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Christmas Message

From Fr. Gregory, PNCC, Reflection /

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus!

The event of the coming of the Son of God to earth has been celebrated for over two thousand years, yet every year, the celebration seems to be always new and speaks to our hearts in a very special and joyful way. For us Christians, Christmas is a very significant feast day because it commemorates the event when God became man in order to begin the work of salvation. Christmas is the time when much concern is shown for the needs in the community. Toys are donated, boxes of Christmas food are prepared, clothing is collected and everything is distributed to those who are in need. And this is good because in this way people may show the goodness and love of God. Every year at Christmas we are reminded that the same Jesus Who was born many years ago is still present with us. He is alive in the Church, He is alive in all of us believing in Him and gathered in His name. He is present whenever Mass is offered. As a matter of fact, the name Christmas comes from Christ`s Mass. In the sacrifice of Mass, God comes to us. We can see and feel His presence in the consecrated bread and wine on the altar but most of all when we receive Him in Holy Communion and our hearts become like another Bethlehem, the place where Jesus is really born.

May Jesus Christ bless you abundantly with His graces in this Christmas season and in the coming New Year 2015.

Very Rev. Gregory Mludzik, Pastor

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Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ – Wielkanoc

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This is a day for celebration. This is the day Christ our Brother broke the chains of death and rose in triumph from the grave. He did this, not just for himself, but for all of us. He wants us to share in his great victory over sin and death.

“The Lord is risen. Alleluia! Christ has Risen, Truly He is Risen, and He arose and gave us life everlasting!”

With these joyful words we greet and rejoice with all of you as we celebrate the feast of our Savior’s resurrection. Today we celebrate the renewal of our humanity and all of God’s creation. Today dawns the eternal spring of the Church from which blossoms the fruit of new and unending life. May the blessings of Easter, its joy and peace remain in your hearts now and always. Have a blessed, holy, and joyous Easter.

Radosnych świąt Zmartwychwstania Pańskiego oraz Błogosławieństwa Bożego życzy!

Fr. Gregory and Tatiana

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Easter Message 2012

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Do not be afraid! Jesus is alive, and we will live too! Resurrection! It happened in the dark with no witnesses. When it began dawning, everything shattered. Christ rose from the dead.

Two women came to inspect the tomb. They found the stone rolled back, the guards paralyzed with fear and fallen down like dead men. They saw the angel of the Lord sitting there, his garments dazzling as snow. The women were able to hear his voice saying: “Do not be afraid! I know you are looking for Jesus crucified, but He is not here. Come and see the spot where He lay. Then go quickly and tell His disciples: ‘He has been raised from the dead and now goes ahead of you to Galilee, where you will see Him.’”

This is the Easter message I have for you, the message of the living God. Do not be afraid! We believe in Jesus who is alive and gives the promise of live eternal to His faithful followers.

On the occasion of Easter, I wish you stronger faith, peace of mind, joy and happiness, which results from the fact that Jesus is alive. Together with those who witnessed the resurrected Jesus go and tell the story to others that they may also believe.

Have a Happy Easter! Radosnego Święta Zmartwychwstania!

Fr. Gregory

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A Christmas Message

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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ!

Once again Christmas is here. During the Advent Season we were called by the Church to prepare a way for the Lord, to make His paths straight, to prepare ourselves to celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity of Jesus Christ. And now it is already here. Have we heeded the call of the Church? Have we properly prepared ourselves to worthily commemorate this special day?

Each year as we celebrate Christmas, we cannot help but contemplate how Almighty God chose the wonderful event of His incarnation to happen. God chose the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of Jesus. We know that Mary accepted the role for which Almighty God had chosen her and our Lord was conceived of the Holy Spirit. Do you remember how excited you were about Christmas when you were young? As adults we need to have that same spirit of excitement and anticipation that children always seen to have.

Dear brothers and sisters, at Christmas let us make time for Jesus. As you break the Christmas wafers – opłatek during the vigil supper and on Christmas Day, remember that we celebrate the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ and that we are to share the Good News and His love with each another. May the Child of Bethlehem be the center of all of our celebrations and festivities this year. May Jesus Christ bring you hope, love, joy, and peace. Have a blessed Christmas and may the New Year 2012 be a happy and healthy one for you and your families.

Rev. Gregory MÅ‚udzik and family.

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Prayer for Easter

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God of all life, we rejoice with you in this day of death’s defeat. To the bewildered eyes of your disciples, Christ’s death looked like tragic loss, but you turned it into a great gain. Give us the faith you gave them to believe that, through the creative power of your love, even the greatest tragedy can be transformed and become life-giving. May our faith strengthen throughout the fifty days of this Easter season as we pray to embrace your gift of new and everlasting life. Amen!

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18 – 25, 2011

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“I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me” (John 17:20-21).

All churches should be concerned about the unity for which Christ prayed, and this must be the ultimate goal of ecumenical dialogue. Unity is not synonymous with absorption, conversion, or subjection. The kind of unity for which Christ prayed will be realized through the influence of the holy Spirit. The unity which existed in the undivided Church may be the model which will be acceptable to all in dialogue. This is based on a unity of faith, order, Sacraments, and love. Unity will become a reality when Churches come together in common sacramental life.

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Epiphany Pastoral Visitations, Kolęda

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Epiphany Pastoral Visitations have begun. Blessing of the homes will take place Tuesday through Saturday (weather permitting). No blessing will take place on night when meetings or activities are being held. Visitations must end prior to Ash Wednesday, March 9th, as the Holy Season of Lent begins, and Church Law does not permit Epiphany Visitations beyond that time. Please contact Fr. Gregory to arrange for a time to have your home blessed.

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Acolyte Retreat

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Bishop Anthony Mikovsky and the clergy of the Central Diocese, at their meeting on August 20, 2009, decided once again to organize Acolyte Retreat for the Central Diocese of the PNCC in summer of the year 2010.

The retreat will be held from Tuesday, June 29 (noon), through Friday, July 02 (noon) 2010 at the Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center, Spojnia Farm, Waymart, PA. The participants will have a great opportunity to pray together in order to know better our Lord Jesus Christ and to spend a wonderful time with “old” and “new” friends. The deadline for registration is June 06, 2010. Cost of retreat: $65. Registration Forms and Information Sheet are at the parish office. Please see Fr. Gregory.

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