Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia, PA Sunday, January 11, 2009

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VOL. LXX - No. 2 FEBRUARY 1, 2009 ENGLISH VERSION Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia, PA Sunday, January 11, 2009

Choir from the Male Choir Cathedral of the "Prometheus" , Immaculate Philadelphia, PA Conception, Philadelphia, PA Choir from the Assumption of the Children's Vertep BVM parish, from the Perth Amboy, NJ Annunciation of the BVM parish, Choir from the Melrose Park, PA Nativity of the BVM parish, New Choir from St. Brunswick, NJ Josaphat parish, Trenton, NJ Chamber Choir "Accolade", Choir from St. Philadelphia, PA Nicholas parish, Passaic, NJ

Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols Finale.

All of the choirs that particpated in the Festival joined together, under the direction of Bohdan Henhalo, to sing the popular Ukrainian Christmas Carol "Boh Predvichny"/ "God Eternal".

Watch videos from the Concert on our blog. www.thewayukrainian.blogspot.com Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols (Festival Photos by Teresa Siwak unless noted)

Archbishop Stefan Soroka and Bishop John Bura along with the audience at the Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia, PA.

Children's Vertep from the Annunciation of the BVM parish, Melrose Park, PA Director: Sister Markella, OSBM

(Photo by Tatianna Bilyj, age 8)

February 1, 2009 2 Festival of Ukrainian Christmas Carols

Choir from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia, PA

Director: Bohdan Henhalo

(Photo by Archbishop Stefan Soroka)

Choir from St. Josaphat parish, Trenton, NJ

Director: Roman Kuczarsky

Choir from St. Nicholas parish, Passaic, NJ

Director: Andriy Lehky

Male Choir "Prometheus", Philadelphia, PA

Director: Roman Kuczarsky

Choir from the Assumption of the BVM parish, Perth Amboy, NJ

Director: Alla Korostyl

Choir from the Nativity of the BVM parish, New Brunswick, NJ

Director: Bohdana Hnativ

Chamber Choir "Accolade", Philadelphia, PA

Combined Choir Finale

Archbishop Stefan's Greeting during the Festival Reception after the Festival February 1, 2009 5 Pope Sends Telegram to 44TH US President

fourth President of the free society, marked by nations, so that all may United States of America I respect for the dignity, share in the banquet of offer cordial good wishes, equality and rights of each life which God wills to set together with the assurance of its members, especially for the whole human family of my prayers that almighty the poor, the outcast and (cf. Isaiah 25:6-7). Upon God will grant you those who have no voice. you and your family, and unfailing wisdom and At a time when so many upon all the American (20 Jan 09 - RV) Pope strength in the exercise of of our brothers and sisters people, I willingly invoke Benedict XVI has sent the your high responsibilities. throughout the world the Lord’s blessings of joy following telegram to Under your leadership may yearn for liberation from and peace. . Barak Obama... . the American people the scourge of poverty, continue to find in their hunger and violence I BENEDICTUS PP. XVI Addressed to the White religious and political pray that you will be House it reads: . heritage the spiritual values confirmed in your resolve www.radiovaticana.org and ethical principles to promote under- On the occasion of your needed to cooperate in the standing, cooperation inauguration as the forty- building of a truly just and and peace among the

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A night of fun and special message from Saint enjoyment took place at Nicholas. Saint Nicholas Holy Ghost Church in gave a special blessing to West Easton, Pa. on the all before he left the church night of December 23, hall. 2008, during the annual Saint Nicholas Celebration The annual 50-50 and the 50-50 church raffle was held following raffle. the visit of Saint Nicholas. Prize winners were: Children, their families, and parishioners 1st Place- Roberta Leiby enjoyed eating Christmas 2nd Place-Gregory Sidlar treats and sang Christmas 3rd Place-Donald Thatcher carols before the grand entrance of Saint Nicholas. The event was a Some of the children also great success and was made arts and crafts coordinated by Catechism projects while awaiting teachers Lori Wynne and Saint Nicholas. Each child Christine Mattes. received a gift and a

February 1, 2009 7 You are invited Vy zapro'eni VESPERS OF FORGIVENESS SUNDAY VE?IRN| NEDILI VSEPRO~ENN|

DATE CHEESEFARE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2009 TIME 4:00 P.M. Fellowship & Covered-dish meal to follow CHURCH SAINTS PETER & PAUL UKRAINIAN GREEK CATHOLIC, 20 NOTTINGHAM ST., PLYMOUTH, PA

Come and begin The Great Fast (Lent) in the true Christian spirit of forgiveness, with our beautiful Ves- pers Evening Prayer Service composed especially for the evening before the first day of The Great Fast.

