Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church

44 Benzinger St, Buffalo, NY 14206

http://www.peterandpauloca.com/
(716) 893 0044 -office (716) 220 8724 - Fr. Vlads cell

Fr. Volodymyr Zablotskyy, Acting Rector Martin Napierski Council President Linda Mucyn - Choir Director

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

12th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Tone 3. Afterfeast of the Elevation of the Cross. Sunday after Elevation. Great Martyr Nicetas (Nikita) the Goth (ca. 372). Uncovering of the Relics of St. Acacius, Bishop of Melitene (3rd c.). Martyrs Theodotus, Asclepiodotus, and Maximus, of Adrianopolis (305-311). Martyr Porphyrius the Actor (361). Uncovering of the Relics of the Holy Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen (415). St. Philotheus the Presbyter, in Asia Minor (10th c.). Ven. Joseph, Abbot, of Alaverdsk in Georgia (570). St. Joseph the New of Partos, Metropolitan of Timisoara (1656).

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (Epistle)

1 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. 6 After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep. 7 After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles. 8 Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. 11 Therefore, whether it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.

Matthew 19:16-26 (Gospel)

16 Now behold, one came and said to Him, Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life? 17 So He said to him, Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He said to Him, Which ones? Jesus said, You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, 19 Honor your father and your mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 20 The young man said to Him, All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack? 21 Jesus said to him, If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you

will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. 23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. 25 When His disciples heard it, they were greatly astonished, saying, Who then can be saved? 26 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.

Prayers for sick and home-bound: Father Herman, Ann, Marianne, Theresa, Eugene, Alexander, Bohdan, Robert, Jonas, Tom, Gosha, Anonymous Intentions

Sept 21-22, Oct 25-26 OPERATION PRINCETON. Construction of the new temple for the Church of the Mother of God in Princeton NJ is progressing. This project will be a milestone in the history of the Diocese: the building of a new church for the first time in several years. The undertaking of this lofty goal in the present economic climate is a testimony to the faith and commitment of the people comprising the Mother of God parish to Christ and His Church. Volunteers for two work weekend projects are being sought from across the diocese -- contact the Rector, Very Reverend John Cassar at 609306-4168. ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS SOUP KITCHEN Next Soup Kitchen Sept 21 & Sept 28. Sun, Sept 22nd - 12pm-2pm ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER & Dessert Sale. This is a Council sponsored event that we began in August and it was a neighborhood success. Please help support our parish. Bring a friend. We will also sell desserts: cookies, brownies, cake & pie slices. Please wont you donate a dessert? Sun, Sept 29th , 12pm-3pm Mark your calendars - St. Georges Orthodox Church. ANNUAL BYZANTINE MARKETPLACE Dinners to Dine-in or Take-out! Adults - $10.00 Children (under 10) - $4.00. See Fr. Vlad for details or reservations. Sunday, Nov 3rd : NSS Chinese Auction & Bake Sale - Mark your calendars now. Stay tuned for more information

WEEKLY CALENDAR: Sat, Sept 14th - 4pm Vespers Sun, Sept 15th Divine Liturgy Sun, Sept 15th - noon Council Meeting Sat, Sept 21 4pm Vespers Sat, Sept 21 5pm Spiritual Leadership Sun, Sept 22 10am Divine Liturgy Sun, Sept 22 12p -2p Neighborhood Spaghetti Dinner MARK YOUR CALENDARS! COMING EVENTS Sat, Oct 12 10am - Russian Cooking Demonstration Sun, Oct 20 noon Pig Roast and Bills/Dolphins Game Sat, Nov 2nd Pierogi Sale Sun, Nov 3rd - NSS Chinese Auction and Bake Sale Sun, SEPT 28TH 2014 Parish 120th Anniversary

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INTERPARISH FELLOWSHIP
In an unprecedented and inaugural effort toward inter-parish fellowship, families from three Western Upstate New York churches gathered on 7 September for a day of prayer and fun highlighted by a visit to the Buffalo Zoo. The parishes Ss. Peter & Paul, St. George (Buffalo), and St. John the Baptist (Rochester) participated thanks to the initiative and efforts of recent graduates of the Diocesan Diaconal Formation Program: Deacon Dr. Mark Hoeplinger and Sub-Deacon Sean McNulty. Following this extremely successful event, future fellowships are planned. The "Family Day" began at Saints Peter and Paul Church, the recipient of the good will and labors exhibited by faithful throughout the diocese during "OPERATION BUFFALO" in 2011. Now revitalized and under the spiritual care of Father Volodymyr Zablotskyy, the parish welcomed the families for an opening prayer (thanksgiving service) and a bountiful breakfast planned by Matushka Jeanne, assisted by Father Vlad. Then, it was off to the zoo! Saint George Church is conveniently located near the Buffalo Zoo ... in fact, the parking lot of the parish is "next door." Movements were coordinated masterfully as Father Jason Vansuch (recently assigned to the parish) employed modern technologies in communication with Matushka Catherine who was on-the-ground at the destination point. The afternoon of fun and fellowship culminated with the families reassembling at Saint George Church for Great Vespers at 4:00 p.m. A pizza party followed the service and was enjoyed by all. As friendships were made and renewed, everyone expressed a strong desire for increased fellowship in the future.

PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US

Dr. Christine Hoeplinger, DDS 3626 Seneca St. West Seneca, NY 14224 Phone (716) 674-9444 www.hoeplingerdental.com

Dr. Natalka Stachiw, MD Western NY Ear, Nose and Throat 3626 Seneca St., West Seneca, NY 14224 Phone (716) 675-5711 www.wnyent.com