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.
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.
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