the official newspaper of the archeparchy of pittsburgh vol. 59 no. 9 sunday, july 6, 2014

appointments hola, nola! 5 decades of service Chancery announces personnel Archbishop William pays a visit to Campbell parish says “Thanks” to changes within the Archeparchy New Orleans, Louisiana parish beloved pastor of 51 years Page 2 Page 6 Page 7 Inside

Successful beginning for ‘Great day’ for religious Beginning Cantor’s Course freedom of family businesses mci welcomes eight ‘newbies’ to seminary decision: americans can follow faith from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops WASHINGTON 30 June 2014 Court’s decision to recognize — The U.S. Supreme Court’s that Americans can continue to decision today in favor of Hobby follow their faith when they run Lobby Stores and Conestoga a family business. In this case, Wood Specialties means “justice justice has prevailed, with the has prevailed,” said Archbishop Court respecting the rights of Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, the Green and Hahn families to president of the U.S. Conference continue to abide by their faith of Catholic Bishops, and in how they seek their livelihood, Archbishop William E. Lori of without facing devastating fines. Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Now is the time to redouble our bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for efforts to build a culture that Pictured with guest instructor Sharon Mech (second from left, front row) are the Religious Liberty. The Court fully respects religious freedom. eight participants in the MCI’s first Beginning Cantor’s Course held June 6-8. ruled that the U.S. Department “The Court clearly did not of Health and Human Services decide whether the so-called by Jeff Mierzejewski, MCI Director (HHS) “preventive services” ‘accommodation’ violates RFRA Eight cantors have completed The Friday evening session mandate violates the Religious when applied to our charities, the Archeparchy’s first Begin- began with a talk on the vocation Freedom Restoration Act hospitals and schools, so many ning Cantor’s Course, held of the cantor, presented by (RFRA) as applied to these of which have challenged it as a at the Byzantine Catholic Father Robert Karl (currently employers to the extent that burden on their religious exercise. Seminary in Pittsburgh June serving Holy Trinity Church, it would have forced them to We continue to hope that these 6-8. This course intended to Sykesville, Pa.). Metropolitan provide insurance coverage for great ministries of service, like introduce new or prospective Cantor Institute (MCI) director drugs and devices that violate the Little Sisters of the Poor and cantors to our services and Jeff Mierzejewski then led their religious convictions so many others, will prevail in plain chant, and quickly enable the students through the on respect for human life. their cases as well.” n them to become assistant The statement follows: cantors in their parishes. MCI continued on page 5 “We welcome the Supreme More USCCB news on page 3

2014 ‘Faith & Fun’ day Archbishop William wel- comed over 40 altar servers and their chaperones to the opening of “Faith & Fun Day” June 26. Sponsored by the Office of Vocations, the day began with a special Divine Liturgy at Holy Ghost Church in McKees Rocks, Pa., after which His Eminence posed for a commemorative photo with Darlene Fejka / The BCW The / Fejka Darlene concelebrants and the servers, several of whom plied their trade for the morning service. n [Story and additional photos will appear in the July 27 issue of The BCW.] page 2 sunday, july 6, 2014

UPS 081500 ISSN 07442289 official Official publication of the appointments Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh appointments made by metropolitan archbishop william: Serving parish communities in central and western Pennsylvania, Louisiana, eastern Ohio, Oklahoma, Announced July 3, 2014 Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia Effective July 8, 2014: Published every third Sunday (17 issues) by: • Father Roy Schubert at his own request retired from active ministry and relieved as pastor of St. Byzantine Catholic Press Associates Michael, Sheffield, Pa. 66 Riverview Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15214 Effective July 18, 2014: Tel: 412.231.4000 • Very Reverend David A. Bosnich relieved as Protopresbyter of the Tri-State Protopresbytery, pastor Fax: 412.231.1697 of St. George Aliquippa, Pa. and administrator of St. Mary Ambridge, Pa. and appointed pastor of St. E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.archpitt.org Michael, Sheffield.

Archbishop William C. Skurla • Deacon Thomas Klacik appointed administrator of St. George Aliquippa and St. Mary Ambridge. President Effective August 1, 2014: Sister Elaine Kisinko, OSBM Copy Editor • Father James D. Hess, OCarm. appointed to care for the spiritual needs of St. George Aliquippa and St. Mary Ambridge. Darlene Fejka Layout / Graphics July 5, 2014 Donna Obsincs • Donald Bolls ordained to the minor mysteries of the Church by Archbishop William C. Skurla at SS. Subscription/Circulation Manager Cyril and Methodius Seminary, Pittsburgh. Gregory S. Popivchak Business Manager