We, the Clergy and Laity of the North Anthracite Ukrainian Catholic Protopresbytery (Deanery) will gather at 4 p.m. in Plymouth on Feb. 22 to pray together in unity, as we prepare to journey with our Lord Jesus through the 40-day Great Fast, in preparation for Holy Week and Pascha.

FATHER JOHN SENIW, our Protopresbyter (Dean), will be the Main Celebrant, with FATHER PAUL WOLENSKY leading the sung responses. All our parishioners from all our parishes are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. Clergy who wish to concelebrate are asked to bring their own dark vestments. Altar Servers are welcome—please bring your own black cassock and red or purple dalmatic. At the end of the service, there will be a ceremony of mutual forgiveness between everyone present. Afterwards, everyone is invited to the parish hall for fellowship and a covered-dish meal in Saints Peter & Paul Parish Hall. All parishes are asked to help with preparation and sponsorship of the covered-dish meal. ANN BESHADA is coordinating the covered-dish meal — please call her at 829-4202 if you will be bringing food. Mark your calendar—we hope to see you there!

February 1, 2009 8 Transfiguration Church Holds Prelenten Celebration February 15, 2009 Nanticoke, PA

Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church invites the public to its 4th annual Myasopusna prelenten celebration. This cultural event takes place Sunday, February 15, from noon to 4 p.m. at the church hall, Center and Bliss Streets, in the Hanover Section of Nanticoke.

Myasopusna Sunday (Meatfare Sunday) is the last day in the church year during which Eastern Catholics may consume meat, in preparation for the upcoming fast of lent. The parish of Transfiguration Church uses the occasion of Myasopusna Sunday as an opportunity to celebrate and share its Ukrainian heritage with the community, through food, crafts, music, and dance.

A traditional Ukrainian dinner (holuptsi, kobasi, ham, varenyky/ pierogies, beet salad, homemade blackbread and butter, a homemade dessert, and a beverage) will be served from 12:30 to 1:30. The cost for the dinner is $12. Although admission to the event is free, dinner tickets are limited to 200 and are being sold in advance by calling Geri at 570-824-3880 or Helen at 570-735-4654. Seating for entertainment will be reserved for dinner guests.

Dinner will be followed by live Ukrainian music and dance performances, including the Holy Year Choir, Kazka, the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Dancers, and other performers. Cultural displays by local Ukrainian crafters will Photo: Boys from Saint Mary’s Orthodox Ukrainian Dance Group include embroidery, woodcrafts, performing the traditional “Sword Dance” at a previous Myasopusna pysanky, and ceramics, with many items celebration. available for purchase.

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“From God’s fullness we have all received …grace upon grace.”

(John 1:16)

This day will explore loss in its various dimensions. To some degree, some greater than others, we have all experienced loss in our lives - death of a loved one, failing health, loss of a job, ending of a Sponsored relationship. This list goes on and on and is very personalized. The pain is very real. Loss shapes our lives and self-understanding if we by: allow it.

The Ukrainian Catholic This day will explore how to make sense of loss, grief and sadness and Archeparchy of how to work through it. Loss shapes our lives and self-understanding Philadelphia and can lead to a defining experience where we can overcome the feelings of emptiness and work toward wholeness. The Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great Saturday, March 28, 2009

The Sisters Our speaker Servants of Mary Immaculate Kimberly Hashin, MD

The Missionary will guide our reflections Sisters of the Mother of God Immaculate Conception Cathedral Hall Celebration of Women’s Spirit 827 N. Franklin St. Philadelphia, PA

Registration Form Mail registration to: Please return by March 15, 2009 Women’s Day Registration Pre-Registration $25 - $30 at the Door Ukrainian Catholic (Includes lunch and parking) Archeparchy of Philadelphia Make checks payable to: Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia 827 N. Franklin Street Philadelphia, PA 19123-2097 Name For more information,

contact: Address Sr. Dorothy Ann Busowski, OSBM 215-379-3998 ext. 35 City State Zip [email protected] Email Phone

Parish Saturday, March 28, 2009 Registration 9:00 AM Program 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

February 1, 2009 10 HOLY GHOST PARISH IN CHESTER, PA., REMEMBERS THE UKRAINIAN FAMINE

“I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me drink…” Matthew 25:35; was the message of the Gospel read by Rev. John Ciurpita, Pastor of Holy Ghost Parish to commemorate those who lost their lives to hunger in the Famine in Ukraine from 1932-1933.

