GLADSOME LIGHT GLADSOME LIGHT GENERAL CHAPTER MEETS IN ROME TO ELECT NEW LEADERSHIP The Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great held their Eleventh General Chapter in Rome from July 8 to July 19, 2019. NEW DIRECTOR Forty-three international delegates representing thirteen provinces, vice-provinces, and delegatures of the Order of Saint Basil the Great attended. The meetings were held at Saint Josaphat Ukrainian Collegium in Rome. The theme of the Chapter was “New FOR BASILIAN SPIRITUALITY CENTER Wine in New Wineskins,” adopted from the Vatican document, “New Wine in New Wineskins: The Consecrated Life and Its Sean McLaughlin started as director of the Basilian Spirituality Center at the beginning of this year. He came to Fox Chase Ongoing Challenges since Vatican II.” The Chapter motto was Jesus’ words from John 19:28, “I thirst.” from Boston College where he worked in two capacities, first as Fiscal & Operations Administrator of the Institute for Advanced The opening Divine Liturgy was held at Saint Peter’s Basilica at the altar of Saint Basil, where the body of Saint Josaphat Jesuit Studies and as a Resident Minister. For the latter role Sean and his wife, Kelly, lived in a residence hall and hosted is enshrined. Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk and Bishop Dionysia Lachovich as well as programming for first-year students. Sean is no stranger to the Sisters: his mother, Suzanne McNellis, is a proud alumna of both several other priests. The Opening Ceremonies began with the singing of “Heavenly King” in Spanish, Slovak, Romanian, Saint Basil Academy and Manor College. Ukrainian, and English, followed by an official opening of the Chapter by Mother Dia Stasiuk, OSBM. After approval of the Facilitator, Francis Heery, and Chapter personnel, Sister Dorothy Ann Busowski was elected Chapter Chairperson. A Chapter Sean studied at Fordham University (BA, Philosophy with a concentration in American Catholic Studies) and Boston Steering Committee was then elected. Language groups were formed to discuss how the Sisters’ gifts might be transformed into College (Master of Theological Studies). He has worked as a catechist too, having taught the Rite of Christian Initiation of “New Wine” for the Order. Adults (RCIA) and Adult Confirmation classes. Sean is passionate about the history of Catholicism, especially its material Reports by provincials and vice-provincials gave participants a deeper understanding of the lives, ministries, and problems elements like architecture, manuscripts, and various artifacts. encountered by each group. After the reports, the Sisters realized that the wealth of the Order is their Basilian spirituality within diverse cultures. They rejoiced and jointly determined to address problems as challenges to resolve creatively, by living a true gospel way of life as exemplified by the Holy Trinity. Sisters began work on relevant topics, identifying five main issues that would UPDATES After a quiet summer it is serve as main themes of the Chapter: communication, community, governance, finance, and collaboration. Proposals submitted hard to believe we are now by various Provinces were discussed and voted upon. ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR midway through fall. I am On July 17, 2019, in the presence of Bishop Gregorgio Dimitri Gallaro of the Catholic Church of the Italian-Albanian Eparchy, the delegates elected a new thrilled to report we have General Superior of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great. The newly elected General Superior is the 49-year-old Provincial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary gained new audiences and Province in Romania, Mother Marcela Runcan. Mother Marcela thanked God for His guidance and for the tangible presence of the Holy Spirit. The Sisters spent the THURSDAY, APRIL 2 spread the Basilian spirit in tenth day of their General Chapter completing the election process of the General Council by selecting the Assistant General Superior and two alternates for General novel ways. On September 6:00 - 9:00 PM Council. The newly elected Council includes Sister Marcela Runcan, General Superior; Sister Mariela Rotzen, Assistant General Superior and First Councilor; Sister 17 at the Abington Library, Emanujila Vishka as Second Councilor; Sister Terenya Shynal as Third Councilor; and Sister Mykolaya Romakh as Fourth Councilor. I spoke about the Sisters’ The eleventh and final day of the Chapter, July 19, fell on the Feast of Saint Macrina. The Installation of the General Administration and closing ceremonies history and legacy to an SCHEDULE included prayers for and blessings on the new General Superior and her Council and a transfer of the Order’s seal and keys to the Generalate in Rome and to our hearts. audience of about thirty. The presentation began with Mother Marcela officially closed the XI General Chapter with words of unity and encouragement. • 6:00 - 7:00 Reception Macrina and Basil in the 4th century and concluded with the 21st Century Basileiad, which consists of the • 7:00 - 8:30 Seminar Academy, Manor, and the Spirituality Center. I was • 8:30 - 9:00 Coffee + Dessert SISTERS HOST EIGHTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE able to draw from the trove of old photographs held at Fox Chase thanks to our archivist, Hylena Michak, and This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND HONORING THE MOTHER OF GOD the event was very well received. Each year on the first Sunday in October, the Jesus, Lover of Humanity Province welcomes hundreds of pilgrims to join Two days later, on the 19th, Fr. Ivan Kaszczak ESSENTIALS OF ESTATE PLANNING in veneration of the Blessed Virgin. The theme for the Eighty-Eighth Annual Pilgrimage, held on October 6, was “The gave a historical reflection on Ukrainian Catholicism. Unity of the Trinity: That All May Be One through the Intercession of the Mother of God.” The day began at 9:00 AM Members of the Ukrainian community were among • Wills • Retirement Accounts with the Mystery of Reconciliation (the Sacrament of Confession). Then at 10:30, Mothers in Prayer intoned the rosary, those in attendance and discussion was terrific. Perhaps • Trusts • Life Insurance a prelude to the procession from Holy Trinity Chapel to the Faculty House Auditorium where a bilingual Hierarchical most memorable was Fr. Ivan’s statement that the • Powers of Attorney • Guardianships Divine Liturgy was celebrated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia, Borys Gudziak. Most Church is called to be faithful even at the cost of Reverend Basil Losten, Most Reverend Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, and Most Reverend Bohdan Danylo concelebrated with • Advance Health Directives • Tax Planning survival. FALL 2019 FALLFALL 2019 2019 the Metropolitan. The Ukrainian Catholic Shrine of the Holy Family’s choir (Washington, D.C.) sang. A contingent of the Finally, on September 28, I gave a lecture on FALLFALL 2019 2019 • Funeral Costs • Charitable Giving Knights of Columbus served as honor guard forGLADSOMEGLADSOMEGLADSOMEGLADSOME theGLADSOME procession