13th Sunday after Pentecost
Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
13th Sunday after Pentecost
August 23, 2026
St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic
105 Kohler Ave
Lyndora PA 16045
Phone724-287-5000
www.stiohnbyzlyn.com
athanasius@zoominternet.net
Sat 8/22/26 4:00pm Vigil Divine Liturgy +Ed Archambault by Richard and Mary Anne Pribus
Sun 8/23/26 9:30am Divine Liturgy +Nora Moniot by Drew Moniot
Wed 8/26/26 7:00pm Liturgy for Healing
Fri 8/28/26 7:00pm Vespers
Sat 8/29/26 9:30pm Liturgy Beheading of John the Baptist +Michael Dancisin by Pocchiari Family
Sat 8/29/26 4:00pm Vigil Divine Liturgy +Frank and +Eva Dano by Peter & Jane Wallace
Sun 8/30/26 9:30am Divine Liturgy +S. Lewis Buchovich by Shari & Kevin Allen
Variable Parts: Tone 4 - Pgs 141 — 142; 352
Epistle: 1 Cor 16:13-24
Gospel: Mt Mt 21:33-42
Memorial Candle Request: No Candle Request
Epistle Readers 22-Aug Mary Troyan 23-Aug Liz/John Pocchiari 29-Aug John Baycura/Mary Motko 30-Aug Amanda Stavish
Memorial Candle Request: No Candle Request
Please Pray for: Lou Pocchiari, Mike Oshlick, Kathy Moyta, Dorothy Moyta, Brian Buchkovich, Lejen Warner, Sharon King, Liz Moyta, Fr. Michael Huszti, Fr. Laska, Susie Curcio, Teresa Milkovich, Robert Saper, Anna Habil, Diane Sotak, Anna Pocchiari, Larry Hamil, Beverly Jones, Maryann Russin Schyvers, Nick Russin and Ken Konchan
Attendance: 8/14 - 32 8/15 - 28 8/16 - 77
Collection: 8/15 - 8/9: $2,112.00
Parish Sympathy to the Family of deceased +Michael Dancisin: May Michael's memory be eternal. Vicnaja jemu Pamjat. Thank you Michael for being a wonderful cantor
Upcoming Event Dates:
September 3rd - Pierogi Making
September 11th - CANCELLED (Previously Halupki Making)
September 12th - Church Polka at Highfield Hall
September 15th - Ladies Guild Meeting at 6:00pm — Yearly dues are $5.00
October 9th and 10th - Rummage Sale
Student Food Pantry: The school year is beginning. We are collecting food again for the pantry at a local school. If you would donate any type of soup or canned food, baskets will be in the church. Thank you! -Pam Gagen.
Raffle Tickets: Please pickup your raffle tickets which are in a box in the vestibule. Envelopes are in alphabetical order. If you notice an envelope for someone who is deceased, please mark it as such. There are extra tickets in the back of the box if you are not on the mailing list to receive church envelops or if would like to distribute tickets to your friends. The drawing will be held at the Polka Party.
Help Us Renew Our Religious Education Building! Our Religious Education Building (REB) has been an important part of our parish community for many years, providing a place for our children, teens, families, and adults to learn, gather, and grow together. A few years ago, the building experienced a mold issue caused by water entering through several areas of the roof. The necessary repairs were made, and the affected surfaces were thoroughly cleaned. Unfortunately, the carpeting is still affected by the mold despite numerous deep cleanings. For the health, safety, and well-being of everyone who uses the building—especially our children and teens—we need new flooring in this building. The Parish Council has decided to replace the existing carpet with adhesive Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVT) with a wood-look finish. Moisture testing confirms that the concrete pad beneath the carpet is suitable for the new flooring. We have received three bids and are currently selecting a contractor. The project will include removing and disposing of the existing carpet, preparing the concrete, and installing the new flooring and base trim. Our goal is to have the project completed by the end of September.
We are very grateful to our Ladies Guild for generously donating $10,000, which is a slightly more than half of the project cost. We now need the support of our parish family to raise the remaining funds. Please consider donating whatever amount you are able to give.
PLEASE NOTE: If donating by check, please write "R.E. Building Flooring" in the memo line. If donating cash, please place it in an envelope clearly marked "R.E. Building Flooring." This is very important so that we can be sure your generous donation is directed to the correct fund.
This is our building, and we envision so many wonderful opportunities for our growing number of children and teens, as well as additional programs and activities for adults. Your generosity will help us create a safe, welcoming space for our entire parish community. Once the project is complete, we will host an Open House to celebrate and showcase the newly renovated space.
Please reach out to any Parish Council member with questions. Parish council members: Fr. Radko, Deacon Paul, Deacon Douglas, Jeff Pakutz, Mary Musko, John Pocchiari, Stephanie Dano, Bill Trapp, Kevin Allen, Bob Babick and Amanda Stavish. Thank you for your prayers, generosity, and support!
What does it mean to be a man? How to live as a Catholic man in today's world? Every third Thursday for 10 months beginning September 17, 2026. For men 18 years old and up. Saint Peter's Hall, 127 Franklin Street , Butler. 6:30-8:00 pm Contact: Tom: tmcconnell@,allsaintsbutler.org or Herb (724)287-1759 extension 1018
Shoe Box Kids: Attention back to school shoppers, don't forget to buy extra school supplies for the Shoe Box Kids. The kids need school supplies, clothing, underwear, hats, gloves, toiletry items, etc. No liquid or toothpaste, please. The children are ages 2-14. There is a box in the vestibule for you to place your items in, which our Religious Education students will pack in distribution boxes in November .
OCC (Operation Christmas Child) Processing Center scheduling - If you are interested in voluntary work at the Processing Center of the shoe boxes, the parish can schedule it; starting September 8th to the 23rd before it is open for public registration from September 29th to October 2nd.
92TH Annual Pilgrimage to Uniontown - Theotokos: Icon of Hope
Friday, Sept 4:
6:30 p.m. COMPLINE and BLESSING OF WATER
Saturday, Sept 5:
9:30 a.m. THIRD HOUR at Shrine Altar; 9:45 a.m. Procession with the icon
10:00 a.m. DIVINE LITURGY 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Confessions House of Prayer Patio
1:00 p.m. PARAKLESIS at Shrine Altar
2:00 p.m. CHILDREN'S PILGRIMAGE at Children's Tent
4:00 p.m. VESPERS with DIVINE LITURGY at Shrine Altar
7:00 p.m. Parastas at the Cemetery
Sunday, Sept 6:
7:00 a.m. DIVINE LITURGY House of Prayer Chapel
7:30 a.m. MATINS at Shrine Altar
7:30 a.m. — 12 noon MYSTERY OF RECONCILIATION
9:00 a.m. DIVINE LITURGY - Shrine Altar 11:00 a.m. DIVINE LITURGY — Vocations Shrine Altar
12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Confessions House of Prayer Patio 1:00 p.m. CHILDREN'S PROCESSION with Special Blessing for Youth & Young
2:00 p.m. MYSTERY OF ANOINTING at Shrine Altar
3:45 p.m. Procession from House of Prayer toShrine Altar 4:00 p.m. DIVINE LITURGY Shrine
7:00p.m. CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION- CLOSING OF THE PILGRIMAGE
Monday, September 7
9:30 a.m. DIVINE LITURGY at Shrine Altar
