207 Tompkins Street Syracuse, NY 13204

St. John the Baptist

2025 First Solemn Holy Communion

Congratulations to our First Solemn Holy Communion class for 2025.

They will receive the Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy on Sunday, May 4, 2025

Yeva Koboii

Denys Melnychenko

Artem Pavula

Nazar Pylyp

Markian Verna

Artem Zinchenko

Mnohaya LIta!


Pyrohy making for the 2025 Ukrainain Festival continues

Pyrohy Making Виготовлення пирогів

It’s that time of year again. In preparation for this yea’rs Parish Festival, being held on July 25 & 26, we are starting to make the necessary food. WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Знову та пора року. Готуючись до цьогорічного Парафіяльного фестивалю, ми починаємо готувати нашу смачну їжу. НАМ ПОТРІБНА ВАША ДОПОМОГА!

Thursday, May 8 & 15 Четвер, 8 & 15 Травень Peel/Cook Potatoes 5-7pm Картоплю чистити/зварити 17-19 год

Friday, May 9 & 16 П’ятниця, 9 & 16 Травень Prepare Potatoes 5-7pm Приготовити картофлю для пирогів 5-7 вечора

Saturday, May 10 & 17 субота, 10 & 17 Травень Pinching 9am Ліпити пироги о 9 ранку

Please come to help. All volunteers are welcome. Будь ласка, прийдіть на допомогу. Запрошуються всі волонтери.


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
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church has established an Humanitarian Aid fund to accept monetary donations for Ukraine.
 
We accept cash and checks made payable to “St. John the Baptist UCC.”  Please place your donation in an envelope and mark Ukraine on the envelope.
 
Credit Card donations can be made right here on the church’s website on our WeShare page. Once there, you can click on the Help Ukraine tab and follow the prompts.
 
NO amount is too small!
 
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Thank you for your prayers. Our parish and the Ukrainian American community in Onondaga County thank everyone for praying for peace in Ukraine. We ask that you continue to hold Ukraine in your prayers for a peaceful resolution to the aggression on our homeland's western border.


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


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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.


 

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