Official Publication of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia VOL. 78 - No. 10 MAY 28, 2017 ENGLISH VERSION ENTHRONEMENT SERVICE OF THE MOST REVEREND BENEDICT ALEKSIYCHUK

Wednesday, June 28 at 6:00 PM: Great Vespers with Lytiya at the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral (835 North Oakley Blvd, Chicago, IL 60622). Immediately Following the Service and Benedict will meet (open to all) with clergy and lay people at the Ukrainian Cultural Center (2247 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622), for a general conference to discuss plans, share thoughts, and answer questions.

Thursday, June 29 at 12:00 PM: Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and Enthronement Service at the St. Nicholas Cathedral of the Most Reverend Benedict Aleksiychuk as the fifth bishop of the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic . The rite of enthronement will be led by His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Head and Father of the UGCC. Immediately Following the Service Banquet at the Ukrainian Cultural Center (2247 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622). To order tickets please contact St. Nicholas Cathedral – Tel.: 773-276-4537.

The hierarchy, clergy, religious and faithful of the Ukrainian in the USA joyfully rejoice with the good news of the Holy Father Francis’ confirmation of the synod’s appointment of the Most Reverend Venedykt (Valery) Aleksiychuk, M.S.U. as the Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Nicholas in Chicago. Bishop Aleksiychuk has up until now served as Auxiliary Bishop of Lviv, Ukraine. He will be the 5th Bishop of St. Nicholas Eparchy, succeeding the Most Rev. who served the St. Nicholas Eparchy for 13 years until his death on August 16th, 2016 from illness. http://www.stsophiaukrainian.cc/ourchurch/ THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The festival of Pentecost subdued conversation has its roots in the Old with one another. The gift Testament. It began as of the Holy Spirit remains a harvest feast and later the inner life of . added the giving of the The event of Pentecost Law of Moses on Mount forms the Church and is Sinai as the "harvest" the inauguration of the of the Old Covenant. Kingdom of God. Our Christian Feast of Pentecost is celebrated The twelve Apostles form on the fiftieth day after a semi-circle to express the Resurrection of Christ. the unity of the Mystical On this feast the Descent Body of Christ, the of the Holy Spirit effected Church. They are pictured a New Covenant. It was in an inverse perspective precisely this descent — their figures grow of the Spirit which larger as they recede revealed to the world the into the background. knowledge of the mystery The center place of the Holy , which is unoccupied is consubstantial, undivided reserved for Christ, the and yet distinct. It was invisible head of the the fulfillment of the Church. Some ancient revelation concerning icons symbolize Christ's Apostles would preach, place in the apostolic the Persons of the one invisible presence with is represented at the community. At the same God as three. an altar, the throne of bottom of the Icon by one time, it is an expression His glory. symbolic figure of a king. of the sanctification of The Icon of Pentecost is a He is known as "Cosmos" our lives in the Church marked contrast with the The Evangelists are as he represents the by the Holy Spirit Who biblical descrip-tion of shown holding books; whole world enveloped is constantly glorified: the Descent of the Spirit. another has a scroll as by sin. He sits in a dark "Treasury of Blessings The Book of Acts of the a sign of having received place since the whole and Giver of Life." Apostles (2: 2) records the gift of teaching. world had formerly been that "suddenly from up Above the semi-circle, without the light of faith. PRAYER — Heavenly in the sky there came beyond the edge of the He is bent over to show King, Comforter, Spirit a noise, like a strong, panel, there is a symbol he was made old by the of Truth, You are driving wind which was of heaven from which sin of Adam. Through everywhere present and heard all through the rays or tongues of fire the power of the Holy fill all things. Treasury house where they were descend. This is a sign Spirit the twelve Apostles of Blessings and Giver seated." In contrast, the both of the sanctification brought light to the whole of Life, come and dwell Icon is characterized by of the Apostles and world by their teaching. within us, cleanse us of serenity and composure. Disciples, and of their all stain, and save our The postures of the with the Holy The Icon of the Descent of souls, O Gracious Lord. Apostles reveals serenity. Spirit and fire. the Holy Spirit represents All of them are seated, the great event of some gesturing as if in The world, to which the sanctification which took MAY 28, 2017 2 Celebrating 50 Years of Priestly Ordination

On May 25, 1967, Msgr. Myron J. Grabowsky and Msgr. Ronald Peter Popivchak were ordained to the Holy Priesthood by Metropolitan- , O.S.B.M. at the old Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Philadelphia, Pa. May God bless them for their half century of dedicated priestly ministry to the in the Vineyard of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mnohaya lita!

Mother’s Day Moleben and the establishment of “Mothers in Prayer” at the Cathedral, Philadelphia, PA

Fr. Roman Pitula poses for a picture after the Moleben on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2017 MAY 28, 2017 3 FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY OF ADMINISTRATION UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC ARCHEPARCHY OF PHILADELPHIA

The Archbishop, members Audited Financial Results for 2016 of the Archieparchial as of December 31, 2016 Finance Council and the Finance Office of 2016 In Thousands the Ukrainian Catholic Revenues Gains & Other Archeparchy of 525 Net Eparchial Assessments 17.34% Philadelphia are pleased 7 Cemetery Contributions 0.23% to share the audited 537 Contributions & Bequest 17.74% financial report of 378 Investment income 12.48% revenues and expenses 630 Service Fees 20.8% for the year ending 342 Grants 11.30% December 31, 2016. This 1 Museum 0.03% is the annual presentation 607 Sale of Property 20.05% of this information to all of 0 Net Asset Released Restrictions 0.0% parishes and faithful. This information and format is 3,029 Total Revenues meant to be shared by priests with their Expenses faithful in parish bulletins 187 Pastoral Ed. & Ministerial Services 5.21% and in the E-newsletter. 2,018 Supporting Service (includes medical, property & Liability Insurance) 56.21% We are committed to 564 Seminary 15.71% transparency of our 23 Cathedral 0.64% financial administration. It 48 Museum 1.34% is required and expected of 46 Cemetery 1 .28% all parish priests and their 704 Purchase of Property 19.61% finance councils to report yearly parish finances to 3,590 Total Expenses their parishioners. We are thankful of the generous (562) Archieparchial Gain or (Loss) and thoughtful support received from our faithful (547) Net Gain or (Loss) on Assets Held for Investment for the administration and (2,836) Net Gain or (Loss) on Land, Building & Equipment fulfilling of pastoral and (3,945) Changes in Net Assets evangelizing requirements 392,806 Net Assets Beginning of Year of the Archeparchy. Know 388,861 Net Assets End of Year of our remembrance of you in our prayers and in our Liturgies. God bless you richly for your generous sharing with your Church.