Annual Subscription Rates US $12 making a difference Canadian $14 International $16 Putting patriotism in its proper place Periodicals Postage Paid at Pittsburgh, PA by Tony Magliano Postmaster: send address changes to: Patriotism country right or wrong, love military-industrial complex, to The Byzantine Catholic World it or leave it,” becomes the only giving less than 1 percent ATTN: Donna can be good, 66 Riverview Avenue or it can be narrow-minded standard for of its annual income to the Pittsburgh, PA 15214 bad. Pride in judging whether a person is a poor of the world, the U.S. is Please allow 2-3 weeks for address one’s country patriotic citizen or not. demonstrating it has a moral changes to take effect. can be healthy, This unhealthy patriotism illness and is in need of healing or it can be often leads many people to and spiritual conversion. Submissions deadline: unhealthy. believe their nation is better than Instead of ignoring these 2nd Tuesday before publication date An unhealthy pride is often all other countries. It proclaims: and other ills, Americans who (12 days prior). considered the original sin. In his “We are number one!” possess a healthy patriotism pride, Lucifer (Satan) thought he Numerous people in various honestly acknowledge these The Byzantine Catholic World knew better than God. The first nations seem addicted to this kind sicknesses and work to heal the is a member of the humans in their pride thought of unhealthy pride of country. In nation. Catholic Press they knew better than God. And the United States, this sense of As people of faith, we have the Association. we in our pride sometimes think haughty superiority – promoted indispensable wisdom, power and act as though we know by some neoconservative writers and love of God – the great better than God. – is known as “American physician – to aid us. But we mission An unhealthy patriotism exceptionalism.” must invite him to lead the way. does not seek God’s will for In this sense, it is believed that In order to be healthy and holy, The mission of The Byzantine the nation in all matters. America is that city on a hilltop God must be at the center of our Catholic World is to spread Instead, it conveniently chooses – taken from Matthew’s Gospel lives and our nation. what issues it will consult the – that shines a totally righteous A few years ago I had the the Gospel message in the Almighty on. light for all other nations to privilege of interviewing the rich tradition of the Byzantine Catholics adhering to this admire and emulate. courageous countercultural type of patriotism will often While America can generally peace activist Jesuit Father Dan Catholic Church; to encourage cite God’s approval on those claim in some areas to be a Berrigan. He raised a question faithful to reflect the image of issues where they feel – through very good example for others of crucial importance for every Sacred Tradition, Sacred to follow – such as the U.S. American Catholic to ponder: Christ in everyday activities Scripture, and the Magisterium Bill of Rights which guarantees “Am I a Catholic-American? Or of life; to offer spiritual – God is in agreement with freedom of religion, speech, am I an American-Catholic?” their position. assembly and the press – there What comes first, our country formation through changing However, when that is not the are on the other hand many or our God? times; and to celebrate case, instead of doing the hard areas where the United States is Do we blindly follow the community among Byzantine work and prayer of spiritual walking in darkness. culture, government and econ- discernment, they choose to From legalized abortion, to omic system of our nation, or Catholics in the Archeparchy ignore God and rely on purely being the world’s leading arms do we faithfully follow the Lord of Pittsburgh, throughout secular arguments. merchant, to possessing the Jesus who alone is the Way, the This way of thinking leads world’s most dangerous nuclear Truth and the Life? n the Metropolitan Church in to an unhealthy pride in one’s arsenal, to having over 15 Tony Magliano is an inter- America, and around the world. country – where waving the million children living in poverty, nationally syndicated social justice flag and proclaiming “my to rampant pornography, to the and peace columnist.

the byzantine catholic world sunday, july 6, 2014 page 3 Religious leaders urge Pennsylvania bishops laud Congress to protect RFRA religious liberty victory rfra passed in 1993 with overwhelming pcc encouraged by favorable u.s. bipartisan support supreme court decision from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops from the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference “[R]eason recognizes that and Human Services (HHS), WASHINGTON 1 July 2014 conscience outside the walls of religious freedom is a funda- under authority provided in the — A coalition of leaders one’s house of worship.” mental right of man, reflecting Affordable Care Act, mandated of diverse U.S. religious They added: “For over two his highest dignity, that of coverage of sterilization, denominations and faiths, decades, RFRA has protected seeking the truth and adhering contraception and abortion- including Archbishop Joseph Americans of all faiths from to it, and recognizing it as causing drugs in most employer Kurtz of Louisville, president of government coercion. Jews, an indispensable condition health insurance plans. the U.S. Conference of Catholic Muslims, Hindus, Christians, for realizing all his potential. Religious ministries of Bishops, has announced Buddhists, Sikhs, and others Religious freedom is not simply service – such as charities, that they “are united in all benefit when powerful freedom of thought or private schools, health care facilities worship. It is the freedom to live [their] staunch support” for government officials know and institutions of higher according to ethical principles, education – are given, at best, protecting the federal Religious that, as President Bill Clinton both privately and publicly, second-class status under Freedom Restoration Act stated when he signed RFRA, consequent to the truth one has the law in the form of a still- (RFRA), which passed with government must meet ‘a very found.”(Pope Francis, June 20, murky “accommodation.” nearly unanimous bipartisan high level of proof before it 2014) Many religious entities, support in 1993. The coalition interferes with someone’s free In this spirit, religious liberty including Catholic dioceses, sent a letter to Congressional exercise of religion.’” scored a victory today in the are challenging this mandate leadership June 30 asking that Signers of the letter included U.S. Supreme Court. In its in federal courts across the they “not amend or repeal leaders of the Assemblies of decision in the Hobby Lobby country. RFRA, one of our nation’s most God (USA), the Church of God and Conestoga Wood Products The Catholic Bishops of vital legal protections for the in Christ, the Church of Jesus cases, the Court properly Pennsylvania express the hope religious freedom and rights of Christ of Latter-day Saints, concluded that religious that, in light of this ruling, conscience of every person of the Ethics & Religious Liberty conscience of closely held the Obama Administration every faith.” Commission of the Southern businesses is to be protected will do the right thing and “RFRA is a highly flexible Baptist Convention, the General from government coercion. withdraw the mandate as it legal standard that protects Assembly of the Presbyterian Further, the Court determined has been applied to religious that the U. S. Department of the rights and liberties of Church in America, the ministries. That step will Health and Human Services individuals of all religious General Conference of Seventh- bring to an end litigation mandate is improper as it forces which religious ministries were faiths, including the most day Adventists, the Lutheran a closely held company to pay forced to undertake to protect vulnerable,” said the letter. “In Church–Missouri Synod, the for coverage of products and their religious conscience and the United States, freedom of Rabbinical Council of America, services that violate the owners’ to assure that statutory and religion has always included – the Union of Orthodox Jewish firmly held religious beliefs. constitutional protections would and should always include – the Congregations of America and The U.S. Department of Health not be trampled. n right to live out one’s religion the Wesleyan Church. and act according to one’s Full text of the letter follows:

RE: Protecting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993

Dear Speaker Boehner, Minority Leader Pelosi, Majority Leader Reid, and Minority Leader McConnell:

