Feast of St. Elias

Elias was one of the greatest and most remarkable prophets of the Old Testament.He appeared on the historical scene during the reign of Achab (9cent. B.C.). He delivered to that impious king the message of Yahweh: Israel would be punished by a long drought and Achab's house would fall. He then lived to see the Tragic end of Achab. Next we hear of Elias in connection with Ochozias, Achab's son and successor, to whom he predicted that the injuries received in a fall would be fatal. The end of earthly life of Elias came mysteriously. As he was conversing with Eliseus on the hills of Moah, "a fiery chariot, and fiery horses parted them both asunder, and Elias went up by a whirlwind too heaven" (Kgs. 2:11) Jews Christians and Moslems pay high honor to Elias; Carmelite monks cherish the belief that their order was in some sense founded by him.

The veneration of Elias dates back to apostolic times. In the Fourth century, the feast was already generally known. St. John Chrysostom, St. Ambrose, and St. Augustine have testified to his greatness, a fact which alone would prove the antiquity of this feast.

An Appreciation Note

was received from Sr. Seraphim, Provincial, from Uniontown She thanks our Parish for the funeral flowers ordered for +Sr. Pauline Louise. In part, Sister writes: "May St. Michael and all Holy Angels watch all the wonderful parishioners of St. Michael's Cathedral!"

Holy Dormition Pilgrimage

The Sister Servants of mary Immaculate, Sloatsburg, New York, welcome us to their 54 th Annual Pilgrimage on August 8 th. I am scheduled to celebrate the Liturgy at 5:00 pm; Bishop William will celebrate Moleben in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 8:00 pm. Please consider attending this local and beautiful pilgrimage site of the good Sisters. There is a possibility of chartered bus transport IF enough sign up today and by next Sunday. A free-will offering for bus fare will be gratefully accepted.

Uniontown Pilgrimage/Children

Guidelines for children attending the Labor Day weekend at Uniontown, PA are available in the Chapel and Church vestibules. If your child will attend this year's Pilgrimage, please be sure to pick up this information...

The Knights of Columbus

Bring your family, friends, & appetite to their Annual Picnic, Saturday, August 2 nd, 2:00-4:00 pm. Donation is only $8. Reservations requested contact Frank @ 973-773-2198.

Fresh from St. Michael's Kitchen!

Pirohi, Pirohi, and more Pirohi will be made this Saturday, July 26 th. Your order may be picked up at 12:00 Noon. To order, please call Terezia Barna at 201-935-3395; 973-471-7536 or Dolores Galik at 973-239-6007.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Today's Divine Liturgy Intentions

5:00 pm (Chapel) + Edward Petrasek by Daughter, Diana & Anthony Migliaccio and Grandchildren
7:00 am We ask for God's Blessing on our Parish Family!
9:00 am Health & God's Blessing on Tanya and John Zielonka (1 st Anniversary) by Mary and Walter Zielonka
11:00 am (Chapel) + John Medwick by Wife, Martha

The Divine Liturgy Schedule for this week

Monday July 21, 2008
8:00 am For health and God's Blessing on John and Elizabeth Sedlak on the Happy Occasion of their 61 st Wedding Anniversary!

Tuesday July 22, 2008
8:00 am + Mary Calkins by Michael Szabo

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
8:00 am + Helen Scserbak by Bernadine, Gregory, Dorrie, Matthew and Kathy

Thursday, July 24, 2008
8:00 am Health & God's Blessing for Anna Sopoliga by Marge Mihalik

Friday, July 25, 2008 - Feast of the Dormition of St. Anna
8:00 am Private Intention by the Onufer/Coyle Family

Saturday, July 26, 2008
8:00 am + Pat Kascelansky by her Family

+++Next Sunday, July 27, 2008 +++

5:00 pm (The Vigil Divine Liturgy of Sunday on Saturday Evening at Chapel)

+ Rhoda Garland by Ann Petrasek

7:00 am + John and + Mary Lokes by Daughter, Helen Lokes

9:00 am + Evelyn Cunningham by The Bona Family

11:00 am (Chapel) We pray for our Parishioners and Benefactors!