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____________________________________________________________________________________________ 14 September, 2019 WELCOME TO ALL PARISHIONERS & GUESTS WHO HAVE JOINED US TODAY! UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL Parish Administrator: Fr. Yuriy Vyshnevskyy Parish: 250.758.4714; Emergency: 778.971.001 4017 Victoria Avenue, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2A5 Web: www.stmichaelnanaimo.ca Email: [email protected] Fr. Yuriy’s contact info: 250.891.4507 Divine Liturgy - Saturdays - 11am The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of New Westminster Bishop: Most Rev. Ken Nowakowski www.nweparchy.ca ! FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST ЧОТИРНАДЦЯТА НЕДІЛЯ ПІСЛЯ П’ЯТИДЕСЯТНИЦІ O precious Cross of the Lord,* Moses prefigured you when he stretched out his arms to heaven* and thus defeated the haughty Amalek.* You are the pride of the faithful* and the strength of those who struggle,* the glory of the apostles, the courage of the just,* and the salvation of the saints.* Therefore, at the sight of your elevation,* the whole creation rejoices, exalts, and glorifies Christ* whose goodness joined together those who had strayed. By its elevation the Cross is like an appeal to the whole creation.* We adore the blessed passion of Christ our God* who was suspended on it.* By this Cross, Christ destroyed the one who had destroyed us.* In His great goodness, He brought us back to life after we had been dead.* In His mercy He clothed us with beauty* and made us worthy of heaven.* Therefore, we exalt His Name with great rejoicing* and glorify His infinite condescension. O most venerable Cross of the Lord,* the angels surround Sunday after the you with joy at your elevation today.* You raise up those who Exaltation of the Holy had fallen and had been delivered to death* for having eaten of Cross the forbidden tree.* Therefore, we praise you with our lips,* begging for sanctification, saying:* Exalt Christ our gracious God, O you nations,* and adore His divine footsteps forever. PLEASE JOIN US FOR COFFEE & FELLOWSHIP AFTER DIVINE LITURGY! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 14 September, 2019 PASTORAL MINISTRY & HOLY MYSTERIES CONFESSIONS…………………………………………………….……1/2 hour before Liturgy EUCHARIST…….……………………………………………….…….…for the sick - any time BAPTISMS……………………………………………………..….….….…..…..by appointment MARRIAGES…………………………………………….…….six months notice should be given to the parish priest, and he should be contacted before any other arrangements are made FUNERALS……….……………………………………………….….…….……by appointment ANOINTING…..…….………………………………………………………..…………any time HOSPITAL VISITS…..………..….……………………………………………..………any time Bequests & Wills: Leaving a bequeath is a process of giving a donation through your will. It is simply a distribution from your estate to a charitable organization through your last will and testament. It can be as small or as large a donation as you wish. It is important that you talk to your lawyer about the process. In your kindness please remember St Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church in your bequeath and will. If anyone wishes to make such a bequeath in their will, the following clause may be included or added to a will: "I give, devise, and bequeath to St Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Parish - 4017 Victoria Avenue, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2A5, the sum of $ _____ (or _____% of my estate), to be used for the benefit of the parish and it's pastoral activities.” VIBRANT PARISH PRAYER O God, Creator of Heaven and Earth! Because of your indescribable love for us, you sent your Only-Begotten Son, Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ - The Way, The Truth, and The Life - and our Salvation. In His name, we turn to You. Strengthen our hearts and minds in Christian love and in unity of purpose as we strive to build a Vibrant Parish. Give us the grace to model our lives according to the Word of God. Instill in us the desire to pray and to celebrate the Holy Mysteries as one Christian Family in our Parish Community. Inspire us to follow Your great command to be a servant to the less fortunate among us! Grant this, O Lord, through the mercies and love for mankind of Your Only-Begotten Son with whom You are blessed, together with Your All-Holy, Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and forever and ever. Amen! The Vibrant Parish A Place To Encounter The Living Christ Through the word, the Holy Mysteries & Prayer, Serving One’s Neighbor, Leadership Fostering & Serving Unity and Missionary Spirit ! (His Beatitde Sviatoslav) ! PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our defence against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and to you, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of our souls. Amen. