SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

APOSTLES FAST 5/30-6/28

NO MEAT – Wednesdays NO DAIRY – Fridays

More prayer, and almsgiving

1 Aliturgical Day Justin & Others, Martyrs 9:00 AM: Matins – Fr. Diodoro

2 Nicephor, Patriarch

pp. 372-374 9:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Fr. Diodoro Int. + Anthony Scioli, by Karen Ratliff

3 Lucillian & Others, Martyrs

5:30 PM: Vespers – Fr. Diodoro

4 No Meat Metrophanes, Patriarch pp. 372-374 9:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Bp. John Int. + Ed Kobrzychi, by Doris Kobrzychi

5 DOROTHEUS, BISHOP MARTYR (VL) 2ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST – pp. 123-125

3:00 PM: Confessions – Fr. David 4:00 PM: Vigil Divine Liturgy – Fr. David Homilist: Dcn. Montalvo Int. + Elizabeth Kohl, by Hugo & Patti Marmol

6 Tone 1 2ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST pp. 125-127 9:00 AM: Confessions – Fr. David 10:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Fr. David Int. Parishioners, St. Stephen Cathedral Epistle reading – Rom 2:10-16 Gospel reading – Mt 4:18-23

7 Clergy Days Convocation Theodotus, Bishop-Martyr

3rd Week After Pentecost

No Liturgical Services

8 Clergy Days Convocation Translation of the Relics of the Great-Martyr Theodore

No Liturgical Services

9 Clergy Days Convocation Cyril of Alexandria, Archbishop pp. 372-374

9:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Fr. David Int. Nick & Barbara Stefaniak

10 Clergy Days Convocation Timothy, Bishop-Martyr

No Liturgical Services

11 Clergy Days Convocation Bartholomew & Barnabus, Apostles pp. 370-372

9:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Fr. David Int. Personal Intention

12 ONUPHRUS & PETER, VENERABLE (VL) 3RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - pp. 128-130 3:00 PM: Confessions – Fr. Diodoro 4:00 PM: Vigil Divine Liturgy - Fr. David Homilist – Dcn. Danovich Int. + Tom & Anna Platt, by Hugo & Patti Marmol

13 Tone 2 3RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST pp. 130-132 9:00 AM: Confessions – Fr. Diodoro 10:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Bp. John Int. Parishioners, St. Stephen Cathedral Fr. Diodoro Anniversary Potluck Epistle reading – Rom 5:1-10 Gospel reading – Mt 6:22-34

14 Elisha, Prophet

4th Week After Pentecost

No Liturgical Services

15 Aliturgical Day Amos, Prophet

9:00 AM: Matins – Fr. Diodoro

16 Tychon, Wonderworker - Bishop 10th Anniversary – Fr. Diodoro pp. 372-374 9:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Bp. John Int. Fr. Diodoro Mendoza

17 Manuel, Sabel & Ishmael, Martyrs pp. 381-383

9:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Fr. David Int. Personal Intention

18 No Meat Leontius, Martyr pp. 379-381 9:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Fr. Diodoro Int. + John Mottet, by Karen Ratliff

19 JUDE, APOSTLE (VL) 4TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST – pp. 133-135 3:00 PM: Confessions – Fr. Diodoro 4:00 PM: Vigil Divine Liturgy Fr. Diodoro Int. + Russell Tolchard, by Fr. Diodoro

20 Father’s Day Tone 3 4TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST pp. 135-137

9:00 AM: Confessions – Fr. Diodoro 10:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Fr. Diodoro Int. Parishioners, St. Stephen Cathedral Epistle reading – Rom 6:18-23 Gospel reading – Mt 8:5-13

21 Julian, Martyr

5th Week After Pentecost

No Liturgical Services

22 Aliturgical Day Eusebius, Bishop-Martyr

9:00 AM: Matins – Fr. Diodoro

23 Agrippina, Martyr pp. 379-381 9:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Fr. Diodoro Int. + Russell Tolchard, by Fr. Diodoro

24 Solemn Day Birth of John the Baptist No Fasting pp. 334-337 9:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Bp. John Int. Personal Intention

25 No Meat Febronia, Venerable pp. 376-378 9:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Fr. Diodoro Int. + Russell Tolchard, by Fr. Diodoro

26 DAVID OF THESSALONICA, VEN. (VL) 5TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST – pp. 138-140 3:00 PM: Confessions – Fr. Diodoro 4:00 PM: Vigil Divine Liturgy Fr. Diodoro – Homilist: Dcn. Hanafin Int. + Ma. Dolores Balcazar

27 Tone 4 5TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST pp. 141-142 9:00 AM: Confessions – Fr. Diodoro 10:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Fr. Diodoro Int. Parishioners, St. Stephen Cathedral Homilist – Dcn. Hanafin

Epistle reading – Rom 10:1-10 Gospel reading – Mt 8:28-9:1

28 Trans. Rel’s, Cyrus & John, Unm. 6th Week After Pentecost pp. 338-340 (Mem. Service) 6:00 PM: Confessions – Fr. Diodoro 7:00 PM: Vigil Divine Liturgy Fr. Diodoro Int. + Frank Mathews, by Fr. Diodoro Apostles Fast Ends

29 No Fasting Peter & Paul, Preeminent Apostles pp. 338-340

9:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Bp. John Int. Personal Intention

30 Synaxis of the 12 (Special Handout)

9:00 AM: Divine Liturgy – Fr. Diodoro Int. + Gerald N. Dino, by Fr. Diodoro

June 16th 2021 is the 10th Anniversary of Priestly ordination of

Fr. Diodoro Mendoza

Parish Potluck served 12pm, June 13th Church Hall

Come Celebrate!