We are leaders of diverse faith communities representing over 100 million Americans. Our faith communities worship in many different ways, and we have different views on many things. But in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions in favor of Hobby Lobby Stores and Conestoga Wood Specialties (Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores), we are united in our staunch support for maintaining all of the existing provisions and protections of the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA). RFRA is a highly flexible legal standard that protects the rights and liberties of individuals of all religious faiths, including the most vulnerable. The Supreme Court affirmed that all Americans – including family business owners – should be free to live and work according to their faith and receive the protections afforded by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. When President Clinton signed RFRA into law over twenty years ago, he finalized the work of overwhelming bipartisan majorities in the United States House and Senate. Only three Members of Congress voted against RFRA. Not one of Congress’s 535 Members suggested that this landmark new law would not protect a person’s free exercise of religion if she chose to provide for herself, her family, and her employees by starting a business. In the United States, freedom of religion has always included – and should always include – the right to live out one’s religion and act according to one’s conscience outside the walls of one’s house of worship. Every single day, millions of Americans are motivated by their faith to go and serve the neediest among us. The good works of these individuals of faith can be seen in soup kitchens, hospitals, schools, hospices – and, yes, family-owned businesses. For over two decades, RFRA has protected Americans of all faiths from government coercion. Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, and others all benefit when powerful government officials know that, as President Bill Clinton stated when he signed RFRA, government must meet “a very high level of proof before it interferes with someone’s free exercise of religion.” We have come together to write this letter with one specific plea: Do not amend or repeal RFRA, one of our nation’s most vital legal protections for the religious freedom and rights of conscience of every person of every faith. Changing RFRA because some disagree with one particular application of the law would set a dark precedent by undermining the fundamental principle of religious freedom for all, even for those whose religious beliefs may be unpopular at the moment. Congress has never passed legislation with the specific purpose of reducing Americans’ religious freedom. It should not consider doing so now.

Freedom of religion, like freedom of speech, must stand for all Americans, for all time. n

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Deacons’ dinner marks 10 years of service director of formation program keynote speaker at appreciation event by Kathe Kress The Byzantine Catholic Serra saying, “By the way, John, I Club gathered on Sunday, want you to direct it.” May 18, in honor of the 10th In 1999 they began the anniversary of the first deacon process of recruitment, inter- from left: Father John G. Petro, Sister Margaret Ann Andrako, OSBM, Mary Frances class. The deacons and their viewing, receiving letters of and Fr. Deacon Raymond J. Zadzilko, Fr. Deacon Paul and Sandy Simko, Fr. Deacon Paul M. and Patricia Boboige, Renata and Fr. Deacon George Fatula, Fr. wives were guests for dinner, recommendation, physical and Deacon John and Ruth Hanchin, and Fr. Deacon Lance D. and Patricia Weakland. and Father John G. Petro spoke psychological examinations, Honorees unable to attend were Fr. Deacon John A. Custaney (Cheryl), Fr. Deacon about the class and the role of etc., and the wives were an Paul J. Pipta (Irene) and Fr. Deacon Dennis M. Prestash (Patricia). the deacon. Father John was integral part of it from the instrumental in pulling together beginning: they had to submit the Deacon Formation Program “an extensive recommendation The prayers that are said over which translates to “servant” at the behest of Archbishop for their husbands, since this the deacon during ordination - appears an additional three Judson M. Procyk of blessed would dramatically affect provide insight into the times! memory. Six of the nine local their lives.” And at every heart of his ministry. In these “This diaconal service is not deacons who were honored step of the process, even after prayers, the words service/ only done in vestments and attended with their wives, and ordination, there is continuous servant appear four times, more than 60 people came to discernment. and the very word “deacon” - Deacons continued on page 8 honor them. We would be remiss if we did not also honor the memory of Fr. Deacon Stanley Cholewinski, who fell asleep in the Lord in 2011. He served St. George the Great Martyr Melkite Parish in Birmingham, Ala. and is survived by Pani Rose, three married children and their families. Father John G. Petro filled dinner attendees in on a brief history of the Deacon Formation Program, beginning in 1995 with Archbishop Judson’s words, “John, I have an idea.” It seems that other bishops had been talking with the Archbishop about the need for such a program. Archbishop Judson continued, “I want a good program, a serious program, a well-prepared program.” So Father John went to work researching such a program before reporting back to the Archbishop. At the same time, Father John was hearing from men who were interested in such a program. “In fact, one of them would call me regularly asking if anything was ready to begin yet … he was even willing to begin on his own as a private student.” Father John’s task was to continue to listen to those interested and keep fanning the flame of interest, but to remain cautious while researching to develop a program that would provide a solid foundation for those called to serve as deacons. Father John consulted with faculty and staff of other deacon programs to find what worked and what didn’t. He presented his findings and the resultant plan to Archbishop Judson. The Archbishop studied it and had a few recommendations, but then “dropped the bomb,”