of the Metropolitan and other LIGHTLIGHT LIGHTLIGHT UkrainianLIGHT Hierarchy. beer in the history of Catholicism. While the topic Next was an official greeting fromJUBILEE ProvincialJUBILEE CELEBRATIONS CELEBRATIONSSuperior, Sister Dorothy Ann Busowski, OSBM. She invited everyone to JUBILEEJUBILEEJUBILEE CELEBRATIONS CELEBRATIONS CELEBRATIONS may sound surprising, there is much to learn by using OnOn Saturday,Saturday,On Saturday, JuneJune June 2222 thethe 22 Sisters Sistersthe Sisters of of the the of Order Orderthe Order of of Saint Saint of Saint Basil Basil Basil the the Great theGreat Great in in Fox Fox in Chase FoxChase Chase gathered gathered gathered to to celebrate celebrate to celebrate the the the jubileeOnjubilee ofSaturday,On five of Saturday, fiveSisters: June Sisters: 22JuneSister the Sister22 SistersTheodosia the Theodosia Sisters of the Lukiw of Order theLukiw and Order of and SisterSaint ofSister SaintBasilLaura Laura theBasilPalka, Great Palka,the 70 Great in years;70 Fox years; in ChaseSister Fox Sister Chase gatheredChrysostom Chrysostom gathered to celebrateLukiw, to Lukiw, celebrate 65 the 65 the NewsletterNewsletterLADSOMELADSOME for for the the Sisters Sisters of of the the Order Order of of Saint Saint Basil Basil the the Great Great | |Jesus, Jesus, Lover LoverIGHTIGHT of of Humanity Humanity Province Province explore the monastery grounds and to participatejubilee of five Sisters: in Sister the Theodosia multifaceted Lukiw and Sister Laura program Palka, 70 years; Sister planned Chrysostom Lukiw, for 65 the day. 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Kurey, Esq., MBA Johnyears;John Ciurpita, years; Ciurpita,and Sisters chaplain,and chaplain,Sisters Ann warmly LaszokAnn warmly Laszok greetedand greeted Monica and the Monica Sistersthe Lesnick, Sisters Lesnick,and 55 andoffered years. offered55 years. Athis the besthis At Divine bestthewishes Divinewishes Liturgy and andLiturgyprayers. of prayers. Thanksgiving, of After Thanksgiving, After Liturgy Liturgy Rev. Rev. GG LL John Ciurpita, chaplain, warmly greeted the Sisters and offered his best wishes and prayers. After Liturgy GloryGlory to toJesus Jesus Christ! Christ! ENCOUNTERENCOUNTER OF OF RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS && with Ukrainian cuisine and ample opportunityJohn Ciurpita,John to Ciurpita, socialize.chaplain, chaplain, warmly warmly greeted Pilgrims greeted the Sisters the Sisters and enjoyed offered and offered his best his wishesdeliciousbest wishesand prayers.and prayers. Afterholubtsi, AfterLiturgy Liturgy varenyky, and baked goodsGlory Glory toGlory Jesus to Jesus toChrist! Jesus Christ! Christ! ENCOUNTER OF RELIGIOUS & thethe SistersSistersthe Sisters werewere were fetedfeted feted atat aa celebratoryatcelebratory a celebratory dinner dinner dinner for for their theirfor theirmany many many years years years of of service. service. of service. Congratulatory Congratulatory Congratulatory remarks remarks remarks were were were our faith. Did you know there areENCOUNTER activeENCOUNTER monastic OF OF RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS & & theoffered Sistersthe toSisters were each. fetedwere fetedat a celebratory at a celebratory dinner dinner for their for manytheir many years yearsof service. of service. Congratulatory Congratulatory remarks remarks were were offeredoffered toto each.each. TheThe Thesummer summer summer and and falland fall were fall were werebusy busy busytimes times times CLERGYCLERGYCLERGY AT AT AT FOX FOX FOX CHASE CHASE CHASE Development Director and Provincial Advisor, while chatting with friends and pleasant strangers.offeredSisteroffered Sisterto J oann,each. toJoann, Manyeach.who who spent spent many pilgrims many years years in ministry in ministry returned with with Sister Sister Theodosia, Theodosia, to reflected the reflected thatBasilian that she shehas has“… “… Spirituality Center for special Thefor thesummerThe Sisters summer and of Saintfall and were fallBasil busywere the times busyGreat times in CLERGYCLERGY AT AT FOX FOX CHASE CHASE Sister Joann, who spent many years in ministry with Sister Theodosia, reflected that she has “… forfor the the Sisters Sisters ofbreweries of Saint Saint Basil Basil the the Great Great in in in more than a dozen countriesOnOn June June 4, 4, Archbishop Archbishop today? Borys Borys Gudziak Gudziak How was was enthroned enthroned as as the the seventh seventh Metropolitan- Metropolitan- witnessedwitnessed herSister asher Sister anJ oann,as ever-available an Joann, ever-availablewho spentwho listener, spentmany listener, many years a mentor, ayearsin mentor, ministry inand ministry anda with wise a wise Sisterwithwoman.” woman.” Sister Theodosia, Commenting Theodosia, Commenting reflected reflected further, thatfurther, sheSister that Sisterhas she Joann “… Joannhas “… forFox the Chase,for Sisters the PA.Sisters of It Saint was of SaintBasila time theBasil to Greatrecognize the Great in in On June 4, Archbishop Borys Gudziak was enthroned as the seventh Metropolitan- witnessed her as an ever-available listener, a mentor, and a wise woman.” Commenting further, Sister Joann FoxFox Chase, Chase, PA. PA. It wasIt was a timea time to torecognize recognize ArchbishopOnArchbishop JuneOn 4,June ofArchbishop of Philadelphia4, Philadelphia Archbishop Borys at atBorys theGudziak the Ukrainian UkrainianGudziak was enthroned wasCatholic Catholic enthroned Cathedralas Cathedral the as seventh the of ofseventh the theMetropolitan- Immaculate Immaculate Metropolitan- presentations. The first was by Sean McLaughlin,shared,witnessedshared, “Aswitnessed a“As youngher a asyoung her anteacher asever-availableDirector teacher an youever-available youmentored mentored listener, of listener,me a and mementor, the andamany mentor, many and others Spiritualitya andothers wise at a woman.”Saintwise at Saint woman.”George GeorgeCommenting School Commenting SchoolCenter, in further,New in New further,York Sister York City. Sister whoJoannCity. Joann spoke about the Basilian Sisters.Foxaccomplishments, Chase,Fox Chase, PA. 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Seminary. A BASILIAN LEGACY CONTINUES yearsyears ofof hilarityhilarity andand learninglearning to to be be alive alive rather rather than than simply simply living.” living.” LauraLauraLaura (70 (70 years), (70 years), years), Sister Sister Sister Chrysostom Chrysostom Chrysostom (65 (65 years), (65 years), years), Sister Sister Sister Ann Ann AnnLaszok Laszok Laszok (55 (55 years), (55 years), years), and and and WashingtonWashington for a conferencefor a conference at Saint at SaintJosaphat Josaphat Seminary. Seminary. Tara M. 