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Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols Held at Cathedral in Philadelphia Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia VOL. 81 - No. 2 JANUARY 26, 2020 ENGLISH VERSION Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols held at Cathedral in Philadelphia Archbishop Borys Gudziak, center, poses for a picture with the combined choir of all participants of the Festival of Christmas Carols on January 12, 2020 (Photo: Teresa Siwak) Watch videos on our YouTube Channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/thewayukrainian Archeparchy News pg. 2-20 Advertisements pg. 28-36 Holidays/Feast Day pg. 21-23 Church News pg. 37-46 Children’s Corner pg. 24-27 Archeparchy News Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols held at Cathedral in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Sunday, January 12, 2020 choirs from Ukrainian Catholic churches and organizations joined together in presenting the annual “Festival of Carols” at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia. Very Rev. Roman Pitula, Cathedral Rector, was the Master of Ceremony at the Festival of Carols. Choir of the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia, PA Director: Yuriy Kindratyshyn Children’s Choir of St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Parish, Toms River, NJ Director: Yuriy Shevchuk JANUARY 26, 2020 2 Archeparchy News Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols held at Cathedral in Philadelphia (continued from previous page) Bandura Duet Brothers Oleksa & Orest Luzhecki Director: Halyna Bodnar Woman’s trio “Voloshky”, NY Director: Andriy Lehki “Soloveyky” (1st group) - Jenkintown, PA Director: Halyna Bodnar Piano: Lyubov Shchuyko JANUARY 26, 2020 3 Archeparchy News Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols held at Cathedral in Philadelphia (continued from previous page) “Soloveyky” (3rd group) - Jenkintown, PA “Soloveyky” (2nd group) - Jenkintown, PA “Soloveyky” (all 3 groups) - Jenkintown, PA Director: Halyna Bodnar Piano: Lyubov Shchuyko JANUARY 26, 2020 4 Archeparchy News Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols held at Cathedral in Philadelphia (continued from previous page) United Baptist Choir, Warminster, PA Director: Ivan Velenchuk Andrii and Yuliana Brass Quintet Fartachuk “Svitannya - Sunrise” NJ Piano and Violin Director: Yuriy Kindratyshyn JANUARY 26, 2020 5 Archeparchy News Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols held at Cathedral in Philadelphia (continued from previous page) Choir of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Parish, Jenkintown, PA Director: Maria Kaminska Children’s Choir of the Ukrainian Heritage School, Jenkintown, PA Director: Halyna Bodnar Piano: Lyubov Shchuyko JANUARY 26, 2020 6 Archeparchy News Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols held at Cathedral in Philadelphia (continued from previous page) Choir “Boyan” of the Assumption of the BVM Ukrainian Catholic Parish, Perth Amboy, NJ Director: Alla Korostil Greetings by Archbishop Borys Gudziak Male Choir “Dzvin”, Philadelphia, PA Director: Nestor Kyzymyshyn Photos: Teresa Siwak and Tanya Bilyj JANUARY 26, 2020 7 Archeparchy News Blessing Holy Water at the Cathedral Very Rev. Roman Pitula blesses water for Julian Calendar Theophany on January 19, 2020. (Photo: Teresa Siwak) Archbishop Borys Gudziak blesses water for Gregorian Calendar Theophany on January 6, 2020. The Feast of Theophany, which is also known as Epiphany, is a liturgical event typically celebrated every year on January 6th to commemorate Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River by St. John the Baptist. (Photo: Lisa Oprysk) JANUARY 26, 2020 8 Archeparchy News Christmas (Julian Calendar) at the Cathedral on January 7, 2020 JANUARY 26, 2020 9 Archeparchy News Christmas (Gregorian Calendar) at the Cathedral on December 25, 2019 SS. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, Olyphant, PA Welcomes Broadway and Opera Singer to the choir on Christmas Day Judy Mclane, (Broadway Star of MamaMia) and Rosemary Martynuck (World-renowned opera Singer) joined the St. Cyril's Choir at the 10:00 a.m. Christmas Divine Liturgy in Olyphant. Judy and Rosemary both are born and raised in Olyphant Photo: George Martynuck, Lauren Telep, Rosemary Martynuck and Judy Mclane JANUARY 26, 2020 10 Archeparchy News Blessing of Water in Olyphant, PA Very Rev. Nestor Iwasiw, Pastor of St. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, Olyphant, PA blesses water on January 6, 2020 for the Feast of the Theophany. He is pictured with Mike Sepinsky, Jerry Sereditch, John Turko and Choir Director, Patrick Marcinko Blessing of Water in Simpson, PA SS. Peter and Paul Greek Catholic Church, Simpson, PA celebrated the Feast of Theophany on January 6, 2020. Rev. Myron Myronyuk, pastor conducted the beautiful ceremony for the Blessing of the Water as parishioners commemorated the baptism of Jesus. Blessing of Water at Perth Amboy, NJ On the feast day of Theophany, following the Divine Liturgy, the Great Blessing of the Water took place at Assumption Catholic Church in Perth Amboy, NJ. This year, the faithful together with their pastor Fr. Ivan Turyk and Rev. Evhen Moniuk from Philadelphia celebrated this holy day outside the church and in