Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia
VOL. 72 - No. 4 FEBRUARY 27, 2011 ENGLISH VERSION
The Most Reverend Stefan Soroka Celebrates His Tenth Anniversary as the Sixth Archbishop of The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and Metropolitan of The Ukrainian Catholic Church in The United States of America
Ten years ago on February 27, 2001, the Most Reverend Stefan Soroka was enthroned as Metropolitan-Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. The new metropolitan entered the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia, PA, accompanied by thirty-five bishops, including four cardinals, following a procession of 400 children and altar boys throughout the archeparchy and 200 members of the clergy and religious.
The Installation Ceremony began with a greeting by His Beatitude Major Archbishop Lubomyr Cardinal Husar followed by the reading of the Papal Bull of appointment from Pope John Paul II by Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, Apostolic Nuncio to the United Installation of Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka States. ten years ago on February 27, 2001.
Cardinal Husar and Archbishop Montalvo then led Metropolitan Soroka to the Episcopal chair, the “cathedra” where he was seated, or “enthroned” after the Apostolic Nuncio exclaimed, “Receive this pastoral staff with which you are to shepherd Christ’s flock entrusted to your care. Axios!”
After the enthronement ceremony, all the clergy of the Philadelphia Archeparchy came forward to express their promise of obedience to the new Metropolitan.
During his homily, Metropolitan Soroka, referenced the reading of the Papal Bull by His Grace, Archbishop Montalvo at the beginning of the installation, wherein it describes a bishop as a good shepherd who knows the sheep and whose sheep know him. A bishop should stand in the midst of his people as “One Who (Continued on next page) The Most Reverend Stefan Soroka Celebrates His Tenth Anniversary (continued from previous page)
Serves”, (Metropolitan enough courage to go In addition to the area of And this year, Soroka’s motto.) first, compassion enough Evangelization, Metropolitan Soroka plans to choose a safe path for Metropolitan Stefan has to institute an Metropolitan Soroka the weakest among you, continued to care for the Archieparchial Pastoral stated, “This is expressed and confidence enough to lives of the priests by Council. in the verses preceding know that you will follow having semi-annual today’s Gospel reading if I lead.” formation and renewal On this, the Tenth from St. John where the conferences. He has Anniversary of the shepherd is described as Watch a video from upgraded and practically Installation of one who enters through the Installation in rebuilt the seminary Metropolitan-Archbishop the gate first, and then calls 2001 on our blog at building of St. Josaphat in Stefan Soroka, the entire each of his own by name, www.thewayukrainian. Washington, DC not only clergy and faithful of the and the sheep hear his blogspot.com physically but also with the Ukrainian Catholic voice and follow him, formation of seminarians. Archeparchy of because they recognize his Among many things over Vocations are of utter Philadelphia offer our voice. The Gospel reading the past ten years, importance to him that he joyous wishes and we heard cites the good Metropolitan Soroka has appointed a full-time greetings to Metropolitan- shepherd as one who visited most if not all of Vocations Director, Archbishop Stefan Soroka knows his sheep and they the parishes in the Reverend Paul Makar. The as he continues his journey know him. The good Archeparchy of renewal of parishes have of service to our Lord and shepherd is prepared to Philadelphia. been foremost in his mind to all of our people. lay down his life for his with the re-introduction of sheep. And, the good He has instituted parish the Mysteries of Initiation Many Happy and shepherd must also lead advisory councils and and instituting parish Blessed Years! and call other sheep who parish finance councils. councils and finance do not belong to this fold, councils. Na Mnohaya i and they too will recognize He was instrumental in the Blahaya Lita! his voice, and there will be founding of the “Treasury one flock, one shepherd.” of Faith Museum” a visual display of the history of He continued, “Those of the Ukrainian Catholic faith us called to leadership in and its rich traditions. our Church are called to lead by example. We Evangelization is a major cannot expect our people project still being realized to do anything which we but much has been done would be unwilling to do in the past ten years under with them. As your Metropolitan Soroka’s shepherd, I am called to guidance to use new be among the priests, technology to reach our religious and people faithful and introducing the enough that you will Generations of Faith Blessing the "Treasury of recognize my voice and program. Faith Museum" in 2005. trust my heart. I must have
February 27, 2011 2 Ten years ago, this was the Gospel read during the Solemn Rite of Installation of the Most Reverend Stefan Soroka as Metropolitan Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia on Tuesday, February 27, 2001.
