Official Publication of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia VOL. 74 - No. 13 AUGUST 11, 2013 ENGLISH VERSION The Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great Elect New General Administration in Rome On July 8-24, 2013 the Tenth General Chapter of the Sisters of the Order of Basil the Great was held in Rome. On Friday, July 19th, according to the new calendar, the Feast of Saint Macrina, the sister of Saint Basil the Great, who is considered to be the founder of the female branch of the Basilian monastic tradition and is the patron of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great, a Celebratory Divine Liturgy for the members of the Capitula was led by Dionysiy (Liakhovych), the Apostolic Visitator for Ukrainian Greek-Catholics in Italy and Photo (l. to r.): Sister Dia, Sister Lydia Anna, Sister Spain. On that day the sisters were also Mariela, Sister Daniela and Sister Nazariya. (http:// commemorating the 60th anniversary www.basiliansisters.org/x-generalchapter.html) of the centralization of the Order, meaning the union of the monasteries under the leadership of the Generalate in Rome.

The sisters-delegates began the election process for the new General . Rev. Konstantin Adam, rector of the Papal Institute Angelicum, an expert in canon law, presided over the election. Sister Dia Stasiuk from the Province of the Most Holy in was chosen as the General Superior for the coming six-year term. We note that Sister Dia already fulfilled this role in 1989-2001.

The election of the main advisers who will assist the General Superior in managing the Order was held on the following day. Sr. Lydia Anna Sawka from USA was chosen as the First Councilor and Vicar, Sr. Mariela Rotzen from Argentine was chosen as Second Councilor, Sr. Daniela Stefkova from the Slovak Republic was chosen (continued on next page) Highlights inside this issue: +Bishop Lotocky Funeral - Pg. 4 Basilian Sisters Jubilee - Pg. 9

Metropolitan Stefan’s Announcements - Pg. 6 Seminary Day - Pg. 14 Knights of Columbus - Pg. 7 History of the diaconate - Pg.16 The Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great Elect New General Administration in Rome

(continued from previous page) as Third Councilor, and monastic communities of order is composed Brazil, Hungary) and the Sr. Nazariya Mykhaylyuk various Eastern Catholic of eight provinces contemplative monastery from Ukraine were chosen Churches of the Byzantine (Argentine, Croatia, of the Sacred Heart in as Fourth Councilor. tradition, basically Poland, Romania, Middletown, USA. monastic traditions Slovak Republic, and The Basilian Sisters which follow the order two in USA), two vice- Adapted from the are members of an of Saint Basil the Great. provinces (Croatia and article on http:// international order The Main administration Slovak Republic), three www.ugcc.org.ua which unites the female is in Rome, while the delegatures (Australia,

The Chapter body is pictured with the new Administration. (http://www.basiliansisters.org/x-generalchapter.html)

Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God - August 15th

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.” He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” (Lk. 10: 38-42; 11: 27-28) (continued on next page) AUGUST 11, 2013 2 Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God (continued from previous page) The Feast of the as all of us are saved of the Apostles were bier. Christ, standing Dormition or Falling from trials, sufferings, scattered throughout behind the Mother of Asleep of the Mother of and death of this world. the world preaching the God, is her Son, Who God commemorates the Having truly died, she Gospel. All but Thomas has come to receive death, resurrection, and was raised by her Son as were miraculously His Mother’s soul into glorification of Christ’s the “Mother of Life” and brought to the heaven; He holds in His mother. already participates in the aloft on clouds. left arm an infant in white, eternal life of paradise symbolizing the soul of the By promulgating the Bull which is prepared and As they stood around her Mother of God reborn Munificentissimus Deus, 1 promised to all who “hear bedside, she commended in her glory in heaven; November, 1950, the word of God and her spirit to the Lord and Christ also is robed in Pius XII declared infallibly keep it.” (Luke 11:27-28) Jesus descended from white and appears in that the Assumption of Finally, we celebrate the Heaven, taking up her an aureole (elongated the Blessed Virgin Mary fact that what happens soul in His arms. The halo) depicting the Light was a dogma of the to Mary happens to all Apostles sang the funeral of His Divinity. This Catholic Faith. Likewise, who imitate her holy life hymns in her honor and imagery is the reversal the Second Vatican of humility, obedience carried her body to a of the imagery of Mary Council taught in the and love. tomb in Cedron near holding the infant Jesus Dogmatic Constitution Gethsemane. When in her arms in swaddling Lumen Gentium that It is important to a Jewish man tried to clothes at His nativity. “the Immaculate Virgin, remember that there are interrupt their solemn preserved free from no relics of the Mother of procession, an angel The Apostles are depicted all stain of , God. Their existence has of the Lord came and on either side of the bier was taken up body and never been mentioned punished him by cutting stand the Apostles; the soul into heavenly glory, throughout history. At one off his hands, which were group on the left is led when her earthly life was time in Constantinople later healed. by St. Peter who stands over, and exalted by the there was a center of at the head of the bier; Lord as Queen over all pilgrimage where the The Apostle Thomas the group on the right things. belt and veil of the Virgin arrived on the third is led by St. Paul who were venerated. day and wished to see stands at the foot of the As with the Nativity of the Virgin for the last bier. Below the bier is the Virgin (September From the Tradition of time. They discovered a figure of Antonius 8) and the feast of her the Church an empty tomb. Church the Jew, who tried to Entrance to the Temple tradition relates that the disrupt the procession, (November 21), the Feast Following the day of Mother of God was was punished, but later of the Assumption also Pentecost, the Mother of resurrected bodily and repented of his sins and comes from the Tradition God remained in the city taken to heaven, the embraced Christianity of the Church. There we of Jerusalem, comforting same reward that awaits through . learn that Mary died as the infant Christian all the righteous on the all people die because community. She was Last Day. http://www. she had a mortal human living in the house of the theologic.com/ nature affected by the beloved Apostle John, The Icon of the corruption of this world. later the Evangelist. At Dormition The Church proclaims the time of her death that Mary needed to (tradition states she was The Mother of God is be saved by Christ just in her early fifties) many depicted upon the funeral AUGUST 11, 2013 3 BISHOP INNOCENT LOTOCKY, OSBM 1915-2013

Retired Bishop of St (Tytyn). At age 13 he United States He was pastor and Superior of Nicholas in entered the Gymnasium Superior and Master Chicago, +Innocent of the Basilian Fathers of Novices in Dawson, in Hamtramck, Lotocky fell asleep in the in Buchach. After Pennsylvania. Five years Michigan. During this Lord July 4, 2013. His completing his studies later he became the time Fr Innocent was also funeral services and burial in 1932, he entered the of the named a delegate to the were celebrated July 12 of the Basilian Basilian Fathers. In 1953 General Chapter of the and 13 in Chicago at St Fathers.in Krechiv, he was made pastor of Basilian Fathers (1963) Nicholas Cathedral and pronouncing his solemn St George Ukrainian and from 1962-1980 the parish cemetery. vows August 8, 1937. in New was also a member of York City, New York. In the Provincial Council of At age 97 he was the At age 25 he was 1958 he was appointed the Basilian Fathers in the oldest bishop in the ordained to the priesthood Novice Mater in Glen United States. Upon the Ukrainian Catholic by Bishop Blessed Paul Cove, Long Island, New death of Bishop Jaroslav Church worldwide. Peter (Gojdich, OSBM) York until 1960 when (Gabro), he was chosen Bishop Innocent was of Presov, in Omolouc he was named Superior as the second eparch of relatively active until (Czechoslovakia) on and in 1961 pastor of St Nicholas Eparchy. recently. On June 29, November 24, 1940. St Nicholas Parish, inn he was admitted to the He did pastoral work Chicago, Illinois. On March 1, 1981 he was hospital with breathing in Vienna (Austria) while elevated to the episcopal difficulties. earning a Doctorate It was in 1961 that the dignity by with a dissertation theme Eparchy of St Nicholas Joseph (Slipyj), along The future bishop was “The Holy Spirit in the was established. The with co-consecrators born November 3, Liturgy.” parish was named Bishop Basil (Losten) of 1915 in Stary Petrykivci, a cathedral, staffed Stamford and Bishop (Ukraine) the youngest of He did additional now by clergy of the Neil (Savaryn OSBM) of two daughter and two pastoral work in Belgium, eparchy. From 1962- sons of Stefan and Maria and in 1946 came to the 1981 he served as (continued on next page) AUGUST 11, 2013 4 BISHOP INNOCENT LOTOCKY, OSBM 1915-2013

