Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia VOL. 77 - No. 11 MAY 29, 2016 ENGLISH VERSION Day of Vocations in Cherry Hill, NJ Pentecost Sunday, May 15, 2016 was designated as a Day of Vocations for the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Fr. Paul Makar, Director of Vocations at the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, and rector of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Cherry Hill, NJ, spoke about vocations during the Divine Liturgy in Cherry Hill, NJ. Fr. Makar said how it was good that the Day of Vocations fell on Pentecost Sunday because the Holy Spirit descends upon us and communicates with us. Fr. Makar urged everyone For more information on Vocations please visit the to open their hearts to His Vocations Website at www.ukrainiancatholicvocations.com call. (Photos: Tanya Bilyj)
Watch a video from the Divine Liturgy on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/thewayukrainian/videos RELOCATION OF ARCHEPARCHY FACILITIES HAS BEGUN
Your financial help is needed to progress!
The relocation of Archeparchy offices has begun. The goal is to more efficiently use our existing buildings thereby freeing the excess space for realizing rental income to help pay increasing costs of the Archeparchy. There have been no increases levied on the parishes to cover increasing costs in the past twelve years. Additional income is needed to cover rising costs of programs to avoid adding additional burdens on parishes.
The Cathedral Rectory has already relocated into the former convent next to the Cathedral. Some needed renovation work has been done, and central air conditioning is to be installed The “Treasury of Faith” Museum will be relocated to the shortly. Large rooms are being Cathedral Basement. Fr. Roman Sverdan shows Mother built in the Cathedral basement Evhenia, MSMG and Sr. Timothea, MSMG the area in the to accommodate the ‘Treasury of basement where the museum will be located. (Photo: Teresa Faith’ Museum and the Chancery Siwak) Library. The space is ideal for these uses. It is anticipated that the museum and library will move into the new location in June. Some cosmetic work will be done in the existing school building where the museum was previously located. A telephone and internet service also needs to be installed. Then, the Chancery offices will move into the former school building on the Cathedral grounds.
A major cost will be the installation of an elevator to be located between the former convent and school, thus enabling it to serve both buildings and allowing for required handicapped access. We are presently preparing for construction anticipated to begin in August.
The former Cathedral rectory has been prepared for rental, and the present Chancery facilities will be ready before winter. A realtor has been engaged to begin to advertise and search for suitable renters for the entire Chancery and Rectory facility located across from the Cathedral. The Residence for the Archbishop will remain as is.
To date, approximately 20% of what is needed to cover costs has been donated by generous benefactors. We need your help to achieve that which we feel is necessary to meet increasing costs. We simply will
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MAY 29, 2016 2 RELOCATION OF ARCHEPARCHY FACILITIES HAS BEGUN (continued from previous page) use less to accomplish the same tasks, and become more efficient. We also will be able to earn extra funds to assist in our ministry. Your generosity at this time would be most appreciated and will enable a successful transition.
Our heartfelt gratitude is offered to all who have generously responded to date to enable this transition. God bless you for your generosity and for your encouragement! Thank you!
Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka
Museum To donate make checks payable to: Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia 827 North Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
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Museum Chancery Library MAY 29, 2016 3 CHRIST – THE LOVER OF MANKIND
Is not “The Lover of Mankind” (philantropos in Greek) the best phrase to describe Christ our Lord in the Eastern Liturgies? This descriptive phrase resounds in the Armenian, Ethiopian, Greek, Malabar, and Maronite, Melkite, Ukrainian, Ruthenian, and Russian Liturgies. We find this phrase in the liturgical books of the Eastern Churches, both Catholic and Orthodox. In how many different traditions, we encounter this phrase in the ancient books and in various translations (languages).
The phrases “Lover of Mankind,” “Friend of the People,” “Benevolent God,” “Loving Lord,” “Merciful God and Lover of Mankind,” and others are but individual similar expressions of the same thought in the present- day translations of liturgical books and prayer books. Even though we hear this thought expressed every time during the Divine Liturgy of the Eastern Churches, we often encounter this too in the West. In the Latin-rite, for example, they are expressed in the Lenten prayer of the Liturgy for the unity of Christians, in the breviary, and several other places. Thus, this expression is a part of the general heritage of the East, and thereby one of its gifts to the West.
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During the Divine Liturgy, the priest prays: “For You are a good and loving God (the Lover of Mankind)” and again: “For You are a merciful and loving God (Lover of Mankind). After the consecration of the gifts, the priest prays: “That our loving God (God the Lover of Mankind) Who has received them (the precious Gifts) as a spiritual fragrance upon His holy, heavenly, and mystical altar, may send down upon us in return His divine grace and gift of the Holy Spirit, let us pray.”
During the month of June, our Ukrainian Catholic Church has special prayers to Christ, the Lover of Mankind. In the Akafist prayer service, we call Jesus by various titles: O most sweet Jesus, You are the praise of the Patriarchs, O most wondrous Jesus, You are the strength for the martyrs. O most serene Jesus, You are the joy for the monks. O most sweet Jesus, You are a pleasure for the pious. O Eternal Jesus, You are salvation for sinners.
Truly we Ukrainian Catholics pray and praise the Lord God as the Lover of Mankind.
