Official Publication of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia VOL. 77 - No. 16 AUGUST 28, 2016 ENGLISH VERSION

+ Reposes in the Lord

March 3, 1942 - August 16, 2016

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62nd Holy Dormition Pilgrimage The 62nd Holy Dormition Pilgrimage, hosted by the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Sloatsburg, NY on August 13-14, was truly a blessed experience for the 3,111 pilgrims who journeyed from near and far as well as for the Sisters Servants. The theme of the pilgrimage was “Jesus –the Face of Mercy; Mary – the Mother of Mercy. For more information on the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, please visit their website at http://ssmi-us.org/.

Watch videos from the Pilgrimage on our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/ thewayukrainian/videos (continued on page 11) Carrying the image of the “Door of Mercy” icon during the procession for the Moleben. OBITUARY OF THE MOST REVEREND RICHARD STEPHEN SEMINACK BISHOP OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC OF ST. NICHOLAS IN CHICAGO March 3, 1942-August 16, 2016

The Most Reverend Richard Stephen Seminack, fell asleep in the Lord, August 16, 2016 after a prolonged illness. At the time of his death, Bishop Seminack was serving as the fourth bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Nicholas in Chicago.

Bishop Seminack was born on March 3, 1942 to Raymond and Anna Cwiek Seminack in Philadelphia, PA. His paternal grandparents emigrated from Ternopil, Ukraine while his maternal grandparents came from Peremyshil, Ukraine. The oldest of seven children, he attended St. Martin of Tours Catholic Elementary School and Father Judge May 25, 1967 priestly ordination of Richard Seminack at the Catholic High School in hands of Metropolitan . Philadelphia, PA. University of America, Rome and received a , Lansdale; St. Responding to a call to both in Washington, baccalaureate degree in Anne parish, Warrington; the Holy Priesthood, he D.C. Canon Law in 1969. and Sacred Heart parish received a B.A. degree in Philadelphia. in Philosophy from St. After his ordination In the Philadelphia Basil’s College Seminary, on May 25, 1967 by Archeparchy, he served He also served as Stamford, Conn. in 1963. Metropolitan the faithful in the chaplain for the Sisters He continued his priestly Ambrose Senyshyn for following Pennsylvania of St. Basil the Great in formation as a seminarian the Archeparchy of parishes: Immaculate Philadelphia, as campus at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Philadelphia, he pursued Conception Cathedral, minister at Manor Catholic Seminary and graduate studies at Philadelphia, Holy College in Jenkintown, continued his theological the Pontifical Institute Ghost parish, Chester; studies at The Catholic for Oriental Studies in Presentation of Our Lord (continued on next page) AUGUST 28, 2016 2 OBITUARY OF THE MOST REVEREND RICHARD STEPHEN SEMINACK (continued from previous page)

Pa. and as a chaplain in Holiness St. John Paul II the U.S. Navy. on October 5, 1984.

When the Philadelphia Within the Eparchy of Archeparchy was divided St. Josaphat, he held in 1983, he was serving many eparchial positions as pastor of Assumption including director of of the Blessed religious education, Mary Church in Miami, diocesan consultor, Fla. and he became member of the executive incardinated into the board of the priests’ newly erected Eparchy pension program, of St. Josaphat in Parma, chairman of the diocesan Ohio, in which the Miami priests’ personnel board, parish is located. chairman of the diocesan presbyteral council and Bishop Richard’s Coat of Arms On June 8, 1984, he staff member of the offices was appointed by of pastoral ministry and Bishop Robert Moskal as of examiners for junior of Chicago on March 25, Richard plunged fully into pastor to the Holy clergy. 2003. He was ordained the life of the Eparchy of Church, Carnegie PA. to the episcopacy by St Nicholas. St. John Paul II Cardinal , He was elevated to named him as the bishop then With the image of Christ the rank of Reverend of the Ukrainian Catholic of Lviv on June 4, “Not Made By Human Monsignor by His Eparchy of St. Nicholas 2003. The principal Hands” prominently co-consecrators were displayed above an Early Metropolitan-Archbishop Christian sketch of a fish of inscribed with the Greek Philadelphia and Bishop acronym ICHTHYS, Robert Michael Moskal Bishop Richard strove to of Parma. exemplify the simple, yet complex role of bishop.

Bishop Richard relied Over the years, Bishop upon his earlier Richard was invited experiences in church life to observe milestone to help him exemplify the anniversaries, bless new motto of his episcopal buildings, baptize new coat of arms. Insofar as Christians, and bless the episcopal state is an weddings. He came to Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka, embodiment of Christ— honor patronal feast day Bishop , OSBM, Bishop John as Teacher, Shepherd, celebrations, or to be a Bura, and Bishop Richard Seminack King, Priest, and even sacrificial Lamb, Bishop (continued on next page) AUGUST 28, 2016 3 OBITUARY OF THE MOST REVEREND RICHARD STEPHEN SEMINACK (continued from previous page) visible sign of support to Protection of the Mother a struggling pastor or of God. congregation. A tall man, Bishop During his episcopacy, Richard could easily St Nicholas Eparchy “oversee” almost every observed its fiftieth element of eparchial life. anniversary. A gentle man, he was not overbearing in fulfilling The event was his role. solemnized with an opening celebration in His simple four-word the easternmost part of motto inscribed in his the eparchy—and a year- heraldry do not form long step by step, parish a sentence. They are by parish participation in individual notions that Schedule of Funeral Services for the late an ongoing process of express qualities of the Bishop Seminack: prayer as each parish priesthood of Jesus had the honor and Christ, not only in the responsibility to host a God-made-man model Chicago, Illinois specially commissioned He proffered—but Jubilee Icon of the attributes every priest— Monday, August 22 or bishop—can strive to 4 - 9 PM Lying In Repose at St. Nicholas Ukrainian emulate. Taken – Blessed Catholic Cathedral – Broken – Given are 2238 West Rice Street, Chicago, IL 60622 four terms that accurately describe the life and 7 PM Parastas for a Hierarch mission of Christ. Tuesday, August 23 Bishop Seminack is 10 AM Divine Liturgy and Funeral Service survived by brothers: Raymond P. (Carol) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Seminack, Robert W. (Janis) Seminack, Friday, August 26 Gregory J. (Bernadette) 9-10:30 AM Lying In Repose at Ukrainian Catholic Seminack, Stephen J. Cathedral of the (Ave) Seminack, Thomas J. (Valerie) Seminack 830 N. Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 and sister Joanne (Kevin) McCartney, nieces and 10:30 AM Divine Liturgy and Funeral Service nephews. Bishop Seminack Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery 438 Cedar Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

AUGUST 28, 2016 4 Obituary: Bishop Richard S. Seminack / Longtime pastor at Ukrainian Catholic parish in Carnegie, Pa. March 3, 1942 - Aug. 16, 2016

August 22, 2016 Bishop Seminack died Tuesday at age 74 after By Peter Smith / long struggles with heart Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ailments. He was 74.

