Fr. Jason Charron, Pastor

Fr. Ivan Smereka

Fr. Deacon Myron Spak

Confessions

3:00 to 3:45 on Saturday

or by appointment

Divine Liturgy

Saturday 4:00 p.m. (Eng.)

8:30 a.m. (Ukr.) and 11:00 a.m. (Eng.)

Diocese of St. Josaphat

stjosaphateparchy.com

730 Washington Avenue + Carnegie + PA + 15106

Rectory:

412-279-4652

Office Hours:

M-W-F 9:00 a.m

to 12:00 p.m.

Fax:

412-279-5109

Pyrohy:

412-276-9897

E-mail:

holytrinitycarnegie

@gmail.com

Website:

www.htucc.com

Facebook:

@Holy Trinity

Ukrainian Catholic

Church

Instagram:

@holytrinitycarnegie

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

Feast of St.

Basil and

Circumcision

of Our Lord

10am

2 3 4

Schedriy

Vechir

5:30pm

5 Sunday

before

Theophany

Blessing of

water &

Vesperal DL

7pm

6 Theophany

10am

Liturgy

7 Divine Liturgy

12pm

8

9

10

11

12

Sunday

after

Theophany

13

14 Divine Liturgy

12pm

15 16

17

18 Vespers and

Apologetics

class

@7:30pm

19 31st Sunday

after

Pentecost

Parish

meeting

10am

20

21

Divine Liturgy

12pm

22

23 “Blind Eyes

Opened” film

7pm Robinson

24

25 Vespers and

Apologetics

class

@7:30pm

26 Sunday

of

Zacchaeus

27

28 Divine Liturgy

12pm

29 30 The Three

Holy Hierarchs

12pm DL

Pyrohy returns

Men’s night

7:30pm

31 Pyrohy 8am

January 2020

vember 2019

January 19, 2020 – 32nd Sunday after Pentecost From the Desk of the Pastor…

Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

This weekend we will have our general parish meeting. It will take place in the church

between the two Sunday Liturgies at 10am.

Parish meetings are important. I did not call it with any particular agenda or plan. I

simply called for it because such meetings are an open forum during which people can

share their ideas/concerns/hopes about our spiritual family, this parish. It is a time when

questions and answers are exchanged. This exchange is important because everyone

learns a bit more about our parish. As pastor I see things from a pastor’s perspective,

but general meetings help me to see things from the perspective of you my flock. This

is important to me.

Having two parishes is not always easy. Sometimes both parishes feel a bit neglected.

I would like to know ways in which I can better serve you as a priest. So, please, don’t

be shy. The last time we had a general parish meeting I was impressed by how well

people expressed themselves, with both precision and dignity. So far, four questions

have been submitted in writing. I will answer those questions. If there are other

questions, please try to get them to me before the 10am general meeting so that I can

give those questions the focus they deserve.

At the start of this letter I wrote that I don’t have any particular agenda for the meeting.

There is a hope on my part, I confess, to hearing from you about the proposed

iconography work which is needed in the sanctuary. Other than that, I come with an

open heart and mind. Our parish is well-situated to grow in many directions, and this

thought causes me a lot of excitement. At a time when many parishes are shrinking,

Christ has blessed us through the prayers of His Mother with new faces in our pews.

What can we do to make our parish into a glorious antechamber leading people into the

wedding chambers of the Bridegroom?

In Christ,

Jason, priest and sinner

Sunday Gospel Reading Gospel According to St. Luke 18:35-43

35 As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside

begging; 36 and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this

meant. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 And he cried,

“Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 And those who were in front

rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, “Son of

David, have mercy on me!” 40 And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be

brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, 41 “What do you want

me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me receive my sight.” 42 And Jesus said

to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” 43 And immediately

he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when

they saw it, gave praise to God.

Євангеліє від Святого Луки 18:35-43

35 І сталось, як Він наближався був до Єрихону, один невидющий сидів при дорозі

й просив. 36 А коли він прочув, що проходить народ, то спитався: Що це таке?

37 А йому відказали, що проходить Ісус Назарянин. 38 І став він кричати й казати:

Ісусе, Сину Давидів, змилуйся надо мною! 39 А ті, що попереду йшли, сварились

на нього, щоб він замовк, а він іще більше кричав: Сину Давидів, змилуйся надо

мною! 40 І спинився Ісус, і привести його до Себе звелів. А коли той наблизивсь

до Нього, то Він запитався його: 41 Що ти хочеш, щоб зробив Я тобі? А той

відповів: Господи, нехай стану видющим! 42 Ісус же до нього сказав. Стань

видющий! Твоя віра спасла тебе!43 І зараз видющим той став, і пішов вслід за

Ним, прославляючи Бога. А всі люди, бачивши це, віддали хвалу Богові.

Events at Holy Trinity ☛ Time for House Blessings! Between January 6th and February 1st Fr. Jason will

be available to bless your home. Call the office 279-4652 to schedule a particular

time or Fr. Jason may call you when he’s in your area. Why are

house blessings important? House blessings are important

because homes are important and Holy Water is important. Our

homes are important because in them we live and it is precisely

where we live that we encounter most of our spiritual warfare.