The Lord said: “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf Rev. Andriy Rabiy (who was a coming, he abandons Deacon in 2001) read the Gospel the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.” (Jn. 10, 9-16)
Heartfelt Congratulations and Best Wishes to Your Grace, Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka on Your 10th Anniversary of being Installed as the Sixth Metropolitan-Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
The Chancery Staff
February 27, 2011 3 MAY CHRIST THE HIGH PRIEST BLESS YOU ARCHBISHOP STEFAN ON THE 10THANNIVERSARY OF YOUR ENTHRONEMENT AS OUR METROPOLITAN
“For this reason, I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands.” 2 Timothy 1:6
OUR PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU, ARCHBISHOP STEFAN
THE FAITHFUL PEOPLE AND PRIESTS OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE HOLY FAMILY OUR CHURCH IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL
MANY HAPPY YEARS – ɆɇɈȽȱȲ ɅȱɌȺ
February 27, 2011 4 February 27, 2011 5 Congratulations & All Our Best Wishes to His Grace Most Reverend Stefan Soroka
of Your investiture as Metropolitan-Archbishop for the Archeparchy of P hiladelphia MMaayy tthhee GGoooodd LLoorrdd ccoonnttiinnuuee ttoo bblleessss yyoouu ffoorr mmaannyy yeeaarrss ttoo ccoommee! Rev. Ihor Royik and all the Parishioners of Annunciation of the BVM Ukr. Catholic Church Melrose Park, Pennsylvania
February 27, 2011 6 On this momentous occasion we extend to His Grace Most Reverend Stefan Soroka many happy, healthy years in celebration of the 10th anniversary of enthronement as Metropolitan-Archbishop for the Archeparchy of Phildelphia.
Ìíîãàÿ ˳òà!
Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great Jesus, Lover of Humanity Province Sister Dorothy Ann Busowski, Provincial
Manor College Sister Mary Cecilia Jurasinski, President
St. Basil Academy Sister Carla Hernandez, Principal
Basilian Spirituality Center Sister Marina Bochnewich, Director
Celebrating 100 Years in America as a praying, healing, life-giving presence
February 27, 2011 7 Best Wishes and Sincere Congratulations to Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka
From The Staff and Residents of Ascension Manor
May you be blessed with happiness, today and every day. Mnohaya Lita!
(Located one block from the Cathedral.) Ascension Manor 911 N. Franklin Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 922-1116 Equal Housing Opportunity
February 27, 2011 8 Our pastor, Fr. Andriy Rabiy, and parishioners of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Reading, PA, congratulate His Grace, Archbishop Stefan Soroka on the 10th Anniversary of his installation as the Metropolitan and Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia!
In our prayer for you we pray That God will bless you in a special way. Your precious smile, your warm handshake, Your words of concern, our day does make.
In our prayer for you we pray; That in your life, God has His way, That, as you go from task to task, For what you need, in faith you’ll ask.
In our prayer for you we pray; That in your trials, you’ll pray For guidance clear and wisdom dear, And the Lord’s presence ever near.
In our prayer for you we pray; That your life be touched in a special way And that your leadership and guidance mean as much As our lives made happy through you by our Lord’s touch.
May the good Lord grant you many blessed years!
Ìíîãàÿ ˳òà, Âëàäèêî!
February 27, 2011 9 The parishioners of Ss. Peter & Paul Greek Catholic Church
Simpson, Pennsylvania
Join with our pastor, Rev. Paulul WolenskWolenskyy
In extending our heartfelt congratulationsgratulations to His Grace Most Reverend Stefan Soroka
as he celebrates the tenth anniversary of his enthronement as Metropolitan-Archbishop for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
“Thank you for your many years of generous service to the people of God. May God Bless You and keep you in His care. ”
February 27, 2011 10 Congratulations Metropolitan Stefan, as you mark your tenth anniversary of coming to Philadelphia as our Metropolitan-Archbishop.
Prayerful best wishes from Father Paul Wolensky and the Parishioners of Saint Vladimir Parish, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Na Mnohaya i Blahaya Lita, Vladyko! May God grant you many happy and healthy years!
February 27, 2011 11 The community of SS Peter and Paul church Wilkes-Barre, Pa said a prayer for you today and knows in our hearts God definitely heard. We know about your integrity, sincerity, talent and good will because you have given us many examples in action. Therefore, we asked Him to send you treasure of a lasting kind. We asked that He be near you at the beginning of each day to grant you health, blessings and friends to share your way. For His loving care but most of all, we prayed that He continually offer His loving care. Go forward with courage and faith.
Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church 635 North River Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
February 27, 2011 12
Congratulations and Best Wishes on 10 Years of Dedicated Service as Our Metropolitan-Archbishop
The Most Reverend Stefan Soroka, Metropolitan-Archbishop delivers the homily to the faithful during his Enthronement Divine Liturgy on Tuesday, February 27, 2001.
May God Grant You Many Happy and Blessed Years of Service in the Vineyard of Our Lord!
Reverend Archpriest John M. Fields and the Parishioners of
St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church Frackville, Pennsylvania
February 27, 2011 13
Axios! He Is Worthy! May God Grant You Many Happy and Blessed Years as You Continue Your Journey Walking in the Footsteps of the Apostles
Enthronement of the Most Reverend Stefan Soroka, as Metropolitan-Archbishop, Tuesday, February 27, 2001. (Left to right: His Beatitude Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, Metropolitan Soroka, Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States)
Congratulations on Your Tenth Anniversary as Our Metropolitan-Archbishop
Reverend Archpriest John M. Fields and the Parishioners of
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Maizeville, Pennsylvania
February 27, 2011 14 February 27, 2011 15 February 27, 2011 16 February 27, 2011 17 February 27, 2011 18 +DSS\$QQLYHUVDU\ &RQJUDWXODWLRQV DQG %HVW:LVKHV IURPWKH 3DULVK)DPLO\RI6V &\ULO 0HWKRGLXV LQ2O\SKDQW3$ 0D\2XU +HDYHQO\6KHSKHUG EOHVV\RXDV\RX WHQG+LVÀRFN 0D\*RGJUDQW\RXPDQ\+DSS\DQG %OHVVHG 1D0QRKD\D,%ODKD\D/HHWD February 27, 2011 19 Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary. Your Excellency Archbishop Stefan, The parishioners of Transfiguration of Our Lord parish, Shamokin, PA., and parishioners of Patronage of the Mother of God parish, Marion Heights, PA., would like to congratulate you on your 10th Anniversary of being Metropolitan-Archbishop for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Your leadership strengthened our confidence and love to the Church and brought us closer in relationship with God. Celebration of your Anniversary is a joy and pride not just for the Archeparchy but also for the entire Ukrainian Catholic Church. We deeply appreciate your significant role in making the Archdiocese a harmonious, peaceful and God loving Christian community. As you begin the second decade of your leadership of the Archdiocese we ask God to bless you with good health and many successes. We will continue to uphold you in our prayers as you continue your apostleship in the Church of God. With best wishes for God’s rich blessings on you, Transfiguration of Our Lord parish, Very Sincerely, Shamokin, PA. Rev. Stepan Bilyk February 27, 2011 20 To His Grace, The Most Reverend Stefan Soroka With happy memories of attending your Enthronement as Metropolitan-Archbishop for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia on February 27, 2001 I offer you my prayerful best wishes for the future Reverend Monsignor Francis R. Seymour, KHS Archivist of the Archdiocese of Newark Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ 07079 February 27, 2011 21 Congratulations To Our Beloved Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka on the 10th Anniversary of your Enthronement as Metropolitan-Archbishop for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia. May Almighty God continue to Bless you with Good Health and Happiness! Na mnohaya lita! From, Very Rev. Archpriest Michael Hutsko and the Parishioners of Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Mount Carmel, PA. Photo: Enthronement Divine Liturgy on February 27, 2001. February 27, 2011 22 Congratulations and Best Wishes Your Grace, Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka on the 10th Anniversary of your Enthronement as Metropolitan-Archbishop for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia. May God Grant You Many Happy Years! Na Mnohaya i Blahaya lita! From, Very Rev. Archpriest Michael Hutsko and the Parishioners of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Centralia, PA February 27, 2011 23 February 27, 2011 24 February 27, 2011 25 Greetings Saint Ann's Ladies Sodality of from The Blessed Virgin Mary Ladies Guild of Saints Peter & Paul Parish Saint Vladimir Parish, Simpson, Pennsylvania Scranton, Pennsylvania congratulates to His Grace Most Reverend Metropolitan Stefan Soroka on his tenth Stefan Soroka anniversary as Metropolitan- Archbishop of Philadelphia on his tenth anniversary as our Archbishop May God grant, Metropolitan Stefan, Watch a video from the many blessed and Installation in 2001 on our blog at healthy years www.thewayukrainian.blogspot.com as Archbishop. Mnohaya Lita! Father John Seniw and parishioners of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Glen