By the time he arrived “He was an exceptional in Carnegie in 1984, the pastor,” said Stefan Rev. Richard Seminack Soroka of the Ukrainian already had a busy Archeparchy of ministerial career, Philadelphia. “He was working as a Navy loved by his people.” chaplain and pastor to numerous Ukrainian Bishop Seminack oversaw Catholic congregations. a small flock of about 10,000 in 46 parishes And during his nearly 20 and missions in a territory years as a pastor at Holy stretching from Michigan Trinity Ukrainian Catholic to the Pacific. Ukrainian Church in Carnegie, Catholics follow the he became known for Byzantine rites used by a common touch and Orthodox Christians but for working hard in the are also loyal to papal wider church, serving on authority and Catholic numerous commissions dogma. dealing with areas such as religious education. Going from a beloved Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka and parish priest to taking Bishop Richard Seminack at the Cathedral in Then came a 2003 on the administrative Philadelphia in 2014. appointment as bishop of duties of a bishop was the Eparchy (diocese) of challenging at times, “Someone’s going to be and earned degrees from St. Nicholas in Chicago Archbishop Soroka said. upset.” But “if somebody the Catholic University of for Ukrainians. He had to navigate criticized him, he just America and the Pontifical questions of how much listened. He didn’t hold Oriental Institute for “He was thinking about to maintain Ukrainian malice.” Eastern Christian Studies retirement, but he said language and culture in Rome, studying canon when the pope calls, you in the parishes and how Richard Stephen Seminack law in both places. do what you have to much to use English, was born in Philadelphia do,” recalled Russ Zorey, adapt to American on March 3, 1942, the He served at numerous a longtime member of culture and reach out to son of Raymond and parishes and other Holy Trinity who was the wider public. Anna Seminack and the settings in eastern among the parishioners grandson of immigrants Pennsylvania and Florida traveling to Chicago that “You’re never going from Ukraine. The oldest year to see their pastor to win on that one,” of seven children, he ordained as bishop. Archbishop Soroka said. attended Catholic schools (continued on next page) AUGUST 28, 2016 5 Obituary: Bishop Richard S. Seminack / Longtime pastor at Ukrainian Catholic parish in Carnegie, Pa. (continued from previous page) before serving at Holy bishop, Rev. Seminack Archbishop Soroka said. of his job, “he had to Trinity in Carnegie from told the Post-Gazette: He said Bishop Seminack rely on God’s ,” 1984 to 2003. “My ministry has always challenged “priests and Archbishop Soroka said. been one of openness the people to have a “Even with the challenges, “He was just a nice and accountability. I have mission mentality” and they never seemed to man, a down-to-earth said from the first day that reach out beyond the take him over.” gentleman,” Mr. Zorey I was ordained that I have church’s traditional hub said. lived in Macy’s window. around Chicago. Funeral liturgies are Everybody’s problem scheduled at Ukrainian Mr. Zorey recalled that was my problem and my In later years, with his Catholic cathedrals in at events such as his problem was everybody health failing, Bishop Chicago on Tuesday daughter’s wedding and else’s problem.” Seminack relied more on morning and in father-in-law’s funeral, assistants but continued Philadelphia on Friday then-Rev. Seminack The eparchy includes not to fulfill his duties and morning. listened closely to learn only historic immigrant even made an arduous about those involved and parishes but also more annual trip to a synod of http://www.post-gazette. worked those details into recent Ukrainian arrivals in Ukraine. com/…/Obituary…/ his homilies. in places such as stories/201608190254 California, where they When facing physical After being appointed as are assimilating quickly, ailments or the challenges

Pope Benedict XVI poses with U.S. leaders of Eastern Catholic churches May 18, 2012 during their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican. (Bishop Richard is pictured at right.) AUGUST 28, 2016 6 Condolence Letter of His Beatitude Sviatoslav on occasion of death of Bishop Richard Seminak

Wednesday, 17 August it. A lot of eparchial 2016 priests through bishop’s hands were pleased to receive the greatest gift To the most reverend – holy orders. Bishop Metropolitan Stefan Richard tried to be kind, Soroka, priests, open and attentive to consecrated persons and people’s needs. He was lay faithful in sorrow of a real spiritual father Chicago eparchy Glory to the faithful of the to Jesus Christ! eparchy who undertook many efforts for their Your Excellency! strengthening in faith. The late was open to maintain Dear priests and relationships with Church consecrated persons, in Ukraine, helping Photo of the American Bishops with His lay faithful of Chicago to restore temples of Beatitude Sviatoslav in 2011. Photo (l to r): eparchy! human’s souls as well as Bishop-emeritus Basil Losten, Metropolitan- temples destroyed after Archbishop Stefan Soroka, His Beatitude Peace be with you! totalitarian regime. He , Bishop Paul Chomnycky, was an active participant OSBM, Bishop , and Bishop Richard With a deep sorrow of the Synod of Bishops Seminack. I accepted news of the UGCC. concerning bishop of Chicago Eparchy Today bishop Richard believe in Jesus Christ. inexpressible glory to the Richard Seminak who say his last homily citing newly departed where passed away after a the words of apostle The death of bishop those who rejoice dwell long and severe disease. Paul: “I have competed Richard filled us with and where the Voice of The Synod of Bishops of well; I have finished the sorrow and brought pure joy is heard”. the UGCC and I with race; I have kept the emptiness into our hearts, all people of a goodwill faith. From now on the for to lots of you he was + Sviatoslav, extend our sympathy and crown of righteousness very close, sharing life Father and Head of the assure in our prayers for awaits me, which the anxieties and joys. But let Ukrainian Greek Catholic a newly departed. Lord, the just judge, will faith in getting one more Church award to me on that day, benefactor in heaven Today priests, and not only to me, but and intercessor before http://news.ugcc.ua/ consecrated persons and to all who have longed God’s altar console all en/articles/condolence_ all faithful of Chicago for his appearance”, 2 of us. letter_of_his_beatitude_ Eparchy say goodbye Tim 4, 7-8. With these sviatoslav_on_occasion to their spiritual leader words he is calling all of We devote the soul of _of_death_of_bishop_ who could show all us to make efforts in our newly departed Bishop to richard_seminak_77346. of us a real image of serving and spiritual life, the hands of our God’s html a merciful Father in so to be pleased and be boundless mercy and accordance with his life worthy reward in heaven say in faith: “O Christ and service throughout prepared to all of us who our God, grant Your AUGUST 28, 2016 7 This Weekend

Call to Prayer Beseeching God's Mercy Praying for the Intercession of the Mother of God Sunday, August 28, 2016 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian N. Paxton Street, 2 Blocks North of Route 42 Centralia, Pennsylvania Noon: Divine Liturgy Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka, main celebrant; Father Wasyl Kharuk-homilist

2:00 – 3:30 PM: Confessions Available

2:30 PM: Living Rosary with Reflection by Father John Szada

4:00 PM: Candlelight Procession with: ●Blessing of Water for the Jubilee Year of Mercy ●Blessing of Religious Articles ●Moleben to the Mother of God Celebrated by Metropolitan- Archbishop Stefan Soroka and Area Clergy ●Jubilee Year Prayer of Mercy ●Prayers for Healing and Anointing of the Faithful ●Veneration of the Icon of Our Lady of Pochaiv

During his historic visit in 2015, His Beatitude Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, of the world-wide Ukrainian Catholic Church, marveled at the continuing presence of the church in Centralia and the sense of true holiness which pervades the entire property. His desire is for all people of faith to come and experience this holiness, sanctity and serenity as pilgrims to this holy place on the mountain. During this Jubilee Year of Mercy all pilgrims are invited to walk through the Holy Door of Mercy for special blessings.

All are Welcome!

