Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia VOL. 77 - No. 22 NOVEMBER 20, 2016 ENGLISH VERSION Ukrainians of Washington, DC, commemorate the first anniversary of the Holodomor Memorial

Photo: Michael Sawkiw speaks at the Holodomor Memorial in Washington, DC on November 6, 2016. Among those at the event included Bishop John Bura, Fr. Robert Hitchens, Fr. Wasyl Kharuk, and Fr. Raphael Strontsitskyy, MSU. 07 November, 2016 Holodomor Genocide Gerasymov and Igor Awareness 1932-1933 Popov, architect and his wife Marina, The event started with Michael Sawkiw, Head Larysa Kurylas, other congratulated audience a common prayer for of the Central Election distinguished guests, on the anniversary by priests of Commission Mykhailo laid symbolic bundles of of the Memorial and Ukrainian churches. Then Okhendovsky, deputy wheat to the Memorial. conveyed President's Ambassador of Ukraine head of the Central words of gratitude to to the US , Election Commission Ambassador Valeriy the Ukrainian diaspora Chairman of the U.S. Andriy Magera, MPs Chaly, on behalf of the Committee for Ukrainian of Ukraine Arthur (continued on next page) Highlights inside this issue:

Pope Francis meets with the Head of the UGCC His Beatitude Sviatoslav - pg. 17 Ukrainians of Washington, DC, commemorate the first anniversary of the Holodomor Memorial (continued from previous page)

of the USA and all Committee for Ukrainian those who made efforts Holodomor Genocide into its construction: " Awareness 1932-33 A year ago, due to the Michael Sawkiw and joint efforts of American Ambassador William partners, the Ukrainian Miller also delivered their community in America welcome remarks. and the Ukrainian state, the Memorial was The event ended by a opened in Washington performance of in order to become Chamber Choir. another evidence of the fact that our nation http://usa.mfa.gov. cannot be overcome ua/en/press-center/ by any troubles, any news/52198-ukrajinci- malicious intentions of vashingtonu-vidznachili- foes, for Ukrainians pershu-richnicyu- strive for truth, freedom, vstanovlennya- democracy and peace memorialu-zhertvam- on their land and in their golodomoru-1932-1933- country". rokiv-v-ukrajini

Chairman of the U.S. NOVEMBER 20, 2016 2 Annual Requiem at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Commemorates Ukraine’s Holodomor

On November 12th , 2016 at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC, the 83rd Anniversary of the Holodomor- Genocide (1932-1933) in Ukraine, organized by the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (NYC Branch) was commemorated with a Solemn Requiem (Panakhyda).

The requiem was co- celebrated by Bishop Emeritus Basil Losten, Bishop Paul Chomnycky, O.S.B.M of the Eparchy of Stamford, Metropolitan Antony, of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Bishop Paul Chomnycky, O.S.B.M. speaks at St. Patrick’s USA. Cathedral on November 12, 2016. (Photos: Irene Rejent Saviano)

(continued on next page) NOVEMBER 20, 2016 3 Annual Requiem at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Commemorates Ukraine’s Holodomor (continued from previous page)

In attendance along with the Ukrainian Diaspora were: Holodomor Survivors, Mr. and Mrs. Severyn Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA, Valeriy Chaly Deputy Minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine, Sergy Kyslytsya Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN, Consul General of Ukraine in New York, Ihor Sybiga Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for the affairs of Crimean tatars, Mustafa Dzhemilev Former Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN, President of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Andriy Futey U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer U.S. Department of State Representative William P. Pope Ukrainian Choir “Dumka” NYC https://www.facebook.com/UCCA.org

Photos: Irene Rejent Saviano

Holodomor Survivors, Mr. and Mrs. Severyn

NOVEMBER 20, 2016 4 THE FEAST OF ENTRANCE OF THE MOTHER OF GOD INTO THE TEMPLE November 20, 2016

The feast of the Entrance of the Mother of God Into the Temple praises and glorifies God for His plan of salvation. God prepares for Himself a holy dwelling place. The Byzantine Church never tires of praising the Mother of God for Her role in our salvation. She is called the "Heavenly Tabernacle" in the Kontakion of the Feast and the "Living Tabernacle of God" in the Hirmos. She is given these titles because in Her womb the Word of God has taken flesh and dwelt among us. Her body is the living tabernacle of the Incarnate Word and, through Her, God has taken on our human nature and elevated us to become "sharers of the divine nature" (2 Peter 1: 4). God, Who is beyond our reach and beyond our grasp, comes to dwell among us. This is God's plan, and in the Virgin Mary, this plan of salvation was achieved.

In the Icon of the Entrance of the Mother of God, Mary is shown as a young girl being escorted to the Temple by Her parents, Joachim and Anna. She is also accompanied by the holy virgins carrying candles. In all the icons of the Presentation, the High Priest greets the holy family at the entrance of the Temple.