MAY 28, 2017 4 League of Ukrainian Catholics meet in Wilkes-Barre, PA

The National Board of the League of Ukrainian Catholics met on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Wilkes-Barre PA. The group convened at the Genetti Best Western Hotel and Conference Center which will be the primary site of the upcoming National Convention set for the weekend of October 6 to 8.

The morning session focused on reviewing and meeting the League’s Constitution purposes, revisiting its mission; discussion on more active participation within the parishes and protopresbyterates (deaneries) and need to visit parishes; providing needed support of clergy and religious; the ACTION newsletter as well as membership. Following lunch the members discussed the upcoming Convention including the theme “Diakonia: Serving One’s Neighbor - Serving Christ”, media announcements, invitations, speakers, workshops, overall weekend schedule, etc.

Pictured left to right: Father Paul Wolensky, North Anthracite Council Spiritual Director; Father Marijan Procyk, National Spiritual Director; Dorothy Jamula, North Anthracite Council President; and Paul Ewasko, National Publicity Director. Standing: Helen Fedoriw, National VicePresident; Janina "Yanka" Everett, National Membership Director ; Maria LaPaglia, National Convention Procedures Director; Nadia Marc, National Recording Secretary; Elaine Nowadly, National Treasurer; and Marion Hrubec, National President. Photographer was Father Daniel Troyan, Spiritual Director .

Several board members were unable to attend due to professional and personal commitments.

The LUC Facebook page is at: https://www.facebook.com/LUCofAmerica

MAY 28, 2017 5 UKRAINIAN AMERICAN SPORT CENTER - TRYZUB Lower State and County Line Roads ~ Horsham, PA. 19044 (267) 664–3857 ~ www.tryzub.org

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1:00 pm – Fest Begins – Live Music & Dancing

2:00 pm- 3:15 pm: Stage Concert Featuring: THE VOLOSHKY SCHOOL OF DANCE ACCORDIONIST: Walt Syzonenko SINGERS: Sophia Pitula, Diana Savchyn & Maksim Shcherbatyuk PIANIST: Petro Pitula Sponsored By: 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm – “ZABAVA” UKRAINIAN POLKA and BALLROOM DANCE Accordionist WALT SYZONENKO Authentic Ukrainian Foods & Baked Goods ~ Picnic Fare ~ Cool Refreshments FREE ADMISSION (all day, all events, Fest, Dance & Soccer); Free Parking

Reserve the Date Sunday, August 27, at 12 o’clock noon UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL, ZABAVA DANCE & “UNITED UKRAINE – UNITED WITH US” A Resplendent Outdoor Summer Concert in the Tryzub Park

Ukrainian Music, Song and Dance in a dynamic, integrated program Collaboratively designed, arranged and choreographed by the performing artists

MAY 28, 2017 6 D’Angelo selected as new Principal at Saint Basil Academy Former administrator returns to lead academy

It will be a homecoming of sorts for Connie D’Angelo as she returns to Saint Basil Academy in Jenkintown as the new principal.

The veteran educator who served from 2010-2012 as St. Basil’s vice-principal was formally announced today (Monday, May 15) as the new leader of the Catholic all girls’ college preparatory high school. The appointment comes after an extensive search conducted in cooperation with Boston-based Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions, a national search and recruiting firm, and the Saint Basil Academy Search Committee. Connie D’Angelo “On behalf of the search committee, I want to express the members’ excitement named new about the hiring of Connie D’Angelo as the next principal of St. Basil Academy,” principal of Saint said Christopher Bilotta, search committee chairman. “Each of us on the Basil Academy, committee firmly believe that Connie possesses the skills, experience, and most Jenkintown, PA importantly, a full appreciation of the school’s mission to lead the entire SBA community to a bright future.”

D’Angelo has more than 18 years’ experience as a Catholic teacher and administrator, and said she is blessed to have the opportunity to once again be a part of the Saint Basil Academy school community. She has made a commitment to Catholic education, both professionally and personal, her entire life.

“It is a tremendous honor to return to Saint Basil Academy as principal. I extend my deepest gratitude to the Sisters of Saint Basil, the search committee, and the SBA community for his opportunity,” D’Angelo said. “I look forward to being part of a devoted group of lay educators and Sisters who help to develop each young woman to her fullest potential.”

Most recently, D’Angelo served as Dean of Student Affairs at nearby Mount St. Joseph Academy and has experience in the classroom spanning 12 years before moving into administrative leadership positions.

Sr. Dorothy Ann Busowski, OSBM, Provincial of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great, noted that D’Angelo’s experience, enthusiasm for Catholic education and love of Saint Basil’s made her a unanimous choice.

“After conducting a thorough and exhaustive national search, where the search committee considered many credible candidates, there was unanimous agreement that Connie was the right choice.” Sr. Dorothy Ann said. “It was apparent to all of us that her love for the Academy and its culture, enthusiasm for Catholic education, and ability to nurture strong relationships will continue to build upon our schools’ positive growth. I welcome Connie with open arms and look forward to working together to establish SBA as the school of choice for our area’s young women.”

