St. John the Baptist, Parish Bulletin
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
Parish Council President: Mr. Robert Onysko (607) 755-4085
Choir Directors: Mrs. Melodye Onysko (607)754-4085 melCNM@yahoo.com
Mrs. Nancy Tarcha (607)798-7591

Diocesan Website: www.uocofusa.org
Parish Web Page: www.stjohnuoc.org
Eparchial Archpastor: Archbishop Antony (732) 356-0090, Email: uocofusa@aol.com
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Zinoviy - John Zharsky (607) 797-1584, Email: stjohnuoc@yahoo.com

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Sun. Feb. 10, 2007, 8:20-8:50 am. Reading of the Hours/Confession. 9:00 am. Divine Liturgy. Tone 4. Zaccheus Sunday. St. Ephraim the Syrian. Memorial Litiya in memory of Linda Youmans and Peter Dobransky. Prayer (oath of office) for the newly elected Parish Board and Social Club members. Prayer for travelers. Sisterhood Annual meeting. 10:45-11:30 am. Sunday School

Mon. Feb. 11 - 6:00 pm. Bible Study. Translation of the relics of Hieromartyr Ignatius the God -bearer, bishop of Antioch. 1 Peter 2:21-3:9. Mark 12:13-17.

Tue. Feb. 12 - 9:30 am. Akathist to Our Lord Jesus Christ. 6:30 pm. Choir Rehearsal. Synaxis of the Three Holy Hierarchs and Universal Teachers: Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian, and St. john Chrysostom. Hebrews 13:7-16. Matthew 5:14-19.

Wed. Feb. 13 - 7:00 pm. Service for peace and reconciliation. Holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cyrus and John and other martyrs with them in Egypt. 1 Peter 4:1-11. Mark 12:28-27. Fast Day.

Thu. Feb. 14 - 9:30 am. Akathist to the Mother of God. 5:30 pm. Festal Vespers Martyr Tryphon near Apamea in Syria1 Peter 4:12-5:5 Mark 12:38-44

Sat. Feb. 16 - 4:30 pm. Great Vespers /Confession. Holy and Righteous Symeon the God-receiver and Anna the prophetess. 2 Timothy 2:11-19. Luke 18:2-8.

Sun. Feb. 17 - 8:20 - 8:50 am. Reading of the Hours/Confession. 9:00 am. Divine Liturgy. Tone 5. Afterfeast of the Meeting of Our Lord. Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee. St. George Prince of Volodymyr. Prayer (oath of office) for the newly elected members of the Sisterhood Board. Prayer for travelers. 10:45 -11:30 am. Sunday School.

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Priest: Let us be attentive! Peace be with you all! Reader: And with your spirit! Priest: Wisdom!

Reader: The Prokimen in tone 4. O Lord, how manifold are Your works! /In wisdom hast You made them all!

Verse: Bless the Lord, o my soul! O my God, You art very great!

Priest: Wisdom!

Reader: The reading from the first letter of Apostle Paul to Timothy.

Priest: Let us be attentive

Reader: Brothers, this is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance. For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all man, especially of those who believe. These things command and teach. Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership. Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. Priest: Peace be with you reader.

Reader: And with your spirit. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Verse: Go forth, prosper and reign, because of truth and meekness and righteousness. Verse: You love righteousness and hate iniquity.

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Happy Birthday: Feb. 10 Catherine Dobransky, 10 Marc Italiano, 11 Chris Youmans, 13 Ross Columbo, 13 Cher Gulachok, 15 Charles Ellsworth.

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A Prayer for Healing: Lord, You invite all who are burdened to come to you. Allow Your healing hand to heal me. Touch my soul with Your compassion for others. Touch my heart with Your courage and infinite love for all. Touch my mind with Your wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your praise. Teach me to reach out to You in my need, and help me to lead others to You by my example. O God bring me health in body and Spirit that I might serve You with all my strength. Touch gentle this life which You have created, now and forever. Amen.

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METROPOLITAN CONSTANTINE RECIPIENT OF THE UKRAINIAN GOVERNMENT’S AWARD “FOR MERITS!”

On January 22nd, the day Ukraine observes the unification of all its provinces, Ukraine’s President Victor Yushchenko, by signing the document No.33/2008 presented the “For Merits” awards to Ukrainians – citizens of other countries. Among the recipients of this award was the Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the U.S.A. Metropolitan Constantine, who was honored “For his significant personal contribution in popularizing Ukraine’s historical and contemporary achievements and helping establish its positive image in the world”.

