Welcome all visitors of St. John’s. We are happy to see you again.

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

Sun. June 1 - 8:20 - 8:50 am. Reading of the Hours/Confession. 9:00 am. Divine Liturgy. Sunday of the Blind Man.10:45 am. Sunday School. Coffee Hours. Jr. UOL meeting. Elections of the officers and delegates for Convention. 12:30 pm. - 3:00 pm. Party in the Park at John’s Memorial Center

Mon. June 2 - 6:00 pm. Bible Study. Acts 12:12-17. John 8:42-51.

Wed. June 4 - 5:30 pm. Festal Great Vespers with Litiya. 13:13-24. John 6:5-14. Fast Day. Righteous Melchizedek, king of Salem (200 b.c.)

Thu. June 5 - 9:30 am. Divine Liturgy. The Ascension of Our Lord. Acts 14:20-27. John 9:39-10:9. Holy Myrrh-bearer Mary wife of Cleopas.

Fri. June 6 - 9:30 am. Akathist to our Lord. Acts 15:5-34. John 10:17-28. Fast Day. St. Symeon Stylites of the Wonderful Mountain (592)

Sat. June 7 - 9:30 am. Memorial Service in memory of Mary Rosinsky.

10:00 am. Akathist to St. John the Baptist. Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist. 4:30 pm. Great Vespers /Confession. Acts 15:35-42. John 10:27-38.

Sun. June 8 - 8:20 - 8:50 am. Hours/Confession. 9:00 am. Divine Liturgy. Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumanical Council. Apostles of the Seventy Carpus and Alphaeus. (I cent) 10:45 am. Sunday School Coffee Hours

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Priest. Let us be attentive. Pease be with you all.

Reader: And with your spirit. The Prokimen in tone 5. Thou, O Lord shall protect us / and preserve us from this generation for ever!

Verse: Save me, O Lord, for there is no longer any that is godly.

Priest: Wisdom!

Reader: The reading from the Acts of the Apostle.

Priest: Let us be attentive.

Reader: Brothers, now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, “These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.” And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And he came out that very hour. But when her masters saw that their hope of profit was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to the authorities. And they brought them to the magistrates, and said, “These men, being Jews, exceedingly trouble our city; and they teach customs which are not lawful for us, being Romans, to receive or observe.” Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely. Having received such a charge, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks. But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.” Then he called for a light, ran in, and tell down trembling before Paul and Silas. And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved“? So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized. Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household.

Priest: Peace be with you reader.

Reader: And with your spirit. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. I will sing of Thy mercies, O Lord, for ever, with my mouth I will proclaim Thy truth from generation to generation.

Verse: For Thou has said: “Mercy will be established for ever, and My truth will be prepared in the heavens.”

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Happy Birthday: June 1 Timothy Forbes, 1 Andrew Tarcha, 2 Megan Ellsworth, 2 Laurel Shirk, 3 James Italiano, 4 Emilia Lewkowicz, 5 Tracy Savo, 5 Phyllis Hatala, 6 Jackson Dino, 6 Meghan Scannell.

Happy Anniversary: June 1 Steven and Lisa Ferrante.

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We rejoices with Erica and Peter Jr. Hatala with the birth of their son Maximos on Sunday, May 25. May the Lord keep them under His Divine protection.

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Thank you our sisterhood and all of you for your prayers and gifts on Father’s birthday.

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Our prayers are with Margaret Klish and her family with the passing away of Margaret’s sister Frances Talcott on Tuesday, May 27. Also our prayers with Nicholas Tarcha and his family with the passing away of his sister in law Mary Tarcha on Wednesday May 28. May their souls rest in peace.

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Congratulations: April Deamond graduated from Mary Wood University in PA. with the master degree. Patrick Scannell graduated from Vestal High School. Colin Ellsworth graduated from Johnson City High School. He will attend BCC in the Fall.

Congratulations to Olenka Zharsky for finishing another year of High School at Johnson City with high academic achievement as an “Academic All Star.”

Dear parishioners please give Fr. Zinoviy names of your children and grandchildren who graduated from either high school or collage. Graduation Sunday will be on Sunday June 29^th.

