No 785 (416) Ukrainian Catholic . Parish of St. - Perth. Parish Priest - Fr. Wolodymyr Kalinecki 20 Ferguson St. Maylands. WA 6051; ph/fax (08) 9271 4711; mobile- 0418 926 267 Email—[email protected] Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate -Sr Nicodema Zemliak - 16 Ferguson St, Maylands. 6051— 08) 9272 9361 Editor - Luba Valega - [email protected] 08) 9276 3160 - 0401 309 228 mbl

PARISH WEEKLY NEWS This is a weekly Parish newsletter for all to read to inform you of what is happening in our Parish and 15th-22nd Jan 2012 share with you some interesting reading.

This week-Readings 2 Tim4, 5-8 Mark 1, 1-8 —31st Sunday after Pentecost Tone 6 Sun before Theophany ======Epistle 2 Tim Tim4:5-8 4:5 But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfil your ministry. 4:6 For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure has come. 4:7 I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith. 4:8 From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing. Gospel –Mark1:1-8 1:1 The beginning of the Good News of , the Son of God. 1:2 As it is written in the prophets, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.* 1:3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!’”* 1:4 John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins. 1:5 All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins. 1:6 John was clothed with camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey. 1:7 He preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen. 1:8 I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.” ************************************************************************************************************* At Theophany (19th Jan), the priest blesses the homes of the faithful in his parish with the Holy and Life-Giving Water. This Holy water is from the service called the "Great Blessing of Waters" which is performed at the end of the on Theophany. This Holy water is called, "Jordan water," because it was in the water of the Jordan river that our Lord was Baptised, we call this Holy water, "Vodica." Typically the priest starts the "Blessing of the Home" in the room where the family corner is situated. After the priest prays, he then processes round each room of the house sprinkling the Holy Water while singing the Tropar of the Theophany along with the family.

The Theophany of the Lord or the Baptism of the Lord in the Jordan is one of the great Feasts of the Church and it is celebrated on January the 19th. In this icon we see Christ standing in the waters which surround his body as if submerge and the rocks forming a sort of cave. This shape pre-figures His burial. St. John the Forerunner is baptising Christ and holds his left hand in a position of prayer. On the right side, three Archangels are attending Christ. In the waters, we see faint allegorical images of "old River Jordan" represented as an old man and of the sea as a mermaid.