Lyon, PA February 27, 2011 26 Just One of the Jewels in His Crown In his ten years of steering the Ark that is the Church of our Metropolitan Archeparchy in the United States, Archbishop Soroka has, in a sense, only just begun to navigate our Church and its people through the often-rough seas of our world and our times. This journey is not one that has a finite duration. Rather, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary, (Washington, DC) like Eternity that has neither our Hope and our Future. a beginning nor a terminal Soroka has emphasized courageous, creative, welcoming and full of a point, guidance of the the formation of priests at daring, and most spirit of warmth and zeal Church is timeless. It (the Saint Josaphat Ukrainian importantly, they are holy, for training men to serve faithful of the Church) Catholic Seminary in then our Church has truly Jesus Christ and the faithful journeys over both the Washington, DC, as one an enduring and blessed people. arduous and tranquil of his highest priorities. future hallowed by Jesus waters of life, striving ever Each seminarian who Christ. Archbishop Soroka closer toward graduates in anticipation saw to it that the Fifth “Godlikeness” while being of ordination is carefully Over these past Program of Priestly captained by one whom educated and trained to ten years, Archbishop Formation for Priests, of our the Holy Spirit has sent to serve Ukrainian Catholic Soroka has been a witness United States Conference us. “Then they prayed, communities here in the to a seminary building that of Catholic Bishops, was ‘You, Lord, who know the United States as well as was weak and distressed. successfully implemented hearts of all, show which overseas. In recognition of Devoted to his alma mater into to the program of one…, you have chosen...’” this essential preparation and his hope in what can formation at St. Josaphat (Acts 1:24) In this time, our for service, Metropolitan be, he made a Seminary. He further time, Archbishop Soroka Soroka has spoken time commitment to ensure that supported the addition of has been chosen for us, and time again of the necessary repairs and a Clinical Pastoral and steers the Ark under seminary as the center of renovations were made to Education program into the the divine guidance of our Church, as the a structure that was in curricula so that future Providence, ever leading beating, living, and danger of becoming priests will have had an us toward Eternity, toward evangelizing heart of our uninhabitable because of opportunity to sharpen the Eternal One, Our Church. Indeed, it is the massive failures of the their ministerial and God-Triune. institution of our plumbing, electrical, and pastoral skills before they metropolia that perhaps heating systems. He also are ordained for service From the very most influences the future made a decision to bring to our people. He has moment of his appointment of our Church. For if the a building built with post- also seen to it that those as Archbishop of priests it helps form are World War II technology who do complete the Philadelphia on November alive with the Gospel, and into the 21st Century with whole program of 29, 2000 and his solemn they are transformed energy and cost-saving, formation at St. Josaphat enthronement on February through their seminary modernized equipment. In Seminary will have done 27, 2001 to the present experience into competent addition, he ensured a day, Metropolitan Stefan ministers who are building that was (continued on next page) February 27, 2011 27 Just One of the Jewels in His Crown (continued from previous page) so by having earned from other liturgical services the Catholic University of according to the typikon America, at a minimum, a and season. For example, graduate degree of a during the time of the Baccalaureate in Sacred Great Fast, the Divine Theology (STB) or a Master Liturgy is not celebrated on of Divinity (M.Div.). As of weekdays. Rather, the 2009, seminarians can Vespers and Matins of the choose to matriculate with Fast are celebrated as well a combined STB/ M.Div. as the Liturgy of the degree from the Catholic Presanctified Gifts. At the University of America, one seminary there is a time of the finest schools of for reflection and self- theology in the world. examination, quiet time, a Seminarians are anointed after Another highlight of the time for the Mystery of Great Vespers and Litiya. program offered by the Penance, recollections, rededicated in the fall of to provide pastoral care seminary is the opportunity and retreat. There is also 2004 by our alumnus and for the faithful of Holy for seminarians to study the time and opportunity now Patriarch-emeritus Family. the Ukrainian language to build the body and Lubomyr I, Archbishop and culture through the heart along