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

JUNE 16, 2013

7th SUNDAY OF PASCHA Tone 6. Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council. Afterfeast of Ascension. St. Tychon (Tikhon, Tycho), Bishop of Amathus in Cyprus (4th-5th c.). Ven Tikhon of Kaluga (or Medin1492). Ven. Tikhon of Lukhovsk (Kostrom1503). Martyrs Tigrius the Presbyter and Eutropius the Reader, of Constantinople (5th c.).

Acts 20:16-18, 28-36 (Epistle)

16 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost. 17 From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. 18 And when they had come to him, he said to them: You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, 28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. 29 For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. 31 Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears. 32 So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. 33 I have coveted no ones silver or gold or apparel. 34 Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me. 35 I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. 36 And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all.

John 17:1-13 (Gospel)

1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You,

2 as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. 4 I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do. 5 And now, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was. 6 I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. 7 Now they have known that all things which You have given Me are from You. 8 For I have given to them the words which You have given Me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came forth from You; and they have believed that You sent Me. 9 I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. 10 And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine, and I am glorified in them. 11 Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are. 12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in Your name. Those whom You gave Me I have kept; and none of them is lost except the son of perdition, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. 13 But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.

Prayers for sick, home-bound and those who requested to pray for them: Father Herman, Ann, Marianne, Theresa, Eugene, Alexander, Bohdan., Robert, Jonas, Tom, Gosha, Anonymous Intentions

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Fri/Sat, June 14 & 15, RAISE THE ROOF Rummage Sale Thanks to EVERYONE who supported this fund-raising event those who donated items, those who volunteered time to help and everyone else who came out and bought items. We raised over $800 that will be used to purchase materials to repair the rectory roof. Thank you, everyone. NEWYORKSTATE DEANERY Sat, June 22, 2013 ~ 1 day conference - Saints Peter & Paul Church ~ Endicott NY Everyone is welcome to attend. If you plan to attend, please let Fr. Vlad know by June 16th so we can arrange transportation. We will leave at 5:30am on Saturday
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and expect to be home by 8pm. Please contact Fr. Vlad ASAP if you would like to attend.
Conference Agenda
9:30 am 10 am 12 pm 12:00 - 1:00 pm 1:00 - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm Registration and Continental Breakfast Session 1: A Game Plan For Parish Growth Lunch Session 2 : Fighting the Good Fight Closing Prayer

Sunday, AUGUST 11 - There will be No Divine Liturgy on Sunday, August 11 here at Sts. Peter and Paul. Everyone is encouraged to attend the Divine Liturgy at St. George's Orthodox Church during which Dr. Mark Hoeplinger will be ordained by Bishop Michael to the Holy Diaconate. The Divine Liturgy @t St. George begins at 10AM. AUGUST 24-25 - Bishop Michael will make his annual pastoral visit to our parish on August 24-25th. Please consider attending both Vespers at 4:00PM on Saturday August 24th and the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at 10:00AM on August 25th.

St. Andrews Orthodox Camp Cost is $300 per week. You can find more information about St. Andrew Orthodox Camp (just north of Syracuse, NY) at http://www.standrewscamp.com CHURCH MINISTRIES: Sat, June 22nd, Next Soup Kitchen Wont you come out and help serve to those who need. FUNDRAISING: Sunday, July 21st - Watch for our 2-for-1 Drawing our Double-Double donation fundraising event that will help our church. If we collect $400 in donations, we can receive a matching donation from the National Slovak Society. Tickets ($10) will be available for sale after Liturgy beginning next week and the winning ticket
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owner will double your money. Sponsored by NSS and the Sts. Peter & Paul Sisterhood.
THE SAINTS PETER & PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH PARISH RECIPE & COOKBOOK

So far, we have collected over 80 recipes for our collection. Please remember to collect your recipes for THE SAINTS PETER & PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH PARISH RECIPE & COOKBOOK. We continue to collect your recipes for the Russian and Slovak sections of the cookbook. Wont you share them with us?
WEEKLY CALENDAR: Sunday, June 16, 10am Divine Liturgy Thursday, June 20, 5:30pm Hall ZUMBA Friday, June 21 6pm Soup Kitchen Preparation Sat, June 22nd Deanery Conference, Endicott, NY Sat, June 22nd No Vespers Sat, June 22nd 10am Soup Kitchen Sun, June 23, 10am Divine Liturgy

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! COMING EVENTS Sat, June 29th 10am Soup Kitchen Sat, July 13th 10am Russian Cooking Demonstration Fundraiser Sun, July 21th - noon - Two for one drawing donation after Divine Liturgy - Sponsored by NSS Sun, Aug 11th 10am Divine Liturgy including the Ordination of Sub Deacon Dr. Mark Hoeplinger to the Diaconate, St. Georges Orthodox Church Sat, Aug 24th & Sun, Aug 25 Visit of Bishop Michael, Vespers and Divine Liturgy

NOTICES If you have a notice or event to be printed in the weekly bulletin, please, please send the information to editor@peterandpauloca.com by noon on Thursday.

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