Ñåðäå÷íî â³òàºìî íàøèõ ãîñòåé, ÿê³ ìîëèëèñü ñüîãîäí³ ç íàìè. Áóäåìî ðàä³ áà÷èòè Âàñ ó íàñòóïíó íåä³ëþ. Íåõàé Âàñ îáåð³ãຠÃîñïîäü

Sun. March 9, 2007, 8:20-8:50 am. Reading of the Hours/Confession.

9:00 am. Divine Liturgy. Tone 8. Cheese-fare Sunday. St. Tarasius archbishop of Constantinople. Forgiveness Vespers at our Church. Beginning of Great Lent. (Abstain from meat and dairy products) Prayer for travelers. 10:45-11:30 am. Sunday School.

Mon. March 10 - 7:00 pm. Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete. St Porpyrius, archbishop of Gaza. Isaiah 1:1-20. Genesis 1:1-13. Proverbs 1:1-20. Fast Day.

Tue. March 11 - 7:00 pm. Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete. St. Titus, priest of the Kyiv Caves. Isaiah 1:19-2:3. Genesis 1:14-23. Proverbs 1:20-33. Fast Day.

Wed. March 12 - 7:00 pm. Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete. St. Nicholas of Pskov fool for Christ. Isaiah 2:3-11 Genesis 2:4-19 Proverbs 3:1-18 Fast Day

Thu. March 13 - 7:00 pm. Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete. St. John Cassian the Roman. Isaiah 2:11-22. Genesis 2:4-19 Proverbs 3:1-18. Fast Day

Fri. March 14- 7:00 pm. Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. Virgin Domnina of Syria. Isaiah 3:1-4. Genesis 2:20-3:20. Proverbs 3:19-34. Fast Day.

Sat. March 15 - 4:30 pm Great Vespers /Confession. St. Theodore the Tyre. Hebrew 1:1-12. Mark 2:23- 3:5. Fast Day.

Sun. March 16 - 8:20 - 8:50 am. Reading of the Hours/Confession. 9:00 am. Divine Liturgy. Tone 1. Liturgy of St. Basil. St. Piama, virgin. Righteous Zeno and Zoilus. 4:00 pm. Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers, at St. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Endicott, 210 Hill Avenue. Prayer for travelers. 10:45 -11:30 am. Sunday School. Fast Day. ***************************************************************

Priest: Let us be attentive! Peace be with you all!

Reader: And with your spirit!

Priest: Wisdom!

Reader: The Prokimen in tone 8. Pray and make your vows / before the Lord our God.

Verse: In Judah God is known: His name is great in Israel!

Priest: Wisdom!

Reader: The reading from the letter of Apostle Paul to Romans: Priest: Let us be attentive.

Reader: Brothers, do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has received him. Who are you to judge another’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand. Priest: Peace be with you reader. Reader: And with your spirit. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Verse: Come, let us rejoice in the Lord! Let us make a joyful noise to God our Savior! Verse: Let us come before His face with thanksgiving: let us make a joyful noise to Him songs of praise!

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Happy Birthday: March 11 Myron Sclatz, 11 John D. Mihalko, 13 Gary Youmans, 13 Carolyn Hatala, 13 John Jr. Klym, 13 Anne Girnis, 13 Kinney Barry, 14 Ronald Dobransky, 14 John Klodowski.

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This year's Sunday of Orthodoxy Vesper service will take place at Ss. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Endicott, 210 Hill Avenue on Sunday, March 16 at 4:00 PM. The Pan-Orthodox choir will be directed by Melodye Onysko. Rehearsals are as follows: Sunday, March 9, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, at 3:00 PM. Sunday, March 16, Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox at 2:30 PM.

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With sorrow we pray for the departed servant of God Adelaide Winters, she was mother of Nancy Dobransky and grandmother of Kristi Gorick.

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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!

Sat. March 15 - 11:00 am. - 1:00 pm. St. John’s Easter Bake Sale. Call 775-0922 or 729-5231 (after 3:00 pm) Specialty baked goods, cookbooks and gifts also available!

2008 Great Lent Pysanky Classes: Sundays, March 16 - 2:30 pm. Sundays March 23, 30. April 6, 13, 20 at 3:00 pm.

2008 Great Lent Iconography Classes from 12 noon - 1:00 pm. on Sundays March 16, 23, 30. April 6, 13, 20 Following Coffee Hour Iconography classes with Pani Nataliya at the church rectory. All those who are interested in taking iconography classes, please see Pani for further information.