- Rev. D. George Worschak
MAY 29, 2016 4 Meeting of Ukrainian Catholic bishops of North America
A meeting of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of the Winnipeg (Canada) & Philadelphia (USA) Metropolias was held May 24-26, 2016 in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada.
Ukrainian Catholic bishops of Canada and the United States praying at the Blessed Bishop and Martyr Vasyl Velychkovsky, C.Ss.R. Shrine before the beginning of their meeting.
Bishops pray for deceased bishops at Holy Family Cemetery in Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Ukrainian Catholic bishops of USA and Canada pose for a picture for their meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. Photo front row (l to r): Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak, Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg, Metropolitan Stefan Soroka, Metropolitan of Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Photo back row (l to r): Bishop David Motiuk, Bishop Bryan Bayda, CSsR, Bishop Ken Nowakowski, Bishop-emeritus Basil Losten, Bishop Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, Bishop Bohdan Danylo and Bishop John Bura.
St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church, Winnipeg (Photo: Bishop Bohdan A meeting with St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church children choir Danylo’s Facebook page) Winnipeg, Canada (Photo: Maryka Chabluk) MAY 29, 2016 6 MEETING OF CONSULTORS OF UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC ARCHEPARCHY OF PHILADELPHIA
A meeting of the Consultors of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia was held Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the Bishop’s Residence in Philadelphia. Pictured (left to right): Very Rev. Andriy Rabiy, Vicar General; Rev. Ivan Turyk, Very. Rev. John Seniw, Most Rev. John Bura, Auxiliary Bishop; Most Reverend Stefan Soroka, Metropolitan-Archbishop; Rev. Taras Svirchuk, CSsR; Rev. Mark Fesniak, Very Rev. Robert Hitchens, Very Rev. Joseph Szupa, Chancellor. Ascension Manor Celebrates Memorial Day with a Luncheon for Residents on May 26, 2016
Ascension Manor is a Senior Citizen Apartment Complex for people 62 and older. It is under the direction of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. For more information on Ascension Manor please call 215-922-1116. (Equal Housing Opportunity.)
MAY 29, 2016 7 Children’s Liturgy in Maizeville
On Sunday, May 8, Mother’s Day, St John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Maizeville, celebrated a Children Liturgy, where Rev. Roman Pitula offered the homily for the children of the parish.
A CHILDREN’S LITURGY IN EVERY PARISH DURING MAY
During the recent conference of clergy of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, our clergy favorably embraced the proposal of each priest offering a homily directed at children in every parish at least once during the month of May, 2016. The priest is to offer the homily regardless of the number of children which might be present. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to ensure the presence of their children, who will gather around the priest as he speaks with them offering his reflection and teaching. We are hopeful that such children’s liturgies would become a regular occurrence within all of our parishes. Please assist and support your pastor in this endeavor. This is to occur in every parish. We are grateful for the willingness of our Rev. Roman Pitula in pastors to reach out to the youngest amidst us. Maizeville, PA.
+ Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka
MAY 29, 2016 8 Children’s Liturgy at St John’s - Northampton PA
St John’s in Northampton, PA held a Children’s Liturgy on Sunday-May 15, 2016 at the 9:00 AM Liturgy.
Our church was full with parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and godparents! The children were welcomed by Father David Clooney. The smiles of our children help remind us all of the simple but powerful gift of the grace God gives us so freely!
Altar Servers at St John’s, Northampton, PA
Because of our very successful CCD Program at St John’s, we are very fortunate to have such an active group of Altar Servers helping Father David Clooney!
Front Row L to R: Christian Holmes, Maksym Komperda, Damon Hudak, Evan Chrin, Dominik Hudak Back Row L to R: Andrew Holmes, Peter Nush, Father David Clooney, Jim Chrin, Michael Harbove MAY 29, 2016 9 Holy Transfiguration Church in Nanticoke Celebrates Pentecost Sunday
Pentecost Sunday was celebrated at Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church in Nanticoke, PA on Sunday, May 15, 2016.
Pentecost commemorates the visible descent of the Holy Spirit in the form of “parted tongues of fire” upon the Apostles as they were instructed to preach the Gospel to all nations. Pentecost is also known as “Green Holyday” of “Zeleni Sviata.” The tradition of adorning the church both inside and out with tender green leaves honors the birth of the life-giving church.
Father Volodymyr Popyk explained the relevance Father Volodymyr Popyk and importance of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. “Tsaryu Nebesniy” was sung by the choir during the Divine Liturgy. Petitions to the Mother of God concluded the service. Myrovania followed.
Photo credit: Dr. Richard Barno
“Pentecost Sunday” Liturgy at a Peckville, PA Cemetery
“Pentecost Sunday” was observed May 15, 2016 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Chapel at the cemetery in Peckville, PA. Even though the temperature was 47 degrees, over 100 parishioners near and far attended outside. Ukrainian Catholics stood by the monuments of their departed family and love ones. An additional 45 choir members, under the direction of Maestro Patrick Marcinko III and parishioners sat in the chapel as the Divine Liturgy was officiated by Rev. Nestor Iwasiw, Pastor and Father John Wysochansky. “Pentecost” comes 50 days after Easter. This feast commemorates the visible descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. (Photos by Lauren Telep)
MAY 29, 2016 10 St. Michael religious teacher retires after 34 years
BY JOHN E. USALIS May 16, 2016
SHENANDOAH - Parishioner Alice Breznik, has been educating children in their Catholic faith at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, Shenandoah, PA for the past 34 years, but has decided to step down to allow others to take on the important role in future years.