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4 1 2 44 4 4 1 1 1 3 GLADSOME LIGHT GLADSOME LIGHT GENERAL CHAPTER MEETS IN ROME TO ELECT NEW LEADERSHIP The Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great held their Eleventh General Chapter in Rome from July 8 to July 19, 2019. NEW DIRECTOR Forty-three international delegates representing thirteen provinces, vice-provinces, and delegatures of the Order of Saint Basil the Great attended. The meetings were held at Saint Josaphat Ukrainian Collegium in Rome. The theme of the Chapter was “New FOR BASILIAN SPIRITUALITY CENTER Wine in New Wineskins,” adopted from the Vatican document, “New Wine in New Wineskins: The Consecrated Life and Its Sean McLaughlin started as director of the Basilian Spirituality Center at the beginning of this year. He came to Fox Chase Ongoing Challenges since Vatican II.” The Chapter motto was Jesus’ words from John 19:28, “I thirst.” from Boston College where he worked in two capacities, first as Fiscal & Operations Administrator of the Institute for Advanced The opening Divine Liturgy was held at Saint Peter’s Basilica at the altar of Saint Basil, where the body of Saint Josaphat Jesuit Studies and as a Resident Minister. For the latter role Sean and his wife, Kelly, lived in a residence hall and hosted is enshrined. Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk and Bishop Dionysia Lachovich as well as programming for first-year students. Sean is no stranger to the Sisters: his mother, Suzanne McNellis, is a proud alumna of both several other priests. The Opening Ceremonies began with the singing of “Heavenly King” in Spanish, Slovak, Romanian, Saint Basil Academy and Manor College. Ukrainian, and English, followed by an official opening of the Chapter by Mother Dia Stasiuk, OSBM. After approval of the Facilitator, Francis Heery, and Chapter personnel, Sister Dorothy Ann Busowski was elected Chapter Chairperson. A Chapter Sean studied at Fordham University (BA, Philosophy with a concentration in American Catholic Studies) and Boston Steering Committee was then elected. Language groups were formed to discuss how the Sisters’ gifts might be transformed into College (Master of Theological Studies). He has worked as a catechist too, having taught the Rite of Christian Initiation of “New Wine” for the Order. Adults (RCIA) and Adult Confirmation classes. Sean is passionate about the history of Catholicism, especially its material Reports by provincials and vice-provincials gave participants a deeper understanding of the lives, ministries, and problems elements like architecture, manuscripts, and various artifacts. encountered by each group. After the reports, the Sisters realized that the wealth of the Order is their Basilian spirituality within diverse cultures. They rejoiced and jointly determined to address problems as challenges to resolve creatively, by living a true gospel way of life as exemplified by the Holy Trinity. Sisters began work on relevant topics, identifying five main issues that would UPDATES After a quiet summer it is serve as main themes of the Chapter: communication, community, governance, finance, and collaboration. Proposals submitted hard to believe we are now by various Provinces were discussed and voted upon. ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR midway through fall. I am On July 17, 2019, in the presence of Bishop Gregorgio Dimitri Gallaro of the Catholic Church of the Italian-Albanian Eparchy, the delegates elected a new thrilled to report we have General Superior of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great. The newly elected General Superior is the 49-year-old Provincial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary gained new audiences and Province in Romania, Mother Marcela Runcan. Mother Marcela thanked God for His guidance and for the tangible presence of the Holy Spirit. The Sisters spent the THURSDAY, APRIL 2 spread the Basilian spirit in tenth day of their General Chapter completing the election process of the General Council by selecting the Assistant General Superior and two alternates for General novel ways. On September 6:00 - 9:00 PM Council. The newly elected Council includes Sister Marcela Runcan, General Superior; Sister Mariela Rotzen, Assistant General Superior and First Councilor; Sister 17 at the Abington Library, Emanujila Vishka as Second Councilor; Sister Terenya Shynal as Third Councilor; and Sister Mykolaya Romakh as Fourth Councilor. I spoke about the Sisters’ The eleventh and final day of the Chapter, July 19, fell on the Feast of Saint Macrina. The Installation of the General Administration and closing ceremonies history and legacy to an SCHEDULE included prayers for and blessings on the new General Superior and her Council and a transfer of the Order’s seal and keys to the Generalate in Rome and to our hearts. audience of about thirty. The presentation began with Mother Marcela officially closed the XI General Chapter with words of unity and encouragement. • 6:00 - 7:00 Reception Macrina and Basil in the 4th century and concluded with the 21st Century Basileiad, which consists of the • 7:00 - 8:30 Seminar Academy, Manor, and the Spirituality Center. I was • 8:30 - 9:00 Coffee + Dessert SISTERS HOST EIGHTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE able to draw from the trove of old photographs held at Fox Chase thanks to our archivist, Hylena Michak, and This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND HONORING THE MOTHER OF GOD the event was very well received. Each year on the first Sunday in October, the Jesus, Lover of Humanity Province welcomes hundreds of pilgrims to join Two days later, on the 19th, Fr. Ivan Kaszczak ESSENTIALS OF ESTATE PLANNING in veneration of the Blessed Virgin. The theme for the Eighty-Eighth Annual Pilgrimage, held on October 6, was “The gave a historical reflection on Ukrainian Catholicism. Unity of the Trinity: That All May Be One through the Intercession of the Mother of God.” The day began at 9:00 AM Members of the Ukrainian community were among • Wills • Retirement Accounts with the Mystery of Reconciliation (the Sacrament of Confession). Then at 10:30, Mothers in Prayer intoned the rosary, those in attendance and discussion was terrific. Perhaps • Trusts • Life Insurance a prelude to the procession from Holy Trinity Chapel to the Faculty House Auditorium where a bilingual Hierarchical most memorable was Fr. Ivan’s statement that the • Powers of Attorney • Guardianships Divine Liturgy was celebrated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia, Borys Gudziak. Most Church is called to be faithful even at the cost of Reverend Basil Losten, Most Reverend Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, and Most Reverend Bohdan Danylo concelebrated with survival. • Advance Health Directives • Tax Planning the Metropolitan. The Ukrainian Catholic Shrine of the Holy Family’s choir (Washington, D.C.) sang. A contingent of the Finally, on September 28, I gave a lecture on • Funeral Costs • Charitable Giving Knights of Columbus served as honor guard forGLADSOMEGLADSOME theGLADSOME procession of the Metropolitan and other LIGHT LIGHTLIGHT UkrainianLIGHT Hierarchy. GLADSOMEGLADSOMEGLADSOMEbeerGLADSOME in the history of Catholicism. 