with the soul Soroka made it very clear The seminary is also intensive immersion through participation in that he wanted the very visible to the Catholic summer language intramural athletics and seminary to no longer be University community. program offered by the through experiencing the an isolated island of the Seminarians participate in Ukrainian Catholic many available arts and Archeparchy, from which monthly formation events University (UCU) in Lviv, culture available in the the seminarians and with their fellow Ukraine. The President of various venues in and seminary fathers could not seminarians from Our UCU, Fr. Borys Gudziak, around the nation’s capital leave nor any of the faithful Lady of Lebanon Maronite is always welcoming and city. All of these are cross the imaginary great Catholic Seminary and the supportive of our aspects of Eastern abyss to it. He wanted Theological College, which seminarians who have Christianity-spirituality- the seminarians to be is the Roman Catholic been entrusted into this liturgy, which, by its very involved in the life of our seminary of Catholic program by Archbishop nature, is holistic and parish in our nation’s University. During the Soroka. addresses the body, mind, capital, the Ukrainian Great Fast, St. Josaphat heart, and soul. These Catholic National Shrine Seminary celebrates the Interwoven into the cement the program’s of the Holy Family. In this Liturgy of the Presanctified intellectual, the spiritual, the foundation and serve as way, the seminarians Gifts in the Crypt Byzantine human, and the pastoral the capstone of the could interact with Chapel of the Basilica of dimensions of priestly formation program that parishioners so that the the Immaculate formation is a genuine spirit was inaugurated by faithful can become Conception, located on the of Eastern Christian Archbishop Soroka. partners with the seminary, Catholic University of spirituality. This is helping to form the future America campus, where exemplified by the Yet another priests with direct exposure, students, faculty, and practices of the seminary’s hallmark of the program those who one day might visitors to the Basilica join prayer life, its daily of formation is its emphasis serve them and their in this Eastern Christian celebration of the cycle of on Evangelization and children. Today the worship. The seminary prayer, the Divine Praises, Ecumenism. When the seminary fathers, as well the Divine Liturgy, and seminary was solemnly as the seminarians, help (Continued on next page) February 27, 2011 28 Just One of the Jewels in His Crown (continued from previous page) also enjoys a healthy Seminaries of the United bishops, dignitaries, and continues and that our relationship with the States of America. The by our own Ukrainian mission to proclaim the Ukrainian Orthodox general report offered the Catholic faithful who help Good News in the United Church, especially the St. following observations: “… to support our shared States will also continue Andrew Cathedral and its the Congregation conveys Hope for the Future, Our through our Church’s pastor, Fr. Volodymyr a sense of satisfaction and Saint Josaphat Seminary. unique and authentic Steliac, along with his gratitude toward the Saint Josaphat Seminary Eastern Christian, family, as well as many seminary system in the is truly one of the jewels in Ukrainian and Catholic other Orthodox Church United States: Let bishops, the crown that Archbishop style. scholars who visit major superiors and Soroka has worn so well Washington. As the rectors, as well as all who during the relatively short For all of the good seminary is located in our are involved in running the time that he has headed work, for the hope you nation’s capital, the nations’ seminaries and the Ukrainian Catholic have and instill in us all, seminary also engages in religious houses of Metropolitan Archeparchy and for the vision you have activities with the Embassy formation, take comfort in of Philadelphia. In truth, shown to us all, thank you of Ukraine and the the notable improvements Archbishop Stefan Soroka and God Bless You, Ukrainian-American that have taken place, and has been instrumental in Archbishop Stefan – Many Organizations in spare no effort in ensuring seeing to it that our Hope Happy Years - Ìíî㳿 ˳òà! Washington. These that those generous young Evangelization and men who offer themselves Ecumenical efforts are today for the priesthood characterized by –whether diocesan or Archbishop Soroka’s religious—receive a blessing and guidance formation that is equal to such that St. Josaphat the generosity they are Seminary is part of the showing.” presence of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in our It has only been ten nation’s capital city and a years, but in those ten presence to the many years