Right Rev Olexander Kenez

************************************************************************************************************* THE BLESSING OF WATER During the Ektenia of Peace, special intentions are inserted. In these petitions we implore God to sanctify these waters by the “descent of the Holy Spirit” in order that they may bring to us the “Blessing of the Jordan”, defend us against the snares of the devil, heal our spiritual and physical weaknesses, sanctify our homes, and fill us with the graces of the Holy Spirit. The Ektenia ends with the long prayer of the consecration of the water, now ascribed to St. Sophronius. This prayer is a long poem in praise of the mysteries of the Theophany and the regeneration of all creation through Jesus Christ. During this prayer, when the priest comes to the words: “Great are You, O Lord, and wonderful are Your works, and our words are insufficient to praise Your wonders,” he blesses the water with the burning triple candles by dipping it into the water while saying the words. This he does three times. This is done in commemoration of Our Lord’s baptism. Continuing the prayer, the priest repeats the words: “Therefore You, O loving King, come to us also now through the descent of the Holy Spirit and sanctify this water,” three times, each time breathing over the water from the contamination and influence of evil powers. Then the priest, continuing the prayer, makes the sign of the cross in the water three times with his hand, each time repeating the words: “therefore, also now, O Master, sanctify this water by Your Holy Spirit.” This liturgical gesture symbolizes the blessing of the Jordan as though Jesus Christ Himself comes and touches the waters in order that to all who are Page 1 sprinkled with it, drink of it or wash with it may be sanctified, healed, cleansed and blessed. Finally, the priest immerses the holy Cross into the water three times and each time the Tropar of the Feast is sung. This final part of the ceremony symbolizes the manifestation of the Holy as Jesus Christ stepped out of the water, described in a poetic way by the Tropar. Baptism is a sign of death and resurrection. As death came into the world by sin, so in baptism we are cleansed from sin and freed from the bonds of death. In baptism we die and are resurrected in Christ, beginning the life of grace, receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit, being released from the power of death through communion in the body and blood of Christ. We are reborn. We are made in the image of God and baptism regenerates this image. We wish to be like Christ, to whom we turn. We share in the royal priesthood of Christ. The foundation of our salvation is here in baptism. The seed of the Kingdom of God is sown, to be watered by the tears of repentance. ======The Synaxis of the Seventy Apostles (17th Jan) was established by the Byzantine Church to indicate the equal honour of each of the Seventy. They were sent two by two by the Lord Jesus Christ to go before Him into the cities He would visit (Lk 10:1). Besides the celebration of the Synaxis of the Holy Disciples, the Church celebrates the memory of each of them during the course of the year: St. James the Brother of the Lord ; ; (Oct 31); , brother of St. Joseph the Betrothed, and Symeon his son (May 10); (June 24); , or Joseph, named Barsabas or Justus ; Thaddeus (Sept 3); Ananias ; Protomartyr Stephen the Archdeacon (Jan 9); Philip the (Oct 24); Prochoros the Deacon (10 Aug); Nikanor the Deacon ; Timon the Deacon ; the Deacon; Timothy (Feb 4); Titus ; Philemon (Dec5; Onesimos (February 28); and Archippos ; , Silvanus, or Criscus (Aug12); Crispus and Epaenetos ; Andronikos (May 30); Stachys, Amplias, Urban, Narcissus, Apelles ; Aristoboulos; Herodion or Rodion (April 21); , Rufus, Asynkritos, Phlegon ; Hermas (June 13); Patrobas ; Hermas; Linus, , Philologos ; Lucius; Jason (May11); ; or Olympanus ; Tertius ; Erastos (23 Nov), ; Evodos ; Onesiphoros ; Clement (Dec 8); ; ; Tychikos, Epaphroditos; Carpus (June 8); Quadratus (Oct 4); Mark , called John, Zeno ; Aristarchos; Pudens and Trophimos ; Mark nephew of Barnabas, Artemas; Aquila (July 27); Fortunatus and Achaicus (January 4). With the Descent of the Holy Spirit the Seventy Apostles preached in various lands. Some accompanied the Twelve Apostles, like the holy Evangelists Mark and Luke, or St. Paul's companion Timothy, or Prochoros, the of the holy Evangelist John the Theologian, and others. Many of them were thrown into prison for Christ, and many received the crown of martyrdom. There are two more Apostles of the Seventy: St. Cephas, to whom the Lord appeared after the Resurrection (1 Cor. 15:5-6), and Symeon, called Niger (Acts 13:1). They also were glorified by apostolic preaching. The Church in particular venerates and praises the Seventy Apostles because they taught us to honour the Trinity One in Essence and Undivided. In the ninth century St. Joseph the Hymnographer composed the Canon for the Synaxis of the Seventy Apostles of Christ. From www.OCA .org ****************************************************************************************************************

Reflection of the Week 2012 has begun We have probably made New Year resolutions which we have forgotten by now. This is perfectly normal. However, let's take a moment to look at the reality of in our lives. It is important for us to pray with our Christian community. When we stop praying with our community, we lose a lot. One of the worst things that can happen to us is to become indifferent to other people. A Christian is a person who looks for that which is good and Christ- like in those with whom we come in contact. It is not easy to be an absolute pacifist, but that is the moral position that a Christian must keep. Let us think about it. if we want to be a person of substance violence cannot be a part of our lives. Let us keep in mind how we relate to other people this year. Let us make a real effort to be an example of holiness to our friends this year. Right Rev. Olexander Kenez

This is a Divine Liturgy celebrated recently in Hong Kong. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv61r5YtWNQ&feature=email Eastern Rite Liturgy of St Part 1 www.youtube.com

This is a Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom celebrated in Cantonese on 2 October 2011 at the parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Hong Kong. The chief celebrant is a visiting Ukrainian Greek-Catholic priest from Melbourne, Australia, Rt Rev. Olexander Kenez. Thanks to Law Senfu, the parish priest at Our Lady and the head of the Liturgical Commission of the Diocese of Hong Kong, without whom this project would not have eventuated. ======Words of Wisdom

Sometimes the simple moments warm our hearts with the greatest joys.