After a reflection on the message of our Lord, as it pertained to the days remembrance, the lights were dimmed and the congregation began to sang, Bozhe, Vyslukhai Blahannia. A cross bearer led a procession into the Church followed by religious banners and flags. Silence set in as a lone bell began to toll seventy-five times to signify that after seventy-five years we have not forgotten those who passed in the Genocide.

To the left of the iconostas, hung on an easel, stood a wood cut print of a mother and child representing those who died in the famine with a black ribbon draped over it and a bare vine wreath with a black bow hung from the side. A memorial table was set up in front of the picture and wreath, upon which was placed three loaves of bread in which a candle was placed, representing the deceased. Children of the parish, dressed in Ukrainian garb, slowly walked one by one up the aisle, carrying a single shaft of wheat wrapped with a black ribbon to show that something so small would have made a difference. The wheat was then placed in a vase set up on the memorial table. The children were then followed by members of Soyuz Ukrainok Branch 13 carrying candles, representing the light of those who died. The candles were then placed in a bowl of rice symbolizing that such a basic food would have saved lives. As the bell tolled the last rings, Fr. John then lit the candle in the bread and blessed the Kolyvo, (boiled wheat with nuts and fruit), which had been prepared and placed on the memorial table in memory of those who died and prayed that they may partake of all the good things in the eternal banquet of heaven. Following the blessing the procession began to leave down the aisle of the Church, as the lights were slowly raised and the congregation sang, Bozhe Velykyi Yedinyi.

Many were moved to tears at the remembrance of the Famine. Following the Divine Liturgy Fr. John thanked and acknowledged Christine Pluta, Christine Matikiw and Judy Steciw, who prepared and organized the day’s remembrance of the Famine. All were invited to the Church Social Hall to view a display on the Famine and to partake of the blessed Kolyvo and bread, remembering in such a simple way, those who died in the Famine of 1932-33.

February 1, 2009 11 Encounter of Our Lord in the Temple When the time of their revealed to him by the Holy people Israel.” The child’s then was a widow until she purification according to the Spirit that he would not die father and mother marveled was eighty-four. She never Law of Moses had been before he had seen the at what was said about him. left the temple but completed, Joseph and Lord’s Christ. Moved by the Then Simeon blessed them worshiped night and day, Mary took him to Jerusalem Spirit, he went into the and said to Mary, his fasting and praying. Coming to present him to the Lord temple courts. When the mother: “This child is up to them at that very (as it is written in the Law parents brought in the child destined to cause the moment, she gave thanks of the Lord, “Every firstborn Jesus to do for him what falling and rising of many to God and spoke about male is to be consecrated the custom of the Law in Israel, and to be a sign the child to all who were to the Lord”), and to offer required, Simeon took him that will be spoken against, looking forward to the a sacrifice in keeping with in his arms and praised so that the thoughts of redemption of Jerusalem. what is said in the Law of God, saying:”Sovereign many hearts will be When Joseph and Mary the Lord: “a pair of doves Lord, as you have revealed. And a sword will had done everything or two young pigeons.” Now promised, you now dismiss pierce your own soul too.” required by the Law of the there was a man in your servant in peace. For There was also a Lord, they returned to Jerusalem called Simeon, my eyes have seen your prophetess, Anna, the Galilee to their own town who was righteous and salvation, which you have daughter of Phanuel, of the of Nazareth. And the child devout. He was waiting for prepared in the sight of all tribe of Asher. She was grew and became strong; the consolation of Israel, people, a light for very old; she had lived with he was filled with wisdom, and the Holy Spirit was revelation to the Gentiles her husband seven years and the grace of God was upon him. It had been and for glory to your after her marriage, and upon him. (Lk. 2, 22-40)

LENT THE GREAT AND HOLY FORTY DAYS

LATIN COMPUTATION BYZANTINE COMPUTATION SUNDAYS OF PREPARATION 6 weeks 6 weeks

- Zaccheus Lk. 19:1-10 x 6 days/week x 7 days/week - Publican and Pharisee Lk. 18:10-14 36 days 42 days