Spiritual warfare takes in various forms: evil thoughts, sinful

habits, temptations that come about through association with

places, dates, things or people. God gives us weapons to aid us

toward victory in the spiritual battle. The Holy Mysteries of the

Eucharist and Repentance are key. Also, God give us His own

Mother, Mary, as an ally in the war. He gives us the inspired Scriptures in the Holy

Bible, with which we can pray and use for our growth in holiness and knowledge.

Finally, He also give us blessed items into which He pours the power of His Most Holy

Spirit, that when used with faith (not magic) can drive out evil powers which seek to

reap havoc and evil in our lives. Thus, we sprinkle our homes with Holy Water during

the time of Theophany. As the Father sent the Spirit upon the Son, so too may He send

the Spirit upon us to purify our hearts and defend our homes.

☛ We will be doing an adult parish trip to the movies *Thursday* Jan. 23rd at

7pm at the Cinemark in Robinson to see the movie Blind Eyes Opened which is “a

first-of-a-kind Christian documentary that dives deep into the sex trafficking industry in the U.S.

The film exposes the darkness that fuels demand, highlights survivors' transformations through

Christ, engages lawmakers, law enforcement, organizations, ministries and experts across the

country committed to ending the atrocities, all while showing Christ as the hope for all involved.”

This movie will not be easy to watch but it will impact, educate and inspire with a

message of hope. Come support the film, it will be in theaters one day only! Buy tickets

and watch the trailer online here: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/blind-eyes-

opened. This film represents a big step for our culture and for those trying

to curb the problem of sexual exploitation (particularly of minors in our

country). To have something like this in theaters across the country is a

major victory! We will leave from Holy Trinity at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP

to Matt Ketcham 720-556-7491.

☛ MEN’S NIGHT – will be on Thursday Jan. 30th at 7:30 pm. Location TBD – please

contact Matt Ketcham at 720-556-7491 for more info. Come join us for prayer,

fellowship and drinks! Please text/see Matthew to RSVP.

☛ This Saturday we will begin a regular weekly evening Vespers service. The time

will be 7:30 pm in the Church. After each service we will have snacks/beverages and

Apologetics classes. To this end, please borrow the new Apologetics books at entrance.

Return when done reading and borrow a new book. So much to learn, so little time!

☛On Sunday, January 19th, between the two Liturgies, our parish will hold a

General Meeting. This is an opportunity to share your ideas about our parish’s future,

what is in need of improvement, what is coming along well, what is uncertain, what

needs to change, what needs to stay the same. Concerns, ideas, questions, complaints

are all welcome. They can be submitted anonymously by being placed in a blank

envelope in the collection basket when it comes around during Liturgy. Or, they can be

shared at the meeting itself. Further ideas? E-mail holytrinitycarnegie@gmail.com

Reminders & Notes

☛ Parents, you have been given a great responsibility! That responsibility is to do

everything in your power to get your children into heaven. If they attend secular

schools, then make sure your children are getting the Truth via good religious

education. That can take place at home or at the parish. Choosing to deprive your

children of religious instruction is a grave act of neglect. The secular school system

does not fail to instruct your children in the values of a godless worldview. Neither

should you neglect to instruct your children in a Christ-centered world view.

Which world-view is going to win your child’s heart? Add up the hours per week

and see which of the two world-views is getting the upper hand.

☛ Free! Two leather couches in excellent condition are available from a

parishioner. Talk to Pani Halyna for more information. Help with delivery is also

possible.

☛ Our website is in the process of being updated so make sure to check

it out to see all of our events and keep in touch with us online:

www.htucc.com For any suggestions or comments please call

Matthew at 720-556-7491. Enter your email on the “events” page to keep in touch!

Scan this code to be taken to the website directly.

☛ Your parish provided a foundation to you in life, providing for your spiritual and

moral growth. Please remember our parish in your Last Will & Testament. The wording

to do this is as follows: “I give and bequeath to the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic

Church, Carnegie, __% of the residue of my estate [or: the sum of $____].” You can

direct your bequest in any way you wish: it can go towards iconography in the church

interior, a chandelier for our church, toward missionary activity so that we spread the

faith, toward a Catholic educational fund for young women or young men in the parish,

toward church gardening expenses, toward the upkeep of our beautiful cemetery, your

funds can be designated in any way you wish.

☛ “We must pray without tiring, for the salvation of mankind does not depend on

material success; nor on sciences that cloud the intellect. Neither does it depend on

arms and human industries, but on Jesus alone.” --St Frances Xavier Cabrini

Do you desire to learn how to pray with the Sacred Scriptures? Are you interested in

following the Church’s Scripture plan throughout the Liturgical year? Please take a

card in the back of the Church with the current month’s

Scripture readings on it as well as instructions on how to do Lectio

Divina. This is an ancient method of prayer that is used to encounter

the living God in His Word. You can use these cards as a bookmark

in your Bible to pray with the readings each day. Questions on this:

call Matt Ketcham at 720-556-7491.