Religion class students receiving first confession: Kyla Elizabeth Carado, Sean Foley, Gianna Danielle Perri- Detore and Destiny Ray Green lined up in front of the iconostasis — icon wall — for photos with Monsignor Myron Grabowsky, pastor, and while there, Grabowsky announced the retirement of Breznik, who was brought to tears when he thanked her for the work she did educating the children in the faith. Grabowsky called her up and presented Breznik with a bouquet of red roses and asked her to stay for photos with her last religion class.
“She has been a help to the parish, especially to the children,” Grabowsky said. “She helped give them a love for God that they need, and especially bring to them the awareness of who they are in Christ. That really is the basic thing that she taught untiringly. If it wasn’t for her, how many children would not have been instructed, and that is something that she dedicated her life to instructing the children and bringing them closer to the Lord. Her love of the Lord is manifested to the children.”
Adapted from an article on: http:// republicanherald.com/news/st-michael- religious-teacher-retires-after-34-years- Alice Breznik, left, tears up looking at a bouquet of 1.2042959#.VznUZul6l1k.facebook red roses Sunday morning that were given to her by Monsignor Myron Grabowsky, top right, for her 34 years of the religious education of parish children at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shenandoah. (Photo: John E. Usalis) MAY 29, 2016 11 May Events in Passaic, NJ
On May 15th, thirteen children received their Sacrament of First Holy Penance and their Solemn Communion at St. Nicholas Ukrainian CatholicChurch, Passaic, NJ. It was a joy to all of us to welcome them fully in these sacraments and be part of their celebration. We congratulate them and their families. May Jesus bless each and every one of them, always protecting, guiding and helping them to form their hearts as His.
On May 5th, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School Students and staff had a May crowing procession. This year’s May crowing was a little different. SNUCS Students crowned the Blessed Mother with hearts. On theses hearts they wrote or drew something that would represent the desires of their hearts, prayers of gratitude, offerings and petitions. It was a very prayerful moment of procession.
On May 5th, three girls from 3rd Grade were blessed as Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We congratulate them and pray asking the Blessed Mother to bless them and their families. MAY 29, 2016 12 Emma Pace Served as May Queen at Scranton’s St. Vladimir Church
On Sunday, May 8, 2016, Emma Rose Pace, daughter of Steven and Donna Trach Pace, was selected as May Queen and given the honor of placing a bouquet of flowers at the Icon of Our Blessed Mother. She made the presentation immediately before the 10:30am Divine Liturgy which coincided with Mother’s Day. Father Myron Myronyuk is pastor and currently her religious education teacher is Dr. Helen “Olenka” Chandoha. Emma has been attending Religious Education classes at St. Vladimir’s for the past three years.
Emma’s maternal great grandparents, Harry and Mary Trach, were founders of the parish and gifted the “new” church in 1932, which replaced the original outgrown edifice, with a magnificent stained glass window depicting the Annunciation.
Emma and her parents appreciate very deeply their Greek Catholic faith and their Ukrainian heritage as passed down by their ancestors.
Deacon Paul Makar receives Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministry
Ten years ago Deacon Paul Makar of Assumption Church in Perth Amboy, NJ began studies at the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ for a Masters degree in Pastoral Ministry. Unfortunately, his studies were interrupted as he was diagnosed with a condition and for several years he had problems walking. However, two years ago just before retiring he decided to visit the Seminary and see how many courses that... he would need to meet the 49 credits required to complete the program. He needed five course plus one unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education).
On May 12th graduation ceremonies were held at the Archdiocese of Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and Deacon Paul received a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministry. This is Deacon Paul’s third Masters Degree. He has a MA in Dogmatic Theology, MBA in Marketing, and now MAPM.
Deacon Paul is very grateful for the graces that he received from our Lord God Savior Jesus Christ and guidance from the Holy Spirit during his scholastic journey. Also, for the support and encouragement that he received from his wife Anna, pastor Fr. Ivan Turyk, and oldest son Fr. Paul J. Makar enabled him to follow his dream and to make it come true. What’s next? He recently began volunteering as a Hospice chaplain.