In the coming days, Saint Basil Academy school leadership will be announcing plans to more formally introduce its new principal to all constituents. D’Angelo will start her new position effective July 1st. https://www.stbasilacademy.org/ MAY 28, 2017 7 The parishioners of St. Paul’s Church in Ramsey, NJ

Wish to Congratulate Rev. Evhen Moniuk

On his 25th Anniversary to the Priesthood!

We wish God’s blessings to you of good health, joy and peace on this special day and always.

Mnohaya Lita!

З нагоди 25-ої річниці священства, парафіяни з української католицької Церкви св. Павла в Рамсей, Н. Дж. привітають свого пароха отця Євгена Монюк і бажають йому добре здоров’я, радість, мир, щастя і повне Боже благословення на МНОГАЯ І БЛАГАЯ ЛІТА!

MAY 28, 2017 8 First Penance and Solemn Communion at Assumption Catholic School, Perth Amboy, NJ

May 7, 2017 was a very special and joyous day at Assumption parish in Perth Amboy, NJ as we welcomed fifteen of our little parishioners and students of Assumption Catholic School, Perth Amboy, NJ who received their First Solemn Confession, and their Solemn Holy Communion. We congratulate them on this very important step in their religious life where they received these two sacraments. This is indeed a happy occasion for our parish community, school and for the children's families. A sincere thank you to Sr. Yosaphata, Sr. Thomas, and Ms. Hucul (2nd grade teacher) who have served as their catechists. Special thanks go to our school’s FSA for preparing a delicious breakfast for our children and their families.

FIRST CONFESSION AND SOLEMN HOLY COMMUNION AT THE CATHEDRAL, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Fr. Roman Pitula and Mother Evhenia Prusnay, MSMG pose for a picture on May 7, 2017 with the students.

Left to Right: Roman Kowal Madeline Halt Emily Wadsworth Joseph Wojciechowski

Congratulations!

MAY 28, 2017 9 Scranton Parish Celebrates First Confession and Mother’s Day

On Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Scranton’s St. Vladimir Church, Bridget Knott, daughter of Randy and Lori Knott, was selected to present a beautiful bouquet of flowers to the Mother of God. Mother’s Day not only honored the mothers of the parish and all mothers everywhere, but in particular the Mother of God. The week before Mother’s Day, Bridget received First Penance and Solemn Holy Communion.

Rev. Myron Myronyuk watches as Bridget Knott places a bouquet by the Icon of the Mother of God Byzantine Liturgy at St. Edmond's Church in Rehoboth Beach, DE

Rev. Volodymyr Klanichka pastor of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church will celebrate Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom at St. Edmond’s Roman Catholic Church, Rehoboth Beach, DE at 6:00 PM on Sundays: June 25, July 30 and August 27, 2017. (Last Sunday of the month during June, July, and August.)

St. Edmond’s Roman Catholic Church is located on the Intersection of King Charles Avenue and Laurel Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. For more information, please call at 302 762-5511

MAY 28, 2017 10 THE PROVIDENCE ASSOCIATION Your Ukrainian Catholic Fraternal Life Insurance and Benefit Society ATTENTION! Parishes, Charities, Societies Non-profits & Foundations 1912 Deposit Agreement Accounts Fraternity Paying 2017 3.25% Interest Rate Guaranteed minimum rate of 3.00% for life of contract Rates will increase automatically when economic circumstances warrant Principal and interest growth guaranteed Providence Association Phone: (877) 857-2284  E-mail: [email protected] www.provassn.com

HOLY MYRRH-BEARERS CHURCH IN SWARTHMORE, PA. PROVIDES PYROHY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT CAMDEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Every year some of the students at Camden Catholic High School prepare a dinner for the students studying at the school from other countries. Under the direction of Chris Ehrman, who teaches Latin at the High School, the students prepare the meal. Holy Myrrh-Bearers Church provided 12 dozen Pyrohy for this year’s dinner.

Pictured are the students who came to the Church to pick up the Pyrohy with Fr. John Ciurpita. They are, William Kuang, Jack Liu, Carlos Estala Sandoval, Madeline Dutterer, Annie Del Colombo, Maureen Dymond, Megan Drummond, Skylar Jones and Tony Li.

MAY 28, 2017 11 HOLY MYRRH-BEARERS, SWARTHMORE, PA, WELCOMES NEW MEMBER AT EASTER VIGIL At the Vigil Liturgy of Holy Saturday, Kristen Lydia Shegda, wife of Daniel Shegda, made her profession of Faith and received the Sacraments of Chrismation with Holy Myron and Holy Eucharist. Kristen was instructed in the Catholic Faith by Lance Lohr. Standing as Kristen’s sponsors were, Lillian Hennessy and Lance Lohr. The parish community welcomed her into the parish with the singing of Many Happy and Blessed Years.

Sviachene Celebration at Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church, Toms River, NJ

Easter is a feast of Joy traditional blessed Easter and Gladness, that Basket foods, including continues to unite the eggs, paska, butter, Ukrainian family and cheese, horseradish, entire Ukrainian parish kielbasa, and ham. community. After the Divine Liturgy, on Sunday, This presentation was April 23, 2017, in the followed by an entree of Saint Stephen Ukrainian pork loin in gravy, garlic Catholic Church mashed potatoes, green Community Center, Toms beans, garden salad, River, NJ, over one- and delicious strawberry hundred parishioners shortcake served as and guests attended the dessert. traditional parish Easter Dinner celebration, To provide a festive, yet Many thanks to all the and dedication to the Sviachene, or blessed appropriate background, volunteers, who helped in parish over the years and meal. Reverend soft, traditional Ukrainian preparing the food and presented her with an Pastor Volodymyr music complemented the setting up the Church icon of the Blessed Popyk welcomed the event. The tables were hall for this wonderful Mary in appreciation parishioners and guests, enhanced with beautiful parish event. and gratitude for her he then blessed the Easter center-piece devoted service. Paschal food and lead in floral arrangements and Also at the Sviachene the the singing of “Chrystos decorative Ukrainian- parish recognized Jessie Voskres”. Spring themed place Kaciuba a longtime settings. The centerpieces parishioner and volunteer Following Ukrainian were later raffled off to who is moving out of the tradition, the assembly a lucky guest at each state. The parish thanked first shared in the table! her for her involvement MAY 28, 2017 12 Save the Date

JUNE 11TH HIERARCHICAL DIVINE LITURGY AT ST. NICHOLAS UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, ST. CLAIR, PA CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRIESTHOOD FOR REV. MONSIGNOR MYRON GRABOWSKY.