- Prodigal Son Lk. 15:11-32 + 4 - 2 - Last Judgement Mt. 25:31-46 40 days 40 days Including Holy Week Not including Holy Week

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Cheese Fare Is. 1:1-20 Is. 1:19-2:3 Is. 2:3-11 Is. 2:11-21 Is. 3:1-14 Rm. 13:11-14 to 14.4 Gen. 1:1-13 Gen. 1:14-23 Gen. 1:24-2:3 Gen. 2:4-19 Gen. 2:20-3:20 Hb.1:1-12 Mt. 6:14-21 Prov. 1:1-20 Prov. 1:20-33 Prov. 2:1-22 Prov. 3:1-18 Prov. 3:19-34 Mk. 2:23-3:5 Holy Images Is. 4:2-5:7 Is. 5:7-16 Is. 5:16-25 Is. 6:1-12 Is. 7:1-14 2nd All Souls Hb. 11:24-12:1-2 Gen. 3:21-4:7 Gen. 4:8-15 Gen. 4:16-26 Gen. 5:1-24 Gen. 5:32-6:8 Hb. 3:12-16 Jn. 1:43-51 Prov. 3:34-4:22 Prov. 5:1-15 Prov. 5:15-6:3 Prov. 6:3-20 Prov. 6:20-7:1 Mk. 1:35-45 Paralytic Is. 8:13-9:7 Is. 9:9-10:4 Is. 10:12-20 Is. 11:10-12:2 Is. 13:2-13 3rd All Souls Hb. 1:10-2:3 Gen. 6:9-22 Gen. 7:1-5 Gen. 7:6-9 Gen. 7:11-8:3 Gen. 8:4-21 Hb. 10:32-38 Mk. 2:1-12 Prov. 8:1-21 Prov. 8:23-9:11 Prov. 9:12-18 Prov. 10:1-22 Prov. 10:31-11:12 Mk. 2:14-17 Veneration of Cross Is. 14:24-32 Is. 25:1-9 Is. 26:21-27:9 Is. 28:14-22 Is. 29:13-23 4th All Souls Hb. 4:14-5:6 Gen. 8:21-9:7 Gen. 9:8-17 Gen. 9:18-10:1 Gen. 10:32-11:9 Gen. 12:1-7 Hb. 6:9-12 Mk 8:34-9:1 Prov. 11:19-12:6 Prov. 12:8-22 Prov. 12:23-13:9 Prov. 13:20-14:6 Prov. 14:15-26 Mk. 7:31-37 St. John Climacus Is. 37:33-38:6 Is. 40:18-31 Is. 41:4-14 Is. 42:5-16 Is. 45:11-17 Akathistos Hb. 6:13-20 Gen. 13:12-18 Gen. 15:1-15 Gen. 17:1-9 Gen. 18:20-33 Gen. 22:1-18 Hb. 9:24-28 Mk. 9:17-31 Prov. 14:27-15:4 Prov. 15:7-19 Prov. 15:20-16:9 Prov. 16:17-17:17 Prov. 17:17-18:5 Mk 8:27-31 St. Mary of Egypt Is. 48:17-49:4 Is. 49:6-10 Is. 58:1-11 Is. 65:8-16 Is. 66:20-24 Lazarus Hb. 9:11-14 Gen. 27:1-41 Gen. 31:3-16 Gen. 43:26-31 Gen. 46:1-7 Gen. 49:33-50:26 Hb. 12:28-13:8 Mk. 10:32-45 Prov. 19:16-25 Prov. 21:3-21 Prov. 21:23-22:4 Prov. 23:15-24:5 Prov. 31:8-31 Jn 11:1-45 Palm Sunday Phil. 4:4-9 GREAT AND HOLY WEEK Jn. 12:1-18

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February 1, 2009 12 THE GREAT FAST

This year, Monday, February 23rd is the beginning of the Great Fast in the Byzantine Tradition as opposed to Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday on February 25th in the Latin Tradition.

The chart (on page 12 of "The Way") lists the Sundays of Preparation for this time as we prepare for this solemn time of prayer, fasting and charity. This year, the Sunday of Zacchaeus was celebrated last Sunday, January 25th. The 1st All Souls Saturday is celebrated on February 14th, the day before Meatfare Sunday or the Sunday of the Last Judgment. The Wednesday (February 18th) and Friday (February 20th) before the great Fast are aliturgical days and the Divine Liturgy is not celebrated either day. Cheesefare Sunday (February 22nd) starts off the Great Fast in the evening with the celebration of Forgiveness Vespers. It is during this service where everyone in attendance forgives others and asks for forgiveness.