Fr. Turyk, Deacon Markar, and Fr. Makar Congratulations Deacon Paul! Your accomplishment is well deserved! MAY 29, 2016 13
UKRAINIAN AMERICAN SPORT CENTER - TRYZUB Lower State and County Line Roads ~ Horsham, PA. 19044 (267) 664–3857 ~ www.tryzub.org
FATHER'S DAY FEST
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SUNDAY, JUNE 19
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Region I National Cup Final Games
1:00 pm – Fest Begins
2:00 pm- 3:30 pm: Stage Concert Featuring: THE VOLOSHKY SCHOOL OF DANCE CHERVONI MAKY UKRAINIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE SINGERS: Sophia Pitula, Anya Malanchuk & Diana Sawchyn THE KARPATY ENSEMBLE Sponsored By: 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm – “ZABAVA” UKRAINIAN POLKA and BALLROOM DANCE THE KARPATY DANCE BAND
Authentic Ukrainian Foods & Baked Goods ~ Picnic Fare ~ Cool Refreshments
FREE ADMISSION (all day, all events, Fest, Dance & Soccer); Free Parking
Reserve the Date Sunday, August 28, at 12 o’clock noon UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL, ZABAVA DANCE & “UNITED UKRAINE – UNITED WITH US” A Resplendent Outdoor Summer Concert in the Tryzub Park
Ukrainian Music, Song and Dance in a dynamic, integrated program Collaboratively designed, arranged and choreographed by the performing artists
MAY 29, 2016 14 Summer Camp for Children
LAST CALL! What: Summer Camp for Children Age 8-13 “Vacation with God: Embroidery for Jesus Christ”
When: August 15 – 19, 2016 (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
Where: Basilian Spirituality Center, 710 Fox Chase Road, Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046
Sponsored by: The Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great in cooperation with the Saint Sophia Religious Association of Ukrainian Catholics, Inc.
The camp seeks to pass on both aspects of Ukrainian spirituality and cultural tradition. During this “year of mercy” the children will weave into their design the aspects of mercy – love, forgiveness, compassion, sacrifice and justice. The day includes catechesis, songs, crafts, embroidery and fun.
For more information contact 215.379.3998.
Registration form attached. RSVP by June 4. Participation is for those registered ONLY!
MAY 29, 2016 15 Holy Dormition Pilgrimage, Sloatsburg, NY August 13 -14, 2016
MAY 29, 2016 16 62nd ANNUAL HOLY DORMITION (ASSUMPTION) PILGRIMAGE AUGUST 13 – 14, 2016 SISTERS SERVANTS OF MARY IMMACULATE ST. MARY’S VILLA / SLOATSBURG, NY Theme: Jesus - the Face of Mercy; Mary - the Mother of Mercy The Door of St. Mary’s Chapel has been designated an Eparchial Holy Door of Mercy. We encourage all pilgrims to walk through the Door, visit the Chapel and obtain the special blessings of this Jubilee Year of Mercy. Saturday, August 13 12:00 p.m. Food Available at Pavilion 1:00 p.m. Akathist to the Mother of God - Very Rev. John S. Custer SSL, STD, Rector Choir: Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel in Passaic, NJ 2:00 p.m. Presentations (listed below) 5:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy – Most. Rev. Peter A. Libasci – Bishop of Manchester Diocese (grotto – English) Choir: St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Hillsborough, NJ Blessing of Water (front of Villa) 7:15 p.m. Teen/ Young Adult Gathering and Discussion (Pavilion) 7:15 p.m. Activity for children – Youth will also participate in the candlelight procession 8:00 p.m. Moleben to the Mother of God with candlelight procession (grotto – English) Most Rev. Kurt Burnette – Bishop of Passaic Eparchy - main celebrant / homilist Panakhyda – St. Mary’s Villa chapel **No Teen Camp Out ** Sunday, August 14 8:30 a.m. Materi Molitvy / Mothers in Prayer – Rosary / Singing (St. Mary’s Villa Chapel) 10:30 a.m. Pontifical Divine Liturgy with procession to the grotto followed by blessing of flowers Most Rev. Stefan Soroka, Metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia Most Rev. Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, Bishop of the Eparchy of Stamford Most Rev. Bohdan Danylo – Bishop of the Eparchy of Parma Most Rev. John Bura – Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia– Homilist Most Rev. Basil Losten, Bishop Emeritus of the Eparchy of Stamford Choir: St. Josaphat Church – New Britain, CT 12:00 p.m. Youth Liturgy - Rev. Paul Makar – St. Michael’s Ukrainian Church –Cherry Hill, NJ main celebrant / homilist (chapel – English) 1:00 p.m. Activity & Blessing for children/youth (Terrace) 1:30 p.m. Teen/ Young Adult Gathering and Discussion (Terrace) 1:30 p.m. Blessing of the Sick (St. Mary’s Villa Chapel & grotto steps) Blessing of Religious Articles (in front of St. Joseph’s Home) 2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross – Basilian Father 3:00 p.m. Moleben to the Mother of God (Grotto - Ukrainian) Most Rev. Bohdan Danylo – main celebrant / homilist Blessing of cars and buses – Rev. Ivan Tyhovych Special Video and Exhibits for the Year of Mercy on display in the Gallery CONFESSION AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WEEKEND Presentations in English: 2:00 The Joy of Love: Be the sign of mercy wherever family life exists – Most Rev. Bishop Peter Libasci (Bishop Libasci has bi-ritual faculties.)