JUNE 18th FATHER’S DAY. OFFERING THANKSGIVING FOR YOUR FATHER IN PRAYER AT CHURCH

JUNE 29TH HIERARCHICAL DIVINE LITURGY AND THE ENTHRONEMENT OF MOST REV. BENEDICT ALEKSIYCHUK AS THE FIFTH BISHOP OF THE SAINT NICHOLAS UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC EPARCHY IN CHICAGO.

JULY 30TH ANNUAL SEMINARY UKRAINIAN DAYS AT MINERSVILLE, PA

AUGUST 13TH ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE OF DORMITION OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, SLOATSBURG, NY, SPONSORED BY SISTERS SERVANTS OF MARY IMMACULATE

AUGUST 19, 20TH UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL AT UKRAINIAN HOMESTEAD, LEHIGHTON, PA

AUGUST 27TH 2ND ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE AT ASSUMPTION OF BVM UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, CENTRALIA, PA

AUGUST 27TH UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL AT TRYZUB, HORSHAM, PA

SEPTEMBER 18-21ST UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CLERGY OF PHILADELPHIA RETREAT, LONG BRANCH, NJ

OCTOBER 1ST ARCHIEPARCHIAL PILGRIMAGE OF FEAST OF PROTECTION OF MOTHER OF GOD, MONASTERY GROUNDS OF ORDER OF SISTERS OF ST. BASIL, FOX CHASE, PA DIVINE LITURGY AT 11:00 AM; MOLEBEN AT 4:00 PM

OCTOBER 22nd MOLEBEN, ANOINTING FOR HEALING AND VENERATION OF HOLY RELICS OF BLESSED JOSAPHATA HORDASHEVSKA, SSMI, CELEBRATION OF 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF SISTERS SERVANTS OF MARY IMMACULATE. 3:00 PM - UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL OF , PHILADELPHIA, PA

OCTOBER 29TH HIERARCHICAL DIVINE LITURGY AT ST. PAUL UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, RAMSEY, NJ AT 12 NOON CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PARISH

NOVEMBER 12TH HIERARCHICAL DIVINE LITURGY CELEBRATING 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF ORDER OF BASILIAN FATHERS OF ST. JOSAPHAT, 80 YEARS OF MINISTRY IN USA AND 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF CANONIZATION OF BISHOP MARTYR JOSAPHAT, OSBM. 10:00 AM – WARREN, MI.

DECEMBER 25TH CHRISTMAS – NATIVITY OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST YOUR PRAYERFUL PARTICIPATION IN LITURGY IS YOUR BEST GIFT TO JESUS, TO YOURSELF AND TO OTHERS!

MAY 28, 2017 13 63rd ANNUAL HOLY DORMITION (ASSUMPTION) PILGRIMAGE AUGUST 12 – 13, 2017 SISTERS SERVANTS OF MARY IMMACULATE ST. MARY’S VILLA / SLOATSBURG, New York Theme: Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate Celebrate 125 Years Glory to God! Honor to Mary! Peace to Us! CONFESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WEEKEND Saturday, August 12 12:00 p.m. Food Available at Pavilion 1:00 p.m. Akathist to the Mother of God –Rev. Jack Custer, SSL, STD, Rector of St. Michael’s Cathedral, Passaic, NJ 2:30 pm Presentation – Sr. Janice Soluk, SSMI(St. Mary’s terrace) former SSMI Superior General – theme: Glory“ to God! Honor to Mary! Peace to Us!” 3:15 p.m. Children’s Activity –Sr. Eliane, SSMI (St. Mary’s terrace) 3:30 p.m. Blessing of the Sick (Grotto steps and St. Mary’s Chapel) Blessing of Religious Articles (front of St. Joseph’s Home) 5:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy – Fr. James Spera,main celebrant /homilist (grotto – English) Choir: St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Hillsborough, NJ Blessing of Water at St. Mary’s Fountain 7:30 p.m. Panakhyda Blessed( Mother’s circle in front of St. Mary’s Villa) 8:00 p.m. Moleben to the Mother of God with candlelight procession (grotto – English) Most Rev. Kurt Burnette – Bishop of Passaic Eparchy - main celebrant / homilist Sunday, August 13 8:30 a.m. Materi Molitvy / Mothers in Prayer –Rosary / Singing (St. Mary’s Chapel) 10:30 a.m. Pontifical Divine Liturgywith procession to the grotto followed by blessing of flowers Most Rev. ,Metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia Most Rev. , OSBM, Bishop of the Eparchy of Stamford (homilist) Most Rev. , Bishop of the Eparchy of Parma Most Rev. Basil Losten,Bishop Emeritus of the Eparchy of Stamford Choir: Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, Brooklyn, NY 12:00 p.m. English Divine Liturgy - Rev. Bohdan Hedz, main celebrant / homilist (St. Mary’s Chapel) St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Riverhead, NY 1:30 p.m. Blessing of the Sick (Grotto steps and St. Mary’s Chapel) Blessing of Religious Articles(front of St. Joseph’s Home) 2:00 p.m. Presentations - Sr. Tekla Gnatyuk, SSMI (St. Mary’s terrace - Ukrainian) Sr. Janice Soluk, SSMI (Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine - English) 2:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross – Basilian Fathers 2:45 p.m. Children's & Teens’ Activity -Sr. Eliane, SSMI , Sr. Natalya, SSMI (St. Mary’s terrace) 3:00 p.m. Moleben to the Mother of God (Grotto) Rev. Andriy Dudkevych- St. Nicholas, Passaic, NJ– main celebrant / homilist Blessing of cars and buses – Rev. Ivan Tyhovych - Holy Ghost Parish, Brooklyn, NY A DVD of the Life & Ministry of the SSMI’s will be showing throughout the weekend in the Gallery Rt. Rev. Mitred Msgr. John Terlecky, Pilgrimage Spiritual Moderator MAY 28, 2017 14 Save the Date

