The Byzantine Catholic Churches
Of Youngstown's West side
St. Mary's
356 S. Belle Vista Ave.
Youngstown, Ohio 44509
Assumption Social Center
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Rectory 330-799-8163 Center 330-792-1578
Fax 330-793-5360 Convent 330-757-9186
website saintmarysbyz. corn
Served by Fr. Richard Lambert
May 3, 2015
SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
Health & Birthday Blessings of George & Cathy Lutza by Family
5:00 p.m.
SAT.
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Health & Blessings of Parishioners and
SUN.
10:30 a.m.
First Confession of Evan James
MON.
11:00 a.m.
No Liturgy
TUE
11:00 a.m.
+Simone Zeoli by Karen Muransky
WED.
11:00 a.m.
+Doris Lancy by Helen Mislevy
THU.
11:00 a.m .
No Liturgy
FRI.
11:00 a.m.
Health & Blessings of Rosary Society Members
SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND
SAT.
5:00 p.m.
Intention of Living & Deceased Mothers
SUN.
10:30 a.m.
Intention of Living & Deceased Mothers
May 10, 2015
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St. George
1726 Canfield Road, Youngstown, Ohio 44511
SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN
May 3, 2015
9:00 a.m. +Julius Hornyak by Martha Ilko
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SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND
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May 10, 2015
9:00 a.m. Intention of Living & Deceased Mothers and
60th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. Mrs. John Haydu
SAMARITAN WOMAN
The woman who came to the well represents the Church, not as already
made upright but as still needing redemption. She comes in ignoranpe
and fmds Christ. It is part of the pre-figuration that she should come
of an alien people, for the Church would be drawn from nations that
were strangers to Israel. Let us recognize ourselves in this woman and,
through her, thank God in our own behalf. For she was a shadow, not
reality, or rather, she herself passed from shadow to reality when she
believed in Christ and showed us the way.
The woman had brought her own water jar with her and was surprised therefore at Christ's
request, for Jews did not use the utensils of foreigners. But He who asked for drink was
really thirsting for the woman's faith.
Christ thus asks for water and promises water. He is in need and wants to receive; He is rich
and wants to quench the thirst of others. "If you only knew God's gift," He says. God's gift
is the Holy spirit. But Christ is still speaking in a veiled fashion and only gradually makes
His way into the woman's heart. He is teaching her, but how gently and kindly. "If you only
knew God's gift and realized who asks you for a drink, you would perhaps be asking Him
instead, and He would be giving you living water." What water is this but the water the
psalmist speaks of: "in you is the fountain of life?" Christ was promising therefore the
quenching of thirst which the Holy Spirit brings.
THE WORDS OF OUR LORD
The Lord said to the Jews coming to Him: "I am the bread of Life. Your fathers's ate the
manna in the desert and have died. This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that
if anyone eat of it he will not die. I am the Living bread that has come down from heaven.
If anyone eat of this bread he shall live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for
the life of the world." The Jews on that account argued with one another saying, "How can
this man give us His flesh to eat?" Jesus therefore said to them, "Amen, amen, I say to you,
unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you shall not have life in
you. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood, has everlasting life and I will raise you up
on the last day."
Trust in God's words and goodness; believe in all that He has revealed.
CONGRATULATIONS
EVAN JAMES ON YOUR FIRST CONFESSION
Christ is Risen!
Indeed He is Risen!
Christos Voskrese! Voistinnu Voskrese!
St Mary's.. ..April 26, 2015
Offertory... . $1,293.00
St. George. ..April 26, 2015
Offertory... .$ 659.00
ND
2 ANNUAL GC.U. &
BYZANTINE FAMILY DAY
All are invited to attend the 2nd
Annual Family Day at Idlewild
Park in Ligonier, PA. on May
The discounted price is
30th.
$20.00 for all ages which
day.
all
rides
includes
Reservations must be in by May
1544. Please call our office
FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY
Fr. Richard marks his 40th
Anniversary of Ordination on
Monday, May 18. The Liturgy
for his intention will be celebrated
on that day at St. Mary's Church.
On the following Saturday, May
23rd. A Celebratory Dinner will be
held at The Assumption Social
Center at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is
being given by his parishioners
and any parishioners of St. Mary
& St. George able to attend are
asked to call 330-792-1578 by
May 15 th.
THANK YOU
We would like to thank Joe &
Helen Leshnack for donating 4
new Flags that we will fly in front
of the Church. Thank you for
your generosity.
NEWS FOR ST. GEORGE
You will witness activity at the
rectory where the interior will be
receiving some fresh paint, and
carpets removed. Also, some
cement
repair
work
and
resurfacing the parking lot will be
done soon.
SOCIAL GAMES
Games are played every
Wednesday & Sunday at 6:45 p.m.
Come join us for an enjoyable
evening with friendly folks. You
just might be one of the lucky ones
to walk out with EXTRA CASH
in your pocket so you can start
planning that Summer vacation.
every session is
PAY-OUT
$4,000.00. So stop by don't miss
out on the excitement.
A BINGO FUND RAISER
Will be held Sunday May, 10th
MOTHERS DAY...to Benefit 3
Doors open
Local Charities.
4:15p.m. and Bingo starts 6:45
p.m. Stop by and help support
our Local Charities.
GRANT HIM ETERNAL REST
Please remember in your prayers
Mr. Frank Senary who passed on
to his eternal reward. Divine
Liturgy with Christian burial
Service for the repose of his soul
was held Tuesday at St. George.
Interment being at Calvary
Cemetery. Grant eternal rest 0
Lord to your servant, Frank and
remember him forever.
CONGRATULATIONS
FIRST RECONCILIATION
Congratulations
&
God's
Blessings on Evan James who
today receives the Sacrament of
Reconciliation for the first time.
Evan received First Communion at
the time of Baptism. May God
bless you and remain with you
always.