2:45 The Gospel of Mercy: St. Luke – Sr. Kathleen Hutsko, SSMI Rt. Rev. Mitred Msgr. John Terlecky, Pilgrimage Spiritual Moderator MAY 29, 2016 17 Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate
2nd Annual Street Fair
June 11, 2016
From 10 to 4
Rain date June 12, 2016
St. Mary’s Villa St. Mary’s Villa - Sloatsburg, NY 150 Sisters Servants Lane June 13, 2016 Sloatsburg, New York St. Mary’s Chapel has been inaugurated as a “Holy Door” of Mercy during this Jubilee Year. In celebrating this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Outstanding Vendors the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate invite all the faithful to come and pray with us on a monthly basis during the year, and at any time Fabulous Food you feel the need to come and pray on your own. Fantastic Raffles Our next day of communal prayer will be on Monday, June 13th at 6:30 pm at St. Mary’s Chapel. We will pray the Bounce House Moleben to Christ the Lover of Humankind, with Msgr. John Terlecky as celebrant. All are welcome to come pray for the Free Ice Cream graces and blessings needed. Refreshments and a time for fellowship will follow. Music by DJ Mark Olsen The address is 150 Sisters Servants Lane, Sloatsburg, NY 10974. If you have any questions, please call Sr. Kathleen at 845-753-2840 Come join us for a wonderful fun-filled family day on or e-mail to [email protected] the beautiful grounds of St. Mary’s
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Sisters of the Order of St. Edmond’s Church Saint Basil the Great in Rehoboth Beach, DE
Annual Pilgrimage Rev. Volodymyr Klanichka pastor of St. Nicholas Celebrating Eighty-five Years as a Ukrainian Catholic Church will celebrate Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom at St. Edmond’s Praying…Healing…Life-giving Presence Roman Catholic Church, Rehoboth Beach, DE at 6:00 PM on Sundays: May 29,June 26, July 31 Sunday, October 2, 2016 and August 28, 2016. (Last Sunday of the month 9am – 5pm during May, June, July, and August.)
St. Edmond’s Roman Catholic Church is located on the Intersection of King Theme: “Mother of Mercy” Charles Avenue (Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis I) and Laurel Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE SAVE THE DATE 19971. For more On the Monastery Grounds information, please
call at (302) 762- 5511
MAY 29, 2016 19 Swarthmore - “Only 2 More Bi-Weekly Pierogie Sales until Summer Break. Stock Up Now!
Freshly-made Potato/Cheese filled Pierogies are back at Holy Myrrh-Bearers Parish and you can get them for only $8.00 per dozen. Only 2 more sales until we take our summer break. Stock up your freezer now to satisfy your summer pierogie cravings.
Please place your order by calling our parish office at (610) 544-1215 or send us an email at HMBChurch@ verizon.net. Please leave your name, phone #, and # of dozen requested. All pickups are made in the Parish Hall located at 900 Fairview Road in Swarthmore/Ridley Township. “Giant Community Flea Market & Craft Fair” Saturday, June 11th - Swarthmore
Everyone is invited to Holy Myrrh-Bearers Church, 900 Fairview Road, in Swarthmore (Ridley Township) to a community-wide Flea Market & Craft Fair on Saturday June 11th from 9:00 am. through 2:00 pm. If you or your family have non-food items to sell or if you are a non-food vendor, spaces are now being offered for only $20.00. Call (610) 544-1215 to reserve your space byJune 5th. Rain date is Saturday, June 18th.
“The Way” is going on a Summer Break in July.
Our first issue after the Summer Break will be August 14th.
Thank you.
Visit our Website for any news dur- ing the Break. http://www.ukrarcheparchy.us
MAY 29, 2016 20 St. Joseph’s Adult Care Home plans expansion
Facility is the only one of its kind in Ukrainian American community
By Roman Czajkowsky of Mary Immaculate, a religious congregation of SLOATSBURG, N.Y. - women founded in 1892 The scenery is stunning: in Ukraine, St. Joseph’s is 265 acres of green special in many ways. meadows and rolling hills. In the distance, deep Not the least for its valleys and haze-tinged location: The property on mountains. A smattering which it sits was formerly of stately dwellings built part of an estate owned of thick, grey stone, an by the great-grandson image straight out of of Alexander Hamilton, England’s countryside. a founding father of the A mini-Downton Abbey, United States and its first after the one in Lourdes, they are comfortable, perhaps? Not a far- secretary of the treasury. France. happy and peaceful.” fetched vision. You’ve The Sisters Servants just entered the setting of of Mary Immaculate It’s fair to say that St. On my visits to St. St. Joseph’s Adult Care purchased a portion of Joseph’s, a non-profit Joseph’s, I frequently Home, an accredited the current property in adult care home licensed heard people describe it temporary or long term 1941, and set out to by New York State, as “like your own home.” residential care facility renovate the buildings, is distinctly different The personal aides I located in Sloatsburg, among them a former from the more typical met, such as Monique, N.Y., that is unique to carriage house and impersonal facilities Antonina, Elba, Nancy, our Ukrainian American stable for horses that around the country. Talk Millicent and Mila, community. now houses St. Joseph’s. with residents, their family contribute much to the Adult care is just one members or visitors, and family atmosphere. Although it will celebrate of their ministries, which you’ll consistently hear Good-natured, quick its 75th anniversary in include education and that St. Joseph’s offers a to laugh, tender and 2017, it remains little comforting the sick. safe, caring and loving patient, they spread good known. But with the Besides offering a environment. cheer and are attuned to population of seniors retirement home, the each resident’s individual growing, many living Sisters ran a private “Each resident is treated needs. alone without help, as Catholic girls’ boarding as a member of one’s well as rising healthcare high school, now closed, family,” reads a typical You don’t have to costs, St. Joseph’s recent from 1944 to 1978. The letter received by St. be Ukrainian to announcement of a grounds also house the Joseph’s. “ There is always love St. Joseph’s. Its plan to expand deserves grand St. Mary’s Villa, an activity or event in the admission policy is non- greater attention, and a venue for popular house that is inclusive of discriminatory, and the support, from our retreats as well as all. Celebrations abound home caters to people of community. seminars and meetings. for each and all, making any ethnic background or Other landmarks include the house joyous and religion, male or female. Owned and operated a meditation garden cheerful…Encountering by the Sisters Servants and a grotto modeled a resident, one can see (continued on next page)
