2025 Easter Bake Sale: April 12 & 13
The Apostleship of Prayer will holding their annual Easter Bake Sale on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13. Items should be pre-ordered using this order form. 2025 Easter Bake Sale Order
Baked items will include small round Paska breads with cross ($5.00) ; large round Paska breads with cross (10.00); filled kolachi (poppyseed, apricot, or nut) $15.00. Paska breads will contain golden raisins.
Pick up your order
between 4 and 6 p.m. on Saturday,
between the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Divine Liturgies,
or after the 11 a.m. Divine Liturgy until 12:30 p.m.
Lenten Services:
Wednesdays at 6 p.m.: Presanctified Liturgy (English and Ukrainian)
Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.: Moleben to the Mother of God for peace in Ukraine. (English and Ukrainian)
Fridays at 6 p.m.: Stations of the Cross (English and Ukrainian)
125th Anniversary Celebration
Our parish will hold a 125th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday April 27, 2025
A pontifical Divine Liturgy will be held at Noon, celebrated by Bishop Paul Chomnycky.
A buffet dinner will be held at 3:00 p.m. at:
Traditions at the Links
5900 North Burdick Street
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Tickets must be purchased by April 22 using order form.
Costs:
$125.00 for adults
$75.00 for students ages 17 and older
$25.00 for children ages 12 and younger
Epistle Readers Needed
If you are interested in helping your parish and getting more involved, We need you! We are looking for any parishioners who would be willing to be Epistle readers at the Saturday 4:00pm and/or Sunday 9:00am Divine Liturgy. If you are interested, please contact Stephanie Woyciesjes at 315-657-6868 or via email at saw@twcny.rr.com.
Please note, if you are currently a reader, your name will remain on the schedule, unless you notify us. Please consider becoming an Official Epistle Reader
Church Interior Update Completed!
Our church interior has been updated with a brighter look. See a few photos here.Thank you to those who have donated to support this important project. Donations are still being accepted, and donors will be listed in our weekly bulletin.
PROVIDING SUPPORT TO UKRAINE
Newly Established Prayer Chain
Our parish has re-ignited a prayer chain for special intentions. Sponsored by the Apostleship of Prayer, please feel free to submit your special requests and volunteer as a member of the prayer chain. If you would like to be part of the Prayer Chain or have a prayer request, please contact:
Linda Wisnowski - (English only) at 315-451-0712; or Lesia Nowey - (Ukrainian & English) at 315-857-7281. All requests are confidential.
DIVINE LITURGY
Saturday: 4:00 p.m. English
Sunday: Winter (September): 9:00 a.m., English and Ukrainian; 11:00 a.m. Ukrainian
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 a.m.
Holy Days: 9 a.m. on the Feast Day; 6 p.m. Vigil the evening before the Feast.
May: Moleben to the Mother of God, 6 p.m. every Wednesday
June: Moleben to Christ the Lover of Mankind, 6 p.m. every Wednesday
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
INFORMATION
Confessions: Confessions before and after Liturgies or by request.
Baptisms: Please contact the parish office before arranging the date.
Marriage: Call the parish at least 6 months in advance. Pre-marital counseling is mandatory.
Religious Education: Religious Education every Sunday at 10 am in the parish school. If you would like to register your children please contact Raymond Wihak.
Sacrament of the Sick: In case of emergency, call parish anytime.
Bulletin Deadline: Monday of every week.
Church Facilities: Any use of church facilities must be cleared in advance at the rectory.
Cemetery: The purchase of cemetery plots is a privilege reserved for parishioners. Please contact the rectory before any major improvements are undertaken.
Bequests: In making out your will, kindly remember your church. St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Syracuse NY is our legal title.