June 29 – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost. Tone 2

Synaxis of Halych Saints. Synaxis of Odessa Saints. St. Tychon, bishop of Amathus in Cyprus (425). Martyrs Tigrius and Eutropius of Constantinople (404).

Rom. 5:1-10; Mt. 6:22-33;
Gal. 5:22–6:2; Lk. 6:17-23;

July 6 – 4th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone 3

Martyr Agrippina of Rome (253-260). Martyrs Eustochius, Gaius, Probus, Lollius, and Urban, of Ancyra (4th c.).

Rom. 6:18-23; Mt. 8:5-13;

July 7 – Nativity of St. John the Baptist.

Різдво чесного славного Пророка, Передвісника і Хрестителя Господнього Іоана. Martyrs Orentius, Pharnacius, Eros, Firmus, Firminus, Cyriacus, and Longinus, in Georgia (3 rd c.).

Rom. 13:11-14:4; Lk. 1:1-25, 57-68, 76, 80;

Апостол і Євангеліє - Gospel and Epistle of the Day

Дивіться у вказівках - See propers here

Saint Tikhon, Bishop of Amathus in Cyprus

Saint Tikhon, Bishop of Amathus, was born in the city Amathus on the island of Cyprus. His parents raised their son in Christian piety, and taught him the reading of sacred books. It is said that the gift of wonderworking appeared in Saint Tikhon at quite a young age.

His father was the owner of a bakery, and whenever he left his son alone in the shop, the holy youth would give free bread to those in need. Learning of this, his father became angry, but the son said that he had read in the Scriptures, that in giving to God one receives back a hundredfold. "I," said the youth, "gave to God the bread which was taken," and he persuaded his father to go to the place where the grain was stored. With astonishment the father saw that the granary, which formerly was empty, was now filled to overflowing with wheat. From that time the father did not hinder his son from distributing bread to the poor.

A certain gardener brought the dried prunings of vines from the vineyard. Saint Tikhon gathered them, planted them in his garden and besought the Lord that these branches might take root and yield fruit for the health of people. The Lord did so through the faith of the holy youth. The branches took root, and their fruit had a particular and very pleasant taste. It was used during the lifetime of the saint and after his death for making wine for the Mystery of the Holy Eucharist.

They accepted the pious youth into the church clergy, made him a reader. Later, Mnemonios, the Bishop of Amathus ordained him a deacon. After the death of Bishop Mnemonios, Saint Tikhon by universal agreement was chosen as Bishop of Amathus. Saint Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus (May 12), presided at the service.

Saint Tikhon labored zealously to eradicate the remnants of paganism on Cyprus; he destroyed a pagan temple and spread the Christian Faith. The holy bishop was generous, his doors were open to all, and he listened to and lovingly fulfilled the request of each person who came to him. Fearing neither threats nor tortures, he firmly and fearlessly confessed his faith before pagans.

In the service to Saint Tikhon it is stated that he foresaw the time of his death, which occurred in the year 425.

Святитель Тихон, єпископ Амафунтський

Святитель Тихон, єпископ Амафунтський, народився в місті Амафунті, що на острові Кіпр. Батьки виховали сина в християнському благочесті, навчили читання священних книг.

Збереглися відомості, що ще в юнацькому віці у святого Тихона проявився дар чудотворіння. Його батько був власником хлібопекарні і посилав сина продавати хліби. Святий отрок біднякам роздавав їх задарма. Дізнавшись про це, батько розгнівався, але син відповів, що, як він читав у святих книгах, «той, хто дає Богові, сторицею прийме». «Я ж позичаю Богу хліби», — сказав юнак і запропонував батьку піти туди, де зберігалися запаси зерна. Батько з подивом побачив, що сховище, яке було порожнім, сповнене пшениці. Відтоді він не перешкоджав отрокові роздавати злиденним хліб.

Інше диво сталося в саду. Один садівник викинув із виноградника обрізані сухі гілки. Святий Тихон зібрав їх, посадив у своєму саду і попросив Господа, щоб ці гілки прижилися й дали  цілющі для здоров'я людей плоди. Господь вчинив за вірою святого юнака. Гілки прижилися, і плоди їхні мали особливий, дуже приємний смак та використовувалися за життя святого й після його кончини на вино для звершення таїнства Святої Євхаристії.

Благочестивого юнака прийняли до церковного кліру, поставили читцем, а згодом єпископ Амафунтський Мемнон висвятив його в сан диякона. Після смерті владики Мемнона святий Тихон за спільним бажанням був обраний єпископом Амафунтським. Рукопокладення очолив святитель Єпіфаній, єпископ Кіпрський.