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Currently, half of the Security payments, can “We’re seeing more and station, a sitting room for residents are Ukrainian, apply for Supplemental more elderly coming to guests, storage areas, a though the proportion Security Income (SSI), St. Joseph’s with health mini kitchen, garden area can vary depending on which then pays St. issues such as dementia and additional parking. availability of rooms and Joseph’s $1,234, and or Alzheimer’s, and the But with an estimated the waiting list. “It’s like our gives the SSI recipient difficulty of children, project cost of $6 million, churches,” explains Sister $213 in pocket money. working and not being the dream of Sister Michele Yakymovitch, To be sure, with its 31- able to care or afford Michele and her fellow the administrator of room capacity, the wait care for their parents, but Sisters’ remains, at least St. Joseph’s Home. for an opening can be our qualification as adult for the time being, elusive. “Our ‘Blazhenishyi’ [the long: Currently, all rooms care does not meet some So far, only $500,000 has Church’s patriarch] said are filled and about a of their needs because been raised, with much to welcome everyone to dozen applicants are on they need a next level of that money already our churches.” the waiting list. of care,” she explains. “It committed to architectural was the state inspectors plans and initial ground Still, a distinctively Because the facility themselves that almost preparations. Still, Ukrainian vibe permeates lacks an assisted living gave us an ultimatum, Sister Michele remains the place. Sisters speak license, it can only they said there are a few undaunted. To build Ukrainian (as well as function as an adult people we have here support for the assisted English), Ukrainian care home, restricting it that either have to be living license and for church feasts are to the care of residents transferred, or we need financial help, she’s celebrated, traditional who are ambulatory and to change our license to knocked on the doors Ukrainian dishes are capable of self-care. the next level of care.” of politicians, clergy, served, a Ukrainian rite By law, the home also With an assisted living doctors and many more. divine liturgy or Roman cannot provide certain license pending and a Bishop Paul Chomnycky rite mass is offered daily, basic health services fundraising drive under of the Stamford Eparchy and Ukrainian musicians that are often crucial to way, Sisters Servants ‘ of the Ukrainian Catholic and other performers an aging population, aim is twofold: allowing Church is among the drop by regularly to such as administering the elderly as they age strongest advocates entertain residents. oxygen or injections, or to move from one level for the expansion plan, At a time of soaring adult providing wound care. of care to another in the arguing that it “has the care costs, St. Joseph’s is Consequently, residents same environment that potential to improve also eminently affordable. need to be taken to an they have come to call the life of many of the While similar adult care outside facility for such home; and to build an senior members of our facilities, including non- care. addition to the existing Ukrainian community,” profits, may charge residence. The expansion and would fill “a glaring as much as $6,000 Enter Sister Michele. A plan calls for increasing need in our Ukrainian or more a month, St. no-nonsense, energetic the number of bedrooms American community, Joseph’s residents pay and determined dynamo, with private baths, especially as the number less than $2,000-- $1,900 she is the key driver offering more spacious of seniors continues to for a room with private behind St. Joseph’s push rooms that would allow grow.” bathroom, $1,600 for for expansion to assisted husbands and wives a room with shared living and additions to to stay together, and Major financial support, facilities. A resident the existing building that adding other amenities, with an income of under would bring the total of such as expanded dining $2,000, including Social rooms from 31 to 50. facilities, an extra nurses’ (continued on next page) MAY 29, 2016 22 St. Joseph’s Adult Care Home plans expansion (continued from previous page) a $50,000 initial to some famous movie become too frail to stay deplorable lack of other donation, has also come stars who live in New on. Regrettably, it’s an elderly care facilities from Self Reliance New York City to interest them option that may not be within our community, York Federal Credit in our project, but none available to those with let’s help make Sisters’ Union. According to of those letters came no family or means of Servants of Mary Sister Michele, the gift back.” She adds with a support. Immaculate dream come came with the promise to chuckle: “But I forgot that true. contribute more “as soon they all have secretaries, The nationwide Ukrainian as the hammer hits the press representatives,” diaspora and American * * * first nail.” implying her letter most social and philanthropic likely went straight to the organizations should be Checks to support But Sister Michele has wastebasket. made aware of what St. Joseph’s can set no deadline for her St. Joseph’s offers. The be made out to: dream. “The architects This writer’s mother, much-needed monetary and builders hoped that who will turn 97 in a contributions will enable St. Joseph’s Home we could start (building) few months, has been a the home to expand and Building Expansion, and when the frost goes away resident of St. Joseph’s give many more seniors sent to: St. Joseph’s and the ground thaws,” for the past year and the ability to live out their Home, P.O. Box 8, she says. “But I guess I’m a half. It was a choice golden years in a loving Sloatsburg, New York a crazy dreamer