As is our custom and church law, Monday of the first day of the Great Fast is a day of fast and abstinence from meat and dairy products. The weekdays of the Great Fast are aliturgical whereas the Divine Liturgy is not celebrated. To break the fast, Wednesdays and Fridays are days when the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts is celebrated. The chart gives the readings for the day. A reading from the book of Isaiah is read in the morning and readings from Genesis and Proverbs are read in the evening. It is during this time, salvation history is reviewed as we await the completion of salvation through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Also, Wednesdays during the Great Fast may be days of voluntary fasting from meat and Fridays are obligatory days of fasting from meat.

Saturdays and Sundays of the great Fast are liturgical days. On Saturday, the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom is celebrated and on Sunday, the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is celebrated. Lenten Vespers are celebrated on Sunday evenings.

The second, third and fourth Saturdays of the Great Fast are All Souls Saturdays and we continue to commemorate the deceased from our parishes and families. Wednesday, March 18th is the Mid -Great Fast. This year since the Feast of the Annunciation falls on Wednesday, March 25th, the Canon of St. Andrew of Crete is celebrated on Tuesday, March 24th. This penitential service is a reminder of our status before the Lord.

Saturday, March 28th is Akafist Saturday where we commemorate the Mother of God and her role in salvation history. The Great Fast ends with Lazarus Saturday on April 4th. It contains the longest reading from the Gospels during a Liturgy but also prefigures what our Lord will do for each and every one of us.

Holy and Great Week, if taken seriously, will enable the faithful to fully live the Gospel and be with Lord as He undergoes His passion and resurrection. From the time of Lazarus Saturday until Easter Sunday, our Tradition recounts the life of Jesus Christ and we are His witnesses. It is customary but not obligatory for the faithful to fast from meat during this week. On Good Friday, we are obligated to fast and abstain from meat and dairy products and on Holy Saturday we are obliged to fast from meat.

Our Church offers us a unique manner to live a life in relationship with Jesus Christ. This time of the year is especially set aside for us to renew that relationship and deepen it. Some, if not all, may not be able to find the time to participate fully in the services offered. If we even attempt to do the readings during this time, we will come to understand what God has in store for us.

February 1, 2009 13 Meeting of Our Lord The final feast in the a pair of turtle doves or Christmas cycle brings us two young pigeons, as back to the days after the was prescribed by the Law Nativity of Christ, when of Moses. Holy Simeon Jesus was 40 days old. who was inspired by the This feast, the Meeting of Holy Spirit to come to the Our Lord, is celebrated 40 temple, took the Child days after the feast of the Jesus into his hands and Nativity. According to the blessed God for permitting Byzantine Liturgical cycle, him to live to that moment this holy day represents a to see the Savior. Anna transitional feast whereby also came and praised the the two great festive Lord and began to moods of Christmas and prophesy about the Child. Easter are symbolically united. With this feast the Church closed all connections with After the birth of Jesus, the the childhood of Christ Most Pure Virgin Mary during which and Saint Joseph had to commemorations were present the Christ Child in made of His nativity, the the temple at Jerusalem coming of the Magi and and consecrate Him to the His circumcision. When prescriptions of the Mosaic Simeon confessed the Lord it is readily seen how this the religious traditions of Law: “Every male child that and delivered the inspired feast connects the the times, fulfilling the opens the womb shall be message to Mary, he concluding elements of our requirements of the Law. called holy to the Lord” foretold: “Behold this child Lord’s nativity with the We, too, continue this (Lk 2:33). is destined for the fall and future incidents of His life. practice when we bring for the rise of many in our newborn child to the There was at Jerusalem at Israel, and for a sign that It was on this occasion of church for the rite of that time a righteous and shall be contradicted. And Jesus’ consecration to the “Churching”, or Baptism as devout man named your own soul a sword Father in the temple that we call it. Simeon, to whom it had shall pierce, that the the Most Holy Mother of been revealed by the Holy thoughts of many hearts God rejoiced at the Why do you have your Spirit that he would not may be revealed” (Lk 2:34- wonderful things spoken by child baptized? Is it not die before he had seen 35). Simeon and Anna because you want him/her Christ, the promised concerning the Child. to share the new life of Savior. A certain Both Simeon and Anna in However, she was aware Christ and the new life of prophetess named Anna, prophesying of what of the grief and hardships the Christian community? who never left the temple would happen to the Child that were destined to The Christian community is but continually fasted and Jesus in the future already befall Jesus as He fulfilled more than just an prayed, also awaited the directs attention to the the mission for which He organization. Saint Paul coming of the Messiah. sufferings and passion of was born. teaches us that the Church Christ and His culminating is the body of Christ. So When the Holy Family Death and Resurrection. From the beginnings when we become a arrived at the Temple, they This is commemorated in of this feast, we see that member of the church we were going to offer up in the feast of feasts — Easter our Lord came as a son become a member and sacrifice the oblation of the — signifying our to His own people. part of the Body of Christ. poor, which consisted of redemption from sin. Thus, Therefore, He respected February 1, 2009 14 BASILIAN SPIRITUALITY CENTER Sisters of St. Basil the Great 710 Fox Chase Road SUNDAY Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046 MARCH 8, 2009 215-780-1227