Note: The Award “FOR MERITS” goes back to August 18, 1992, when it became the first award given by the President of an independent Ukraine. On September 22,1996 this award was transformed into the “Merit Award III grade”.

The medal itself is in the form of an eight-pronged star with rays emanating from its center. It is made of gold-plated sterling silver. In the center of the star there is a round, blue enamel-covered medallion, with a trident (the official emblem of Ukraine) in the center. It is surrounded by a crimson enameled border with the words “FOR MERITS” and “UKRAINE” depicted thereon.

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Please let Father know who is in need of visiting, prayers or receiving of

Isn't it strange how a 20 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, but such a small amount when you go shopping?

Isn't it strange how 2 hours seem so long when you're at church, and how short they seem when you're watching a good movie?

Isn't it strange that you can't find a word to say when you're praying but
you have no trouble thinking what to talk about with a friend?

Isn’t it strange how difficult and boring it is to read one chapter of the Bible but how easy it is to read 100 pages of a popular novel or Zane Grey book? Isn’t it is strange how everyone wants front-row-tickets to concerts or games but they do whatever is possible to sit at the last row in Church?

Isn't it strange how we need to know about an event for Church 2-3 weeks before the day so we can include it in our agenda, but we can adjust it for other events in the last minute?

Isn't it strange how difficult it is to learn a fact about God to share it with others; but how easy it is to learn, understand, extend and repeat gossip?

Isn't it strange how we believe everything that magazines and newspapers say but... we question the words in the Bible?

Isn't it strange how everyone wants a place in heaven but... they don't want to believe, do, or say anything to get there?

Isn't it strange how we send jokes in e-mails and they are forwarded right away but when we are going to send messages about God, we think about it twice before we share it with others? /Author unknown/

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Dear Fr. Zinoviy, Pam Scannell and Johnson City Chapter members,

I am writing to thank you on behalf of the Sr. UOL National Executive Board for hosting second meeting this past weekend. Your hospitality (and your hard work) was greatly appreciated. Natalie and I have always enjoyed our visits to your parish, and we greatly enjoyed this last visit.

Your chapter is always so welcoming and a shining example of Christian love. Thank you once again for all your hard work (and for all your hard work and efforts in preparing for and hosting the 61^st UOL Convention)

In Christ’s Love Oleh Bilynsky Sr. UOL President

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Baked Blessing! We need your Spring Specialties for the Variety Booth, March 15. Please bring to the hall Friday, March 14. Any questions call Jennifer Hatala 723-9435 or Carolyn Hatala 748-4380. Thank you!

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Patron ads for the convention yearbook are $5.00 and can be given to Julie

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Outback Steakhouse fundraiser Saturday March 1st 12pm-2pm at Outback Seakhouse on the Vestal Parkway. Tickets are $10.00 and include steak or chicken, baked potato, caesar salad, bread, cheese cake and soda, coffee or tea. All proceeds to benefit the 61st UOL Convention. See any Sr. UOL member to purchase tickets. Thank you.

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2008 Pysanky Class - With Lent just around the corner, it is time to start planning for pysanky classes. In the past, Emily Smorol has held this class each Sunday during Lent, leading up to Easter. With the recent birth of her daughter, Emily is asking for help this year with regard to pysanky class. If someone is interested in taking on the class, or helping to draw eggs for each class, please contact Emily at esmorol@twcny.rr.com. In order for Emily to continue classes every Sunday, she will at a minimum need 1-2 people to help draw eggs for each class, otherwise, the number of classes will be reduced.

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Old Testament Study Bibles are available for a discounted price through the Sr. UOL. There are 12 bibles in a case and the pre-purchase price is $30.00 each. Reserve your copy today with Pam Scannell 754-1554. Purchasing the Study Bible on your own will cost $58.90 when it is available. The Bibles will be shipped in February.

