Official Publication of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia VOL. 74 - No. 08 APRIL 28, 2013 ENGLISH VERSION Sobor of the Stamford The Vibrant – a place to encounter the living Christ

Group photo of the Stamford Eparchy Sobor.

From April 18 to 20, 2013, the Stamford Eparchy held an Eparchial Sobor on the theme: “The Vibrant parish – a place to encounter the living Christ.” Almost 200 delegates (priests, religious and lay representatives) gathered from all corners of the eparchy in St. Basil Seminary in Stamford, Connecticut. Under the leadership of His Excellency Most Rev. , OSBM, Eparch of Stamford, the delegates reaffirmed that in close communion with the , our parishes must play a fundamental role in the spreading of the faith in Christ. For it is in our parish communities that the faithful most frequently encounter Christ through Christian instruction, community prayer and service to one’s neighbor. And so in promoting and enlivening our parish life, we also enliven the entire Church.

On behalf of the Sobor delegates Bishop Paul Chomnycky sent greetings to His Holiness Francis and His Beatitude Sviatoslav. Among the guests of the Sobor were: His Metropolitan of Philadelphia, His Excellency Bishop Ken Nowakowski of New Westminster, His Excellency Bishop Basil H. Losten of Stamford, and Father Andrew Onuferko of Ottawa, Canada.

The delegates to the Eparchial Sobor reaffirmed and resolved to preserve and foster our spiritual treasure of the Byzantine-Kyivan tradition: its liturgy, theology, and spirituality, and deeply desired to share our spiritual treasure with all who wish to encounter Christ with us in our parish communities. For more information, please visit www.stamforddio.org Homily of Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia During Divine Liturgy at Stamford Eparchy Sobor

April 18, 2013 всім, що сталося, - усі ці люди відображають вас +Христос Воскрес! і мене! Ми, як і вони, часто є паралізовані Мені подобається нашими власними Євангельська оповідь страхами, сумнівами, про Воскресіння Ісуса розпачем. Воскреслий Христа. У ній так Христос приходить багато дії та напрямів до нас і запевняє НЕ руху. Ангел привітав БОЯТИСЯ! Ви і я жінок при гробі й сказав покликані жити, як люди не боятися, бо Ісус надії. Ми збираємося, Воскрес! Ідіть і скажіть як люди надії, щоб це Його учням! Тоді, запевнити себе, що як вони кинулися бігти, Воскреслий Христос His Grace Metropolitan- Stefan Воскреслий Христос є посеред нас! Він Soroka of the Philadelphia Archeparchy зустрів їх. Він сказав Воскрес! Усвідомивши greets the participants of the Stamford їм не боятися. Він це повністю ми святкуємо Eparchy Sobor on April 18, 2013. Photo from передав їм настанови Його присутність https://www.facebook.com/stamforddio для учнів, щоб зустріли серед нас життєдайним Його. Відчаєні учні свідченням нашої віри. the Father in heaven love led to acceptance йшли дорогою до Як? Ісус навчав своїх as they do. You and of their and Емаусу. Незнайомецю учнів і навчає всіх нас I know of the presence their forgiveness of зустрів їх на дорозі дуже просто, але дуже of the Risen Christ who Paul’s offences against та став пояснювати глибоко: «Ось що вам revealed to us the love of them. God loves you значення усього, що заповідаю: щоб ви the heavenly Father. He unconditionally. He відбулося. Коли вони любили один одного» strengthens us to bear asks you to love others запросили незнайомця (Йо. 15, 17). hatred and hardship. in the same way. “This I залишитися з ними на The Epistle reading tells command you: love one вечерю, то впізнали Today’s Gospel message of how the disciples another”. в ньому Воскреслого dramatically begins with distrusted Saul at the Христа. Апостол Тома the recipe FOR LIFE! Jesus beginning. The apostle The Thomas був готовий іти з Ісусом says to his disciples, “This Paul experienced a who expressed doubt до Єрусалиму, щоб I command you: love conversion with the Lord. as to Jesus having Risen вмерти разом з Ним. one another” (Jn 15:17). Yet, the disciples were is the same disciple Однак, той самий Тома Then Jesus tells them to mistrustful of this man they who earlier volunteered висловив сумнів, що Ісус expect being persecuted, had known as their violent to enter Jerusalem to Воскрес. to be hated in this world, persecutor. When their die with Jesus. The because they do not hearts were overtaken Risen Christ appears to Жінки, які йдуть belong to this world. He with love, they embraced Thomas. His doubts are намастити тіло Ісуса, empathizes with them Paul. He became one erased and he comes to учні на дорозі до Емаусу, because others will hate of the greatest disciples believe. The power of Тома й апостоли, що them without cause. The of the Risen Christ. зібралися збентежені persecutors do not know The power of Christ’s (continued on next page) APRIL 28, 2013 2 Homily of Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia During Divine Liturgy at Stamford Eparchy Sobor (continued from previous page)

Christ’s love transforms His presence, telling us the disciple into who he not to be afraid. Choose was meant to be. The to love one another Risen Christ erases our as Jesus commanded. doubts and reassures us Do not let yourself be of His presence amidst paralyzed by fear of the us. The Risen Christ unknown. If we do, we transforms us through the can become people who Holy Eucharist to be who are negative, critical of we are called to be as others and judgmental. followers of Christ – to Be bold in taking risks to love one another. love one another.

The two disciples on the I have admired how road to Emmaus were people have been bold to overcome with despair. express the needs of the A stranger appears faithful and of the Church amidst them and explains during this Sobor. We to them the meaning of cannot allow our fear of all that occurred. We what the bishop, or priest are told that their hearts or people might say to burned with passion on prevent us to present, in hearing this. The love of a charitable and loving Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka, the Risen Christ inspired way, the spiritual needs Bishop Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, and Bishop them, and inspires you of our brothers and Ken Nowakowski at the Stamford Eparchy and me to be passionate sisters in Christ. It needs Sobor. in our faith. Do not our to be done with and out hearts burn with passion of genuine love. True for the Risen Christ! Our love and care for others love for one another demands nothing less. must be passionate as it is for our Lord. Go for broke with your personality in your love The angel told the for the Risen Christ and in woman going to the your love for one another! tomb to anoint the body Live as people of hope of Jesus not to be afraid. – as Easter people! The Risen Christ appears to the women, and then Jesus said, “This I later to the disciples and command you: love one urges them not to be another!” afraid. The Risen Christ Stamford Eparchy Sobor assures you and me of + Христос Воскрес! APRIL 28, 2013 3 Sunday of the Samaritan Woman - April 28, 2013