The entrance into the temple is the main event, so the figures of the holy family and the High Priest are SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN predominant. The Church honors the Virgin Mary as UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC the God-bearer, (in Greek: Theotokos) the one who, in God's plan of salvation, would give birth to God ARCHEPARCHY the Word. In the upper corner of some icons, the OF PHILADELPHIA Virgin Mary is seen already seated in the Temple, and being cared for by the Angels. Thus, Mary, the young girl, is not only presented but also participates December 9th, 2016 - Feast of in the very task of Her temple life. Through the Icon, we celebrate and share this mystery in the life of the Conception of St. Anne. Annual Divine Virgin. Liturgy of Thanksgiving for all Benefactors of Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of TROPARION - Today is the prelude of the benevolence Philadelphia, 9:00 am at Ukrainian of God and the herald of the salvation of man, for Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate the Virgin plainly appears in the temple of God and Conception, Philadelphia, PA. foretells Christ to ail. Let us also with full voice cry out to Her: "Hail, Fulfillment of the Creator's Plan."

(God-with-us Icon series)

NOVEMBER 20, 2016 5 Feast of the Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska (November 20, 2016)

Josaphata Hordashevska (1869-1919)

The Servant of God Sr Josaphata Michaelina Hordashevska was the first member of the Sisters Servant of Mary Immaculate. In 1869, Michaelina Hordashevska was born in . At the age of 18, she decided to consecrate her life to God in a contemplative of the Order of St Basil the Great, then the only Eastern-rite woman's congregation. Then the Basilians decided to establish a woman's congregation that focused on the active life, Michaelina was elected to be the first leader. When she agreed, she was sent to the to give her the experience of active paramonastic life. Michaelina took the name "Josaphata", in honour of the Ukrainian martyr St . She was the first of the young sisters there, training them in the spirit and charisma of the Sisters Servants: "serve your people where the need is greatest". At the age of 49, she died amidst terrible suffering from bone cancer. She is buried in the generalate of the Sisters Servants in . The process of her beatification started in Rome in 1983.

On June 27, 2001 she was beatified by Pope John Mosaic and relic of Blessed Josaphata Paul II in Lviv. Numerous miracles are ascribed due Hordashevska at the Ukrainian Catholic to her intercession after her death. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia, PA http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/ documents/ns_lit_doc_20010627_hordashevska_ en.html

The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate Congregation

SSMI is a congregation year old woman to join Austria-Hungary). greatest. of Byzantine Catholic them in founding a new sisters that serve in ethnic religious community; Blessed Josaphata, that The early years were Ukrainian and Ruthenian one that would minister founding member, found difficult. The new communities worldwide. specifically to the needs appealing the concept of congregation and those of ordinary folk living in a community that would whom they served were In 1892, two visionary the Halychyna region of have outreach to serve priests convinced a 22 Ukraine (then-Galicia, where the need was the (continued on next page) NOVEMBER 20, 2016 6 Feast of the Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska (November 20, 2016)

(continued from previous page) exceedingly poor; yet to make this a better of their suffering. By a woman for all times. the congregation grew world through a broad- educating and caring and spread rapidly in scoped view of its for children, you gave Prokimen: My soul Ukraine and to missions ministries. Never bound parents strength and magnifies the Lord, and abroad. by a singly-defined renewed hope. Your My spirit has rejoiced ministry, SSMI has healing touch reached in Lord, My Savior (Lk. Early struggles, however, always taken a flexible the sick and the dying. 1:46). did not compare to view, remaining faithful The poor found a place the trials the brave to its charism and the in your heart. You care Verse: Because He has SSMI sisters in Ukraine founders’ words, "Serve for the beauty of the regarded the humility suffered in subsequent where the need is the churches bringing out of His handmaid; for years. There were the greatest." the beauty of worship for behold, from henceforth deprivations of World the people. The Lord led all generations shall call War I, World War II http://ssmi-us.org/ you to sanctify through Me blessed. (Lk. 1:46, with brutal Nazi and index.php?categoryid=8 great suffering. You are 48) Soviet persecutions, and the post-WWII era with its dangerous “underground” missions in the . Tropar: O Blessed Josaphata, you inspire Notwithstanding us through your spirit of The Sisters Servants of hardships, difficulties, and service and love. Teach Mary Immaculate even martyrdom, SSMI us to uplift and renew invite all has grown to more than the heart of our people, to the Closing of the Holy Door of St. Mary’s Chapel

800 sisters and now has wherever we are sent to ministries and operations minister, to serve where November 20th in thirteen countries, the need is the greatest, 3:00 PM with a generalate, or all for the Glory of God. The Sisters Servants have been blessed with the gift of being stewards of the Holy motherhouse, in Rome, Door of Mercy at St. Mary’s Chapel since February. We have welcomed and prayed with hundreds of pilgrims who have received the plenary indulgence, and some who since 1947. SSMI is Glory be to the Father, have shared with us the blessings, graces and miracles they have received. November 20th is also a special day for the Sisters Servants a pontifical congregation and to the Son and to as it is Blessed Josaphata day, the day she was born and the date St. Pope John Paul II designated as her feast day and is therefore under the Holy Spirit, now when he proclaimed her "Blessed" in June 2001. Come and the Holy Father. and ever and forever. join us as we pray for the canonization of Blessed Josaphata, our Ukrainian Saint of today. However, SSMI works in Amen. Bishop Paul Chomnycky, Eparch of Stamford, will be the celebrant for the service, along with the attending clergy. close cooperation with The closing ceremony will include sections of the moleben the ordinaries of the Kondak: O Blessed to the Merciful Christ and sections from the moleben to Blessed Josaphata as well as each person will have the eparchies in which SSMI Josaphata, foundress opportunity for a special anointing. serves. of the Sisters Servants Finger foods will be served following the service. We hope that you can join us for this special time of prayer and fellowship. of Mary Immaculate, Please call, e-mail or write Sr. Kathleen by Nov. 14th if you plan to attend. Steeped in tradition, yet You began your Phone: 845-753-2840 E-mail: [email protected] 150 Sisters Servants Ln, P.O. Box 9, Sloatsburg, NY 10974 progressive, SSMI has mission in Ukraine to carried out its humble, your people, bringing yet distinguished, role light into the darkness NOVEMBER 20, 2016 7 Sunday, November 20, 2016 10 am till 4 pm UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & FOOD FAIR

