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Saints Peter & Paul UOC 8410 West 131st St. Palos Park, IL 60464

V. Rev. Vasyl Sendeha — Rector www.sspeterandpauluoc.net

Rev.vasyl@yahoo.com 708-361-5165

Parish Council President

Sandra Hladky

Sisterhood of St. Anne

Andrea Manson

Church School Director

Pat Wolsko

Ukrainian Saturday School

Director PM Olenka

Church Choir Director

George Cepynsky

Seraphim Group President

Debbie Pierog

50/50 Club President

Michael Gbur

Jr. UOL

President Antony Sendeha

What a won-derful day Glory to God! God was truly glorified in our parish on Sunday of February 2, 2020. Warm and sunny Febru-ary day turned out to be an amazing day. Parish temple

welcoming worshipers who came to pray together. Uplifting Divine Liturgy as every-one present participated in one way or an-other. It was nice to hear children voices singing along with a choir. Churching the newly baptized baby Michailo. Lines to re-ceive Holy Eucharist. Those are just some of the highlights of beginning of a wonder-ful day. The celebration of the special day has con-

Soup-er Bowl Sunday 2020

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A word on Fasting

tinued in the Church Hall as my faithful people have gathered to feast upon 18 different soups. This year’s Soup-er Bowl Sunday was an amazing success, as many volunteers have stepped in to make it happen. Eighteen talented chefs of our parish made delicious soups; generous donors have donated all kinds of supplies from napkins, bowls and utensils to monetary donations and donations of variety of bread and sweets for the dessert table. Many have volunteered their time and labor to set up and clean up after the event. To share a bowl of hot soup felt extra special, knowing that you are making a difference in the life of the poor and afflicted people. Having such a big variety was hard to decide which one to try. I bet all of them were delicious as after trying them people were filling containers to take home. No one was in rush to leave. Parishioners enjoyed the soups and each others company. Our par-ish family by working for a common cause and socializing by hav-ing a great time of having soup has raised funds for Soup kitchen of St. Andrew Society. This is the deed of the community that lives God’s word. This is the faith at work. This is one of many great days of our parish family! This is the way to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday! How did yours go? Remaining in the love of Our Lord and God Jesus Christ, Fr. Vasyl The Meaning of Fasting continued from the previous bulletin Fasting is as old as the human race. Fasting was practiced by pa-gan religions, Judaism and Christianity, and it was generally con-sidered an important element of religious life, although with differ-ent practices and understanding. In the ancient religions of the East fasting meant a complete abstention from food for a certain period of time — one day or more. The origin of fasting as a moral disci-pline, especially among the old pagan religions is very obscure, just as their understanding of God was inadequate and vague. The Apostles of Christ continued in prayer and fasting, and com-manded others to do the same. They fasted also as they accom-plished their ministries by the power of the Holy Spirit and by prayer, as we reads in the Acts: Now in the church at Antioch... while they were worshipping the

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Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee. Tone one. Remembrance of all the departed who suffered in the years of persecution for faith in Christ. Translation of the relics (437) of St. John Chrysostom, archbishop of Constantinople. Venerable Peter of Egypt (5th c.). New Martyr Demetrius at Constantinople (1784) (Greek). Venerable Titus the Soldier, monk of the Kiev

2 Timothy 3:10-15 Luke 18:10-14 Romans 8:28-39 Martyrs Luke 21:8-19 Martyrs

Reader of the Hours - Jeremy Oryhon Reader of the Eng. Epist.– Jeremy Oryhon Reader of the Ukr. Epist.– Natalie Cepynsky

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Sunday of the Prodigal Son. Tone two. Holy and Righteous Symeon the God-receiver and Anna the Prophetess (1st c.). New Hieromartyr John, Timothy, Adrian priests and Martyrs Vladimir, Michael (1938). St. Ignatius of Mariupol in Crimea, metropoli-tan of Gothia and Kafa (1786). Prophet Azarias (10th c.B.C.). Martyrs Papias, Diodorus, and Claudianus at Perge in Pamphylia (250). Mar-tyrs Adrian and Eubulus, at Caesarea in Cappa-docia (310). Martyr Blaise of Caesarea in Cap-padocia (3rd c.). St. Ansgar, bishop of Ham-burg, enlightener of Denmark and Sweden (865).