Jesus came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” “Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water? Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did also his sons and his livestock?” Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water so that I won’t get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.” He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true.” “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for is from the Jews. Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.” Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why are you talking with her?” Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” They came out of the town and made their way toward him. Meanwhile his disciples urged him, “Rabbi, eat something.” But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” Then his disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought him food?” “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. Even now the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together. Thus the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.” Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. And because of his words many more became believers. They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.” (Jn. 4, 5-42) (continued on next page) APRIL 28, 2013 4 Sunday of the Samaritan Woman (continued from previous page)

possession by Samaria, of Israel into captivity, of Samaria was baptized Introduction was also the leading city and relocated all these by the holy Apostles and of the kingdom of the people to Babylon and became a great preacher The fifth Sunday after the ten tribes. In the time of the land of the Medes. and Martyr of Christ; Feast of Holy Pascha is the Romans it was called From there he gathered she was called Photine, observed by the Eastern Neapolis, and at present various nations and sent and her feast is kept on Church as the Sunday of Nablus. It was the first them to Samaria. These February 26. the Samaritan Woman. city in Canaan visited by nations had been idolaters The day commemorates the Patriarch Abraham. from before. Although Icon of the Sunday the encounter of Christ Here also, Jesus of Navi they were later instructed of the Samaritan with the Samaritan (Joshua) addressed the in the Jewish faith and Woman woman at Jacob’s well. tribes of Israel for the believed in the one God, The biblical story of this last time. Almost three they worshipped the The icon of the Sunday event and the dialog hundred years later, idols also. Furthermore, of the Samaritan Woman between Christ and the all Israel assembled they accepted only the depicts the biblical story woman is found in the there to make Roboam Pentateuch of Moses, of the Christ conversing Gospel of John (Rehoboam) king. and rejected the other with the woman at 4:5-42. books of Holy Scripture. the well. Our Lord is When our Lord Jesus Nonetheless, they shown sitting beside the Background Christ, then, came at thought themselves to be well, speaking with and midday to this city, which descendants of Abraham blessing the Samaritan One of the most ancient is also called Sychar and Jacob. Therefore, the woman. She is shown cities of the Promised (John 4:5), He was pious Jews named these with her right hand Land was Shechem, wearied from the journey Judaizing and idolatrous outstretched toward also called Sikima, and the heat. He sat peoples Samaritans, since Christ, indicating both located at the foot of down at this well. After a they lived in Samaria, her interest in what He Mount Gerazim. There little while the Samaritan the former leading city is saying, and also as a the Israelites had heard woman mentioned in of the Israelites, as well sign of her faith and her the blessings in the days today’s Gospel passage as in the other towns efforts to bring others to of Moses and Jesus of came to draw water. As thereabout. The Jews hear what Christ has to Navi. Near to this town, she conversed at some rejected them as heathen say. In the background Jacob, who had come length with the Lord and foreigners, and had of the icon, the city is from Mesopotamia in the and heard from Him no communion with them visible together with the nineteenth century before secret things concerning at all, as the Samaritan Mount Gerazim. Christ, bought a piece of herself, she believed in woman observed, “the land where there was a Him; through her many Jews have no dealings well. This well, preserved other Samaritans also with the Samaritans” even until the time of believed. (John 4:9). Therefore, the Christ, was known as name Samaritan is used Jacob’s Well. Later, Concerning the derisively many times in before he died in Egypt, Samaritans we know the the Gospel narrations. he left that piece of land following: In the year 721 as a special inheritance before Christ, Salmanasar After the Ascension to his son Joseph (Gen. (Shalmaneser), King of of the Lord, and the 49:22). This town, the Assyrians, took the descent of the Holy Spirit before it was taken into ten tribes of the kingdom at Pentecost, the woman APRIL 28, 2013 5 Where: St. Mary’s Villa Retreat Center 150 Sisters Servants Lane – P.O.Box 9 Sloatsburg, NY 10974-0009

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APRIL 28, 2013 6 Sister Mary Bernarda, OSBM, Honored for Her Ministry in Ukraine “You are known in Ukraine many benefactors who Ukraine. as Ukraine’s Mother helped make the visits Theresa”. These words possible by their prayers P r o v i n c i a l addressed to Sister Mary and donations. Sr. Bernarda Arkatin,OSBM, Dorothy Ann by Basilian Provincial During the introductory thanked all Superior Sister Dorothy Moleben in the Holy for coming Ann Busowski, captured Chapel, convent and informed the spirit of the celebration chaplain Rev. Daniel them that Sr. in Sister Bernarda’s honor Troyan compared the B e r n a r d a ’ s Sunday, April 7, 2013, Gospel reading of the calling to this at the Motherhouse of angel’s visit to Mary to special ministry the Sisters of St. Basil the joy experienced by stemmed from the Great, Fox Chase the recipients of Sister’s r e c o v e r i n g Manor, PA. visits, the blessings from an auto shared by both giver a c c i d e n t Friends, relatives and and receiver and their twenty years community members awareness that all good ago when Sr. Mary Bernarda Arkatin, gathered at the works are made possible Sister promised OSBM Motherhouse to pay by a loving God. God she would tribute to Sr. Bernarda dedicate herself to Mission Program: Ministry for her well-known At the reception that serving the orphans in to Ukraine’s Poor and charitable work in followed in the Sisters’ Ukraine in thanksgiving Needy”. This new project, Ukraine and to thank the dining room, Sr. Maria for her recovery. Sr. in answer to a request by Rozmarynowycz, Dorothy Ann praised Sr. the of Ukraine convent Superior, Bernarda’s stamina and and in collaboration welcomed the self-effacing generosity in with the Basilian Sisters guests, reminding carrying out her promise in Zaporishzhia, will all that the first and her resolve to invite young women to mission of the continue her commitment accompany the Sisters Basilian Sisters to the in from the US to identify from Ukraine her present ministry in and satisfy the needs of was to care NYC, exemplifying “the Christ’s suffering poor. A for Ukrainian true Basilian Spirit of visit is planned for June, o r p h a n e d service and love.” 2013. children in America and Although Sr. Bernarda’s John Kurey, Development that years later, yearly visits to the poor, Director for the Sisters, Sister Bernarda the handicapped and the once again thanked would mirror that elderly ended in 2012, those present for their mission in her the cause will continue outstanding support of as a new endeavor. Sr. (L-R) Musical tribute to Sister ministry to the Sr. Bernarda’s ministry to Joann Sosler, Assistant Mary Bernarda Arkatin by orphaned and Ukraine and encouraged Provincial, spoke on Sisters Susanne Matwijiw, underprivileged “The Basilian Volunteer (continued on next page) Joackima Dvernytska. children in APRIL 28, 2013 7 Sister Mary Bernarda, OSBM, Honored for Her Ministry in Ukraine (continued from previous page) them to keep Sister’s A musical tribute to Sr. clipping display as well as For further information legacy alive by continuing Bernarda was rendered a DVD presentation, all on participating in or their support for the new by Sr. Laura Palka, Sr. illustrating Sr. Bernarda’s supporting the Basilian mission. Susanne Matwijiw and mission work, rounded Sisters’ new mission Sr. Joackima Dvernytska out the afternoon’s program— In her response, Sr. and a photo and news activities. Mary Bernarda credited CONTACT: God for the strength, wisdom and guidance Sister Ann Laszok, OSBM, that enabled her to 710 Fox Chase Road, look at His suffering Jenkintown, PA 19046, ones with love and to 412-260-1607, srannl@ alleviate their pain if only aol.com for a little while. Sister thanked her superiors, Sister Joann Sosler, her benefactors and all OSBM, 710 Fox Chase who helped her in some Road, Jenkintown, PA way in her past missions, 19046, 215-379-3998 assuring them of her ext. 16, vickis@stbasils. prayers and those of her com whole community. Sister Mary Bernarda greeting younger members of her family.