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Students who attended the first MCI Beginner Cantor’s Course MCI MCI and their home parish: continued from page 1 Reader’s basic music theory required Zeb Bartels Nativity of the Mother of God, DuBois, Pa. by a cantor, and an in-depth Day presentation of our reading Aaron Graneto St. Nicholas, Youngstown, Ohio melodies - the ones used for the priest’s blessings and prayers, Larry Hruska St. Basil the Great, Sterling Heights, Mich. Aug. 16 as well as for the Epistle and reader’s day for Janice Kondratic SS. Peter and Paul, Erie, Pa. Gospel readings. Students current lectors learned how the responses like Matthew Shorraw St. Mary, Monessen, Pa. “Amen” are tied musically to Current lectors (church read- Diane Terleck Infant Jesus of Prague, Boardman, Ohio the singing of the priest and ers) are encouraged to attend deacon, and also learned how Elizabeth Zackowski St. Thomas the Apostle, Phoenix, Ariz. a one-day Reader’s Day on to match pitch and choose Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. appropriate singing ranges for David Zaroka St. John Chrysostom, Columbus, Ohio to 3 p.m. This refresher course the congregation. presented by the Metropolitan On Saturday, after breakfast and an hour-long voice lesson Cantor Institute (MCI) will with MCI instructor Shawn singing. Students learned how official MCI web site, www. provide a review of the role Daly, the students were led to read the Typikon entries for metropolitancantorinstitute. of the church reader; basic through the hymns of the Divine the Divine Liturgy on Sundays, org or call Jeff Mierzejewski at liturgical instruction; and vocal Liturgy, from beginning to end, and how to combine Sunday and (412)735-1676. n coaching to help improve the singing each of the melodies feast-day hymns. Mierzejewski participant’s ability to chant and learning when each is also gave a presentation on the Scriptures and lead the used. Lunchtime provided an the different options that can congregation in the chanting opportunity for students to be used for selecting troparia notice of psalms. The registration fee receive 15 minutes of individual and other hymns for use on Please be advised: for this course is $15, which vocal coaching and to visit the ordinary weekdays. includes lunch and materials. Seminary Press bookstore. At The final day ended with a The MCI’s one-day Courses will be held at the 5 o’clock, the class assisted summary of the MCI’s plans refresher course on Byzantine Catholic Seminary, for the coming year. at Vespers with Litija in the the Divine Liturgy 3605 Perrysville Avenue, Seminary Chapel for the feast of The MCI hopes to offer this Pittsburgh, PA 15214. Reg- Pentecost, then broke for dinner. course on a regular basis, to scheduled for Saturday, istration forms and additional By bedtime, we had completed encourage both new cantors July 12 has been details are available on our study of the basic music for and those who want a review CANCELED. the Divine Liturgy. of plain chant basics to become For further information, the MCI website, www. On Sunday morning, after expert leaders of congregational metropolitancantorinstitute. contact MCI director org. Questions? E-mail mci@ Matins and Divine Liturgy for singing in our parishes. Jeff Mierzejewski at archpitt.org, or call MCI Pentecost (and brunch), the For more information about (412)735-1676 or e-mail director Jeffrey Mierzejewski topics turned to practical issues the Metropolitan Cantor [email protected]. of leading congregational Institute program, visit the at 412-735-1676. n

Catechetical Sunday to focus on ‘God’s Gift of Forgiveness’ pope francis encourages all catholics to return to confession from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

WASHINGTON — Catholics Evangelization and Catechesis guide for clergy, “Preaching of the Catholic faith. Many are called to learn more committee, in a message to About the Gift of God’s parishes commission those about the practice of going U.S. Catholics. Forgiveness,” by Father John who serve in catechetical to confession, as Catechetical Pope Francis has encouraged Guthrie, USCCB’s associate ministry on Catechetical Sunday 2014 focuses on the Catholics to return to director of Clergy, Consecrated Sunday. The U.S. bishops theme “Teaching About God’s confession at some of his Life and Vocations, a teaching have provided resources for Gift of Forgiveness.” The Wednesday general audiences aid by Jesuit Father Peter Ryan, Catechetical Sunday since U.S. bishops’ Committee on and even modeled the practice USCCB’s executive director of 1971. More information is Evangelization and Catechesis during a Lenten penance service Doctrine, and a catechist in- available at: www.usccb.org/ offers a range of resources this year in St. Peter’s Basilica. service by Father Louis Cameli catecheticalsunday n on the Sacrament of Penance Videos produced by Catholic of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Resources specific to the to be used in parishes in News Service, capturing these Other resources cover saints Byzantine Catholic Metro- conjunction with Catechetical moments, are among the who were confessors, why politan Church may be Sunday, which is September 21 resources for diocesan and one should confess sins to a available through God this year. parish catechists offered by the priest and an examination With Us Publications http:// “Whether you confess reg- U.S. Conference of Catholic of conscience, among other godwithusbooks.org/ and ularly, or this is the first time in Bishops (USCCB). Resources topics. through the Office of Religious a long time, may this be your in English and Spanish are Resources also can Education www.archpitt.org/ moment to draw near to the available at: www.usccb.org/ be purchased at: www. offices/ore. confessional with confidence beliefs-and-teachings/how-we- usccbpublishing.org to celebrate the tender loving teach/catechesis/catechetical- Catechetical Sunday, which mercy of God,” said Bishop sunday/sacramental- is observed on the third Sunday David L. Ricken of Green Bay, forgiveness/index.cfm in September, is a celebration Wisconsin, chairman of the These resources include a of catechists and all teachers

the byzantine catholic world parish news page 6 sunday, july 6, 2014 Archbishop William visits Houston parish to host New Orleans parish local premiere of st. nicholas of myra welcomes shepherd ‘The Stones Cry Out’ poignant documentary chronicles arab christians in holy land

On Friday, July 25, St. John Father Elias Rafaj, pastor of Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic St. John Chrysostom Church, Church, in coordination with will celebrate Vespers at 6:00 the Melkite Greek Catholic p.m. in the Chapel of St. Basil Outreach, will host the at the University of St. Thomas. Houston premiere of Italian The documentary screening journalist Yasmine Perni’s will follow in the Scanlan poignant documentary on the Room at 7:00 p.m., featuring a plight of Christians in the Holy “Q & A” session with Yasmine Land, “The Stones Cry Out” at and mezzes (Middle Eastern the University of St. Thomas in appetizers) afterwards. For Houston, Texas. more information, please Even though she currently visit St. John’s website www. resides in Italy, Yasmine stjohnchrysostom.com or In the wake of the Spring meetings of the United States Conference continues to be formed by the e-mail houstonmelkite@ of Catholic Bishops in New Orleans June 11-13, Metropolitan years she spent in the Middle gmail.com Archbishop William paid a special visit to members of his flock at East as a teenager, where she the parish of St. Nicholas of Myra in New Orleans, La. Father Phillip came to know and love the “Too often Christians from J. Linden, Jr. concelebrated the Divine Liturgy with the archbishop, “living stones”- the Arab the western world travel in and along with parish administrator Deacon Gregory Haddad, helped the Holy Land as tourists parishioners welcome their shepherd at a social following the service. n Christians of the Holy Land. The story of these Christians and sightseers. They may run is often obscured by war and where Jesus walked, explore the media’s focus on the Jewish the landscape of the Bible and Muslim communities. and see the ancient stones — In an effort to tell the story but they never meet any of of the descendants of those the community of Christians, who first walked with Christ, which has for centuries Yasmine has written and welcomed pilgrims. . . . Come produced this compelling and meet the living stones.” documentary, which includes — Rev. Mitri Raheb, interviews with the Melkite Lutheran Pastor Catholic Archbishop of Haifa and the Galilee, His Eminence For more information about Elias Chacour, and the Latin the documentary, visit www. Catholic Patriarch of Jerusalem, thestonescryoutmovie.com n His Beatitude Fouad Twal.

