22nd Sunday After Pentecost
Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
22nd Sunday after Pentecost
November 9, 2025
Sat 11/8/25 4:00pm Vigil Divine Liturgy +John and Doris Antoszyk by Mark Antoszyk
Sun 11/9/25 9:30am Divine Liturgy Richard Maire by Cindy Hills
Wed 11/12/25 7:00pm Liturgy for Healing +Souls in Purgatory by Marian Luther
Fri 11/14/25 7:00pm Moleben to Immanuel
Sat 11/15/25 4:00pm Vigil Divine Liturgy +Fr. Sylvan Cordial by Marian Luther
Sun 11/16/25 9:30am Divine Liturgy +Karen Bohin by Andy Bohin and Family
Variable Parts Tone 5 - Pages 146 - 147
Epistle Galatians 6 :11-18
Gospel Luke 8:41-56
Memorial Candle Request: No Candle Request
Epistle Readers 8-Nov John Baycura/Mary Motko 9-Nov Kathy Moyta 15-Nov Mary Troyan 16-Nov Eva Babick
Please Pray for: Mike Oshlick, Kathy Moyta, Dorothy Moyta, Brian Buchkovich, Lejen Warner, Sharon King, Ole J. Bergh, Liz Moyta, Fr. Michael Huszti, Fr. Laska, Susie Curcio, Teresa Milkovich, Robert Saper, Artna Habil, Mike Dancisin, Diane Sotak, Anna Pocchiari, Larry Hamil, Beverly Jones, Maryann RUssin Schyvers, Nick Russin and Ken Konchan
Attendance: 11/1 — 20 11/2 — 73 Collection: 11/1 & 11/2 - $2,057.00
Student Food Pantry: For the month of November, we will be collecting peanut butter, jellies and macaroni/cheese. Any questions, please contact Pam Gagen. Thank you for your support!
Diaconal Ordination Celebration: If you will be attending the November 30th, 3:00pm parish celebration of diaconal ordination, please signup downstairs by November 16th as we will need a headcount for the catered dinner. Donations of deserts will be needed for this dinner and a signup sheet for this may also be found on the bulletin board. Thank you!
Decoration Assistance Needed: It's time to take down the Fall and put up the Christmas decorations. I will need assistance this year since I will have lifting and bending restrictions for several weeks. Work dates are Monday, Dec 1 and Tuesday, Dec 2 (if needed) at 5:30 pm. If you can lend any assistance, it would be greatly appreciated. -Kathy Moyta. I may be contacted at 412-629-0673. Thank you.
Pierogi Help Needed: We will be making pierogis on Tuesday November 18" beginning at 9:00 am. All are welcome to help. There are sit-down jobs available, and lunch will be provided.
Nut Roll Help Needed: We will be baking nut rolls on December 4th and December 12th. Please help if you are available.
Nut Rolls: Nut roll orders will be taken through November 16th. You may order nut rolls by calling 412-837-9446 or by filling out an order form located on the bulletin board. Poppy seed and apricot are available. Pickup dates for nut roll orders will be on December 5th and December .13th
All Christian churches prepare for the feast of the birth of Christ by some sort of period of penance. The Western church calls this the period of Advent, connected with the Latin word for "come," since we are waiting for Christ to come into our lives. We may be celebrating an event in the past, the birth of Jesus, the first coming of God into our world, but we are also celebrating the present, God coming into our own lives and into the world of today, and the future expectation of Christ's second coming, when he will come in glory to judge tote world in righteousness.
The Roman Church once began the Christmas preparation on St. Martin's Day, Nov. 11, which gave forty days until the winter solstice on Dec. 21, and the church of Milan in Italy still has a forty-day preparation beginning on Nov. 15.
The Byzantine Church also begins its Christmas preparation on Nov. 15. Since this follows the feast of St. Philip the Apostle, it is called the Philip's Fast.
There is a legend about St. Philip, that when he was about to be martyred, he delayed his entrance into heaven by forty days in order to do penance for the sake of his persecutors. This is certainly only a legend, since Philip was not connected with the pre-Christmas fast until the ninth century, but it does point out one aspect of fasting — it is an act of charity for others. Some contemporary groups have expressed this by introducing the custom of setting aside the money they save by fasting to buy food for the poor.
St. Philip is the apostle who leads us to Christ. When Jesus called him to be a disciple, his first action was to go and tell Nathaniel. When Nathaniel questioned him about Jesus, Philip replied, "Come and see" (Jn 1:46). Later in the Gospel, some Greeks (Gentiles, representing all nations) wanted "to see Jesus" (Jn 12:21), and it is Philip and Andrew that lead them to Christ. At the Last Supper, it is Philip that asks the question, "Master, show us the Father," and Jesus replies, "Whoever has seen me has seen the Father" (Jn 14:8-9). In the face of Jesus our Lord, we are able to see the love of the Father for us. The holy Apostle Philip, therefore, leads us to Christmas, to see for the first time the face of God, who came into the world to break down the barriers between humanity and God (Eph. 2:14).
The Church has traditionally emphasized four ways to practice self-denial as Christians, regardless of our life circumstances. These include prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and love. By actively incorporating these disciplines during the fast, we align ourselves more closely with Christ as we celebrate the joy of His Nativity. Here are some suggestions for applying these four forms of self-denial during the Nativity fast.
1. Prayer: Allocate 15 minutes in the morning and evening daily for prayer. Use the Jesus Prayer, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner." Place a Nativity icon in your designated prayer area and spend 10 minutes each day reflecting on the redemptive aspects of Christ's Birth. Seek the Mystery of Repentance (Confession) at least once during the fast.
2. Fasting: Abstain from meat on Wednesdays and Fridays at the least. Fast from certain foods, such as soda, alcoholic beverages or candy. With each meal, eat only an amount that is sufficient for nutritional needs, without feeling full. Fast from select forms of entertainment (television, movies, radio, internet, novels, etc.).
3. Almsgiving: Contribute to a parish outreach or charity by giving your time, talent, or treasure. Increase your stewardship to the church during this season. Declutter your home and donate excess items to those in need. Buy gifts for homeless or underprivileged children and families.
4. Love: Reflect on the Ten Commandments or Beatitudes and practice one or two each week. Evaluate your actions each night, seeking forgiveness from God and others. Share your faith with others. Commit to a modest fast, abstaining from meat on Wednesdays and Fridays, engaging in devotions, and reading Scripture to prepare for the Nativity of Christ.