(L-R) Sisters Maria Rozmarynowych, Ann (L-R) Sister Mary Bernarda surrounded by Laszok, Joann Sosler, Dorothy Ann Busowski, her sisters Rosalie Senick, Stephanie Mican and Mary Bernarda Arkatin during Moleben and Veronica Tokash. in Holy Trinity Chapel. APRIL 28, 2013 8 calls on Bostonians to “not be overcome by evil”

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() Pope Francis has sent his “sympathy and closeness in prayer” to the people of Boston in a telegram sent on his behalf.

The telegram reads “In the aftermath of this senseless tragedy, His Holiness invokes God’s peace upon the dead, his consolation upon the suffering and his strength upon all those engaged in the continuing work of relief and response. At this time of mourning the Holy Father prays that all Bostonians will be united in a resolve not to be overcome by evil, but to combat evil with good (cf. Rom 12:21), working together to build an ever more just, free and secure society for generations yet to come.” http://en.radiovaticana.va/index.asp Boston Marathon Tragedy

UGCC Head expresses condolences regarding the Boston tragedy

“In the name of bishops, priests, monastic orders and laity of UGCC in Ukraine, I express my deepest condolences regarding the death of people and the destructions caused by the terrible explosions during the Boston Marathon… I will pray for all and for everyone who is providing pastoral care, surrounding with their care the victims of this violence,” His Beatitude Sviatoslav (Shevchuk), UGCC Head, wrote in his letter of condolences to Cardinal Sean O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston, regarding the tragedy that took place in Boston (USA) on April 15, 2013.

We remind readers that during the Boson marathon in USA, three heavy explosions happened, killing three people (among them an 8-year-old boy) and wounding over 140 people. Six Ukrainians also participated in the marathon and they all survived.

“We unite in prayer with you, the Church in Boston, and the victims of the tragedy and their families. During Easter time we proclaim that Christ has risen, through his death overcoming death and giving life to those in their graves! May this promise of the resurrection and refuge from the darkness of sin, provide strength to those who need it the most,” concluded his letter the UGCC .

UGCC Department of Information Major-Archbishop http://www.ugcc.org.ua/ APRIL 28, 2013 9 Statement of Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia on the Boston Marathon Tragedy

Metropolitan Stefan Soroka, together with the Bishops, clergy, religious and faithful, pray for those suffering as a result of the tragic bombing during the Boston Marathon. Let us remember in our prayers those who died, those who suffered bodily and psychological injury, and their grieving families and community. Let us offer prayers of gratitude for the many first responders and the medical professionals who so quickly rendered life-saving help to the victims. Jesus instructed the paralytic man in today’s Gospel to pick up his mat and to walk. The paralytic was infirm and had no one to help him to receive healing. Jesus healed him without hesitation. Together, we can offer our immediate prayers for the victims that they may arise and be healed by the Risen Christ. Our unity in prayer enables us not to be paralyzed by fear but to be empowered with the life-giving presence of the Risen Christ. We become instruments of His healing as we pray and assist others in need. God bless you for caring!

Special Petitions for the Victims of the Boston Bombings

These may be taken in the ektenia after the Gospel

For the souls of the departed victims of the senseless act of violence in Boston this past Monday, that they may share in the eternal life of the Risen Christ. May their grieving loved ones be comforted by Him, just as He comforted the disciples while walking with them on the road to Emmaus, we pray You, hear us and have mercy.

Lord, have mercy! (3 x)

That You O Lord, the Physician of our bodies and souls, may be present, just as You were present to the paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda and that Your healing grace may cure the infirmities and afflictions suffered by our brothers and sisters, we pray You, hear us and have mercy.

Lord, have mercy! (3 x)

That we may find strength and courage in Your words, “do not be Icon of the Sunday of the afraid,” so that we may overcome the paralysis of fear and walk with Paralytic - April 21, 2013 You, knowing that You are with us always until the end of the age, we pray You, hear us and have mercy.

Lord, have mercy! (3 x)

APRIL 28, 2013 10 APRIL – NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH”

25 WAYS TO MAKE KIDS SAFER

AT HOME • Teach children their full name, address, and home • Instruct children to keep the doors locked and not to telephone number. Make sure they know your full name. open doors to talk to anyone when they are home alone. • Make sure children know how to reach you at work or • Choose babysitters with care. Once you have chosen on your cell phone. the caregiver, drop in unexpectedly to see how your • Teach children how and when to use 911, and make children are doing. Ask children about their experience sure they have a trusted adult to call if they’re scared or and listen carefully to their responses. have an emergency.

GOING TO AND FROM SCHOOL • Walk or drive the route to and from school with children, • Caution children never to accept a ride from anyone pointing out landmarks and safe places to go if they’re unless you have told them it is okay to do so in each being followed or need help. instance. • Remind children to take a friend whenever they walk or bike to school and to stay with a group at the bus stop.

OUT AND ABOUT • Take children on a walking tour of the neighborhood, • Teach children to check in with you if there is a change and tell them whose homes they may visit without you. of plans. • Teach children to ask permission before leaving home. • During family outings, establish a central, easy-to-locate • Remind children not to walk or play alone outside. spot to meet should you get separated. • Remind children it’s okay to say no to anything that • Teach children how to locate help in public places. makes them feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused. Identify people who they can ask for help, such as Teach children to tell you if anything or anyone makes uniformed law enforcement, security guards, and store them feel this way. clerks with nametags. • Teach children to never approach a vehicle, occupied • Help children learn to recognize and avoid potential or not, unless they are accompanied by a parent, risks, so that they can deal with them if they happen. guardian, or other trusted adult. • Teach children that if anyone tries to grab them, they • Practice “what-if” situations and ask children how they should make a scene and make every effort to get would respond. “What if you fell off your bike and you away by kicking, screaming, and resisting. needed help? Who would you ask?”

ON THE NET • Learn about the Internet. Visit www.NetSmartz.org for • Encourage children to tell you if anything they more information about Internet safety. encounter online makes them feel sad, scared, or • Place the family computer in a common area, rather confused. than a child’s bedroom. Monitor their time spent online • Caution children not to post revealing information or and the websites they’ve visited, and establish rules for inappropriate photos of themselves or their friends Internet use. online. • Know what other access children have to the Internet at school, libraries, or friends’ homes. • Use privacy settings on social networking sites to Proudly Sponsored by limit contact with unknown users, and make sure screennames don’t reveal too much about children.