the byzantine catholic world sunday, july 6, 2014 page 7 Monsignor Victor Romza: Superbly, Simply, Slavic warren, ohio parish deliciously many more years! represents heritage at summer festival longtime pastor of campbell, ohio parish feted at retirement celebration Father Andrew Deskevich (in costume, below) and parishioners of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church of Warren enjoyed a dayful of Slavic delights as a participant in the annual “Simply Slavic” festival, held in downtown Youngstown Saturday, June 21. A variety of homemade ethnic delights were sold by the parish and enjoyed by the hundreds of visitors to their booth. A performance by the Slavjane Folk Ensemble of Holy Ghost Church McKees Rocks, Pa. was one of the featured events of the day. n

On Sunday, June 1, St. Michael Church of Campbell, Ohio honored its former pastor of 51 years, Monsignor Victor Romza (seated above). Celebrated by parish administrator Father Kevin E. Marks (center, standing), the Sunday Divine Liturgy that day was offered for good health and God’s blessings upon Msgr. Romza. Following the service, a reception was held in the afternoon at Park Vista Manor, Youngstown, were Msgr. Romza resides. Over one hundred parishioners, friends, and family attended the reception including Archbishop William (right, above) and Very Reverend Richard Lambert (left) of St. Mary Church in Youngstown. n

May God grant his servant Monsignor Romza peace, health and happiness for many blessed years — Na Mnohaja i Blahaja L’ita!

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Pentecost Tour, Flag Day, Father’s Day Deacons headline events at Upper St. Clair parish continued from page 4 by Father Valerian Michlik with censers,” Father John pentecost church tour 2014 father’s day, flag day explained. “It is also done in On a beautiful Saturday morning, June 14, parishioners of St. Sunday, June 15 was the day visiting the sick, the infirm Gregory Byzantine Catholic Church in Upper St. Clair, Pa. embarked of a double celebration at St. and aged; in sitting with and on a pilgrimage, visiting several churches in our city of Pittsburgh. Gregory Byzantine Catholic praying with the suffering and This Church Tour is part of our celebration of the Feast of Pentecost, Church in Upper St. Clair, Pa. dying; in social services in the which traditionally is regarded as the beginning of the One Holy Special prayerful supplications parish, in the Archeparchy and Catholic and Apostolic Church. This year, we had the opportunity were offered as we celebrated in the community. It is done in to visit Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Calvary Episcopal Father’s Day. At the conclusion ways in which we get our hands Church in the Shadyside section of Pittsburgh, and the Cathedral of of the Divine Liturgy, our dirty and in which we enter Hope-East Liberty Presbyterian Church. In each of the Churches, we parish children led a procession the messy and complicated were given a guided tour during which we learned the origins of these outdoors for a special Flag Day situations of life.” Only those parishes, each of which can be traced back to the 19th century. We all Ceremony, which was hosted by will know “the true blessings were amazed by the architectural beauty of these churches that can Greek Catholic Union Lodge that come from realizing that, truly rival the cathedrals of Europe. At conclusion of our Pentecost 52. Afterwards, everyone in in the midst of the confusion Church Tour, we all enjoyed a wonderful luncheon, during which all attendance enjoyed Christian and disorder of our lives, when present agreed to continue this annual event, visiting the hidden gems fellowship and refreshments we feel the most helpless … of our beloved city on the Three Rivers. n in our church hall. As a parish family, we all look forward there we discover the God who to many upcoming summer is truly working in our midst.” events. n Father John continued, “Our whole Church is grateful to these men for the ten years of service that they have rendered to our parishes. We are grateful to their wives and families for assisting and supporting them. In so many ways, it is truly a family vocation. “We pray for these men … that they will follow the humble example of the Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis, who is a model of dedicated service … who says to those in ministry, ‘Serve with humility; show mercy; above all, show mercy! Be kind and forgiving.’ And then he adds: ‘Don’t take yourself too seriously! You are not really all that important! After all, it’s not about us! It is, after all, about God.’” Father John concluded: “Congratulations once again to all of you!” The program began with men from the Eparchy of Van Nuys (now Phoenix) and the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh. To date 44 men (including two who since have fallen asleep in the Lord) have been ordained from this program: Archeparchy of Pittsburgh (20), Eparchy of Parma (12), Eparchy of Phoenix (10), Romanian Eparchy of Canton (1) and Ukrainian Eparchy of Chicago (1). n

Byzantine Serra Club member Kathe Kress is a freelance writer and parishioner at Holy Ghost Church, McKees Rocks, Pa.

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NOTE: A number of parishes may have tentative plans for parish picnics/festivals as of the time of this issue’s publication and are not listed here. Please check with your pastor for confirmation of events. * PLEASE NOTE: “Parish Picnic” = parish-only ... “Parish Festival” = open to public Listings provided by pastors/churches of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh.