What: Come Set Aside All Earthly Cares and pray with the Hierarchy, Clergy and Sisters at The Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great Annual Pilgrimage to the Mother of God. When: Sunday, October 1, 2017 9am – 5pm Where: 710 Fox Chase Road Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046

Opportunities provided for:  Sacrament of Reconciliation  Hierarchial Divine Liturgy  Reciting the Rosary  Moleben

Services Provided:  Ethnic Food  Presentation for children  Presentation for youth  Opportunity to hear a panel on discussion on prayer and religious life

Apostolic Nunciature to Ukraine issued a statement on the reaction of the Vatican on so called "religious law"

May 21, 2017

Some Ukrainian and Russian media circulated a statement of Archpriest Mykola Danylevych that Ukraine's ambassador to the Vatican Tetiana Izhevska was summoned to the Pope about "religious laws" and expressed concern about them.

Apostolic Nunciature to Ukraine issued the statement and informed that at various occasions, some high- ranking persons at the Secretariat of State met the Ambassador of Ukraine to the to express concerns about the laws. Similar questions were raised by the Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine archbishop Claudio Gugerotti with the representatives of the Ukrainian government. https://risu.org.ua/en/index/all_news/catholics/apostolic_nunciatura/67054

MAY 28, 2017 15 Pope and Trump discuss peace, dialogue, support for immigrants

May 24, 2017

() and U.S. President Donald Trump met in the Vatican on Wednesday, discussing issues of peace, interfaith dialogue and religious freedom, as well as the role of the American Church in education, healthcare and support for immigrants.

The American leader spent half an hour in conversation with the Pope behind closed doors in the Apostolic Pope Francis and Donald Trump discuss issues of peace, dialogue Palace, before meeting and the Church's role in education, healthcare and support for with Vatican Secretary immigrants - EPA of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and Archbishop the hope for a “serene East and the protection Gentiloni. Paul Gallagher, the cooperation between the of Christian communities. Holy See’s Secretary for State and the Catholic Melania Trump, Relations with States or Church in the United Trump, who was meanwhile, visited foreign minister. States", which is engaged accompanied by his wife Rome’s 'Bambin Gesù' in service to people "in Melania, as well as his Children’s Hospital, while Press office statement the fields of health care, daughter and son-in-law, the president's daughter, A statement from the education and assistance is on the third leg of a Ivanka, was scheduled Vatican press office said to immigrants". nine day presidential tour to meet with victims of during the course of the that has already taken trafficking together with cordial encounter, the Dialogue and him to Saudi Arabia, members of Rome's two men discussed the negotiations Israel and Palestine. Sant’Egidio lay Catholic good bilateral relations It said the Pope and community. that exist between the the President also Sistine chapel visit U.S. and the Holy See. exchanged views on After the papal audience, Please find below the They also spoke of their international affairs Trump was taken on a full statement from “joint commitment in and on the promotion tour of St Peter’s Basilica the Holy See press favor of life, religious of peace through and the Sistine Chapel, office: liberty and freedom of political negotiations before meeting with conscience”. and interfaith dialogue, Italian President Sergio mentioning especially the Mattarella and with The statement expressed situation in the Middle Prime Minister Paolo (continued on next page) MAY 28, 2017 16 Pope and Trump discuss peace, dialogue, support for immigrants (continued from previous page)

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The Head of the UGCC led the Patriarchal pilgrimage to Hrushiv devoted to the 30th anniversary of appearance of the Most Holy Mother of God

May 14, 2017

On this paschal Sunday the Word of God brought us to the well. In the Gospel from John we see Jesus Christ Who, at midday when the sun reaches its zenith and everyone is so thirsty, comes up to the well. This well becomes "theatre of action": some people come to it and leave and then others come. But Jesus Christ is not leaving …He is sitting near the well.

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MAY 28, 2017 17 The Head of the UGCC led the Patriarchal pilgrimage to Hrushiv devoted to the 30th anniversary of appearance of the Most Holy Mother of God