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 14 September, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS ØINVITATION: Our Bishop, Most Rev. Ken (Nowakowski) celebrated his 30th anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood on 19 August and we want to continue the celebrations! You are cordially invited to thank God for Bishop Ken's vocation and priestly life at the Vespers service on Saturday, 5 October at our Cathedral parish at 6:00 pm. There is no charge for the reception meal following the Vespers, however there is limited seating available thus in order to make sure we are prepared to host you please RSVP no later than 28 September to: Fr. Mykhailo Ozorovych Tel: 604.704.5889, [email protected]. In lieu of a gift, Bishop Ken has requested donations be made to Holy Eucharist Cathedral for further beautification of the church. ØEMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: please note the new emergency phone number 778.971.0011. This is an emergency number from St. Peter's Roman Catholic parish in Nanaimo. ØPRAYER REQUEST: Please keep in your prayers Mary & Gerald Upton, Fr. Steven Basarab, Paul Politylo, Tania Wagnor, Baby Tayven, Leona Osowetski, Penny Ferris as well as those members of our parish, our family and friends who are ailing, are in hospitals, nursing homes and those who are not able to join actively in their community. ØNASH HOLOS UKRAINIAN ROOTS RADIO - Nanaimo - Wed 11am-1pm on CHLY 101.7fm. Keep up to date with what’s going on in the Ukrainian Community. Podcast links available on iTunes and at the Nash Holos website. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR AUGUST Income: $3,100.10 $1,635.20 - Collections: Envelopes, loose & candles $955.00 - August rectory rental $510.00 - Hall rentals Expenses: $2,237.39 $1,293.75 - Eparchy $116.76 - Fortis $266.01 - BC Hydro (rectory, hall, church) $336.74 - Price Alarms $76.08 - Services - WM, Shaw $148.05 - Acme Supplies Total Income: $3,100.20 Total Expenses: $2,237.39 Net Total: (+) $862.81 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 14 September, 2019 DIVINE LITURGY PROPERS Opening Hymn Come and Worship Here to Worship - (pg. 2 Blue Section) Antiphon 1 Verse: O God, my God, hear me; why have You forsaken me? The words of my transgressions put salvation far from me. Refrain: Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Saviour, save us. Verse: O God, I will call to You by day but You will not listen; and by night, yet it will not be foolish of me. Refrain: Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Saviour, save us. Verse: But You, the praise of Israel, dwell in the holy place. Refrain: Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Saviour, save us. Glory… Now… Only-begotten Son… Antiphon 3 Verse: Come, let us sing joyfully to the Lord, let us acclaim God, our Saviour. Refrain: Son of God, crucified in the flesh, save us who sing to You: Alleluia. Verse: Let us come before His face with praise, and acclaim Him in psalms. Refrain: Son of God, crucified in the flesh, save us who sing to You: Alleluia. Verse: For God is the great Lord, and the great king over all the earth. Refrain: Son of God, crucified in the flesh, save us who sing to You: Alleluia. Entrance Verse: Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ. Refrain: Son of God, crucified in the flesh, save us who sing to You: Alleluia. Troparion, Tone 5: Let us the faithful acclaim and worship the Word,* co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit,* and born of the Virgin for our salvation.* For He willed to be lifted up on the cross in the flesh, to suffer death* and to raise the dead by His glorious resurrection. Troparion, Tone 1: Save Your people, O Lord, and bless Your inheritance.* Grant victory to Your faithful people against enemies,* and protect Your community by Your cross. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 14 September, 2019 Glory: Kontakion, Tone 5: You, my Saviour, descended to Hades,* and as the Almighty, You shattered its gates.* With Yourself You, as the Creator, raised the dead and shattered the sting of death,* and delivered Adam from the curse, O Lover of Mankind.* And so we cry out: “Save us, O Lord.” Now: Kontakion, Tone 4: By Your own choice, O Christ