Sacramental Information Baptism

The Pre-Baptismal Program is required; contact Fr. Charles or Msgr. Putano for in-formation prior to the birth of the child.

For adults, contact Fr. Charles for the RCIA process.

Marriage

Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance with Fr. Charles or Msgr. Putano. One of the parties must be registered in the parish.

Hospitalized

Please notify the parish office when a family member is in the hospital. Very often we do not receive this information.

Anointing of the Sick

If you are preparing to enter the hospital for any reason and would like to be anointed, please contact the parish offices.

Low Gluten hosts are available for anyone who is gluten intolerant. Please stop in the sacristy before Mass to let us know.

Bulletin available on either parish website.

Parishes Office at SS. Cyril & Methodius 148 Clinton Street, Binghamton, NY 13905

(607) 724 1372 Website: www.sscyrilandmethod.org

Pastoral Team Rev. Charles Opondo-Owora, Moderator (607) 729-6147 ext. 316 Barbara Hill, Pastoral Associate (607) 724-1372 Rev. Fredrick Mwangi Kooro (607) 797-4015 Rev. Msgr. John P. Putano (607) 725-7705

Staff Rev. Alfred J. Bebel, Retired Andrea Carey, Religious Education Coordinator (607) 724-1372 Gary Strong, Administrative Assistant Joshua Carey, Music Director

Office Hours: Monday Thursday, 9am 3pm; Closed Fridays

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm, SS. Cyril & Methodius Sundays: 8:45 am, Holy Trinity 10:15 am, SS. Cyril & Methodius 10:30 am, (Polish, 1st & 4th Sundays), Holy Trinity Weekdays: 8:00 am, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, Holy Trinity 12:05 pm, Tuesday & Thursday, SS. Cyril & Methodius

Confessions: 3:30– 4:00 pm, Saturday, SS. Cyril & Methodius

Holy Trinity 346 Prospect Street, Binghamton, NY 13905

(607) 797-1856 Website: www.holytrinitybinghamton.org

Year of the Family Sunday, December 3, 2017 - Sunday, November 25, 2018

Prayer for the Family O God, who was pleased to give us

the shining example of the Holy Family, Graciously grant that we may imitate them

in practicing the virtues of family life.

Transform our doubt to faith; Strengthen our hope;

Help us to live in charity.

Until we are all one in your kingdom Through Jesus Christ, your Son, In the unity of the Holy Spirit,

One God, forever and ever. Amen.

The Roman Catholic Parishes of SS. Cyril & Methodius Church of the Holy Trinity

Weekend of June 23 & 24, 2018

SS. Cyril & Methodius Church Church of the Holy Trinity

Liturgical Roles

June 30/July 1

ALTAR SERVERS

4:30pm J. Mehal 10:15 am A. MacBlane, M. Patinka

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 4:30pm J. & J. Gialanella, E. Hidock, F. Vrablic, J. Mehal 10:15 am J. & D. Tarr, D. Sirgany, K. Oliva

LECTORS 4:30pm C. Shramek, M. Michalek 10:15 am M. Mansour, M. MacBlane

GREETERS 4:30pm L. Vasisko, P. Mangurian 10:15 am E. Katusak, S. McKernan

Liturgical Roles

July 1

Lectors: J. Naylor, J. Choynowski

Host: G.Naylor, S. Behal, M. Massar

Cup: J. Haun, A. Lenkiewicz, A. Kavulich, L. Dayton

Greeters: T. & J. Haun

Servers: M. Snell, G. Snell, A. Evanitsky

Lectors for Polish Mass: M. Kozik, V. Soljan

VOTIVE CANDLES Murph Hlopko by wife & family ▪ John & Mary Vinse-vich by daughter, Judithann ▪ Laureen Warrick by hus-band, Art ▪ Jean Vlasak by husband, Fred ▪ Lois Orzel by Frank Orzel Family ▪ Walter & Agnes Petrikonis by Children ▪ William Maney by wife, Irene ▪ Robert Mur-ray by Mary Vavra ▪ Paul & Sadie Bublinec, Louise Lesko, Joseph & Dorothy Kostick from Estate ▪ Thomas Cupina by wife, Geraldine

Sanctuary Candles Our Sanctuary Candles burn this week

for the Glory and Honor of Almighty God, and

Stanley Pawlowski from wife, children & grandchildren

Collection Totals—June 17

Regular $2742 Loose $96 Fuel $160 School Assess Red $50

Cath Comm $125 Bldg Maint $64 Child & Fam $115 Votive Shrines $65 Hope Appeal $50

Total $3467

Weekly Budget Goal: $5,580

Our Sanctuary Candle burns this week to the glory and honor of Almighty God, and

John Jurena

from wife

Collection Totals—June 16 & 17

Regular $ 2478 Loose $255 Heat & Air $20 Cath Comm $35.