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Pray for the sick: The Lord said: “Do unto others as you would want them do unto you.” So if we will be sick, we will ask help from God, we will ask priests and people to pray for us. In order for the Lord to listen to us when we are sick, we need to pray for those who are sick. O Lord our God, Who by Your Word alone healed all diseases; Who cured the Mother-in-law of Apostle Peter; Who chastises with pity and heals according to Your goodness; Who are able to put aside every malady and infirmity: Do You the same Lord, now relieve Your servants: Fr. Michael Michalopolos, John Tylko, Mary Tarcha, Paul Chebiniak, John Glowa, Evelyn Kanazawich, Robert Kocak, Audrey and Eugene Klym, Michael Hovancik, Kevin Terpak, Mildred Charnetsky, Mary & Walter Gulachok, Mary Gormish, Olga Gooley, Mary Ford, John and Mary Mihalko, Margaret Klish, Marlyn Klish, Cypryan Klish II, Sophia Malowicky, Genevieve Sadowitz, Michael Sr. Duby, Anne and Karen Girnis, Julie Sadowitz, Catheri! ne Dobransky, Pelahia Kit, Stephania Moroz, Mildred Bogdan, Wasyl Krawecki, Meghan Scannell, Olga Drost, Marion Kaspryk, Nicholas Corba, and cure them of the sicknesses which grieves them; lift them up from their beds of pain, sending down upon them Your mercy; and if it be Your will, give to them health and a complete recovery. For You are the Physician of our souls and bodies, and to You we ascribe glory: to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit now and ever and unto ages of ages Amen

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Tue. Feb. 12 - 8:00 am. Kolachki Bake Session.

Sat. Feb. 16 - Work session. Dinner is at 5:45 pm.

Sun. Feb. 17 - Following Liturgy meeting with the parents whose children will attend first confession this year.

Mon. Feb. 18 - 7:00 pm. Parish Counsel meeting.

Tue. Feb. 19 - Volunteers to Sarah Jane’s Soup Kitchen, to help people of need in our area Jennifer and Mark Hatala and kids.

Sat. Feb. 23 - Work session. Dinner is at 7:00 pm

Sun. Feb. 24 - It is a day when all of the youth of our church are to bring a friend to church in order to spread knowledge about our faith. This is not limited to one friend. Please do not limit this event only to the juniors. Encourage the whole church to get involved. The more people involved the better.

Sat. March 15 - 11:00 am. - 1:00 pm. Sisterhood Bake Sale.

Tue. March 18 - 5:00 pm. Volunteers to Sarah Jane’s Soup Kitchen, to help people of need in our area Carolyn, Adam and Benjamin Hatala, Phil Harendza. If you would like to be added to the list of volunteers please call Beth Harendza 321-3685

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2008 College and Young Adult Mission Trip to Ukraine. Sponsored by the UOC of USA and Children of Chornobyl Relief and Development Fund. The dates to serve Christ and His Church are May 28 - June 15

Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. The High School Mission Trip to St. Johns the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Canada will take place August 10-17. Applications Deadline March 1.

Mon. Feb. 25 -9:30 am. Panahida in memory of Marianne Lawryk.

April 4-6 “Grant me to see my own transgressions and not to judge my brother” All Saints Camp, Emlenton, PA. Speakers Metropolitan Constantine, Fr. John Nakonachny, Fr. John Haluszczak.

UOL Lenten Retreat April 11-13. St. Francis Retreat House, Bethlehem, PA. Retreat will focus on the Services of Holy Week. Speakers Archbishop Antony and Archimandrite Daniel. A subsidy is available for those Junior and Young Adult UOL members who apply for the subsidy. Registration must be

postmarked by March 1. For applications please see Father or Pam Scannell.

Ukrainian Orthodox Church Camping Programs. Diocesan Church School Camp: June 21 - July 5,Children age 9-13. Teenage Conference 50^th Anniversary Year, July 6 -19, Teenagers Ages 13-18. Mommy & Me/Daddy & Me Camp August 4-8, Children 4-8 and Parents. Staff members needed for all encampments. Consecration Celebration of All Saints Camp Chapel June 22For applications please see Father or Pam Scannell.

**************************************************************JULY 30 - AUGUST 3, 2008. 61 ANNUAL UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX

LEAGUE CONVENTION AT ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN JOHNSON CITY, NY. “THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ILLUMINES ALL” COME AND ENJOY SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.

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Please give Father any information or announcements that you would like to publish in the Sunday’s bulletin, before Friday of that week. This way all parishioners will know about St. John’s events. Thank you.

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Dear brothers and sisters for those who do not attend confession (repentance)

and Holy Communion, please participate in these sacraments. This is for your own salvation, for the remission of sins and life everlasting. Please do not wait till the last minute, it could be too late. We never know when God will call us.

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