2:00 – 5:00 P.M. LENTEN AFTERNOON OF REFLECTION

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ARCH “LETTING GO OF THE ANGER AND LEARNING TO FORGIVE” M 2, 2009 The fact that after a gun man entered an Amish school house and killed five children then himself; and then within hours the Amish community Donation $25 was able to go to the gun man’s home and forgive him and offer support to his family was amazing.

In this Lenten afternoon of reflection, we will actively look at our own individual ability to become a forgiving person and heal the anger in our life. We begin this process by first looking at our own experience of God’s love and forgiveness in our life. Next we will reflect on our own experiences of forgiving and having been forgiven, and how we can become an even more forgiving person.

PRESENTER: Rev. John Ciurpita is currently the Pastor of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church in Chester, PA and also serves the community of Saints Peter and Paul Church in Clifton Heights, PA.

He is the Chair of the Liturgical Commission of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia and has worked in the fields of Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue. Father John has done retreat work, workshops and days of reflection, centering on the season of the Great Fast and preparing for the feast of the Resurrection.

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February 1, 2009 15 Ascension Manor's Holiday Party Ascension Manor held a Holiday Party for it's residents on December 22, 2008.

Photo to the left: John Siwak, General Manager, welcomed all who attended the party. He told a few holiday jokes to add to the festive holiday spirit. He also recited a prayer before their luncheon.

Watch a short video from the party on our blog at www.thewayukrainian.blogspot.com

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(Pictured left to right): Julita Alfonso, Tessie Bury, Rev. Augustine Molodowitz, John Siwak, and Katherine Felton are enjoying the party.

Ascension Manor is a senior citizen apartment complex located one block from the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia, PA. Ascension Manor is under the direction of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

To find out more information, or for an application, please contact... John Siwak, General Manager Ascension Manor 911 N. Franklin Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-922-1116 (Equal Housing Opportunity) February 1, 2009 16 Celebration of Holy Days DATE: 26 January, 2009 TO: Pastors/Administrators FROM: Msgr. Peter D. Waslo, Chancellor RE: Celebration of Holy Days

Just a reminder for the year 2009 concerning the celebration of holy days and feasts in the Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

1. HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION a) All Sundays of the year b) Theophany of Our Lord, Jesus Christ January 6th/January 19th c) Annunciation of the Mother of God March 25th/April 7th d) Ascension of Our Lord, Jesus Christ May 21st/May 28th e) The Apostles, SS. Peter & Paul June 29th/July 12th f) Dormition of the Mother of God August 15th/August 28th g) Nativity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ December 25th/January 7th

On these days, one of the Divine Liturgies is to be celebrated for the faithful (Pro Populo). A homily is to be preached on these days at all Divine Liturgies. The tradition of celebrating Vespers should also be re- introduced to enrich the liturgical life of the parish.

