08/25/2026
Our parish community of St. Mary's and St. John's would like to wish Father Mykhaylo many blessed years! and God's blessing on the occasion of his 25th Anniversary of priestly ordination!
To mark the special anniversary, our community came together in prayer on Sunday, July 26 for the Divine Liturgy of Thanksgiving celebrated by Father Mykhaylo. Most Reverend Kurt Burnette, Bishop of the Eparchy of Passaic presided. Very Rev. Michael J. Salnicky and Rev. Michael Kerestes also concelebrated the beautiful liturgy.
As a surprise, Father Mykhaylo was presented a proclamation in recognition of service and dedication to the community, issued by Mayor Carl Kuren of Wilkes-Barre Township and presented by parishioner Mary Polakoski.
The proclamation read:
”Reverend Michael Prodanets has been a steadfast shepherd to the community, dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and nurturing the Christian faith.” [...] ”on this 26th day of July, 2026, the Mayor of the Township of Wilkes-Barre, does hereby proclaim on behalf of all the peoples of the Township, with the expression of our deepest gratitude and admiration for Father Michael for his tireless efforts that have contributed to the development of faith-based initiatives, strengthening the bonds of fellowship within the parish and broader community, and cultivating an atmosphere of unity, compassion, and service among parishioners."
In His love for all people, Christ calls those he chooses to represent Him, anointing and conferring upon them the special graces of the Holy Spirit for service in the consecrated life of apostolic ministry; and in the same love He has for all, accompanies this calling with the peace and joy realized in being spiritually united in Christ.
We thank you, Father Mykhaylo, our spiritual father and shepherd, for preaching the Truth with the unending goal to bring souls to heaven, and acting in person of Christ to administer the mysteries of God in the Sacraments of the Church.
On this joyful occasion, our parish community congratulates you on 25 years as a priest! We pray that our Lord continues to bless and protect you, and your God-loving family, and grant you peace, honor, health and many days in your ministry to the glory of God.
May God grant you many blessed years!
Многая і благая літа!
