Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia VOL. 79 - No. 21 NOVEMBER 18, 2018 ENGLISH VERSION Bishop Andriy Rabiy presided at the Cathedral Liturgies in Philadelphia, PA, on Sunday, November 4, 2018 to Commemorate the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Establishment of the Ukrainian Catholic Metropolitan Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
Archeparchy News pg. 2-21 Holidays/Feast Day pg. 27 Children’s Corner pg. 22-23 Advertisements pg. 28-32 Catechism pg. 24-26 Church News pg. 33-42 Archeparchy News Bishop Andriy Rabiy presided at the Cathedral Liturgies in Philadelphia, PA, on Sunday, November 4, 2018 to Commemorate the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Establishment of the Ukrainian Catholic Metropolitan Archeparchy of Philadelphia. (continued from previous page)
Sixty years ago, on Saturday, November 1, 1958 thousands of faithful gathered at the Convention Hall in Philadelphia for a Pontifical Divine Liturgy by His Excellency, Constantine Bohachevsky, celebrating his installation as the first Metropolitan Archbishop and the canonical elevation of the Exarchy of Philadelphia to a Metropolitan- Archeparchy by His Holiness Pope Pius XII.
Bishop Rabiy spoke about the history of the Ukrainian church in America during the Homily at both the 9 and 10:30 am Liturgies. At the conclusion of the 10:30 am Divine Liturgy, a Panachyda was offered on the 74th Anniversary of the Venerable Servant of God Metropolitan Andriy Sheptytsky’s death on November 1, 1944.
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12,000 Faithful Witness Historical Installation Rites November 1, 1958
History was once again recorded in Philadelphia, but this time on November 1, 1958. On that day His Excellency Archbishop- Metropolitan Constantine Bohachevsky, S.T.D., D.D., was solemnly installed as the first Metropolitan for Ukrainian Catholics residing in the United States.
The solemn rites of installation were performed by His Eminence (then Archbishop) Amleto Giovanni Cardinal Cicognani, former Pius XII of blessed for the solemn erection weekly, they made all Apostolic Delegate to memory formally and installation of the arrangements for the the United States. decreed the creation of Archbishop-Metropolitan great day. Convention the Ukrainian Catholic Bohachevsky. Under the Hall was the chosen On a day so beautiful Province of America, with guidance of the Prelates site of the installation, that the Divine Liturgy the Eparchy (diocese) of both the Philadelphia only because no other and ceremonies could of Philadelphia as the and Stamford eparchies, auditorium or church have been held outdoors archeparchy and the committees were formed would be large enough under open skies, one Eparchy of Stamford as to prepare the various to hold the vast throng of the largest religious the suffragan eparchy. tasks in connection with expected to attend the gatherings ever to In the same decree, the installation. It was affair. The publicity assemble in Philadelphia the Holy See named agreed that the day of committee performed — over 12,000 people Archbishop Constantine the solemn event would a tremendous fete in according to official Bohachevsky the See's be a day which has publicizing the event, so estimates — assembled first Metropolitan. been frequently noted that nearly every major in Philadelphia's in Ukrainian history, newspaper in the United Convention Hall to With the formal decree, November 1 of that year. States carried a press witness the historic received with great joy release prior to and moment. by the Ukrainian Catholic Setting to work, the after the November first clergy and faithful committees performed It was on July 10, 1958, of the United States, their assignments that His Holiness, Pope preparations were made tirelessly. Meeting (continued on next page)
NOVEMBER 18, 2018 3 Archeparchy News 12,000 Faithful Witness Historical Installation Rites November 1, 1958 (continued from previous page) installation. Laurels are to be awarded also to the other committees who performed their duties with military precisions. When Nov. 1st rolled around the clock-work like ceremonies in Convention Hall left a lasting impression on the 12,000 faithful gathered there.
With the preparations made and all circumstances anticipated, on November 1, 1958, dawned a beautiful day. Even before the sun rose that morning, hundreds showed such an array seated and awaited the Cardinal Cicognani to of people began arriving of vehicles in multi- procession commencing the spacious stage where in Philadelphia from color that one received the historic installation. a beautifully embellished points as far West as the impression of a Iconostasis and altar Los Angeles and San Hollywood multi-million While Convention Hall had been erected. While Francisco, as far North dollar extravaganza, that was being filled to near Cardinal Cicognani was as New Hampshire a super collossal Cecil B. capacity, behind the escorted to his throne and as far South as de Mille production was stage and in the various from which he presided Miami and Houston, being staged. reception rooms the at the Pontifical Divine Texas. The parking lots Archbishops, Bishops, Liturgy celebrated adjacent to Convention Taxis and public Right Reverend and Very by Archbishop- Hall began to fill with transportation brought Reverend Monsignori, Metropolitan, the buses bearing license thousands upon the Very Reverend Archbishops and Bishops plates of various states: thousands of people and Reverend Fathers were seated in the choir- Michigan, Connecticut, to Convention Hall assembled for the like chairs on the stage. Ohio, Washington, from the early hours of procession. Promptly at Illinois, New York, New dawn to the time of the 9:45 a.m., the procession The Archbishops and Jersey, Massachusetts. procession and Pontifical of altar boys, and over Bishops who took time Cars of every make Divine Liturgy. Rapidly 300 priests escorted out from their busy and model also packed Convention Hall began 15 Archbishops and the parking lots. Movies to fill so that by 9:30 Bishops, Metropolitan of the parking areas a.m. nearly all had been Bohachevsky and (continued on next page) NOVEMBER 18, 2018 4 Archeparchy News 12,000 Faithful Witness Historical Installation Rites November 1, 1958 (continued from previous page)
schedules to attend the installation were:
His Eminence John Francis Cardinal O'Hara, Archbishop of Philadelphia; Archbishop-Metropolitan Maxime Hermaniuk, C.Ss.R., Primate of the Ukrainian-Canadian Catholic Church; Bishop Ambrose Senyshyn, OSBM, Eparch of Stamford; Bishop Neil Savaryn, OSBM, Eparch of the Eastern Canadian Province; Bishop Andrew Roborecky, Eparch of the Saskatchewan Eparchy; Bishop Nicholas T. Elko, Exarch of the Pittsburgh and Auxiliary Bishop S. Alexander Treshnewsky, Peter Lypyn, Rev. Basil Ruthenian Exarchy; Kocisko, of Pittsburgh of Philadelphia; Very Losten, all of Philadelphia; Bishop Jerome Hanna, Exarchy. Rev. Demetrius La Puta, and Rev. Raymond Bishop of Scranton; C.Ss.R., of Newark, N. J.; Kostiuk, of Arnold- Bishop Vincent Waters, The Pontifical Divine Rev. Russell Danylchuck, New Kensington, Pa.; Bishop of Raleigh, N. C; Liturgy was celebrated of Carnegie, Pa.; Rev. Rev. Petro Melnyczuk, Bishop Lawrence Schott, by Archbishop- Theodore Wenneck, of Baltimore, Md.; and of Harrisburg; Bishop Metropolitan Constantine O.F.M., of Sybertsville, Rev. Thomas Barylak, of Christopher Weldon, Bohachevsky. Pa. Allentown, Pa. Bishop of Springfield, Mass.; Auxiliary Bishop The Metropolitan's Deacons: Rev. George Chaplains to Cardinal Henry Klonowski, of assisting priests were: C. Pasdrey, of Bayonne, Cicognani: Very Rev. Scranton; Auxiliary Bishop Concelebrating priests: N. J., and Rev. Yaroslav Msgr. Jaroslav Gabro, of Joseph M. Schmondiuk, Bishop (then Chancellor Sirko, of Johnstown, Pa. Perth Amboy, N. J., and of the Philadelphia of the Philadelphia Rev. Stephen Hryniuk, of Archeparchy; Bishop Archeparchy) Platon Chaplains and Masters Olyphant, Pa. Joseph Martynetz, Kornyljak; Very Rev. of Ceremonies; Very Altar boys: Roman Exarch of the Ukrainians Basil Makuch, Rector Rev. Basil Holowinsky, Shwed, Roman Cyhan, in Brazil, S. A., Bishop of St. Josaphat's Major Rev. Michael Pyrih, Rev. George Fedoruk, Ivan Prashko, Exarch of Seminary, Washington, Myroslav Charyna, Rev. Australia and Oceania, D. C; Very Rev. Michael Poloway, Rev. (continued on next page) NOVEMBER 18, 2018 5 Archeparchy News 12,000 Faithful Witness Historical Installation Rites November 1, 1958 (continued from previous page)
Michael Yurchak, Walter Korzeniowsky, Roman Kohut, Nicholas Rozak and Bohdan Stasiuk, all of Philadelphia.