AUGUST 28, 2016 8 Centralia church named as ‘holy’ pilgrimage site

Published: 8/11/2016 Though the town is a memory, the church still CENTRALIA -- In this serves a thriving parish borough destroyed by family, with congregants an underground mine gathering on Sundays fire that resulted in the and holy days from relocation of all but communities throughout a handful of residents the area. and the demotion of all but a few buildings, During his historic visit in a white church capped November, His Beatitude by three onion-shaped M a j o r - A r c h b i s h o p blue domes still sits on Sviatoslav Shevchuk, a hilltop overlooking primate of the worldwide the once-thriving town. Ukrainian Catholic The stately Assumption Church, marveled at the of the Blessed Virgin continuing presence of the Mary Ukrainian Catholic church in Centralia. He Church has towered over also noted how the coal Centralia since the first region parish fostered services were held there four priestly vocations Sviatoslav felt a sense Soroka and clergy for in 1912. and three sisters to the of true holiness, which a day of prayer and religious life. pervades the entire spiritual blessings. church property. His desire is for all people The theme of the of faith to come and pilgrimage is “Beseeching experience this holiness, God’s Mercy--Praying sanctity and serenity as for the Intercession of pilgrims to this holy place the Mother of God.” This on the mountain. date is the Feast of the Dormition of the Holy From the visit of Mother of God. Sviatoslav and with the encouragement Church is a message of Metropolitan- Archbishop Stefan Five years ago on the Soroka of the Ukrainian same date, Soroka was Catholic Archeparchy of the main celebrant and Philadelphia, the place homilist when the parish was designated a holy celebrated its centennial site of pilgrimage. jubilee.

The first pilgrimage will “The main thing is that be held Sunday, Aug. I want you to hear 28, and the Very Rev. beyond the words,” the Michael Hutsko, pastor, His Beatitude Sviatoslav in Centralia invites all to join with (continued on next page) AUGUST 28, 2016 9 Centralia church named as ‘holy’ pilgrimage site (continued from previous page) archbishop said. “This Stefan as the main the Moleben. Food service will be church is standing after celebrant. Homilist at the provided from 1 until 100 years, despite the liturgy will be the Rev. to entering the 4 p.m. This is a rain or mine fire and the town Vasyl Kharuk, spiritual church, the Blessing of shine event. leaving, to deliver a director at St. Josaphat Water for the Jubilee message to the world: Seminary and an Year will take place Handicap parking will be We are to be like your Extraordinary Minister of at the Grotto of the provided on the church namesake, the Mother of Mercy during this Jubilee Holy Cross. That newly grounds. Off-site parking God, to be servants to Year of Mercy. blessed jubilee water will and shuttle van service others. After 100 years, then be distributed to all will be provided from you are all doing the There will be a living pilgrims. specially designated work the founders of rosary prayed at 2:30 areas near the church. the church wanted to do p.m. before the historic At the conclusion of the as well. You are giving and jeweled 18th century Moleben, prayers for The church is located on service to others, coming copy of the Icon of Our healing and the anointing North Paxton Street, two together in hard times Lady of Pochaiv. The Rev. for the healing of soul blocks north of Route 42 and good.” John Szada, chaplain, and body will take place, in Centralia. Carmel of Jesus, Mary as well as the opportunity During this Jubilee Year and Joseph, Elysburg, to venerate the Icon of For more information, of Mercy, the church has will provide a reflection Our Lady of Pochaiv. contact the church rectory also been designated a at the conclusion of the at 570-339-0650. Holy Door of Mercy and rosary. Confessions will be all pilgrims are invited available throughout the http://newsitem. to walk through the At 4 p.m. there will be a day at various locations our-hometown.com/ Holy Door for special gathering at the outdoor on the church grounds. news/2016-08-11/ blessings. chapel for a candlelight There will be religious Today’s_Top_Stories/ procession to the church articles for sale, which Centralia_church_named_ Celebration details for the celebration of a will be blessed at the as_holy_pilgrimage_site. Moleben to the Mother conclusion of the living html The pilgrimage begins at of God. Stefan will again rosary in the outdoor noon with the celebration be the main celebrant as chapel. of Divine Liturgy with well as homilist during

METROPOLITAN’S SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER, 2016

SEPTEMBER 2-3 TRAVEL TO UKRAINE 4-11 SYNOD OF UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS, BRAHOVYCH, UKRAINE 19 105+ ANNIVERSARY OF ASCENSION OF OUR LORD UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, SAYRE, PA 19-22 ARCHIEPARCHIAL CLERGY RETREAT – SAN ALFONSO RETREAT HOUSE, LONG BRANCH, NJ 23-25 UKRAINIAN CCA CONVENTION, HARTFORD, CT 27-28 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, PA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE, HARRISBURG, PA 29 CATHOLIC BISHOPS PROVINCIAL MEETING, HARRISBURG, PA

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Pictures from the 62nd Holy Dormition Pilgrimage in Sloatsburg, NY

Moleben on August 13, 2016 with Most Rev. Sr. Natalya, SSMI, Sr. Michele, SSMI, and Sr. Kurt Burnette, Bishop of Byzantine Eparchy Kathleen, SSMI at the Moleben on August of Passaic. (Photo: http://ssmi-us.org/) 13th. (Photo: http://ssmi-us.org/)

Bishop-emeritus Basil Losten, Bishop , Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka, Bishop Paul Chomnycky, OSBM and Bishop John Bura at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on August 14, 2016 in Sloatsburg, NY. (Photo: http://ssmi-us.org/) (continued on next page) AUGUST 28, 2016 11 Pictures from the 62nd Holy Dormition Pilgrimage in Sloatsburg, NY Photos: Siwak/Bilyj

Procession for Divine Liturgy on August 14th Bishop John Bura offered the homily during the Divine Liturgy.

Metropolitan Stefan Soroka and Bishop Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, distribute Holy Monsignor John Terlecky distributes Holy Communion during the Divine Liturgy. Communion during the Divine Liturgy.

Sr. Charlotte, SSMI Bishop Bohdan Danylo blesses flowers. AUGUST 28, 2016 12 Pictures from the 62nd Holy Dormition Pilgrimage in Sloatsburg, NY Photos: Siwak/Bilyj

Sr. Thomas, SSMI Sr. Anne, SSMI

Father Paul Makar from Cherry Hill, NJ Fr. Paul Makar, Fr. Roman Petryshak, and Fr. celebrated the Youth Liturgy in the Chapel Andriy Dudkevych all from the Philadelphia Archeparchy were among the celebrants during the Moleben

Sr. Eliane, SSMI, Sr. Natalya, SSMI, Sr. Tekla, Bishop Bohdan Danylo offered the homily SSMI, Sr. Cecelia, SSMI and Bishop Paul during the Moleben on August 14th. during Moleben. AUGUST 28, 2016 13 SEPTEMBER 1ST – BEGINNING OF A NEW LITURGICAL YEAR

O Author of all created things, Who established the seasons and the years, bless the crown of the year with your goodness, O Lord.” Troparion of the Indiction

The Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea in the year 325 adopted the first of September as the opening of the new Church Year and this day has been observed in the Eastern Church to the present time. The opens its Liturgical Year on the first day of Advent, i.e. the beginning of preparation for Christmas.

What is the Liturgical Year? It is “A liturgical cycle of the Universal or some particular Church, that consists of Sundays, weekdays, the feasts of our Lord, the Mother of God, the and the periods of fasting and forbidden times.

In summary, our Liturgical Year joins earth to heaven, and enlightens, purifies, sanctifies and lifts us up to God.

Katrij, OSBM Julian A Liturgical Year (Basilian Press: Toronto, 1992) pp. 11f.

