Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church

44 Benzinger St, Buffalo, NY 14206

http://www.peterandpauloca.com/
(716) 893 0044 -office (716) 220 8724 - Fr. Vlads cell

Fr. Volodymyr Zablotskyy, Acting Rector Martin Napierski Council President Linda Mucyn - Choir Director

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

10th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Tone 1. Church New Year (Indiction). St. Simeon the Stylite (the Elder) and his mother, Ven. Martha (ca. 428). Martyr Aithalas of Persia (380). Holy Forty Women Martyrs and Martyr Ammon the Deacon, their teacher, at Heraclea in Thrace (4th c.). Martyrs Callista and her brothers, Evodius and Hermogenes, at Nicomedia (309). Righteous Joshua the Son of Nun (16th c. B.C.). Synaxis of the Most-holy Theotokos in the Miasenga Monastery (commemorating the finding of her Icon there864). The CHERNIGOV-GETHSEMANE Icon of the Most-holy Theotokos (1869).

1 Corinthians 4:9-16 (Epistle)

9 For I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last, as men condemned to death; for we have been made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men. 10 We are fools for Christs sake, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored! 11 To the present hour we both hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, and beaten, and homeless. 12 And we labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure; 13 being defamed, we entreat. We have been made as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things until now. 14 I do not write these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I warn you. 15 For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. 16 Therefore I urge you, imitate me.

Matthew 17:14-23 (Gospel)

14 And when they had come to the multitude, a man came to Him, kneeling down to Him and saying, 15 Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water. 16 So I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not cure him. 17 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I

be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him here to Me. 18 And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him; and the child was cured from that very hour. 19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, Why could we not cast it out? 20 So Jesus said to them, Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, Move from here to there, and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. 21 However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting. 22 Now while they were staying in Galilee, Jesus said to them, The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men, 23 and they will kill Him, and the third day He will be raised up. And they were exceedingly sorrowful. As a friendly reminder

Great Vespers is served every Saturday at 4:00PM. If you are able to, we encourage everyone to join us as we celebrate this beautiful evening prayer service which helps prepare ourselves for the celebration of The Divine Liturgy on Sunday Morning which begins at 10:00 AM. We should make every effort to come to the services that are offered so that we can enrich our spiritual growth and well as enrich our Life in Christ. We should also make every effort to be in church at least a few minutes before the service begins so that we are spiritually prepared to celebrate the services. ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS Sat, Sept 7th Sts. Peter & Paul will join with St. Georges and arrange a Day at the Zoo for the children of the Parish. See bulletin for more information. Sun, Sept 22nd - 12pm-2pm ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER & Dessert Sale. This is a Council sponsored event that we began in August and it was a neighborhood success. Mark your calendars for the September Spaghetti Sale. We will also sell desserts: cookies, brownies, cake slices, pie slices. We are asking our parishioners to donate a dessert for this event. Please help support our parish. Bring a friend. Sun, Sept 29th , 12pm-3pm Mark your calendars - St. Georges Orthodox Church. ANNUAL BYZANTINE MARKETPLACE Dinners to Dine-in or Take-out! Adults - $10.00 Children (under 10) - $4.00 Menu Mediterranean Chicken , Stuffed Cabbage Pierogie Rice Pilaf Green Beans Dessert Tabbouleh or Garden Salad Ethnic Breads Coffee, Tea, Soda. See Fr. Vlad for details or reservations.

Coming Soon: NSS Chinese Auction & Bake Sale - Stay tuned for more information SOUP KITCHEN Next Soup Kitchen Sept 21 & Sept 28. What is a Distinguished Diocesan Benefactor? In order to fund necessary ministries and fulfill the work of the Church in the Diocese of New York and New Jersey, Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors generously contribute financial support. Their contributions are voluntary, significant, and arise from thankfulness and gratitude to God for blessings received. Through their generosity the diocese obtains much needed funding to build up and nourish the Body of Christ (His Holy Church). Without them, many essential ministries would simply go unfunded and unattended.
Please consider becoming a Distinguished Diocesan Benefactor! By offering a sacrificial gift of $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 or whatever you are able this year, you will enable our Diocese to financially support a vitally important ministry of your choice.

FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR MOST HOLY LADY, THE THEOTOKOS AND EVER-VIRGIN MARY

SEPTEMBER 8
The birth and early life of the Virgin Mary is not recorded in the Gospels or other books of the New Testament, however this information can be found in a work dating from the second century known as the Book of James or Protevangelion. According to the story found in this book, Mary's parents, Joachim and Anna, were childless for many years. They remained faithful to God, but their prayers for a child were unanswered. One day, when Joachim came to the temple to make an offering, he was turned away by the High Priest who chastised him for his lack of children. To hide his shame, Joachim retreated to the hill country to live among the shepherds and their flocks. As Joachim was praying, his wife Anna was praying at the same time at their house in Jerusalem. An angel appeared to both of them and announced that Anna would have a child whose name would be known throughout the world. Anna promised to offer her child as a gift to the Lord. Joachim returned home, and in due time Anna bore a daughter, Mary.
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Prayers for sick and home-bound: Father Herman, Ann, Marianne, Theresa, Eugene, Alexander, Bohdan, Robert, Jonas, Tom, Gosha, Anonymous Intentions

WEEKLY CALENDAR: Sat, Aug 31st - Giant Yard Sale 45 Ideal St Sat, Aug 31st - 4pm Vespers Sunday, Sept 1st 9:30am General Confession Sun, Sept 1, 2013 10am Divine Liturgy Sat., Sept 7th - Childrens event Day at the Zoo Sat, Sept 7th -8th - Beginning of the Feast of Nativity of the Theotokos Sat, Sept 7th - 4pm Vespers Sun, Sept 8st 10am Divine Liturgy Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos MARK YOUR CALENDARS! COMING EVENTS Sat, Sept 14 10am Hall Russian Cooking demonstration Sun, Sept 15th - noon, Council Meeting Sun, Sept 22 noon Fundraising Spaghetti Dinner Sun, Oct 20 noon Pig Roast and Bills/Dolphins Game Sat, Nov 2nd Pierogi Sale AND REALLY SAVE THE DATE Parish 120th Anniversary - Sept. 28th 2014

Council Meeting Highlights August

RECTORS REPORT: 1. 8/12/2013: Baptism 2. NSS donation: $440.00 (from ticket sales) and $400.00 coming from NSS. 3. Review of Diocesean Guidelines for Child Protection. Father attended conference on child protection in the church. . 4. Insurance Inspection Church Hall Items needing attention: *Electrical fuses in the church, fire extinguisher inspections, cleaning of the Hood system; emergency light in hall 5. City citation for Garbage cans

STAROSTA REPORT: 1. Tables donate/sell old tables 2. Scanning Project Scan and shred all old records and documents in office and scan documents in Safe Deposit Box project underway FINANCIAL REPORT: Linda Mucyn 1. Current checking account balance as of 7-31-2013: $16,020.70 2. Current income: $41.90 to the good. Total in the red $891.03 OLD BUSINESS: 1. Choir Director: working on building and training choir; starting in September: Choir rehearsals will be on Thursdays at 5:30pm 2. Roof repair: Group to clean roof in Hall 3. Church bell: 5. Leak in rectory: on hold 6. Dishwasher: looking into getting it working 7. Windows: Get estimate for replacement 8. Parking Lot: nothing new 9. Feet needed for chairs. 10. Rental Agreement: under review 11. Alcoholics Anonymous: we will advertise hosting opportunity in ABLEY 12. Father Michael visit: -please coordinate with Jeannie 13. Air conditioning for the hall: get quote from TRS 14. Parking Lot: need to get survey and RFP to architect to provide a quote 15. Water Bill: Check into size of pipes to reduce charges. 16. Fundraisers: *Cooking Demonstrations: 8/17/2013: 4 people were there. Next one will be on 9/7/2013 as 9/14/2013 is a strict fast. *Spaghetti Dinners: 8/18/2013 and 9/22/2013 *NSS Penny auction, penny raffle, basket raffle, luncheon and bake sale 10/13 *Pierogi Sale: will check on flour donation from Mr. Price at Federal Bakers *Pig Roast: need to arrange for pig roast and for special event liquor license. *Tickets to cost $15.00 presale, $20.00 at the door, $10.00 for children NEW BUSINESS: 1. NO Zumba or Soup Kitchen in August 2. Garage Sale: Labor Day weekend Saturday with a rain date of Sunday. Rent a parking lot. Charge $20.00 per table. Motion to approve: Michael; seconded: Mary Thomas Scott 3. Flower Sale: Linda to check

PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US

Dr. Christine Hoeplinger, DDS 3626 Seneca St. West Seneca, NY 14224 Phone (716) 674-9444 www.hoeplingerdental.com Dr. Natalka Stachiw, MD Western NY Ear, Nose and Throat 3626 Seneca St., West Seneca, NY 14224 Phone (716) 675-5711 www.wnyent.com

Visit by His Grace Bishop Michael

During the weekend of August 24-25 Bishop Michael made his annual visit to Sts. Peter and Paul. Prior to the Divine Liturgy, Steven Camp was tonsured to the order of Reader. God grant Reader Steve Many Years!

The weekend was filled beautiful celebrations and fellowship with Bishop Michael. Fr. Vlad and Matushka Jeanne would like to thank every one who contributed and helped with the preparation of food. Special thank you to our choir director Linda Mucyn and choir members both from our parish and visitors who made the celebration very beautiful and edifying.

~~Fr. Vlad