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Luke 15:11-32

Reader of the Hours - Gayle Woloschak Reader of the Eng. Epist.– Gayle Woloschak Reader of the Ukr. Epist.– Stefania Turiy

Wednesday February 12

Three Hierarchs 9:30am Divine Liturgy

Saturday February 15

Meeting of the Lord 9:00am Divine Liturgy

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Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for me Barna-bas and Saul (Paul) for the work to which I have called them.' Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off. (Acts. 13:-13) Today, I think it is safe to say, the practice and idea of fasting is largely ignored. Some people say that God's people need not fast since we are saved by grace and not by works, and that fast-ing can easily become hypocritical, done merely for show and for the condemnation of others. Many others generally dismiss fasting as something old-fashioned, simple and naïve. "This is the twentieth century; those rules were made for the past and simpler days." Nonetheless, in spite of present practice of most people, we must take the practice of fasting seriously, if for no other reason, then out of respect for other people, throughout Christian histo-ry, who have taken it seriously. We all need to develop the habit of saying no to our carnal passions and desires. What we need is self-discipline and self-control. These are acquired only through regular spiritual exercise — namely through fasting. Fasting is not at all an act of mortification for mortification's sake. It is not a "little suffering" which is somehow pleasing to God. It is not a punishment which is to be sorrowfully endured in payment for sins. On the contrary, fasting for a Christian, should be a joyful experience, because fasting is a self-discipline which we voluntarily impose upon ourselves in order to become better persons and better Christians. The sin of not fasting is the sin of failing to employ a practice which is abso-lutely necessary to a sinful person in his struggle to overcome his sins and to gain the love and communion of God. Fasting is an art fully mastered by the Saints. These holy men and women, who have taken their religion and fasting seriously, can be of great help to us. They offer a number of recommenda-tions for fasting. To be continued

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Seraphim Group

Parish Council

Next Parish Council is Sunday February 16 after the Divine Lit-urgy. Representatives from parish organizations must be present. Meeting is open to the public.

Sisterhood of St. Anne

Thank you very much to all of our volunteers for helping us out past week. God bless our volunteers!

From the treasurer’s office

Dear Parish Family, In an effort to go green and save on postage, 2019 individual do-nation statements will be issued upon request. Requests can be made by email (jngrzymski@hotmail.com) OR cell phone (708.704.6401 call or text) OR by stopping in the back office in church. Thank you, John Grzymski

Our next meeting is set for Tuesday, February 11th at 12:00 in the Church Hall. Please bring your fa-vorite "sweet treat" to add to our Valentine Theme. We may be watching a movie or playing a game or two. We will discussing future activities and meetings. Join us for an afternoon of socializing and relaxing with friends. Jesus is Baptized!! Debbie Pierog 708-710-6009 Text or Call. Deb12153@aol.com

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For the health of my Father Pavlo in Ukraine by Hal-

yna Kashpar

For the health of our friend Naum and full recovery after the

open heart surgery by Ludmila Piskoun

For the health of Ana, Viorel, Denis, Michael, Vasile, Oxana,

Ciprian, Andreea, Arseni, Victor, Christina, Valeriu, Sergiu,

Elena, Nicolai, Zinaida, Yana, Natalia by Valeriu

For the health , Gods blessing and speedy recovery of Rich

Ganske by PM Olenka

For the health of Rich Ganske by Fr. Vasyl

For the health of Tina Palasti by PM Olenka

For the health of Richard Kimak by Fr. Vasyl

—————————————————————–——— In memory of my Mother Polina. Memory Eternal by Halyna

