Announcements
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- WE WELCOME YOU to Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church! We are happy to have you visit and worship the Lord God with us. If you would like more information about our Parish and, perhaps, becoming a parishioner, please, see Father Basil or visit our website: www.saintspeterandpaulscranton.com , or phone the rectory at 570 -343-8128 (if no answer, let phone ring 6 times and leave a message.) God Bless you!
- SUNDAY SCHOOL Sessions are held after Divine Liturgy. The upper classroom in the Center is the place to be! Thank You to our teachers, students, parents, grandparents and all who support our Sunday School programme. God Bless!
- Please, Note: The regular, monthly meeting of our Parish Council is re-scheduled for TODAY, Sunday, 8 February. All Council members are asked to attend. Parishioners are welcome, also. Your co-operation is much appreciated. God Bless!
- CHURCH CLEANING for this week, 8 February: TEAM 3 ----- Sandra Wallick, Mary Ann Hogan, Sonja Czachor and anyone else who can and cares enough to help. Please, remember to tend to the candlestands and main aisle before leaving church today. We need a few more volunteers (women and men) to supplement our cleaning teams. Can you help for an hour or so each month? Please, let Father Basil know. (570-343-8128) …….[crickets] God Bless!
- THE GREAT BLESSING OF WATER was held after Divine Liturgy on Monday (6/19 January) , the Feast of HOLY THEOPHANY – the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ. BLESSED WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE BAPTISMAL FONT. One of the reasons for the Blessing of Water, which is mentioned in the Prayer is – “… for the sanctification of their homes…”. It is a sacred, pious and beneficial tradition to bless our homes with prayer and the aspersion of Holy Theophany Water. God Bless!
- OUR PARISH HALL (SCHOOL/CENTER) is in dire need of repair. The Parish Council is and has been seeking estimates to complete the necessary work. Some bids have already been received. Please, pray for a successful completion of this work for the good of our parish. Donations towards this project are greatly appreciated. Thank You! God Bless!
- PAY A VISIT to our Parish website: www.saintspeterandpaulscranton.com. Keep up with news and Divine Services, photos, the weekly video presentation, links to Orthodox sites and more. Be a website Sponsor for a donation of just $25 per month. Sponsorship forms are available in the narthex. We need donations to keep our parish website on-line. PLEASE, favourably consider sponsoring the website for a month or more. God Bless you!
- THE HOLY FIRE, from the Church of the Resurrection * in Jerusalem, burns brightly 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. [A “link” has been included on our website for more information about the HOLY FIRE. Log-on to it when you have time.] God Bless!
- LIVE-STREAMING, and encore viewing, of the Divine Liturgy is available at - www.stjohnsmayfield.org and in living colour on the radio at 94.3 FM from Saint John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Mayfield, - Sunday at 9:30AM. - www.holytrinityorthodox.com from Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, Baltimore, (Archpriest John Vass). – Sunday at 10:00AM Rececently!celebration of the Divine Liturgy. It is NOT a substitute for NOT attending Divine Liturgy in church on Sunday or any other day. God Bless!
- A WORD (or more) of “THANKS” to our parishioners and friends who help with the upkeep of our parish church, Center, cemetery; those who help with landscaping, repairs, interior and exterior beautification and everything* you, our parishioners and friends, do to make Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church a worthy place for the glorification of God and His Holy Church. GOD BLESS YOU! MANY YEARS! – *and SNOW REMOVAL, too!!!
- WE ARE SEEKING someone to do snow plowing this winter. If you know someone who has a plow truck, and is looking to do necessary plowing, please, ask him to phone the rectory (570-343-8128) or contact someone on the Parish Council. Thanks for your help! God Bless!
- WINTER has arrived in Scranton! And it sure let us know that it did! Temps have been in the teens and single digits recently! (Brrrrr…) BUT BE OF GOOD CHEER! SPRING is on the way here! It plans to visit Scranton on Friday, 20 March, 2026, at 10:46 AM. Do you believe… It’s just 40 days till Spring!!!? We’re gettin’ there! The robins are planning flights back to NEPA (NO airport delays for the robins) , pussywillows will be poppin’ soon!; and the ‘DAFFY-DILLS” are just itchin’ to come above ground! In the meantime : Make sure you have plenty of coal in your coal bins! Take care of dry skin!, You should already have the snow-chains on your car’s tires (DRIVE SAFELY! – try to avoid any potholes). Keep your snow shovels close-by. Pick-up an extra bag of rock salt. LENT starts 23 February! Stay warm and toasty! GOD BLESS!
The Jesus Prayer
LORD JESUS CHRIST, SON OF GOD, HAVE MERCY ON ME, A SINNER!
[ pray this prayer often during the day ]
PRAY FOR PEACE IN UKRAINE
GLORY TO GOD FOR ALL THINGS!
[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!]