Immaculate Conception Cathedral Hall Corner of Franklin & Brown Streets, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA (North of Spring Garden St., South of Girard Ave.)

Homemade Ukrainian foods & pastries, gifts, vendors, crafts, music, Flea Market Cathedral Tours every hour.

Door Prize: Free turkey drawing every hour on the hour. Fresh homemade Pyrohy (varenyky) available for takeout by a dozen. To order, please call at 215-829-4350

ADMISSION: ADULTS $1.00 STUDENTS 6-13: $ .50

Come to our Annual Christmas Bazaar! A Great and Fun Christmas Shopping Experience!

NOVEMBER 20, 2016 8 SHARING OF PLANS OF PROVINCIAL COUNCIL OF BASILIAN SISTERS WITH METROPOLITAN

On Friday, November 4th, 2016, the Provincial Council of the Jesus Lover of Humanity Province of the Order of Sisters of St. Basil the Great of Fox Chase, PA met with Metropolitan Stefan to share their plans for the continued development and sustenance of the community. A close relationship of mutual sharing continues between the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great and the Archbishop of Philadelphia, building on a foundation established by our first Bishop, Most Rev. Soter Stephen Ortynsky, OSBM. Bishop Ortynsky invited the Basilian Sisters to the United States of America. Their mission work included the establishment and administration of teaching in the Ukrainian parochial schools and orphanages, catechetical instruction of children, youth and adults, offering printing services, sewing vestments and assisting the hierarchs and clergy in their ministry at parishes.

(Photo) From left to right: Sister Joann Sosler, Assistant Provincial Superior and 1st Councilor, Metropolitan Stefan Soroka, Sister Dorothy Ann Busowski, Provincial Superior, Sister Ann Laszok, 2nd Councilor and Sister Miriam Claire Kowal, 3rd Councilor.

Since 1911 the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great have served in the United States. The Sisters strive to be a Praying, Healing, Life-Giving Presence in every community they minister, especially in the field of education. Their Motherhouse is in Fox Chase Manor, Pennsylvania, which is just outside Philadelphia. The Sisters can be reached by email at [email protected] by telephone at 215-379-3998 and by mail at 710 Fox Chase Road, Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046. Their website is www.stbasils.com

NOVEMBER 20, 2016 9 Save the Dates for Volunteering in Ukraine 2017

Come and serve with the Sisters of St. Basil in their ministry to Ukraine's needy. This coming year’s Basilian Volunteer Program will take place from around May 26 to June 16, 2017.

Last year the program served 200 children in four different area camps and many other children in 8 orphanages, psychiatric institutions, halfway houses, etc. Join the Sisters as they continue their annual ministry of evangelization and bringing support and comfort to the needy of Ukraine.

Sister Ann Laszok, OSBM and Sister Joann Sosler, OSBM together with the accepted applicants will collaborate with the Sisters, priests and seminarians of Ukraine to provide Berlitz style English camps as well as continue bring financial support to the orphanages. Volunteers provide their own airfare to Lviv and the Sisters provide room, board and transportation within Ukraine.

For an application and additional information on how to help for “Come and Serve with the Sisters in Ukraine” contact Sr. Ann Laszok OSBM at [email protected] or 412-260-1607.

Numbers are limited so please apply early.

NOVEMBER 20, 2016 10 Employment Opportunity: PA Catholic Conference Social Concerns Director

Experienced government relations professional needed to help advocate the Catholic perspective on social concerns issues at the State Capitol in Harrisburg and beyond. Candidate must have strong knowledge of the workings of state government and issues surrounding human services, respect for life, and Church teaching on social justice. Send cover letter and resume by December 21, 2016, to: PA Catholic Conference, PO Box 2835, Harrisburg, PA 17105 or [email protected].

Ascension Manor in Philadelphia is seeking candidates for two open positions:

Maintenance Technician and

Custodian/Grounds Technician.

Ascension Manor is seeking qualified candidates for a Full Time Entry Level Maintenance Technician and Custodian/Grounds Technician. A Maintenance Technician must be able to perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting and appliance repairs. Custodian/Grounds Technician performs exterior & interior cleaning and light maintenance duties. Prior completion of college or equivalent trade related courses and the ability to speak multiple languages are a plus. Resumes can be faxed to (215)922-3735. EOE

NOVEMBER 20, 2016 11 HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV SENDS GREETINGS TO METROPOLITAN STEFAN ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 65TH BIRTHDAY

“Continue to be for our people and all the people with whom you live a light of God’s truth. Accept from me sincere greetings, sent to you from the banks of our Dniepro River, as a symbol (sign) of the indissoluble unity of our entire Church, given at the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ.”