Love is when you don’t have to be with another person to touch them.

God gave us hearts to share each other’s sadness with the quiet warmth of love.

The path of healing is an ever changing journey with threads of faith and courage softly intertwined among the gentle colours of hope. Page 2 With all the problems the World is facing, it can be unsettling to the mind. Today, I will share with you ten predictions that are true! Top 10 Predictions for 2012 1. The will still have all the answers. 2. Prayer will still be the most powerful thing on Earth.. 3. The Holy Spirit will still move. 4. God will still honour the praises of His people. 5. There will still be God-anointed preaching. 6. There will still be singing of praise to God. 7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people. 8. There will still be room at the Cross. 9. Jesus will still love you. 10. Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him. Isn't it great to remember who is really in control, and that; The Lord is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear? Psalms 27:1

I hope you found this encouraging! I sure did, sometimes we need the reminder of just "WHO" is really in control. (via email) ======Carols By Candlelight—Perth was held last Sunday 8th Jan, 2012 behind Sister’s residence Maylands. Many thanks to Sr Nicodema for organising this event and to all who participated in this event. Many thanks to all who came to sing our beautiful traditional Ukrainian Christmas Carols—Kolyadke

Choir sang some songs Page 3 On Christmas—Rizdvo—at Holy Liturgy Sr Nicodema organised the children to bring presents to Jesus and place them under the Christmas tree. Daniela Sokil sang a Christmas song while the children walked into church

Vas Hosja photo Day. Date. Time. Feast. Special Feast Days - Julian Calender

Sun 15th Jan, 2012 9:30 am Holy Liturgy Sunday before Theophany Tone 6 Blessing water next week

Mon. 16th Jan, 2012 No Holy Liturgy

Tues. 17th Jan, 2012 8:30am Holy Liturgy Synaxis of 70 Disciples

Wed 18th Jan, 2012 8:30am Holy Liturgy Vigil of Theophany—fasting

Thurs. 19th Jan, 2012 9:30am Holy Liturgy Theophany

Fri. 20th Jan, 2012 9am Holy Liturgy Synaxis of St John the Baptist

Sat 21st Jan, 2012 7pm Holy Liturgy Holy Liturgy in English

Sun 22nd Jan, 2012 9:00 am Holy Liturgy Blessing of Jordan water Bring container for Holy Tone 7 Water to take home

If ordering flower arrangements A RESTORATION (Maintenance) fund has mention you saw advert on Luba’s being organised for our Church renovations. This is Shop 44, Centro Dianella Plaza, newsletter from Perth – and you separate to the yearly upkeep (podatok) fund. Tel 9276 2777— will receive 10% discount. (sorry If you wish to donate, please see Mr Basil Czwerenc- no discount on Interflora) Dianella Flowers and Baskets are zuk. The Church building is in need of repairs and Specialising in weddings, funerals and supporters for our Ukrainian so the Parish Council is asking for your support. all special occasions. Church of St John the Baptist Perth. Total now $5793.00

Donations—Mrs I Lozyk—$35.00 flowers and Gardening Roster for church grounds oil for candles and $10.00 for visti Please put your name on the list to volunteer to help mow the lawns and do P & M McGee $110..00 church upkeep fund some gardening at the Parish. If everyone helps then you may only need to do this one or two times a year. Please try to do the lawns at the beginning of each month or when it needs it. Many thanks for your kind donations. Please let Luba or Lynette know if you can help. May you receive God’s blessings Thank you for your assistance. Much appreciated ======CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Gardening Roster: Many thanks to all who participated in the Carols January? night last week especially Daniela Sokil and Church choir with Suzanna Prushynsky. Also ‘Mary’ Erica Cleaning Roster: Rosowsky, ‘Joseph’ - Danylo Rosovsky and ‘baby Nataliya Liakishev 13th Jan Jesus’—Sasha Rosovsky—photos prev page Nadia Mandyczewsky 28th Jan ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Congratulations to Holy and Mykola Lozyk on the Baptism of their daughter Sofia Lozyk

God’s creation at its best