ST. MICHAEL’S BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH
557 West 57th Avenue
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Website: www.stmichaelbyz.org
Pastor: Very Rev. Basil Hutsko, (980-0600) Very Rev. Michael Evanick Cantor: Mr. Edward Petyo Social Center: (980-9074) SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS July 16, 2017
SAT 4:15pm Sacrament of Penance
5:00pm For the Parishoisners
SUN SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE SIX ECUMENICAL COUNCIL
10:00am +Emil Kohut, Jr (Mitzi Pogo)
THU FEAST OF ELIAS THE GREAT PROPHET
8:00am +Dan Ivanyo (Nancy & Susan Hlebasko)
SAT 4:15pm Sacrament of Penance
5:00pm For the Parishioners
SUN SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
10:00am +Dorothy Bailey (Sue Harden)
+George Stroia (Rose Stroia)
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CONFESSIONS (Sacrament of Penance): On Sunday from 9:15am to 9:35am---On Saturday from 4:15 – 4:35pm.
FRIDAY: FISH FRY/PIROHI (July 23) Delicious Fish, Shrimp and Pirohi Dinners will be served in our social center from 2:30 – 7:00pm.
A SINCERE THANK YOU to the people who bring food/donations to the Needy --- to the People who assist with the envelope/financial systems --- to the People who worked on the
church publicity --- to the Altar Servers/Instructor --- to the People who visit the sick/shut-ins --- to the People who serve as Ushers --- to the People who cleaned the church/center/school --- to the People who did repair work/cleaning up around the church property (tractors, greeters,
electrical, cafeteria equipment, plumbing/sewers, etc.) --- to the People who worked before/during/after the Fish Fry, Pirohi and Guild Bake Sale --- to the People who made generous contributions to our Parish and Eparchy Stewardship Program.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: --- John Dunda, Edward Ivanyo, Dorothy Kozma, Paul Hook, Scott Cipa, Lillian Martin, Virginia Stiburski, Judy Elliott, Mary Ann Myers, Irene Stupar, Margaret Homer, Sonya Mandziak, Casimir J. Laczkowski, and Anthony Slinker. If you wish to be added or removed from the prayer list please call the parish office at (219) 980-0600.
NUT ROLLS FOR SALE: If you would like to buy some nut rolls, please see Mary Milosovich or Fr. Basil after Liturgy. The rolls are $15.00 each.
ST. NICHOLAS APOSTOLATE MEETING: The St. Nicholas Apostolate will have a meeting Sunday, August 6, 2017 following the Sunday Liturgy.
ST. NICHOLAS APOSTOLATE FALL FSTIVAL: The St. Nicholas Apostolate will have a Fall Festival on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Please keep this date in mind. When more information is available it will appear in the bulletin.
10th ANNIVERSARY PRARIE FEST 2017 – ANNUNCIATION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH: Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer Glen, Illinois is having their Prairie Fest 2017 from Sunday August 11 – 13, 2017. There will be nonstop live music featuring: “ABBA Review,” “Nick Lynch Band,” and Polka Generations.” There will be Family Entertainment, children’s games, Ethnic and American food, a Wine/Art event, Church tours and Prairie tours. The church is located at 14610 Will-Cook Road in Homer Glen. For details and schedule visit: byzantinecatholic.com.
ARRIVAL OF NEW ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE EPARCHY OF PARMA: At Bishop Lach’s request, there will be a Divine Liturgy on Friday, July 21, 2017, at 2:00pm at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Parma, Ohio to welcome him as the new administrator of Parma. It will be followed by light refreshments. The clergy, religious, and faithful of the Eparchy are all invited to attend this event of welcome. Please RVP on the eparchy website: www.parma.org.
Father Basil will be attending the welcome Liturgy for Bishop Milan and will be back late Friday evening.
GOD’S BLESSING & CONGRATULATIONS: God’s blessing and congratulations to Bishop Milan Lach as he embarks on being the apostolic administrator for the Eparchy of Parma. May God grant his servant Bishop Milan many happy and blessed years!
BUS FOR WELCOME LITURGY FOR BISHOP MILAN: Annunciation Byzantine Catholic parish of Homer Glen, Il, will be providing a bus to travel to our Cahedral in Parma, Ohio this Friday, July 21 for the Liturgy and reception with our new Bishop. The bus departs Annunciation parish at 5:00am and will make a stop at St. Nicholas parish in Munster at 6:00am, if there are enough participants. Overnight stay near the Cathedral on Friday night will be $50.00 per person to double occupancy. The bus will return to Indiana on Saturday, Jully 22 during the early evening. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis. To make reservations contact Annunciation parish at 708-845-0241 or by email: .
THEOSIS: The Theosis series will not be published in the summer months of July and August. They will appear in the September bulletins.
BYZANTINE CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA, PORTUGAL: To mark the 100th anniversary of the Fatima centennial, Horizons has organized a unique Byzantine Catholic pilgrimage and retreat to the Byzantine Catholic Chapel of the Dormition at Fatima, Portugal. It will take place from Thursday, October 26 – Thursday, November 2, 2017. It will be led by Fr. Thomas Loya, pastor of Annunciation Parish in Homer Glen, Illinois. The eight day trip will include three days and four nights in Fatima and visits to the world famous shrine, guided tours of Lisbon and the Shrine of St. Anthony; Santarem, the site of a Eucharistic miracle; the walled medieval town of Obidos, and the historic monastery of Batalha. The cost is $2,499.00, flying out of Boston. For more information, contact Laura Ieraci at or (216-470-3287).
There are some flyers in the vestibule of the church on the table with more detailed information about this pilgrimage-retreat.
FISH FRY/PIROHI: During the summer months we need extra help with the Fish Fry and preparation, since people go on vacations. If you can come and help in the morning on Friday, or at the actual Fish Fry/Pirohi in the afternoon, your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
FEAST OF THE HOLY PROPHET ELIAS: St. Elias was one of the greatest and most remarkable prophets of the Old Testament. Of his origin, not much is known, except that he was a Thesbite. He appeared on the historical scene during the reign of Achab (9Cent. B.C.). he delivered to the king the message of Yahweh: Israel would be punished by a long drought and Achab’s house would fall. He then lived to see the tragic end of Achab. Next we hear of Elias in connection with Ochozias, Achab’s son and successor, to whom he predicted that the injuries would be fatal. The end of the earthly life of Elias came mysteriously. As he was conversing with Eliseus on the hills of Moah, “a fiery chariot, and fiery horses parted them both asunder, and Elias went up by a whirlwind into heaven.” (Kings 2:11). Jews, Christians and Moslems pay high honor to Elias; Carmelite monks cherish the belief that their order was in some sense founded by him. Together with Moses, he appeared at Christ’s transfiguration.