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September 17, 2017 Catechetical Sunday

From the Desk of the Pastor will return next week.

New Things Happening at Holy Trinity:

Please pray for the souls of Luba Hlutkowsky and Walter Demain who were

buried at our cemetery on Friday, Sept. 15th. Luba was the

beloved wife of the late Peter Hlutkowsky who died on

August 16, 2017 and the mother to Sonya Soutus (Rev.

Anibal) and Roman Hlutkowsky (Pat Teliho) and

grandmother to Romana, Christina and Oriana. Luba

founded the Poltava Ukrainian Dance Co. and was one of the

founders of Ridna Shkola and the DRC. May her memory be eternal!

Walter was the beloved husband of the late Mary Demain who died in 1971 and

the beloved father of John (Joyce) Demain & the late Robert Demain, who died

at the age of 5, and grandfather of Jeffrey, Justin and Jason. He will be laid to rest

with full military honors. May his memory be eternal!

Kitchen Renovation has advanced to include new lighting to go with the new

plumbing and ventilation. The Kitchen Donations have reached $16,689. We

would like to thank Becky Crumrine for her recent donation in memory of Jean

Kincak!

New to our CCD program: A Pre-Kindergarten class will be added to our CCD

Program starting today! For information, contact Mark Medwig or Fr. Jason.

Annual Eparchial Fall Youth Retreat - “The Giver” is just around the corner!

It will be held Oct. 7 & 8 at Crestfield Camp and Conference Center in Slippery

Rock, PA. There will be 2 beautiful new heated cottages with comfortable bunks,

full indoor shower and restroom facilities. This retreat is open to grades 7-12.

Early Bird Registration $50 by September 18th!!! Please see the Registration

Form further in this bulletin. Contact Lisa Hladio with any questions.

[email protected]

Holy Trinity Parish Picnic will take place Sunday, October 1st at 3pm at Trinity

Acres. See next week’s bulletin for more information.

The Family Fully Alive Part IV – “Creating the Future” can be found in the

church vestibule. If you need additional copies, call the rectory. “The challenges

of family life require support – no family can flourish on its own. Families need

their parishes and their parishes need them.”

Sunday, October 29th – Bishop Robert’s 80th Birthday Celebration in our

church hall after the 11am Divine Liturgy. Please see the invitation in this

bulletin. To be sure we will have enough food and available seating, please notify

the rectory by phone or email on the number in your party. This event will be

catered by The Cooked Goose and will be a wonderful way to wish Bishop Robert

a very Happy 80th Birthday!!!

Sunday, November 5th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. has been reserved for Holy

Trinity’s participation at the 40 Days for Life Vigil. We will meet at

the Planned Parenthood Clinic (933 Liberty Avenue) in downtown

Pittsburgh, which has free on-street parking on Sundays. Two vigil

participants per hour is what is recommended. We need 8 participants. Please

contact Fr. Deacon Myron at 412-303-9086 or [email protected].

PRAYER List: Please Keep in your prayers: Anastasia Chruszcz, Stephanya

Borszcz, Daniel Holowaty, John Maslany, Helen Novak, Joe Popivchak,

Mary Simek, Tillie Volanski, Donald Schultz, Dr. Justine Perhosky, James

Holdcroft, John Yenchik, Raymond Komichak, Jim Nadeo, Melissa Pierce

Leary, Michael Buny, David DuSold, Ryan Eckel, Dr. Jim Van Horn, Mary

McLaughlin, Tallulah Headrick, Sharon Maddern, Francis Leone, Bob

Kness, Carol Ostaffe and Chuck Gibson Jr.

September #2 Excerpt from Christ Our Pascha: Holy Tradition:

According to the testimony of St. Basil the Great, Holy Tradition is that

which “the Lord himself taught us, what the apostles preached, what the

Fathers held fast, and what the martyrs confirmed.” It includes all that was

transmitted to us by Christ himself, as well as the teaching of the apostles

and the faith of the Church. Saint Basil notes: … of the beliefs and practices

which are preserved in the Church, some that we possess are derived from

written teaching; others we have received, delivered to us through the Mysteries and by

Apostolic Tradition; all of these in relation to true religion have the same force… Were

we to attempt to reject such customs as having no written authority, on the ground that

the importance they possess is small, we should unintentionally injure the Gospel in its

essentials; or, rather, we would make our public definition a mere phrase and nothing

more. (#31b)

Christ our Pascha Study Group – will start on October 15th physically at 12:30 pm at

Sts. Peter & Paul Church (Ambridge, PA, but also through Zoom.com. Dates and

Topics for discussion: Oct. 15th – Patriarch’s letter, structure of catechism, based on

Anaphora and Creed, unique features; Nov 12th - Faith of Our Church, what do we

believe, Creed; and Dec 10th – Holy Scripture and Tradition, Kerygma & Catechesis,

Holy Fathers & Mothers, Growth in Faith. To join this study group, you will need a

computer, IPhone or IPad with a camera and microphone. To learn how to download

Zoom or have any questions, contact Sr. Ann at 412-260-1607 or [email protected].