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Marriage Preparation Program A glorious day in Melrose Park, PA on April 13, 2013 as 17 couples gathered at the Annunciation of the Blessed Mary Ukrainian for the marriage P r e p a r a t i o n Program “Entering the Holy Mystery of Marriage”. What a great joy to see the youth and future of our Church engaging in this important Program of insight reflection and instruction for healthy relationship under the care of Fr. Ihor Royik and John Michalczyk, M.A MDiv, Pastoral Councelor. APRIL 28, 2013 12 Pastor of two area churches rose to priesthood despite atheistic regime in native Ukraine

BY JOSH MCAULIFFE St. Nicholas Ukrainian (STAFF WRITER) Catholic Church in Philadelphia. Published: March 31, 2013 Philly proved a little hectic for his sensibilities. The Rev. Myron He finds the Scranton Myronyuk grew up under area quiet, peaceful and the watchful eye of a friendly, and he loves government that didn’t the Catholic education recognize the existence his children receive at St. of God, but it could do Clare/St. Paul School in nothing to vanquish his Green Ridge. family’s faith. Rev. Myron Myronyuk in Scranton’s St. “It’s a beautiful country,” Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Today, the priest shares he said in accented where he’s been the pastor since last summer. that hard-earned English on a recent (Photo: Butch Comegys) devotion with two local afternoon in his office at parishes. St. Vladimir’s. “Of course, Last summer, the Rev. 50 years ago, America his family,” Mr. Ewasko his formative years living Myronyuk, a native of was different. It was said. “He’s very kind. under communism’s iron Ukraine who spent the more religious. But the Very, very kind.” grip. first half of his life as country’s beautiful. The a citizen of the Soviet people are good.” The Rev. Myronyuk’s The Rev. Myronyuk was Union, became the St. Vladimir’s parishioners parishes are small - St. born and raised in the pastor at Scranton’s couldn’t be happier with Vladimir’s has about 120 small western Ukrainian St. Vladimir Ukrainian the Rev. Myronyuk, said families, while SS. Peter town of Kolomyya. Greek Catholic Church Paul Ewasko, a member and Paul has about There were plenty of and SS. Peter and Paul of the parish council. He 35 - but active. It’s his Ukrainian Catholics, but Greek Catholic Church and the others appreciate mission, he said, to help they weren’t allowed in Simpson. Thus far, he, the priest’s insistence on them grow, both in their to worship openly. his wife, Iryna, and their involving them in decision numbers - he often calls The Orthodox church five children - Sofia, 8; making, as well as his lapsed members and was active but hardly Yelyzaveta (also known down-to-earth approach invites them to Mass - welcoming to Catholics. as Lisa), 6; Antonina, 4; to ministering. During the and in their spirituality. Families like his had no Matthew, 2-1/2; and church’s monthly pirohi- choice but to practice Damian, 5 months - are making session, Mr. “It’s easy to be Christian their faith in their homes finding much to like about Ewasko said, the Rev. in the church. How about or other underground their new surroundings. Myronyuk can be found outside the church?” he places. His home didn’t The Rev. Myronyuk, 42, “right there pinching with said. “You have to be have a Bible or prayer served in Ukraine for a everyone else.” Christian all the time.” cards. couple of years before the church sent him to “He’s so very well-liked. Communist life “We prayed every night,” the United States in 2007. It’s unbelievable how said the Rev. Myronyuk, For his first five years in our parishioners have Certainly, that proved the states, he was at reached out to him and extremely difficult during (continued on next page) APRIL 28, 2013 13 Pastor of two area churches rose to priesthood despite atheistic regime in native Ukraine (continued from previous page) noting their only real “They always put pressure his faith. “It’s something was ordained, the Rev. open displays of faith on my family.” (from) inside, I can’t Myronyuk married his were at Christmas, when explain,” he said. wife, who is also a they’d go caroling in At school, he was fed musician. In the Ukrainian defiance of the law. “I a steady diet of anti- When he graduated Greek Catholic rite, believed because my religion rhetoric. But no from the music academy, which is affiliated with grandmother was very matter how many times he was certain he the Vatican, priests can faithful. All her life, she his teachers told him wanted to be a priest. marry, so long as it’s prayed the rosary. She there was no God, he Unfortunately, he didn’t done before ordination. was amazing.” continued to believe. have the financial means. It’s a good, practical And he continued to The seminary cost $300 measure, the Rev. Besides being devoted believe upon moving a year - “big money for Myronyuk said, given Catholics, his family to the Ukrainian capital my family,” he said. the church desperately members were staunch of Kiev as a teen. Fortunately, he said, needed priests after Ukrainian nationalists. There, he and his twin “God provided” in the decades of inactivity. His grandparents and brother attended a form of a friend of a “Our church is young. his father, Vasyl, both music academy. The friend who offered to Average age of priest is spent significant time Rev. Myronyuk studied foot the bill. 40, 45 years,” he said. in Siberia for their pro- conducting, violin and independence, anti- piano. For the next six years, With a growing family communist views and he studied at a seminary to support, the Rev. actions, which included He was still living in in western Ukraine. The Myronyuk struggled to providing shelter to Kiev when the Soviet work was rigorous, make a living at the first insurgent Ukrainian Union collapsed and sometimes borderline parish he was assigned soldiers during World Ukraine gained its painful, like when the to. Earning just $150 War II. independence in late seminarians had to a month, he couldn’t 1991. He remembers spend entire Sundays afford to buy meat or Even after returning to being out among the praying outdoors in the even oranges for his wife Ukraine from Siberia, jubilant crowds waving brutal Ukrainian winter. and kids. they were continually signs and the blue and He put his musical harassed by communist yellow Ukrainian flag. training to good use at So, when he heard authorities. When his He rejoiced, not just for the seminary by serving about other priests father built a new home his country, but also for as its music director. His emigrating to America, for the family, some his church, which once choir recorded several which he had visited government types showed again could openly CDs of hymnals and several years earlier with up and ordered him to worship. Christmas carols. his choir, he approached destroy it at once. church higher-ups “Everybody was very “I loved it. I was very about the possibility “They said, ‘You can’t happy,” he said. “It was happy,” he said. “I of reassignment. The have a two-level house,’” a beautiful time.” realized that God blessed post at St. Nicholas in said the Rev. Myronyuk, Around this time, he me.” Philadelphia opened in who was 11 when his began to feel he could July 2007. father died of cancer. do something more for Not long before he (continued on next page)

APRIL 28, 2013 14 Pastor of two area churches rose to priesthood despite atheistic regime in native Ukraine (continued from previous page)

This summer, the Rev. but there’s simply too Myronyuk will visit many problems there, he Ukraine for the first said. time since leaving. He communicates with his “I don’t see my future mother, Bohdana, weekly in Ukraine,” he said. via Skype. Meanwhile, “Today, I feel like a king. his twin brother plans to I can’t complain. I’m very move to the United States happy to be here. I do within a year. my best for my church, for my people.” At some point, the Rev. Myronyuk plans to become a U.S. citizen. http://thetimes- He loves his homeland, tribune.com The Rev. Myronyuk and his wife, Iryna, relax in their home at St. Vladimir’s with their five children. (Photo: Butch Comegys)

Lancaster Mission Parish

A Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom will be celebrated at St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church (601 East Delp Road, Lancaster, PA) every Sunday at 1:30PM. Officiating celebrant – Very Rev. Andriy Rabiy, pastor of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Reading. The services are bilingual, in Ukrainian and English. For more information, please call 610.376.0586, send email nativitybvmucc@mail. com , or find us on FACEBOOK, https://www.facebook.com/ ukrainianmissionlancasterpa

Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka is going to come and celebrate the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 1:30PM! We are going to have a social afterwards to meet the Archbishop personally. Everyone is welcome!

