noon, bingo begins at 2:00 PM. Father cordially requests volunteers to help with this project.

All proceeds from this Bingo are to help defray the cost of maintenance and repairs to SS. Peter & Paul Church.

A list of the bags that have been · sponsored is available in the church

hall, or you may also see Father Michael, or Michele Forti. Thank you in advance for your support of this project

Your help will be greatly appreciated with this project to make it a huge success!!!!!

Thank you in advance for your support.

Special Thank You: A very special thank you to everyone who came out this past week to our April SS. Peter & Paul/Assumption Pyrohy Sale. Your help was greatly appreciated. We are still in need of help with this project. Please lend some of your time and talents to this project

Liturgical Music Workshop: Professor Joseph Roll will be offering a Liturgical Music workshop on the Compline & Matins, focusing on Christmas/Jordan Compline and Passion Gospel­Jerusalem Matins on May 4, 5, 6, 2012, at the Bishop Ortynsky Spirituality Center in Philadelphia. Cost for the workshop is $150.00 which includes meals, books, and classes. To register please contact Fr. Daniel Troyan at 215-922-2917; or email the information to dan.troyan@yahoo.com, or complete the registration form below and mail it to: Archbishop's Chancery 827 N. Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19123

Date ____________ _

Name _______________ _

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All checks made payable to: Archeparchy of Philadelphia: Music Workshop

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

A Reminder: All are reminded that it is our tradition to stand in prayer during the Easter season. There are two postures for prayer during the period from Easter to Pentecost standing or sitting. We all kneel again in prayer fifty days from the Resurrection of Our Lord to the special Pentecost "Kneeling Prayers." This tradition gives visible sign of our belief that God revealed something wonderful by the resurrection of Christ, namely that human life is eternal and immortal because it is sharing in the life of God Himself. We stand during this period to proclaim our awareness that we are not "slaves" but "children" of the Heavenly Father- we are the sons and daughters of the Most High. Unlike most slaves who, in the lands of the East, had to kneel when they were in the presence of their master, we stand in the presence of our Father. We are, because of His gift of life, His heirs. We stand in recognition of this great honor. You are also reminded that .... we "joyously" sing the Easter Tropar (Christ is Risen from the dead) for forty days until Ascension Thursday. This Tropar should be sung with enthusiasm (it is not a funeral dirge). It should be sung with a lively and spirited pace!

Sunday of the Ointment-Bearing Women - 3rd Paschal Sunday Troparion: The noble Joseph took down Your most pure body from the cross.* He wrapped it in a clean shroud, and with fragrant spices laid it in burial in a new tomb. * But You arose in three days, 0 Lord,* bestowing great mercy upon the world. The Angel stood by the tomb and cried out to the women bringing ointment:* "Ointments are for the dead, *but Christ has shown Himself not subject to corruption. * So now cry out: 'The Lord has risen, * bestowing great mercy upon the world." *

Kontakion: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. By Your resurrection, 0 Christ our God. *You told the women bringing ointment to rejoice; * and You stilled the weeping of Eve, the first mother.* You instructed the women to announce to Your Apostles:* ''The Savior has risen from the tomb."

Now and ever and forever. Amen Although You descended into the grave, 0 Immortal One,* You destroyed the power to Death.* You arose again as a victor, 0 Christ God. * You announced to the women bearing ointment: "Rejoice!"* You gave peace to Your Apostles* and resurrection to the Fallen.

Prokimenon: Save Your people, 0 Lord, and bless Your inheritance. V. To You, 0 Lord. I call; my God, be not deaf to me.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia: V. Lord, You once favored Your land and revived the fortunes of Jacob. V. Mercy and faithfulness have met; justice and peace have embraced.

Instead of "It is truly proper ..... " The Angel exclaimed to her, full of grace:* "Rejoice! " 0 Pure Virgin, *again I say! Rejoice!* Your Son is risen from the grave on the third day * and has raised the dead. * Let all nations rejoice. Shine in splendor, * 0 New Jerusalem; for the glory of the Lord is risen upon you, 0 Sian Sing with joy and rejoice. * And you, pure Mother of God, * rejoice in the resurrection of your Son.

Anhelvopeeyahse blahodatnee/chistaya Deevo raduyshalee paki reku Raduyshaltyov syn voskrese tridneven ot hrobalee mertveeya vozdvihnuyvee loodlye veselitesha. Sveetisha Sveetisha/novey Yerusalime/slava Boh Hospodnee na tebee vseeya/likoy nyni veselisha sione/tizhe chistaya krasooysha Bohorodice/Ovostaneeye Rozhdestava tvoyeho.

Communion Hymn: Receive the Body of Christ! Drink the Source of Immortality Alleluia! (3x)

2nd Hymn: Praise you the Lord .....

Epistle: .. Acts 6:1 - 7 Gospel: Mk 15:43- 16:8

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 call 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

Religion Classes: Religion classes are held at SS. Peter & Paul Church on Monday evenings from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. All children from pre-school age to 81

h grade are encouraged to attend. Children receiving the Sacrament of Penance/Holy Communion in Calendar Year 2011-2012 must attend these classes. Registration forms are available. If you have any questions please contact Christine Bogner at 847-4385. Religion class ends on Monday, April 23, 2012.

First Solemn Holy Communion Schedule Change: The children of SS. Peter & Paul Church and Assumption B.V.M. Church will be receiving their First Solemn Holy Communion as follows: Assumption B.V. M. -Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM SS. Peter & Paul -Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 9:15AM

First Solemn Holy Communicants: The following children will be receiving

i First Solemn Holy Communion.