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Edmonton. He served as the cathedral parish. Bishop Emeritus Basil Francis Kane, as well the Eparch of St Nicholas (Losten) of Stamford; as a number of clergy until his retirement on Funeral services for Bishop Emeritus Michael who were unable to be July 2, 1993. Bishop Innocent were (Wiwchar, CSsR) of present for the parastas. celebrated on Friday Saskatoon and Bishop Among the duties as and Saturday, July 12 Hlib (Lonchyna) of the Concluding the prayers, eparch, Bishop Innocent and 13 at the cathedral. Eparchy of the Holy Metropolitan Stefan -- ordained 35 men to the Early in the afternoon on Family, London, England. having read the Prayer diaconate. Some of those Friday the body of Bishop Provincial, Father of Absolution—placed were among Innocent was borne into Philip Sandrick, OSBM it in the hand of Bishop the 21 priests ordained the cathedral by priests delivered a homily/ Innocent. Then followed by Bishop Innocent. of the eparchy. This was eulogy of the - the oil anointing, and Additionally in 1983 followed by a panakhyda Bishop Innocent to the the “Farewell Kiss” by all he was the principal celebrated by Bishop other concelebrating present. consecrator od Bishop Richard (Seminack), clergy, including many Vladimir (Tarasevych, the current Eparch of Basilian Fathers, and Priests again bore the OSB) along with co- St Nicholas Eparchy the numerous faithful body---this time from the consecrators and eparchial clergy. present. cathedral to the waiting Daniel Kucera, OSB and Visitation was continuous hearse. A large cortege Bishop Emil (Mihalik), as throughout the day until Choirs and faithful from followed for twelve miles bishop for the Belarusian an evening Parastas was a number of parishes to St Nicholas Cemetery Church, also in Chicago. celebrated. were on hand to sing the for the committal service, Subsequently Bishop responses for the funeral the burial and the sealing Innocent was a co- During the time until the rites composed so many of the grave “until the consecrator of Bishop Parastas, a Panakhyda centuries ago to serve Second Coming of Robert (Moskal) in was celebrated by as a prayerful comfort Christ.” 1981; Bishop Michael Bishop Daniel of the to all who attend and (Kuchmiak) in 1988; nearby Ukrainian participate, as well as a Bishop Innocent was laid Bishop Walter (Paska), Orthodox Diocese, along petition to the Almighty to rest accompanied by 1992; and, in 1993, his with several priests and God in Whose presence the ever-repeated “May successor as Eparch of St deacons from various each one stands, for his memory be eternal!” Nicholas, Bishop Michael parishes in the vicinity. mercy and justice in (Wiwchar, CSsR). judgment. Concelebrating the By Rev. John Lucas, Even as a retired panakhyda were The concelebrants were Saint Nicholas bishop, Bishop Innocent Metropolitan Archbishop joined at Saturday Eparchy, Chicago maintained a presence Stefan (Soroka) of morning’s Divine Liturgy in the Eparchy of St the Archeparchy for the deceased bishop http://esnucc. Nicholas. He regularly of Philadelphia; by Bishop John (Bura), org/news-events/ celebrated the Diviine Metropolitan Emeritus Apostolic Administrator news/2013/july/17/ Liturgy at St Nicholas Stephen (Sulyk) of of St Josaphat Eparchy of bishop-innocent Cathedral, becoming, Philadelphia; Bishop Parma, and, representing in 1997 Chaplain to the Richard (Seminack); the Archbishop of Senior Citizens Club at Bishop Paul Chomnecky, Chicago Francis Cardinal OSBM) of Stamford; George, Auxiliary Bishop

AUGUST 11, 2013 5 ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL CLERGY AND FAITHFUL

Metropolitan-Archbishop will be absent from the Archeparchy for the Synod of Ukrainian Catholic and travel in Ukraine from August 9th through 26th, 2013. The Vicar General, Very Rev. Msgr. Peter Waslo will be participating in a pilgrimage group travelling in Ukraine for the consecration of the new Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Resurrection. He will be absent from August 13th through 26th, 2013.

Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka has appointed Very Rev. , Vice-Chancellor and Pastor of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Reading, PA as the Vicar-General for the period of August 13th through 26th, 2013. He will attend at the Chancery Patriarchal Cathedral of the and oversee operations regularly during this time period. Holy Resurrection in Ukraine

Metropolitan Stefan’s Schedule for August, 2013 Aug. 3 Celebrate Divine Liturgy of Thanksgiving at Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate in Sloatsburg, on occasion of 70th anniversary of Sr. Tharasia Hladio, SSMI, 60th Anniversary of Sr. Bernitta, SSMI, Sr. Consolata, SSMI, and Sr. Stephanie, SSMI.

Aug. 4-7 Participation in the Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus, Dallas, TX at which time the Knights of Columbus will formally announce the establishment of the Knights of Columbus in Ukraine and Lithuania.

Aug. 9-18 Participate in the SYNOD of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops, , Ukraine, concluding with the Consecration of the new Patriarchal Cathedral of the Holy Resurrection.

Aug. 19-26 Participate in Archieparchial Pilgrimage of Faithful in Ukraine (, Yaremche, Kamianets, Podilsky, Chernivtsi, and Zarvanytsia).

Aug. 31 Concelebrate Holy Matrimony of daughter of staff member at St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church, Jenkintown, PA.

AUGUST 11, 2013 6 Knights of Columbus expands to Ukraine and Lithuania; His Beatitude Sviatoslav via Video Addresses Knights of Columbus Convention San Antonio—During very much for the good the 131st Annual example you are giving,” Supreme Convention of Cardinal Husar said. “I the Knights of Columbus, am happy to hear that held here August 6-8, our closest neighbor, Supreme Knight Carl A. Poland, is already one Anderson announced that step ahead of us and the Order has established has invited the Knights of two councils in Ukraine Columbus to be instituted and a round table in in their land. I hope that Lithuania. This is the this will happen also for Knights’ first international us.” expansion since the Order established councils in Nearly 100 men in Ukraine Poland in 2006. joined the Knights at a series of exemplification “Our presence in ceremonies in 2012 Lithuania and Ukraine, and 2013. Among those along with our growing who took their First numbers in Poland, gives and Second Degrees us even deeper roots in were Europe,” said Supreme , Knight Anderson. who succeeded Cardinal Husar in 2011, and The origins of the Order’s Archbishop Mieczyslaw expansion to Ukraine Mokrzycki of Lviv, who Metropolitan Stefan with bishops go back to 2005, when was a longtime under- listens as Cardinal George delivers the Cardinal , secretary to Pope John homily during the 131st Knights of Columbus now the major archbishop Paul II and Pope Emeritus Convention in San Antonio, Texas. (View emeritus of the Ukrainian Benedict XVI. more photos from the Convention at http:// Greek Catholic Church, www.kofc.org) attended the 123rd Metropolitan Archbishop Supreme Convention Stefan Soroka, of the the video excerpt from allows me to personally in Chicago. Cardinal Ukrainian Catholic the homily of Cardinal express my gratitude on Husar was invited to Archeparchy of Husar during the 2005 behalf of the Ukrainian give the homily during a Philadelphia, was Chicago Convention was Greek Catholic Church, concelebrated Mass at introduced at the States’ shown, the convention to the Supreme Knight, the convention. A video Dinner Tuesday evening, viewed the following Sir Knight Carl Anderson, excerpt was screened as the representative of video message from His his Supreme Officers, during the Wednesday His Beatitude, Sviatoslav Beatitude Sviatoslav: and all of the Knights business session at this Shevchuk. of Columbus of this year’s convention. Glory be to Jesus Christ! valued and esteemed During the business “I wish to thank you session Wednesday, after This marvelous medium (continued on next page) AUGUST 11, 2013 7 Knights of Columbus expands to Ukraine and Lithuania (continued from previous page) international order identify themselves as gathered for its annual members of the Orthodox Supreme Convention faith. Some five million in San Antonio, Texas. are Ukrainian Greek We happily rejoice with Catholics in addition to a the establishment of the smaller number who are Knights of Columbus the Roman Catholics. in Ukraine, a process begun with the personal Our Ukrainian Greek invitation extended by Catholic Church my predecessor, His has suffered severe Beatitude, Lubomyr persecution during the Cardinal Husar at oppressive communist the 123rd Supreme past. Churches were A video message from His Beatitude Convention in Chicago. destroyed. Bishops, Sviatoslav Shevchuk was shown at the Much has been dutifully clergy, religious and tens Knights of Columbus Convention. accomplished since then of thousands of faithful by many dedicated suffered martyrdom for resonate deeply with the warm your hearts and Supreme Officers and the faith. Their gift of soul of a Church and your spirits. We rejoice delegates, and Knights great sacrifice calls forth a people experiencing that now becoming of Columbus from the our re-energized zeal in a vivid resurrection in part of this international USA and . We the celebration of our its spiritual and moral Catholic family of the are grateful for the faith. We are rebuilding life. We are confident Knights of Columbus, special efforts extended our basic structures and that the bond between rejoicing in our fraternity by the Assistant Supreme renewing our faith with the Knights of Columbus as brothers and sisters in Advocate and Supreme God’s abundant grace. and the Ukrainian Greek Christ. Director Sir Knight Our people thirst to know Catholic Church will Michael O’Connor, a God and to grow in their enrich the journey of Slava Isusu Khrystu! Glory Special Assistant to the faith. The challenges growth in our faith and be to Jesus Christ! Supreme Knight and Past for evangelization are serve to evangelize the State Deputy Sir Knight immense amidst our faithful. Archbishop Mokrzycki Lawrence Sosnowich, own faithful and for all and Archbishop Gintaras and for the efforts of residents of Ukraine. Please be assured of my Grusas of Vilnius, the specially formed fervent prayers offered Lithuania, also delivered Ukrainian speaking We are strengthened for the Supreme Knight, remarks during the Aug. degree teams from and encouraged by the Carl Anderson, for his 7 business session. Manitoba, Canada. The support offered to us by Supreme Officers and to combined and steadfast such esteemed Catholic all Knights of Columbus efforts of many have institutions such as the and their family members (This story includes led to the successful international order of the participating in this material from establishment of the Knights of Columbus. The 131st annual Supreme Knightline August 8, Knights of Columbus in cherished and practiced Convention. May the 2013.) Ukraine. ideals of the Knights famous Texan hospitality of Columbus, namely and the intercession of Ukraine, has around 46 that of charity, unity, St. Anthony, for whom million inhabitants. Many fraternity and patriotism, your host city is named, AUGUST 11, 2013 8 BASILIAN SISTERS CELEBRATE JUBILEES