NATIVITY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF a creature becomes the Her image is light for the about the Feast THE FEAST preferred dwelling of the whole Christian people” The origin of this Feast is For some centuries now, Creator” ( Andrew (Catholic Prayer in the sought in Palestine. It goes the Nativity of Mary is of Crete). Western Church). back to the consecration celebrated on September of a church in Jerusalem, 8th both in the East and “Your birth, O Virgin As these texts so clearly which tradition identifies in the West. The Feast Mother of God, heralded indicate, an atmosphere as that of the present of the Nativity of the joy to the universe, for of joy and light pervades basilica of St. Ann. Mother of God forms a from you rose the Son of the Birth of the Mother of link between the New Justice, Christ our God. God. At Rome, the Feast began and the Old Testaments. He took away the curse, to be kept toward the It shows that Truth He imparted the blessing, Rev. Julian Katrij, OSBM end of the 7th century, succeeds symbols and and by abolishing death notes that Feast of the brought there by Eastern figures and that the New He gave us everlasting Nativity of the Mother . Gradually and Covenant replaces the life. “ (Tropar, Ukrainian of God is a Day or in varied ways it spread Old. Hence, all creation Catholic Church)” Celebration of joy: to the other parts of the sings with joy, exults, Her parents, Joachim West in the centuries that and participates in the “Let us celebrate with and Anna, angels and followed. joy of this day.... This is, joy the birth of the Virgin people, all the holy ones in fact, the day on which Mary, of whom was born of the Old and New In ancient times it was the Creator of the world the Sun of Justice.... Her Testaments, and the celebrated on different constructed His temple; birth constitutes the hope Church. dates from place to today is the day on which and the light of by a stupendous project for the whole world.... 1. Historical Details (continued on next page) AUGUST 28, 2016 14 NATIVITY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD (continued from previous page) place. But now for some existence of Mary similar Christ: it partakes of a Hence, this is a Feast centuries, the Nativity of to and even more than unique plan of grace. that serves as a prelude Mary is celebrated on those of the Baptizer - God’s mysterious plan to the “joy to all people” September 8th both take on a significance regarding the incarnation brought about by the in the East and in the that transcends Her own of the Word embraces Nativity of Our Lord, the West. person. It is explained also the Virgin Mary Son of God at Christmas, 2. At the Heart of solely in the context of who is His Mother. In this and is expressed by the Salvation the History of Salvation, way, the Birth of Mary singing of hymns and As we know, the Gospels connected with the is inserted at the very carols. have not transmitted to us of the heart of the History of anything about the birth Old Covenant and the Salvation. Added to this theme of of the Virgin Mary. Their New. Mary’s birth lies joy on this Marian Feast attention is completely at the confluence of To place Jesus, the is that of light. With centered on the mystery the two Testaments - Messiah Lord, within Mary’s birth, the darkness of Christ and His salvific bringing to an end the the dynastic tree of His is dispersed and there mission. stage of expectation people is important. He arises in the world the and the promises and is “the descendant,” of dawn that announces The birth of Mary inaugurating the new Abraham (cf. Gal 3:16) the Sun of Justice, Christ is recounted by the times of grace and and the Patriarchs in the Lord. Protevangelium of James salvation in Jesus Christ. accord with the promises. (5:2), an apocryphal He continues and fulfills A. Valentini writing from the end of the Mary, the Daughter the work of the Prophets. 2nd century. Subsequent of Zion and ideal The one that united Christ tradition is based on this personification of Israel, with His people is Mary, Adapted from: account. is the last and most Daughter of Zion and Rev. Julian Katrij, OSBM, worthy representative Mother of the Lord. “Пізнай свій обряд” and The description - although of the People of the Dictionary of Mary (NY: in the manner of an Old Covenant. At the The virginity of Mary Catholic Book, 1985) apocryphal document same time, She is “the stressed by the Gospel - obviously presents an hope and the dawn is the sign of the Divine www.ewtn.com important historical event: of the whole world.” origin of the Son and of the birth of the Mother of With Her, the elevated the absolute newness the Lord. Daughter of Zion, after that now breaks forth a long expectation of in the history of human Importance is given to the promises, the times beings. the singular mission of are fulfilled and a new Mary in the History of economy is established Indeed, joy pervades the Salvation. In this light, (LG 55). celebration of this Feast the birth of the M is of the Mother of God. considered to be - like The birth of Mary is If many “will rejoice” at that of John the Baptizer ordained in particular the birth of the precursor - in direct relationship toward Her mission as (cf. Lk 1:14), how much with the coming of the Mother of the Savior. Her greater is the joy stirred Savior of the world. existence is indissolubly up by the birth of the Thus, the birth and connected with that of Mother of the Savior. AUGUST 28, 2016 15 NATIVITY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

THE ICON

Tradition is the source for details surrounding the birth of the Mother of God. While the birth of our Lord and St. John the Baptist are recorded in Sacred Scripture, the birth of the Mother of God has come to us only from non-Scriptural sources. The Icon of the Feast is based upon these sources.

The Icon of the Nativity of the Mother of God shows St. Anne reclining on a bed with an attendant at her side. The Virgin is generally represented in swaddling clothes, and in the arms of a midwife who is seated on a stool. St. Joachim is presented speaking with his wife. The midwife is reduced in size to focus attention on the holy parents and infant. In icons, the importance of a person is indicated by size. Size is not a physical feature of a person, but a qualitative element relating to importance. St. Anne gazes downward upon her new-born daughter. The servant in the middle stands ready to assist the mother.

The liturgy rejoices in the Nativity of the Mother of God with hymns and chants of deeply spiritual and poetic character. The chant sung at Vespers of this Feast summarizes the Church’s thinking about this event. “Indeed, some famous barren women have given birth by the will of God. But the birth of Mary surpasses all births in honor and splendor, as is worthy of the majesty of God. She was born of a barren mother in a miraculous way. Mary Herself gave birth in the flesh to the God of All, incarnate in Her womb without human seed, against the laws of nature...” The liturgy and icon call us to praise and worship God in His wondrous presence in our lives.

TROPARION — Your birth, O Virgin Mother of God, heralded joy to the universe, for from you rose the Son of Justice, Christ our God. He took away the curse, He imparted the blessing, and by abolishing death He gave us everlasting life.

GOD-WITH-US SERIES ICON # 20

AUGUST 28, 2016 16 Pilgrimage: A Brief History of a Long and Beloved Tradition

Almost as soon as Christianity became an established religion, groups and individuals began to visit sites with a special connection to the Church and its Creator. The first historically documented pilgrimages were to the Holy Land, specifically to sites inextricably intertwined with the birth, life, death, and Christ. Over the centuries, the concept of pilgrimage was broadened to include Rome (and especially the Vatican as the center of the Universal Catholic Church); places associated with individuals who had a significant role in shaping or defending or dying for the faith; and places like Lourdes and Fatima, where the Virgin Mary appeared to young children and exhorted them to pray and lead others to pray for the good of humanity.

The pilgrims came (and still come) seeking blessings, miracles, peace of mind, comfort, hope, reconciliation, and peace on earth. Some pray aloud in the language of their native countries; some pray silently in the universal language of the heart seeking solace and direction. Many of these supplications are directed at Mary, arguably the most beloved and trusted emissary of Christ, the Mother of God, who is venerated throughout the world as Healer and Protectress. And it is Mary who became and remains the beloved core of the annual pilgrimages hosted by the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great, Jesus, Lover of Humanity Province.

The tradition began in 1931, a mere two decades after the first Basilian Sisters came from Ukraine to the United States of America to help a young Bishop minister to a flock of Ukrainian Catholic immigrants. This first pilgrimage was a modest affair, organized by students of St. Basil Academy, which had been founded by and was administered by the Sisters under the guidance of Mother Josaphat Theodorovych and Mother Maria Dolzycka. The girls were so moved by the beauty of the event that they invited their mothers to join them for a second pilgrimage the following Sunday. Thus, on the second Sunday of May that year, Mother’s Day, twelve mothers and twelve daughters joined the community of Sisters in a procession to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, situated on the beautiful grounds of the newly constructed Basilian Motherhouse. They prayed the rosary, sang hymns, and chanted in unison the responses to the Moleben Akathist.