Page boys to Cardinal Cicognani: Thomas Wochok and Roman Novakiwsky, both of Philadelphia.
Responses to the Pontifical Liturgy were sung by combined Philadelphia and New Jersey choirs under the able direction of Mr. John Zadorozny, choirmaster at Assumption church, Bayonne, N. J. read. His Excellency Legate stressed that may continue to flourish." Following the reading Auxiliary Bishop Joseph the events which had of the appointed M. Schmondiuk read the just transpired were a Following the sermon, Gospel, the ceremony of three documents. "historic milestone for the the Pontifical Divine installation took place. Church." Liturgy proceeded to The historic moment of its climatic moment, the His Eminence Amleto installation came when In his sermon, the Consecration. Following Giovanni Cardinal Archbishop-Metropolitan Cardinal recalled that the Post-Communion, Cicognani, as Apostolic Bohachevsky, seated His Holiness Pope John Archbishop-Metropolitan Delegate, performed on a throne over which XXIII has had for years Maxime Hermaniuk, the sacred rite. From his hung his Coat of Arms, of personal contact C.Ss.R., preached the throne at the right of the was approached by and experience with the Ukrainian sermon. temporary sanctuary, the Apostolic Delegate, Byzantine Rite, and that the Cardinal proceeded and presented with the the Pontiff regards the In his touching sermon, to the center of the Crozier, the episcopal Eastern Rites with great the Metropolitan said sanctuary and there staff and sign of solicitude. that America is now greeted Metropolitan the authority of a "the land of two rites: Bohachevsky. The Metropolitan. The Apostolic Delegate Latin and Slav-Byzantine Cardinal then also urged the Ukrainian Ukrainian Catholic." It commanded that the Cardinal Cicognani then Catholics "to nurture is these two rites, the Papal Bulls and his preached an inspiring vocations among its Apostolic Letters be sermon. The Papal youth, so that the Church (continued on next page) NOVEMBER 18, 2018 6 Archeparchy News 12,000 Faithful Witness Historical Installation Rites November 1, 1958 (continued from previous page)
Prelate continued, that form the Catholic life of the United States and thus give this country the truths of Christ's Church, leading all men to God.
"Lex orandi, lex credendi — The law of prayer is the law of belief," the Metropolitan declared, as he pointed out that the life of the Church is had in the Sacraments which lead men to God through grace. "It is your prayers, sacrifices, works that are the signs of your Catholic life," the Canadian Archbishop the United States will boys then escorted transpired. Early editions said. continue to grow and Cardinal Cicognani of local newspapers prosper under his and Metropolitan hit the streets with full Referring to the paternal guidance. Bohachevsky to the rear page coverage of the persecution of the of Convention Hall and events which were only Ukrainian Catholic When the Canadian the vesting rooms. hours old. Newcasts Church on native soil, Metropolitan had finished, on radio and television the Metropolitan said the Pontifical Divine Throughout the entire blared forth, telling that our Church was Liturgy was continued Liturgy, reporters, Philadelphians of the persecuted not only to its conclusion. At of the various press historic installation because it was Catholic the conclusion of the wire-services, local ceremonies. and Ukrainian, but Liturgy, the "Mnohaya newspapers, radio and precisely because of the Lita — Ad Multos Annos television, were on hand "rite" which we hold is a — For Many Years" was to capture in words thorn in the side of our intoned for His Holiness and on film the historic persecutors. Pope John XXIII, for the moments which had just Apostolic Delegate, for The prelate then the Archbishops and extended his personal Bishops, for the clergy greetings and well- and faithful. More from November 1, 1958 wishes to Metropolitan will be in the next issue of Bohachevsky, praying The recessional of “The Way” that the Ukrainian Archbishops, Bishops, Catholic Church in priests and altar NOVEMBER 18, 2018 7 Archeparchy News
METROPOLITAN ARCHEPARCHY OF PHILADELPHIA Ukrainian Catholic 810 North Franklin Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123 2005 Phone (215) 627 0143 Fax (215) 627 0377 [email protected]
No. 461/2018 CB Most Reverend Andriy Rabiy This Number Should be Prefixed to Your Reply Apostolic Administrator
November 12, 2018
Dear Fathers, Слава Ісусу Христу!
On Thursday, November 15, our Church will begin a 40-day St. Philip’s Fast. This is the time of our spiritual preparation to celebrate the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ, which involves a deeper prayer, stricter fasting and generous almsgiving. Prayer renews our faith in Lord, fasting strengthens our will and self-control, and almsgiving turns our attention to our neighbor especially those who are in need, lonely and alone.
I would like to ask that your parish or parishes choose a social service project that would benefit less fortunate in your own parish and local community. For example, food or clothing drive, Christmas dinner baskets, grocery gift cards, provide presents for children especially orphans, shut-ins, homeless, less fortunate, etc. You are free to come up with other kinds of social service projects.
I suggest FOUR steps to realize a project 1. Choose your social service project; 2. Set-up a team that will run the project; 3. Announce the project in the parish and neighborhood; set dates; ask for volunteers; 4. Distribute the collected items to the people for whom it is intended OR execute the event before Christmas.
This Parish Christmas social service project is to be done in every parish of our Archeparchy. Please inform me by December 1, 2018, as to what project your parish or parishes will be doing. You may email me at [email protected], phone or letter. If your parish is already planning something, you do not have to do another or different one. Just inform me what it will be. We would like to share your events in The Way and other social media and will be asking for photos and a brief statement about your chosen project.
If your parish wishes to help children and needy in Ukraine, you may do so in addition to the Christmas social service event for less fortunate parishioners, neighborhood residents and children that may be suffering from financial hardship. Be open to helping out and help your parishioners to become a part of something great – to give a helping hand to brighten up someone’s Christmas.
Thank you! May the good and loving Lord bless you always!
Very Respectfully,
+Andriy Rabiy Apostolic Administrator for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia
AR/oak
NOVEMBER 18, 2018 8 Archeparchy News Catechetical Conference
On Saturday, October 27, a Catechetical Conference was held. Clergy, religious, catechists and faithful of the Archeparchy attended. About 80 people participated. Main themes of the conference were Introduction of new Catechism in the Archeparchy of Philadelphia (by Sister Ann Laszok, OSBM), presentation of new catechetical materials developed by the Magis Center and Credible Catholics for teenagers, students and adults (by Dr. Scott French) and discussion of challenges, successes and needs Bishop Andriy Rabiy introduces our presenters, Sister Ann Laszok, in parish catechetical OSBM, and Dr. Scott French, at the Catechetical Conference on programs. Saturday, October 27, in Philadelphia PA. (continued on next page)
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NOVEMBER 18, 2018 9 Archeparchy News Catechetical Conference (continued from previous page)
At the Catechetical Conference on Saturday, October 27, Bishop Rabiy asked Catechists to revisit their Catechetical programs and think of how they can improve it, and make it interesting for the young and adult groups. Try something a little different that has an excellent chance to succeed.
NOVEMBER 18, 2018 10 Archeparchy News Bishop Andriy Celebrates Divine Liturgies at St. Nicholas Church in Minersville Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Parish Choir Club; Visits with Students in Parish School
MINERSVILLE — Thursday, November 8, 2018, the Feast of St. Michael, was the first of two days to mark the 80th anniversary of the St. Nicholas Choir Club in Minersville that included the Divine Liturgy celebrated by the Most Rev. Andriy Rabiy.