Total $2788

Weekly Budget Goal: $5,900

Organ Purchase Price $30,000 Donations for Organ collected to date: $10,941

There is Coffee & Doughnuts June 24 This is the LAST ONE UNTIL SEPTEMBER!

Bingo Kitchen opens at 4:30pm

Pondering Stewardship— Jesus, the perfect steward, gave thanks, just before He gave Him-self to us completely for our salvation. He offers us the chance to drink from His cup. In the Eucha-rist, we meet Christ personally and, if we listen to Him, we know what drinking from His cup means our own sacrifice – giving up some of our time, talent and treasure to do His work on earth.

June 29, BINGO #5

Workers: J. & M. Choynowski, F. Vrablic, M. Baer, B. Gladhill, S. Vaskovic Serv. Kit: M. Zembek, V. Sheffer Cook Kit: L. Scheffer-Wilson, K. Francik Supplies: P. Stiner Treasurer: M. Jacobs Pull Tabs: L. Zabadal Cashier: P. Stiner

Thank you to all our bingo volunteers!

Repair My Church Update

Deposit: $1500 May Interest: $12.29

Less Bill Paid: $101.91

Account Balance = $20,629.78

Our Parishes & Pastoral Care Area

St. Cyril’s Festival Information—

Festival Meeting - The next meeting of the Festival Committee will be held on Moday, June 25th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. All are invit-ed to participate and attend.

Halupki-Making for 2018 Festival - The next halupki making session will begin at 9 am in the Parish Center on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27. Please consider joining us if you are availa-ble. "Many hands make light work." No experi-ence necessary.

Early Bird Raffle - The Early Bird Raffle for the 2018 Festival will take place in the Parish Center on Sun, June 24th, following the 10:15 Mass. Coffee and doughnuts will be available.

Attention Graduating High School Students & Current College Students: The Newman Con-nection is a new initiative to assist in the pastoral ministry to college bound students or those al-ready enrolled in college. A referral system is be-ing set up to connect students with their Catholic Campus ministry. All we require is the student's name and campus that they will be or are attend-ing. This will allow campus ministers to contact students at their respective campus. Please call Barb Hill at the parish office or email: bhill@syrdio.org if you are interested in making the Newman Connection.

Attention St. Cyril’s Greeters! There will be no greeter schedule for the months of July and Au-gust 2018. Volunteer greeters will be greatly ap-preciated! When you arrive at Mass, please visit the entrances to see if there is anyone presently serving as greeter - if not, please jump in and greet people as they enter church. The greeter schedule will resume in September. Thank you!

Vacation Bible School Bigger and Better, PCA wide, bring a friend

9am to 12noon, July 23-27, 2017 St. James School Gymnasium

As mentioned last weekend, the Vacation Bible School this year will involve the five parishes in our PCA – St. James, Holy Trinity, Sts. Cyril and Methodius, St. Patrick’s and St. Thomas Aquinas. It is open to all children entering grades K-5. Bring a friend! Adults and children entering grade 6 and above are welcome to volunteer. To sign up, vol-unteer or for more information, please call the of-fice at 724-1372 or Andrea Carey at acar-ey@syrdio.org. Flyers are available at the en-trances.

The Nativity of John the Baptist on June 24 comes three months after the cel-ebration on March 25 of the Annunciation, when the angel Ga-briel told Mary that her cousin Elizabeth was in her sixth month of pregnancy, and six months before the Christmas celebration of the birth of Jesus.

Christians have long interpreted the life of John the Baptist as a preparation for the coming of Je-sus Christ, and the circumstances of his birth, as recorded in the New Testament, are miraculous. The sole biblical account of the birth of John the Baptist comes from the Gospel of Luke. John’s parents, Zechariah – a Jewish priest – and Eliza-beth, were without children and both were beyond child-bearing age. During Zechariah's rotation to serve in the Temple in Jerusalem, he was chosen by lot to offer incense at the Golden Altar in the Holy Place. The Archangel Gabriel appeared to him and announced that he and his wife would give birth to a child, and that they should name him John, a name which was unfamiliar in Zecha-riah and Elizabeth's families. However, because Zechariah did not believe the message of Gabriel, he was rendered speechless until the time of John's birth. At that time, his relatives wanted to name the child after his father, and Zechariah wrote, "His name is John", whereupon he recov-ered his ability to speak. Following Zechariah's obedience to the command of God, he was given the gift of prophecy, and foretold the future minis-try of Jesus this prophecy forming the text of the Benedictus canticle.

JUNE 24—FEAST OF JOHN THE BAPTIST

VOCATIONS—In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks of how the Kingdom of God is like a seed that mysteriously grows. Could it be possible that Christ could be calling you to con-tribute to the mysterious growth of

the Kingdom in our midst as a priest or religious? For more information regarding a religious voca-tion, call the Vocations office at 315-470-1468.