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Ukrainian Dance rehearsals: Thursday March 13 - 5:45 pm. Sundays March 16, 23, 30. April 6, 13, 20 from 1:15 - 2:30 pm. The plan for the rest of the season will be decided in April.

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

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March 12, 12:15 pm. Lenten Chamber Concert at West Presbyterian Church 80 Main St. Binghamton. Cello and piano concert by Hakan Hromek and Pej Reitz. These musicians are associated with Binghamton University and Binghamton Philharmonic. For information please call 722-5373

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Two miracles have occurred at the Orthodox Church in Cyprus on November 24, 2007. In the first miracle, a woman had been in a car accident and broken her legs was completely cured after a visit to the church of St. John Chrysostom. “The injury disappeared. She walked normally and took off her cast.” The second miracle took place at the same church when a semi paralyzed 16 -year old boy was also completely cured. The miracles happened after the arrival from Mount Athos (Greece) on the island of skull of St. John Chrysostom, one of the most famous saint of the early Church. He lived from 349 - 407 AD was Archbishop of Constantinople and produced the liturgy still celebrated in Orthodox churches across the world. Numerous miracles have been attributed to him. His relics were looted from Constantinople (Greece) by Crusades in 1204 and brought to Rome, but were returned in November 2004 by Pope of Rome John Paul. The skull of St. Chrysostom is said to be one of the holiest relics of Mount Athos.

Dearly beloved in Christ!

GLORY BE TO OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST!

The 18th Regular Sobor of our Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, on 6 October 2007, “accepted and embraced as the manifest will of the Holy Trinity, the nomination by Metropolitan Constantine of the venerable and God-fearing servant of God, Archimandrite Daniel (Zelinskyy) to the august and most responsible rank and authority of Bishop, successor to the Apostles and witness to the words and deeds of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ”. His All-Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew and the Great and Holy Synod of Constantinople, on 9 January 2008, formally and ritually included Archimandrite Daniel in the Diptychs of Holy Orthodoxy as the titular Bishop of the ancient See of Pamphilon.

We are most pleased to announce that the consecration of Bishop-Elect Daniel to the Episcopal Hierarchy of our Holy Church has been scheduled for 9-10 May 2008 in the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Vladimir, Parma, OH. V. Rev. Fr. Dennis Kristof, Dean of the Penn-Ohio Deanery, V. Rev. Fr. John Nakonachny, Pastor of the Cathedral and the clergy and faithful of the Deanery and the Cathedral have graciously agreed to join the Consistory in hosting this life-affirming event of our Holy Church.

The “Narechennya” or “Betrothal” service, during which the Bishop-Elect is received by the Hierarchs and offers to God, his brother Hierarchs and all the faithful his profession of faith, love and commitment to Christ and His Church, will take place during the Vespers service at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, 9 May.

The Consecration Rite will take place during Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, following the “Thrice-Holy”, which will commence in the Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 10 May. Following Liturgy a joyful Agape Feast – a banquet of love and celebration – will take place in the Cathedral Social Center. Formal invitations to this most joyful and ecclesiastical life-affirming event of our Church will be sent to all parishes shortly along with information about tickets to the Agape Feast. We have made arrangements for special accommodation rates at a hotel located near the Cathedral. Those planning to participate in this happy occasion should make their reservations at the earliest possible time. The room rate is $85.00 + taxes. Reservations are assured if made by 9 April. After that date you will get that rate only if rooms are still available. You must request a room under the “Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA” block. Please do not procrastinate. Hotel contact information. Holiday Inn 6001 Rockside Road Independence, OH 44131 Reservations:
National – 1-800-HOLIDAY Hotel Directly – 216-524-8050

Many people have already expressed their intention and desire to witness and participate in the consecration. We look forward to seeing you all. May the blessings of our Lord be with you all. In His All-encompassing Love

+ CONSTANTINE – Metropolitan + ANTONY – Archbishop

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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 22.

For applications please see Father or Pam Scannell.

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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 Buchma, Mary Tarcha, Paul Chebiniak, John Glowa, John Tylko, Evelyn Kanazawich, Robert Kocak, Audrey 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, Catherine 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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Please let Father know who is in need of visiting, prayers or receiving of sacraments. Visits can be any time. At an emergency you can call Father on his cell phone 245-9988.

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.

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However, a deeper examination of the issue compels us to accept that people’s convictions do not conform to objective reality, on the basis of reasonable judgment. Rather, they create a justification that is pleasing to self, namely: "excuses in sins" (Psalm 140:4). When a person justifies his or her actions and self-vindicates on the basis of erroneous values, significant harm happens, because inevitably, the moment comes when the truth emerges, and we find ourselves without excuse. Moreover, there may be no more time to adjust our convictions: that is, to repent of our sinful deeds and erroneous beliefs, through which we have tried to justify our behavior.