Eighty-five years later, the pilgrimage continues. Evolving over the decades, it has become a well-advertised, well-organized, well-planned, and well-attended annual event that attracts hundreds of people, each of whom comes seeking something in the centuries’ old tradition of pilgrims everywhere. This year’s pilgrimage, hosted by the Sisters, is focused on the Blessed Virgin with “Mother of Mercy” as the chosen theme.

Among the many participants in this year’s pilgrimage will be students and young people representing the Ukrainian youth organizations Plast and SUM (CYM), elderly men and women who have attended the pilgrimage for decades, families who have made the pilgrimage an annual event, neighbors and friends of the Sisters—all united in faith and all focused intently on the shared blessings of the day. Among the many special activities planned is the traditional procession to the Grotto for the much-anticipated healing and anointing ceremony, which traces its roots to the earliest days of Christianity. The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by the Most Reverend John Bura and other Ukrainian hierarchy. The homilist will be Very Reverend Archpriest Mykhailo Kuzma, Vice-Protopresbyter, from the Immaculate Conception Church in Palatine, Illinois. Archive photo from 2008 AUGUST 28, 2016 17

Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great Eighty-fifth Annual Pilgrimage

Sunday, October 2, 2016

“Mother of Mercy” Celebrating a Year of Mercy as proclaimed by

9 am - 11 am Mystery of Reconciliation (Confession) Monastery Grounds

10 am Holy Trinity Chapel - silent prayer site Holy Trinity Chapel Doors - designated as a Holy Door During the Year of Mercy

10:30 am Rosary Mothers in Prayer Holy Trinity Chapel 11 am Procession From Basilian Spirituality Center

Hierarchical Divine Liturgy (Bilingual) Faculty House Auditorium Celebrant: Most Rev. John Bura Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia Ukrainian Catholic Hierarchy of the United States Homilist: Very Rev. Archpriest Mykhailo Kuzma Eparchy of Chicago Choir: St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, Trenton, NJ

1:30 pm - 5 pm Food Service Featuring Ukrainian Cuisine Food Court Parking Lot Special Vocation Presentation and display - Rev. Paul Makar Basilian Spirituality Center

3 pm – 3:45 pm Rosary Mothers in Prayer Shrine: Our Lady of Pochayiv

3:45 pm Blessing of Religious Articles Shrine: Our Lady of Pochayiv

4 pm - 5 pm Moleben (Bilingual) Special Year of Mercy Blessing and anointing

Celebrant: Ukrainian Bishops and Concelebrating Clergy Homilist: Very Rev. Archpriest Mykhailo Kuzma Choir: St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church Trenton, NJ

5 pm Blessing of Cars and Buses Parking Lot

AUGUST 28, 2016 18 STS. PETER & PAUL UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Ss. CYRIL AND METHODIUS UKRAINIAN 301 FAIRVIEW ST. PHOENIXVILLE, PA WWW.SSPETERANDPAULUKR.COM CATHOLIC CHURCH, OLYPHANT, PA 6th Annual “RUMMAGE SALE” UKRAINIAN St. Cyril’s Grade School 133 River Street, Olyphant, PA

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AUGUST 28, 2016 19 Significant Events SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC ARCHEPARCHY OF PHILADELPHIA

For your information, we are listing the dates of some major upcoming events.

August 28th, 2016 “Beseeching God's Mercy--Praying for the Intercession of the Mother of God” Pilgrimage, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Centralia, Pa. Divine Liturgy at Noon. Prayer and Veneration of the Icon of Our Lady of Pochaiv 1 to 4 pm. Procession and Moleben to the Mother of God at 4 p.m.

September 18th, 2016 100th + 5 Аnniversary Celebration of Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Sayre, PA.

September Annual Clergy Retreat, St. Alfonso Retreat Center, th nd 19 -22 , 2016 Long Branch, NJ.

October 2nd, 2016 “Mother of Mercy” Annual Archeparchial Pilgrimage Passing via the “Doors of Mercy” at Holy Trinity Chapel Order of Saint Basil the Great Monastery, Fox Chase, PA.

October 2nd, 2016 125th Anniversary Celebrations of Patronage of Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church, McAdoo, PA Divine Liturgy at 1:00 pm.

October 9th, 2016 100th Anniversary Celebrations of Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Bayonne, NJ; Divine Liturgy at 11:00 am.

October 16th, 2016 Archeparchial Marriage Anniversary Celebration Divine Liturgy at 11:00 am at Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia, PA.

October 30th, 2016 Commemorating Most Rev. Soter Stephen Ortynsky, OSBM, first Bishop for Eastern Catholics in America. Vespers and Memorial Prayers at 3:00 pm at Ukrainian (continued on next page)

AUGUST 28, 2016 20 Significant Events (continued from previous page)

Catholic Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia, PA Opening and Blessing of re-located ‘Treasury of Faith’ Ukrainian Catholic Museum in testimony to first bishop.

November 6th, 2016 Celebrating 95th Anniversary of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church and 10th Anniversary of Ukrainian Cultural Center, Whippany, NJ.

November 9, 10, 2016 Archeparchial Clergy Conference, Washington, D.C. Celebrating 75th Anniversary of Founding of our St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary. Conference Program involving academic program shared with The Catholic University of America.

November 13th, 2016 Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the in Washington, D.C. Celebrating with gratitude the 75th Anniversary of Saint Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary, Washington, DC

December 9th, 2016 Feast of Conception of St. Anne. Annual Divine Liturgy of Thanksgiving for all Benefactors of Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, 9:00 am at Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia, PA.

AUGUST 28, 2016 21 AUGUST 28, 2016 22 Knights of Columbus Donation

Pennsylvania State Officers of the Knights of Columbus presented a Pro-Life Donation of $ 1460.00 to Archbishop Stefan Soroka to assist with archieparchial pro-life programs. In addition, the Delaware Valley Board of District Deputies of the Knights of Columbus presented a gift of $ 500.00 toward the ‘Confront the Deficit’ building program at the Chancery. Left to right are Past State Deputy Ron Cubbage, Sate Advocate Michael J. Kish, Archbishop Stefan Soroka, Council Development Officer Fran O’Hara, and Past State Deputy George Koch.

The generosity of the Knights of Columbus for worthy causes has always been substantial and reveals their commitment to assist the Church in its charitable and catechetical work. Recently, the Supreme State Office under the direction of Supreme Knight Carl Anderson provided assistance in the hundreds of thousands of dollars to assist with rehabilitative efforts for the victims of the war in eastern Ukraine. Their generosity for Ukraine and for our local Church challenges us to become involved and initiate and support the establishment of local Knights of Columbus Councils in our parishes. This has been consistently encouraged by Archbishop Stefan among our pastors of our parishes. Imagine what greater help could be rendered to so many in need if more of our faithful were part of the Knights of Columbus family! Our heartfelt gratitude to the Knights of Columbus for their generosity and goodness shown without measure. God bless you richly in ways only He can!

Timothy Cardinal Dolan’s visit to the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate

On August 15th, the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, the SSMI’s were truly blessed with a visit by His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York. Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass in St. Mary’s Chapel. The Cardinal’s inspirational words and humor were enjoyed by all. It was the first visit by the Cardinal and we celebrated with a festive dinner. The Sisters were joined by some of the volunteers who helped at the pilgrimage the day before and Lay Associates.

