BULLETIN Announcements
► C.I.A.O. – the Cultural Italian American Organization – will hold a recognition dinner on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Springside Inn in Auburn, NY. Cocktails will commence at 5:00PM followed by a family style dinner. Reservations must be placed by Sunday, October 5, 2025 with a check made payable to CIAO and mailed to 144 Genesee Street, Suite 102-240, Auburn, NY. Ticket” $ 50/person. You can reserve your attendance by calling Joanne Charles (315) 253-2981 or email lynda@cayugacountyciao.org.
CIAO is pleased to honor two esteemed members of our community: Fr. Vasile Colopelnic and Mr. Angelo D’Angelo, whose pizzeria was the very first in Auburn, NY.
Fr. Vasile has served as pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church since his assignment in 2012. Since then, he has set a standard of dignity, demonstrating deep love for his Ukrainian heritage, along with unwavering commitment and dedication to helping the parish flourish. Through his efforts, the church has grown and improved in many ways. Fr. Vasile has also played a vital role in supporting Ukrainian refugee families, helping many resettle and thrive in Auburn. Please join us in honoring your pastor and celebrating his remarkable contributions! Thank you, CIAO!
►Banns of Marriage 2 – Michael Sava Nona, son of Mazyn, and Marichka (Nykyforiak) Nona {parishioner of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, Warren, MI}, and Larysa Danuta Droczak daughter of Walter and Danuta (Spiewak) Droczak wish to enter the Married State. The Holy Mystery (Sacrament) of Matrimony will take place on October 18, 2025, at our Saints Peter & Paul UCC. If anyone is aware of a canonical impediment to this marriage, please notify the pastor. Please keep Michael & Larysa in your prayers as they prepare to form a Christian family.
►The Altar Rosary Society will hold their annual meeting on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 5:00PM in the church basement. Anyone interested in joining please feel welcome to attend. Food will be served.
►Save the Date: SAINTS NEXT DOOR DINNER – Prior to his death, Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to recognize their “saints next door”, during the 2025 Jubilee Year. Please join us in celebrating all the Priests and Sisters who have dedicated their lives to serving and spiritually guiding our local Catholic faith community over the decades.
The dinner will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 2:00PM-5:00PM at: SPRIGSIDE INN, 6145 W. Lake Road, Auburn, NY.
Ticket price: $ 50/ person. To purchase tickets, please call Cheryl Foster (315) 246-4345 or Laura Cuthbert (315) 246-1960.
►2025/2026 Parish Catechetical Program: Religion classes for children will begin on Sunday, October 5 at 11:30AM and will end at 12:30PM.
►The League of Ukrainian Catholics & the Ukrainian Catholic eparchy of Stamford invite you to a Holy Year Jubilee event – A Celebration of Hope and Healing – which will take place on October 10, 11 and 12 at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church (940 Ridge Rd., Rochester, NY). For more information please call the parish office at St. Josaphat (585) 467-6457.
►2025 Catechetical Sunday - Each autumn, the Church celebrates Catechetical Sunday, a special day of prayer and recognition for those involved in catechetical ministry. On this day, we will pray for the success of the catechetical work in our parish. The catechists in our parish are individuals who have responded to the call to share the gift of faith with the children and youth of our church community. The success of this important ministry depends on the close cooperation of parents, the parish priest, catechists, and the entire parish community. This year, we will celebrate Catechetical Sunday in our parish on Saturday, October 4th, and Sunday, October 5th. At each Divine Liturgy on these days, we will pray that God continues to bless the catechetical efforts of our catechists. We will also pray that, through this ministry, our children and youth may be strengthened in their faith. Dear parents, children, and youth, please make every effort to attend the Divine Liturgy each week!