“We gather to give thanks to God and to witness the joy experienced living the religious life by seven members of the Order of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great,” said Rev. Daniel Troyan, Basilian Motherhouse chaplain, during a Divine Liturgy of Thanksgiving celebrated in Holy Trinity Chapel, Fox Chase Manor, on Saturday, June 29, 2013. The Sisters came together to honor the faithfulness and constancy of jubilarians: Sister Bohdonna Podney, OSBM-80 years of vowed life, Sister Paula Jacynyk, OSBM-65 years, Sister Marie Francis, OSBM-60 years, Sister Elizabeth Bertoldi, OSBM-60 years, Sister Maria Gerard Jesep, OSBM-55 years, Sister Genevieve Kotyk, OSBM-55years and Sister Joann Sosler,OSBM-55 years. Father Dan spoke of the Sisters’ growth in their vocations, the challenges they faced and the limitations they may have experienced with growing older in body, but not necessarily in spirit. “May you (Jubilarians) realize how much you are loved and supported as members of your religious sisterhood.”

As a symbolic gesture of her continued desire to live the religious life as a member of the Order of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great, before the reception of the Holy Eucharist, each Jubilarian approached the tetrapod and with her hand upon the Holy Bible renewed the sacred vows first pronounced at the ceremony of her solemn profession.

At the celebratory dinner that followed, Sister Dorothy Ann, OSBM, Provincial Superior, commended each jubilarian for her years of faithful dedication whether in teaching or administration, orphan care or pastoral ministry and, most of all, for her deep commitment to the religious life and the outpouring of gifts to the Ukrainian Catholic Church. “We offer gratitude from the quiet of our hearts for all of you,” said Sister Dorothy Ann,“ for you have blessed our lives and our community.”

The Sister Jubilarians gratefully received the congratulations of the members of their community and voices were raised in song to wish them “Many Happy Years”. http://www.stbasils.com/Events/ JubileeJuly2013.html

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Front Row: Sr. Elizabeth Bertoldi, Sr. Marie Francis Walchonsky, Sr. Bohdonna Podney

Back Row: Sr. Maria Gerard, Sr. Paula Jacynyk, Sr. Joann Sosler, Sr. Genevieve Kotyk

AUGUST 11, 2013 9 + Sr. M. Nadia Barusewycz, O.S.B.M. falls asleep in the Lord

Sister M. Nadia Barusewycz O.S.B.M., religious sister, professor and psychiatrist, died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Holy Redeemer Hospital. She was 89.

Born in Lviv, Ukraine, Iryna Daria Barusewycz, the daughter of the late Theophil and Olena Jarymowycz Barusewycz grew up in war-torn Europe; she received her Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Innsbruck, Austria and then emigrated to the United States with her family after World War II, settling in New York City. Iryna served her medical internship at Columbus Hospital in Newark, NJ. She entered the convent of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great in 1954 and professed her final vows in 1960. During her time at the convent, Sister Nadia earned her medical degree in psychiatry. Her ministry was vast: she worked at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry; she served as a psychiatric consultant for the Philadelphia Public Schools (SED classes); she was a professor at Manor College in Jenkintown, PA; and she worked with the Mental Health Center in Philadelphia as a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Within the Basilian community, Sister Nadia served as Superior at St. Basil’s Home in the Lindley section of Philadelphia; she was also part of the Basilian Provincial Council from 1985 to 1989 and was General Councilor in Rome, Italy from 1990 through 1996 (while in Rome, Sister served as Superior to Holy Trinity Province in Lviv, Ukraine for a period of time after the fall of communism). Her work continued within the community until illness forced her to stop.

Sister Nadia was a member of the Ukrainian Medical Association (Phila. Branch) and the Montgomery County Medical Society

Sister Nadia is survived by her sister-in-law, Yaroslawa Barr, her niece, Iwanna Kaczor (Bohdan), great-niece Sofia Kaczor, great-nephew, Ivan Kaczor, great-great niece Camille Bobiak and the Sisters of St. Basil the Great community.

She is predeceased by her parents, her brothers: Dr. Iwan Barr (Barusewycz) and Dr. Mykola Barusewycz (the late Sofia);

Her viewing was held on Wednesday, July 31st, at 6 PM at Holy Trinity Chapel on the Basilian Motherhouse grounds, 710 Fox Chase Rd., Fox Chase Manor, PA. Parastas prayers were sung at 6:30 PM. Sister’s funeral was held on Thursday, August 1st, with Requiem Liturgy celebrated at 11 AM. Burial followed at the convent cemetery.

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May Our Lord grant her rest in the bosom of Abraham, number her among the , and may her memory be eternal. Vichnaya pamyat!

AUGUST 11, 2013 10 59th ANNUAL HOLY DORMITION (ASSUMPTION) PILGRIMAGE AUGUST 10 – 11, 2013 ST. MARY’S VILLA / SLOATSBURG, NY SISTERS SERVANTS OF MARY IMMACULATE Theme:One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism Saturday, August 10 12:00 noon FOOD AVAILABLE AT PAVILION THROUGHOUT WEEKEND 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Workshops – (See below) 5:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy – Rev. Jack Custer, main celebrant (grotto – English) Eparchy of Passaic Choir – Cantor Joseph Durko and Chanters from the Byzantine Catholic Church of the Resurrection, Smithtown, NY Blessing of Water (front of Villa) 8:00 p.m. Moleben to the Mother of God with candlelight procession (grotto – English) Rev. Edward Cimbala - main celebrant / homilist – Administrator of the Eparchy of Passaic Panahyda – St. Mary’s Villa chapel

