Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada and Usa Meet in Glen Cove, Ny
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Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia VOL. 78 - No. 09 MAY 14, 2017 ENGLISH VERSION UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF CANADA AND USA MEET IN GLEN COVE, NY Photo: (Standing:) Bishop David Motiuk (Edmonton), Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski (New Westminster), Bishop Bohdan Danylo (Parma), Bishop Bryan Bayda, CSsR (Saskatoon); (Seated:) Bishop-emeritus Basil Losten (Stamford), Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka (Philadelphia), Bishop Paul Chomnycky, O.S.B.M., (Stamford), & Bishop John Bura, (Philadelphia) (Missing from the photo) Metropolitan-Archbishop Lawrence Huculak, OSBM, (Winnipeg), and Bishop Stephen Chmilar, D.D., (Toronto). (continued on next page) UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF CANADA AND USA MEET IN GLEN COVE, NY Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka The Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada and USA held their annual meeting from May 2nd thru 4th, 2017 in the Library Building of the Ukrainian Catholic Basilian Fathers at St. Josaphat Monastery located in Glen Cove, NY. A very comfortable and prayerful environment was generously provided through the hospitality of Very Rev. Basilio Salkovski, OSBM, Provincial Superior of the Basilian Fathers of St. Josaphat, OSBM. Participants in the meeting were Most Rev. Stefan Soroka, Metropolitan for USA and Archbishop of Philadelphia, Most in Parma, Bishop John in 2020. The ongoing various social media Rev. Lawrence Huculak, Bura, Auxiliary Bishop implementation of the initiatives in eparchies. A OSBM, Metropolitan for for the Philadelphia Vibrant Parish initiative committee was formed to Canada and Archbishop Archeparchy and Bishop in our eparchies was develop a core marriage of Winnipeg, Most Emeritus Basil Losten of discussed, as were the preparation program Rev. Paul Chomnycky, the Eparch of Stamford. preparations for the for implementation in OSBM, Bishop of the The Canadian hierarchs upcoming visit by the all of our eparchies via Eparchy of Stamford, shared their experience of Patriarchal Catechetical social media. A North Bishop David Motiuk, their ‘ad limina’ visit made Commission to Canada American Liturgical Bishop of the Eparchy with the Catholic Bishops and USA. The provisions Commission was of Edmonton, Most of Western Canada to of the Particular Law formed to advise the Rev. Ken Nowakowski, the Holy Father. Topics of our Church were Bishops in the ongoing Bishop of the Eparchy to be considered at reviewed as were developments in Liturgy. of New Westminster, the upcoming Synod proposed statutes for Clergy formation and Most Rev. Bryan Bayda, of the Ukrainian the Winnipeg and the state of consecrated CSsR., Bishop of the Catholic Church were Philadelphia Metropolias. life in our eparchies were Eparchy of Saskatoon, discussed, as were the The Bishops discussed also reviewed among Most Rev. Bohdan consideration of themes the use of social media other topics of common Danylo, Bishop of the for an upcoming Sobor and explored ways to concern. Eparchy of St. Josaphat of our Church to be held combine our efforts in (continued on next page) MAY 14, 2017 2 UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF CANADA AND USA MEET IN GLEN COVE, NY (continued from previous page) A half day visit to the recently opened National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City and to St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church were included during the meeting days. The annual meeting of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of USA and Canada facilitates close fraternal sharing and the development of initiatives of common concern. There is much wisdom in journeying together as the Bishops endeavor to meet the ever changing needs in pastoral ministry in our Ukrainian Catholic Church. The Bishops visit the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City MAY 14, 2017 3 THE ASCENSION The Acts of the Apostles symbolic of the heavens. records the Ascension of This nimbus itself is Christ in a very simple supported by angels narrative. "He was lifted whose presence is yet up before their eyes in another indication of a cloud which took Him the glory and divinity from their sight." (1: 9) of Christ. It recalls the Our Church celebrates Old Testament image of this event of Christ's God enthroned upon the glorification. It celebrates Cherubim. all that Christ has done and accomplished for us. In the foreground of the Icon, the image of The Kontakion of the the Mother of God is Feast summarizes all of seen surrounded by Christ's work: two groups of Apostles. Of prime importance is When You fulfilled the her position — directly plan of salvation for us below Christ. This entire is the ascending Savior. be found in the temple and united all things on grouping, the Mother of The gesture of Her