God Grant Him Many Years!

Father’s Day Bowling:

June 20th

11:30 Lunch,

12:30 Bowling

Fr. Diodoro in Denver

6/4 – 6/7

Russian Catholic Community

“Father, teach us to give and not to count the cost.” -St. Ignatius

“If you have a problem in your life that you can’t fathom or understand, you have to examine your prayer life, not the problem.” -Mother Angelica

June 1st-30th 2021 Liturgical services on Saturdays, Sundays and on Holy Days are Live Streamed at: www.stsbcc.org, or you can view them on the Facebook page for the Eparchy of Phoenix.

Prayer intentions for this Month: Special Intentions: + Msgr. George Vida, + Michael Sherwood, + James Martin, Joe Kramer, Erwin Armada, Barbara Dugan, Helen Furka, Vincent Rice, McCarthy family, Marti Lopez, Kathleen Linkowsky, Richard Gable, Robert King, Ann Ryan, Robyn Foy, Elaine Brown, Baby Micah

Lombardi, Christy, Jan Person, + Joann Lutz, Elvira Kind, Teresa Blanc, + Fr. Frank Knusel, + Gail Person, + Blanche Moody, + Bishop Gerald Dino, + Sr. Jean Marie Cihota, + Robert Shaw, + Larry Mackin, + Joe Gray, + Fr. Wes Izer, + Fr. Francis Vivona.

May the Lord rest His healing hand on His servants and hear their requests: Michael Mehara, Vincent Martinez, Rose Watkins, Mateo Caselman, Terence Moritz, Daniel Palaschak, Irene Cullen, Ted Bronson, Nicholas Lemak, Herbert Simmons, Gabriella Reagan, Ana

Ruiz, Jane Walsh, Dorothy Dumnich, Richard Reese, Chris Balsz, Carlene Eneroth, Bob Dugan, Cathy Milko, Nicholas Toth, Nicholas Oprendek, Dennis Milko, Karen Kol, Rita Chokan, Rebecca Braskie and Albina Tesoniero, the family of Caroline Bonham, Nicholas Stefaniak, Judy Harding.

APOSTLES FAST

Having rejoiced for fifty days following Pascha (Easter), the

Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Apostles began to prepare for their

departure from Jerusalem to spread Christ’s message. According

to Sacred Tradition, as part of their preparation, they began a fast

with prayer to ask God to strengthen their resolve and to be with

them in their missionary undertakings.

The scriptural foundation for the Fast is found in the Synoptic

Gospels (the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which describe

events from a similar point of view, as contrasted with that of

John), when the Pharisees criticized the apostles for not fasting,

Jesus said to them, “can the children of the bridechamber mourn,

as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come,

when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they

fast.” In the immediate sense, Christ was referring to his being

taken to be crucified; but in the wider sense it is understood in

terms of his Ascension into heaven and his commission to preach

the Gospel, which can only be accomplished with prayer and

fasting.

The tradition of the Fast has existed at least since Pope Leo I (461

AD), as is evidenced by his homilies, though it has subsequently

been forgotten in the West. The Fast is thought to have been

instituted out of thanksgiving to God for the witness of the apostles

of Christ. With this Fast, believers express their thanks for the

apostles’ endurance of persecution during their mission.

Greek Catholic Union (GCU) on the go! Fundraising activities and Events in Review

Working through the pandemic was difficult but the rewards were great. Thank you to all who helped and to those who attended or donated make these events successful. May God’s Blessings be on everyone.

November 2020-Harvest Fest-Raised $4,000 for Basillian Sisters December 2020-St. Nick’s Dinner & Bake Sale-Raised over $8,400 for St. Stephen’s February 2021-Valentine’s Day Brunch-Raised $700 for Seminarians. April 2021-Donated $200 Bishop Appeal. Baked-600 cinnamon rolls for Andre House Easter Brunch. Purchased carnations to decorate Christ’s canopy & cleaned Church. May 2021-Mother’s Day Tea (Partnered with Catholic Daughters) Raised total of $922 for scholarships. Purchased-Roses for Mother of God Icon and Mothers were presented with a rose at Liturgy on Mother’s Day. Please consider joining this group. The GCU is dedicated to Protecting Families, Promoting Faith, Fellowship, and Communities. Open to the whole family. Contact Joanie Mahar for more information at 602-920-0607.