July August September October St. Elias Church - Munhall, Pa. St. Mary Holy Protection Church SS. Peter & Paul Church St. John the Baptist EVENT: Parish Festival Trauger, PA Erie, PA Uniontown, PA DATES: July 11-12-13 EVENT: Parish Festival EVENT: 11th Annual EVENT: Parish Festival Fri.: 5 – 9 p.m. Sat. 4 – 9:30 p.m. DATE: Sun. August 3 Slavic Festival 33rd Annual Carpatho-Rusyn Celebration Sun. Noon – 6 p.m. TIME: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. DATE: Sun. September 14 DATE: Sun. October 26 INFO: Joe Fedor, Jr. INFO: Fr. Paul-Alexander Shutt TIME: 12:00 noon - 7:00 p.m. 724-423-3673 INFO: Richard Vasil TIME: 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. 412-651-7696 FESTIVAL! Ethnic foods, games 814-864-6136 INFO: Church Office: Fr. Eugene 412-461-1712 of chance, children’s games, Parish Office 724-438-6027 Festivities include live entertain- bingo, D.J. Music. Held on parish 814-825-8140 M - F 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ment (Fri: Silver Sky Duo; Sat: grounds and in St. Mary’s Centre. Delicious and plentiful homemade Ethnic Foods, Baked Goods, Gabby Barrett, Chris Denem, Escape the heat & humidity! All ethnic foods and baked goods; Crafts, Raffles, Folk Displays, Sputzy; Sun: Frank Powaski, roads lead to St. Mary’s Aug. 3 - live music; ethnic dancers; basket Music, Demonstrations, Speakers, Slavjane, Ray Jay & the Carousels); Route 981 in Trauger. raffle, ethnic goods. Children’s Activities, Family Fun, bingo, games of chance, carnival Cooking Demonstration , Slavjane games, “Chinese” auction, kids’ Dancers, Free Admission! St. Mary Church - Weirton, WV activities, raffles. FIREWORKS at Ascension Church - Clairton, PA EVENT: Parish Picnic* EVENT: Parish Picnic* 9:30 p.m. Saturday! DATE: Sun. August 10 DATE: Sun. September 14 TIME: 1:00 p.m. to ?? TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. SS. Peter and Paul Church INFO: Fr. Ed: 304-748-2087 INFO: Fr. Ivan 422-233-7422 Portage, PA Held at Starvaggi Park in Weirton. Guests are welcome! Ascension EVENT: Parish Festival Many outdoor kids’ games, parish picnic is held at Clairton DATE: Sun. July 13 swimming, bingo, music. MANY Park Pavilion & Lodge (top TIME: 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m. delicious foods & refreshments of Mendelssohn Street). For INFO: Fr. James Spontak Famous Ice Cream truck! Guests information, call Fr. Ivan Mina. of parishioners cordially welcome. 814-736-9780 Lori Murray St. Gregory Church 814-421-2639 St. George Church Upper St. Clair, PA www.ByzantineCatholic.net Aliquippa, Pa. EVENT: Parish Picnic* EVENT: Parish Picnic* Annual Ethnic Festival with DATE: Sun. September 21 DATE: Sat. August 16 homemade traditional foods, TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. games of chance, raffle, BINGO, INFO: Fr. Valerian INFO: Isabel Maruhnich kids’ games & activities tent; bake 412-835-7800 724-375-8776 sale; basket raffle and much more. Following the 9:30 a.m. Divine Following a Moleben at 12:00 p.m. Great LIVE music by two bands Liturgy, Parish Picnic will take the Parish Picnic will take place on place at the USC McLaughlin Run – “Rosie & the Jammers” (polka, Parish grounds. Food, music and Road Recreation Center, 1770 12-3:30 p.m.) and “FUSE” (Classic games for all parishioners rock, 5-8 p.m.). McLaughlin Run Rd, Upper St. and guests. Clair. Games and music, food and fun! Event marks the official Infant Jesus of Prague beginning of new school year for Boardman, OH St. Nicholas Church Perryopolis, PA St. Gregory’s Church School. AND EVENT: Parish Picnic* St. Nicholas Church DATE: Sun. August 17 Youngstown, OH St. John the Baptist Church TIME: 11:00 a.m. to ?? Uniontown, PA EVENT: Parish Picnic* INFO: Fr. Robert Halus EVENT: 9th Annual DATE: Wed. July 16 724-736-4344 Classic Car Show TIME: 6:00 p.m. Parish Picnic - meats and beverages DATE: Sun. September 28 INFO: Elaine Chachko provided by parish; parishioners TIME: 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. 330-755-6243 bring a covered dish; music, fun Rain or Shine Theresa Swindler and games for young and old! INFO: Church Office: 330-272-2198 M-F 724-438-6027 Great food, D.J. Arnie Amber, St. Michael Church Holy Trinity Church 50/50, Byzantine Auction. Registra- Campbell, Ohio tion: Noon to 2:00 p.m. Over 25 Sykesville, PA EVENT: Parish Picnic* EVENT: Parish Picnic* Trophies awarded - $8 registration DATE: Sun. August 17 fee, 1st 150 cars receive dash plaque. DATE: Sun. July 27 TIME: 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. INFO: Dcn. Luke Crawford INFO: Parish Ofc: 330-755-4831 [email protected] Variety of good foods, music, Parish picnic at Stahl Park in games, great fun! Sykesville. St. Michael Church PASTORS! Don’t forget to Hermitage, PA include your parish picnic EVENT: Parish Picnic* and/or festival in this listing. DATE: Sun. August 24 The next BCW deadline is TIME: 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. Sr. Havrilla, Nick July 15 (for the July 27 issue). INFO: Fr. Kevin: 724-981-6680 All listings also will appear in Ethnic foods, games, music, great the online events calendar at fun! Sweet Summer raffles. www.archpitt.org

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thoughts for our day by Archpriest David M. Petras