“Christ our Pascha” Catechisms are on sale in the rectory. Call and have one set

aside for you: $20 each

NEXT Saturday, Sept. 23rd, 2017, Soyuz Ukrainok, Pittsburgh Br.

27 will sponsor its annual Vyshyvani Vechornytsi with Presentation of

Debutantes at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott (777 Aten Road

Coraopolis, PA 15108). Cocktails: 5:30-6:30pm; Program &

Presentation of Debutantes: 6:30pm; & Dinner to follow. Dancing

8:00pm to 11:00pm to the Music of the Continental Dukes. Tickets: Adults $45,

Children $20, Dance only $10. For reservations call Anne Konecky at 412-343-0309 or

Slava Komichak at 412-833-6657 by TOMORROW, Monday, Sept. 18th.

Ukrainian Festival is sponsored by St. Anne’s Ukrainian Church (4130

Kirk Road, Austintown, OH 44511) on Sunday, September 24 from 12:00

Noon until 6:00pm.Kashtan Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Parma,

Ukrainian Music by the Zaps Orchestra. Authentic Ukrainian food, St.

Anne’s famous pyrohi, kielbasa & sauerkraut, borscht, holupki, haluski, St.

Anne’s kolachi & other baked goods, Baskets Auction, raffles and Ukrainian

Beer, & other refreshments. $2 admission (enters you for a chance to win 1 dozen frozen

pyrohi). Free parking!

78th Annual LUC Convention will be October 6, 7 & 8 at Genetti Best

Western Hotel & Conference Center (77 East Market St., Wilkes-Barre,

PA 18701). Registration & Hotel Reservation is due September 15. Any

questions, call 1-570-759-2824 or 1-570-489-1256. For a copy of the full

Convention mail out forms, contact Nick Kotow, President, Western

Pennsylvania Council at 412-835-8714 or [email protected]

Kickoff Event takes place next Sunday, Sept. 24th at

5pm at Holy Wisdom Parish, St. Boniface Church (2208

East St. Pittsburgh, 15212). The speaker is Kurt

Kondrich, pro-life advocate whose efforts led to the passing of Chloe’s Law. This

fall’s 40 days runs from Wednesday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 5. For more

information, contact Fr. Dcn. Myron Spak at 412-303-9086 or [email protected].

Also, www.40daysforlife.com/Pittsburgh or www.40daysforlifepittsburgh.com.

Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival will be held at Our Lady of Victory Maronite Catholic

Church (1000 Lindsay Rd. Scott Twp.) on September 16-17 from 11am-10pm on Friday

and Saturday and from Noon – 6pm on Sunday. Spinach pies, lamb kabob, tabbouli,

Lebanese desserts, just to name a few!! On Sat. come at 6pm to hear Said Abi Akl &

Band. Pre-order online, credit cards accepted, free admission and parking.

www.pghlebanesefestival.com 412-278-0841.

Also, a Mediterranean Food Festival will be sponsored by St. George Orthodox

Church on October 27-29 at their NEW LOCATION, from Noon -8pm Fri & Sat and

Noon – 6pm on Sunday. Order by phone or online & Credit Cards accepted. Take out

or Dine in! The new location is 3230 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017, Dinners

include Shish Kabob Lamb, Mediterranean Chicken and Baked Kibbee and Much

more! For more info call 412-221-2277, www.stgeorgebridgeville.org.

Young Adult’s Vespers & Pizza will be sponsored by Sts. Cyril & Methodius

Byzantine Catholic Seminary (3605 Perrysville Ave, Pgh 15214) on Saturday, Oct. 7th

at 5:00 p.m. Come pray and eat with your fellow young adults. Families and Children

are welcome! Free-will offering to offset pizza costs and to thank the seminary for

hosting. RSVP at [email protected].

Saturday, November 4th - Holy Trinity’s Food,

Flea Market and Bake Sale- Cleaning out your

attic or garage? Bring gently used “sellable”

items to the church hall after October 1st to be

used in the Flea Market! Also on November 4th - The presentation of the UTS 2017

Ukrainian of the Year award to Ms. Natalie Jaresko at the Club at Nevillewood.

Saturday, November 11th - Holy Trinity’s Nite at the Races

Sunday, November 12th – Bishop’s Benefit Dinner at 1pm at St. Paul Roman Catholic

Seminary (2900 Noblestown Rd.). Look for more information on these events in future

bulletins!

Carnegie Presbyterian Church (219 Ewing Rd. Carnegie) is holding their annual

Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, October 21st from 9am – 2pm. This will be a day of

shopping! 30 + crafters and vendors, Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, homemade lunch

available to purchase, eat in or take it to go! For more information call 412-279-3223

or visit www.carnegiepresby.org.

