Reverend Father Andrii Pokotylo Church: (860) 229-3833 Mobile (860) 989-5748 Website: www.smuoc.com
Father Deacon Anthony Szwez, Cell Phone: (860) 729-3895
August 1, 8, 15, 2010
SUN AUG 1 10th Sunday after Pentecost Tone 1 10 Pro-Liturgy. Apostle 1 Cor. 4, 9 - 16 Gospel Mt. 17, 14 – 23
SUN AUG 8 11th Sunday after Pentecost. Afterfeast of the Transfiguration. Tone 2 11 Liturgy. Apostle 1 Cor. 9, 2 - 12 Gospel Mt. 18, 23 – 35 Blessing of grapes and other fruits.
SUN AUG 15 12th Sunday after Pentecost. The Dormition of the Mother of God. Tone 3 12 Pro-Liturgy. Apostle 1 Cor. 15, 1 - 11 Gospel Mt. 19, 16 – 26
.................................................................................................................................................. GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST! GLORY NOW AND EVER!
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ONLY: Fr. Andrii will be on vacations from July 27 until August 17. In case of emergency, you may contact Father Stephen Masliuk in Bridgeport, at 203-723-0402, Fr David Koles of Holy Trinity OCA, at 860-582-7686 or Paul Szwez, Church Council President, at 860-463-2428.
DIVINE LITURGY: Very Rev. Fr. Steven Belonick from St. Volodymyr Seminary will serve the Divine Liturgy and bless fruit baskets on Sunday, August 8th. Please welcome Fr. Steven to our parish.
DORMITION FAST begins today, August 1st and continues until August 14th. Please, observe this holy period accordingly.
CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE: Please pick up your reservation form for the Centennial banquet from the box in the church vestibule. Space is limited, so please get your reservations in early. Ann Harris has extra reservation forms. The banquet is September 12 at Indian Hill Country Club in Newington.
WE ARE still very much in need of photos for our Centennial Heritage Project! We ask that all parishioners please take a look at the flier located in the supplemental area for full details. Please participate in this event to help make our Centennial one-of-a-kind!!! We will be scanning photos today (August 1st) during the “Coffee and…” The next photo scanning date is August 22nd. Newer photos of special church events are welcomed too. Thanks to everyone who has already participated.
CHURCH PICNIC: Our annual Church Picnic will take place on Sunday, August 15 beginning at noon in Churchill Park in Newington. Please save the date. Everyone has a good time at this event. We will need salads, side dishes and desserts. The Church Council is supplying the meats. Anyone wishing to donate toward the food should see Bob Kowalchyk. Bill Platosz is in charge of the event.
ANGELS CLUB DINNER: This year’s free dinner for members will take place on Sunday, October 3 at Angelico’s Restaurant in New Britain. Our drive for 2010-2011 Angel Club members will begin at the end of August.
BUNDLES FOR UKRAINE: We badly need men’s clothes and shoes and dolls.
TRIP TO NY: An exhibit of rare Ukrainian icons and other religious items is being held at the Museum of Biblical Art in New York City. These treasures are from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (caves) and from the Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv. If enough people are interested in a day trip by bus, the Church Council will try to organize one, probably on Saturday, August 28. Those interested should see Adam Platosz or Paul Szwez as soon as possible.
NEW COOKBOOK: Copies of our new cookbook, MORE BEST RECIPES FROM UKRAINIAN-AMERICAN COOKS, Centennial Edition, is now available. Cost is $15.00. It features both Ukrainian and American cuisine and makes a great birthday, anniversary or thank-you gift. Proceeds go to the church. See Kathy Dilozir or Cynthia Sirick for a copy. Many thanks to all those who contributed their treasured recipes.
BREAD: Our next baking date is Saturday, August 7. Please place your orders on the sheets downstairs. And, please pick up your breads on Sunday, August 8. Out next baking date is Saturday, September 18. Place your orders on the form downstairs.
TRIP TO NY: An exhibit of rare Ukrainian icons and other religious items is being held at the Museum of Biblical Art in New York City. These treasures are from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (caves) and from the Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv. If enough people are interested in a day trip by bus, the Church Council will try to organize one, probably on Saturday, August 28. Those interested should see Adam Platosz or Paul Szwez as soon as possible.
SING RRAISES TO OUR GOD, SING PRAISES!
FAMILIES of Fontanka Boys Project
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING: The regular monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Council members are requested to make every effort to attend this meeting.
CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS
Happy birthday to James Glowa who will be 15 years old on August 9. May God grant James MANY BLESSED YEARS! MNOHAYA LITA!
Sincere thanks to the Bouchard Family who served “Coffee and…” last Sunday. The schedule for the next 3 weeks is as follows:
August 1 – The Josefiak Family August 8 – The O’Flaherty Family August 15 – The Melnyk Family
Our church has been given an interesting opportunity to participate directly in the lives of 6 boys, all age 15, who recently left Fontanka Orphanage in Odessa, Ukraine and are going to go to trade schools. These boys are ‘at risk’ because of their age and entering higher education so young. Fontanka is our newest “Bundles for Ukraine partner”. On August 8, during “Coffee and…” John Nickleach will give a presentation about the boys, their schooling, and their goals. Our objective is to establish a group of “families” for each of the boys. We will be able to communicate with the boys monthly through UAC-Ukraine. For each 6 individuals who join together to sponsor one of the boys, the cost would be as low as $9.50 per month per person. Information packets are available and pictures of the boys, their essays, and a signup sheet will be on display in the coffee area. This is a chance for our church to reach out and help mentor 6 young boys in need of a “family”. See John Nickleach to obtain an information packet or to choose one of the boys if you would like to pledge sponsorship.We have started a Youth Choir project in our parish. All children and young adults are strongly encouraged to participate in this uplifting venture. Parents, please, talk to your children and promote their involvement. Rehearsals will be conducted on Sundays during “Coffee and…”
