207 Tompkins Street Syracuse, NY 13204

St. John the Baptist

Beginning of the Liturgical Year (2024 - 2025)

In the Eastern Catholic Churches, the new Church Year starts on September 1st (Gregorian Calendar), ending on August 31st, and starts September 14th (Julian Calendar) and ends September 13th.

The first holy day of obligation in this liturgical year is September 8, The Nativity of the Blessed Mother.

The vigil of the feast will be the 4 p.m. Divine Liturgy on Saturday, September 7. Sunday liturgies on the fest day, September 8, will be 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.


 The winter schedule for Divine Liturgies begins on:
          Sunday, September 8
             NEXT SUNDAY
 9:00AM  English/Ukrainian
 11:00AM  Ukrainian


New Boiler Needed!

We need your help! The church's boiler/heating system needs to be replaced. We are asking parishioners for donations to help offset the cost of purchasing and installing this vital system.

Please put your donation in an envelope marked "Boiler Project" and drop it in the collection basket. You may also stop by the rectory on Tuesday during office hours to make a donation. You may also donate online through the WeShare Giving page on the website.


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!
 
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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: Winter (September): 9:00 a.m., English and Ukrainian;  11:00 a.m.  Ukrainian
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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