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The The Opening Opening Ceremonies Ceremonies began began with with the thesinging singing of “Heavenlyof “Heavenly King” King” in Spanish,in Spanish, Slovak, Slovak, Romanian, Romanian, programmingprogramming for forfirst-year first-year students. students. Sean Sean is nois strangerno stranger to the to theSisters: Sisters: his hismother, mother, Suzanne Suzanne McNellis, McNellis, is a isproud a proud alumna alumna of ofboth both severalseveral other other priests.priests. priests. TheThe The OpeningOpening Opening CeremoniesCeremonies Ceremonies beganbegan began withwith with the the thesinging singing singing of of “Heavenly of“Heavenly “Heavenly King” King” King” in in Spanish, Spanish,in Spanish, Slovak, Slovak, Slovak, Romanian, Romanian, Romanian, SaintSaint Basil Basil Academy Academy and and Manor Manor College. College. presentations. The first was by Sean McLaughlin,Ukrainian,Ukrainian, and and English, English,Director followed followed by anbyof officialan official the opening opening Spirituality of ofthe the Chapter Chapter by by Mother MotherCenter, Dia DiaStasiuk, Stasiuk, OSBM.who OSBM. After Afterspoke approval approval of about ofthe the the Basilian Sisters.SaintSaintSaint Basil Basil Basil Academy Academy Academy and and and Manor Manor Manor College. College. College. Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great Ukrainian,Ukrainian, and and English, English, followedfollowed followed byby an anby officialofficialan official openingopening opening ofof ofthethe the ChapterChapter Chapter by by byMother Mother Mother DiaDia DiaStasiuk,Stasiuk, Stasiuk, OSBM.OSBM. OSBM. After After After approvalapproval approval of of ofthe the the SeanaboutSean studied studied a t that Fordhamat Fordham beerUniversity University is (BA, (BA,associated Philosophy Philosophy with with a concentration awith concentration the in Americanin miraculousAmerican Catholic Catholic Studies) Studies) in and and Boston Boston Facilitator,Facilitator,Facilitator, Francis Francis Francis Heery, Heery, Heery, and and Chapter and Chapter Chapter personnel, personnel, personnel, Sister Sister DorothySister Dorothy Dorothy Ann Ann Busowski Ann Busowski Busowski was was elected was elected elected Chapter Chapter Chapter Chairperson. Chairperson. Chairperson. A ChapterA Chapter A Chapter SeanSeanSean studied studied studied at aFordham ta Fordhamt Fordham University University University (BA, (BA, (BA, Philosophy Philosophy Philosophy with with with a concentrationa a concentration concentration in inAmerican in American American Catholic Catholic Catholic Studies) Studies) Studies) and andand Boston BostonBoston Facilitator,Facilitator, Francis Francis Heery, Heery, and and Chapter Chapter personnel, personnel, Sister Sister Dorothy Dorothy Ann Ann Busowski Busowski was was elected elected Chapter Chapter Chairperson. Chairperson. A Chapter A Chapter CollegeCollege (Master (Master of Theologicalof Theological Studies). Studies). He He has has worked worked as aas catechist a catechist too, too, having having taught taught the the Rite Rite of Christianof Christian Initiation Initiation of of The second presentation was by Dr. CathySteering SteeringSzulSteering Committee Committee and Committee waswas was focused thenthen was then elected.elected. then elected. elected. LanguageLanguage Languageon Language groupsgroupsFamily groups groups werewere were formed formed were formedUnity formed to to discuss discussto discussto discusshow howand how the the how theSisters’ Sisters’Faith theSisters’ Sisters’ gifts gifts gifts might might giftsDevelopment. might bemight be transformed betransformed transformedbe transformed into into into into The day ended withCollegeCollegeCollege (Master (Master (Master of of Theologicalof Theological Theological Studies). Studies). Studies). He He Hehas has hasworked worked worked as asa as catechista a catechist catechist too, too, too, having having having taught taught taught the the theRite Rite Rite of of Christianof Christian Christian Initiation InitiationInitiation of ofof AdultsAdults (RCIA) some(RCIA) and and Adult lives Adult Confirmation Confirmation of the classes. classes.saints? Sean Sean is passionateis passionate about about the the history history of of Catholicism, Catholicism, especially especially its its material material “New“New Wine”“New Wine” Wine”for thefor for theOrder.Order. theOrder. Order. AdultsAdultsAdults (RCIA) (RCIA) (RCIA) and and and Adult Adult Adult Confirmation Confirmation Confirmation classes. classes. classes. 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Most Reverendelementselements elementselements like like like architecture, architecture,like architecture, architecture, manuscripts, Imanuscripts, manuscripts, will manuscripts, beand and and various announcingandvarious various various artifacts. artifacts. artifacts. artifacts. the full Spring 2020 encounteredencounteredencountered by each by eachby group.group. each group. group.AfterAfter After thethe After thereports,reports, thereports, reports, thethe the SistersSisters theSisters Sisters realizedrealized realized realized that that that the the that thewealth wealth thewealth wealthof of the ofthe theOrderof Order theOrder Orderis is their theiris their isBasilian Basiliantheir Basilian Basilian spirituality spirituality spirituality spirituality within within within within Eugene A. Luciw, Esq. diversediversediverse cultures. cultures. cultures. They They rejoicedrejoiced They rejoiced rejoiced andand and jointlyjointly and jointly jointlydetermineddetermined determined determined toto address addressto addressto address problems problems problems problems as as challenges challengesas challengesas challenges to to resolve resolveto resolveto resolve creatively, creatively, creatively, creatively, by by living byliving livingby a living atrue true a true a true Borys Gudziak directed his Moleben homily to the sixty freshmen from Saint Basil Academy. Departing pilgrims were givenUPDATESUPDATESUPDATES gospelgospel gospelway way of way life of aslifeasof exemplifiedexemplified lifeas exemplifiedas exemplified byby thetheby thebyHolyHoly the Holy Trinity.Trinity.Holy Trinity. Trinity. SistersSisters Sisters Sistersbeganbegan began beganworkwork work on onwork relevantrelevanton relevanton relevant topics, topics, topics, topics,identifying identifying identifying identifying fivefive five mainfivemain mainissues issues main issues thatissuesthat that would wouldthat would would UPDATES Program Schedule soon. Currently we have the AfterAfterAfter aAfter quieta quieta quiet a summer quiet summer summer summer it isit itis is it is Director of Sales and Marketing, The Providence Association serveserve asserve main as mainas themesthemes main themes themes ofof the theof theChapter:ofChapter: theChapter: Chapter: communication,communication, communication, communication, community,community, community, community, governance, governance, governance, governance, finance, finance, finance, finance, andand and collaboration.collaboration. and collaboration. collaboration. ProposalsProposals Proposals Proposals submitted submitted submitted submitted a tangible and spiritual “God speed”—a sprinkling of holy water and a blessing—ensuring all would arrive home safely.hardhardhard to hardto believe to believe believeto believe we we