(continued from previous page) With such words the it because in his own a new well in her heart, Herself became the first Father and Head of the communication with the for He longs to give her temple of the Holy Spirit. UGCC His Beatitude Living God he touched the living water so she She helps us become Sviatoslav began his Him as the source of would never be thirsty partakers of the living homily during the his own life. In memory again. water – eternal life." Hierarchical Divine of that meeting with Liturgy at the Patriarchal God, he built the well "That man, who drinks His Beatitude also pilgrimage to Hrushiv which was inherited from the living water which is recalled the event of in the Lviv region on generation to generation. the Holy Spirit becomes appearance of Our Lady the occasion of the In the books of the Old Its temple and does not in Hrushiv which took 30th anniversary of Testament, in particular need to go far in order place thirty years ago: appearance there of the in the Book of Numbers, to reach the heaven. For "The news that Mother Most Holy Mother of we can read that the the heaven comes itself of God is among us, God. In the pilgrimage well is the symbol of and becomes vibrantly began to spread across also participated God's law and water present in such a person. that prison of nations - Archbishop Claudio which we can draw from A person, who partakes the Soviet Union. In the Gugerotti, Apostolic God's Commandments, of the Holy Spirit , year after the Chornobyl Nuncio in Ukraine and that it is the wisdom of knows how to pray in tragedy Ukraine felt here of the UGCC. God: "In today's Gospel truth and how to talk to that she isn't an orphan we see Christ – Son of God the Father in the and she has a Mother "This well is remarked God near the well. He way His Only Begotten – a Heavenly Mother of by John very clearly, is a true well as a living Son talks to Him. This God. So I agree with the -went on the preacher. embodied God. The well is what it means to be statement of the Bishop He said that it was the itself came to the person a partaker of the living Yaroslav (Pryriz) that well which Patriarch who is thirsty for the water!" -explained the Hrushiv appearance Jacob had built for his eternal life. Water, which meaning of the Gospel of Our Lady in 1987 people. The well meant the well carries in itself - His Beatitude Sviatoslav. was the annunciation life because in that dry Son of God, embodied of our freedom. It was climate everything died God's wisdom, - is the "I do not know if also annunciation of without it. So the well Holy Spirit because He is somewhere is a similar the resurrection of our was the center of life, of the giver of life and the church as here, in Church and its coming meetings among people face of the earth." Hrushiv, where in the out from the catacombs. and also the meeting middle of the temple Everyone, who would between God and a So Christ is the true well there is a well, - he come here, resurrected man." Even more, for which is being opened continued his preaching. for the spiritual life God's people from the to the mankind today. - For everything we hear because here they tried Old Testament the well A woman comes to that in the Gospel – is really water which flows into meant and was a sign, well in order to take some present here among eternal life." symbol and monument water, and Christ, the us. Today we came to of communication with well of the living water, the well of the living The preacher is convinced God. In the opinion of Himself begins speaking and eternal water … that when one saw the the Head of the Church, to her. Talking to her, He Mother of God Herself Jacob, probably, built seems to begin digging gathered us here, who (continued on next page) MAY 28, 2017 18 The Head of the UGCC led the Patriarchal pilgrimage to Hrushiv devoted to the 30th anniversary of appearance of the Most Holy Mother of God

(continued from previous page) fruits of that appearance, he could say that in that place the Living God was present and there Mother of God brought hundreds of thousands of people: "I believe, it's not coincidence that today's holiday and pilgrimage take place on Mother's Day. We thank once again to Our Lady for her motherly care about our Church and people." His Beatitude Sviatoslav. greeted the Ukrainian mothers: "Honoring today the Mother of God, Her motherhood and care for us, I greet with the Mother's Day all Ukrainian women! Each of us lives because of the Holy Spirit from UGCC coming out from he/she had a mother. the well to which we all the catacombs, collapse Especially let us pray for resort today." of the Soviet Union and those mothers who are independence of the awaiting their children We would like to remind Ukrainian State. from the front, day and you, that on April 26, night standing before the 1987 AD in the village God's face and asking of Hrushiv, Lviv region The UGCC Department for them life and not on the balcony of the of Information death, health and not local church the Mother mutilation, and praying of God appeared to http://news.ugcc.ua/ for Ukraine's victory. We 12-year old girl Maria en/news/the_head_ bow our heads before Kizym. The news quickly of_the_ugcc_led_the_ those mothers who put spread among people. patriarchal_pilgrimage_ on the altar of God the Tens of thousands of to_hrushiv_devoted_to_ most precious they had, people from various the_30th_anniversary_ – their sons. I wish you all corners of then-Soviet of_appearance_of_the_ to become the partakers Union began arriving at most_holy_mother_of_ of the living water and Hrushiv. The miracle in god_79505.html today drink the grace Hrushiv manifested the

MAY 28, 2017 19 Pope Invokes “Peace” for Ukraine

May 24, 2017

“I continue to invoke from the Lord peace for the dear Ukrainian land,” assured Pope Francis at the General Audience of May 24, 2017.

In the course of the weekly meeting, after the greetings in several languages, the Pontiff addressed the participants in the International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes (May 19-21), who were present in uniform in St. Peter’s Square.

“Ukrainian pilgrims, Christ is Risen!” the Pope said to them in Ukrainian, unleashing applause. After his appeal for peace, the Pope’s words were translated.

Afterwards, soldiers presented a Ukrainian flag to the Pope. https://risu.org. ua/en/index/all_ news/catholics/ vatikan/67085/

MAY 28, 2017 20 Pope Francis reflects on Mary Magdalene at General Audience

May 17, 2017

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis continued his catechesis on “Christian Hope” at his General Audience on Wednesday, focusing this week on the figure of St Mary Magdalene.

The Holy Father’s reflections were based on a passage from the Gospel of St John, which relates how St Mary Magdalene was the first to see Jesus after His Resurrection. Her visit to Jesus’s tomb, the Pope said, mirrored “the fidelity of so many women” who visit cemeteries to keep alive the memory of those who have passed away. “The most authentic bonds,” he said, “are not broken even by death.”

Pope Francis noted that Mary Magdalene’s first visit to the tomb was a disappointment: Seeing the empty tomb, she went to the place the disciples were hiding and told them that someone had stolen the body of Jesus.

But although she was sorrowful, she returned to the sepulchre. The Pope continued, “It was while she was standing near the tomb, with eyes filled with tears, that God surprised her in a most unexpected way.” She hardly noticed the two angels who spoke to her, and at first she did not even recognize Jesus, whom she took to be a gardener. Instead, Pope Francis said, “she discovers the most shocking event in human history” only when Jesus “calls her by name.”