our Metropolitan people who visit here from Stefan Soroka has seen to all over the world. it that St. Josaphat Seminary is no longer Only a few know known as just a building this, but through at the top of the hill. It is Archbishop Soroka’s authentically, the Ukrainian leadership and dedication Catholic Seminary, in to the seminary, St. Washington, DC, and an Josaphat Seminary was important member both of commended for many of the Catholic University of its innovative ideas in America community and Seminarians Spring 2011 (l-r) Carlos priestly formation and the Ukrainian American Semchechen (Stamford Eparchy), Walter seminary life during a site Community of the United Pasicznyk (Philadelphia Archeparchy), visit by a delegate from States. The seminary has Pedro Fulop (Stamford Eparchy), Subdeacon the Holy See for the been visited by patriarchs, Joseph Matlak (Parma Eparchy), and Mark Apostolic Visitation of the cardinals, archbishops and Therrien (Parma Eparchy). February 27, 2011 29 GREAT FAST PASTORAL OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC HIERARCHY OF THE U.S.A. Dear Clergy, Religious, a higher goal. What the we remain broken people. sorrow. This too requires and Faithful of the Church helps us to create Much of the brokenness, humility, for it requires us Ukrainian Catholic Church is an experience of the alas, results from our to abandon our delusions in the United States, God Who teaches us how sinfulness – that is, from of superiority, embracing to share in the abundant our stubborn refusal to another person whose Glory be to Jesus Christ! life of the Trinity. love as Christ would have sinfulness makes us us do. Forgiveness Vespers uncomfortable since it The word “liturgy” comes Liturgy is not a spectator- offers a remedy for our reflects our own. from a Greek word sport; rather, all must brokenness, but the meaning “public work”. participate. Shakespeare “spiritual therapy” is every The painful flexing of What exactly is the “work” tells us “All the world’s a bit as arduous as the muscles is necessary for which we do in the liturgy stage, and all the men and physical therapy physical therapy to bring of our Church? You will women … players”. In the prescribed by orthopedists about healing; so is it with probably – almost theater of life, there is no for those with broken or the healing of our broken automatically – answer audience; rather, all are worn-out bones. lives. Healing comes not “worship”, and you will be actors who must learn how only to the person who right – partially. You see, to play their parts. In the In his first letter, St. John says the painful words “I’m liturgy is so much more theater, actors need to tells us that the one who sorry”, but also to the one than that. Among other rehearse their roles so as claims not to be a sinner who receives them; healing tasks, liturgy has a to perform them properly. is a liar. By our sinfulness, comes not only to the one teaching function as well: The Christian life likewise we all contribute to the who hears the words “I when the community requires practice if we are brokenness of our world. forgive you”, but also to participates in liturgy, the to become proficient. In a We all stand in need of the one who offers them. Church performs the sense, liturgy teaches by forgiveness. It is painful to Such is the back-and-forth necessary task of serving as a rehearsal for admit our sinfulness to of the spiritual therapy educating the faithful in the the Christian life: we “role ourselves; it is even more offered in Forgiveness ways of the Lord Jesus play” behaviors which we painful to admit it to others, Vespers; such is the back- Christ. will need to exhibit outside but this is exactly the and-forth of the Christian the church building, therapy which the Church life for which Forgiveness How does the liturgy behaviors which prescribes for us. Vespers seeks to prepare educate? Of course, we theologians refer to as Forgiveness Vespers us. participants are exposed orthopraxis – i.e., doing requires us to humble to the beauty of Galician the right thing. ourselves, to approach Physical therapy restores chant, we are each person in sorrow, bodily function and agility. overwhelmed by an The Great Fast begins with admitting that we have Rehearsal allows avalanche of words, and Forgiveness Vespers, a hurt that person, and performers to improve their we work together to fulfill significant liturgy which has asking for forgiveness. skills. May our participation the detailed rubrics by important lessons for our in Forgiveness Vespers which the typicon broken world. Perhaps the Forgiveness Vespers provide spiritual therapy transforms our common most important lesson is requires yet a second which will make us more efforts into an intricately that, despite the promise difficult exercise in