and still she made, and was and dignified assisted 10974-0008. think that it’s possible.” also supported by her care environment. With a twinkle in her eyes, healthcare professionals. Reprinted from The she confesses: “I even It’s likely that in time For the sake of our Ukrainian Weekly did a stupid thing—well, she will return to her Ukrainian community’s by permission. www. I’m a dreamer—I wrote family’s fold should she elderly, and given the ukrweekly.com Italians of Salerno give their ancient church to UGCC community 11 May 2016 community of Salerno worshipping in the new extend sincere gratitude church. At the request of to the local hierarch, Ukrainian local pastor Archbishop Luigi, and all The city of Salemo Father Ivan Boryna, the those who contributed to and the municipality UGCC community in the action, as reported of Campania in south- the south Italian city of by thewebsite of the western are located on Salerno, south of Naples, UGCC in Italy.. the Bay of Salerno, on with the blessing of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its Archbishop Luigi Moretti The Church of the Holy population is 135 600 got the right of exclusive Apostle Andrew was built people use of St. Andrew church in 1758 in the city center (La chiesa di Sant’Andrea (via dei Canali, 10). http://risu.org.ua/ Apostolo). en/index/all_news/ After preparatory work ukraine_and_world/ On this occasion the in June theUkrainian ukrainians_outside_of_ pastor and the Ukrainian community plans to start Ukraine/63372 MAY 29, 2016 23 Pope: Gift of the Spirit renews our relationship with God entire work of salvation though, was ruined by Spirit. She is the Mother May 15, 2016 is one of ‘re-generation’, sin, and it is only through of the Church.” in which the fatherhood death and resurrection (Vatican Radio) Pope of God, through the of Jesus, God’s only- The Pope concluded his Francis preached on the gift of the Son and the begotten Son, that that homily by saying that the passage “I will not leave Holy Spirit, frees us from relationship can be gift of the Spirit allows you orphans” (Jn 14:18) the condition of being reborn. It is precisely on us “to enter into a new during his homily at orphans into which we account of Jesus’ death experience of fraternity, the Mass for Pentecost had fallen.” on the Cross that the Holy allowing us to see one Sunday in St Peter’s. Spirit “has been poured another “as brothers ansd Too often in this world out upon humanity like a sisters whose differences Beginning with the first we see “the signs of vast torrent of grace.” can only increase our joy reading from St Paul’s being orphans,” such as and wonder at sharing Letter to the Romans, the loneliness, the desire to Jesus’ promise that He in this unique fatherhood Pope said, “Here we see be “free of God,” or the will not leave us orphans and brotherhood.” our relationship renewed: difficulty in seeing others also reminds us of “the the paternity of God as brothers and sisters. maternal presence” of http://en.radiovaticana. is re-established in us Mary at Pentecost, the va/news/2016/05/15/ thanks to the redemptive But, the Pope said, Pope said. “The Mother pope_gift_of_the_ work of Christ and the “being children of God of Jesus is with the spirit_renews_our_ gift of the Holy Spirit.” runs contrary to this, and community of disciples relationship_with_ He continued, “The is our primordial vocation gathered in prayer: she god/1230020 Spirit is given to us by – we were made to be is the living remembrance the Father and leads us God’s children, it is in our of the Son and the living back to the Father. The DNA.” This relationship, invocation of the Holy
Ukrainian Pontifical College of Saint Josaphat greets Pope Francis
May 14, 2016
On May 14, 2016 Ukrainian seminarians in Rome (Ukrainian Pontifical College of Saint Josaphat), during the general audience, greeted Pope Francis with a small Ukrainian flag and a T-shirt of Venerable Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytskyj.
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MAY 29, 2016 24 Ukrainian Pontifical College of Saint Josaphat greets Pope Francis
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Pope greets Ukrainian children at Wednesday audience
May 18, 2016
(Vatican Radio) During this week’s general audience, Pope Francis extended a special greeting to a group of children from Ukraine, who had been brought to the Vatican by the international initiative Children for peace all over the world.
“I greet with special affection the children of Ukraine, orphans and refugees as a result of the armed conflict which still continues in the East of the country,” the Pope told the 80 children who were in St. Peter’s Square for the occasion.
“For the intercession of Mary Most Holy, I renew my prayer that we may strive for enduring peace, in order that it may relieve the so exhausted population, and offer a serene future for new generations.”
The Children for peace all over the world project aims to promote peace in the world – with a particular emphasis on Ukraine – through the use of maps which are then decorated with paper “world peace” doves, on which children write their wishes. (continued on next page) MAY 29, 2016 25 Pope greets Ukrainian children at Wednesday audience (continued from previous page)
The initiative was launched in Ukraine December 1, 2015, and was initiated by the Embassy of Hungary in Ukraine and the Honorary Consulate of Hungary in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Since its beginning in November, 2013, the conflict in Ukraine has forced more than a million into displacement, with hundreds of thousands of those affected being children.
In April, Pope Francis issued an appeal for peace in Ukraine, calling European churches to take up a collection for those affected by the conflict. Pope Francis greeted a group of Ukrainian children during Wednesday’s General Audience in St. Peter’s http://en.radiovaticana.va/ Square, 18 May 2016. - ANSA news/2016/05/18/pope_ greets_ukrainian_children_at_ wednesday_audience/1230659
Ukrainian religious leaders stand for independent and just judicial system
18 May 2016
The Ukrainian Council of Churches and religious organizations expressed readiness for dialogue and cooperation with the leaders and all the panel of judges of Ukraine for justice in the state based on the rule of law.