the resurrection of jesus “Christ is on the Cross. (Matthew 27:51). To me, it is a further evidence to the disciples in Jerusalem, risen! Indeed, The other Gospels are more of truth. presumably in the upper room. he is risen!” restrained. In Mark 16:1-9, the We have here eye-witness From there he leads them to is the joyful “myrrh-bearing women” come accounts, and eye-witnesses Bethany, about 1½ miles east greeting that to the tomb early on Sunday often differ about details. of Jerusalem. There he is taken Christians morning, and see the stone What is clear is that the first up into heaven. In the Acts of make to one rolled away and a young man witnesses of the Resurrection the Apostles, written by the another at the Feast of Pascha (an angel) sitting in the tomb. were women, particularly the same author, Jesus appears and the forty days following. (Mark 16:5) In the Gospel of woman who came on Sunday over a period of forty days, In this greeting, we see that the St. Luke, they likewise find the morning to complete the and his Ascension to heaven is resurrection of Jesus is more anointing of the body, for the on the 40th day. The Gospel than just a past event, it is burial was rushed on Friday of John, again many years after something that happened and afternoon to beat sunset and the Synoptics, adds a series continues to happen ever after. The first witness the Sabbath. When the women of appearances not found In this way, the resurrection came to the tomb, the stone in the other three Gospels: of Jesus after his death on the to the Resurrection sealing the tomb had been an appearance to Mary cross is different from all the in all of the rolled away, and they had a Magdalene (20:11-18), to the other resurrections we have vision of angels who announced disciples in the Upper Room, seen in the New Testament. Gospels is the the resurrection. The women and then again in the Upper The resurrection of Jesus is a discovery of the then told the disciples. Room a week later, when glorious return to life. The Angels are always “messen- Thomas is present, and then in Gospel clearly proclaims empty tomb. gers.” At the Tomb, they Galilee at the Sea of Tiberius, a bodily resurrection, but proclaim the Resurrection in to Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, Jesus does not return to daily stone rolled away, and see “two similar words: The Gospel of Zebedee’s sons (James and companionship with his men in dazzling garments.” St. Luke reads: “Why do you John), and two others. Here followers, but instead ascends In the Gospel of St. John, Mary seek the living one among the there is a miraculous catch to glory. Magdalene discovers the empty dead? He is not here, but he of fish, continuing and First, and perhaps most tomb and tells Peter and John. has been raised. Remember transfiguring the miraculous obvious, the actual act of rising After they examine the tomb, what he said to you while catches of fish at the call of the is not described in the gospels. two angels appear to Mary, he was still in Galilee, that apostles. (Luke 5:1-11) The closest to a description one standing at the head and the Son of Man must be St. Paul also records a list of is the Gospel of St. Matthew. the other at the foot where the handed over to sinners and be appearances: “For I handed on (28:2.11). The first witness to body of Jesus had lain. (John crucified, and rise on the third to you as of first importance the Resurrection in all of the 20:12) day.” (Luke 24:5-7) There is what I also received: that Gospels is the discovery of Some claim that the stories remarkable agreement in all Christ died for our sins in the empty tomb. The women in the gospel are a problem, the gospels. The women are accordance with the scriptures; come to the tomb, there is because, first of all, the Gospel admonished for looking in the that he was buried; that he an earthquake as the stone is of St. Mark was the oldest, and wrong place. There is mention was raised on the third day in rolled away, an angel appears, has the simplest story. The of going to Galilee. They are accordance with the scriptures; and “the guards were shaken others were early Christians to tell the disciples, a mission that he appeared to Cephas, with fear of him and became elaborating the story of finding that they do not immediately then to the Twelve. After that, like dead men.” (Matthew an empty tomb. However, carry out in Mark. he appeared to more than five 28:4) Observe the contrast: they fail to notice that the However, the Gospels do hundred brothers at once, Jesus lives, those guarding him most ancient account of the not end with the empty tomb. most of whom are still living, become like dead men. The Resurrection is not in the It is followed up by actual though some have fallen guards report what they saw Gospels, but in the first letter appearances of Jesus to the asleep. After that he appeared to the chief priests, who bribe of St. Paul to the Corinthians, women and to the apostles. to James, then to all the them to tell a false story of only twenty years after the In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus apostles. Last of all, as to one the apostles stealing the body. event and already treating it appears to the women as they born abnormally, he appeared (Matthew 28:11-15) Despite as tradition. Secondly, critics leave the tomb (Matthew 28:8- to me” (1 Corinthians 15:3- the drama in Matthew, there is point to the discrepancies in 10), and then to the disciples 8) From all these witnesses in no actual description of Jesus the stories, how many angels in Galilee. (Matthew 28:16) the Gospel, we see that Jesus coming out of the tomb. are there, and where are they In the Gospel of St. Luke, there is truly risen. The tomb was Matthew’s Gospel is the standing, one or two, or inside is an account of his appearance empty, and, moreover, he only one that describes the or outside the tomb. Yet, the to two disciples in Emmaus. appeared to his disciples. stone being rolled away. He early Church was not overly One is named Cleopas, the These stories have been told mentions an earthquake as this disturbed by this. It recognized other is not named but some so that we, too, may believe happens, as he also mentions all four gospels as canonical, believe it was the author of the (John 20:30-31) and find life an earthquake at Jesus’ death despite the discrepancies. Gospel, Luke. He then appears in Jesus, our Lord. n

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Serrans welcome dynamic speaker father lou vallone on church, pope, vocations (part two)