arewe are wearenow now arenow now ESTATEESTATE PLANNING PLANNING SEMINAR SEMINAR by variousby variousby various Provinces Provinces Provinces werewere were discusseddiscussed were discussed discussed andand and votedvoted and voted upon. upon.voted upon. upon. Estate Planning SeminarESTATEESTATEESTATE on April PLANNING 2PLANNINGPLANNING and Icon Writng SEMINAR SEMINARSEMINAR midwaymidwaymidwaymidway through through through through fall. fall. fall. I am Ifall. amI am I am On OnJulyOn J uly17, J uly 17,2019,2019, 17,2019, inin2019, thethe in thepresencepresencein thepresence presence ofof Bishop Bishopof Bishopof Bishop GregorgioGregorgio Gregorgio Gregorgio Dimitri Dimitri Dimitri Dimitri Gallaro Gallaro Gallaro Gallaro of of the ofthe theCatholicof Catholic theCatholic Catholic Church Church Church Church of of the ofthe theItalian-Albanianof Italian-Albanian theItalian-Albanian Italian-Albanian Eparchy, Eparchy, Eparchy, Eparchy, the the thedelegates delegates thedelegates delegates elected elected elected elected a anew newa new a new Attorney and Counselor at Law, Law Office of Eugene A. Luciw, JD thrilledthrilledthrilledthrilled to to report to report reportto wereport we havewe have wehave have GeneralGeneralGeneral Superior Superior Superior ofof the theof theSistersofSisters theSisters Sistersofof the theof theOrderofOrder theOrder Orderofof Saint Saintof Saintof Basil BasilSaint Basil the the Basil theGreat. Great. theGreat. Great.The The The newly newly The newly elected newlyelected elected elected General General General General Superior Superior Superior Superior is is the theis the49-year-old is49-year-old the49-year-old 49-year-old Provincial Provincial Provincial Provincial of of the of the theImmaculateof Immaculate theImmaculate Immaculate Heart Heart Heart ofHeart of Mary of Mary Maryof Mary gainedgainedgained gainednew new new audiences audiencesnew audiencesWorkshop audiences and and and and with Fr. Damian March 17-20. THURSDAY,THURSDAY, APRIL APRIL 2 2 ProvinceProvinceProvince in Romania, in Romania,in Romania, MotherMother Mother Mother MarcelaMarcela Marcela Marcela Runcan.Runcan. Runcan. Runcan. MotherMother Mother Mother MarcelaMarcela Marcela Marcela thanked thanked thanked thanked God God God for for God Hisfor His for Hisguidance guidance His guidance guidance and and and for for and thefor the forthetangible tangible thetangible tangible presence presence presence presence of of the ofthe theHolyof Holy theHoly Spirit. HolySpirit. Spirit. TheSpirit. The The Sisters SistersThe Sisters Sistersspent spent spent the spent the the the THURSDAY,THURSDAY,THURSDAY, APRIL APRILAPRIL 2 22 spreadspreadspread spreadthe the theBasilian Basilian theBasilian Basilian spirit spirit spirit in spirit in in in tenthtenth daytenth dayof daytheir theirof theirof GeneralGeneral their General General ChapterChapter Chapter Chapter completingcompleting completing completing thethe the electionelection theelection election process process process process of of the theof theGeneralof General theGeneral General Council Council Council Council by by selecting byselecting selectingby selecting the the theAssistant Assistant theAssistant Assistant General General General General Superior Superior Superior Superior and and and two two and twoalternates alternates two alternates alternates for for Generalfor General forGeneral General novelnovelnovel ways.novel ways. ways. On ways. On OnSeptember September On September September 6:006:006:006:00 - 9:00-- 9:009:00- 9:00 PM PMPM PM Council.Council.Council. The The newly The newly electedelectednewly elected elected CouncilCouncil Council Council includesincludes includes includes SisterSister Sister MarcelaMarcelaSister Marcela Marcela Runcan, Runcan, Runcan, Runcan, General General General General Superior; Superior; Superior; Superior; Sister Sister Sister Mariela SisterMariela Mariela Mariela Rotzen, Rotzen, Rotzen, Rotzen, Assistant Assistant Assistant Assistant General General General General Superior Superior Superior Superior and and and First First and First Councilor; Councilor;First Councilor; Councilor; Sister Sister Sister Sister 1717 at17 at the at17 the the Abingtonat Abington theAbington Abington Library, Library, Library, Library, A BASILIAN LEGACY CONTINUES EmanujilaEmanujilaEmanujila Vishka Vishka Vishka asas SecondSecond as Secondas Second Councilor;Councilor; Councilor; Councilor; SisterSister Sister TerenyaTerenyaSister Terenya Terenya ShynalShynal Shynal Shynal as as Third Thirdas Thirdas Councilor; ThirdCouncilor; Councilor; Councilor; and and and Sister Sister and Sister Mykolaya SisterMykolaya Mykolaya Mykolaya Romakh Romakh Romakh Romakh as as Fourth asFourth Fourthas FourthCouncilor. Councilor. Councilor. Councilor. Tara M. Walsh, Esq. I spokeI spokeI spokeI aboutspoke about about theabout the theSisters’ Sisters’ theSisters’ Sisters’ TheT eleventhheT eleventhhe eleventh andand and finalfinal and final daydayfinal dayofof day ofthethe of the Chapter,Chapter, the Chapter, Chapter, JulyJuly July 19,19, July fell19,fell fell 19,onon fellthetheon theFeastonFeast theFeast of ofFeast ofSaint Saint ofSaint Saint Macrina.Macrina. Macrina. Macrina. TheThe InstallationThe Installation TheInstallation Installation of of ofthe the ofthe General Generalthe General General Administration Administration Administration Administration and and andclosing closing andclosing closingceremonies ceremonies ceremonies ceremonies Sean McLaughlin SCHEDULESCHEDULE historyhistoryhistoryhistory and and and legacy legacyand legacy legacyto toan to an anto an SCHEDULESCHEDULESCHEDULE includedincludedincluded prayersprayers prayers prayers forfor andforand forand blessingsblessings and blessings blessings onon thetheon onthenewnew thenew GeneralGeneral new General General SuperiorSuperior Superior Superior and and and her her and herCouncil Council her Council Council and and and a a transfer andtransfer a transfer a transfer of of the ofthe theOrder’sof Order’s theOrder’s Order’s seal seal seal and and seal and keys keys and keys to to keysthe tothe theGeneralateto Generalate theGeneralate Generalate in in Rome inRome Romein andRome and and to to andour toour ourhearts.to hearts. our hearts. hearts. audienceaudienceaudienceaudience of of about of about aboutof thirty.about thirty. thirty. 