The apostolic administrator of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, Rabiy celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the evening in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Minersville, assisted by Photo: St. Nicholas School students listen to the homily of the the Rev. Paul J. Makar, Most Rev. Andriy Rabiy on Thursday, November 8, 2018 in St. pastor. In the morning, Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Minersville, PA on the Rabiy celebrated the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel. Divine Liturgy with the students and faculty of amazing that happens special the human voice Bishop Andriy Rabiy St. Nicholas School, during singing,” Rabiy is when singing. and Fr. Paul Makar the parish’s parochial said. “The first two ranks went to the school to school. of angels that we know “There is nothing better visit the students in their have certain duties. The than a voice singing in classrooms. This was Rabiy’s first cherubim are there to praise of God,” Rabiy visit to the school and exalt and praise God, said. “The human voice Adapted from an also celebrating Divine and the seraphim are is almost a perfect kind article on: https://www. Liturgies in the church. there to worship God. of instrument for giving republicanherald.com/ When you look at icons praise to the Lord.” news/bishop-gives- In the beginning of his in this church or another, liturgy-as-part-of-choir- homily, Bishop Rabiy you see angels holding Rabiy said St. Nicholas anniversary-1.2408503 listed three things he harps while praying Church is so blessed with enjoys: singing, poetry and singing at the same having a choir with such and musical instruments. time.” longevity.
“There is something The bishop spoke of how After the Divine Liturgy,
NOVEMBER 18, 2018 11 Archeparchy News 100 Anniversary of St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Catholic parish by Ihor Stefan Bilynsky
Palmerton - On Apostolic Administrator PA, Reverend Evhen homily, reminding all October 28, 2018, the of the Archeparchy of Moniuk, pastor of St. of the perseverance community of faithful of Philadelphia, assisted by Nicholas Ukrainian and deep faith of those St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Rev. Volodymyr Baran, Church in Great early immigrants who Catholic Church in Pastor of St. Volodymyr Meadows, NJ, Rev. with very little finances, Palmerton PA celebrated parish, Very Rev. John Stepan Hlushak, visiting limited English language its 100th anniversary. The Seniw, Pastor of St. John priest from Ukraine, and skills still managed to Liturgy was celebrated the Baptist Ukrainian Rev. Deacon Michael grow their faith and also by Bishop Andriy Rabiy, Church in Northampton, Waak. establish a church in this new and exciting land The participation of of America. He asked two choirs enhanced the the current parishioners celebratory spirit of the to follow the examples Liturgy, with the English of their ancestors and responses being sung help grow the religious by the St. Mary’s choir community of St. from McAdoo, while Volodymyr’s into the 21st the Ukrainian responses century. were sung by the “DZVIN” male choir from After the liturgy, a Philadelphia. banquet was held at the
Bishop Andriy delivered an inspiring (continued on next page) NOVEMBER 18, 2018 12 Archeparchy News 100 Anniversary of St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Catholic parish (continued from previous page)
Blue Shamrock Golf Club with four Ukrainian songs in Palmerton, PA. The performed by the male banquet was attended choir “DZVIN”. by over one hundred people including clergy, Afterwards Father parishioners and guests. Volodymyr Baran thanked all of the visiting The festivities began with clergy, guests and a prayer and blessing parishioners for helping by Bishop Andriy Rabiy. to celebrate the parish’s Entertainment at the 100th anniversary, and banquet was provided wished everyone a safe by virtuoso violinist trip home. Innessa Tymochko- Dekajlo. The St. Mary’s choir and Kazka Ukrainian ensemble also entertained the people with folk songs and Ukrainian folk dances. The show was concluded
NOVEMBER 18, 2018 13 Archeparchy News Bishop Andriy Rabiy Visits Saint Basil Academy
On Monday, October 29, 2018, Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchial Apostolic Administrator Bishop Andriy Rabiy made an official visit to Saint Basil Academy, one of four Basilian institution tours he made that morning (also Manor College, the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great, and the Basilian Spirituality Center). Bishop Andriy, who is serving as the Administrator of the Ukrainian Catholic Saint Basil Academy Archeparchy until the with his wife Zhanna, is members of the SBA their day with one of the announcement of the visiting the United States Ukrainian Society and important shepherds of new Metropolitan from Ukraine. the six Senior Student the Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop, arrived Council members. They Church in the United with Provincial Superior Bishop Andriy Rabiy represented the entire States. Sister Dorothy Ann was greeted in the Saint Basil Academy Busowski, OSBM, traditional Ukrainian community, with principal In every class that Basilian Chaplain Msgr. custom with bread Connie D’Angelo at the Bishop Andriy visited, Peter Waslo, and Father and salt, and words of helm, who were very he was greeted with Stepan Hlushak, who, welcome offered by four excited to share part of the traditional “Slava Isusu Khrystu” (Glory to Jesus Christ). The bishop took the time to share in conversation with the students, asking them about their classes and topics of study, seeking input about curriculum, extra-curricular activities, and school life, and sharing his own insights with the students. Students were pleased to share thoughts about their studies of theology, AP US History, the Latin language – along with
(continued on next page) Saint Basil Academy NOVEMBER 18, 2018 14 Archeparchy News Bishop Andriy Rabiy Visits Saint Basil Academy (continued from previous page) singing a chant and reciting Ave Maria – and explaining the paintings they were creating in their Art Class. In the Physics lab, Bishop Andriy observed the large collection of instruments and items used in the lab component of the study of physics.
The last stop of the tour was the beautifully serene Chapel at the Academy, which is enveloped by icons that draw in the person seeking spiritual respite. Msgr. Waslo, Sister Dorothy Ann and Manor College Mrs. D’Angelo had the opportunity to share with had the opportunity to the bishop what makes Study Center Christine the bishop the spiritual visit the cafeteria and the Academy a unique Prokopovich, Curator of experiences that are note the camaraderie environment, one that the Center, provided a organized for the entire among the students many students consider guided tour of the various Saint Basil community, as they relax in each their “home away from displays and artifacts. from the induction of other’s company with a home.” As Bishop Andriy Next, Allison Mootz, the the new faculty to the good lunch. In essence, was leaving, he was Dean of Students, led retreats that each class the morning was an introduced to the “Pillars the Bishop on a tour of encounters yearly. excellent opportunity for of Success” photographic the Academic Building the students of Saint Basil exhibit, an effective visual and the Basiliad, which Bishop Andriy even Academy to share with representation of all the houses the library and of SBA alumnae who go administrative offices. out into the world to do wonderful things. Bishop After lunch at the Andriy’s blessing and Motherhouse, the tour good wishes for success continued with the in school and their lives Basilian Legacy Room left the students with of the Sisters and the affirmation of all of their Basilian Spirituality everyday efforts. Center. All were deeply touched by the affability Next on the agenda was of the Bishop. a guided tour of Manor College. Beginning in Photos: Maureen Ryan Manor College the Ukrainian Heritage NOVEMBER 18, 2018 15 Archeparchy News Washington Deanery Priests Gather
Washington – The priests of the most southern frontier of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia, the Washington Deanery, met on Friday, November 9, at St. Josaphat Seminary. The deanery's six churches and one seminary are served by four priests: Fr. Alexander Dumenko (Silver Spring and Manassas), Fr. Robert Hitchens (Washington and Front Royal), Fr. Wasyl Kharuk (Washington and Front Royal), and Fr. Vasyl Sivinskyj (Baltimore and Curtis Bay).
The clergy discussed upcoming events and archieparchial policies.
The deanery consists of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary, Washington, DC; the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family, Washington, DC; SS. Joachim and Anna, Front Royal, VA; Annunciation of the The Reverend Fathers of the Washington Blessed Virgin Mary, Manassas, VA; St. Michael, Protopresbytery (l-r) Fr. Alexander Baltimore, MD; SS. Peter and Paul, Curtis Bay, Dumenko, Fr. Robert Hitchens, Fr. Wasyl MD; and Holy Trinity, Silver Spring, MD. Kharuk, and Fr. Vasyl Sivinskyj
Veterans honored at Holy Myrrh-Bearers Church, Swarthmore, Pa.