front of the Cross that was carved from solid ice. Fr. Ivan dipped ceremonial candles, then his right hand, and then the cross into the frigid waters and called upon the power of the Holy Spirit to bless the water. The feast commemorates the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, as well as the manifestation of the Holy Trinity. He also sprinkles holy water on the faithful who attended the blessing outside the church. Following the blessing of water, all the faithful were invited to the school hall to enjoy a shish kebab luncheon and the event attracted pilgrims from all over. At the luncheon over three thousand dollars were raised for the wounded Ukrainian soldiers. JANUARY 26, 2020 11 Archeparchy News Hillside, NJ Parishioners Go Caroling On Thursday, December 26, 2019, a group of Hillside, NJ parishioners sang Christmas carols in Ukrainian and English to the retired Sisters of Mercy and clergy at McAuley Hall Health Center on the campus of Mt. St. Mary Academy in Watchung, NJ and then later to our parishioners in their homes throughout Union, Middlesex and Morris Counties. Great Meadows Parish Holds Food Drive for Needy The Parishioners of St. Nicholas Church, Great Meadows, NJ, held a food drive collecting canned and non-perishable groceries which were distributed to needy families in the community. Also, money was collected for needy and orphan children in Ukraine. This was completed as part of their parish social project. JANUARY 26, 2020 12 Archeparchy News Food drive held at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish in Melrose Park, PA In this joyous season of Christmas, we have the opportunity to share the many gifts and blessings bestowed upon us. Along with the other parishes of the Philadelphia Archeparchy, our parish held a very successful food drive and monetary assistance. All was delivered to a Ukrainian family. Our heartfelt thanks and God bless our Food drive coordinators: Myrosia Hill, Halia parishioners for their generosity. Chaykowsky, Father Ihor Bloshchynskyy M.H. St. Nicholas Visits Hillside, NJ On Sunday, December 8, 2019, St. Nicholas visited Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic parish in Hillside (Union County), NJ. The children presented a beautiful program in honor of St. Nicholas' visit including performances on the flute, clarinet, trumpet, piano, guitar, a poem in Ukrainian and a full audience participation Christmas / St. Nicholas Trivia Challenge. St. Nicholas thanked all the children and adults for being very good this year. He was very happy to hear that the audience knew many of the Christmas / St. Nicholas Trivia Challenge questions - but also had the opportunity to learn more. St. Nicholas said that nothing makes him happier than seeing children and adults coming together to celebrate the upcoming Christmas holy season and supporting each other in fellowship and community. Special thank you to Russ Pencak for arranging St. Nicholas' visit to our parish and Mike Szpyhulsky for serving as emcee. JANUARY 26, 2020 13 Archeparchy News Saint Nicholas Visits Reading, PA On December 14, the children of The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish in Reading, PA entertained the faithful with a beautiful Christmas program! Saint Nicholas arrived at the beginning of the program and listened while the children told everyone about four important gifts of Christmas: peace, hope, joy and love. The children then led the parish in a sing-along of a few Christmas carols and were delighted when Saint Nicholas presented them with gifts! After the program, everyone present enjoyed a fun Christmas social complete with sweet treats for all! St. Nicholas visits Transfiguration of Our Lord Church in Shamokin, PA On December 8, 2019 St. Nicholas visited Transfiguration of Our Lord Church in Shamokin, PA with the gifts for the children from our Parish. JANUARY 26, 2020 14 Archeparchy News Christmas Prosfora at Ukrainian Homestead Lehighton, PA – Saturday, January 11, 2020 a traditional Christmas Prosfora was held at the Ukrainian Homestead of CEC ODWU, Inc. not only for the Ukrainian Community but most of all for the American public to familiarize them with our rich Christmas traditions and culture. The Ukrainian people are rich in traditions that are associated with food season. holiday of the year played a medley of and song that have deep where Christmas carols old Christmas Carols. symbolism, especially Christmas is the most proclaim the birth of Volodymyr Holoviak during the Christmas important family infant Jesus. (violin) and Michael Duda (guitar) played a variety Reverend Father of Christmas repertoires. Volodymyr Baran pastor of St Vladimir’s Ukrainian Towards the end of the Catholic Church in evening, Ulana Prociuk Palmerton, PA opened talked about our rich and the festivities with prayer deeply rooted traditions and blessed the food. of Christmas rituals that date to antiquity. After dinner members of ODWU branch 7 and 57 Ulana Prociuk sang carols and father Baran on accordion Photos: Monica Slovik. New National Board President of League of Ukrainian Catholics of America (LUC) hails from Stamford Eparchy Following the Eparchial National Board President NY served as witness. was formed in 1933 Pastoral Planning Sophia Scarpelli Shchur.
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