Sunday, August 11 8:00 a.m. Lamentations to the Mother of God – Rev. Edward Young, celebrant (chapel - English) 10:00 a.m. Pontifical Divine Liturgy and procession with icons of the Mother of God, and the martyrs Blessed Josaphata and Blessed Tarsykia followed by blessing of flowers Most Rev. Basil Losten, Bishop Emeritus of Stamford – Celebrant /Homilist Most Rev. , Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia Choir: St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church , Passaic, NJ 12:00 p.m. Youth Liturgy - Rev. Vasyl Behay , main celebrant / homilist (chapel – English) 1:00 – 1:40 p.m. Ukrainian Workshops – (See below) 1:00 p.m. Procession for children/youth 1:30 p.m Healing Service with Akathist (St. Mary’s Villa chapel & grotto steps) Blessing of Religious Articles (front of St. Joseph’s) - Rev. Edward Young 2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross - Rev. Maxim Kobasuk, OSBM Activity for children – Sr. Eliane, Sr.Tekla 3:00 p.m. Moleben to the Mother of God (Ukrainian –grotto) Rev. Ihor Midzak – main celebrant / homilist Blessing of cars and buses – Rev. Ivan Tyhovych CONFESSION AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WEEKEND Workshops - “One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism” Saturday (English) all presentations will be in the gallery 2:00 Rev. Jack Custer – “One Lord” 2:45 Sr. Michele Yakmovitch, SSMI – “One Faith” 3:30 V. Rev. Archpriest – “One Baptism” Sunday (Ukrainian) 1:00 Rev. Leo Goldade, OSBM – “One Lord & One Faith” 1:40 V. Rev. Archpriest Bohdan Danylo – “One Baptism” ***Youth Campout – Sr. Natalya, SSMI *** V. Rev. Archpriest Bohdan Danylo, Pilgrimage Spiritual Moderator AUGUST 11, 2013 11

UKRAINIAN FOLK FESTIVAL Celebrating the 22nd Anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 12:00 noon "TRYZUB" August 24, 1991 UKRAINIAN-AMERICAN SPORT CENTER County Line & Lower State Roads ~ Horsham, PA (267) 664-3857 ~ www.tryzub.org

ISKRA Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (Whippany, New Jersey) (Philadelphia, PA)

Fourth Wave Ensemble

Innesa (Lviv, Ukraine) Vox Ethnika Orchestra (New York City)

12:00 - 1:30 Music and Dancing - "Karpaty" Orchestra 1:30 - 4:30 Festival Stage Concert 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. – Folk Arts and Crafts Vendors – Displays and “Bazaar” 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. - Children's Fun Area: Amusements, Fun & Games

4:30 -“Zabava” Dance: VOX ETHNIKA ORCHESTRA Ukrainian Ethnic Foods and Baked Goods BBQ ~ Picnic Food ~ Cool Drinks & Refreshments ADMISSION: $15.00 ~ STUDENTS - $10 ~ KIDS 14 & UNDER FREE ~ FREE PARKING AUGUST 11, 2013 12 AUGUST 11, 2013 13 Ukrainian Seminary Day an event of the past, present and future

BY JOHN E. USALIS (REPUBLICANHERALD.COM)

Published: July 29, 2013 And for the years, to come, seminarians PRIMROSE - The 79th are the future of the annual Ukrainian priesthood and the event Seminary Day held provides the funds to Sunday had elements train priests to continue of the past, present and the Christian mission. future. The day began at 11 The ethnic festival at St. a.m. with a Hierarchical Nicholas Grove looks Divine Liturgy in St. to the past, lives in the Nicholas Hall. The present and has a vision main celebrant was to the future because of Metropolitan Archbishop Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka offers what it does in raising Stefan Soroka, head the Homily in St. Nicholas Hall, Primrose, funds for St. Josaphat of the Ukrainian at the the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for Ukrainian Catholic Catholic Archeparchy of Ukrainian Seminary Day. Seminary in Washington, Philadelphia and spiritual D.C. shepherd of Ukrainian together annually for AM 1360, Pottsville. Catholics in the United Ukrainian Seminary Day Regarding the past, the States. Concelebrants to support the seminary Due to heavy overnight event remembers the were priests of the and the future priests rain that resulted in a Ukrainian immigrants South Anthracite that will serve you and wet outdoor stage, the who came to this country Protopresbytery, or the candidates for the Kazka Ukrainian Folk and preserved their deanery, parishes and diaconate. You come Ensemble, which has cultural heritage and other churches. The Rev. together as one family..” been performing folk their strong religious Paul Spotts of music and dance for 26 faith, which included St. Michael Ukrainian Archbishop Soroka years, performed inside support of those who Catholic Church, introduced the Rev. the hall, to the delight of answered their vocations Frackville, assisted at the Roman Sverdan, a native hundreds of people. to the priesthood and Divine Liturgy. of Ukraine who was consecrated religious ordained in late June. At 4 p.m., John Stevens life. “I praise your Sverdan spoke about and his Doubleshot polka determination in how vocation and after the band performed on the For the present, the day you gather every year so Divine Liturgy he offered outside stage until the keeps alive the heritage beautifully in this annual his first priestly blessings event ended at 8 p.m. of those who came to seminary day and how to everyone who came the United States more you support one another to him. Vendors outside sold than a century ago as a community,” Soroka U k r a i n i a n - t h e m e d and afterward through said. “You are unique Outside the hall, the articles, while inside the the Divine Liturgy and in our archeparchy. We celebration began with hall were Ukrainian art other religious traditions have six deaneries and a two-hour remote radio items such as pysanky celebrated by those in your deanery gathers broadcast featuring the priesthood. all of the churches polka music by WPPA- (continued on next page) AUGUST 11, 2013 14 Ukrainian Seminary Day an event of the past, present and future (continued from previous page) eggs, matryoska (nesting c o m m e m o r a t i v e dolls) from and program features a artwork. particular topic, which has been the history of People also bought each deanery parish in tickets to win one of recent years. This year’s the 30 theme baskets focus was on “Honoring created by the deanery Our Deacons,” which parishes. included the history of As always, homemade the diaconate from the food was a big draw, time of St. Stephen, the including halushki, history of the diaconate halupki (pigeons/stuffed in the archeparchy, what cabbage), kielbasa, BBQ, a deacon does, and the sausage with peppers future of the diaconate. and onions, bean soup, The Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble clam chowder, bleenies, Ukrainian Catholic performed inside the hall, to the delight of hamburgers, hot dogs, Seminary Day began hundreds of people. french fries, funnel in 1934 at Lakewood cake, ice cream and Park, Barnesville, and the larger cities. The University of America in baked goods. The menu continued through the Seminary Day tradition at Washington, D.C. It is the included homemade 50th anniversary held Lakewood Park ended in only Ukrainian Catholic pierogies with butter and in July, 1983. Seminary 1983, the year the park seminary in the United onions and this year fried Day was a “coming was permanently closed. States. St. Josaphat is the pierogies were added home event” for many of patron saint of Ukraine. due to requests. descendants of Ukrainian In 1985, Ukrainian immigrants who left the Seminary Day was revived The South Anthracite Each year’s coal region to work in and moved to Primrose. Protopresbytery is The deanery parishes comprised of 12 churches have been among the in the counties of Schuylkill strongest supporters of (Frackville, Maizeville, the seminary appeal McAdoo, Middleport, since the seminary was Minersville, Saint Clair founded. From 1985 and Shenandoah), through 2012, Ukrainian Luzerne (Hazleton), Seminary Day has raised Northumberland (Marion more than $580,000 for Heights, Mount Carmel St. Josaphat’s Seminary and Shamokin) and Fund, which provides Columbia (Centralia). financial support for St. Josaphat Ukrainian h t t p : / / Catholic Seminary, republicanherald. adjacent to the campus com Rev. Deacon Paul Spotts incenses. of The Catholic AUGUST 11, 2013 15 Deacons: Something New or Something Old? by Reverend Deacon Paul Makar