The Byzantine Serra Club wel- him, in his life and the Church understand it, it must be holy.’ God – and if God calls he is comed Father Lou Vallone as – is there anything in there that “Pope Francis understands calling that person – whoever their guest speaker at the club’s echoes in your heart?’ to plant that the people who want to that person is, not some cookie April 23 Dinner Meeting. Father the idea. restore the Latin are searching cutter ideal of how they are. Lou is Pastor at St. John of God “Francis is saying, ‘You don’t “So let me encourage you, Parish in McKees Rocks, Pa. and for mystery, for transcendence, St. Catherine of Siena in Crescent. give up the world to serve but that they are looking in the as Byzantine Serra Club, don’t This second of two parts concludes as a priest,’ and the Eastern wrong place. A sense of worship hesitate if you see something the feature which began in the Churches have a tradition of does not happen from just the in some man, that would be of June 15 BCW. their priests not just serving neck up, but the entire person – use and service to the Church, as priests, but having maybe say that to him. ‘You know, I francis and vocations the senses – of sight: the bright a little work on the side, in think you should think of the “Since this is the Serra light of the candles, of smell: order to support their wife and Church,’ and to sow those Club, what is Francis’ effect the incense, of hearing: the family.” seeds.” on vocations?” Father Lou Liturgy sung by the priest and Father Lou added that we asked. “Especially for the out of the cobwebs entire congregation – involving also can begin by opening Eastern Churches – it seems “Right now,” Father Lou the whole body in worship. our doors, by becoming more a tremendous amount.” First said, “the Eastern Churches are “Where else can be found welcoming at the parish level. of all, Francis himself is very a pattern that Francis is very authentic mystery and trans- This coincides with the recent well-disposed. In the barrio very open to, to lead the Western cendence but in the EAST, renewed call for evangelization in the Argentine, when he Church out of its cobwebs, and where it has always been?” in our Church. n was growing up, the closest its frozen traditions from its Father Lou asked. To those Catholic Church was the past 400 years.” seeking answers from the Latin Ukrainian Byzantine Church. You know the Western Mass, he says, “Don’t go to He went to the Catholic school, Churches have had this trouble the old Latin Liturgy. Go the but went to daily Liturgy and ever since the Second Vatican eternal Eastern Liturgy which served as an acolyte at the Council, of those who want to has always been that way. That Ukrainian Church. It was only go back to the Latin, saying: way, you’re not just feeling on Sundays that he went to the “You changed everything holy; the Eastern Liturgy has Latin Church. His best friends into English, and now that always been holy.” were from the East.” everybody knows what’s going Father Lou believes that Pope Father Lou was very on, it’s not holy anymore. Let’s Francis would also be open to encouraging: go back to when we didn’t some changes in Canon Law to “Just today (4/23), it was understand anything and then remove the blocks that might announced that he appointed it’s holy again.” prevent some from coming as his personal secretary Father Lou explained: into the Catholic Church to Father Louis Vallone was (number two), a Coptic priest, “What is happening is that serve as priests, especially from baptized and raised as a Maronite and he is well aware of the people have an emotional those with valid Protestant or Catholic. He attended Catholic traditions of the East and how attachment. They want a sense Orthodox marriages. Francis schools and graduated from they need to be preserved. But of mystery. They want a sense wants Eastern Church leaders Duquesne University with a BA of the transcendent. They want what does it mean to vocations to look to modify some of these in classics and philosophy, minor to feel that the Liturgy, the in our Church? If anybody is in laws so that the Church could in psychology. He completed prayer are raised up to God position in the world to make become more inclusive. graduate studies at Indiana a huge push for vocations, it on the vertical level instead What is the Francis effect University (Bloomington), St. will be the Eastern Churches of on the horizontal, and they on vocations? Father Lou Meinrad’s School of Theology; because celibacy is not going think that that’s what the Latin concluded: received Graduate Diplomas in to be an issue for the Eastern words were for four hundred “By becoming the true Canon Law from the University of Churches. You already have years. successor of Peter, the true Ottawa and a JCB from St. Paul proof positive here, which “It wasn’t. The Latin was Bishop of Rome and has the University, Ottawa. A priest for is trickling in, and Francis is rational. It was wordy. There Primacy of Honor for the entire over 40 years, he serves the Roman opening up the flood gates.” was no innate sense of mystery. Catholic Church – East and Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Because of Francis’ story, we It was not transcendent. and has been granted biritual West. I think he has brought have ready answers for a young Everybody just thought so faculties for his native Maronite the sense that anybody, man who may doubt that he because they didn’t know Church. In addition to his pastoral whether from the barrios of has a vocation because he is what was going on. They duties, Fr. Lou also serves as an not like the others – “I’m kinda didn’t know what the words the Argentine, from the South Adjunct Professor, School of Law, different.” Father Lou said, of the Mass meant, what the Side of Pittsburgh, or from the Duquesne University; Advocate, “You don’t have anybody more vestments symbolized or what reaches of Europe – wherever Marriage Tribunal, Diocese of different than Francis, and to the words of the Latin hymns that person comes from, if Pittsburgh and Learning Leader of say to a young man, ‘Look at meant. They said, ‘If I don’t they sincerely seek the call of the Catholic Leadership Institute.

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See you at Kennywood! 94th annual byzantine catholic family day around the thursday, july 24 archeparchy ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET Sponsored by St. Mary’s Youth Group. St. Mary’s Center, Trauger, Pa. Sunday, July 13, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Adults $6; 5-10 yr old $3; 4 and under FREE. For information call Laurie 724- 423-7396.

ICONOGRAPHY WORKSHOP – Sponsored by Holy Trinity Church, Wall, Pa. Thursday July 24 thru Sunday, July 27. All levels for adults, no experience needed. Participants will write an icon of the Theotokos, Softener of Evil Hearts on a 10” x 12” gesso-covered board. Using a pre-prepared prototype, techniques for faces, garments, gilding with 23 karat gold and background will be applied. The theology of iconography and specifically, the Theotokos also will be presented. Class runs Thursday evening, Friday and Saturday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm with a lunch break, and Sunday beginning after liturgy. Coffee and tea, but not lunch, will be provided. Must be able to attend all four days to complete an icon. The $125 fee covers all supplies; deposit of $25 is required. Class limited to 20 people. For further information, call Marylyn Barone at 412-678-9453 or email [email protected].

FLEA MARKET & BAKE SALE - Sponsored by St. John Cathedral Cameo Club. THREE days: Friday, Aug. 1, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday Aug. 2 & 3, 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Event will be held indoors, rain or shine. For more info call 412-464-1666.

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The Sisters of St. Basil the Great invite you to experience the 80th Annual PILGRIMAGE IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF BCW file photo file BCW PERPETUAL HELP Saturday & Sunday August 30 & 31

Ready again to welcome all to the 2014 Byzantine Catholic Family Mount St. Macrina Day at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin, Pa. Thursday, June 24 are Uniontown, PA Greek Catholic Union President George Juba, the amusement park’s official mascot Kenny Kangaroo, and Archbishop William.

dates to Official publication of the Byzantine Catholic remember Archeparchy of Pittsburgh july 10 - 13 Byzantine Catholic Press ByzanTEEN Rally Associates Mount St. Mary’s University - Emmitsburg, Md. 66 Riverview Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15214 july 24 Tel: 412.231.4000 Byzantine Catholic Family Day Kennywood Park - West Mifflin, Pa. Fax: 412.231.1697 Chancery Closed E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.archpitt.org august 15 Feast of the Dormition of the Holy Theotokos Chancery Closed next issue date: august 30 & 31 Pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help july 27 Mount St. Macrina - Uniontown, Pa.

submissions september 1 Labor Day deadline: Chancery Closed july 15 See more upcoming events at www.archpitt.org

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