Now as Christians, we are used to both hearing about and practicing repentance, and we do not feel a conflict with our Church’s call to repentance. However, there is a need for us to make a deliberate and conscious effort to realize that a complete repentance has two objectives.

The first objective is threefold: a renunciation of our sins, a decision to cease and desist from sinful deeds and habits, and a decision to make amends for the consequences of our sins. For example, the publican Zaccheus, who sincerely repented during his encounter with Christ, demonstrated his repentance in a practical way by repaying fourfold the very people from whom he had unjustly seized wealth.

The second objective of repentance is that we should change our mentality. We should replace our understandings with other higher and loftier ones; or in the words of the Psalmist: to "ascend in our hearts" (Psalm 83:6). This second objective needs to be pursued especially by those who are unconvinced by their consciousness about specific sins. For example, our understanding of love surely falls short of perfection; likewise our understanding of humility. For when we compare our own spiritual state to the perfection of God, a perfection we are called to imitate, surely we will see our shortcomings and realize the endless road we must traverse in order to find ourselves in the path of those who are like unto God.

As we examine the quality of our inner peace, we ascertain that we fall short of the peace of Christ "which surpasses all understanding" (Philippians 4:7). Pondering the level to which we trust our lives to God’s Providence, we sadly realize that we are often seized by anxiety and uncertainty about the future, as if we were either of little faith or even without faith. In general, upon examination of the purity of our conscience, we realize that we fall short of understanding correctly the many feelings we harbor within ourselves that are detrimental to our purity, often mistaking them as healthy. Thus, a new and more complete enlightenment of our conscience is needed through the teachings of the Fathers and of the Gospel, so that we will be in a better position to think critically about ourselves and our shortcomings, in line with the judgment of God. Since no one can claim to judge himself perfectly, by the same token no one can claim that he has no need of a renewed mind, a more enlightened mind, a transformation of mind, a correction of mind and mentality, i.e. a need of repentance.

The call of our Orthodox Church to repentance is not merely a call to self-reproach. Self-reproach can be useful, as are deep contrition and tears of repentance; but they are not of themselves sufficient. We need to experience the joy emanating from the forgiveness granted to us by God, the sense of deliverance from the burdens of the bondage of sin, and the sense of God’s love for us. Our repentance does not deprive us from the joy of life, making us indignant when we hear a sermon calling us to repentance. Repentance means cleansing and enlightenment of our minds, more ardent love for Christ and His creation, freedom and joy through the newness of life into which we continually enter through our constant repentance.

The one who constantly repents, ever progresses, ever rejoices through new ascents, finds constant satisfaction in deeper understandings of all things. Through the transformation of mentality and understanding, the one who repents better understands the whole world, becomes wiser, more judicious, more discreet, nobler and a true friend of Christ. Therefore, the preaching of repentance should be favorably received by wise persons who are able to appreciate any improvement that comes from the renewal of the human person through repentance.

Therefore, brothers and sisters and beloved children in the Lord, let us accept the invitation of our Church to repentance as we have set forth above. Let us who have fallen short through sin cleanse ourselves from sin through confession. Let us constantly examine our own presuppositions, so our judgments and thoughts may be godly and pure, just and true.

Finally, we paternally pray that all of you may enjoy the every assistance and help of the Lord on your road to repentance and throughout your renewed life in Christ. + BARTHOLOMEW of Constantinople The fervent intercessor for you all before God. Holy and Great Lent 2008

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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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Future Event. Please mark your calendars

Mon. March 17 - 6:00 pm. Bible Study.

Mon. March 17 - 7:00 pm. Parish Counsel meeting.

Wed. March 19 - 7:00 pm. Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.

Fri. March 21 - 7:00 pm. Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.

Sat. March 22 - 10:00 am. General Panahida. Second Saturday of Great Lent, commemoration of the Dead. 4:30 pm. Great Vespers.

Mon. March 24 - 6:00 pm. Bible Study.

Wed. March 26 - 7:00 pm. Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.

Fri. March 28 - 7:00 pm. Liturgy of the Presenctified Gifts.

Sat. March 29 - 10:00 am. General Panahida. Memorial Saturday.

Mon. March 31 - 6:00 pm. Bible Study.

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

Thu. April 3 - 7 pm. Sr. UOL meeting.

April 27 - Celebration of the Sacrament of First Confession on Easter Sunday.