our skillful participants in the exquisite choreography. All that Christ’s Kingdom of spiritual therapy: we are Christian life! of these, however, rather peace and justice will directed to offer a word than being an end in eventually triumph, the of forgiveness to the one themselves, are aimed at world remains broken, and who has come to us in (continued on next page) February 27, 2011 30 GREAT FAST PASTORAL (continued from previous page) With prayers for God’s blessing upon you in your Lenten journey of growth - aided as it is by your renewed faithfulness to prayer, fasting and almsgiving - we ask for your prayers as well. +John Bura +Stefan Soroka +Richard Seminack +Paul Chomnycky, Apostolic Administrator Metropolitan-Archbishop (author) OSBM of St. Josaphat in of Philadelphia Eparch of St. Nicholas in Eparch of Stamford Parma Chicago Great Fast, 2011 Bishop Ihor Voznyak's Appeal for a Successful Synod All the faithful of our members of the Synod of the newly-chosen Head as Resurrection, February Church have been Bishops of the Ukrainian His chosen and His leader 16, the year of God informed that the Holy Greek Catholic Church, of the People of God of 2011. Father Benedict XVI has that the election is to take the Ukrainian Greek blessed the petition of His place from March 21 -24 Catholic Church. All Pastors are to read Beatitude Lubomyr to be with the Solemn this Appeal during the relieved of his office of Installation planned for the For the intention of a Divine Liturgy in all Major Archbishop. We Sunday of the Veneration successful Electoral Synod, Ukrainian Greek Catholic meet this happening with of the Holy Cross, March after every Divine Service, Churches on Sunday, great trust in the Lord 27, 2011, at the the congregation, is to, February 20, 2011. Until and in his care for His Patriarchal Sobor of the together, with one heart the conclusion of the Church. Resurrection in Kyiv. and one voice, recite the Electoral Synod, in every prayer “Heavenly King” Divine Liturgy the The Church is a Divine The election of a new head three times followed by following petition is to institution. It is guided by of the Church is a Divine one “Glory be to the be added during the the Holy Spirit; sent on act and in order to elect a Father and the Son and Litany after the Gospel His Church on Pentecost person in accord with the Holy Spirit now and by our Lord Jesus Christ. God’s will, “Not as a man ever and forever.Amen. "We also pray our The Holy Spirit “sends sees does God see, Lord God, that He prophets, perfects priests, because man sees the May the name of the hear the prayers of teaches the ignorant appearance but the Lord Lord live in our hearts us sinners, and send wisdom, reveals the looks into the heart.” and be glorified in the grace of the fishermen to be (1Sam. 16:7 NAB), all of our actions! Holy Spirit on the theologians and unites us, clergy and laity, are participants of the the entire Church.” (Verse called to sincere prayer +IHOR Electoral Synod of at Vespers of Pentecost) Administrator of the Major our Church, I urge you all to sincere Archepiscopal Ukrainian strengthen them, Today we prepare for the prayer, that the Spirit of Greek Catholic Church” enlighten them, and Synod that will elect a the Lord, as in times past bring their God- new Head of our Church. with the prophet David (Cf. Given Kyiv at the pleasing act to a The Decree calling the 1Sam 16:12), would point Patriarchal Sobor of the successful Synod, informed, all out the person and anoint conclusion.” February 27, 2011 31 South Anthracite Deanery 2011 Lenten Devotions During this Lenten season, the faithful of the South Anthracite Protopresbytery will continue the decades-old tradition of gathering for Lenten devotions on Sunday afternoons in the various churches of the deanery. After the services, a cake and social is held in the respective parish halls. These Lenten devotions are coordinated by the clergy and Holy Name Societies of the South Anthracite Deanery. The 2011 Lenten Devotion Schedule is as follows: Forgiveness Vespers, Cheesefare Sunday, March 6 - 4 p.m. St. Michael’s Church, Frackville, Pa. 1st Sunday of the Great Fast, March 13 - 4 p.m. St. Michael’s Church, Shenandoah, Pa. 2nd Sunday of the Great Fast, March 20 - 4 p.m. Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Mt. Carmel, Pa. rd St Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church 3 Sunday of the Great Fast, 1545 Easton Road (Route 611) March 27 - 4 p.m. Warrington, PA 215-343-0779 St. Nicholas Church, St. Clair, Pa. PIEROGY HOLUBSCHI (Dough stuffed w/ potatoes) (Stuffed Cabbage) 4th Sunday of the Great Fast, UKRAINIAN DINNER Saturday–March 5 from 4 to 7 pm April 3 - 4 p.m. Holy Transfiguration Church, PLATTER= $10 (2 pierogy, 1 holubschi, kielbasa w/sauerkraut, rye bread, drink & dessert) Shamokin, Pa. A LA CARTE = priced separately (all of above plus holuschki (egg noodles & cabbage) th 5 Sunday of the Great Fast, April 10 - 4 p.m. St. Michael’s Church, Hazleton, Pa. Flowery (Palm) Sunday, KIELBASA & SAUERKRAUT April 17 - 3 p.m. St. Nicholas Church, Minersville, Pa. February 27, 2011 32 REGISTRATION FORM - PLEASE RETURN BY MARCH 15, 2011 Pre-event registration: $25.00 Day of Event registration: $30.00 Registration 9:00am Program 9:30am - 4:00pm Make checks payable to: Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia ______Name ______Address ______City State Zip ______Email Phone Parish/State______Mail registration to: Women’s Day Registration, Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia God’s Presence in the Seasons 827 N. Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123-2097 of a Woman’s Life For more information, contact: Sr. Dorothy Ann Busowski, OSBM Immaculate Conception Cathedral Hall (215) 663-9153 or [email protected] 827 N. Franklin St., Philadelphia, PA NORTH ANTHRACITE DEANERY 2011 h STATIONS OF THE CROSS h 2011 Sunday afternoons during Great Lent, beginning at 4 p.m. at the following churches in The North Anthracite Deanery of The Archeparchy of Philadelphia: MARCH 13: Holy Transfiguration Parish, Nanticoke 240 Center Street, 18634 Rev. Roman Petryshak MARCH 20: Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, Wilkes-Barre 635 North River Street, 18705 Rev. Orest Kunderevych MARCH 27: St. Nicholas Parish, Glen Lyon 153 East Main Street, 18617 Very Rev. John Seniw APRIL 3: Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, Plymouth 20 Nottingham Street, 18651 Rev. Roman Petryshak APRIL 10: St. Vladimir Parish, Scranton 430 North 7th Avenue, 18503 Rev. Paul Wolensky Light Lenten fare and fellowship after the services. Everyone is prayerfully invited to attend. February 27, 2011 33 CALENDAR OF EVENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS February 27, 2011: Myasopusna Prelenten April 3, 2011: Ukrainain Cultural Exhibit & Craft Celebration, Transfiguration Church, Bliss & Sale, Ss. Peter & Paul, 20 Nottingham St, Plymouth, Center St, Nanticoke, PA, Noon-4PM. PA. For information call Janina 570-759-2824. February 27, 2011: Pork & Kapusta Dinner, April 8-10, 2011: Resurrection Matins Liturgical St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 North Seventh Music Workshop, Philadelphia, PA. For information Avenue, Scranton, PA at 12:30pm. For more call Fr. Dan at 215-922-2917. information call Kathleen at 570-346-2414 April 9, 2011: Centennial Celebration Spring March 5, 2011: "Ukrainian Dinner” 4 to 7 pm Symposium - Our Basilian Heritage - Basilian at St. Anne’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Spirituality Center Warrington, PA. April 16, 2011: Easter Bazaar, Reading, PA March 6, 2011: North Anthracite Deanery will hold a Forgiveness Vesper Service at Ss. Cyril May 23-25, 2011: Spring Clergy Conference in and Methodius Church, 706 N. Warren St., Hershey, PA. Berwick, PA at 5pm. Lenten refreshments will follow in the Church Hall. Everyone is welcome June 18, 2011: Centennial Open House - Basilian in order to begin the Great Fast in the spirit of Motherhouse christian forgiveness. September 26-29, 2011: Clergy Retreat in Long March 13, 2011: Lenten Afternoon of Branch, NJ. Reflection. Presenter: Rev. Archpriest Daniel Troyan. For information call Sr. Marina, OSBM, October 2, 2011: Centennial Pilgrimage - Sisters 215-780-1227 of St. Basil the Great March 13, 2011: LUC Meeting - North November 6, 2011: Sisters of the Order of St. Anthracite Council - at Holy Transfiguration Basil the Great celebrate their Centennial with a Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 240 Center Liturgy at the Cathedral, Philadelphia, PA. Street, Hanover Section of Nanticoke PA. General session at 1:45pm will focus on planning the April 3 rd Ukrainian Cultural Exhibit and Craft Editorial and Business Office: Sale. Lenten Service - The Way of the Cross is 827 N. Franklin St. Philadelphia, PA 19123 scheduled for 4:00pm followed by fellowship Tel.: (215) 627-0143 and refreshments. For additional information Online: www.ukrarcheparchy.us contact Dorothy Jamula, President at 570 822- E-MAIL: [email protected] 5354. Blog: www.thewayukrainian.blogspot.com Established 1939 March 26, 2011: Archeparchial Women’s Day. THE WAY Staff Msgr. Peter Waslo, Teresa Siwak, Fr. Ihor Royik For information call Sr. Dorothy Ann, OSBM 215-663-9153 or e-mail The Way is published bi-weekly by the Apostolate, Inc., [email protected] 827 N. Franklin St., Philadelphia, PA. Articles and photos proposed for publication should be in the Editor's office at least two weeks before requested date of April 1-3, 2011: Men's Vocations Discernment publication. 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