Bishop John Bura assigned to St. Josaphat Eparchy of Parma

July 29, 2009 – The Holy Father appointed Bishop John Bura, currently auxiliary bishop of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia, as apostolic administrator of the new vacant seat "sede  vacante" in the St. Josaphat Eparchy of Parma, Ohio.  The seat was vacated when the Holy Father accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert Moskal who has reached the age for retirement in accordance with the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches.
 
We wish Bishop John well in his new assignment and wish Bishop Robert a healthy and happy retirement.…

75th Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day

The 75th Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day will be held Sunday, July 26, 2009 at St. Nicholas Picnic Grove, Route 901 Minersville,Schuylkill County, PA. At 11 a.m., Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka and the clergy of the South Anthracite Deanery will celebrate the Divine Liturgy.

Entertainment includes Paul Konkus of WPPA AM 1360 hosting a Live Polka Broadcast from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. from the picnic grove. “The Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble of Northeast. Pennsylvania” performs at 1:30 p.m., and “The Pennsylvania Villagers” band provides polka and dance music from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Home-made Ukrainian and Slavic foods, including holubtsi-halupki, halushki, pyrohy, kobasa-kielbasi, bleenies, sausage, Lemko platters, and ice cream, bean soup, desserts will be sold throughout the day.  Ukrainian arts and crafts will also be on display and for sale.   A “Theme Basket Auction” featuring over 30 baskets created by each of the 12 sponsoring parishes, church organizations and individual parishioners will be conducted throughout the day.
 
Admission and parking are free.  Buses are welcome.
 
St. Nicholas Picnic Grove and Hall are located on Route 901 one mile north of Minersville in the village of Primrose, Schuylkill County, Pa.
 
In the 1930’s, Ukrainian Seminary Day was started by the clergy to raise funds for the seminary.  For decades the social was held on the last Sunday in July at Lakewood Park, Barnesville, Pa. as a celebration of faith and Ukrainian heritage.  After Lakewood Park closed in the early 1980’s, the event was moved to its present location St. Nick’s grove in Primrose, Pa. From 1985 through 2008, Ukrainian Seminary Day has raised more than $500,000.00 for St. Josaphat’s Seminary Fund, which provides financial support for St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary, adjacent to the campus of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
 
Read the Seminary Day flyer from "The Way" here (PDF)

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Pilgrimage Workers Needed

The Holy Dormition Pilgrimage on August 8 and 9 in Sloatsburg, NY, is fast approaching.  The most important area where extra hands are needed is the Food Pavilion.  Please consider lending a helping hand.  Work begins on Saturday preparing the facility and some of the food, but on Sunday the most help is needed for meal time to feed the pilgrims.

If you can help, please reply to Sr. Michele or Marion Hrubec by phone or email.

Sr. Michele –  ssminy@aol.com or  1-845-753-2840

Marion – mc.hrubec@att.net or 201-843-396

Be sure to visit the Sisters website at www.ssmi-us.org for information on the Pilgrimage and updates on their activities.

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Summer Fun Bulletin Announcements

The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.

The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water.'
The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'
 
Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to
get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your
husbands.

Don't let worry kill you off – let the Church help.

Miss Charlene Mason sang 'I will not pass this way
again,' giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.

For those of you who have children and don't know it,
we have a nursery downstairs.…

Parishioner Youth with CUA Chorus Performs at Former Concentration Camp in Czech Republic

Alexander Mosko recently performed Verdi's Requiem Mass along with 85 members of The Catholic University of America (CUA) chorus and the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. The unique performance took place at the Terezin concentration camp in the Czech Republic, near Prague.  Alexander is entering his sophomore year as a Musical Theater major and also recently performed in the CUA presentation of "Cole," which features songs of Cole Porter. Alexander, ACS '04, was a member of the Drama Club, Show Choir, and Chimeteers.

Read the story behind the Terezin performance


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55th Annual SSMI Pilgrimage Approaching

The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate will hold their 55th annual Holy Dormition Pilgrimage in Sloatsburg NY, on August 8 and 9, 2009. This year the theme is “Behold Your Mother: Evangelization under the Patronage of the Mother of God.”
 
The two day Dormition pilgrimage program will include: a youth gathering, blessing of water, healing services, Panahyda Memorial service for deceased pilgrims, Moleben services, Lamentation at the Bier of the Mother of God service, Vespers service, Matins, Akhatyst service, Stations of the Cross, and the Pontifical Divine Liturgy celebrated by all the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops in the US.
 
Information and schedules are available on the SSMI website: http://www.ssmi-us.org/
 
There is a Youth Campout Saturday night (rain or shine) on the lawn behind St. Mary’s Villa. Campers must register. Write for information and a registration packet to ssminy@aol.com> or ukyouth@catholic.org
 
Sloatsburg is just over an hour from the Perth Amboy area. Plan to attend, they have wonderful facilities and it's a nice family day out. Don’t worry about large crowds; they have plenty of space, huge tents to shelter pilgrims from the heat or rain, and ample parking!

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2009 Parish Picnic

Our annual parish picnic, a popular event in times past, was revived in 2002 and has been held every June since then.  This year's picnic was held Saturday, June 20 on our pleasant and spacious parish grounds. Once again, an outstanding assortment of food was prepared by the Holy Name Society.  The menu included hamburgers, hotdogs, sausage with peppers, BBQ chicken, BBQ ribs, shrimp, steamed clams, and corn-on-the-cob.  The ladies of St. Ann's Society prepared delicious salads, pastas, and tasty desserts for everyone to enjoy.
 
Even the dreary, rainy weather could not dampen the enthusiasm and spirit of the people attending the picnic.  A fantastic combination of great food, music, entertainment, and fellowship made for a fun picnic for all to remember.
 
Many thanks to all who made it possible! Special thanks are extended to John Grausam for once again obtaining the tents!
 
As always, our parish picnic is free of charge for parishioners.
 
We can't wait until next year's picnic!
 
Click on the link below to view more images:2009 Parish Picnic

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Somerset Patriots Baseball Game

The Holy Name Society is sponsoring an outing to see the Somerset Patriots play baseball on Sunday July 19, 2009 at their stadium in Bridgewater New Jersey. Transportation is NOT included. The game begins at 5:05 PM and refreshments are included. Tickets for altar boys are free.

For information on purchasing tickets call:

Ron Rosato at 732-855-7418, or Charlie Boyko at 732-254-3966.…