On Veterans day weekend, the parish of Holy Myrrh-Bearers honored the service to our country by the veterans of the parish at Divine Liturgies. Veterans were called forward and were given a boutoniere. A poem by Joanna Fuchs, The Noble and the Brave: A Veteran's Day Tribute, acknowledging the sacrifice and service of veterans was read Saturday evening by Kristen Shegda and Sunday by Bohdan Senkow. This was followed by the pastor, Father John Ciurpita, reading a prayer for veterans and then blessing them Photo: Fr. John Ciurpita says a prayer of during the singing of Many Years (Mnohaya blessing over veterans, Gregory Girton, Lita). John Jushchyshyn and Michael Halko at the Saturday evening Divine Liturgy. NOVEMBER 18, 2018 16 Archeparchy News Meeting of North Anthracite Council - League of Ukrainian Catholics North Anthracite Council of the League of Ukrainian Catholics held their autumn meeting on Sunday, November 4, 2018at Scranton’s St. Vladimir Church hosted by Father Myron Myronyuk and his parishioners. The midafternoon event began with a Moleben to the Mother of God, prayers for the millions of Ukrainians who starved to death in 1932-1933 by the hand of Joseph (Seated) left to right: Michael Trusz, Stefan Tutka, Stella Patrick, Stalin [Holodomor] Dorothy Fleck and Janina Everett, (Standing): Shirley Nidoh, Maria and prayers for Black, Sophie Soniak, Paul Ewasko, Father Myron Myronyuk, the beatification of Damian Myronyuk, Dorothy Kowalchick, Helen Ewasko, Pat Cremer, Venerable Metropolitan Maria Szpynda, John Naradko, Geri Kolotelo, Sonya Dempset, Ann Andrew Sheptytsky. The Beshada, Dorothy Jamula and John Tutka. business session included a detailed report of the world-wide Ukrainian bus trip to New York winter Council meeting in early October National Greek Catholic Church; City’s 46th annual St. February 2019. Convention held in happenings in the George Ukrainian Street Buffalo/Amherst, New parishes of the Council; Festival and Brooklyn’s York; recent news of the plans for a May 2019 Brighton Beach and the
Northampton, PA
Bishop Andriy Rabiy celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Northampton, PA on November 11, 2018. The reason he was vested as a priest not a bishop is because he was the only priest at the altar. The parish thanks Bishop Rabiy very much for substituting for Fr. John Seniw.
NOVEMBER 18, 2018 17 Archeparchy News Sophie Troyan, mother of Fr. Daniel Troyan, enters eternity Sophie Troyan, 93, Troyan in Sts Peter & she sang in the church passed into Light and Paul Ukrainian Catholic choir, & headed the Glory, November 6, Church on October 26, Pyrohy Sales for many Photo: Christine Syzonenko 2018 in her residence, 1946. Her husband+ years. She was a loving after a brief illness. Nicholas predeceased mother of 7 children, her in 2005. a great baker and will She was born in Wahren, long be remembered for Pennsylvania, the She moved to Marion her deep faith. daughter of +Stephen Heights and was & Anna (Stoschak/ a member of the In lieu of flowers Warcholyk) Machuzak Patronage of the Mother donations may be made on November 27, 1924. of God Ukrainian to Patronage of the She grew up in Atlas Catholic Church in Mother of God Church Pennsylvania, and was Marion Heights PA. A in Marion Heights, PA. married to Nicholas devout Greek Catholic, Eternal Memory!
Let us support strengthening of our Church in Dubno (Volyn)
Our Archeparchy supports building and completion of the Youth Center in the city of Dubno (Volyn'). A Ukrainian Catholic parish there is very young but very active. The youth center will benefit kids, young adults and families. They are doing a lot of outreach and provide assistance to the poor, elderly and refugees from Eastern Ukraine.
We would like to raise $6,000 to complete all the works and the center. The money is just for supplies and building materials. Labor is offered by parish volunteers. So far, we received $2,095.00.
Here is the list of benefactors, to whom we are very GRATEFUL:
SS Peter & Paul, Jersey City NJ 400.00 If you would like St. Josaphat Trenton NJ 300.00 to contribute, Worschak, Rev. George 250.00 please forward Anonymous 200.00 your donation Peda, Gregory 200.00 to Archbishop's Stek, Ann Marie 200.00 Chancery, Andrushko Svetlana 100.00 810 North Drabic, John & Doris 100.00 Franklin Street, Dubno Luba C. 100.00 Philadelphia, PA Samilo, Rassell 100.00 19123. Checks Ihor Andrew Mirchuk 50.00 are made to Killian, Rev. Anthony J. 50.00 SPECIAL NEEDS Wilson, Michael & Rosaline 25.00 IN UKRAINE, Worobij, Nadia 20.00 marked DUBNO. THANK YOU! MAY Total (Dubno) $2,095 GOD BLESS YOUR GENEROSITY!
NOVEMBER 18, 2018 18 Archeparchy News Our Archeparchy supports a Leisure Center for Youth with Special Needs at Caritas-Lviv
We would like to raise $8,000 for salaries for coordinators and supplies in 2019. So far, we received $4,777.28. Here is the list of benefactors, to whom we are very GRATEFUL:
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Perth Amboy NJ 1,000.00 Power David Helene 1,000.00 If you would like Nativity of the BVM Reading PA 782.28 to contribute, Fylypovych, Andrew & Christine 500.00 please forward Sayres, Edward & Nina 300.00 your donation Hill, John & Myra 250.00 to Archbishop's St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church Trenton NJ 250.00 Chancery, 810 Guertler, Vera 200.00 North Franklin Street, Hiriak, Nicholas 100.00 Philadelphia, PA Kalagher, Richard & Nadia 100.00 19123. Checks are Battista Michael & Kathleen 50.00 made to SPECIAL Iwaskiw, Walter & Neonila 50.00 NEEDS IN UKRAINE, Lesyk Lubow 50.00 marked LVIV. Manwiller, Donald & Patricia 50.00 THANK YOU! MAY Sisters of St. Basil the Great 50.00 GOD BLESS YOUR Wilson, Michael & Rosaline 25.00 GENEROSITY! Anonymous 20.00
Special Needs In Ukraine (Lviv) $4,777.28
ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO AFFECTED BY FLOODS IN PA
Recently, many parishes in the central and US Disaster Recovery Collection (Flood) northern part of Pennsylvania are affected by Holy Family Shrine-Washington 4,378.00 floods caused by downpours. United Ukrainian American Relief Committee 3,000.00 Holy Myrrh Bearers 2,314.00 St. Michael the Archangel Church-Jenk 1,718.00 Thank you for your generosity! St. Nicholas Church-Passaic 1,000.00 St. Josaphat Church-Trenton 953.00 St. Michael's Church-Shenandoah 870.00 St. Nicholas Church-St. Clair 859.00 St. John The Baptist-Whippany 800.00 St. John The Baptist-Northampton 589.00 SS. Cyril & Methodius-Berwick 560.00 Assumption B.V.M. Church-Perth Amboy 550.00 St. Nicholas Church-Glen Lyon 515.00 SS. Peter & Paul Church-Mt. Carmel 500.00 St. Michael's Church-Baltimore 500.00 St. Nicholas Church-Wilmington 500.00 (continued on next page) NOVEMBER 18, 2018 19 Archeparchy News US Disaster Recovery Collection (Flood) (continued from previous page)