APRIL 28, 2013 15 CELEBRATING THE DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE RELIGIOUS LIFE OF: +SISTER DENNYS CLARA POLOVISCHAK, SSMI Born: March 5, 1927, In Community: 60 years Died: April 20, 2013

Sister Dennys, the daughter of Nicholas and Anna was the youngest of twelve children – five boys and seven girls. She grew up in Youngstown, OH, and attended Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church.

In 1953, when she entered the community, she took the name of Sister Dennys, the maiden name of her mother!

Throughout her religious life, she has been a teacher, principal, and administrator. She also has held the position of community treasurer.

In 1987, Sister Dennys became the first manager for Sheptytsky Arms, Inc., a low income high rise for the elderly in Pittsburgh, PA. When the first brick +Sister Dennys Clara was laid, Sister Dennys was on site and remained in this position for ten Polovischak, SSMI years. She capably coordinated the annual Dormition Pilgrimage for countless years.

She always enjoyed jokes, those she heard and those she told! Hobbies included cross stitching, embroidery and making of crafts. She was good at fundraising events such as Chinese auctions, raffles and bazaars.

Parastas was held at St. Mary’s Villa – Sloatsburg, NY on April 23, 2013 with a Funeral Divine Liturgy on April, 24, 2013.

+Ms. Tryphena Thelmon

The Chancery Staff is deeply saddened by the loss of +Ms. Tryphena Thelmon, who passed away on April 22, 2013.

Tryphena worked in the Finance office of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia for ten years. Her kind soul and giving spirit touched so many and will never be forgotten. She was very talented in her job and spoke on a daily basis with priests and clergy within the Archeparchy with much grace and kindness. May God watch over Tryphena’s family, especially her mother, sisters, and daughter during their time of need.

+Ms. Tryphena Thelmon Everlasting Memory! Vichnaya Pamyat! Christ is Risen!

APRIL 28, 2013 16 PCC - April Column 50 Years of Advocacy for Catholic Health Care in Pennsylvania from the PCC

Much has changed working at Sacred Heart book. She has led the in healthcare over Hospital in Allentown. organization in lobbying the past half century, Sr. Clare worked at for or against legislation from rising costs to hospitals in several and regulations that have incredible advancements different states before an impact on Catholic in technology and landing in Philadelphia, healthcare ministries treatments. Throughout where she was asked by – including protecting these changes, the her provincial to consider the sanctity of life and Pennsylvania Catholic serving as president of preserving religious Sister Clare Christi Health Association the PCHA. liberty. Schiefer, OSF, (PCHA) has never President of the wavered in its mission to “When I was approached PCHA provides support for Pennsylvania Catholic continue Jesus’s healing [to interview for the Pennsylvania’s Catholic Health Association ministry and advocate for position] I knew healthcare community (PCHA) the sanctity of life, access absolutely nothing about through advocacy, to health care for all and public policy or lobbying. c o m m u n i c a t i o n , Among those, Sister the common good. I initially said I wasn’t the education and united Clare considers the Now celebrating its 50th right person for the job, action; putting special state’s Children’s Health anniversary, the PCHA but my provincial wouldn’t emphasis on recognizing Insurance Program has 60 members, including take no for an answer,” the needs of children, the (CHIP), legislation to hospitals, long-term said Sr. Clare, smiling. elderly, the poor and the address end-of-life care and other related “I actually bought a high underserved. issues, creation of the health care facilities, and school civics book just adult Basic Coverage individuals involved in to start learning about “I consider myself to be an program, and channeling Catholic healthcare in public policy.” ambassador for Christ in tobacco settlement funds Pennsylvania. the public square,” says for health care initiatives Sr. Clare explained Sister Clare of her unique as several of the greatest A guiding force for much that before going to position as a who is successes in which PCHA of PCHA’s 50 years has her interview she said also a lobbyist. “Many was involved. been the association’s a prayer used by Saint times when I go to talk president of 30 years, Francis of Assisi to discern to a legislator we end up Sister Clare explained that Sister Clare Christi God’s will and then talking about more than many of PCHA’s issues Schiefer, O.S.F. heard the hymn “Here I just policy. They often have resurfaced several am Lord, I Come to do want to discuss other times throughout the Sister Clare has worked Your Will” while she was matters, ask my advice, association’s existence. in healthcare most of her in her car. “After that I and ask if I will say a Universal access to health life, starting at a local just knew I was going to prayer for them or their care, challenges to tax hospital in Hazelton as a be offered the position,” family.” exemption status and sophomore in high school. she said. charitable accountability, After attending nursing Over the past 50 years, end-of-life concerns, and school, she entered the Since becoming president PCHA has been involved protection of religious Congregation of the in 1982, Sister Clare has in dozens of major conscience are a few Sisters of St. Francis come a long way from healthcare debates and of Philadelphia while that high school civics legislative changes. (continued on next page) APRIL 28, 2013 17 50 Years of Advocacy for Catholic Health Care (continued from previous page) recurring issues that are from other states and healthcare focuses on and the ability to act again at the forefront. the Catholic Health providing a continuum consistently with faith Association of the United of care throughout a values and Church Looking ahead, the States (CHA). person’s entire life. teachings. PCHA’s goals include expanding healthcare “Sister Clare is a “I hope that someone “Jesus came to teach, coverage and reducing tireless advocate for would choose Catholic to preach and to heal,” the number of uninsured, Catholic health care in healthcare because of she said. “Without the especially for low-income Pennsylvania,” said Julie our values,” Sister Clare healing ministry, the working adults and Trocchio, senior director explained. “We work to Church’s mission would immigrants; improving of community benefit provide compassionate not be complete.” availability of and and continuing care at quality care, which funding for mental health, the CHA. “She has been focuses on treating the The Pennsylvania Catholic behavioral health and especially effective in whole person – not just Conference (PCC) is the substance abuse services; her advocacy on behalf the physical problems, public affairs agency of opposing taxpayer of persons who are but also their social, Pennsylvania’s Catholic funded abortions in the economically poor and emotional and spiritual bishops and the Catholic health care exchange; the value of nonprofit, needs.” dioceses of Pennsylvania. and pursuing options for tax-exempt health care.” Stay up-to-date with aging in place for the Sr. Clare believes As Sister Clare Catholic news and issues elderly and those with Catholic health institutions recognizes, Catholic at www.pacatholic.org, disabilities. will always have different health institutions will www.facebook.com/ characteristics than their always face challenges pacatholic and www. When advocating on secular counterparts: that underscore the twitter.com/pacatholic. federal issues, the PCHA instead of treating only need for PCHA, such as works alongside Catholic a patient’s presenting threats to religious liberty, health associations symptoms, Catholic increasing competition