Святитель Тихон старанно працював над викоріненням залишків язичництва на Кіпрі, знищував ідольські капища й насаджував християнську віру. Єпископ був милостивий, двері його дому були вікриті для всіх, він з любов'ю вислуховував та виконував прохання кожного, хто приходив до нього. Не боячись погроз і мук, він твердо і безстрашно сповідував свою віру перед язичниками.

У службі святителю Тихону згадано про те, що він передбачив час своєї кончини, яка настала 425 року.

Our Ukrainian Day Festival scheduled for Saturday, July 12th from 11am - 6pm is growing near!

Dear St. John's Family,

Below are a few reminders to make our Festival a success:

PRE-FESTIVAL WORK SESSIONS are published in the bulletin. Kitchen sessions are scheduled for Tuesday starting at 9:00am and Thursday morning starting at 7:00am.  Tent and Memorial Center setups are scheduled for Wednesday starting at 5:30 pm.  Bake Sale prep is scheduled for Friday at 3pm. WE NEED YOUR HELP! 

BAKE SALE: Please make and bake your fabulous "Specialties" for our bake sale. Please drop off Friday (best - kitchen doors will be open) or Saturday by 9am.  Thank you bakers!! 

BASKETS RAFFLE:  Please create your wonderful baskets for this year's Ukrainian Day Festival.  Please drop off wrapped baskets NOW through Wednesday, July 9th. Thanks so much for all you do! 

THE SIGN-UP BOARD is waiting for you to "fill in the blanks" and spend the day working, laughing, praying and enjoying each other as "One Parish Family".  Please volunteer… this is a full work day for our Parish… try something new…honor your times… have fun!

SELL YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS: A great way to raise money and get your friends, family and neighbors to attend our Festival!  Please turn in your tickets, both sold and unsold,  no later than Saturday by 11am to the Raffle Booth / Baskets Raffle area.

PLEASE DONATE to offset our expenses.  This message is for all who are out of town, unable to volunteer, as well as for those who give 110% to our Festival and Church!  We can always use your kind and generous donations!  Donation forms are available on St. John's FB page and website.

PLEASE SHARE with your Facebook audience (if on Facebook).  This increases our reach tremendously.  Look for an email with an attached flier to forward to your friends and family the week of the event.

PLEASE RETURN any borrowed tables, chairs and kitchen trays/supplies by Tuesday, July 8th. Thank you!

WE NEED A GROUNDS/TRASH CHAIRPERSON.  Contact Me with any leads.  In addition, if you see a full trash can, empty it and place new bag from bottom of the can. TYSM

May God Bless you all and pray for great weather!

Mark Hatala, Chairperson, 607-779-8597

Ukrainian Day - July 12, 2025

Let's Help Ukraine!

St. John's Ukrainian Humanitarian Fund is accepting donations to help Ukrainians during war. Donations will go to provide food and other humanitarian needs.

To make donation online click here

We accept checks as well.

Please make the checks to St. John Ukrainian Humanitarian Fund

Mailing address:

1 Saint John's Parkway
Johnson City NY 13790
 

Cash is accepted in church

Pray for Ukraine!

Prayers for Ukraine are done during each service. To see the schedule click here.

Молитви за Україну проводяться під час кожної служби. За розкладом дивіться тут.

May God bless and protect Ukraine!

Please Note!

• Only Orthodox Christians may receive Holy Communion or other Sacraments.
  
• If you have not been to confession in over a month, please go to confession before receiving the Holy Gifts.
  
• We fast from all food and drink (including water) from bedtime (the previous night) until we receive the Holy Gifts during morning Divine Liturgy. That also means no coffee, no cigarettes, no gum, candies in the morning and during Divine Liturgy.

Happy Birthday

• June 29: Matvii Burdyliak
  
• June 29: Milana Burdyliak
  
• June 30: Thomas Lomonaco
  
• June 30: Jane Ellsworth
  
• June 30: Thomas Skojec
  
• July 02: Julieanne Marra
  
• July 04: Robert Holicky
  
• July 05: Michael Dobransky

May God bless you with health, wealth and happiness for many blessed years!

* If your or someone else's birthday is missing or incorrect please let Fr. Ivan know right away.

Please Pray for the Servants of God

John, Rose, Bob, Melodye, Dannette,
Hristos, John, Jane, Mary, Zenna, Douglas,
Melanie, William, Marion, Helen,
Mariann, Robert, Jean, Ronald, Brian,
Fr. James, Scott, Andriy, James, William,
Pipinos, Fr. Gabriel and PM Susan, Vasyl

Upcoming Readings