Kashpar

In memory of Anthony Kaczor by Michael Supilowski

In memory of my husband Volodimer, father, mother,

soster:Luba, Slava, brother Mykola and nephiew Michailo by

Mariya & Anthony Zerebny

In memory of my parents Stefurak, Platzok, Matveev, Yaniv,

Yurchik, Zerebny Family. Memory Eternal by Mariya & Antho-

ny Zerebny

Seven Day Vigil Candles

Snow Duty

If unable to make your scheduled week, please find a replacement for yourself. WEEK OF 02/09 THRU 02/15 -- Fr. Vasyl WEEK OF 02/16 THRU 02/22 -- Theodore Larson WEEK OF 02/23 THRU 02/29 -- George Cepynsky WEEK OF 03/01 THRU 03/07 ------------ Tom Gbur WEEK OF 03/8 THRU 03/14 ------------ Fr. Vasyl

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We ask all of you to remember in your prayers the following individuals, who are in need of God's healing and grace: Christine, Irene Belkow, Alla Grzymski, Kathy Grzymski, Joseph Kapusta, Richard Kimak, Leona Jaksich, Jeanne Maack, Pani Mary Donahue, Tina Palasti, Donna Nevels, Maria, Andrew J, Tony Zerebny, Maria Savoy, Nicole, Tom Macauliffe, Elena, John, Michael P, Christine, Anthony, Cathe-rine Hladky, Andrew Hladky, Dean Manson, Pavlo, Barbara Pat-ronik, Elias, Katie Bruce, Patti Faye, Toni Marie Klavin, Mi-chael Kimak, Chloe Mckinney, Yuriy Zmysly, Paul Jr & Doro-thy Seliga, Wolodymer Kashpar, Priest Vasyl Dovhan, Priest David Clooney, Priest Petro, PM Maria, Frankie, Zachary, Orest, Oksana, Alexander, Paul, Olga. If there is anyone who is in need of prayers, and you want to add them to the prayer corner, please notify Fr. Vasyl. If you would like me to visit with the Sacraments of the Holy Confession and Eucharist, please call the rectory to set up an appointment. I will gladly visit everyone.

Prayer Corner for the Month of February

In memory of Lubov, Theodora, Kazimierz, Vic-tor, Algimantan. Requested by Diana.

Jr. UOL Chapter

Jr. UOL members are asked to stay after Sunday School today for our regular monthly meeting. Antony Sendeha

Second Collection

Monthly Memorial Service February 16

Parish council dedicated second collection for Sundays in Feb-

ruary to benefit Seminary of St. Sophia. St. Sophia is a theolog-

ical school of Ukrainian Orthodox Church. It works on for-

mation and education of future priests in our church as well as

offers verity of courses on philosophy, theology as well as

church history for anyone willing to attend.

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Today — Donna & Jim Nevels 02/16/2020 Gayle Woloschak 02/23/2020 Pancake Flip 03/01/2020 Cheese fare Sunday 03/8/2020 Annual Meeting- Sisterhood Luncheon 03/15/2020 Mary Lamantia 03/22/2020 Neswick/Salup Family 03/29/2020 Ludmila Piskoun and Olga Piskoun 04/5/2020 Janet / John Beck and Pat /Mike Beck 04/12/2020 Palm Sunday UOL Brunch 04/19/2020 PASCHA 04/26/2020 Nina Coker Please remember the dates you are signed up to do the coffee hour. If you would like to volunteer for the Coffee Hour or need to change your scheduled date, please see Olga Piskoun call 708-361-5165 or email opiskoun@yahoo.com

Coffee Hour Schedule

Church Humor

A police man is driving down the road when all of the sudden the freeway starts to get backed up. Not long after, he finds himself stuck in traffic going about 20 miles an hour. So he drives up around the traffic to see what the problem was. When he gets to the front, he sees 3 nuns driving in a car at about 20 miles an hour. So he pulls them over and lets the traffic get by. He then asks them "Do you know the speed lim-it." They answer, "Yes" and they point towards the 22 freeway sign and say "We were going 22 miles per hour. The policeman shakes his head and says, "No, that's the free-way sign... the speed limit sign is over there." And with that he points to the correct MPH sign. "Ohhh..." said all of the nuns until the nun in the back starts cracking up. "What's wrong" asks the police man... The nun replies, "Well, you should have seen us yesterday on the 135!"