AUGUST 28, 2016 23 UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC ARCHEPARCHY OF PHILADELPHIA

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016

Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We invite all our married faithful to join with our Metropolitan- Archbishop Stefan Soroka to cel- ebrate their Wedding Anniver- saries at a Divine Liturgy in our Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 11 AM followed by a Banquet in their honor.

Registration Form

Husband’s name ______

Wife’s Name ______

Address ______

Parish ______Phone ______

Email ______Number of Years Married ______

Number of Guests ______

Deadline for Registration October 1, 2016

Cost: $50.00 per Anniversary Couple $30.00 per guest

Mail to: Office for Evangelization 827 North Franklin Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19123

Make checks payable to: Archeparchy of Philadelphia

AUGUST 28, 2016 24 40th Day Divine Liturgy and Panakhyda offered for +Very Rev. Joseph Szupa

A 40th Day Divine Liturgy and a Panakyhda Service were offered for +Very Rev. Joseph Szupa, former Chancellor of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka in the Bishop’s Residence Chapel. The Divine Liturgy Panakhyda Service was offered at the Chapel of the Chancery with Chancery Staff in Philadelphia, PA on August 19, 2016. Eternal Memory!

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Panakyhda

Cathedral’s New Rector

On August 20, 2016, Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka welcomed Fr. Roman Pitula, Cathedral Rector and Fr. Roman Sverdan, Cathedral Assistant Rector during the homily. At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Pitula offered some remarks.

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Photo at left: Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka poses for a picture with Fr. Roman Pitula at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on August 20, 2016.

AUGUST 28, 2016 25 Mt. Carmel-Centralia Parishes Host Annual Summer Camp— Vacation Bible School

Centralia, Pa.--The parishes said, “Each Monday emphasized given us. Annual Summer Camp- year, the camp is open that God gives us hope, Vacation Bible School to all youth of the South and related to Joseph Wednesday, the children sponsored by Ss. Peter Anthracite Deanery as being unpopular for his learned God gives us and Paul Ukrainian well as their extended dreams, and hated by wisdom. They learned Catholic Church, Mt. family, friends and his brothers, who threw how joseph used his Carmel and Assumption neighbors who are Joseph into a well and wisdom to guide Egypt of the Blessed Virgin between the ages of sold him into slavery to through a harsh famine Mary Ukrainian Catholic kindergarten through 8th Egypt. by storing bumper crops. Church, Centralia was grade.” They discussed how not held the week of August On Tuesday, the children only do they have special 8th - 12th. This year the theme were taught God gives gifts from God but how was “Egypt....Joseph’s us special abilities and to use the wisdom God Thirty children attended Journey from Prison to heard how Joseph was has given us, to use our the five-day program held Palace”. able to interpret dreams gifts to help others. each day from 10 a.m. for his fellow prisoners, to 3 p.m., coordinated The story of Joseph, from was able to help out The emphasis on by Camp Director Gene the Book of Genesis was Pharaoh and was Thursday was that God Lapointe. recounted during the five not only released but gives us forgiveness. days, with the campers honored. The children They learned how in The Very Reverend playing some of the reflected upon and dire need of food and Archpriest Michael Biblical roles. shared how they all have Hutsko, pastor of the special abilities God has (continued on next page) AUGUST 28, 2016 26 Mt. Carmel-Centralia Parishes Host Annual Summer Camp— Vacation Bible School (continued from previous page) close to death, Joseph’s a headdress and an long forgotten brothers Egyptian collar. show up in Egypt as they heard about the storage They also participated of food there during the in games, overseen by famine. They discussed Shane Larkin, that were how even when people popular in Egyptian times wrong us, and anger or were related to the us God wants us and Egyptian lifestyle. One teaches us to forgive, example was walking in as Joseph forgives his a relay while balancing brothers. a sponge on their heads, reminiscent of Egyptian The final day, Friday, the women balancing jus of children were reminded water on their heads. that God gives us family. Fr. Michael Hutsko talks to the campers They learned how Joseph Even the daily snacks forgave his brothers who were in keeping with the sold him into slavery in foods eaten in those times, Egypt and settles them corn, pomegranate, figs, in the land Pharaoh has olives and various fruits. given him. He care for Cantor Matthew Kenenitz, and provides for them, who portrayed Joseph because in the end occupying the prison or he always loved them. the palace, at the end They discussed how they of each day taught the should not only show children how to sing love to their family at the liturgical responses home and in our parish, to the Divine Liturgy but our human family and the importance of of the children of God singing in our liturgical throughout the world. tradition. By the Friday morning Divine Liturgy, Every day the crafts were the children were able related to the culture and to sing the responses to time period the camp the closing Divine Liturgy story, Joseph, is set in. This celebrated by Father year the children made Hutsko. a sarcophagus, weaved a basket, molded and During his lessons, Mr. painted a clay amulet, Kenenitz also explained made a game called the significance of the Senet that was popular with Egyptian children, (continued on next page)

AUGUST 28, 2016 27 Mt. Carmel-Centralia Parishes Host Annual Summer Camp— Vacation Bible School (continued from previous page) different parts of the from Ss. Peter and Paul’s church, including the parish, sponsored an icons on the iconostas, afternoon and evening and the meaning of our at Knoebels Amusement bowing and how and Resorts, Elysburg, Pa. why we bless ourselves. The parish men cooked a picnic dinner under Additional highlights of the park’s pavilions. this year’s camp included The campers and were learning about the honey treated to unlimited bee. On Monday, Nate riding on the amusement Weber, a nephew of park rides. Father Hutsko, who works Signing the picture frame for the Pa. Department Parishioner Georgeann of Agriculture, visited the Katchik, took the group the week so they can weeks of prep, lots of camp and explained the picture of all the campers share with their family hours to set up, and it importance of the honey in their souvenir camp and friends. is hard sometimes. But bee to our ecosystem. shirts embossed with the then at football, I hear He also explained the camp theme “Egypt.... The family cook out, with kids who never go to products that bees Joseph’s Journey from a lunch of hamburgers church singing ‘Holy produce and passed a Prison to Palace”, which and hot dogs, chips, God, Holy Mighty One’ piece of the wax comb has become an annual watermelon and drinks and telling their parents around and answered tradition. Each camper was held on Friday. about Joseph and his many questions posed signed the frame of During this social all the dreams and I realize why by the children. the group picture and families involved in the I do it.” received a framed copy camp, shared stories On Wednesday the men along with a book that from the experiences In appreciation, one of the Holy Name Society has all the lessons from they had all week. This parent sent this note of was also an opportunity thanks to Father Hutsko, for parents to share in “You do more than your the camp experience. job. Your truly care. You gave kids a week of pure Throughout the week, happiness! With people the children were who showed kids that encouraged to look for people do care for them. examples of the presence For some, it was the best of God in their homes week of their summer”. and communities. The camp is made Amy Lapointe, who possible by the year- works on this project round special fundraising all year-long, said: efforts of parishioners “Summer camp is a of Ss. Peter and Paul lot of work. Its takes Church. months of fundraisers, Learning about bees AUGUST 28, 2016 28 Summer Beautification and Renovation Projects are Underway at Manor College

This Summer, Manor College has been in the process of completing several large projects