Samaritan Counseling Center opens an office at SS. Simon and Jude (SSJ) Parish

Life Center (1625 Greentree Rd., Pittsburgh 15220 –Upper Level, Rm 37). Since 1982,

Samaritan has provided psychological counseling and educational programs to

100,000+ people. Using a mind-body-spirit approach, therapists incorporate clients’

faith beliefs into counseling without ever imposing their own. Call 412-741-7430.

Just a kind reminder for those who may have forgotten, that our parish supports a

handicapped woman in Sambir, Ukraine (Natalia is her name). This is a good and holy

work our parish does. Thank you to those who have faithfully given a little every month

to pay for her food, shelter and nursing expenses. “Whatsoever you did to the least of

these that you did unto me.”

The Church was a Mother to you in Life, providing for your Spiritual Needs: Please

Remember the Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma in your Last Will and Testament. The

wording to do this is as follows: “I give and bequeath to the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese

of St. Josaphat in Parma, located in Parma, Ohio, ___% of the residue of my estate [or:

the sum of $_____].”

Vital Stats: $2,434 was offered in the collection with another $162.50 for candles, $22

for the Eparchy, $272 for utilities, $237 for the Birth of the Theotokos, $10 for

Exaltation of Holy Cross, $50 additional Festival Lottery, $50 for the Kitchen Fund,

$45 for the Natalia Protynyak in Ukraine Fund, $50 memorial donation for Peter

Hlutkowsky, $100 donation for the Youth Group Sandwich project, and a $25 donation

to cover postage to mail out the bulletin, all for a grand total of $3,457.50. Many

blessings to all of our contributors whose sacrificial giving is known by God.

Lector Schedule for the weekend:

Saturday, Sept. 23 at 4pm: Sandy Krivonyak

Sunday, Sept. 24 at 8:30am: Terry Styran, and later at 11am: cantor

What’s happening in our parish this week….

Sat. Saturday After the Exaltation of the Cross: The most

9/16 praiseworthy great martyr Euphemia

4:00pm Divine Liturgy for the people JC

….also Divine Liturgy for the repose of Jean Kincak

requested by Helen Koss IS

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Sun. Catechetical Sunday: The holy martyrs Sophia and her

9/17 3 daughters: Vira, Nadia & Lubov

8:30am Divine Liturgy for the repose of Emily Stecko requested by

Arlene Dorn IS

9:30 am First Day of CCD

11:00am …..also Divine Liturgy for the repose of Michael & Anna

Zagorsky requested by Jean Daniels & Family JC

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Mon. Our venerable father Eumenius, bishop of Gortyn in Crete

9/18_________________________________________________________________

Tues. The holy martyrs Tropimus, Sabbatius & Dorymendontus

9/19_________________________________________________________________

Wed. The holy great martyr Eustathius Plasidas

9/20___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thurs. The holy apostle Quadratus, one of the 70 apostles

9/21_________________________________________________________________

Fri. The holy priest-martyr Phocas, bishop of Sinope

9/22_________________________________________________________________

Sat. Saturday After the Exaltation of the Cross: Conception

9/23 of St. John the Baptist

4:00pm Divine Liturgy for the people JC

….also Divine Liturgy to mark the 8th anniversary of the late

James Volanski requested by Kay & Maryann Volanski IS

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Sun. Sunday After the Exaltation of the Cross: The holy first

9/24 martyr and one equal to the apostles, Thekla

8:30am 40th Divine Liturgy for Peter Hlutkowsky IS

11:00am …..also Divine for the to mark the 4th anniversary of the

late Patricia Ann Bishop requested by the Bishop Family JC

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Birthdays…. If we left out your birthday, please call the rectory and your name will be added!

Piotr Kalymon Lucille Mosur Helen Popivchak

Craig Shymatta Dr. Roger Sembrat George Honchar

John Kuzemka David Johnson Keith Reabe

Michael Makar Raymond Steranko Marian Sywy

Dimitro Kulik Curtis Sembrat Maria Koutsyk

Volodimir Gonskyi Thomas Medwig Mary Ann Davis

Nadiya Nakonechnyy Andrew Kurzawski Andy Saad

Irena Kalymon Roman Hlutkowsky Sandy Krivonyak

Clarke Colazzi Alexander Konecky Allison Grabowski

Anna C. Kohl Randi Schultz Matthew Zaletski

The Holy Trinity Children’s Herald

Jesus Loves All His Little Children

Sept.17, 2017 Catechetical Sunday Vol.1 No.29

The root word, "catechesis," is from a Greek word meaning "to echo, or resound."

Catechesis is the act of resounding or bringing the Church's teachings to the world.

A catechist is one who teaches in the name of the Church.