Brief History of the because their widows deacon by this time had of deacons in the church diaconate: For those were being overlooked taken on a very important and in 1967 Pope Paul people who are fortunate in the daily distribution role. Deacons had great VI issued the document enough to have a of food. So the Twelve responsibilities assigned Sacrum Diaconatus deacon assigned to their gathered all the disciples to them. However, this Ordinem, which fulfilled parish in the Ukrainian together and said, “It ministry that became this recommendation. Catholic Church, usually would not be right for us a very important part In 1968 the American one sees a man who to neglect the ministry of of the early church’s Bishops requested that piously assists the priest the word of God in order hierarchy during the first celibate and married or the bishop in the to wait on tables. Brothers 600 years of the church men are ordained to the celebration of the Divine and sisters, choose would not last and permanent diaconate Liturgy. He is prominently seven men from among would start to decline in and in 1971 the first seen standing before the you who are known to importance through the ordinations to the iconostas leading the be full of the Spirit and next few centuries as the permanent diaconate petitions of intentions wisdom. We will turn Presbyterate (Priesthood) for the Roman Catholic that the congregation is this responsibility over to began to take a more Church took place in the offering up in worship. them and will give our dominant position in USA. The deacon is a But has this always been attention to prayer and the church. The priest reminder to us all that the case? the ministry of the word.” became firmly rooted Christ is in the world and As a result, the diaconate in his role as a parish present to all of us as a The office of the deacon was the establishment of administrator united to servant. has been with us ever a service of ministry for the local bishop, and since biblical times. We selected men to assist the as priests took on more So what does this mean to hear about the deacon Apostles in managing the and more ministries, the us today? No longer is the starting with Stephen distribution of alms. diaconate became a view that the diaconate the protomartyr and liturgical ministry, seen was merely a stepping deacon. He was stoned The deacon was a person only as a transitional stone to the priesthood, in Jerusalem for his who was chosen for their training ground for for the diaconate is in beliefs when he boldly piety, good reputation, those preparing for the its own right, a critical gave witness to the life and wisdom to help out priesthood. This would ministry for the Church. and actions of Jesus the church in ministering not change until very The diaconate is one of Christ in front of the to the day to day recently after Vatican II, the three Holy Orders assembly at the Temple activities of the church whereby the ministerial of the Church—the in Jerusalem. We first (i.e., help with food and role of the diaconate other two being the find reference to the alms distribution to the would slowly be priesthood and the office origins of the diaconate poor, assisting the priest/ reintroduced, especially of bishop. Some of the in the New Testament bishop with various tasks, with the global demand most familiar deacons scripture in the Acts of etc.). With the expansion for ministers able to in both the Eastern and the Apostles. Acts 6:1-4: of the Church starting serve certain needs of Western Churches were “In those days when the after the legalization of the Church. St. John Chrysostom who number of disciples was Christianity as the official wrote and delivered his increasing, the Hellenistic state religion of the Holy The Fathers of the greatest sermons as a (Greek speaking) Jews Roman Empire in 315 AD Vatican II Council in deacon in Antioch, while among them complained by Emperor Constantine 1964 encouraged the St. Athanasius wielded his against the Hebraic Jews the Great, the office of restoration of the ministry (continued on next page) AUGUST 11, 2013 16 Deacons: Something New or Something Old? (continued from previous page) most decisive doctrinal note that there is no influence in Alexandria. permanent diaconate in There were also other the Ukrainian Catholic well-known saints Church. If a married who spent their entire deacon has met the ministry as deacons: St. requirements for Romanovs or Roman the priesthood and most Melodist, St. Ephraim, St. importantly has the Lawrence, and St. Francis permission of his bishop, of Assisi. he can be ordained to the priesthood. He also Brief History of the has the option whether diaconate in the married or celibate to Ukrainian Catholic remain a deacon. Seen Archeparchy of in the photo (top right) (L to R): Rev. Deacon Jonathan Morse, Rev. Philadelphia: As a are the first three married Deacon Paul Makar, and Rev. Deacon Arthur result of Vatican II, it deacons that were Dochych. (“The Way” - July 3, 1988) was not until the 1980’s ordained and served that married men would in the Metropolitan be ordained to the Archeparchy of Holy Order of Deacon Philadelphia: (l. to r.): in the Metropolitan Deacon Jonathan Morse, Archeparchy of Deacon Paul Makar, Philadelphia. Before who was ordained on ordination to the March 25, 1987 by priesthood, all men are Metropolitan Stephen first ordained and serve Sulyk at the Ukrainian in the office of deacon Catholic Church of the for a period of time. Assumption in Perth These deacons serve a Amboy, NJ and Deacon very important ministry Arthur Dochych who was and then continue their ordained on February priestly formation at St. 14, 1988 at St. Vladimir’s First Diaconal Retreat and Workshop at St. Josaphat Seminary in Ukrainian Catholic Josaphat Seminary August 17-20, 1988. Washington, DC. Church in Elizabeth, NJ (Seated L to R) Deacon Arthur Dochych, Rev. by Metropolitan Stephen , Bishop Michael Kuchmiak, Rev. In accordance with Sulyk. Roman Mirchuk and Deacon Paul Makar; Eastern Church canon (Standing L to R) John Szanajda, Dr. Robert law, a diaconal Three additional men Markovitch, Lance Lohr, Michael Waak, candidate who is were then ordained by Donald Latrick, Theophil Staruch. preparing for ordination Metropolitan Stephen to the diaconate and Sulyk to the diaconate. Catholic Church of the the Ukrainian Catholic the priesthood must They were Deacon Assumption in Perth National Shrine of the be married before Michael Waak ordained Amboy, NJ. The following parish in his ordination to the a deacon on June 24, year, Theophil Staruch diaconate. Also, please 1989 at the Ukrainian and Donald Latrick from (continued on next page) AUGUST 11, 2013 17 Deacons: Something New or Something Old? (continued from previous page)

Washington, DC were (six married and one ordained to the diaconate celibate) would be the by Metropolitan Stephen first or original deacons Sulyk on November 18, in our Metropolitan- 1990 at the Cathedral Archeparchy. of the Immaculate Conception in It was almost ten years Philadelphia, PA. During before there would be the late 1980’s and two ordinations to the earlier 1990’s, diaconal diaconate and one to conferences were held the sub diaconate at at the Chancery in the Cathedral of the Philadelphia and at St. Immaculate Conception Josaphat’s seminary in in Philadelphia, PA. Washington, DC. The On October 17, 2009 photo (on the previous Deacon Paul Spotts from (L to R): Rev. Daniel Troyan, Msgr. Myron page) was a weekend St. Michael’s Ukrainian Grabowsky, Rev. Deacon Paul Spotts, Msgr. diaconal workshop held Catholic Church in Peter Waslo, Metropolitan-Archbishop at our seminary. Bishop Frackville, PA and Stefan Soroka, Rev. Deacon Charles Schultz, Michael Kuchmiak Deacon Charles Schultz Subdeacon Roman Oprysk, and Rev. Ivan (Diaconal Spiritual from St. Mary’s Ukrainian Demkiv on October 17, 2009. Director), Msgr. John Bura Catholic Church in (Rector of St. Josaphat), Bristol, PA were ordained on June 23, 2013 at “Let us be attentive”. The and Fr. Roman Mirchuk to the diaconate, the Cathedral of the deacon leads the faithful were instructors for the along with Subdeacon Immaculate Conception. in prayer by singing the program. Roman Oprysk from petitions of the ektenias. the Immaculate Subdeacon Walter The deacon may preach Ten years later two more Conception Cathedral Pasicznyk from St. the homily, although deacons were ordained. who was ordained to the Josaphat Ukrainian often the homily is On June 4, 2000 subdiaconate. They were Catholic Church in usually delivered by the Deacon James Bremer ordained by Metropolitan Bethlehem, PA was presiding bishop or priest. from St. Nicholas parish Stefan Soroka. recently ordained a The deacon summons in Minersville, PA and deacon at his home the congregation to Deacon Theodore Spotts Recently, seminarian parish on May 19, 2013 communion – “Approach from Transfiguration Roman Sverdan from the by Metropolitan Stefan. with the fear of God and of Our Lord parish in Ukrainian Catholic Church with faith”. The deacon, Shamokin, PA were of the Nativity of the What does a deacon with the permission of ordained to the diaconate BVM in New Brunswick, do? The Deacon’s the bishop or pastor, by Metropolitan PA was ordained by primary function is may distribute the Holy Stephen Sulyk at Metropolitan Stefan Liturgical (liturgical Eucharist. The deacon may the Cathedral of the Soroka to the diaconate diakonia or service, also direct Catechetical, Immaculate Conception on June 17, 2012 at the assistance). Throughout Evangelization, and Pre- in Philadelphia, PA. We Nativity of the BVM and the services the deacon Cana Marriage, Pro- now had seven deacons most recently ordained calls the congregation life programs or other serving in archieparchial to the priesthood by to order with phrases parishes. These men Metropolitan Stefan such as “Wisdom” or (continued on next page) AUGUST 11, 2013 18 Deacons: Something New or Something Old? (continued from previous page) suitable ministries with if God is calling him. If The main components receipt, the Chancery the consent of his pastor. he desires to enter the of the program include will send an evaluation He may make visitations program, he should Theological, Spiritual, form to the pastor. to the sick and shut-ins, speak with his pastor Liturgical, and An interview with the and may also make and then complete the Archieparchial Diaconal regular nursing home application process. (2) Pastoral formation board will be required and hospital visits. The candidate stage along with supplemental before admission into the – At this stage, a man programs in music, program. Candidates How does one who has been accepted preaching, and rubrics. may begin theological become a deacon? into the program as a studies in the fall or diaconal candidate, will ENTERING THE spring semester at a S U G G E S T I O N S continue his personal PROGRAM Catholic University or TO HELP IN THE discernment of God’s call Roman Catholic diaconal DISCERNMENT and begin theological, If a man believes God program. A theological, PROCESS: spiritual, and pastoral is calling him to the spiritual, and pastoral In becoming a deacon formation. The formation diaconate and believes formation program there are two stages program usually lasts he would meet the will be developed for that must be completed four to five years before admission criteria, it is the candidate after before ordination: (1) the a candidate is ordained usually recommended acceptance into the aspirant stage – This is to the diaconate. that he discuss the Archieparchial Diaconal where the prospective program with his pastor. Program. After candidate is discerning A D M I S S I O N He should then contact ordination, deacons are REQUIREMENTS the Chancery Diaconate assigned to parishes office and request an to assist the pastor in Bachelor degree or application packet. This his ministry with the higher is recommended. packet includes the faithful. While deacons application form and if are usually assigned to Candidate should married, a questionnaire parishes in the area near be able to complete for the candidate’s their residence, deacons all requirements for wife. These completed are not necessarily ordination by age 60. documents should be sent assigned to their home to the Chancery. Upon parishes. Candidate should be an active member of If you should have questions regarding the the Ukrainian Catholic diaconal or other programs for the Priesthood Church for at least 5 and Religious Orders, contact the years. Ukrainian Catholic First row (L to R): Ability to read and Archeparchy of Philadelphia Rev. Deacon Walter understand the Ukrainian Office of Vocations – Diaconate Pasicznyk and language is helpful. Program Metropolitan Stefan. 827 North Franklin Street Top row (L to R): Rev. Psychological testing and Philadelphia, PA 19123 Paul J. Makar and background check will Phone: 1-215-627-0143 Rev. Robert Hitchens be required. Email: [email protected] on May 19, 2013. AUGUST 11, 2013 19 Bishop Habash Visits Metropolitan Stefan

