Easter 2024 Liturgical Schedule
The liturgical schedule for the holy Easter season can be accessed at the link. Please plan to attend as many services as you can to participate in prayers, liturgies, and holy services. The season begins this coming weekend, March 23 & 24 with Palm Sunday. Easter 2024 Liturgical ScheduleEaster Bake Sale
The Apostleship of Prayer will be baking Easter paska and fruit kolachis the weekend of March 23. Pre-order by Tuesday, March 19 using this form. Bake sale preorder form
Form may be dropped off to the rectory, or emailed to saw@twcny.rr.com.
We apologize for the delay in notice. The parish website was inoperable for the past week.
Rosary Workshop
The Apostleship of Prayer is sponsoring a Lenten rosary making workshop on Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m. in the church undercroft. No experience necessary. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. Any parishioner is invited to attend.
Lenten Guidelines
Lent 2024 (the Great Fast) begins in our Ukrainian Catholic rite on Monday, February 12 and continues until Holy Saturday, March 30.
The following regulations apply, in general, to all Ukrainian Catholics of the Stamford Eparchy between the ages of 21 to 60:
Abstinence from meat and dairy products on Monday, February 12 and Good Friday, March 29.
The following regulations apply, in general to al Ukrainian Catholics of the Stamford Eparchy between the ages of 14 to 60:
Abstinence from meat is to be observed on all Fridays of the Great Fast.
Abstinence from meat is suggested and encouraged on all Wednesdays of the Great Fast
Andrews Pence
The money raised from the Andrew's Pence collection goes to the Patriarch and is used for evangelization and to assist the poor throughout Ukraine. You will gind an Andrew's Pence envelope in your envelope box. You may also make a donation online on our website WeShare page.
New Liturgy Times for Winter Hours
Starting Sunday, September 10, the parish will return to Winter Hours on Sundays.
The new Liturgy times will be:
9:00 AM (English and Ukrainian)
11:00AM (Ukrainian)
Новий график Літургії зимовий години
З неділі, 10 Вересень, парафія повернеться до літніх годин у неділю.
Новий график Літургії
9:00 (англійськоюукраїнська)
11:00 ранку (українська)
Saturday Vigil liturgy remains at 4:00 p.m.
Church Interior Update Completed!
Our church interior has been updated with a brighter look. See a few photos here.
PROVIDING SUPPORT TO UKRAINE
Mask guidelines
Effective March 2023:
- Face masks are not required at church services. However, attendees should feel comfortable wearing a mask if they decide to do so.
- Prayer books and hymnals will be available in the pews.
And remember: if you are not feeling well, please stay home.
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 also to 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 hours (beginning 9-10-23): 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.