Reflections on the Replica of the Shroud of Turin in Wilmington, DE Mr. Richard A. Javick The Shroud replica was transported to our parish St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Wilmington, DE from Shenandoah, PA by Rev. Daniel Troyan on 03/09/2013. Father Troyan returned on Sunday, March 10,2013 and after each Divine Liturgy gave a talk identifying in detail all marks on the Shroud replica. Our pastor Father Volodymyr Klanichka sent announcements to all parishes in Delaware. Information on the Exhibit was published in our local newspaper News Journal and in the Latin Dialog, a diocesan news edition. Attendance over the two week period was estimated to be over 2,000 people. In attendance were the Roman Rite Bishop Francis Malooly, Bishop of Wilmington Diocese and number of priests from Latin and Eastern Orthodox Rites. Home schooled children, and children from parochial, and public schools were also present. Many adults, who attended had tears in their eyes when viewing the Shroud and said that it was a great spiritual experience. For many of them, it was the first time in an Eastern Catholic Church. Following the viewing of the Shroud, a film on the Shroud of Turin was shown. Literature was also available. APRIL 28, 2013 18 JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS FROM MMI VISIT REPLICA OF SHROUD OF TURIN

Submitted by: Matthew Kenenitz On Thursday, February 21st, junior and senior students from MMI Preparatory School in Freeland, PA had the opportunity to view the replica of the Shroud of Turin procured by Msgr. Myron Grabowsky at Saint Michael the Archangel Ukrainian- Greek Catholic Church in Shenandoah. The day began with students hospitably greeted by parishioners Samuel Litwak and Winifred Mohutsky, both faithful members of the Saint Michael’s community. Their kindness and enthusiasm to share MMI Preparatory School visits the Replica of the Shroud of Turin. a part of their faith with MMI students was inspirational and quite as a group of about questions about various practices and church welcoming. 40 other pilgrims from objects and significances structure of Eastern various areas – in the within the church – from Churches propelled Following several films solea and proceeded the iconostasis, to the further inquiry. We thank and documentaries to speak directly about colors of the walls and Msgr. Myron Grabowsky highlighting the history the Shroud, its history ceiling, to the meaning and his dedicated, and controversies and its significance in of the symmetrical faith-filled parishioners surrounding the Shroud the lives of the faithful structure of the building for the opportunity to of Turin, we proceeded today. Msgr. Grabowsky itself. Students who had visit the first Ukrainian- to the nave of the church encouraged questions as not set foot in a church Greek Catholic Church where the Shroud was on well as picture taking their entire lives left in America, to partake display for all pilgrims. as he faithfully shared inspired and uplifted. in its history, faith and We were greeted his thoughts about the Conversation persisted to be a mere fraction by Msgr. Myron’s Shroud. about who the man of the thousands of brother, Demetrius, who wrapped in the shroud pilgrims that journeyed to graciously ushered us After viewing the shroud, was – and is – and a Shenandoah to discover into the church to view my students asked for an definite air of inspiration, and venerate the replica and venerate the shroud. impromptu tour of the faith-based curiosity of the Shroud of Turin. Msgr. Myron met our church of Saint Michael’s, and an appreciation for group of 40 – as well during which they asked the ancient traditions, (continued on next page) APRIL 28, 2013 19 JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS FROM MMI VISIT REPLICA OF SHROUD OF TURIN (continued from previous page)