Most Rev. Yousif Habash, Bishop of Our Lady of Deliverance Syriac Catholic Diocese in the United States and Canada visited with Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka on Wednesday, July 24th. The visit included a tour of our Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and our “Treasury of Faith” Ukrainian Catholic Museum located on Franklin Street in Philadelphia. Bishop Habash is developing eparchial structures and ministries to serve the many faithful of his Syrian Catholic Diocese in the USA, settling particularly in the New Jersey, Chicago and Detroit areas, and in various California cities. He is attempting to assist the many faithful leaving and neighboring countries due to the horrific violence and persecution being experienced by Christians. We are pleased to provide the counsel and expertise assistance of various offices of our archeparchy to assist in the major challenges being addressed by Bishop Yousif Habash. The visit concluded with a lunch enjoyed with Metropolitan Stefan and the staff of the Chancery. Let us pray for Bishop Habash and for his faithful.

Bishop Habash and Metropolitan Stefan On a tour of the Treasury of Faith Museum. at the Chancery.

New Construction Project at the Cathedral On July 30, 2013 crews have started work on the construction of a handicapped accessible bathroom at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia, PA.

AUGUST 11, 2013 20 Ukrainian Festival at Assumption Church, Perth Amboy, NJ

The first annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival was held Saturday, June 22, 2013 on the church grounds at the corner of Meredith Street and Paderewski Avenue. Under the direction of Rev. Ivan Turyk, in his third year leading the Perth Amboy Parish, the event was a huge success showcasing Ukrainian heritage and raising funds.

With this festival, the Ukrainian Assumption Church, a fixture in the city for 105 years, has recommitted to opening its arms and embracing the community. Throughout the sun filled day, the 1000 guests, including Congressman Frank Pallone and Mayor Wilda Diaz, had the opportunity to sample delicious Ukrainian and American cuisine, enjoy traditional ethnic dance and vocal performances and purchase beautiful items from various vendors. The children had fun playing games, winning prizes and getting their faces painted. Visitors also had the opportunity to tour the beautiful church and school, which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a banquet on October 12, 2013. Coming off of this triumphant venture, Father Ivan has already announced that the second annual festival will be held on June 21, 2014. Save the date!

Please view pictures from the festival on the parish web page at: www.assumptioncatholicchurch.net/azcms/gallery.php

Rev. Ivan Turyk and Mayor Wilda Diaz at the festival.

AUGUST 11, 2013 21 Vacation Bible School at St Michael’s in Shenandoah “Kids Stand Strong for God”

“Kingdom Rock-Totally Catholic Vacation Bible School” was an exciting week for the children who attended Vacation Bible School at St Michael’s Ukrainian Church in Shenandoah.

The program provided a wonderful experience of community and faith. The first day the children were given a wristband with the words “Watch for God” which reminded them to see God in each other, creation and activities throughout the day. They received a crown to remind them they are a part of God’s Kingdom.

Each day of the program the children were introduced to a Bible Memory Buddy, a Bible Point, Bible Story and a key Bible Verse. The week was filled with activities, Scripture, drama, crafts, songs, snacks and lots more.

To help the children remember the lesson for the day they received a Bible Buddy to add to their necklace and a band to take home and share the lesson for the day with their parents. Also each day the children were introduced to a new Saint whose life inspires and guides them in their Catholic faith. These people of the Faith serve as a reminder that we are all called to be Saints. We are all called to live the Death and in our daily lives.

What a great week! The program was designed by Sister Mary Jane Dunleavy, Sister of St Joseph, Director of Religious Education at Saint Stephen Parish in Port Carbon.

St. Michael’s was blessed to have the children of the community attend, and the hard work and support of parishioners from St. Michael’s, St Nicholas & other local parishes.

Metropolitan Stefan Blesses Cars at Chancery

In honor of the Feast of St. Elijah, the Great Prophet (July 20), Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka blessed cars of the Chancery Staff in the Parking Lot of the Chancery a day early on July 19, 2013. (Photo by Rev. Ihor Royik)

AUGUST 11, 2013 22 “Take Us Out to the Ball Game”

Every year Father Andriy Dudkevych, pastor of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic, NJ, treats the altar servers of the church to a fun-filled trip. This is done in gratitude for the boys’ dedication, devotion, and participation during liturgies, molebens, and all other church services. On Wednesday, June 12, 2013 the altar servers attended a NJ Jackals baseball game. During the game, Fr. Andriy treated the boys to cold drinks and ice cream. Some boys equipped with mitts caught foul balls, others were given free baseballs, and most had their picture taken with Jack the Jackal, the mascot. With the exception of some mild sunburn, an enjoyable afternoon was had by all!

Picture and article by Lecia Stec-Peltyszyn

UCCA MEETS WITH NEWLY-CONFIRMED U.S. AMBASSADOR TO UKRAINE

Washington, D.C. (UNIS) – On Wednesday, July 17, 2013, members of the Executive Board of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) participated in a series of meetings in Washington, DC. UCCA President Tamara Olexy; UCCA National Council Chairman Stefan Kaczaraj; UCCA Executive Secretary Marie Duplak; and, Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS) Director Michael Sawkiw, Jr. had the distinct pleasure of meeting with the newly-confirmed U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, the Honorable Geoffrey Pyatt, at the U.S. Department of State. In addition to the UCCA Executive Board members, the Ukrainian Catholic and Orthodox Churches were represented by Bishop and Bishop Daniel, respectively, as well as by Rev. Robert Hitchens of the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family and Rev. Vasyl Pasakas of St. Andrews Ukrainian Orthodox Church in South Bound Brook, NJ. Other participants included the Honorable Bohdan Futey, member of the UCCA Advisory Council, and Kvitka Semanyshyn representing the Providence Association of Ukrainian Catholics. Adapted from the article on: http://ucca.org

AUGUST 11, 2013 23 Martyrs of 20th century

June is the month to commemorate the new martyrs of Ukraine. These 27 holy men and women of the 20th century were beatified by His Holiness Blessed Pope John Paul II on his historic trip to Ukraine in June 2001. The Feast of Blessed Nicholas Charnetskyi, Blessed Emilian Kowcz and companions is celebrated on June 27.