Assumption B.V.M. Church­Saturday, April 281

h, 2012 6:00PM

Zachary Gee - Son of Maria Panko & Robert Gee

SS. Peter & Paul Church­Sunday, April 29th, 2012 9:15AM

Thomas Davitt - Son of Timothy & Dana Davitt Faythe Timmins- Daughter of Heather Timmins Nadia Zimmerman - Daughter of Dr. Robert & Lisa Zimmerman

Please join with us so that the Communicants can receive this Sacrament with the accompaniment of their Church parishioners.

Sunday of the Ointment-Bearing Women - 3rd Paschal Sunday Troparion: The noble Joseph took down Your most pure body from the cross.* He wrapped it in a clean shroud, and with fragrant spices laid it in burial in a new tomb. * But You arose in three days, 0 Lord,* bestowing great mercy upon the world. The Angel stood by the tomb and cried out to the women bringing ointment: * "Ointments are for the dead, *but Christ has shown Himself not subject to corruption. * So now cry out: 'The Lord has risen,* bestowing great mercy upon the world." *

Kontakion: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. By Your resurrection, 0 Christ our God. *You told the women bringing ointment to rejoice;* and You stilled the weeping of Eve, the first mother.* You instructed the women to announce to Your Apostles:* "The Savior has risen from the tomb."

Now and ever and forever. Amen Although You descended into the grave, 0 Immortal One, *You destroyed the power to Death.* You arose again as a victor, 0 Christ God. *You announced to the women bearing ointment: "Rejoice!"* You gave peace to Your Apostles* and resurrection to the Fallen.

Prokimenon: Save Your people, 0 Lord, and bless Your inheritance. V. To You, 0 Lord. I call; my God, be not deaf to me.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia: V. Lord, You once favored Your land and revived the fortunes of Jacob. V. Mercy and faithfulness have met; justice and peace have embraced.

Instead of "It is truly proper ..... " The Angel exclaimed to her, full of grace:* "Rejoice! " 0 Pure Virgin, *again I say! Rejoice!* Your Son is risen from the grave on the third day * and has raised the dead. * Let all nations rejoice. Shine in splendor, * 0 New Jerusalem; for the glory of the Lord is risen upon yqu, 0 Sian Sing with joy and rejoice. * And you, pure Mother of God, * rejoice in the resurrection of your Son.

Anhelvopeeyahse blahodatnee/chistaya Deevo raduysha/ee paki reku Raduysha/tyov syn voskrese tridneven ot hroba/ee mertveeya vozdvihnuyvee loodlye veselitesha. Sveetisha Sveetisha/novey Yerusalime/slava Boh Hospodnee na tebee vseeya/likoy nyni veselisha sione/tizhe chistaya krasooysha Bohorodice/Ovostaneeye Rozhdestava tvoyeho.

Communion Hymn: Receive the Body of Christ! Drink the Source of Immortality Alleluia! (3x}

2nd Hymn: Praise you the Lord .....

Epistle: Acts 6:1 - 7 Gospel: .. Mk 15:43-16:8

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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 REVEREND ARCH PRIEST, MICHAEL HUTSKO

SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS: Please contact the rectory a week or more in advance. CONFESSIONS: Before the weekend Divine Liturgies. Check your bulletin schedule. MARRIAGES: Those planning marriages must be active members of the parish, and must contact the pastor at least 6 months in advance. Marriage preparation for couples is required. 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 the rectory office, Moving? Change of address? Please notify the rectory. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION for Sponsors of the sacraments will be issued only to active members of the parish who are registered in the parish, receiving the,~acraments and supporting the parish. CHURCH FUNERALS: Members who are registered in the parish, receiving the sacraments, and supporting the parish.

Myrrh-Bearing Women Sunday

Mary Magdalen who loved the Lord more dearly, for she had remained at the sepulchre weeping, saw the Lord first of all of them, and told the Apostles. For the Evangelist John says: But Mary Magdalen com­ing tells the disciples: I have seen the Lord. Through this we are counseled that we should come seeking the Lord laden with sweet spices, that is, with the spices of virtue and good works.

There are some. Dearly Beloved, who seem to be seeking the Lord, but since they are slothful, and strangers to virtue, they do not deserve to find Him; nor, when found, to see Him. What however were these holy women seeking at the tomb, if not the Body of the Lord Jesus? And you, what is it you are seeking in the Church if not Jesus, that is, the Savior? But if you wish to find Him, the sun being now risen, then come as these women came; that is, let there be no darkness of evil in your hearts; for the desires of the flesh, and works that are evil, are dark­ness. They in whose hearts there is darkness of this

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kind see not the light, and understand not Christ; for Christ is the Light. Ther.efore, drive the darkness from you, brethren; that is, all sinful desires, and all evil works, and provide yourselves with sweet spices, that is, earnest prayer, saying with the psalmist: Let my prayer, 0 Lord, be directed as incense in thy sight (Ps 140.2).

Now since you are celebrating the holy Pasch, you should know, brethren, what the Pasch is. Pasch means, the crossing-over; and so the Festival is called by this name. For it was on this day that the Chil­dren oflsrael crossed over out of Egypt, and the Son of God crossed over from this world to His Father. What gain is it to celebrate the Pasch unless you imitate Him Whom you worship; that is, unless you cross over from Egypt, that is, from the darkness of evildoing to the light of virtue, and from the love of this world to the love of your heavenly home?

St. Ambrose of Milan

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