Here are some of the church and experience learn about a historical never actually know if reflections about the the Shroud had more piece from the experts Jesus was buried in it, Exhibition: value than any book can and see it in person. The or if anyone was for that provide. I feel privileged trip to see the Shroud matter. It could be a and appreciative to Mr. of Turin was a positive sham. This is what makes J. Yamulla Kenenitz for taking us on experience because it it so engaging, though. this historical and spiritual was a glimpse into seeing It is almost two thousand Seeing the Shroud of trip. The knowledge I a relic of the past. years old, and evidence Turin replica was not obtained from one day points in both directions. only a spiritual trip, it alone will stay with me Learning about an was an educational for the remainder of my A. Drusda unsolved question is an privilege. Regardless of life. entirely different entity your religion, the Shroud Our fieldtrip to see the than standard education. of Turin is a mysterious replica of the Shroud of It allows us to apply the piece of history that S. Jamack Turin was an interesting knowledge we’ve gained has to be appreciated. experience. Having from our educations to Being a Christian, seeing The Shroud of Turin was no knowledge of reality. the Shroud strengthened very incredible to see the Shroud, it was very my relationship with because it holds such an unusual, especially in Christ. Seeing an image important place in history. how the image of the J. Careyva of the man who died for The Shroud of Turin has man who wore it was your sins is the ultimate seen many places when more easily visible when This being my first time inspiration. it was moved from Israel the picture was negative. inside of a Ukrainian to France to Italy. The According to the movies Greek Catholic church, I The church tour was controversy over whether we watched before was immediately dazzled also a great experience. the Shroud was the burial seeing the Shroud, it was by the bright colors that Since I am Roman cloth of one of the most said to be what Jesus seemed to stretch from Catholic, it was the first well-known historical was buried in, moving the floor to the ceiling. time that I was able to figures, Jesus Christ, was to many places over Looking up at the top experience the incredible very interesting to learn the centuries. A good of the ceiling was like symbolism involved in about. The patterns on portion of its travels looking up into beautiful Ukrainian-Greek Catholic the Shroud is one of still remain uncertain. clouds. The symbolism of churches. It is of the the most mystifying and Learning about the story the magnificent reds and utmost importance to interesting parts about behind it and the places blues slowly became be exposed to different the Shroud itself because it had been to make it apparent. The Shroud cultures because it not it is unsure in the scientific a remarkable part of of Turin was located in only enhances your world how the patterns history. front of the pews and spiritual beliefs, but it got on the shroud and was glowing from the provides valuable first- how they remained there Even today, the question church’s atmosphere. hand insight to incredible over the years. The trip of its authenticity remains Even from afar the large pieces of Catholic allowed for a hands- unanswered. The fact image on the unfolded history. on learning experience that the Shroud is still a shroud stood out; blood outside of the classroom mystery is what makes it Taking a day to tour the where we were able to so interesting. We may (continued on next page) APRIL 28, 2013 20 JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS FROM MMI VISIT REPLICA OF SHROUD OF TURIN (continued from previous page) stains and wounds carbon-dating showed piece of cloth with one dealing with religion. became more visible it to be from after the man’s image on it can Before science came as you approached it. time of Jesus Christ. spark so many questions into play, religion and You could see where The videos that were and ideas. Thank you for worship were major parts pieces were burnt and presented before seeing allowing our class to view of society. Now that there subsequently repaired. the reproduction of the the Shroud of Turin. It are other explanations A man’s face was easily Shroud showed that the truly was an inspirational to why we exist and visible, and I’ll remember results of the carbon- and astonishing field how the universe came that man’s face for years dating were not straight trip. into being, many people to come. forward facts, but doubt that there even is a questionable data like God. I personally believe the results of any other K. Sitch in a God, but sometimes R. Knittle scientific experiment. when you watch the After seeing the shroud It was interesting to learn news and see all of the The field trip of my class and hearing the about the background of destruction and poverty to see a reproduction arguments concerning it, the Shroud of Turin. The you can’t help but of the Shroud of Turin I believe that the Shroud two documentaries about question whether there is provided me with a well- in Turin, Italy is the burial proving the authenticity a God. After seeing the rounded view of religious Shroud of Jesus Christ. of the Shroud were very shroud and watching the and scientific reasons for Seeing the reproduction intriguing. After watching multiple documentaries why the shroud may or of the Shroud of Turin the two documentaries, I of how science has been may not be real. This was critical in the learned so much about trying to provide another experience was far development of my faith the Shroud that I did not explanation to the image from simply looking an in the original Shroud of know before. I am very of who we believe to be image of the shroud up Turin’s authenticity. happy that I was able Christ, it gives you that on the internet; instead to see the Shroud. The hope and reassures you the Shroud of Turin pictures of the Shroud still that what you believing reproduction conveyed M. Carrato give me chills when I look is indeed true. We, as a dimension of power at them. The memories I humans, always want through its size that could As a class, we went to have from this experience to have that hope in an not be seen in a smaller view the Shroud of Turin. are incredible, seeing the all-loving being watching image. Prior to seeing We saw the image of the Shroud made my junior over us, and I believe the Shroud of Turin man who appeared to year unforgettable. I am that seeing this shroud reproduction and the have suffered crucifixion. very happy that I had really does give us that videos accompanying it, However, as a class we the chance to see the hope. I researched the Shroud did not agree that this Shroud. in order to have a well man was indeed Jesus informed opinion on the Christ. Over 10,000 E. Alvear authenticity of the original people went to see the A. Haupt Shroud of Turin. Much Shroud, and I can bet Honestly, the trip was a of this research lead me there are over 10,000 The phrase “I’ll believe it lot different than what I back to the conclusion different opinions on when I see it” is a saying expected. I really enjoyed that the Shroud of Turin what the Shroud portrays. that many people today must be a fake, because I find it amazing that one follow, especially when (continued on next page) APRIL 28, 2013 21 JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS FROM MMI VISIT REPLICA OF SHROUD OF TURIN (continued from previous page) the documentaries we visit it through the detailed symbols and subtle The informational videos watched because it gave information I learned symmetric ideals of Saint beforehand gave me the us some background about the Shroud, it’s Michael’s Church. The knowledge that I needed before we we able to history, and it’s mysteries. shroud of Turin was very before I went to view the witness the Shroud. I’m Overall, I feel the trip interesting to see. The shroud. The church itself a Roman Catholic and was a good experience people were very friendly was a perfect location the knowledge of the to have especially during and never discouraging to house the shroud Shroud I already had my Junior year, where to any questions we had, because the architecture was very limited. It was there’s a lot of hard, even though they might and meaning behind its exciting to learn about all book work to be done. have been considered structure was so beautiful. of the different tests that I appreciated the gain very simplistic. They It was a very humbling were done in order to of knowledge in an area welcomed us into their experience and I would come to the conclusion that I otherwise would atmosphere, and I love to one day view it that the Shroud’s image have not touched upon. thoroughly enjoyed the again. remains a mystery. When experience as a whole. I came home from the trip, my family was very J. Lotz interested in visiting the B. Nocchi Shroud themselves. I even For my first time in managed to persuade a church, I was very I genuinely enjoyed my my aunt and her friend to interested in all the experience at the shroud.

Pope Francis: Best wishes for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on his birthday

2013-04-16

On the occasion of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s 86th birthday, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, began the celebration of Mass in the chapel of the Domus Santa Maria by inviting all present to pray for the pope emeritus. “Today is the birthday of Benedict XVI. Let us offer Mass for him, that the Lord might be with him, comfort him, and give him much consolation.”

Later in the morning, Pope Francis called Benedict to offer him “best wishes” on his birthday. The Holy Father also greeted Benedict’s brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, who has been staying at Castel Gandolfo to celebrate the occasion, and who, like Pope Francis [Jorge Maria Bergoglio] will celebrate his onomastico, or Name Day, on April 23 – the feast of Saint George.

Adapted from the article on http://en.radiovaticana.va Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI APRIL 28, 2013 22 The in Christian Art

by Mrs. Marcella Massopust Perth Amboy, NJ

The Resurrection is Carracci, “The Three me not,” Corregio crucifixion two travelers central to our faith and Marys at the Tomb,” depicts the meeting of walk along the road the inspirational force Mary Magdalene, Mary Mary Magdalene and between Jerusalem and of paintings, writings, of Cleophas and Mary Christ on the morning Emmaus. In the painting literature and traditions of Salome visit the tomb of the Resurrection. She by Paul Brim, the two throughout the ages. of Jesus. They have come is crying. Mary sees travelers discuss how the I have taught public to pray. They brought oil someone she thinks is tomb was found empty school for over forty to perform rituals. In the a gardener. The Risen and how sad they were. years and while teaching painting an angel sits on Christ bears the marks of They did not recognize the History of Art I have top of an empty tomb. the crucifixion. She finally Jesus but since the found that most high You can almost hear the recognizes him. Jesus Stranger had unusual school students have no words: “Do not be afraid, said to her: “Do not cling knowledge of scripture knowledge of religious for I know that you seek to Me, for I have not yet they invited Him to events. St. Jerome said, Jesus who was crucified. ascended to My Father; dinner. “Ignorance of Scripture He is not here; for He is but go to My brethren is ignorance of Christ.” risen, as He said. Come, and say to them, ‘I am “So it was, while they see the place where the ascending to My Father conversed and reasoned, During the 16th Century Lord lay.” -Mathew 28:5- and your Father, and that Jesus Himself drew there were many 6. to My God and your near and went with magnificent paintings God.’”” - John 20:17 them.” - Luke 24:15 created by Renaissance The women in a mixture artists depicting the of fear, astonishment and Continuing this series of In “Supper at Emmaus,” Resurrection of Jesus and joy, draw back from the paintings of the events by Vittore Carpaccio, the events that occurred Holy Sepulcher. after the Resurrection, after their arrival in during the forty day “The Journey to Emmaus, Emmaus, the pilgrims who period before Christ’s In the painting “Touch on the third day of the are disciples of Christ Ascension into heaven. (but do not yet recognize Him) are seated with In a painting by Annibale (continued on next page)