“I saw [Bishop Nicholas]. He was a very humble person. The first time I came for instruction from the bishop, he was sweeping the house. I wanted to help him, to take the broom, but he didn’t let me. He himself swept. ‘Have a seat,’ he said. I was embarrassed that the bishop was sweeping, but I was sitting, because he wouldn’t let me. He told how many priests who had signed over to Orthodoxy came to him to confess … nearly 300 priests. They repented and came to him.” — From an interview with Fr. Vasyl Voronovskyi

Brief biographies of the martyrs are available at http://www.papalvisit.org.ua/eng/gcc_bio.php

Icon courtesy of the Ukrainian Catholic University

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Working on New Beatification Processes

Kateryna Labinska 8 July 2013 pilgrims would gather at icons have been painted them saints. He explains his grave at the Lychakiv for them... why there is such an On June 27 the Ukrainian Cemetery in Lviv, before institution: “The process Greek Catholic Church his reburial in the ‘Saints Are Signposts of declaration of saints (UGCC) honored the Church of St. Josaphat); in Our Lives’ is the perpetuation blessed martyrs who Father Mykola Konrad of the memory of the gave their lives for the of Stradch (to where Basilian Hieromonk heroes, the faithful and faith and the church in the there are traditional Polikarp (Martseliuk) priests who have left twentieth century. This day pilgrimages); Righteous heads the Postulation their mark on the life of in the church calendar Among the Nations Center for the Beatification the church. Therefore, has been celebrated Father Omelian Kovch, and Canonization of the requirements for 12 years, ever since who died in a German Saints of the UGCC, a for candidates for John Paul II beatified 27 concentration camp for church institution that beatification include the martyrs during his visit having saved Jews and collects information and following: a person who to Lviv. The most famous became known as the documents the lives of belonged to the church of them are Bishop “Pastor of Majdanek.” those whom the church and who has passed Mykola Charnetsky (for Liturgical prayers have wants the faithful to many years hundreds of been composed and emulate by declaring (continued on next page) AUGUST 11, 2013 24 Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Working on New Beatification Processes (continued from previous page) away; the memory of people conscious of their in exile in Russia, he was Paul II’s visit to Ukraine, his or her virtues or vocations. And now so taken in by a Russian the Postulation Mission martyrdom lives among that the people have bishop and later in Lviv continued the processes the faithful; the grave positive models and so the metropolitan took of new martyrs of the of this person gathers that temptation does him in when he became UGCC – some were not many visitors, and his not penetrate to the a fugitive. Metropolitan ready in time for the visit or her name, especially depths of the heart, so Andrey defended the of Pope John Paul II, and on the day of his or her that indifference doesn’t Ukrainians’ right to their other names emerged death, is on the lips of grow, the church offers own state, but also later. All in all, there are the faithful and appears examples of saints for called for cooperation 45 names on the list, with in newspapers or online their faithful to follow,” between nations in the pastor of Stebnyk forums.” says Father Polikarp. the newly created Father Petro Mekelyta “Saints are the signposts Second Polish Republic. at the top. Most of them According to Father in our lives. On the road, Metropolitan Andrey was are priests who were Polikarp, if society signs warn of danger, a peacekeeper, who in killed by the Communist forgets a worthy person, help us find the right time of war was a model regime in World War II. it shows its level – it is direction. Thus the church of how to remain human But the list also includes unlikely it will continue shows the correct path under any circumstances. a lay woman, 27-year- to evolve and have and possible obstacles The metropolitan’s pupils old Mariya Shveda who great prospects for the on it.” continued his work, as was brutally murdered future. “The 2nd-century martyrs they were killed in the 1980s. And the Church Father Tertullian The head of the for their faith in exile. youngest “member” said: ‘The blood of the postulation center Many priests who were of the beatification martyrs is the seed of the draws attention to the his pupils did not flee process is a 25-year- Church.’ They nurtured in example of Metropolitan abroad, did not leave old Redemptorist monk our church what we have . “He their flocks.” Marian Halan. While in now – people in churches, suffered for his desire for the Soviet army, he was Christian unity, always Father Polikarp gave accused of spreading lived in danger, Russians examples of priests who religious propaganda. arrested him on charges followed the guidance of ‘Mazepynstvo’ of their metropolitan, in How does the Postulation [derogatory term particular, Father Josef Mission work? Father for the Ukrainians’ Ostashevsky, who in Roman Lahish, vice liberation movement the village Pidberiztsi postulator in the case of in the Russian Empire], near Lviv at the time of Father R. Bakhtalovsky, the Polish government the German occupation explains it as follows: isolated him during the looked after patients “This organization is war in the wards of St. with typhoid fever. His called on by the church George’s Cathedral, name is on the list of to collect all existing and among Ukrainians Servants of God that will material on the person were those who accused be reviewed in Rome as who is postulated (from Metropolitan Andrey him of sympathizing candidates of martyrs. Lat. recommended) to Sheptytsky with Orthodoxy. When Metropolitan Andrey was Immediately after John (continued on next page) AUGUST 11, 2013 25 Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Working on New Beatification Processes (continued from previous page) be a saint and therefore committed to tradition in the case of the most with all the necessary and who did not make beloved by Ukrainian criteria can be presented any compromises.” believers Blessed Mykola before the Catholic Charnetsky, who is known Church. Postulation work According to canon law, for his healing power. also includes searching the fastest beatification for and gathering process can begin For the beatification eyewitness accounts of within 5 years after the process to be completed, the lives of the candidates death of the person: it must be proven that a for beatification or it is believed that if the miracle has taken place canonization. person’s life was full of by his or her intercession. Christian virtues, he will However, in the case of “We must celebrate remain popular among martyrdom, a miracle heroic virtue, that is, believers during that is not required. It is how in a particular time. Thus a temporal believed giving one’s life time and under specific break is needed so that as a witness for the faith circumstances, a person the process is not started is sufficient for confirming Blessed Mykola bore witness to the faith. in the wake of some the sanctity of the person. Charnetsky After all, in different emotional excitement. But to be canonized, a times there are different miracle is necessary. expressions of holiness. The Canonization For example, at one Process of Blessed Researching the fates theologians determine time the clergy helped Charnetsky of these people is daily whether this person cities to overcome the routine work. Employees exhibited Christian virtues plague and consequently The Catholic Church of the Postulation Center and that his or her life become saints. In the distinguishes the must submit to the Vatican was given as a witness for twentieth century, during concepts of beatification a collection of documents the faith of the Catholic the totalitarian regimes, and canonization. If a and eyewitness accounts Church. Developing one they bore witness to the person is canonized, that that confirm the practice case can take several faith in other ways – for is, declared a saint, it of virtues or martyrdom months. Sometimes there example, hid Jewish is mandatory that he is glory. It is necessary to is a lack of testimonies, children, as Metropolitan commemorated by the study archival materials, and sometimes Andrey did in the cellars Universal Church; when compare it to testimonies, contradictory facts are of St. George’s Hill. a person is beatified write a detailed founds. Eyewitnesses Or they died in Siberia (declared blessed), it biography, and translate tend to be older and because they do not is limited to the local key documents and they are hard to find renounce their church. All church or even to a city testimonies into Italian. and to talk to, as they saints are very different, or monastic community. This is the first part of the may be intimidated. And as God builds sanctity As such, 27 martyrs have process that takes place sometimes there are no on a human foundation. been declared blessed in the eparchy where living eyewitnesses, and There are those who had in the UGCC, but it the Servant of God lived then the case is based an excellent education is likely that some of and worked. During the on archival documents. as well as very simple them will be canonized second, so-called Roman parish priests who were in the future, at least part, historians and (continued on next page) AUGUST 11, 2013 26 Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Working on New Beatification Processes (continued from previous page)