JENKINTOWN, PA- Learning Center from the “These facilities of the environment of A series of significant Mother of Perpetual Help renovations are just student needs. summer renovations Academic Building to the the things you can see. have begun and new Learning Commons We’re doing so much About Manor are rounding out to inside the Library additionally, including in College: completion at Manor areas of online learning, Located in suburban College. The college has - renovation of the faculty development Philadelphia, Manor devoted the summer to third floor of the Basileiad opportunities, new is a private two-year remodeling, renovating, Library to support the and better fitness college offering more and beautifying Allied Health faculty facilities and shuttle-bus than 35 associate’s multiple locations on arrangements, additional degree programs in its campus. Included in - renovation of athletics teams and Allied Health, Science the renovations are the the ground floor of the more. We already have and Math; Business, following: Basileiad Library adding an amazing 9:1 student Technology and Legal a new smart classroom teacher ratio, wonderful Studies; and the Liberal - replacement of the accessibility, and greater Arts to traditional age main atrium area within - replacement of success for our students and adult students. the Basileiad Library with the floor in the Dental than our peers, so now Manor College provides new flooring, colorful Health Center we’re competing against its students with excellent and vibrant furniture and ourselves to stay ahead academic opportunities accent paint, and tall - refinishing of of the curve.” and a career centered indoor trees to bring the the auditorium flooring education that will instill outside-in along with new athletic John Winicki, Director of the importance of lifelong mats and new bleachers Finance and Facilities at learning. - replacement of Manor College added, the front walkway of the - fresh paint in “The main goal of the Manor College was Basileiad Library building multiple areas of the facilities related projects founded in 1947 by with stone pavers campus along with this summer is to continue the Byzantine Ukrainian new bathroom stalls on to improve upon each Sisters of Saint Basil the - addition of a new the main floor of the student’s experience here Great. As an institution sand volleyball court, Basileiad Library at Manor.” of higher learning related outdoor patio, paved to the Ukrainian Catholic pathway, and fencing, “Manor College is on Manor College Church of the Eastern complete with picnic the move, and our anticipates that the tradition, the College is tables and adirondack expeditious pace reflects upgrades will bring committed to instilling chairs, all affectionately our ability to meet not the college a fresh an understanding of being named “Blue Jay only contemporary, vibrant appearance, scientific, humanistic Beach” behind the St. but anticipated student enhancing academic and ethical principles so Josaphat Residence Hall needs,” said Manor’s and social opportunities students form a global President Jonathan Peri. for students. The college vision. More information - relocation of the is ambitiously perceptive at www.manor.edu AUGUST 28, 2016 29 Year of Mercy Column - September 4th The New Saint of Mercy

By: Mr. Peter Yaremko On September 4, Pope today is not leprosy or all hope and faith in life, Francis plans to canonize tuberculosis, but rather who have forgotten how Mother Teresa, whose the feeling of being to smile and no longer life sent the world a unwanted, uncared know what it means to single, urgent message: for and deserted by receive a little human that love and caring are everybody. The greatest warmth, a gesture of love the most important things evil is the lack of love and friendship—they turn repugnant.” in life. and charity, the terrible to us to receive a little bit indifference toward one’s of comfort. If we turn our Our prayer today: Perhaps we can best neighbor who lives at the backs on them, we turn Mother Teresa, Saint of understand why she is roadside, assaulted by our backs on Christ. Mercy, pray for us that worthy of veneration and exploitation, corruption, we may truly see the imitation by reflecting on poverty and disease. “Our love and our joy image of God in the some of her own words: in serving must be in spiritually most deprived “Those who are a burden proportion to the degree and disfigured of our “The biggest disease to society, who have lost to which our task is brothers and sisters.

PA Man Named to Knights of Columbus Leadership

August 24, 2016 hosted World Youth Day provide outstanding from a small Frackville in 2002. servants of the universal council, to have been Michael O’Connor, a church.” entrusted with this role.” Pennsylvania native, “The KOC convention was named supreme is always a moving and “I’m honored to have http://www.pacatholic. secretary of the Knights inspiring experience of been elected to this org/pa-man-named- of Columbus during their dynamic prayer and position,” said O’Connor. to-knights-of-columbus- annual conference in missionary commitment,” “I’m humbled, coming leadership/ Toronto. said Bishop Barres.

The Diocese of “I am personally so Allentown reports that proud of Mike and Pat the annual gathering O’Connor and their drew approximately contribution to the global 2,000 attendees from mission of the Knights of around the world – Columbus. including knights, their families and members “Our beloved Schuylkill of the clergy, including County – home of Sharing a moment at the Knights of Columbus about 100 members of Cardinal Brennan, Convention are, from left, Carl Anderson, the Catholic hierarchy Cardinal O’Hara, Bishop John Barres, Michael O’Connor, – making it one of the Father Walter Ciszek, Patricia O’Connor and Archbishop William largest international S.J., Archbishop Joseph Lori. (Photo: http://www.allentowndiocese.org/ Catholic gatherings in Kurtz and Bishop Ronald blog/michael-oconnor-serves-knights-of-columbus- the city since Toronto Gainer – continues to nationally-as-supreme/) AUGUST 28, 2016 30 25th Anniversary of Ukrainian Independence Celebrated at Philadelphia City Hall; Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka Offers Prayer for Peace in Ukraine Philadelphia, Pa.—The Ukrainian-American community of the Greater Philadelphia area observed the 25th Anniversary of Ukraine’s independence on Wednesday, August 24, in an outdoor ceremony on the North Broad Street area of Philadelphia City Hall.

The Most Reverend Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka, of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia offered the closing prayer, praying for Ukraine and all who lost their lives defending Ukrainian independence and sovereignty.

Philadelphia Mayor James F. Kenney, after receiving the traditional Ukrainian bread and salt greeting of hospitality from performers of the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble read the official City of Philadelphia Ukrainian Independence Day proclamation.

The proclamation was accepted from Mayor Kenney Philadelphia Mayor James F. Kenney receives by the Honorable Ihor Sybiha, Consul General of the traditional Ukrainian bread and salt Ukraine in New York, who addressed the audience. greeting of hospitality from performers of the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Greetings were offered by the Honorable Michael G. Fitzpatrick, Co-chair of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus; Colonel Bob DeSousa, State Director, Office of Senator Pat Toomey; the Honorable Julius Pranevicius, Consul General of the Republic of Lithuania in New York and the Honorable Ayla Bakkalli, Representative of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis at the United Nations, Adviser to the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations on Indigenous Matters

Dr. Zenia Chernyk, president of the Ukrainian Federation of America, which organized the event, gave words of welcome, after being introduced by Roman Petyk, Esq. who served as Master of Ceremonies.

The national anthems of both the United States Metropolitan Stefan poses for a picture with and Ukraine were sung by Yuliya Stupen, and the Halyna Bodnar and Yuliya Stupen of the Ukrainian flag was raised at City Hall. “Berehynya” Bandura Duet and the Ukrainian (continued on next page) American Children’s Choir “Soloveyky” AUGUST 28, 2016 31 25th Anniversary of Ukrainian Independence Celebrated at Philadelphia City Hall; Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka Offers Prayer for Peace in Ukraine (continued from previous page) After Metropolitan Soroka’s prayer, children released blue and yellow helium-filled balloons that slowly drifted aloft into the Philadelphia sky marking the Ukrainian Independence celebration.

The following is the closing prayer offered by Metropolitan Stefan:

We humbly bow our heads to You, Lord, in heartfelt gratitude for Your sign of hope for a people long suffering under oppression of persecution under communism, and war and occupation by a foreign neighbor.

Thank you for Your presence and blessings with all who have gathered this day here in this City of Brotherly Love to celebrate the Ihor Sybiha and Mayor James 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence. We are grateful for the Kenney with the proclamation efforts and dedication of those who raise their voice in support of Ukraine.

We pray for the freedom of all people in this world, that all may taste release from oppression and subjugation. A quarter century ago, Ukrainians rose from despair with hope as a free and independent nation.