Catechism Quote:

Weekly Collection Report Sunday, January 12th, 2020

Sunday Regular $2,554, Candles $110, Eparchial $35, Utilities $280, Christmas $10,

Circumcision $35, Theophany $80, Initial Offering $135, Natalia $64, New

Iconography $20, Youth group $20, Postage $20, CCD $30.

Total: $ 3,393.

Lector Schedule

Please, pray for these people:

Diana Antoinette Adeline Makar Mike Makar

Halyna Charron Bob Kness Ken Medwig

Kara Stemplewicz Jim Naddeo Ann Kohl

Helen Moskal Christy Colalella Mary Simek

Steve Neczipir Don Schultz Harry Kohl

Clara Wasylyk Jack Schellhaus Jean Staude

Carol Ostaffe Maria Bagmet Laura Boyce

John Maslany Mary McLaughlin Helen Popivchak

Mark Popivchak Michalina Pituch Lucille Mosur

Gabby Blythe Anastasia Chruszcz

Josh Carmino Trish Chorba Ray Komichak

James McGuire Amy Gentile Esther Koss

Tracy Riggle Eric Stehle Sandra Mitchell

Divine Liturgy Schedule

32nd Sunday after Pentecost, January 19th 1/18

Sat. 4 p.m. Divine Liturgy for repose of the soul of Katherine Volanski, requested

by Mary Ann Volanski. (IS)

Divine Liturgy for the people. (JC)

1/19

Sun. 8:30a.m. Divine Liturgy for the health and well-being of Maria Bagmet,

requested by St. Josaphat Society. (IS)

11:00a.m. Divine Liturgy for the souls of Ann and George

(25th anniversary), requested by Spak family. (JC)

1/21

Tues. 12 p.m. Divine Liturgy for the health and well-being of Mary Simek,

requested by St. Josaphat Society. (JC)

32nd Sunday after Pentecost, January 26th

1/25

Sat. 4 p.m. Divine Liturgy for the health and well-being of Pat Chastulik, requested

by Justine Perhosky. (IS)

Divine Liturgy for the people. (JC)

1/26

Sun. 8:30a.m. Divine Liturgy for the health and recovery of Raymond Komichak ,

requested by St.Josaphat Society. (IS)

11:00a.m. Divine Liturgy for the health of Steve Neczipir, requested by St.

Josaphat Society.(JC)

Tues. 1/28

12 p.m. Divine Liturgy for the health of John Maslany, requested by St.

Josaphat Society. (JC)

Children’s Corner

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

Vespers and

Apologetics

class

2 Sunday of

the Publican

and Pharisee

Blessing of

Candles

3

4 Divine Liturgy

12pm

5

6 Pyrohy

7 Pyrohy

8 Vespers and

Apologetics

class

9

Sunday of

the

Prodigal

Son

10

Meatfare

week

11 Divine Liturgy

12 pm

12 13

Pyrohy

14 Pyrohy

15 Vespers and

Apologetics

class

1st All Souls

Saturday

Parastas

9am

16

Sunday

of Meat

Fare

17

Cheesefare

week

18

Divine Liturgy

12pm

19

20 Pyrohy

21

Pyrohy

22 Vespers and

Apologetics

class

23 Sunday of

Cheesefare Forgiveness

Vespers 7pm

24

1st day of

the Great

Fast - no

meat or dairy

Presanctified

Liturgy 7pm

25

26 Presanctified

Liturgy 7pm

27

Pyrohy

28 Presanctified

Liturgy 6pm

Dinner

afterward

29 Vespers and

Apologetics

class

February 2020

vember 2019

Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Parish Contacts

PAC (Pastor’s Advisory Council):

Maryann Davis (contact person)

412-708-8003

Adult Faith Formation:

Fr. Dcn. Myron Spak 412-303-9086

Apostleship of Prayer:

Jean Daniels

412-276-1735

CCD Religious Education:

Angela Honchar

412-279-4652

Safe Environment:

Marika Zaliszczuk

412-215-5372

Youth Group:

Salvador Ramirez Brambila

626-483-1844, htuccym@gmail.com

Church Lectors:

Al Trautman

724-695-8137

Music:

Stephen H. Zinski

412-276-2259

Pyrohy Project:

Ted Sywy

412-877-6083

Evangelization & Bible Study:

Men’s: Matthew Ketcham

720-556-7491

Women’s: Hannah Ketcham

402-443-8379

Social Media/Young Mother’s Group:

Carola Graefin Vom Hagen (Medwig)

412-528-1811

League of Ukrainian Catholics:

Nick Kotow

412-835-8714

Annual Picnic Committee:

Andrew Kurzawski

St. Josaphat Society:

Tom Kerchansky

412-279-5987

Men Following Christ Group:

Fr. Dcn. Myron Spak

412-303-9086

Diocesan Resource Committee:

Zac Sudiak

412-266-6153

Altar Decorating:

Arlene Esterburg

412-279-4652 (Rectory)

Ridna Shkola:

Olexandra Korenovska

412-708-1260

Poltava Dance:

Christina Hlutkowsky

412-980-1993

Finance Committee:

Keith & Mary Reabe, Tom Medwig

Rectory: 412-279-4652

Bishop’s Review Board-Protection of

Children: Dr. Justine Perhosky

412-276-3699