PRAY FOR VOCATIONS We pray this month especially for: Nathan Brooks Divine Mercy, Central Square Theology III St. Mary’s Seminary

Embrace: An Evening for Married Couples—Wednesday, June 27 from 6-9pm at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 701 W Main Street, Endicott. This event will be feature a presentation by marriage veterans, Chris and Linda Padgett. The price per couple is $40. Register online by visiting https://embraceendicott.eventbrite.com.

Binghamton University Newman House Golf Tournament—Newman House Catholic Commu-nity at BU is holding a Fundraising Golf Tourna-ment on July 15th at Endwell Greens Golf Club. Cost is 75.00 per player or 300.00 per four-

Hope Appeal - Goals & Pledges for 2018 are : Holy Trinity $ 20,203.84; $ 11,657.87 pledged St.Cyril's $ 26,013.19; $ 4,521.00 pledged Please be assured that Hope Appeal Funds are used for the mission of the church only-not for any other purpose. I’m sure that if eve-ry parishioner contributes, if you are able, we can make our goal. Please make your pledge today by placing your envelope in the collection basket. Forms are available in the pews or at the entrances the par-ish office. Please make checks payable to HOPE APPEAL for easier processing. For secure on-line convenience, make your gift at www.syracuse.org. Thank you !

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER YOUTH EVENT Come join the Diocese of Syracuse Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry on a special sum-mer pilgrimage for middle school students on Sat, August 4, 2018, 7:00 am to 11 pm. We will visit Niagara Falls, ride the Maid of the Mist or see the Cave of the Winds, visit a Marian Shrine for Mass and end the day with pizza and games! This event is open to students entering grades 6-8. Register before July 1st for an early registration rate of $55 (non-refundable) per person! After July 1, registration is $ 60 per person. To regis-ter, contact the parish office at 724-1372.

The Catholic Schools of Broome County: Ad-mission for the 2018-2019 School Year is now open—Early Childhood Education through 12th Grade. 100% graduation rate. Tuition assis-tance available. Transportation provided by home district. Contact the Office of Admissions at 607-231-4149 for more information or to schedule a tour for any of our schools. Consider the possibili-ties awaiting your children—apply now!www.broomecatholicschools.org

Graduation and Semester News 2018

Congratulations to Lindsey Oliva, Binghamton High School Class of 2018 and recipient of the Fr. Hila-

ry Mikentinac Memorial Scholarship. Lindsey will attend Buffalo State College in the fall.

Jack Lamuraglia is attending Clarkson University.

In June, Andrew Coleman, son of Mr. & Mrs. Eu-gene Coleman and grandson of Mrs. Mary Vavra, was inducted into the National Honor Society. In 2014, his sister, Katherine was inducted into NHS.

Send in your graduation and semester news to the parish office and we will include in the bulletin.

A Family Perspective It is interesting that we call the first person of the Trinity, Father. Our dads help us understand God as Father in the way they love, protect, teach, discipline, and spend time with us. What an awesome respon-sibility, to be the window through which children view God.

Saturday, June 23 (SCM) 4:30pm - For the Parishioners

Sunday, June 24 8:45am - For the Parishioners (HT) 10:15am - Joan Howe, Mary Mathers, & Lawrence

Cogdon from Dudek, Howe, Crowe, & Cogdon Families (SCM)

10:30am - Wanda Laskowski from Bernie Bebel (HT)

Monday, June 25 (HT) 8:00am - Henry Dobrowolski from Jozef & Veronica Solijan

Tuesday, June 26 (SCM) 12:05pm - John Jurena from family

Wednesday, June 27 (HT) 8:00am - Al Vaskovic from a parishioner

Thursday, June 28 (SCM) 12:05pm - Chad Houseknecht from Kathie & Carl Brown

Friday, June 29 (HT) 8:00am - Marge Barsch from Anita Miller & family

Saturday, June 30 (SCM) 4:30pm - Lorraine Mehal from Joe & Connie Varsik

Sunday, July 1 8:45am - Joseph, Elizabeth, John Jacobs & family from Michael Jacobs (HT) 10:15am - For the Parishioners (SCM) 10:30am - For the Parishioners (HT)

Monday, June 25 8:00am - Daily Mass (HT)

Tuesday, June 26 10:00am - Holy Hour (HT) 12:05pm - Daily Mass (SCM) 12:30pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet (SCM)

Wednesday, June 27 8:00am - Daily Mass (HT) 9:00am - Halupki Prep (SCM)

Thursday, June 28 12:05pm - Daily Mass (SCM) 12:30pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet (SCM)

Friday, June 29 8:00am - Daily Mass (HT) 6:45pm - Bingo (HT & SCM)

The Week Ahead

Mass Intentions