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The The presentation Thepresentation presentation presentation began began began withbegan with with with • •6:00•6:00 6:00- 7:00 - 7:00- 7:00 Reception Reception Reception Partner, Stradley Ronon, specializing in Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Sister Mary Bernarda Arkatin, OSBM (1922-2019) initiated and continued summer journeysMotherMotherMother Marcela Marcelaof Marcela officiallygoodwill officially officially closedclosed closed closedthethe theto XIXI the GeneralXIGeneralthe XIGeneral General ChapterChapterneedy, Chapter Chapter with with with words words with orphaned,words ofofwords ofunity unity of unity andunityand and encouragement.encouragement. andencouragement. andencouragement. handicapped of Ukraine for more Directorth th • 6:00 - 7:00 Reception MacrinaMacrinaMacrinaMacrina and and and Basil Basiland Basil in Basil inthe in the the4inth 4 thecenturyth4 thcentury century4 century and and and concluded concludedand concluded concluded st st • •7:007:00 - 8:30- 8:30 Seminar Seminar st st st • ••7:007:007:00 - 8:30 -- 8:308:30 Seminar SeminarSeminar than twenty years. Carrying on the tradition established by Sister Bernarda in collaboration with the Basilian Sisters in Ukraine, Sister Ann Laszok, OSBM along with withwithwith the withthe the21 21 the 21Century Century 21 Century Century Basileiad, Basileiad, Basileiad, Basileiad, which which which consistswhich consists consists consists of of the of the theof the Academy,Academy,Academy,Academy, Manor, Manor, Manor, Manor, and and and the theand theSpirituality Spirituality theSpirituality Spirituality Center. Center. Center. Center. I was I Iwas was I was • ••8:308:30•8:30 8:30- 9:00 -- 9:00 9:00- 9:00 Coffee CoffeeCoffee Coffee + ++Dessert +DessertDessert Dessert SISTERSSISTERSSISTERSSISTERS HOSTHOST HOST HOST EIGHTY-EIGHTHEIGHTY-EIGHTH EIGHTY-EIGHTH EIGHTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE PILGRIMAGE PILGRIMAGE PILGRIMAGE ableableable to to abledraw to draw drawto from draw from from the fromthe thetrove trove thetrove of trove of old of old oldphotographsof photographs oldphotographs photographs held held held at heldat at at three young women accompanied Sister Bernarda for two weeks in 2012. 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EachEach year year on onthe thefirst first Sunday Sunday in inOctober, October, the theJesus, Jesus, Lover Lover of of Humanity Humanity Province Province welcomes welcomes hundreds hundreds of pilgrimsof pilgrims to join to join th th ESSENTIALSESSENTIALS OF OF ESTATE ESTATE PLANNING PLANNING That trip initiated what has now become the Basilian VolunteerEachEach Program.Each yearyear year onon theonthe thefirst first first SundaySunday Sunday in in inOctober,October, October, the the theJesus, Jesus, Jesus, LoverLover Lover ofof of Humanity Humanity Humanity Province Province Province welcomes welcomes welcomes hundreds hundreds hundreds of of pilgrims of pilgrims pilgrims to to join tojoin join TwoT dayswoT wodays later, days later, on later, theon onthe19 th the19, thFr.th 19, IvanFr., IvanFr. Kaszczak Ivan Kaszczak Kaszczak ESSENTIALSESSENTIALSESSENTIALS OF OFOF ESTATE ESTATEESTATE PLANNING PLANNINGPLANNING in venerationin veneration of theof theBlessed Blessed Virgin. Virgin. The The theme theme for forthe theEighty-Eighth Eighty-Eighth Annual Annual Pilgrimage, Pilgrimage, held held on onOctober October 6, was 6, was “The “The Two days later, on the 19 , Fr. Ivan Kaszczak inin venerationvenerationin veneration of of the theof theBlessed Blessed Blessed Virgin. Virgin. Virgin. The The The theme theme theme for for thefor the theEighty-Eighth Eighty-Eighth Eighty-Eighth Annual Annual AnnualSister Pilgrimage, Pilgrimage, Pilgrimage, heldAnn held held on on Octoberon October withOctober 6, 6, was 6, wasArthur was “The “The “The gavegave a gavehistorical a historical a historical reflection reflection reflection on onUkrainian onUkrainian Ukrainian Catholicism. Catholicism. Catholicism. UnityUnity of theof theTrinity: Trinity: That That All AllMay May Be BeOne One through through the theIntercession Intercession of theof theMother Mother of God.”of God.” The The day day began began at 9:00 at 9:00 AM AM gave a historical reflection on Ukrainian Catholicism. • •Wills•WillsWills • •Retirement•RetirementRetirement Accounts Accounts Accounts The Basilian Volunteer Program expanded in 2015 into aUnityUnity week-Unity ofof thetheof theTrinity: Trinity: Trinity: That That That All All MayAll May May Be Be One BeOne One through through through the the theIntercession Intercession Intercession of of the ofthe theMother Mother Mother of of God.” ofGod.” God.” The The The day day daybegan began began at at 9:00 at9:00 9:00 AM AM AM MembersMembersMembers of the of theUkrainianof theUkrainian Ukrainian community community community were were among were among among • Wills • Retirement Accounts withwith the theMystery Mystery of Reconciliationof Reconciliation (the (the Sacrament Sacrament of Confession).of Confession). Then Then at 10:30, at 10:30, Mothers Mothers in Prayerin Prayer intoned intoned the therosary, rosary, Members of the Ukrainian community were among withwithwith thethe the MysteryMystery Mystery of of Reconciliation Reconciliationof Reconciliation (the (the (the Sacrament Sacrament Sacrament of of Confession). ofConfession). Confession). Then Then Then at at 10:30,at at10:30, 10:30, House Mothers Mothers Mothers in in Prayer inPrayer Prayerof intoned intoned intonedMercy the the therosary, rosary, rosary, thosethose inthose attendance in attendancein attendance andGift and discussion and discussion discussion was was terrific. was terrific.Shop terrific. Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps in• ••Trusts Trusts•TruststheTrusts Basilian• ••LifeLife•Life InsuranceLife InsuranceInsurance Insurance Spirituality Center a preludea prelude to theto theprocession procession from from Holy Holy Trinity Trinity Chapel Chapel to theto theFaculty Faculty House House Auditorium Auditorium where where a bilingual a bilingual Hierarchical Hierarchical those in attendance and discussion was terrific. Perhaps aa preludepreludea prelude toto the theto theprocession procession procession from from from Holy Holy Holy Trinity Trinity Trinity Chapel Chapel Chapel to to the tothe theFaculty Faculty Faculty House House House Auditorium Auditorium Auditorium where where where a abilingual bilinguala bilingual Hierarchical Hierarchical Hierarchical mostmost memorablemost memorable memorable was was Fr. was Ivan’sFr. Ivan’sFr. statementIvan’s statement statement that that the that the the • •PowersPowers of ofAttorney Attorney • •GuardianshipsGuardianships long English Catechetical camp with two volunteers. In the followingDivineDivine Liturgy Liturgy was was celebrated celebrated by theby theMost Most Reverend Reverend Metropolitan Metropolitan Archbishop Archbishop of Philadelphia,of Philadelphia, Borys Borys Gudziak. Gudziak. Most Most most memorable was Fr. Ivan’s statement that the • ••PowersPowersPowers of of ofAttorney Attorney Attorney • ••GuardianshipsGuardianshipsGuardianships DivineDivineDivine LiturgyLiturgy Liturgy was was was celebrated celebrated celebrated by by the bythe theMost Most Most Reverend Reverend Reverend Metropolitan Metropolitan Metropolitan Archbishop Archbishop Archbishop of of Philadelphia, ofPhiladelphia, Philadelphia, Borys Borys Borys Gudziak. Gudziak. Gudziak. Most Most Most ChurchChurchChurch is called is called is tocalled be to faithful beto faithfulbe faithful even even at even the at the costat thecost of cost of of ReverendReverend Basil Basil Losten, Losten, Most Most Reverend Reverend Paul Paul Chomnycky, Chomnycky, OSBM, OSBM, and and Most Most Reverend Reverend Bohdan Bohdan Danylo Danylo concelebrated concelebrated with with Church is called to be faithful even at the cost of • •AdvanceAdvance