Department of Information UGCC

Translated by “The Way”

Глава Церкви привітав Митрополита Філадельфійського із 65-літнім ювілеєм

Понеділок, 14 листопада 2016 p.

Від себе та від Синоду Української Греко-Католицької Церкви щиро вітаю вас із 65-річчям. Цього дня дякуємо Господеві за дар вашого життя і за всі дари, якими Він так рясно вас наділив та які ви примножили впродовж свого життя, а також священичого, єпископського й митрополичого служіння. Вимолюю для вас у милосердного Господа щедрих дарів для сповнення в мирі вашого покликання.

Пише Глава та Отець УГКЦ Блаженніший Святослав у листі-привітанні до Митрополита Стефана Сороки, Архиєпископа Філадельфійського, з нагоди його 65-літнього ювілею.

Далі Блаженніший Святослав відзначив служіння єпископа на теренах США: «Декілька поколінь наших людей, які покинули рідну землю в пошуках кращої долі, мали вплив на ваше становлення і через ваше життя та служіння залишили прийдешнім поколінням своє життєдайне послання, яке виражається в любові до Бога, рідної Церкви, турботі про спасіння кожної душі, прийнятті нових обставин існування шляхом не асиміляції, а інтеграції задля духовного і матеріального збагачення й ділення своїми дарами». А наприкінці написаного привітального листа Глава Церкви побажав владиці Стефану таке: «Будьте й надалі для нашого народу та для всіх людей, серед кого живете, ясним світильником Божої правди. Прийміть від мене щирі вітання, котрі засилаю вам із пагорбів нашого сивочолого Дніпра, на якому, як символ нерозривної єдності всієї нашої Церкви, зведено собор Воскресіння Христового».

Департамент інформації УГКЦ http://news.ugcc.ua/news/glava_tserkvi_privіtav_mitropolita_fіladelfіyskogo_іz_65lіtnіm_yuvіleiem_78049. html

NOVEMBER 20, 2016 12 Chancery Staff Wishes Metropolitan Stefan a Happy 65th Birthday

On November 17, 2016, Fr. Andriy Rabiy gave birthday greetings on behalf of the Chancery staff to Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka on the occasion of his 65th Birthday.

Fr. Andriy Rabiy said to Metropolitan Stefan, “Please know you are extremely well respected; you are very much loved by all of us here at the Chancery including the priests, deacons and faithful of our Archdiocese. We are truly blessed to have you here as our Archbishop because in many ways you are truly a father for many of us. Photo: Fr. Andriy Rabiy pictured left presents You know how to consult, you know Metropolitan Stefan with his birthday cake. Also how to comfort, you know how to be pictured is Fr. Roman Pitula, Cathedral Rector. there for anyone of us when we need it... God bless you with good health for many years to come.” Mnohaya Lita, Metropolitan Stefan!

Children’s Divine Liturgy at Cathedral, Philadelphia

November 6, 2016 - A great “THANK YOU” goes to all parents, who brought their children (32 children at both 9:00am and 11:00am Liturgies) for our first Children’s Divine Liturgy at our Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia. May God bless you all as we learn ourselves and teach our children to love God and to serve his Holy Church. Our next Children’s Divine Liturgy will be on the first Sunday of the next month, on December 4th at 9:00am and 11:00am. “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven Fr. Roman Pitula, Cathedral Rector, speaks to children belongs to such as these”, says Jesus in St. during Children’s Divine Liturgy on November 6, Matthew’s Gospel (Mt. 19:14). Jesus also 2016. (Photo: Lisa Oprysk) says: “Please come to Me all of you…”. So, please come to His Church and bring to Jesus a great gift: your heart full of love and dedication. Our Lord Jesus Christ is waiting for YOU.

NOVEMBER 20, 2016 13 Sts Peter & Paul Ukrainian 301 Fairview Street, Phoenixville www.sspeterandpaulukr.com

PLEASE HELP US PLAN HOLIDAY EVENT FOR SUMMER 2017! 4th Annual Cookie Walk & Steaming Soups Are you interested in a camp for your teen? HOMEMADE If so, let us know! Cookies, Soup, & Baked Goods Planning a Youth Camp for ages 13-15 Plus Attic Treasures

also Children’s Camp ages 8-12 Visit with Santa 12 – 1 pm both from August 14-18, 2017 Saturday, December 10, 2016 Let us know by January 21, 2017 if you are interested. 11 am – 2 pm E-mail: [email protected]

Please include name, address and telephone number and age of your Variety child in email. of Organized by the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great Delicious Hot Soups and the St. Sophia Association

To be held at the Basilian Spirituality Center

710 Fox Chase Road Perogies and Filled Cabbages are available – TAKE OUT ONLY

Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046 For additional information, please contact Lisa Dries (484) 429-4787 (215)780-1227

Donations of gloves & socks for Ukrainian soldiers will be greatly appreciated

Annual Food Collection for the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family Needy” - Now through December 11th (Swarthmore, PA)

