Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Parish
SUNDAY, March 7, 2010 Third Sunday of the Great Fast, Veneration of the Cross Tone 7; Matins Gospel 7 Apostolic Reading: Epistle: Heb. 4:14-5:6; Gospel: Mk. 8:34-9:1 |
Schedule of this week's events:
| Sat. | 3/6 | 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. |
Third All Souls Saturday Vespers Intention of parishioners |
| Sun. | 3/7 | 9 a.m. 10 a.m. |
Matins +Buddy Stanko by mom (199-9) |
| Mon. | 3/8 | 8:30 a.m. 7 p.m. |
Lenten morning prayer Adult enrichment -- chapter 5 |
| Tues. | 3/9 | 6:30 p.m. | Parish bingo -- your help is needed and appreciated |
| Wed. | 3/10 | 8:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. |
Lenten morning prayer Pre-sanctified Liturgy |
| Fri. | 3/12 | 8:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. |
Lenten morning prayer Pre-sanctified Liturgy |
| Sat. | 3/13 | 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. |
Fourth All Souls Saturday Vespers Intention of parishioners |
| Sun. | 3/14 | 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 1 p.m. |
Matins +Charles Butchko by children and grandchildren (199-13) Bagel social Teen day of recollection |
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Supporting the mission of our parish: Sunday collection:
offertory: $869; holy day: $5; Lent: $106;
candles: $31; building fund: $20; Horizons: $20; Poor: $5; Easter
flowers: $5. TOTAL INCOME: $1,061. TOTAL EXPENSES: $2,962.96. Vicnaja pamjat: In your prayers remember the repose of the soul of Mary Endrai, who died on Feb. 24 and was buried on Mar. 1. Eternal memory and blessed repose grant to her, O Lord. Baking schedule:
Start time 8 a.m. Lost: If any one from the church found a pouch
with a rosary inside please turn in to the office. It is a keepsake of
a parishioner. We will make sure it is returned to the owner. Parish food collection: Jim Snyder of the Heritage Food Co-op thanks the parishioners for their continued support. Eighty-four people were served meals in February. New votive candles: Now available are large
votive candles with an icon of St. Nicholas. Candles can be purchased
for $5 each and either taken home or put in the candle stand in the
narthex. Purchase from one of the ushers.
Bingo bakers for Tuesday, Mar. 9: V. Kusznir,
G. Lehman, J. Lehman, M. A. Lemley, L. Mackin and E. Moran. |
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Ritual foot washing: Bishop John is inviting youth
altar servers or adult men to serve in the role of “apostles” for the
ritual of foot washing on Great and Holy Thursday at the cathedral on
April 1 at 7 p.m. Let Father Nick know by March 8 if you are interested. |
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Thank you: GCU Lodge
#77 says thank you to everyone who helped with the recent card party.
All the volunteers did a tremendous job and their efforts again helped
make this event successful. Everyone’s help is very much appreciated by
the members and Saint Nicholas Parish, which will benefit from their
efforts. Clothing donation: The
principal of Frank Jacinto Elementary School, Mrs. Iris Morales, is
asking for donations of any new or clean, used children’s clothing that
meets the schools current dress code, listed below. Marriage Encounter: Are you worn out from the holidays? Are you tired of being cooped up, shoveling snow, traffic in a mess? Why not give yourself a weekend away from it all? Meals prepared. Time away from the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities. A chance to talk and listen to that special someone who loves you. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends are Feb. 12-14 and April 16-18. Dates fill fast, early registration is recommended. For more information about the weekend or to register, call Ken and Rose Breen at (440) 899-9002 or check it out on the web at www.wwme.org. |
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Notes from the Feb. 22, 2010 Pastoral Council meeting
The meeting opened at 7 p.m. with prayer. Present were: Father Nick, Joanne Batcha, Joe Batcha, Sue Druga, Don Penrod, Arnnie Shullick, Mark Teleha and Madeline Zaworski.
The notes of the Jan. 25 meeting were corrected to show that Sue Druga had an excused absence from that meeting.
Father Nick reported that there were about 30 people present for the Cheese-fare Sunday pot luck and financial report. He said that there was a suggestion for next year to eliminate the pot luck and have the financial report following the Sunday Liturgy, with Forgiveness Vespers following the report. Madeline Zaworski opined that that was a good idea and the other members agreed.
Joanne Batcha reported on progress with the ladies organization. There were 15 present for the lunch at Panera on Feb. 21. The ladies had some discussion and suggestions regarding the traditions day scheduled for March 27. It was important to clarify that the event was being conducted by the Pastoral Council and was not an exclusively ladies organization event. There was also some discussion of participation in the International Festival. There is no desire to have a food booth, however a parish float is a good idea. Parishioners could work on it on the parish grounds and have a barbecue. The festival is on the last weekend of June. A parishioner has applied to be a Rusyn princess and is looking for background information about the Rusyn people. Father Nick said she should contact him for some material. Another idea for community awareness of St. Nicholas Parish is to participate in the Light-up-Lorain program in the winter. The ladies will meet again on April 18; location to be announced.
Mark Teleha reported on the International Festival, the proposal for video on the parish Web site and the Save the Palace program. Mark contacted the Palace coordinator and gave him the parish e-mail address so that we could be contacted. As for the festival, to be in the parade there is a May 21 deadline for applications. Mark has an application. Mark’s suggestion for Web site video would be to tape the entrances and some hymns. He will work on this when he gets his new camera.
Joanne Batcha reported on the status of planning for the traditions day. Three people attended the first organizational meeting. We have volunteers to demonstrate hrutka and pysanky. Instructors for the paska and pirohi are still needed. There was a suggestion that the Byzantine Singers could give a performance of Slavonic hymns. An alternative suggestion for the lunch menu was to serve cabbage and noodles. Arnnie Shullick said she could prepare that. Another suggestion was for something Hungarian. There need to be displays about our traditions and history and maybe about some of the parishioners’ ancestors.
Sue Druga reported that there are 13 or 14 students signed up for the ECF sleepover weekend. They will attend the Friday evening Pre-sanctified Liturgy and then have snacks and game time to get acquainted. On Saturday they will participate in the All Souls Saturday Liturgy. After Liturgy they will have breakfast followed by class time, lunch, more class time and conclude with the opportunity for confession.
Sue Druga asked for help with the bagel social on March 14. It involves setting things up and is easy to do. Sue also asked for help with the shoe box sorting on April 21. Adrienne Terleck is in charge of the sorting.
The meeting adjourned with prayer at 8 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for March 22.