Health Health Directives Directives• •TaxTax Planning Planning ReverendReverendReverend BasilBasil Basil Losten, Losten, Losten, Most Most Most Reverend Reverend Reverend Paul Paul Paul Chomnycky, Chomnycky, Chomnycky, OSBM, OSBM, OSBM, and and and Most Most Most Reverend Reverend Reverend Bohdan Bohdan Bohdan Danylo Danylo Danylo concelebrated concelebrated concelebrated with with with survival.survival.survival. • •AdvanceAdvance Health Health Directives Directives• •TaxTax Planning Planning years, more volunteers and more camps in various regions of easternthe theMetropolitan. Metropolitan. The The Ukrainian Ukrainian Catholic Catholic Shrine Shrine of theof theHoly Holy Family’s Family’s choir choir (Washington, (Washington, D.C.) D.C.) sang. sang. A contingent A contingent of theof thesurvival. thethe the Metropolitan.Metropolitan. Metropolitan. The The The Ukrainian Ukrainian Ukrainian Catholic Catholic Catholic Shrine Shrine Shrine of of the ofthe theHoly Holy Holy Family’s Family’s Family’s choir choir choir (Washington, (Washington, (Washington, D.C.) D.C.) D.C.) sang. sang. sang. A A contingent Acontingent contingent of of the of the the FinallyFinally,Finally on, Septemberon, onSeptember September 28, 28,I gave 28,I gave aI gavelecture a lecture a lectureon on on • •Funeral•FuneralFuneral Costs Costs Costs • •Charitable•CharitableCharitable Giving Giving Giving KnightsKnights of Columbusof Columbus served served as honoras honor guard guard for forthe theprocession procession of theof theMetropolitan Metropolitan and and other other Ukrainian Ukrainian Hierarchy. Hierarchy. Finally, on September 28, I gave a lecture on • Funeral Costs • Charitable Giving KnightsKnightsKnights ofof ColumbusColumbusof Columbus served served served as as honor honoras honor guard guard guard for for thefor the theprocession procession procession of of the ofthe theMetropolitan Metropolitan Metropolitan and and and other other other Ukrainian Ukrainian Ukrainian Hierarchy. Hierarchy. 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The The first first was wasby Seanby Sean McLaughlin, McLaughlin, Director Director of ofthe theSpirituality Spirituality Center, Center, who whospoke spoke about about the theBasilian Basilian Sisters. 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The second presentation was by Dr. Cathy Szul and focused on Family Unity and Faith Development. The day ended with somesomesome lives lives lives of of the of the thesaints? saints? saints? two twoothertwo other traditional other traditional traditional components components components of the of theannualof theannual annual pilgrimage: pilgrimage: pilgrimage: Moleben Moleben Moleben and and a blessingand a blessing a blessing of the of thecarsof thecars and cars and buses. and buses. Mostbuses. Most Reverend Most Reverend Reverend I willI will be announcingbe announcing the thefull full Spring Spring 2020 2020 EugeneEugene A. A.Luciw, Luciw, Esq. Esq. two other traditional components of the annual pilgrimage: Moleben and a blessing of the cars and buses. Most Reverend I willI willI willbe be announcing be announcing announcing the the thefull full fullSpring Spring Spring 2020 2020 2020 EugeneEugeneEugene A. A. Luciw,A. Luciw, Luciw, Esq. Esq. Esq. in Mukachevo, Drohobych, and Ivano-Frankivsk. BorysBorys GudziakBorys Gudziak Gudziak directed directed directed his Molebenhis hisMoleben Moleben homily homily homily to the to thesixtyto thesixty freshmen sixty freshmen freshmen from from Saint from Saint Basil Saint Basil Academy. Basil Academy. Academy. Departing Departing Departing pilgrims pilgrims pilgrims were were given were given given ProgramProgram Schedule Schedule soon. soon. Currently Currently we wehave have the the Borys Gudziak directed his Moleben homily to the sixty freshmen from Saint Basil Academy. Departing pilgrims were given ProgramProgramProgram Schedule Schedule Schedule soon. soon. soon. Currently Currently Currently we we havewe have have the the the DirectorDirectorDirector of Salesof ofSales andSales and Marketing, and Marketing, Marketing, The The Providence The Providence Providence Association Association Association a tangiblea tangiblea tangible and and spiritual and spiritual spiritual “God “God speed”—a“God speed”—a speed”—a sprinkling sprinkling sprinkling of holy of holyof water holy water andwater and a blessing—ensuringand a blessing—ensuring a blessing—ensuring all would all wouldall arrivewould arrive homearrive home safely.home safely. safely. EstateEstate Planning Planning Seminar Seminar on onApril April 2 and 2 and Icon Icon Writng Writng Director of Sales and Marketing, The Providence Association a tangible and spiritual “God speed”—a sprinkling of holy water and a blessing—ensuring all would arrive home safely. EstateEstateEstate Planning Planning Planning Seminar Seminar Seminar on on Aprilon April April 2 and2 2and and Icon Icon Icon Writng Writng Writng AttorneyAttorneyAttorney and and Counselor and Counselor Counselor at Law, at Law,at LawLaw, Law Office Law Office Office of of Eugene of Eugene Eugene A. A.Luciw, A. Luciw, Luciw, JD JD JD Visiting orphanages, psychiatric institutions, and half-way houses WorkshopWorkshop with with Fr. DamianFr. Damian March March 17-20. 17-20. Attorney and Counselor at Law, Law Office of Eugene A. Luciw, JD WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop with with with Fr. Fr. DamianFr. Damian Damian March March March 17-20. 17-20. 17-20. rounded off the days after classes. DennisA ABASILIANDrost, ABASILIAN BASILIAN Helen LEGACY LEGACY LEGACYFedoriw, CONTINUES CONTINUES CONTINUES Marcia SeanSean McLaughlin McLaughlin TaraTara TaraM. M.Walsh, M. Walsh, Walsh, Esq. Esq. Esq. A BASILIAN LEGACY CONTINUES SeanSeanSean McLaughlin McLaughlin McLaughlin Tara M. Walsh, Esq. SisterSister MarySister Mary Bernarda Mary Bernarda Bernarda Arkatin, Arkatin, Arkatin, OSBM OSBM OSBM (1922-2019) (1922-2019) (1922-2019) initiated initiated initiated and and continued and continued continued summer summer summer journeys journeys journeys of goodwill of goodwillof goodwill to the to theneedy,to theneedy, needy,orphaned, orphaned, orphaned, and and handicapped and handicapped handicapped of Ukraine of Ukraineof Ukraine for morefor formore more DirectorDirector Partner,Partner,Partner, Stradley Stradley Stradley Ronon, Ronon, Ronon, specializing specializing specializing in Wills,in Wills,in Wills,Trusts Trusts Trusts and and Estate and Estate Estate Planning Planning Planning Sister Mary Bernarda Arkatin, OSBM (1922-2019) initiated and continued summer journeys of goodwill to the needy, orphaned, and handicapped of Ukraine for more DirectorDirectorDirector Partner, Stradley Ronon, specializing in Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Bolesky, Kim Matto, Anya Chawluk, Joycethan Cahill,than twentythan twenty twentyyears. years. Carryingyears.David Carrying Carrying on theon Olszyk, onthetradition thetradition tradition established established establishedTeresa by Sister by Sisterby Bernarda Sister Bernarda Bernarda in collaboration in collaborationin collaboration with with the with theBasilian theBasilian Basilian Sisters Sisters Sistersin Ukraine, in Ukraine,in Ukraine, Sister Sister Ann Sister Ann Laszok, Ann Laszok, Laszok, OSBM OSBM OSBM along along with along with with than twenty years. Carrying on the tradition establishedthreethree young by young Sister women womenBernarda accompanied accompanied in collaboration Sister Sister Bernarda with Bernarda the for Basilian fortwo two weeks Sisters weeks in in 2012.in Ukraine, 2012. Sister Ann Laszok, OSBM along with threethreethree youngyoung young women women women accompanied accompanied accompanied Sister Sister Sister Bernarda Bernarda Bernarda for for twofor two twoweeks weeks weeks in in 2012. in2012. 