St. Vladimir Church-Scranton 420.00 Yeck, Robert & Joan 100.00 St. Vladimir Church-Elizabeth 400.00 Yurechko, Olga M. 100.00 St. Michael Church-Cherry Hill 305.00 Zacharko, Stephan & Olga 100.00 Deyneka Lyubomyr & Nadia 300.00 Nativity B.V.M. Church-Middleport 70.00 Holy Ghost Church-West Easton 290.00 Adamchick, Joyce 50.00 Ss. Joachim & Anna Front Royal VA 257.00 Bardys, Irene 50.00 SS. Peter & Paul Church-Phoenixville 255.00 Bartkovsky Michael & Paula 50.00 St. Josaphat Church-Bethlehem 255.00 Hodge, Jeffrey & Joanne 50.00 Assumption B.V.M. Church-Centralia 250.00 Horodecky, Olga & Adrian 50.00 Smolney, Nicholas 250.00 Killian, Rev. Anthony J. 50.00 SS. Cyril & Methodius-Olyphant 250.00 Kulish, Rose Marie 50.00 St. Anne Church-Warrington 250.00 Lesko, Mary 50.00 St. Michael's Church-Frackville 250.00 Maslij, Roman & Alison 50.00 Zyblikewycz, Eugene & Stephania 250.00 Merchlinsky, John & Dorothy 50.00 St. Mary's Church - Carteret NJ 233.00 Myts Rev. Pavlo & Family 50.00 Laskowski, Marlene & Christipher 200.00 Pylypec, Patricia 50.00 Lefchick, Joanne 200.00 Rydel, Eugene & Ann 50.00 SS. Peter & Paul Church-Curtis Bay 200.00 Yarymovych, Marta 50.00 Immaculate Conception-Hillside 160.00 Bardys, Maryann 30.00 Presentation of Our Lord-Lansdale 150.00 Bodnar, John & Gloria 30.00 SS. Peter & Paul Church-Simpson 150.00 Iwaskiw, Walter 30.00 Christ The King Church-Phila. 145.00 Starr, Raymond & Alice 30.00 St. Michael's Church-Pottstown 138.00 Beretsky Elias 25.00 Nativity of B.V.M. Church-New Brunswi 130.00 Chornopyska, Sofiya 25.00 Ascension of Our Lord-Sayre 120.00 Garland, Daniel & Laura 25.00 Hewko, Christina 120.00 Iwanciw, John & Olga 25.00 St. Michael's Church-Manville 120.00 Kowal, Paul 25.00 St. Nicholas Church-Phila 113.00 Kulynych, Mykhaylo & Pauline 25.00 Augustine, Andrew M 100.00 Matuszewski, Cheryl & James 25.00 Buska, Michael & Lynda 100.00 Moczul Michael & Olga 25.00 Car Sr, William 100.00 Sereditch John 25.00 Chudoba, Michael J. 100.00 Feditko, Michael 20.00 Czban, Rozalia 100.00 Johnson, Dorthy 20.00 Glancey, William 100.00 Nancy A. Waligun 20.00 Hanson Alfred & Carol 100.00 St. Vladimir Church-Edwardsville 20.00 Hiriak, Nicholas 100.00 Worobij, Nadia 20.00 Hnidj, Sigrid Lubomir 100.00 Anonymous 10.00 Kashickey, John 100.00 Gawason, Michael & Barbara 10.00 Lingor, Margaret 100.00 Powell, Irma 10.00 Palko Theodore & Patricia 100.00 Yudisky, Olga & Dennis 10.00 Paslawsky, Helen 100.00 Ratkovsky, Michael & Paula 100.00 Total US Disaster Recovery Collection Rocus, Maryanne 100.00 $29,422.00 St. Basil's Church-Chesapeake City 100.00 St. Vladimir Church-Palmerton 100.00 Strayves, Richard 100.00 Szczerban, Walter & Marteth 100.00 Walker, Carol 100.00 Yatison, John 100.00 NOVEMBER 18, 2018 20 COMMEMORATION OF THE 85-ANNIVERSARY OF HOLODOMOR AT THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC ARCHEPARCHIAL CATHEDRAL IN PHILADELPHIA
On November 11, 2018, in the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchial Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia was held a special event – commemoration of the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor- Genocide of the Ukrainian Nation in 1932-1933. Our Parish youth presented a program-requiem. Also, there were special guests Mr. Roman Dubenko, who delivered a remarkable and emotional speech, and Mrs. Maria Chlibkewicz (92 years old), who is a Holodomor survivor.
After the program, which was concluded with singing of “Bozhe velykyj, yedynyj”, all present were able to see the Holodomor exhibition. This exhibition, which Chornodolskyj Family so generously presented, will be available at the Cathedral until December 8.
Thank you very much to everyone who helped to organize and prepare this commemorative event.
NOVEMBER 18, 2018 21 Children’s Corner
Venerable Праведний Andrey Андрей Sheptytsky Шептицький
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Today’s coloring page is a picture of Venerable Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky. He was born in 1865 in Prylbychi, a small village near the great city of Lviv. Can you find Ukraine on a map? You will see the city of Lviv is in western Ukraine. His parents named him Roman. Even though his mother and father adopted Polish culture and ethnicity, young Roman knew he was also Ukrainian and had many Ukrainian ancestors. He loved Ukraine and the Ukrainian Catholic Church. His family was famous and had lots of money but he loved and served the poor people of his country. In 1891 he joined the order of Saint Basil the Great and took the name Andrey or Andrew in honor of St. Andrew the Apostle. He became a priest, a bishop and finally a Metropolitan archbishop. In that position, he was head of the whole Ukrainian Catholic Church and even visited the United States, Canada and South America. Venerable Andrey led the Ukrainian Catholic Church through two world wars always standing up against unjust governments, like the Nazi government in Germany and the Atheist Communists of the Soviet Union. Several times he was even arrested. When the Nazis started to arrest and kill the Jewish people, Sheptytsky hid many Jewish people so the Nazis couldn’t find them and kill them. He also asked everyone else to help hide them in churches, monasteries and in people’s homes. He saved many lives, including many children. Since he died on November 1, 1944, November is a great month to think about the life of Andrey Sheptytsky, a life full of love for God, love for the Church, love for his country and love for his neighbor. We should try to imitate him in all these things and always show God that we love Him by loving and helping our neighbor.
INTERESTING THINGS IN THE PICTURE 4 STEPS TO BECOMING A SAINT Klobuk — That is the name for this “hat” that bishops and monks can wear on their heads. Bishops and monks wear 4. We all should pray during the next two steps. black ones. Metropolitan Archbishops wear a white SAINT klobuk. We don’t see that too o�en in the United States. “We humbly pray: grant that Too bad—it is very cool! Your faithful servant Metro- 3. politan Andrey be numbered Pectoral Cross—A cross worn on a cord around the neck Blessed among the saints.” and hanging over the chest worn by Bishops and priests. Panagia—A medallion with an icon of the Mother of God 2. 2015 —Pope Francis declares him Venerable. in the center and worn on a cord around the neck by a Venerable bishop. 1. 1968 —Pope Paul VI declares Prayer Rope or Chotki—Seen in the lower right of the Servant him Servant of God picture, it is used to count your prayers to help you learn of God to pray all the �me. On each knot you say, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, be merciful to me, a sinner. We can WHERE IS try saying that prayer as o�en as we can throughout the ANDREY day. Start Here Walking S�ck—Yup, it’s just a walking s�ck. SHEPTYTSKY?
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NOVEMBER 18, 2018 23 Catechism Catechism of the Ukrainian Catholic Church: Christ - Our Pascha
The one Tradition was to be expressed in various cultures that are trans- figured by the power of the Gospel, in accordance with the words of the apostle Paul: “The To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews ... To those outside of the law I became as one outside the law (though I am source of not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law) that I might win those outside the law ... I have become all things to all people, Christian that I might by all means save some (1 Cor 9:20-22). life is 61 The inculturation of the Gospel bore fruit in the formation of various Christian traditions: Byzantine, Latin, Coptic, Syrian, Armenian, and faith in others. Already from the very first centuries, Christianity also spread into the lands of the ancient Slavic tribes. By the ninth century, two the risen brothers from Thessalonica, Saints Cyril and Methodius, Equal to the Apostles, translated the Gospel and texts of divine services into a lan- Christ.” - guage that the Slavic nations could understand. “By incarnating the Gospel in the native culture of the peoples which they were evangeliz- ing, Saints Cyril and Methodius were especially meritorious for the formation and development of that same culture, or rather of many cultures.”47 From among the Christian cultures fostered by the Slavs, there also arose the Christian culture of Rus-Ukraine, where the one Catechism of ecclesial Tradition developed into a particular ecclesial tradition. the Ukrainian 62 In this way, the one Gospel of Jesus Christ took flesh in the multitude Catholic of cultures of Christian peoples; the one Tradition of the Word of God Church: Christ - was expressed in a diversity of traditions. Through its own tradition, every particular Church makes its own contribution to the understand- Our Pascha ing of this one Tradition.
