From The Pastor
Congratulations to Louis Pizzuti on his ordination to full deacon as of Sunday, August 14. May God grant Lou many happy years in his ministry. Mnohaya Lita
Congratulations to the 2022 Festival Basket Winners
Sewing Fun - Heidi Breu
Gardener - Kristina Williams
Quilt Wall Hanging - Debbie Clare
Red's from Spain - Mac C.
Ukrainian Spirit - Kathleen Pyatak
Lotto Wreath - Tanner Whitt
50" Smart TV - Kathleen Hart
Lotto Tree - Paula Lawton
White Wine Basket - Gloria Richey
Ukrainian - Kristina Williams
Quilt - Kelly Fleet
Relax - Lesia Lucyszyn
Barbeque - Olga Morse
Bubbles and Balloons - Mark Kaszycki
A very special thank you to all who generously donated items and monetary donations to help put the Festival Basket Raffle together.
May God Grant all of you many happy years.
Mnohaya Lita!
Diocesan Charities Appeal 2022
The money raised from this special collection is used to help educate future priests for our Stamford Diocese and our Ukrainian Catholic Church throughout the world. All parishioners are encouraged to give. Forms can be found near the side entrance of the church. Completed forms with donation may be placed in the collection basket, mailed to or dropped off at the rectory.
► Please make checks payable to: “St. John the Baptist UCC”
► DO NOT MAIL your donation directly to Stamford.
Our assessment for this year of $8,000.
To date we have raised: $4,920.00
Thank you to All who have given.
New Liturgy Times - Summer Hours
8:30AM (English) 10:00AM. (Ukrainian)
Новий график Літургії - Літні години
З неділі, 15 травня, парафія повернеться до літніх годин у неділю.
Новий график Літургії: 8:30 ранку (англійською) : 10:00 (українська)
PROVIDING SUPPORT TO UKRAINE
COVID-19 guidelines update:
Please note that updated protocols based on the new directives from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), New York State, Syracuse Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, and the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford include
Effective February 9, 2022:
- Face masks are not required at church services. However, attendees should feel comfortable wearing a mask if they decide to do so. Masks are still required in the school following the Governor's program.
- Prayer books and hymnals will be available in the pews.
- Bulletins will be available after Divine Liturgy.
And remember: if you are not feeling well, please stay home.
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 also to 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 Hours starting May 15: 8:30 a.m., English and Ukrainian; 10:00 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.
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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 Martha Wojtowycz.
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.