2012. ThatThat tripThat tripinitiated trip initiated initiated what what has what hasnow has now become now become become the theBasilian theBasilian Basilian Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Program. Program. Program. SisterSister Ann Ann with with Arthur Arthur Danovich, Chrystyna Cech, Sister Ann, and Sister Monica arrivedThat trip T ininitiatedheT Basilianhe Basilian what Volunteer has Volunteer now Programbecome Program theexpanded expandedBasilian in Volunteer 2015in 2015 into into Program.a week- a week- SisterSisterSister Ann Ann Ann with with with Arthur Arthur Arthur TTheheT BasilianBasilianhe Basilian Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Program Program Program expanded expanded expanded in in 2015 2015in 2015 into into into a a week- week- a week- at Houseat Houseat House of Mercy of Mercyof Mercy GiftGiftGift Shop Shop Shop in in thein the the Basilian Basilian Basilian Spirituality Spirituality Spirituality Center Center Center longlong English English Catechetical Catechetical camp camp with with two two volunteers. volunteers. In theIn thefollowing following at House of Mercy Gift Shop in the Basilian Spirituality Center longlong EnglishEnglish Catechetical Catechetical camp camp with with two two volunteers. volunteers. In In the the following following Lviv from NJ, PA, OH, OR and London, UK. They quickly bondedyears,years, more moreto volunteers volunteers and and more more camps camps in variousin various regions regions of easternof eastern years,years, moremore volunteersvolunteers and and more more camps camps in in various various regions regions of of eastern eastern andand westernand western western Ukraine Ukraine Ukraine have have been have been added. been added. added.This This past This past spring, past spring, spring,from from May from May 23 May to23 to23 to • •IconsIcons • •PysankyPysanky (decorated (decorated eggs) eggs) • •Rosaries,Rosaries, medals, medals, and and other other and western Ukraine have been added. This past spring, from May 23 to •••IconsIconsIcons • ••PysankyPysankyPysanky (decorated (decorated (decorated eggs) eggs)eggs) • ••Rosaries,Rosaries,Rosaries, medals, medals,medals, and andand other otherother form a teaching team caring for more than one hundred eightyJune children.June 16,June 16,nine 16,nine volunteers nine volunteers volunteers along along with along with Sister with Sister Monica Sister Monica Monica Lesnick Lesnick Lesnick and and Sister and Sister Ann Sister Ann Ann June 16, nine volunteers along with Sister Monica Lesnick and Sister Ann • •BooksBooks • •IconIcon prints prints religiousreligious goods goods Laszok,Laszok,Laszok, traveled traveled traveled again again to again Ukraine to Ukraineto Ukraine to teach to teachto at teach English at English at English Catechetical Catechetical Catechetical camps camps camps • •BooksBooks • •IconIcon prints prints religiousreligious goods goods Laszok, traveled again to Ukraine to teach at English Catechetical camps • Books • Icon prints religious goods in Mukachevo,in Mukachevo,in Mukachevo, Drohobych, Drohobych, Drohobych, and and Ivano-Frankivsk. and Ivano-Frankivsk. Ivano-Frankivsk. The volunteers gave glory to Jesus Christ for three full weeksin Mukachevo, with Drohobych, and Ivano-Frankivsk. VisitingVisitingV orphanages,isiting orphanages, orphanages, psychiatric psychiatric psychiatric institutions, institutions, institutions, and and half-way and half-way half-way houses houses houses Visiting orphanages, psychiatric institutions, and half-way houses roundedroundedrounded off offthe off thedays thedays after days after classes. after classes. classes.Dennis Dennis DennisDrost, Drost, Drost,Helen Helen Fedoriw,Helen Fedoriw, Fedoriw, Marcia Marcia Marcia their service to the needy of Ukraine! Each one brought specialrounded gifts off andthe days after classes. Dennis Drost, Helen Fedoriw, Marcia Bolesky,Bolesky,Bolesky, Kim Kim Matto, Kim Matto, Matto,Anya Anya Chawluk, Anya Chawluk, Chawluk, Joyce Joyce Cahill, Joyce Cahill, Cahill,David David Olszyk,David Olszyk, Olszyk, Teresa Teresa Teresa Bolesky, Kim Matto, Anya Chawluk, Joyce Cahill, David Olszyk, Teresa Danovich,Danovich,Danovich, Chrystyna Chrystyna Chrystyna Cech, Cech, SisterCech, Sister Ann, Sister Ann, and Ann, and Sister and Sister Monica Sister Monica Monica arrived arrived arrived in in in talents to make a beautiful mosaic of Christian work, benefittingDanovich, all Chrystyna with Cech, Sister Ann, and Sister Monica arrived in LvivLviv fromLviv from NJ, from NJ,PA, NJ, PA,OH, PA, OH, OR OH, OR and OR and London, and London, London, UK. UK. They UK. They quickly They quickly quickly bonded bonded bonded to to to Lviv from NJ, PA, OH, OR and London, UK. They quickly bonded to formform a formteaching a teaching a teaching team team caring team caring caringfor morefor formore than more than one than one hundred one hundred hundred eighty eighty children.eighty children. children. form a teaching team caring for more than one hundred eighty children. whom they came in contact. Many great memories were made andTheT volunteershemuchT volunteershe volunteers gave gave glory gave glory to glory Jesus to Jesusto Christ Jesus Christ Christfor threefor forthree full three fullweeks full weeks withweeks with with The volunteers gave glory to Jesus Christ for three full weeks with theirtheir servicetheir service serviceto the to theneedyto theneedy ofneedy Ukraine! of Ukraine!of Ukraine! Each Each one Each one brought one brought brought special special specialgifts gifts and gifts and and their service to the needy of Ukraine! Each one brought special gifts and joy was received as well as shared. talentstalents talentsto make to maketo a make beautiful a beautiful a beautiful mosaic mosaic mosaic of Christian of Christianof Christian work, work, benefitting work, benefitting benefitting all withall allwith with talents to make a beautiful mosaic of Christian work, benefitting all with whomwhom whomthey they came they came in came contact. in contact.in contact. Many Many greatMany great memories great memories memories were were made were made and made and much and much much whom they came in contact. Many great memories were made and much joy wasjoy joywas received was received received as well as well asas wellshared. as shared.as shared. joy was received as well as shared.

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