“How beautiful it is to think that the first apparition of the Risen One – according to the Gospels – should occur in such a personal way!” the Pope said. How beautiful it is “that there is someone who recognizes us, who sees our suffering and disappointment, and is moved for our sake, and calls us by name.” Although many people seek God, he said, the “wonderful reality” is that God has sought us first, and sought each of us personally. “Each one of us,” Pope Francis said, “is a story of the love of God. God calls each of us by name.”

When Jesus said Mary’s name, her life was changed. “The Gospels describe Mary’s happiness for us,” the Holy Father said. “The is not a joy given with an eyedropper, but a cascade, a waterfall that fills our whole life.” Pope Francis called for everyone to reflect on that fact that, even with all the “disappointments and defeats” in our life, “there is a God who is close to us and who calls us by name, who says to us, ‘Arise, don’t cry, because I have come to set you free.’”

God, he continued, “is a dreamer: He dreams of the transformation of the world, and has realized it in the mystery of the Resurrection.”

Saint Mary Magdalene, who, before she met Jesus, was at the mercy of the evil one, became “the apostle of the new and greatest hope.” Her life was changed because she had “seen the Lord.” Mary’s experience is an example for us, too, whose lives are changed because we have seen the Lord. This, Pope Francis said, “is our strength, and our hope.” http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2017/05/17/pope_francis_reflects_on_mary_magdalene_at_general_ audience/1312802

MAY 28, 2017 21 Pope: Jesus' peace is real and not the world’s anesthetized peace

May 16, 2017 seeing the Cross ‘fakir’. No. it’s something of the Holy Spirit else.” (Vatican Radio) True "The peace that the When I get angry, peace is not man- world offers us," the Pope God's peace cannot the Pope said, "I lose made but a gift of the said, "is a peace without be bought, without peace." When my Holy Spirit. "A peace tribulations. It offers Cross is not real heart is "troubled," "it is without a cross is not the us an artificial peace peace because I am not open peace of Jesus" for it is "reduced to "tranquility". to the peace of Jesus,” only the Lord who can It is a peace "that is only According to Pope because I am unable to give us peace amidst concerned about one’s Francis, God's peace is “a "bear life as it comes, tribulations. This was the affairs and one’s security, gift that keeps us going." with its crosses and central message of the lacking in nothing,” a bit After granting peace sorrows that accompany homily of Pope Francis at like the peace of the rich to His disciples, Jesus it.” Rather, we must be Mass, Tuesday morning, Dives in the parable of suffers in the Garden able to ask for the grace in the chapel of the Casa Lazarus, a tranquility of Olives and there "He to ask the Lord for his Santa Marta residence in that “shuts” (one within) offers everything to the peace: the Vatican. oneself without seeing will of the Father and "beyond": suffers, but He does not "'We must enter the Developing his homily on lack God’s consolation". Kingdom of God through the words of Jesus at the "The world teaches us In fact, the Gospel, says many tribulations'. The Supper in John’s Gospel, the way to anesthetized that "an angel appeared grace of peace – of not "I leave you peace, my peace: it anesthetizes to him from heaven to losing that inner peace. peace I give you,” the us from seeing another console him": Regarding this a saint Holy Father focused reality of life: the Cross. said, 'The life of the on the meaning of the This is why Paul says "God's peace is real Christian is a journey peace given by the Lord. that one must enter into peace, that enters the between the persecutions The day’s reading from the Kingdom of Heaven reality of life, that does of the world and the the Acts of the Apostles, on the road with many not deny life; that is life. consolations of God' (St. he noted, speaks of the tribulations. But is it There is suffering, there Augustine). May the Lord many tribulations that possible to obtain peace are the sick people, make us understand well Paul and Barnabas amidst tribulation? From there are many bad what this peace is which experienced in their our side, no; we are things, there are wars He gives us with the Holy journeys to proclaim unable to make peace ... but that peace within, Spirit. " the Gospel. "Is this the that is tranquility, a which is a gift, is not lost, peace that Jesus gives psychological peace, but goes ahead bearing http://en.radiovaticana. us?" the Pope asked, and our peace, because the Cross and suffering. va/news/2017/05/16/ immediately answered tribulations are there, Peace without the Cross pope_jesus_peace_is_ saying Jesus emphasizes whether pain, illness or is not the peace of Jesus: real,_not_anesthetized_ that the peace He gives death. But the peace it is a peace that can be peace/1312569 is not the one given by that Jesus gives is a gift: bought, that can make. the world. it is a gift of the Holy But it does not last; it Spirit; and this peace comes to an end. " The world wants lasts through tribulations anesthetized peace and beyond. It's not a Let’s ask for the grace to prevent us from sort of stoicism of the of inner peace, a gift MAY 28, 2017 22 UGCC to ask other countries protect Patriarchal Cathedral from destruction