Religious leaders issued a joint appeal on establishment of justice in Ukraine at the meeting of the All- Ukraine Council of Churches, held on 17 May under the chairmanship of Senior Bishop Leonid Padun of the Ukrainian Christian Evangelical Church, the Institute of Religious Freedom reports.
“We urge Ukrainian judges to seek more justice in the norms of law, taking into account not only the letter but also the spirit of the law based on justice and r find more courage to separate from dishonest colleagues – from the persons whose action or inaction is incompatible with high position of a judge,” the AUCCRO statement goes. (continued on next page)
MAY 29, 2016 26 Ukrainian religious leaders stand for independent and just judicial system
(continued from previous page) Meanwhile, Council of Churches denounced the radical actions of some leaders who “incite hatred and contempt of court, inciting people to commit openly illegal, and sometimes criminal, violent acts against judges.” According to religious leaders, such actions destroy the authority of the court and respect thereto, destroy faith in righteousness and justice which is the obstacle to judicial reform.
Before considering of the appeal, the meeting heard a judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Petro Stetsiuk who described the stages of the judicial system of Ukraine, the century-long history of modern Ukrainian judiciary, challenges and features of judicial reform.
Head of the UGCC Supreme Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk stressed the importance of consolidating efforts of the AUCCRO as one of the largest institutions of civil society in promoting dialogue and cooperation with the leadership of the judiciary and the judiciary as a whole to promote judicial reform, strengthening judicial independence and fair judiciary in Ukraine.
Assistant Chief Rabbi of Kyiv and Ukraine, Doctor of Law Gennady Bilorytskyy stressed the important role of judges in society, which is assigned to them in the Scriptures. “God’s will in this world is realized through justice, in consequence of which people say there is God in this world,” he stressed.
During the meeting, religious leaders also planned international events for this year. In particular, to strengthen the friendly Polish-Ukrainian relations, it was decided to carry out in the near future visit of the official delegation of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations in the Republic of Poland to strengthen good neighborly relations and mutually beneficial relations between civil societies of Ukraine and Poland.
According to the Regulations, the AUCCRO presidency in the next six-month period has passed to the head of Evangelical Baptist Union of Ukraine Valery Antoniuk. http://risu.org.ua/en/index/all_news/state/legislation/63437
MAY 29, 2016 27 POPE FRANCIS BLESSES UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS
On Wednesday, May 25, The Department of 2016, before the general Information of the audience, His Holiness UGCC reports that the Pope Francis while conversation was about greeting the pilgrims went the participants of the 28th to the group of Ukrainian International Pilgrimage military. This the Pope of military personnel did while travelling in his to the Marian center in Popemobile throughout France, which took place the sections of St. Peter’s from May 20th to 22nd Square. of this year. The theme of the pilgrimage was The Holy Father greeted “The doors are always the Ukrainian soldiers opened,” and its main peace. From 1996 it France to meet with the who had previously took topic was the Mercy of has brought together Pope. part in a pilgrimage God. the military service and to Lourdes, France. defenders of Ukraine. Unofficial translation of The Pope blessed the Military personnel from It already has become an article on: http://news. Ukrainian soldiers. numerous countries a tradition that upon ugcc.ua/video/papa_ Among them were those throughout the world completion of the frantsisk_poblagosloviv_ wounded in the conflict participate annually in pilgrimage in France, ukrainskih_vіyskovih_ zone ATO. this pilgrimage, coming the Ukrainian military 76779.html together to pray for participating travel from Pope at Wednesday audience: Persevere in prayer
May 25, 2016 the unjust judge and the teaches us to present our a Father filled with love widow (Lk 18:1-8). In petitions with complete and mercy, is ever ready (Vatican Radio) Pope telling us that even an trust in Father’s gracious to come to the aid of his Francis centered the unscrupulous judge will will. The parable of children. catechesis of this finally render justice to the unjust judge and week’s Wednesday a poor woman because the widow ends with a http://en.radiovaticana. general audience on of her persistence, pointed question: “When va/news/2016/05/25/ the importance of Jesus encourages us to the Son of Man comes, pope_at_wednesday_ persevering in prayer. persevere in prayer to will he find faith on earth”? audience_persevere_in_ our heavenly Father, who (v. 8). Perseverance in prayer/1232233 Below, please find the is infinitely just and loving. prayer keeps our faith official English-language He also assures us that alive and summary of the Holy God will not only hear s t r o n g . Father’s prepared our prayers, but will not For in that remarks: delay in answering them prayer, we (vv. 7-8). The Gospels experience Dear Brothers and tell us that Jesus himself t h e Sisters: In our continuing prayed constantly. His compassion catechesis for this Holy own intense prayer in the of God Year of Mercy, we now Garden of Gethsemane who, like turn to the parable of is a model for our own: it MAY 29, 2016 28 June 2016 - ×åðâíÿ 2016 Congratulations on your Happy Birthday! Anniversary of Priesthood!
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