November 19 and 20, 2016 Holy Myrrh-Bearers Eastern Catholic Church will 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Sunday hold its “Annual Holiday Food Collection” for the

Holiday and Other Crafts needy in the community from now through Sunday,

Fine Ukrainian Collectable Books December 11th. Anyone wishing to donate any Pysanka Kits Traditional Ukrainian canned or boxed, non-perishable food items should Crafts, Gifts, Sweets bring them to the Church on any Saturday between U.S. Park Police Horse 4:00 pm. and 6:00 pm. or on Sunday between on Saturday (tentative)

Icons and Other Religious Items 9:00 am and noon or use the convenient drop- off box at the entrance to the Educational Center Enjoy a delicious Ukrainian-style lunch while browsing for books, music, holiday and specialty items, and more! Enjoy traditional anytime during the week. We are located at 900 borscht, holubtsi, varenyky/perogi, kovbasa, and nalysnyky/crêpes. Eat here or take home! Fairview Road in Swarthmore/Ridley Township. Ukrainian Christmas Carol Mini-Concert – Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Given the harsh economic conditions currently  Solomia Dutkewych, Soprano being experienced, we appreciate anyone’s help  Larisa Pastuchiv-Martin, Bandura Player  SPIV-Zhyttya, a capella Ukrainian music in this worthwhile effort. It will be through your

4250 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017 efforts that we aim for matching or exceeding our 202-526-3737 ~ www.ucns-holyfamily.org last Christmas season’s collection. Please help us Wheelchair Accessible Sunday Divine Liturgies: 9:00 a.m. English | 11:30 a.m. Ukrainian help, if you can! Saturday Vigil-Liturgy 4:30 p.m. English (Bazaar weekend only)

NOVEMBER 20, 2016 14 Annual Slavic Christmas Luncheon with St. Nicholas - Sunday December 4th At Noon (Swarthmore, PA)

On Sunday, December 4th, Holy Myrrh-Bearers Eastern Catholic Church, 900 Fairview Road in Swarthmore/ Ridley Township, will hold its traditional “Slavic Christmas Luncheon with St. Nicholas”. Lunch will be served at noon, immediately after the regular 10:00 am. Sunday English Divine Liturgy. We welcome all who wish to enjoy traditional Slavic culinary delights such as; ham, kielbasa with sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, pierogies, halushki (cabbage and noodles) and other traditional Slavic holiday foods. A “Theme Basket” raffle and a visit from St. Nicholas are highlights of this year’s event. Due to the popularity of this annual event, you need to contact us for your advanced tickets. A nominal donation of $15.00 is requested for adults and $8.00 for children 8 to 12 years. Children 7 years and younger are free. Tickets will be $3.00 more if purchased at the door. To obtain your advanced tickets for this special event, please email us at [email protected] or call us at (610) 544-1215. In the spirit of helping others in the community who may be experiencing hard economic times, we also ask that each person attending bring a non-perishable food item for our Annual Food Drive.

“Let us give thanks to the Lord” Thanksgiving Day November 24, 2016

During the Divine Liturgy, we numerous times offer prayers of thanksgiving to Almighty God. Listed are many examples:

“We, Your unworthy servants, give thanks to You, O Lord, for Your great benefits which we have received. Glorifying You, we praise, we bless, we thanks, we sing and magnify Your mercy. And as Your servants, we call out to You with love: ‘O Benefactor, our Savior, glory be to You.’ “

“We thank You, O Lord God of hosts, that You have deemed us worthy to stand now at Your holy altar, falling before Your mercy for our sins and for the sins of thoughtlessness of the people.”

“It is right and just to sing of You, to bless You, to praise You, to thank You, to worship You everywhere in Your domain.”

“We sing of You, we bless You, we thank You, O Lord, and we pray to You, our God.”

“We give You thanks, O invisible King, for by Your infinite power You created all things and in Your great mercy, brought all things from nothingness into being.”

“Stand aright! Having received the divine, holy, immaculate, immortal, heavenly, and life-giving, awesome Mysteries of Christ, let us rightly thank the Lord.”

“We thank You, O Master, Lover of Mankind, and benefactor of our souls, that even today You have made us worthy of Your heavenly and immortal Mysteries.”

May we never tire of offering thanks to God not only on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of one’s life.

NOVEMBER 20, 2016 15 Year of Mercy Column - Don’t Leave It To The Priests

Nov 20th: by of the world and its The Council fathers A tall order. But one Mr. Peter Yaremko. concerns.” stated flatly that we, the we cannot walk away laity, are called by God from now that the Year In this final column of Recalling that after to exercise our mission of Mercy has ended. the Jubilee Year of Jesus had sent out the by openly bearing Mercy, which ends Twelve (Luke 9:2), he witness to Christ and Our prayer today: today, the message sent seventy-two others promoting the salvation Lord, enkindle in us a is to the point. Our to spread his kingdom of humankind. missionary zeal so we call—as individuals— throughout the earth to may boldly proclaim is nothing less than to offer all people a share We are challenged to do Jesus in our daily spread the news of in god’s mercy. this with the ardor Jesus lives and ceaselessly God’s mercy. himself demonstrated. promote the salvation In the Church there is a This means with passion, of our brothers and It was Vatican Council diversity of ministry but fervor, zeal, intensity, fire, sisters in every corner II that issued this call to a unity of mission, with emotion, enthusiasm, of the world. us, the laity, because the laity sharing in the eagerness. we “live in the midst priestly office of Jesus.