19 May 2017 work, the developer did representatives of the and Dnipro valley,” not conduct negotiations entire community.” taking into account the We again emphasize with representatives of coastal protection strip that our position stems the UGCC to eliminate The official statement of 100 meters. from a desire to protect the possible damaging also announced that the Patriarchal Cathedral effects of the construction the land plot on which In addition, the statement of the Ukrainian Greek- on the Patriarchal the improvements are expresses concern about Catholic Church, which Cathedral: “State carried out as part the fact that in Ukraine, was built by Greek authorities controlling of preparation for unfortunately, the law Catholics donating the building did not Eurovision-2017, does does not work the their money around the provide any assessments not belong to the UGCC same for all, therefore world, from the negative of the eventual impact of and is owned by the state a “hundred-meter impact and damage, the construction on the bank "Oshchadbank". coastal zone” instead the cause of which is cathedral. Even the city The UGCC also does of becoming an axiom the incompliance with government statements not understand the becomes the point for the regulations in the that the developer situation how the discussions. It is also construction business. reduced the number of scandalous developer indicated that the UGCC storeys - also remained conducts construction would ask for protection This is claimed in an just words.” and landscape works on the countries whose official statement of the land that is owned by the citizens and entities have Ukrainian Greek Catholic In the released position, said bank before having invested their money in Church regarding the UGCC also notes acquired the land plot the construction of the the destruction of the that various criticisms beside the two houses. Patriarchal Cathedral Patriarchal Cathedral of the agreements of of the UGCC and are of the Resurrection the UGCC with the The Church further willing to protect their Church in Kyiv because scandalous developer do asserts the position investments, protecting of incompliance with not correspond to reality: according to which the the cathedral from the legal regulations by “We once again declare purpose of land around destruction. It is reported neighboring scandalous that our Church does the Patriarchal Cathedral by the Information construction site and lack not act as a separate should be saved in line Department of the of proper control by the party to the conflict and with the requirements UGCC. authorities. consider themselves for the conservation part of the community of monuments of the https://risu.org.ua/ The resumption of the and therefore cannot landscape "Historical en/index/all_news/ controversial construction be a separate subject landscape of Kyiv hills catholics/ugcc/67041 in Mykilska Slobodka of agreements. We in Kyiv, near the strongly reject attempts Patriarchal Cathedral of to oppose the UGCC the Resurrection was the to the local community. reason to present this In all our meetings with official position. government authorities we have consistently In particular, the advocated that any statement says that when negotiations should resuming the construction be conducted with MAY 28, 2017 23 UGCC Patriarch led celebrations of 400th anniversary of restoring Basilian Order May 22, 2017 of Christ - St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of 400 years ago, the Myra in Licia." renaissance of the Basilian Order was According to him, the undoubtedly the state figure of the saint shows and nation-creating us that holy men are the force that always shone ones who make history, the way of our people, that holy men are the perhaps in the deepest ones who can be real community shone with pilgrimage and the darkness of our historical leaders of their people the light of holiness anniversary year of the existence. This was stated and Church. “So today in such a generous Basilian order for all by Head of the Ukrainian we praise St. Nicholas way. “This year we will of us, for our monastic Greek Catholic Church, and plead that our remember and will men’s and women’s Patriarch Sviatoslav on Church never lacked celebrate 150 years of communities became a May 21, 2017 during who have created St. Josaphat Kuntsevych, font, where all we could a pilgrimage to the the modern history of our who is laid to rest in the wash ourselves and monastery of St. Nicholas Church and our nation,” Basilica of St. Peter in get reborn,” said the in Krekhiv. said the preacher. Rome. Also we thank you patriarch. for all the known and On May 20-21 this year, In this pilgrimage, said unknown martyrs of the The preacher also as in previous years, on the Head of the Church, Church who came from expressed his intention the occasion of the Feast we also want to celebrate this Basilian community. to pray for those who of Translation of the Relics 400 years of religious We are grateful for the became leaders of the of St. Nicholas from the revival of ancient Kyivan good missionaries who Ukrainian people by Myra of Licia to Bari, the Church of the Basilian went to the vast steppes people’s choice. “I will Krehiv monastery that is Order. “Behind this of Western Canada pray that they did not dedicated to this saint, stands Joseph Velyamyn and North America wander in darkness welcomed numerous Rutsky – my great in the vast forests of and did not lead us into pilgrims from all over predecessor who gave to Brazil and Argentina another pit, that the Lord Ukraine and abroad. our Church and revived following the appeal of give us such leaders who the monasticism, which the Good Shepherd, are good Christians. I This year's celebration from the beginning of Righteous Metropolitan will pray that Christian was part of the solemnities Christianity was a light to Andrey Sheptytsky. And faith became a priority of the 400th anniversary our people, enlightened thanks to them and their for them and was in of the Basilian Order of all corners of Eastern holiness, our people, first place in their lives,” Saint Josaphat. Europe with the light of who by force of historical the Patriarch wished Christ's Gospel,” said the circumstances were to Ukrainians. It was "We are here,” said the patriarch. dispersed throughout reported by the of the UGCC – the world, have not in this ancient monastery, The Patriarch said: “Today been lost, have not lost Information Department first of all to contemplate we thank God that as their roots, as they have of the UGCC. and celebrate the the fruit of this revival of always had the light of presence among us of Kyiv monasticism through life. " https://risu.org.ua/ the great father, the the efforts of Velyamyn en/index/all_news/ great saint of the Church Rutsky, this monastic “I would like that the catholics/ugcc/67065/ MAY 28, 2017 24 June 2017 - ×åðâíÿ 2017 Congratulations on your Happy Birthday! Anniversary of Priesthood!

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June 6: Rev. Mark Fesniak June 2: Rev. Roman Petryshak (15th Anniversary) June 9: Rev. Volodymyr Klanichka June 6: Rev. Nestor Iwasiw (24th Anniversary) June 12: Bishop June 13: Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka June 30: Rev. Yaroslav Kurpel (35th Anniversary of being Ordained a Priest) & (21st Anniversary of being Ordained a Bishop) May the Good Lord Continue to June 14: Rev. Stepan Bilyk (16th Anniversary) Guide You and Shower You with June 14: Most Rev. , Archbishop-Emeritus His Great Blessings. (65th Anniversary of being Ordained a Priest) Mnohaya Lita! June 17: Rev. Leonid Malkov, C.S.s.R. (27th Anniversary) June 22: Rev. Walter Pasicznyk (3rd Anniversary) Íåõàé Äîáðèé Ãîñïîäü ÒðèìຠJune 23: Rev. Roman Sverdan (4th Anniversary) Âàñ ó Ñâî¿é Îï³ö³ òà Ùåäðî June 24: Rev. Michael Waak (28th Anniversary) Áëàãîñëîâèòü Âàñ. Ìíîãàÿ ˳òà! June 29: Rev. Msgr. Peter Waslo (31st Anniversary) June 30: Rev. Volodymyr Baran, C.S.s.R (32nd Anniversary)

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