St. John the Baptist

2025 Syracuse Ukrainian Festival

We invite you to join us for the Syracuse Ukrainian Festival on July 25 - 26, 2025! The festival is an excellent opportunity to learn about Ukrainian culture and enjoy a fun-filled weekend with friends and family.

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Summer Hours for Weekend Liturgies

Please be aware that start times for Sunday liturgies go into effect this Sunday, June 1^st.

Sunday Times:

8:30 a.m. for English and Ukrainian

10:00 a.m. for Ukrainian with the choir

Saturday vigil liturgy time remains the same: 4:00 p.m.

Blessing of Graves

Pentecost Sunday: Sunday, June 8

This year’s grave blessings will begin at 12:00 pm with a Panakhyda Service at the main grave. Following the service, Father Mihai will then bless the graves for the families.

Church Interior Update Completed!

Our church interior has been updated with a brighter look. See a few photos here.

Thank you to those who have donated to support this important project. Donations are still being accepted, and donors will be listed in our weekly bulletin.

PROVIDING SUPPORT TO UKRAINE

St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church has established an Humanitarian Aid fund to accept monetary donations for Ukraine.

We accept cash and checks made payable to “St. John the Baptist UCC.” Please place your donation in an envelope and mark Ukraine on the envelope.

Credit Card donations can be made right here on the church’s website on our WeShare page. Once there, you can click on the Help Ukraine tab and follow the prompts.

NO amount is too small!

Links summary:

https://www.ukrarcheparchy.us

https://www.gofundme.com/f/humanitarian-aid-to-victims-of-war-in-ukraine

https://www.mightycause.com/story/M1wzpf

Thank you for your prayers. Our parish and the Ukrainian American community in Onondaga County thank everyone for praying for peace in Ukraine. We ask that you continue to hold Ukraine in your prayers for a peaceful resolution to the aggression on our homeland's western border.

Newly Established Prayer Chain

Our parish has re-ignited a prayer chain for special intentions. Sponsored by the Apostleship of Prayer, please feel free to submit your special requests and volunteer as a member of the prayer chain. If you would like to be part of the Prayer Chain or have a prayer request, please contact:

Linda Wisnowski - (English only) at 315-451-0712; or Lesia Nowey - (Ukrainian & English) at 315-857-7281. All requests are confidential.

DIVINE LITURGY
Saturday: 4:00 p.m. English
Sunday: Summer (June 1): 8:30 a.m., English and Ukrainian; 10:00 a.m. Ukrainian with choir.
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 a.m.

Holy Days: 9 a.m. on the Feast Day; 6 p.m. Vigil the evening before the Feast.

May: Moleben to the Mother of God, 6 p.m. every Wednesday

June: Moleben to Christ the Lover of Mankind, 6 p.m. every Wednesday

OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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INFORMATION
Confessions: Confessions before and after Liturgies or by request.
Baptisms: Please contact the parish office before arranging the date.
Marriage: Call the parish at least 6 months in advance. Pre-marital counseling is mandatory.
Religious Education: Religious Education every Sunday at 10 am in the parish school. If you would like to register your children please contact Raymond Wihak.
Sacrament of the Sick: In case of emergency, call parish anytime.
Bulletin Deadline: Monday of every week.
Church Facilities: Any use of church facilities must be cleared in advance at the rectory.
Cemetery: The purchase of cemetery plots is a privilege reserved for parishioners. Please contact the rectory before any major improvements are undertaken.
Bequests: In making out your will, kindly remember your church. St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Syracuse NY is our legal title.

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