3. Growth in Faith: Catechumenate, Illumination, Sacramental Initiation 63 In the first centuries, the catechesis of non-baptized adults inthe Church took place in three stages: Catechumenate, Illumination, and Initiation. The Catechumenate (from the Greek katekhoumenos, mean- ing one being instructed ) began with the presentation of a new candi- date to the Christian community. With the agreement of the commu- nity, the candidate became a catechumen. The name of this person was announced to the community; and now, the Holy Scriptures would be announced to the catechumen. Such catechumens sometimes remained in the narthex of the church, which served as an outward symbol of the catechumens’ inner spiritual state: they were leaving the world behind,
47 John Paul II, Encyclical Slavorum Apostoli [Apostles to the Slavs], 21. 30 (continued on next page) NOVEMBER 18, 2018 24 Catechism Catechism of the Ukrainian Catholic Church: Christ - Our Pascha (continued from previous page)
but had not yet fully entered into the Church, the temple of the faithful. Having listened to the Word of God and the homily at the Divine Lit- urgy, the catechumens were obliged to leave the church after the prayer “The of the church community for them—the Litany for the Catechumens. 64 The Catechumenate initiated the stage during which catechumens source of familiarized themselves with the faith and prepared for Baptism. Before the actual Baptism, the status of catechumens was changed to “those Christian being enlightened” [i.e., the stage of Illumination]. During pre-bap- life is tismal catechesis, they were taught the Symbol of Faith and the Lord’s Prayer, the “Our Father.” The pre-baptismal catechesis culminated in a faith in catechetical instruction delivered by the bishop himself. the risen 65 Baptism immerses a person into the mystery of Christ’s Death and Resurrection. It is the beginning of initiation into the mysteries (in Christ.” - Greek, mystagogia). Having become a participant in the Death and Res- urrection of Christ, the newly baptized person is sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit in Chrismation, and in the Eucharist receives the food of eternal life. 66 In our tradition, Christian sacramental initiation is expressed also in spatial terms. Baptism begins in the narthex or baptistery, Chrismation Catechism of takes place in the nave or temple of the faithful, and Holy Communion at the threshold of the sanctuary. The newly baptized are clothed in the Ukrainian bright garments (in Ukrainian, kryzhmo), which in the early Church Catholic were worn throughout all of Bright Week. These garments signify the Church: Christ - joy of life in Christ and the expectation of the fullness of one’s encoun- Our Pascha ter with God at the second coming of Christ.
4. Environment in which Faith is Transmitted: Family, Nation, and Church 67 The primary context in which faith is transmitted is the family. Par- ents form their children in the faith by the example of their lives and the words of their prayer. In teaching the Gospel and witnessing to it, parents become the first catechists for their children. As they raise children in a Christian manner, parents create in their family a special atmosphere, one of common prayer before icons and the observance of Sundays and feast days. 68 From a young age, children enter into the spiritual life. This life is built on prayer, hearing the Word of God, and receiving Holy Commun- ion. As they grow into maturity, with the assistance of their parents, children grow in the grace of the Mystery of Baptism. They learn to 31 NOVEMBER 18, 2018 25 Catechism Catechism of the Ukrainian Catholic Church: Christ - Our Pascha (continued from previous page)
overcome evil and do what is good. For children, the inheritance of faith received from their parents is a token of assurance of eternal life. The godly life of godparents and extended family members also plays “The an important role in a child’s maturing in the faith. Christian family customs establish in children a Christian perspective on human birth source of and death, the formation of families and familial relationships, and they develop a sense of belonging within a church community and Christian one’s people. life is 69 Every nation is a community, with its own historical memory, earthly homeland, and struggle for well-being and perfection. It was to the faith in nations that Christ sent his apostles: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son the risen and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you” (Mt 28:19-20). The Christianization of the nations Christ.” - depends upon the gradual formation of a Christian worldview and structuring of life. The Christian culture of a given nation is a means for transmitting the faith from one generation to the next. It nurtures within a nation a love for God, for one’s earthly homeland, sacrificial service for the sake of its well-being, and an honest attitude towards work; it strengthens bonds within families, among relatives, and in soci- Catechism of ety. The mutual permeation of the Gospel and the culture of a people is the Ukrainian expressed in the self-governance of a Church. Catholic 70 The Church, one and at the same time diverse, is a prefigurement of the family of nations, who are all equal and yet different. To all nations the Church: Christ - Church proclaims the way of salvation: “And undoubtedly the preach- Our Pascha ing of the Church is true and steadfast, in which one and the same way of salvation is shown throughout the world.”48 In her ministry for the salvation of all nations, the Church draws her strength from the contemplation of the Most Holy Trinity, the divine community of the Persons of the one God. She extends the invitation: Come, O you peoples, let us worship the Godhead of three Per- sons ... Holy God, who created all things through the Son, with the cooperation of the Holy Spirit. Holy and Mighty, through whom we have known the Father, and through whom the Holy Spirit came into the world. Holy and Immortal, Comforting Spirit, who proceeds from the Father and rests in the Son. O Holy Trinity, glory be to you! 49
48 Irenaeus of Lyons, Against Heresies, V, 20, 1: PG 7, 1177. 49 Floral Triodion, Pentecost, Vespers, Final Sticheron at Psalm 140. 32 NOVEMBER 18, 2018 26 Holiday/Feast Day THE FEAST OF ENTRANCE OF THE MOTHER OF GOD INTO THE TEMPLE
November 21, 2018 nature and elevated The entrance into the us to become "sharers temple is the main event, The feast of the Entrance of the divine nature" (2 so the figures of the holy of the Mother of God Peter 1: 4). God, Who family and the High Priest Into the Temple praises is beyond our reach are predominant. The and glorifies God for His and beyond our grasp, Church honors the Virgin plan of salvation. God comes to dwell among Mary as the God-bearer, prepares for Himself us. This is God's plan, (in Greek: Theotokos) the a holy dwelling place. and in the Virgin Mary, one who, in God's plan The Byzantine Church this plan of salvation was of salvation, would give never tires of praising achieved. birth to God the Word. the Mother of God for In the upper corner of Her role in our salvation. In the Icon of the some icons, the Virgin She is called the Entrance of the Mother Mary is seen already is the prelude of the "Heavenly Tabernacle" of God, Mary is shown seated in the Temple, benevolence of God in the Kontakion of the as a young girl being and being cared for by and the herald of the Feast and the "Living escorted to the Temple the Angels. Thus, Mary, salvation of man, for the Tabernacle of God" in by Her parents, Joachim the young girl, is not Virgin plainly appears the Hirmos. She is given and Anna. She is also only presented but also in the temple of God these titles because in Her accompanied by the holy participates in the very and foretells Christ to womb the Word of God virgins carrying candles. task of Her temple life. ail. Let us also with full has taken flesh and dwelt In all the icons of the Through the Icon, we voice cry out to Her: among us. Her body Presentation, the High celebrate and share this "Hail, Fulfillment of the is the living tabernacle Priest greets the holy mystery in the life of the Creator's Plan." of the Incarnate Word family at the entrance of Virgin. and, through Her, God the Temple. (God-with-us Icon series, has taken on our human TROPARION - Today icon #24.)
Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska, SSMI November 20th Feast Day
O Blessed Josaphata, you, who lived heroically your consecration as a Sister Servant of Mary Immaculate, teach us by your example to place our complete trust in God. Hear our prayer and intercede with the Most Holy Trinity to grant us the grace for which we so ardently plead, for the greater glory of God. Blessed Josaphata, pray for us. Amen!
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NOVEMBER 18, 2018 32 Church News Philadelphia proclaimed November 2018 "The Memory of the Holodomor Victims Month" 20 OCTOBER 2018
On October 18, 2018, the city council of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mayor of the city Jim Kenny and the authorized ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Valery Chaliy solemnly presented a resolution on the Holodomor. The document proclaims November 2018 to be "The Month of Memory of the Victims of the Genocide of Ukrainians".
The city of Philadelphia officially joined the commemoration of the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor-Genocide.