Help us Americans to continue to peel the hope of the Liberty Bell in the hearts and minds of all who strive for freedom. Recall for us how our freedoms came with time and patience as our independent Flags at City Hall nation journeyed on its path of maturation. We recall the gradual process beginning with the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the Articles of Confederation in 1781 and the Constitution in 1787, and then amended with the addition of the First Ten Amendments, the Bill of Rights in 1791. We recall how our nation experienced growing pains as it designed the structure and implemented the ideal of self- government.

We recall the words of our first President, George Washington, when he observed, “Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth”. Grant, Lord, much patience and perseverance to the leadership and people of Ukraine as they mature in their democracy. Help all to be patient, good listeners, and enablers of a solid democracy. Allow no one to fall into despair and frustration, but persevere with optimism and hope. Inspire Ukrainians and Americans to sustain one another with steadfast efforts and hope to attain the (continued on next page) Children release balloons AUGUST 28, 2016 32 25th Anniversary of Ukrainian Independence Celebrated at Philadelphia City Hall; Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka Offers Prayer for Peace in Ukraine (continued from previous page)

liberty which You, Lord, desire for Ukraine and for all people of the world.

Lord, like the Psalmist, we too cry out to You to listen to the plea of Ukrainians for help from today’s oppressors. Ukraine has already been invaded in Crimea and its invaders have now amassed a huge invading army on its borders.

Lord, You have received the souls of over 10,000 soldiers and civilians who have died defending Ukraine. Grant them a place in Your eternal Kingdom for their ultimate gift of sacrifice of life in defense of others.

Thousands of civilians have been wounded and have become refugees. Grant Your healing to all who suffer. The celebrated liberty of a nation, Ukraine, is again being challenged, a challenge which will impact the freedom loving people of neighboring countries in Europe who have also released themselves from the captivity of communism.

Past atrocities and oppression of peoples often are enabled by the silence of other nations, and the silence of the respected voice of the Closing prayer offered by media. We recall the souls of over 8 million people who died of a Metropolitan Stefan Soroka forced starvation by Stalin in the Holodomor in Ukraine in 1932-33. The world remained silent and the media made only a brief comment as to malnutrition occurring in Ukraine at that time. Lord, do not permit us Americans to be complicit in yet another developing subjugation of a people and a nation’s territory by remaining silent. Lord, we cry out to you for help from our oppressors in Ukraine. Inspire all of us to vigorously protest the threat of liberty to Ukraine and to all people of the world. It is our obligation as we celebrate and value our own freedoms here in these United States of America.

Lord, we as Americans offer heartfelt gratitude for the liberties and gifts You so generously pour upon this nation and its people. We are a people of hope. Direct us, Lord, to generously share that same hope and optimism with Ukrainians in Ukraine, those living here in the cradle of liberty in this City of Philadelphia, and throughout the world who today celebrate the 25th anniversary of Independence in Ukraine.

I conclude with the words of prayer offered by the Ukrainian poet, Taras Shevchenko, “O Lord, Grant us leave to live! We have faith in Your power and living spirit! Truth will arise! Freedom will arise! And to You alone, will all the tongues bow down, for ever and ever,” Amen. Photos for article submitted by Slava Ukraiini! Glory to Ukraine! Rev. Roman Pitula AUGUST 28, 2016 33 25th Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration

The Ukrainian-American community of Perth Amboy, NJ celebrated the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 with a celebration of the Moleben to the Blessed Mother of God at the church, followed by a flag-raising ceremony and the singing of the Ukrainian national anthem in front of the parish school. The day’s speakers, Roman Wernyj underscored Ukraine’s achievements in a short period of Ukrainian independence and Olga Lytvyn spoke eloquently of the importance of this day for every Ukrainian living in the USA. The parish youth joined the festivities by planting an oak tree outside the school to commemorate the 25th Anniversary.

GALA CONCERT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 2016 UKRAINIAN EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL CENTER JENKINTOWN, PA

Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka of Philadelphia had given the opening prayer at the 7:00 p.m. celebration commemorating the 25th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine. The program had begun with an Honor Guard and the singing of the American and Ukrainian National Anthems, which was immediately followed by the reading of the Declaration of Independence of Ukraine, the document the Verhovna Rada compiled and approved. The commemorative program was filled with speeches, poetic recitation, song and dance. Mr. Roman Dubenko was Master of Ceremonies.

AUGUST 28, 2016 34 Pope appeals for peace in Ukraine

August 24, 2016

() Pope Francis on Wednesday once again appealed for peace in Ukraine, urging all parties in the conflict, as well as international bodies, to “strengthen the initiatives to resolve the conflict, release the hostages, and respond to the humanitarian emergency.”

The Holy Father assured Ukrainians of his continued prayers for peace.

The appeal comes on Ukraine’s Independence Day, this year marking Pope Francis at the the 25th anniversary of independence from the former Soviet Union. General Audience – AFP

The full text of the Pope’s appeal for Ukraine.

“In these last weeks, the international Observers have expressed concern for the worsening situation in eastern Ukraine. Today, as that dear Nation celebrates its national holiday – which this year coincides with the 25th anniversary of independence – I assure them of my prayer for peace and I renew my appeal to all the parties involved and to the international bodies that they might strengthen the initiatives to resolve the conflict, release the hostages, and respond to the humanitarian emergency.” http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2016/08/24/pope_appeals_for_peace_in_ukraine/1253261

U.S. President Barack Obama congratulated Ukrainians on Independence Day

23 August 2016 “On behalf of the people eastern Ukraine and corruption, strengthen the of the United States, its occupation and rule of law, and lay the U.S. President Barack I extend my warmest attempted annexation of foundation for economic Obama congratulated congratulations to you Crimea,” Barack Obama growth,” he emphasized. President of Ukraine and the people of Ukraine emphasized. “I assure you that the Petro Poroshenko and as you celebrate the United States will continue the people of Ukraine 25th anniversary of your “I wish to assure you to support you as you on the 25th anniversary nation’s independence that the United States work toward a more of independence. on August 24. This day remains resolute in our peaceful, prosperous, is particularly important commitment to stand with European future for all in light of the Ukraine as you confront Ukrainians,” the President threats posed Russian aggression,” the noted. to Ukraine’s President noted. s o v e r e i g n t y and territorial “As you celebrate your http://www.president. integrity as a independence, I also gov.ua/en/news/ result of Russia’s wish to applaud the prezident-ssha-privitav- c o n t i n u e d considerable strides ukrayinciv-z-dnem- aggression in you have taken to fight nezalezhnosti-37931 AUGUST 28, 2016 35 HIS BEATITUDE GREETED UKRAINIANS ON INDEPENDENCE DAY

“My appeal to all of us: Let us cherish our free and independent Ukraine.”

On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine, His Beatitude Sviatoslav greeted Ukrainians home and abroad.

“The gift of independence is a gift from God for all of us. Perhaps, other generations (our ancestors) would desire to live in today’s times.

Hundreds of thousands heroes have given their lives so that today we might have a nation, free and independent. This is but a gift we have received.

My appeal, my prayer, my request for us all is that we cherish, value, this gift, our freedom, our free and independent Ukraine and that we do all that is necessary to preserve this gift and hand it on to future generations.

May the Lord God help us. Let us pray together: “O Great and only God, protect for us Ukraine.”

With you, the Ukrainian people, on this Day of Independence,

Father and Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk

August 24, 2016

Department of Information UGCC

Unofficial translation, The Way

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AUGUST 28, 2016 36 President Petro Poroshenko met with members of the Ukrainian diaspora

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