NOVEMBER 20, 2016 16 POPE FRANCIS: MY HEART IS WITH THOSE WHO SUFFER IN UKRAINE 9 November 2016 Ukraine", informs Credo. parishes gathered Pope Francis said that more than 10 million November 7 His Ukraine has a special euro] aimed to be Holiness Pope Francis place in his heart and a sign of Christian received Archbishop that he prays daily for love. In addition, Claudio Gugerotti, the return of peace, for those who suffer Apostolic Nuncio to for consolation for the it is a gesture not Ukraine. According to neediest people and the to feel abandoned the Apostolic Nunciature, progress of the country. or forgotten and the Pope wanted to that the international http://risu.org.ua/ get news about the The Pontiff stated that community would not en/index/all_news/ situation in our country his gesture of concrete forget that it is its duty catholics/apostolic_ and information about support for victims of to make every effort to nunciatura/65062/ the implementation of war [Papal collection achieve peace in justice the project "Pope for in European Catholic and solidarity.

Pope Francis meets with the Head of the UGCC His Beatitude Sviatoslav Friday, 11 November consonant with the 2016 Jubilee Year of God's mercy, which was an On Thursday, 10th opportunity to sum up of November Pope his experiences in the Francis met with His Church. Beatitude Sviatoslav, Major Archbishop of Another topic raised Kyiv-Galician, Head of during the meeting the UGCC, which these was attended Church days taking part in the at the International plenary assembly of Mixed Commission for the Pontifical Council Theological Dialogue to Kramatorsk, how is According to the Head for Promoting Christian between the Catholic life in the so-called "gray of the UGCC, the Pope Unity in Rome. and Orthodox Churches, zone" and participation said that Ukraine is in which now considers of the Church in the his heart and he prays He presented to the Holy the synodal structure implementation of the for all its inhabitants, Father the achievements and championships. It is initiative "the Pope for dividing his apostolic of the Synod of noted that the experience Ukraine." In this context, blessing. Bishops, held in early Church may be the Holy Father shared September, including interesting and helpful. his impressions of the uk.radiovaticana.va those decisions and Also emphasized that the recent apostolic trip to suggestions concerning Church wants not only to South Caucasus, which http://news.ugcc.ua/ the jurisdiction of the be present in ecumenical made it possible to see en/news/pope_francis_ Bishop of Rome. It was dialogue, but to be an a situation similar to met_with_the_read_of_ drawn attention to the active participant. those now experiencing the_ugcc_his_beatitude_ fact that the main theme Ukraine that the sviatoslav_78033.html of this Synod - diakonia, Head of the UGCC phenomenon is not social service that was presented his recent visit some isolated fact.

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Sunday, 13 November 2016

On November 11, 2016 Head of UGCC, His Beatitude Sviatoslav during his visit to Austria met with Apostolic nuncio to Austria, Archbishop Peter Zurbriggen, diplomat of the Holy See.

In a meeting also took part Fr. Yuryi Kolasa, General Vicar of Catholics of Byzantine rite, and Rudolf Prokshi, professor of Catholic theology faculty at University of Vienna and vice-president of Foundation of scientific researches of ecumenical relations “ProOriente”. The conversation was also joined by rector of International Theological Institute in Trumau and principal of Catholic gymnasium in Baden at the same time, Christiaan Alting von Geusau, Phd.

During the meeting His Beatitude Sviatoslav shared his impressions with those present about a participation in a regular plenary assembly of Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. His Beatitude, Head of UGCC, said: “I am returning to Ukraine truly uplifted and full of inspiration”.

His Beatitude Sviatoslav told the ones who were present about different ecumenical initiatives of UGCC in Ukraine and exposed a situation of inter-church relations. The Major-Archbishop spoke of a fruitful cooperation of UGCC with Protestant Churches in Ukraine, what might be considered as a good example to follow.

In conclusion, His Beatitude shared his impressions with everybody about his visiting Kramatorsk and how the life of people in the so-called “grey zone” looks like, and the participation of the UGCC in implementing an initiative “Pope for Ukraine”.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2016 18 Prayers in Ukrainian for the Closing of the Year of Mercy