On October 4, 2018, to the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor, the US Senate unanimously adopted a two-party resolution, which became the first ever legal act of the US Congress, where the Holodomor of 1932-1933 was recognized as a genocide of the Ukrainian people. http://memorialholodomor.org.ua/eng/news/u-filadelfii-ogolosili-listopad-2018-roku-misyacem-pamyati- zhertv-golodomoru/
NOVEMBER 18, 2018 33 Church News Councilman Squilla Recognizes the 85th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Genocide 10-18-2018 City of Philadelphia
Council of the City of Philadelphia Office of the Chief Clerk Room 402, City Hall Philadelphia
(Resolution No. 180782)
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 85th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932-1933.
WHEREAS, The Ukrainian Community of Greater Philadelphia, a dynamic community with many organizations and institutions is in sadness commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Genocide. 85 years ago, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin and his totalitarian regime committed an act of genocide through the implementation of an engineered famine, confiscating land, grain and animals from the Ukrainian people resulting in deaths of up to 10 million innocent men, women and children; and
WHEREAS, This genocide, Holodomor, meaning “Murder by Starvation”, was specifically designed by the Soviet regime to punish independent-minded Ukrainians for their resistance to its economic, political, and social oppression; and
WHEREAS, At the height of the Holodomor in 1933, Ukrainians died at the rate of 25,000 a day with nearly a third of its victims being children less than 10 years old; and
WHEREAS, Even as the Soviets continued to export Ukraine’s grain to the rest of the world, Ukrainian farmers, who tended to the farms in the “bread basket of the U.S.S.R”, were tragically starved to a slow and painful death; and
WHEREAS, Hundreds of archival KGB documents created during this genocide detailed and described the Soviet regime’s actions and intention to destroy Ukraine’s national identity by deporting and executing Ukraine's religious, intellectual and cultural leaders, prosecuting or executing any others who dared to speak of the famine or to speak against the Soviet authorities publicly, further destabilizing Ukraine’s political structure; and
WHEREAS, Under the global theme “Ukraine Remembers, the World Acknowledges,” it is necessary that the Ukrainian Genocide, Holodomor 1932-1933, be officially recognized by the global community as a tragic and heinous crime against humanity to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future; now therefore, be it
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City of Philadelphia
RESOLUTION NO. 180782 continued
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby designate the month of November 2018 as “Ukrainian Genocide Remembrance Month” in Philadelphia.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Ulana Mazurkevich, President, Ukrainian Community Committee of Philadelphia, further evidencing the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.
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From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 18, 2018:
Councilman Mark Squilla (1st District) led a presentation recognizing the 85th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932-1933.
Head of UGCC met with Ukrainian students of Pontifical Greek College in Rome Thursday, 25 October their pastoral service 2018 in UGCC. They also discussed an intention to On Monday, October 22 commemorate blessed His Beatitude Sviatoslav holy martyrs, former visited students from students of Greek Ukraine who live and college in order to study in Pontifical Greek worship and popularize college in Rome. their hermitry in times of UGCC persecution. During the conversation contemporary and future of UGCC in Rome Head of UGCC asked In addition, meeting of priests. Previously, Head about their studying His Beatitude Sviatosalv of UGCC had met with http://news.ugcc.ua/en/ and emphasized and Ukrainian students students of Ukrainian news/head_of_ugcc_ the importance of of Pontifical Greek pontifical college of St. met_with_ukrainian_ spiritual and intellectual College is viewed as a Josaphat. students_of_pontifical_ formation of seminarians matter of concern of greek_college_in_ and priests throughoutCity of Philadelphia UGCC to education of The Secretariat of Head rome_84280.html - 2 - NOVEMBER 18, 2018 35 Church News Pontifical Synod on Youth was finished in Vatican Thursday, 01 November moralism. 2018 At the end of the Synod General Assembly of His Beatitude Sviatoslav the Synod of Bishops had an opportunity to on “Youth, faith and talk to His Holiness. recognizing devotion” He thanked Pope for was finished in Vatican supporting Ukraine and with a Thankful Mass was assured by the which was served by His second one in a fervent Holiness Pope Francis prayer for peace in on Sunday, October 28. Ukraine. His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Pontifical Synod, Head and Father of dedicated to young UGCC also participated people, was held in in this Service. Vatican during October. At the end of work the realia of UGCC in religions die from war In a closing homily of synodal priests adopted times of war. in Ukraine, becoming the Synod Pope Francis a final document. real heroes of social pointed at authentic According to a decision “War is not a cause of transformation”. Polish way of Christian calling: of His Holiness Head of our society’s suffering. side of Vatican web- to show faith with a UGCC was included to What matters is a severe page characterized a personal example the members of working economic crisis and great speech of His Beatitude and being open to a commissions. wave of migration, which as “act of courage and neighbor. Considering mostly affects youth”. truth of Gospel”. possible dangers to During the Synod His accomplishing this Beatitude Sviatoslav The Major Archbishop Secretariat of Head of mission, Pope Francis had an opportunity to clearly underlined that UGCC in Rome referred to “doctrinalism” deliver a homily twice. Ukraine is a victim of which aims at imposing He emphasized that Russian aggression. http://news.ugcc.ua/en/ ideas on others, and Church’s mission is not “Young Ukrainians who news/pontifical_synod_ “activity” which minimize narrowed to only pray belong to different on_youth_was_finished_ Church to social for youth but to pray with ethnical and cultural in_vatican_84327.html institution and faith to youth. He also portraited groups, are of different There is a great task for you: to light millions of hearts of Ukraine, His Beatitude Sviatoslav at the end of the UGCC III Congress of the Laity Tuesday, 06 November of our Church, and this is such a wonderful Church Beatitude Sviatoslav 2018 not only a beautiful word, and such people, as well on Sunday, November a metaphor. You came as for giving so many of 4, at the end of the III During these days, here as representatives His gifts to our people. Congress of the UGCC's when I listened and of a very broad network laity. communicated with you, of secular communities of This was emphasized I had the feeling that I our Church. I am thankful by the Father and the was listening to the heart to the Lord for giving me Head of the UGCC His (continued on next page) NOVEMBER 18, 2018 36 Church News There is a great task for you: to light millions of hearts of Ukraine... (continued from previous page) "I just returned from the to ignite millions of other to do it, as the content of global scale," said in Synod of the Pontiff and hearts of Ukraine" said the proposed resolutions the end His Beatitude listened to the heart of the Head of the UGCC. testifies to this," said Sviatoslav and blessed the Ecumenical Catholic In his opinion, it is now the Greek Catholic the participants of the Church during the month incredibly important that leader and called on event. and I want to tell you every Greek-Catholic the participants to take that we are the best," Ukrainian be an active active action. Department of said the Head of the layman. Information of the UGCC UGCC. "If each of you in your http://news.ugcc.ua/ "Let the declared place will do all that en/news/there_is_a_ He expressed his deep resolutions turn into you have expressed as great_task_for_you_ gratitude to all the a "road map" of the your wishes in the form to_light_millions_of_ organizers, delegates for secular movement, a of these resolutions, be hearts_of_ukraine_his_ the presence, work and laity active apostolate sure, our Church will be beatitude_sviatoslav_at_ activity, as well as for the in our Church. Do you a catalyst for colossal the_end_of_the_ugcc_ warm atmosphere. "The know what I got from transformations not only iii_congress_of_the_ warmth of your hearts is the resolutions? You not of Ukrainian society, but laity_84374.html very large. Therefore, it only know what needs to also of the Ecumenical is a great task for you be done, but also how Catholic Church on a In Kyiv Head of UGCC together with five ministers of Ukraine planted a tree of peace