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Last Sunday on Memorial day weekend, we prayed at the cemetery for the priests, their families, all the parishioners that are buried there and all your beloved ones. Dear parishioners thank you all for support for the cemetery fund. The cemetery looks very nice now and the road is very helpful for those driving to visit the cemetery. Grateful thanks to Bill Klish, Alfred Gorick and John D Mihalko for dedicating so much time and work to this project.

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Our Sr. UOL would like to honor all veterans from our parish with a special gift on our Patron Saint day celebration on July 13th. The following veterans will be honored: John Mihalko Sr., Michael Dobransky Jr., Robert Dobransky, Peter Hatala Sr., John Klym Jr., Eugene Klym, Michael Klodowski, John Klodowski, Paul Chebiniak, William Jr. Kreczko, Charles Sarnoski, Charles Ellsworth, Myron Shlatz, John Maliwacki Sr., John Tylko, Bohdan Rucky, Walter Kit, Michael Onysko, Stephan Wasylko. If there are any names to be added to the list please tell Fr. Zinoviy.

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We where all witness of the recent earthquake in China and with the death of thousands of innocent people. Our support and prayers toward their families and China’s nation.

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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

Sun. June 8 - The Pastor and the Parish Board of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Holy Ascension in Irvington, NJ. invites us to the observance of the 90^th Parish Anniversary - Patronal Feast beginning with a Hierarchial Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am. Followed at 1:00 pm by the Anniversary Banquet at Appian Way Restaurant. RSVP by May 28, (732) 272 - 4762

Mon. June 16 - 7:00 pm. Parish council meeting.

Tue. June 17 - 5:00 pm. Volunteers to Sarah Jane’s Soup Kitchen, to help people of need in our area Mary and Willie Harder, and Linda Kocich.

Sat. June 21and Sun. June 22 - Blessing of the newly constructed Chapel at All Saints Ukr. Orthodox Camp in Emlenton PA.

Sat. June 28 - 9:00 am - 12 Noon. St. Michaels’s Graduation Weekend holubki sale. 296 Clinton St. Binghamton. Please order by June 25 (607) 729-0261.

July 10-13 Soyuzivka’s Ukrainian Cultural Festival, under the patronage of the Embassy of Ukraine. 216 Foordmore Road, Kerhonkson, NY 12446.

/845/ 626-5641 www.soyuzivka.com

Sun. July -13 Our St. John’s Parish Patron Feast Day Celebration

Sat. July 19 and Sun. July 20 - St. John’s Parish Ukrainian Day Festival.

July 30 - August 3, 2008. 61 Annual Ukrainian Orthodox League Convention

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21 May 2008

Holy Apostle and Evangelist John

Dear Father Zinoviy and members of the parish family: Christ is Risen!

It is with a profound sense of gratitude that I write to you this short note expressing my sincerest appreciation for your kind greetings on the accession of my consecration 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.

While reflecting on my election and consecration, I cannot stop repeating the words of righteous Elizabeth: “Why is this granted to me?” There are two strong feelings that fight inside in me: one of them is a realization of my unworthiness and the other is total faith in our Lord’s Guidance.

My faith journey to our Lord’s Holy Church has not been an easy one. I have encountered a lot of trials and tribulations. From the days of youth, when I was growing up in Soviet Ukraine and the very first Holy Confession and Communion in a small town in Ukraine, from a seminary desk to the very first Divine Liturgy, I always felt the support of Him, I try to serve with every fiber of my being - and I have been sustained.

I humbly thank you for the generous gift of love. Please, relate my prayerful gratitude and greetings to the entire membership of the parish community, the parish board of administration and various parish organizations.

Realizing my unworthiness for future service to His Church, where it is necessary to “be diligent to present myself approved to God…” (2 Tim. 2:15), where it is important to “Preach the word… be ready in season and out of season to convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching” (2 Tim. 4:2), in fear I relay on the guidance of the Holy Spirit and with a child-like attitude I beg you to remember me in your prayers.

With prayers and love in Christ, + Daniel by the Grace of God, bishop.

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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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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: Josephine Baranyk, John Buchma, Charles Stasko, Doris Okrepkie, Susan Cosner, 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, 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 sell 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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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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