МОЛЕБНИЙ ЧИН З нагоди завершення Ювілейного Року Божого Милосердя Диякон: Благослови, владико. Архиєрей: Благословен Бог наш завжди, нині і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Лик: Амінь. Слава Тобі. Боже наш, слава Тобі. Царю небесний, утішителю, Душе істини, що всюди єси і все наповняєш, скарбе дібр і життя подателю, прийди і вселися в нас, і очисти нас від усякої скверни, і спаси, благий, душі наші. Святий Боже, святий кріпкий, святий безсмертний, помилуй нас (3). Слава Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові, і нині, і повсякчас, і на віки віків. Амінь. Пресвята Тройце, помилуй нас; Господи, очисти гріхи наші; Владико, прости беззаконня наші; Святий, посіти і зціли немочі наші імени твого ради. Господи, помилуй (3) Слава Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові, і нині, і повсякчас, і на віки віків. Амінь. Отче наш, що єси на небесах, нехай святиться ім’я Твоє, нехай прийде царство Твоє, нехай буде воля твоя, як на небі, так і на землі. Хліб наш насущний дай нам сьогодні; і прости нам провини наші, як і ми прощаємо винуватцям нашим; і не введи нас у спокусу, але визволи нас від лукавого. Архиєрей: Бо Твоє єсть царство, і сила, і слава, Отця, і Сина, і Святого Духа, нині і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Лик: Амінь. І одразу співає «Бог – Господь» на глас 8: Бог – Господь, і явився нам; * благословен, хто йде в ім'я Господнє. Стих: Прославляйте Господа, бо він добрий, бо милість його вічна. Стих: Вони навколо обступили мене, але я ім'ям Господнім переможу їх. Стих: Я не вмру, а житиму і розказуватиму про діла Господні! Стих: Камінь, яким знехтували будівничі, став головним на розі. Від Господа це сталось, і дивне воно в очах наших. Тропар, глас 8: З висоти зійшов Ти, Милосердний,* погребення прийняв Ти тридневне,* щоб нас визволити від страстей.* Життя і воскресення наше,* Господи, слава Тобі. Слава і нині: Богородичний, глас 6: Милосердя двері відкрий нам, благословенна Богородице,* щоб, надіючися на Тебе, ми не погибнули,* але щоб ізбавились тобою від бід.* Ти бо єси спасення роду християнського. NOVEMBER 20, 2016 19 Prayers in Ukrainian for the Closing of the Year of Mercy (continued from previous page)

Диякон: Будьмо уважні. Архиєрей: Мир всім. Диякон: Премудрість, будьмо уважні. Прокімен, глас 4: Милості Твої, Господи, повік оспівуватиму, з роду в рід (Пс. 88,2). Стих: Бо сказав Ти: Повік милість збудується (Пс. 88,3). Диякон: Господу помолімся. Лик: Господи, помилуй. Архиєрей: Бо Ти святий єси, Боже наш, і Тобі славу возсилаємо, Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові, нині і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Лик: Амінь. «Всяке дихання», глас 4. Всяке дихання нехай хвалить Господа. Стих: Хваліте Бога у святинях його. Стих: Хваліте його у тверді сили його. Євангеліє Диякон: Щоб сподобилися ми слухання святого євангелія, Господа Бога молім. Лик: Господи, помилуй (3) Диякон: Премудрість, прості, вислухаймо святого євангелія. Архиєрей: Мир всім. Лик: І духові Твоєму. Диякон: Від Луки святого євангелія читання. Лик: Слава Тобі. Господи, слава Тобі. Диякон: Будьмо уважні. Євангеліє від Луки 6, 31-36. Сказав Господь: Як бажаєте, щоб вам чинили люди, чиніть їм і ви так само. Коли ви любите тих, що вас люблять, яка вам заслуга? Таж бо й грішники люблять тих, що їх люблять. І коли чините добро тим, що вам чинять, яка вам заслуга? Та й грішники те саме чинять. І коли ви позичаєте тим, від кого маєте надію назад узяти, яка вам заслуга? Адже і грішники грішникам позичають, щоб відібрати від них рівне. Ви ж любіть ворогів ваших, добро чиніте їм, і позичайте, не чекаючи назад нічого, а велика буде ваша нагорода, й будете Всевишнього синами, бо він благий для злих і невдячних. Будьте милосердні, як і Отець ваш милосердний. Лик: Слава Тобі, Господи, слава Тобі. NOVEMBER 20, 2016 20 Prayers in Ukrainian for the Closing of the Year of Mercy (continued from previous page)

І співають оці стихири, глас 6: Слава Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові: Отче, Слове і Душе, * Тройце Свята, очисти * множество прогрішень наших. І нині, і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Амінь: Молитвами Богородиці, * Милостивий, очисти * множество прогрішень наших. Стих: Помилуй мене, Боже, по великій милості твоїй, і по множеству щедрот твоїх очисти беззаконня моє. (Глас 2) Отче предобрий і Сину, Слово Отчеє,* і Душе Святий, нестворене єство,* що маєш джерело милосердя* і виливаєш бездонні благодаті, і потоки щедрот!* Прийми нашу молитву й моління,* подай усім грішникам прощення, як Бог щедрий і чоловіколюбний. Єктенія Диякон: Помилуй нас, Боже, по великій милості твоїй, молимось Тобі, вислухай і помилуй. Лик: Господи, помилуй (3). Ще молимось Господеві Богу нашому, щоб вислухав голос моління нас, грішних, і помилував рабів своїх, і охоронив нас від усякої скорботи, біди, гніву й нужди, і всякої болізні душевної і тілесної, і дарував нам здоров’я з довголіттям, промовмо всі: Скоро вислухай і милостиво помилуй. Лик: Господи, помилуй (3). Ще молимось, щоб зберегтися містові цьому і святому храму цьому, і всякому городові, селу і країні, від голоду, загибелі, землетрусу, потопу, граду, вогню, меча, нападу чужинців і міжусобної брані, і щоб він був милостивий, добропривітний і добропомічний, благий і чоловіколюбний Бог наш, і відвернув увесь гнів свій, що наступає на нас, і ізбавив нас від належної праведної своєї погрози, і помилував нас. Лик: Господи, помилуй (12). Ще молимось Господеві Богу нашому, що Він відкрив двері сердець наших для пізнання Його любові і дарував нам ви́щу понад розум милість Свою: Скоро вислухай і милостиво помилуй. Лик: Господи, помилуй (3). Ще молимось, щоб Милосердний і Чоловіколюбний Бог наш, вилив на нас божественні струмені милості Своєї, ізбавив од усякого лиха і подав Свою божественну благодать з висоти: Скоро вислухай і милостиво помилуй. Лик: Господи, помилуй (3). Ще молимось, щоб Господь Бог вислухав голос моління нас, грішних, і помилував нас. NOVEMBER 20, 2016 21 Prayers in Ukrainian for the Closing of the Year of Mercy (continued from previous page)