2. OTHER FEASTS a) Circumcision of Our Lord, Jesus Christ January 1st/January 14th b) Three Holy Hierarchs January 30th/February 12th c) Encounter of Our Lord, Jesus Christ February 2nd/February 15th d) Bright Monday April 13th/April 20th e) Bright Tuesday April 14th/April 21st f) St. George the Great Martyr April 23rd/May 6th g) St. John the Theologian May 8th/May 21st h) Pentecost Monday June 1st/June 8th i) Nativity of St. John the Baptist June 24th/July 7th j) Bl. Nykolai Charnetsky & Others June 27th/July 10th k) St. Volodymyr the Great July 15th/July 28th l) St. Elias the Prophet July 20th/August 2nd m) Transfiguration of Our Lord, Jesus Christ August 6th/August 19th n) Beheading of St. John the Baptist August 29th/September 11th o) Nativity of the Mother of God September 8th/September 21st p) Exaltation of the Holy Cross September 14th/September 27th q) Falling Asleep of St. John the Theologian September 26th/October 9th r) Protection of the Mother of God October 1st/October 14th s) St. Demetrius the Great Martyr October 26th/November 8th t) St. Michael the Archangel November 8th/November 21st u) St. Josaphat the Hieromartyr November 12th/November 25th v) Entrance into the Temple of the Mother of God November 21st/December 4th w) St. Nicholas the Wonderworker December 6th/December 19th

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x) Conception of St. Anne (Immaculate Conception) December 9th/December 23rd y) Synaxis of the Mother of God December 26th/January 8th z) St. Stephen the Protomartyr December 27th/January 9th

The faithful are not obligated to attend Divine Services for these days. The clergy are not obligated to offer a Divine Liturgy for the faithful but should preach a homily on these days. These days are not to be transferred to Sunday. On all feast days and holy days, anointing/myrovannya should be celebrated with the faithful.

3. BINATION STIPENDS If more than one Divine Liturgy is celebrated in a day during the week on these holy days and if three Divine Liturgies are celebrated on a weekend for the Sunday obligation (Saturday included), then the second stipend is to be forwarded to the chancery.

4. LITURGY OBLIGATIONS A Bination Divine Liturgy is to be offered on the Sunday closest to the date of death of each of the following Hierarchs, with mention made in the parish bulletin:

a) +Metropolitan Constantine Bohachevsky January 6th b) +Bishop Soter Ortynsky, O.S.B.M. March 24th c) +Bishop Jaroslav Gabro March 28th d) +Bishop John Stock June 29th e) +Bishop Walter Paska August 16th f) +Bishop Michael Kuchmiak, C.S.s.R. August 26th g) +His Beatitude, Josyf Cardinal Slipyj September 7th h) +Metropolitan Ambrose Senyshyn, O.S.B.M. September 11th i) +His Beatitude, Myroslav Ivan Cardinal Lubachivsky December 14th j) +Metropolitan Joseph Schmondiuk December 25th

In each parish a Divine Liturgy is also to be celebrated for the repose of the soul of a priest of the Archeparchy upon his falling asleep.

No stipend is to be drawn from the parish accounts or taken for any of these memorial Divine Liturgies.

5. GREAT FAST The weekdays of the Great Fast are aliturgical whereas no Divine Liturgy should be celebrated except for the Feast of the Annunciation. On Wednesday and Friday of the Great Fast, the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts is to be celebrated. Typika may be used the other days. For funerals, the text used by the New Jersey Protopresbyterate may be utilized.

The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is to be celebrated for Sunday Liturgies during this time.

During Holy Week, the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts are to be celebrated Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. There is no Divine Liturgy celebrated on Good Friday and Holy Saturday. On Holy Saturday evening, Vespers with the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is to be celebrated.

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February 1, 2009 19 SOUTH ANTHRACITE CANTORS SPREAD THE JOY OF THE NATIVITY

Cantors Dr. Michael Halupa, St. Michael’s, Frackville; Paul Spotts, St. Michael’s, Frackville; Matthew Kenenitz, St. Michael’s, Shenandoah; and John Paul Halupa, St. Nicholas, St. Clair; organized this group of carolers to spread joy to the Nativity to the faithful in the South Antracite area. Caroling started at the house of South Anthracite League of Ukraininian Catholics President, Paul Hancher. Other noteworthy stops included St. Michael’s oldest parishonier, Mary Pelesky (101), Fr. Oleksandr Dumenko, South Anthracite Holy Name President Joseph Procks’ house.

Sitting: Jonathan Huerta, Evan Hancher, Michael Spotts, Anya Spotts Maria, Spotts, Sarah Halupa, Kelly Halupa. Standing: Nicholas Spotts, John Webinsky, Anthony Halupa, John Paul Halupa, Dr. Michael Halupa, Matthew Kenenitz and Paul Spotts.

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