constantly, speaking the earth to those in heaven, God and the Apostles, hands, uplifted in faith praises of God. (Lk. O Christ our God, You stands as an expression and prayer, expresses 24: 50-53) ascended in glory, never of the establishment the role of the Church, leaving us but remaining and role of the Church. ceaselessly interceding Our worship of the ever-present. For You The Icon includes not for the salvation of the Father is one with Christ. proclaimed to those who only those who actually world. The direction of Through the Church we love You: "I am with you witnessed the Ascension. movement of this whole are joined with Christ, and no one else has It also includes the group, their gestures, the our hope of glory. power over you." Apostle Paul, in the focus of their eyes and Icon at the head of the postures, everything is TROPARION — You The Icon of the Ascension group on the right, who directed upward: toward ascended in glory, O is an icon of joy. It historically could not the Source of Life of the Christ our God, and celebrates the meaning have been there. What Church, its head Who delighted the Disciples of this event for the is intended is that the abides in heaven. with the promise of the Church and the world. Church witnesses to this Holy Spirit; through The Ascension took place event. For: this blessing they were on the Mount of Olives. He led them out near assured that You are Thus, the mountainous The Mother of God, She Bethany, and with hands the Son of God, the background of the who had once carried upraised, blessed them. Redeemer of the World. panel, dotted with the Christ within Herself As He blessed, He left images of scattered olive and was therefore the them, and was taken trees. The figure of Christ temple of the Incarnate up to heaven. They GOD-WITH-US ICON ascending in glory is Son of God, stands here fell down to do Him SERIES surrounded by a circular as a personification of reverence, then returned nimbus composed of the Church, the body to Jerusalem filled with various bands of color, of Christ, whose head joy. There they were to MAY 14, 2017 4 Metropolitan Stefan Blesses New Elevator and Church Sign in Melrose Park, PA On Sunday, April 23, 2017, Metropolitan- Archbishop Stefan Soroka was the Main Celebrant at a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Melrose Park, PA, with blessing of the new church elevator and sign followed by parish Easter Sviachene. Rev. Ihor Bloshchynskyy is the pastor of the parish. Photos: Ihor Kovaliv Blessing the New Electronic Church Sign Blessing the New Elevator Metropolitan Stefan offers the homily MAY 14, 2017 5 Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka offers the Homily at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Melrose Park, PA on Saint Thomas Sunday Христос Воскрес! for me, and in a special way to the parishioners of “Blessed are those who Annunciation of Blessed have not seen and have Virgin Mary Church in believed” (Jn 21:29) Melrose Park. The Risen Christ appears to people Jesus tells these words to whom he had foretold of the apostles Thomas who his suffering and death, was stubborn. Thomas and of his resurrection. would not believe the They all shared disbelief. testimony of his fellow They were reluctant to apostles and the women believe until they saw that they had seen the the Risen Christ amidst Risen Christ. He would them. They reveal a only believe if he himself characteristic of our placed his finger into the human nature. wounds in Jesus’ body. You and I can be Recall the two apostles stubborn to recognize walking away from truths. We can live being Jerusalem on the road reluctant to hear different to Emmaus. They were voices amidst us. We lost and confused about can be like Thomas who all that happened. A demands proof before man appears and begins risking ourselves in faith. to walk with them. He Amidst the parishioners explains to them the of this parish were those meaning of all that who questioned the happened. They come to necessity of an elevator. recognize the man as the Some calculated the Risen Christ when Jesus cost as compared to broke and shared the the few who might use bread with them. it. Many undoubtedly had some inaccurate The Risen Christ appears perceptions as who might amidst the apostles, and use the elevator. Was it the women. He appears necessary for the few who to the doubting Thomas. might need it? He appears to the apostles on the road to Emmaus The apostles did not and is recognized in the listen to the women at breaking of the bread. the time because they were voiceless. The Lord’s There is a very special message here for you and (continued on next page) Photos: Parish Facebook Page MAY 14, 2017 6 Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka offers the Homily at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Melrose Park, PA on Saint Thomas Sunday (continued from previous page) angel appeared first to reached out to those in the women to go and tell need of extra help and the apostles to gather in compassion.