Лик: Господи, помилуй (3). Вислухай нас, Боже, Спасителю наш, уповання всіх кінців землі і тих, що на морі далеко, і, Милостивий, будь милостивим, Владико, до гріхів наших і помилуй нас. Бо милостивий і чоловіколюбець Бог єси, і Тобі славу возсилаємо, Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові, нині і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Лик: Амінь. Диякон: З умилінням усі голови (і коліна) приклонивши, Господу помолімся. Лик: Господи, помилуй. Архиєрей читає оцю молитву про Боже милосердя: Господи щедрий і милосердний, довготерпеливий і многомилостивий! Вислухай молитви наші і зверни увагу на голос моління нашого і яви нам знак милости Твоєї, наведи нас на дорогу Твою, щоб ходили ми в правді Твоїй. Звесели серця наші, щоб ми боялись імення Твого святого, бо Ти великий і твориш чуда; ти Бог єдиний і немає подібного Тобі між богами, Господи. Ти сильний у милості і добрий у силі, аби допомагати й утішати, і спасати всіх, хто на ім'я Твоє святе уповає. Тому до Тебе, всемогутній і милостивий Боже, нині прибігаємо і з умилінням просимо: не закривай перед нами дверей Твого милосердя! Вилий на нас і на увесь наш народ повноту Своїх дарів, веди нас дорогою правди і любови та дай нам бути всюди і завжди живим знаряддям і дієвим знаком Твоєї милостивої і милосердної присутності у світі! Виголос: Бо тобі належить усяка слава, честь і поклоніння: Отцю, Сину, і Святому Духові, нині і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Амінь. Лик: Амінь. Відпуст. Диякон: Премудрість. Лик: Чеснішу від херувимів і незрівнянно славнішу від серафимів, що без зотління Бога Слово породила, сущу Богородицю, Тебе величаємо. Архиєрей: Слава Тобі, Христе Боже, уповання наше, слава Тобі. Лик: Слава Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові, і нині, і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Амінь. Господи, помилуй (3). Преосвященніший владико, благослови. Христос, милостивий і істинний Бог наш, молитвами пречистої своєї Матері, преподобних і богоносних отців наших, і всіх святих, помилує і спасе нас, як благий і чоловіколюбець. Лик: Амінь.

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ДОДАТОК Прошення до Сугубої єктенії з нагоди закінчення Ювілейного року Божого милосердя в УГКЦ

Ще молимось Господеві Богу нашому, що Він відкрив: двері сердець наших для пізнання Його любові і дарував нам ви́щу понад розум милість Свою: Скоро вислухай і милостиво помилуй.

Ще молимось, щоб Милосердний і Чоловіколюбний Бог наш, вилив на нас божественні струмені милості Своєї, ізбавив од усякого лиха і подав Свою божественну благодать з висоти: Скоро вислухай і милостиво помилуй.

КІНЦЕВА МОЛИТВА

Диякон: З умилінням усі голови приклонивши, Господу помолімся. Лик: Господи, помилуй. Архиєрей/Священик читає оцю молитву про Боже милосердя: Господи щедрий і милосердний, довготерпеливий і многомилостивий! Вислухай молитви наші і зверни увагу на голос моління нашого і яви нам знак милости Твоєї, наведи нас на дорогу Твою, щоб ходили ми в правді Твоїй. Звесели серця наші, щоб ми боялись імення Твого святого, бо Ти великий і твориш чуда; ти Бог єдиний і немає подібного Тобі між богами, Господи. Ти сильний у милості і добрий у силі, аби допомагати й утішати, і спасати всіх, хто на ім'я Твоє святе уповає. Тому до Тебе, всемогутній і милостивий Боже, нині прибігаємо і з умилінням просимо: не закривай перед нами дверей Твого милосердя! Вилий на нас і на увесь наш народ повноту Своїх дарів, веди нас дорогою правди і любови та дай нам бути всюди і завжди живим знаряддям і дієвим знаком Твоєї милостивої і милосердної присутності у світі!

Виголос: Бо тобі належить усяка слава, честь і поклоніння: Отцю, Сину, і Святому Духові, нині і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Амінь. Лик: Амінь.

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