Other Beatification finally the decades-long And the Catholic Church who bore the stigmata, Processes in the beatification process of canonized Renaissance which caused admiration UGCC Metropolitan Andrey humanist Thomas More in some, and distrust and Sheptytsky is coming to over four hundred years outright ridicule in others. In addition to the an end. The case is being after his execution, The sanctity of Padre Pio beatification processes for reviewed in Rome. There recognizing him as the is still being reconfirmed new martyrs, the UGCC have been numerous patron saint of politicians – many miracles have is working on a few statements about his and lawyers. been performed through individual beatification healing power. Recently the saint’s intercession. processes relating to: in Stradch the head of There are children saints the UGCC Patriarch in the Catholic Church http://risu.org.ua — Father Roman Sviatoslav expressed as well, in particular, Bakhtalovsky – the hope that by Metropolitan Dominic Savio, who founder of the Andrey’s anniversary in lived a holy life and Congregation of the 2015 his beatification was recognized as an Sisters of the Immaculate process will be complete. assistant for pregnant Heart of Mary in Fatima, Furthermore, the process women, and martyr who died in 1985; his of beatification of Maria Goretti, who at the case is being carried out Cardinal has age of 12 was the victim by confirming his heroic been started. of brutal rape. Before virtue; her death, she forgave Other Interesting her abuser, who later — Basilian Father Facts repented and after 30 Jeremiah Lomnytsky – years in prison became honored church leader, Sometimes the a monk. St. Maria co-founder of the Order beatification or Goretti is the patroness of the Sisters Servants, canonization processes of victims of rape and well known in his time last for decades or even modern youth. among Russian Greek a century. Sometimes the Catholics; died in 1916 Servant of God (such In the second millennium, in exile; as Metropolitan Andrey the five year waiting Sheptytsky) left a large period for the start of the — Father Kyryl Seletsky academic or theological beatification process was – co-founder of the heritage that must be waived for Mother Teresa Congregation of Sisters carefully investigated to of Calcutta and Pope Servants and co-founder ascertain that there is no John Paul II. They had of the Sisters of Saint disagreement with the the fastest beatification Joseph the Betrothed, teaching of the Catholic processes. successor of Don Bosco Church. For example, in implementing non- Bishop Josaphat One of the most authoritarian education Kuntsevych, martyred in dramatic and interesting (died in 1918). 1623 and beatified in 20 beatification processes years, was proclaimed a concerned Padre Pio, a Also, it seems that saint two centuries later. Capuchin Catholic priest, AUGUST 11, 2013 27 “If God is the light, then the light of life is faith in God.” His Beatitude Sviatoslav in Zarvanytsia 15.07.13

UGCC Head stated this during the night leading to July 11th after thousands of faithful marched with lit candles to the monument of the Mother of God on the place where she appeared. “Through the assistance of faith we unite ourselves with the living and eternal God, we become illuminated through him, we become his light, the bearers of God’s rays.”

The appealed to the faithful to testify their faith through their actions, and then to raise high the candle holders: “Let us light our way through our faith; let us not be lost in the darkness; let us illuminate today our families, our Homeland – all the people who are next to us.” Then he asked each pilgrim to look closely at one’s candle and recall those people from whom they received their faith in God. “Let us look closely at our flames, because today we bear the responsibility that God forbid, in our hands and in our lives, this light of faith should ever burn out. Let us look closely at that light which we should carry within us.”

Since this year the Pilgrimage to Zarvanytsia is dedicated to the Year of Faith which coincides with the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Ukraine-Rus, His Beatitude Sviatoslav talked about the significance of the event of Baptism as a time of illuminating our people. “Be believers, be the Christians of that time when Almighty God gave us this greatest treasure of our land. And it was precisely the Christian faith itself that was the inner strength of our people for over a thousand years.” UGCC Head urged that we transfer the light of our faith to children, friends, and close ones, “that this light always continues.” “It is us that the Lord sends to illuminate their darkness… “that the people who sat in darkness” see the light exactly through our Church.”

The procession with the candles began by the parish church of Zarvanytsia which houses the Icon of the Zarvanytsia Mother of God. After the liturgy which was headed by Bishop Dmytro (Hryhorak), Buchach Eparch, the faithful carried the candles through the central street of the village, accompanied by the orchestra and singing the song “From the city of Kyiv.” Then at the miraculous location, the bells rang and the pilgrims got closer to the monument of the Mother of god where the Major Archbishop together with bishops and clergy, began the Vespers to the Mother of God.

Pictures by Volodymyr Yavnych Archeparchy Press Service http://www.ugcc.org.ua

AUGUST 11, 2013 28 Program of the Pilgrimage to UGCC Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ

On 17-18 August, on the occasion of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus-Ukraine, an All-Church Pilgrimage and the Blessing of the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Kyiv will take place.

Program of the Pilgrimage to UGCC Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ

16.08.2013 – FRIDAY Tour of Kyiv, Central and Eastern Ukraine 2:00 pm – Opening of registration of pilgrims 6:00 pm -- Vespers 7:00 pm - Exhibit openings: “Patriarch Josef Slipyi” & “Pope and Ukraine” (Patriarchal Cathedral Crypt) 17.08.2013 – SATURDAY 6:00 am – Registration of pilgrims 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy 10:00 am – All-Ukraine conference of the communities “Mothers in Prayer” (International Exhibition Center) 10:30 am - Educational forum – “Christian values in the World. Challenges and Perspectives” (International Exhibition Center) 12:30 am – Divine Liturgy of the communities “Mothers in Prayer” (Church of Annunciation of Virgin Mother) 3:00 pm – Vespers to Saint Equal to the Apostles Prince Volodymyr (Volodymyr Hill) 6:00 pm - Night prayer with the Rite of the Blessing of the Cathedral 11:00 pm - All night prayer vigil 18.08.2013 – SUNDAY ** 6:00 am – Registration of pilgrims 8:30 am – Celebratory Procession. Pontifical Divine Liturgy. Finalizing the Rite of the Blessing of the Patriarchal Cathedral. Renewal of Baptismal Vows. Rite of Blessing of the Water in Dnipro. 1:00 pm - Spiritual-Artistic Program (Podium by the Patriarchal Cathedral) 2:00 pm - Charitable Banquet (Exhibition Center –Pavillion 1-A) ** 6:00 pm - Night prayer (Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ) 7:00 pm - Gala-Concert, National Palace of the Arts Ukraina *** 19.08.2013 – MONDAY (Feast of Transfiguration of Jesus Christ) 7:30 am – Divine Liturgy. Blessing of fruits. 9:00 am – Pontifical Divine Liturgy. Blessing of fruits. 11:00 am - Divine Liturgy. Blessing of fruits. * Registration is MANDATORY and permits attendance at all events of the Pilgrimage. Access to rooms of the Exhibition Center for overnight stay (own mattress and sleeping bag). Registration for the Pilgrimage here. Basic registration package (backpack, souvenir prayer book, admissions badge, booklet with program and diagram of location of events, Kyiv map) – 30 hrv. ** SUNDAY: Bazaar of Arts by folk artists; Exhibitions “Patriarch Josyf Slipyi” and “Pope and Ukraine”; Tours of Kyiv. *** Tickets for the Charitable Banquet can be ordered by Tel.: (044) 279 1920, (096) 330 9679, e-mail: info@ pilgrimage.org.ua (cost: 800 hrv. // $100 ) and in parishes in Kyiv. **** Tickets for the Commemorative Concert can be ordered by Tel.: (044) 279 1920, (096) 3309679, e-mail: [email protected] (cost: from 50 to 500 hrv.) and in parishes in Kyiv. http://www.ugcc.org.ua AUGUST 11, 2013 29 Patriarch Shevchuk Calls on Greek Catholics to Renew Baptismal Vows

25 July 2013

The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk, urged believers to solemnly renew their baptismal vows on the day of St. Volodymyr on Sunday, July 28, after the Divine Liturgy, the Primate said in a message on the occasion of the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus-Ukraine.

“Today, marking the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism, we need to remember and renew our baptismal vows. Their meaning remains the same – to free yourself of any bonds of slavery, which have been imposed on the human race by the devil since our forefather Adam, and wear the baptismal garments of Freedom and Love, which are the shining garments of the risen Christ,” says the message, the UGCC Information Department reports.

“To restore our faithfulness to Christ as the only ‘source of the revival of the Ukrainian people’ and to strengthen our church and national unity, I instruct all the believers and all of our parishes to solemnly renew their baptismal vows on the day of St. Volodymyr,” Patriarch Sviatoslav said.

The head of the UGCC also invited the faithful to take part in a church-wide pilgrimage to Kyiv on August 17-18. http://risu.org.ua

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