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Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church
A Parish of the Moscow Patriarchate
Archpriest Basil Micek, Pastor
1897-2010 113 years

                       A N N O U N C E M E N T S

1.   WE WELCOME YOU to Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church! We
are happy to have you visit and worship with us. If you would like more information
about our Parish and becoming a member, please, see Father Basil or any member of
the Parish Council or visit our website: www.saintspeterandpaulscranton.com , or
phone the rectory at (570) 343-8128. God Bless You!

2. SUNDAY SCHOOL classes are held after Divine Liturgy. All students who are
currently in grades Pre-K through 8 are expected to attend religious classes. This is a
serious obligation incumbent upon both students and parents. Come to Sunday School
every week.

3. DURING THIS season of the Great Fast, let us worthily prepare ourselves to receive
the Holy Mysteries of Confession and Holy Communion. As a guide for Confession,
use the Lament for Sin which was presented in the Weekly Bulletin on Cheesefare
Sunday. Make your Confession sincerely in front of the Icon of the Saviour in the
presence of Christ’s Priest and receive forgiveness and absolution from Christ.
Pray the Prayers Before Confession and the Prayers Before Holy Communion which
are in your prayerbook; make peace with your family and acquaintances; attend Divine
Services; observe the Eucharistic fast (nothing to eat or drink from at least midnight
before approaching the Chalice); come to Divine Liturgy on time and partake of the
Holy Body and Blood of the Lord Christ in Holy Communion. Afterwards, pray the
Prayers of Thanksgiving After Holy Communion. Have a blessed and holy day.

4. CONFESSIONS are heard after evening Divine Service and before Divine Liturgy,
and by appointment. If you are unable to come to church for Confession and Holy
Communion, please, telephone the rectory to arrange a convenient time for Father Basil
to visit and administer the Holy Mysteries. The rectory phone number is (570) 343-
8128 (If no answer, let the phone ring 8 times – voice mail will then answer and you
can leave a message. Practice patience!)

5. THE RE-GILDING of our parish liturgical objects is an on-going holy work. Many
items have already been completed, thanks to the generosity of our parishioners and
friends. Yet to be done:
small hand Cross - $217.50
4 lampadas - at $121.50 per lampada
Lampada above Royal Doors - $442.50
Theotokos banner - $615.00**
large standing Crucifix in altar - $277.50*
** next to the Holy Altar                            *on the Table of Oblation in the sanctuary

If the Lord God instills within your heart the desire to make a donation towards this
needed, worthy and holy work, please, let us know. May the Lord Bless you!
“Blessed are those who love the beauty of Thy House, O Lord!”

6. *CHURCH CLEANING this week (14 March): TEAM # 2 – Marie Vass, Mary
Orzolek, Maryann Capwell, Barbara Togher. “Thank You” for helping to keep our
church in clean and proper condition. God Bless you!   Please, remember to tend to the
main aisle, icons and candlestands after today’s Divine Liturgy.
O LORD, I LOVE THE HOUSE IN WHICH THOU DWELLEST;
THE TENTING PLACE OF THY GLORY!

7. WE ARE just two weeks away from Palm/Willow Sunday. Please, scout around and
try to find some pusywillows for blessing on the feast. Cut, trim and bring them to
church before 25 March. The Lord God will provide willows for this early Pascha, we
just have to find them. Thanks for your important help. God bless you!

8. THE MARCH 50/50 was held last Sunday during Coffee Hour. A total of 46
“shares” was available, making the winner’s “share” 23. And the winner of the March
50/50 is………….(drum roll) ………..Maryann Capwell! Congratulations!     Many
thanks to all who support our monthly 50/50 and all our parish fundraisers. God Bless
you!

9. FINANCIAL REPORT for February, 2010: Income-$3733.90 ; Outgo-$6280.99

In February, we received a bequest from the estate of +Olga Skordinski in the amount
of$14,715.93. Our gratitude is expressed to +Olga for remembering Saints Peter and
Paul Russian Orthodox Church in her Last Will and Testament. May the Lord God
grant her rest with the saints in the Kingdom of Heaven!
MEMORY ETERNAL!   VECHNAYA PAMYAT!   MEMORY ETERNAL!

10. THE BEAUTIFUL flowers which adorned the Holy Cross last week were offered
by Zenovia Pecuch in loving memory of + Father Deacon Michael, + Matushka Susan
and + Zenaida Susko. May the Lord God grant them rest with the saints.
Zenovia, who celebrated her 90th birthday recently, resides in Tucson, Arizona. She
always remembers us here in Scranton and sends her best wishes. Thank you and may
God Bless you, Zenovia.

11. IN YOUR prayers, please, remember John Wallick who is currently a guest at
Allied Rehab. John celebrated his 96th birthday at the end of February. May the Lord
God Bless him with a speedy recovery and good health.

12. THE HOLY FIRE from the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem, burns in the
lampadas in our church. If you wish to make a donation for the burning of the Holy
Fire in the Altar (Sanctuary) or Nave (main body) of our temple, please, stop at the
candle-desk. Offering intentions may be made for the health and salvation of family and
friends, or for the blessed repose of departed Christians. A donation of $25 per month
is requested to cover the cost of candles. God Bless!

13. MISSION SERVICES (Vespers) are held in various area churches on Sundays of
the Great Fast. Our parishioners are encouraged to attend these “Missions” as a part of
Lenten discipline. The scheduled “Missions” are :
14 Mar.   - Saint John Orthodox Church, Edwardsville                - 4:00PM
14 Mar. * - Saint Basil Russian Orthodox Church, Simpson     - 5:00PM
21 Mar. - All Saints Orthodox Church, Olyphant                        - 4:00PM

14. REMEMBER, please, to offer your personal LENTEN SACRIFICE for the welfare
of our parish during this time of the Great Fast. Traditionally, an offering of $40 per
person is requested, but you may offer more or less, according to the blessings you
have received from the Lord. May the Lord God guide and bless your generosity.
Envelopes for the LENTEN SACRIFICE are available in the narthex. God Bless you!

15. PLEASE, NOTE: The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Sunday,
11 April. This change is due to the celebration of the Holy Pascha on the first Sunday
of April. Customarily, the session will be held after Divine Liturgy, in the Center. All
Council Members are asked to attend.

16. SSPPPSBB: Saint John’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 310 Broadway, Scranton,
will have a potato/cheese pierogi sale on Wednesday, 17 March. Sale is by order only.
Donation: $6.00 per dozen. Call Joanie at 344-3282 or Barbara at 342-8924.

[A word to our Parishioners and Friends:   When making your Last Will and
Testament, please, be sure to include Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church
among your beneficiaries. The Church has helped, guided and nourished you
throughout your entire life. Making a final bequest to our Parish will help you and it will
help your Parish. Pray and consider this. God Bless you!]

                                   GLORY TO GOD FOR ALL THINGS!