SAINT NICHOLAS OF MYRA

Byzantine Catholic Church
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4700 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48310  *   (586)-791-1052   *   stnicholasdetroit@parma.org

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SUNDAY OF THE OINTMENT-BEARERS

“He is not here” (Mr 15:43–16:8)

At that time Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also awaiting the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate and requested the body of Jesus. Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead, and he summoned the centurion to ascertain that Jesus had indeed died. When he learned from the centurion that such was the case, he turned over the body to Joseph.

Having purchased a linen shroud, he lowered Jesus from the cross, wrapped him in the shroud, and laid him in a tomb that had been hewn out of rock. He then rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where the body was buried.

When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome purchased aromatic spices so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week, just a]er sunrise, they went to the tomb.

They had been asking each other, “Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” But when they looked up, they observed that the stone, which was extremely large, had already been rolled back. On entering the tomb, they saw a young man arrayed in a white robe siting on the right hand side, and they were stunned.

He said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised. He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go forth and tell his disciples and Peter: ‘He is going ahead of you to Galilee. There you will see him just as he told you.’ ”

Then the women emerged from the tomb and fled, overcome with trembling and

amazement. They said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

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CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN!

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Announcements for April 19, 2026: OINTMENT-BEARERS Sunday

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This Sunday, April 19th— Parish Event Planning Meeting open to ALL PARISHIONERS:

There will be a meeting in the hall after Liturgy this Sunday, April 19th, for all parishioners who would like to help with upcoming events that we would like to have at our parish, or if you have any ideas you’d like to share for new events that

you think might be good for helping to grow our parish. We are looking for men, women, and young adults who are willing to help organize and plan the following events: Mother’s Day (May 10), Spring Cleaning (Saturday, May 16 or 23), Flag Day and ECF Picnic (June 14), Father’s Day (June 21), and even a possible Octoberfest (Oct 4). We are open to having more events throughout the summer and into the future, so please bring your ideas, your energy, and your skills. Come and help our parish grow, and have fun while doing it!

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We will be closing the books on this year’s Fish Fry fundraiser soon.

If you would like to make a separate donation towards our fish fry, to help ensure that we gain the full matching funds being offered by the GCU, please see George Nagrant (or on Saturdays, please see John P. or Lori Minarish). Checks can be made out to “St. Nicholas Church.” Due date is the end of April.

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Pilgrim Vocations Icon Program:

We are inviting all of our parishioners to sign up to spend a week at home with a special pilgrim vocations icon that we have recently received. We would like for this icon to travel among our parish households, every weekend changing hands and visiting a differrent parishioner’s home, as an inspiration for families to pray for vocations and reflect on God’s call to serve. The icon will be accompanied by prayer books and “Harvest Helpers” materials to help provide guidance and supplemental enrichment while the icon is at your home. Please sign up on the sheet posted outside of Father’s office to take your turn with the icon. Additionally, please check out the new vocations website, byzantinecatholicvocation.com, a central hub for resources, prayers, and support for those discerning a call to the priesthood, diaconate, or monastic life. Let us all open our homes and hearts to Christ and support those discerning His voice.

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Stewardship 2025-2026: This year’s Stewardship Appeal officially runs through May 31, 2026.

All parishioners within the Eparchy of Parma should have received Stewardship Appeal information in the mail by now. If you did not receive the mailing, please contact Fr. Mykhailo so that he can provide you with the pertinent information, and confirm that your address information is listed correctly with the Eparchy. This year’s Stewardship Appeal will support the following important needs in the Eparchy: Sustaining our Parishes; Caring for our Clergy; Nurturing Vocations; Preserving our Faith for the Future; and Extending Christ’s Love and Renewal as we continue our Lord’s mission. Please visit parma.org/stewardship-appeal for more information and to make secure, one-,me or monthly donations through the website. Thank you for your past support and for your continued generosity with this year’s campaign. Bishop Robert’s goal is 100% household participation.

 

Reminder: Request for Feedback (Eparchial Statutes). Due date is the end of April:

We would like to hear what suggestions you might have for improving, clarifying, or otherwise enhancing our Eparchy’s list of statutes. Please see Fr. Mykhailo to obtain a copy of the current statutes if you don’t already have one; then read, pray, and reflect upon them, and

submit any sugges,ons in wri,ng to Fr. Mykhailo. Bishop Robert’s intention is to finalize the next edition of our statutes at the next Eparchial Assembly in Fall 2026.

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Non-perishable Food Collection:

To assist those in need, we are accep,ng dona,ons of canned and other non-

perishable foods. Please place any dona,ons in the baskets that are located in the main vestibule. Thank you!

 

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PRAYER LIST:

Pray for our Shut-ins: Vincent Weiss, Tom Laclave.

Pray for good health of:

Chuck Culyba, Bob Kampo, Gerald May, Barb Polisuk, Kristen Mischk, Gene Didyk, Mike Serafin, Petar Jarnovic, Ralph Tye, Nick May, Ka,e Cpak, Drew Cipa, Chris Kovalcik, Kyle Pituch, Cynthia Popp, John Thomas, Abigel Egressy, Kathy Roby,

Marcino Shamoo, Ted Weston, Zita Solianyk, Donna Rozmarynowycz, Fr. Mychail, Jack Kovalcik, Joyce Morang, Corrine Latcha, Derek Burnham, Marcia Polyak, Kity Marchione, Chris Laclave, Peter Rozmarynowycz, Sandra Hermez, Eleanor Cipa, Kevin Hermez, Olivia Cpak, Mary Lynn Burns, Ken Morris, , Vasile Sidau, Jenna Gibbons, Bill Sawzcuk, Chuck Clogg, Joseph Dawson.

Remember in your prayer our deceased:

Dorothy (Zavell) Stanley, Sue Poholsky, Pauline McMahan, Anna Magusin.

           Grant, O Lord, eternal rest to your departed servants and make their memory eternal.

Pray for:

- Monas,c, diaconal & priestly voca,ons for the Byzan,ne Catholic Church in the USA and throughout the world; St. Sabbas Monastery

- The restora,on of families, renewal of monas,c, religious life & priesthood, and the conversion of Russia; peace in Ukraine; people of the United States, and whole world. Please keep in prayer all those who are considering joining the Catholic church and also for those who have fallen away from the Catholic church.

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From elsewhere within the Eparchy of Parma:

Spring Pre-Cana Program (marriage preparation): There is s,ll space available for our Spring Pre-Cana that will take place May 2-3, 2026, at St. John Parish in Solon, OH! Please visit taborlife.org/spring-pre-cana/ for more information.

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The next Byzantine Youth Rally will take place July 9-12, 2026, at John Carroll University in Cleveland, OH:

The Byzantine Youth Rally provides Eastern Catholic faith formation and fraternity for all teens (ages 13-18) growing up in the Byzantine Catholic tradition. This is an opportunity to make new friends, form lasting relationships, pray, grow spiritually, listen to inspiring talks from our Byzantine Catholic leaders, support one

another in the Faith, and just have fun! The cost to attend the rally is $380/person, although there are sibling and early bird registration discounts. There are also volunteer and chaperone opportunities for parents and others that want to help out. For more informa,on, including registra,on details, please check out the

Eparchial website: parma.org/byzan&ne-youth-rally.

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Save the Date—Eparchial Assembly in Columbus, Ohio: 

The formal Assembly will be held October 19-22, 2026, but attendance will be by invitation only. Pre-assembly October 17-19, all are invited.