Noli me tangere The Three Marys at the Tomb (Touch me not) The Journey to Emmaus Annibale Carracci Correggio Paul Brim APRIL 28, 2013 23 The Resurrection of Jesus in Christian Art (continued from previous page)

Him at dinner. When appeared again. When Christ blesses the bread the Apostle Thomas and wine, the disciples probed Christ’s wounds, realize His identity. he was immediately convinced of His divinity. The final painting is Italian artist Guercino of St. Thomas, “The has imagined this event Incredulity of Saint with Christ holding a Thomas.” When the banner, symbolizing the Risen Christ appeared to Resurrection. the Apostles as a group, Supper at Emmaus Thomas was not present. In the paintings and Vittore Carpaccio The eleven disciples were scriptures we have seen encouraged by Christ to and heard the good assure themselves that news of the Resurrection he was real by touching was first spread to the Him. Told of this, Thomas apostles and disciples. It declared that he would is now our turn to spread not believe until he could the word to our families, satisfy himself by sight children and friends. and touch of the Savior. Hence, the expression “doubting Thomas.” Eight days later, Christ The Incredulity of Saint Thomas Giovanni Guercino

Head of UGCC Meets With Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople

20 April 2013 I in his residence in commented the Istanbul on April 20. UGCC head. During the trip concerning the celebration of the “In my opinion, this visit is He stressed that 1025th anniversary of very important and it was the Ecumenical the of Rus- made on our initiative. Patriarch today Ukraine, the head of the For the Church of the is an important Ukrainian Greek Catholic ancient Constantinople moral authority Church, Patriarch is the Mother Church both in the Sviatoslav Shevchuk, and of all the Christians Orthodox world head of the Department of the Kyivan tradition and in the of Foreign Relations of who received the faith Christian world UGCC, Bishop Borys in the Baptism of the in general. Gudziak, met with holy Prince Volodymyr (continued on Patriarch Bartholomew Equal-to-the Apostles,” next page) APRIL 28, 2013 24 Head of UGCC Meets With Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople (continued from previous page)

The head of UGCC included theologians and fundamentally, and, renew the dialogue assured the Ecumenical scholars of the Ukrainian therefore, the renewal and possibilities of Patriarch of the Orthodox Churches of of the activity of the communion between the readiness to develop the USA and Canada and group on the one churches, successors of relations with the Church of the UGCC. hand would facilitate the Kyivan Christianity in of Constantinople. In interdenominational Ukraine and the Church particular, he spoke “As is evident, in the understanding and of Constantinople,” about the prospects last 20 years, religious dialogue within the concluded the head of of renewing the Kyiv circumstances in Kyivan Christianity, UGCC, the Information Study Group, which Ukraine have changed and on the other hand Department of UGCC reported. METROPOLITAN STEFAN’S SCHEDULE MAY 2013

April 30 – May 2 ARCHIEPARCHIAL CLERGY CONFERENCE, HERSHEY, PA MAY 4 PENNSYLVANIA STATE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CONVENTION, LANCASTER, PA MAY 5 DIVINE LITURGY AND SOCIAL GATHERING WITH VERY REV. ANDRIY RABIY AND PARTICIPANTS AT NEW MISSION, LANCASTER, PA. MAY 7 ARCHIEPARCHIAL WOMEN’S DAY PLANNING MEETING MAY 8 HOSTING EXECUTIVES OF LEAGUE OF UKRAINIAN CATHOLICS (LUC) MAY 9 FEAST OF ASCENSION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST MAY 16 DINNER RECEPTION IN HONOR OF HIS BEATITUDE BASELIOS CARDINAL CLEEMIS, FOR SYRO-MALANKARA CATHOLIC CHURCH, JAMAICA, NY MAY 19 ORDINATION TO DIACONATE OF SUB- WALTER PASICZNYK, ST. JOSAPHAT UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, BETHLEHEM, PA 10:00 AM MAY 23 MEETING OF CONSULTORS OF UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC ARCHEPARCY OF PHILADELPHIA MAY 25 GOLDEN JUBILEE DIVINE LITURGY FOR SR. OLGA MARIE FARYNA, OSBM, SR. ROSE ANNA BUKACZYK, OSBM, SR. FRANCIS BUKACZYK, OSBM SISTERS OF ORDER OF ST. BASIL THE GREAT, FOX CHASE, PA MAY 27-31 VISIT OF METROPOLITAN’S NIECE, HUSBAND AND CHILD – MR. AND MRS. CHRIS AND ANN SMOLEY, SON XAVIER TO PHILADELPHIA MAY 29 PARTICIPATE IN PRESIDENTIAL AWARD DINNER, UNIVERSITY, HONORING HONORABLE MIKE FITZPATRICK, MEMBER UNITED STATES CONGRESS FOR PENNSYLVANIA.

APRIL 28, 2013 25 May 2013 - Tðàâíÿ 2013 Congratulations on your Happy Birthday! Anniversary of Priesthood! Ç Äíåì íàðîäæåííÿ! ³òàºìî ç г÷íèöåþ Ñâÿùåíñòâà! May 12: Rev. Joseph Szupa May 5: Rev. Vasyl Putera (17th Anniversary) May 22: Rev. Msgr. Ronald Popivchak May 11: Very Rev. Archpr. John M. Fields (27th Anniversary) May 23: Rev. Oleksandr Dumenko May 12: Very Rev. Archpr. Daniel Gurovich (39th Anniversary) May 14: Rev. John Ciurpita (24th Anniversary) May the Good Lord Continue to May 14: Msgr. James Melnic (35th Anniversary) Guide You and Shower You with May 16: Rev. Paul J. Makar (3rd Anniversary) His Great Blessings. Mnohaya May 16: Rev. John Seniw (31st Anniversary) Lita! May 16: V. Rev. Archpriest Daniel Troyan (31st Anniversary) May 20: Very Rev. Archpr. Michael Hutsko (29th Anniversary) Íåõàé Äîáðèé May 22: Rev. Robert Hitchens (19th Anniversary) Ãîñïîäü ÒðèìຠMay 25: Rev. Msgr. Myron Grabowsky (46th Anniversary) Âàñ ó Ñâî¿é May 25: Rev. Msgr. Ronald Popivchak (46th Anniversary) Îï³ö³ òà Ùåäðî Áëàãîñëîâèòü May God Grant You Many Happy and Blessed Years Âàñ. Ìíîãàÿ of Service in the Vineyard of Our Lord! ˳òà! Íåõàé Áîã Îáäàðóº Áàãàòüìà Áëàãîñëîâåííèìè Ðîêàìè Ñëóæ³ííÿ â Ãîñïîäíüîìó Âèíîãðàäíèêó!

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