Wednesday, 07 Semerak, Minister of November 2018 Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine, On November 6 Head Liliya Hrynevych, and Father of UGCC Minister of Education His Beatitude Sviatoslav and Science of Ukraine, took part in unlimited Pavlo Petrenko, Minister All-Ukrainian ecological of Justice of Ukraine, campaign “Plant a tree of Volodymyr Omelyan, peace”, planting a tree in Minister of Infrastructure the Alley of peace near of Ukraine, Ihor Zhdanov, the Patriarchal cathedral Minister of Youth and of the Resurrection of Sports of Ukraine, Christ. Arseniy Yatsenyuk Prime Minister of Ukraine from of war on East of As to the Major The campaign started 2014 to 2016. Ukraine, irreparable Archbishop, this with a prayer for peace in campaign is held on The aim of this campaign damage caused to the Ukraine in the Cathedral. November 6 – day is to draw Ukrainians’ environment, boosting ecological awareness The event was joined attention to tremendous and eco-patriotism. (continued on next page) by some officials: Ostap ecological consequences NOVEMBER 18, 2018 37 Church News In Kyiv Head of UGCC together with five ministers of Ukraine planted a tree of peace (continued from previous page) for preventing the UGCC. – Today we Resources of Ukraine said the minister and exploitation of the want to plant a tree of mentioned that within thanked Head of UGCC environment in war and peace, heal wounds of three years of time alleys for transferring data armed conflicts. People Ukraine and care about of peace have been built about the ecological start to realize that in our home to grow in in hundreds of cities and consequences of war in times of war people are peace. Hence, peace is towns. This is the joint Ukraine to Pope Francis. not the ones who suffer, cherished in the same campaign of UGCC and but all God’s creatures way as people care Ministry of ecology. The UGCC Department suffer too. about trees. for Information “With this kind of “International Head of UGCC thanked movement we attract http://news.ugcc.ua/ organizations claim that everyone who joined this society’s attention en/photo/in_kyiv_head_ East of Ukraine belongs campaign. to socially ecological of_ugcc_together_ to the most contaminated harmful impact of war with_five_ministers_of_ parts of the globe, - Ostap Semerak, Minister at East of Ukraine and ukraine_planted_a_tree_ emphasized Head of of Ecology and Natural call everyone to peace”, of_peace_84382.html
May the Almighty accept in their embrace all those who could love and live eternal life already here, on earth, the Head of the UGCC in Chicago Sunday, 11 November Beatitude Sviatoslav on 2018 Saturday, November 10, 2018 in his sermon Today in the Divine to the faithful during Liturgy we recall those Zaupokijna Divine who are founders and Liturgy at the Church of builders of this particular St. Volodymyr and Olha parish of St. Volodymyr in Chicago. On that day, and Olha in Chicago. they prayed for all the And even when we look deceased founders and at their deeds and life pastors of this temple. from a retrospective of 50 years, we can see "This parish is alive and that in their lives there active even after they were already signs of have passed away from something that does not us forever. This testifies According to the spiritual being of their neighbor. pass and matters for that their deeds and lives leader of the Greek eternal life. were filled with eternity, Catholics, we all need to "We pray for all of the sacrifice and love for take an example from the priests, pastors of this This was emphasized God and neighbor," said founders of the parish, parish, as well as all by the Father and the the preacher. because they devoted Head of the UGCC His their service to the well- (continued on next page) NOVEMBER 18, 2018 38 Church News May the Almighty accept in their embrace all those who could love and live eternal life already here, on earth, the Head of the UGCC in Chicago (continued from previous page) those who, with their lives already here on earth. 50th anniversary of the Josyph Slipyj and Bishop and donations, helped Let their example, life Saints Volodymyr and of the Chicago Diocese, with the construction and ministry, as well as Olha parish. Yaroslav Gabro. of this holy temple. The the departure to eternity, Holy Apostle Paul in the be a good example for Reference The construction of the Epistle to the Hebrews us," said His Beatitude The Cathedral of Saints temple lasted from 1971 says: "Remember your Sviatoslav at the end. Volodymyr and Olha is a to 1973. On May 20, mentors who proclaimed We would like to temple of the Ukrainian 1973, His Beatitude the Word of God to you, remind you that the Greek Catholic Church, Josyph blessed the newly and, looking carefully at Head of the Church, at located in the "Ukrainian built cathedral. the end of their lives, the invitation of Bishop Village" district of imitate their faith." Why? Venedikt (Aleksiychuk), Chicago. This is one of The architect of the For it is a recipe for the Governing Bishop the main centers of the temple is Yaroslav happiness and eternal of the Chicago Diocese, Chicago Diocese of the Korsunsky. He worked life, for which each conducts his pastoral UGCC. out the plan of this church person is created. Let visit to Chicago, which based on the Byzantine- the Almighty accept into will last until November The Parish of St. Ukrainian style used in his eternal embraces all 13, 2018. The purpose Volodymyr and Olha in Ukraine during the XI-XIII those who could love of the visit is to take part Chicago was founded centuries. and live eternal life in the celebration of the in 1968 by Patriarch Photo by Natalka Koval Department of Information of the UGCC
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NOVEMBER 18, 2018 39 Church News This parish is a symbol of revival, healing, as well as resurrection of the Ukrainian Church in the United States, His Beatitude Sviatoslav in Chicago
Monday, 12 November 2018
Today we want to recall the events of 50 years ago, when the man of God's power, Patriarch Josyph Slipyj, arrived here to heal the spirit of the Ukrainian community in Chicago and founded the parish of St. Volodymyr and Olha.
This was emphasized by the Father and the Head of the UGCC, His Beatitude Sviatoslav, in his speech to the faithful on Sunday, November 11, 2018, during the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Church of their people. Even when organizing his visit. " I came to you all to St. Volodymyr and Olha the Church was in a greet and thank you in Chicago. The same state of persecution in its It is worth noting that from the whole Church day a jubilee feast also native lands, the light of the Primate thanked for your work, ministry, took place in the cultural hope was shone upon all priests for their prayer, and all that center of this parish. our people. Today we presence, especially the you do (possible and want to thank God for "veteran" of the parish impossible) to support "I think that this parish our great confessor of Fr. Ivan Krots', who has the development of is a symbol of revival, faith, the witness of the witnessed the formation our Church," said His healing and hope, as resurrection and the and development of Beatitude Sviatoslav. well as a witness of bearer of God's power, the parish. In addition, the resurrection of the Patriarch Josyf Slipyj," the patriarchal charter And he immediately Ukrainian Church in the said the spiritual leader was read to Fr. Oleh added: "Today's holiday United States. The most of the Greek Catholics. Kryvokulsky who, is a holiday not only for important thing is that together with the parish, this parish, but for our hope has risen, and The Head of the UGCC celebrates the 50th whole Church. I thank Ukrainians, particularly expressed his deep anniversary of his birth, you for your faith and in a free world, have gratitude to Bishop as well as the 20th sacrifice, especially for ceased to fear for the Benedict (Aleksiychuk), anniversary of his priestly future of their Church, the Ruling Bishop of the ministry. their community and Chicago Diocese, for (continued on next page) NOVEMBER 18, 2018 40 Church News This parish is a symbol of revival, healing, as well as resurrection of the Ukrainian Church in the United States, His Beatitude Sviatoslav in Chicago (continued from previous page) the dedication to the and thank you warmly." en/photo/this_parish_ the_united_states_his_ Head of the Church and is_a_symbol_of_revival_ beatitude_sviatoslav_in_ for the development The UGCC Department healing_as_well_as_ chicago_84436.html of our patriarchy. So I for Information resurrection_of_the_ came to embrace you http://news.ugcc.ua/ ukrainian_church_in_
Pope Angelus: Love for God and neighbour two faces of same coin 11/4/18 Serve, Forgive, pointed out that Mark of the term.” The Pope Cultivate the Evangelist, “does not underlined that “God, During his Angelus By choosing these two bother to specify who who is love, created us address from St Peter’s words addressed by God the neighbour is…” as it out of love, so that we Square, Pope Francis to his people and putting is “not a question of pre- can love others while takes his cue from them together, Pope selecting my neighbour, remaining united to Him. Sunday’s Gospel reading Francis said that, “Jesus but of having eyes to see The two dimensions of from Mark in which a taught once and for all him and a heart to love love, for God and for scribe asks Jesus "What that love for God and him.” our neighbour, in their is the first of all the love for one's neighbour unity, characterize the commandments? are inseparable; indeed, Be more than disciple of Christ.” more than that, they Christian “service Jesus responds, said the support one another. stations” https://www. Pope, by quoting the Even if placed in Today's Gospel, he went vaticannews.va/en/ profession of faith with sequence, they are the on to say, “invites all pope/news/2018-11/ which every Israelite two faces of a single of us to be projected pope-francis-angelus0. opens and closes his day coin: lived together they not only towards the html and which begins with are the true strength of urgencies of our poorest the words "Listen, Israel! the believer! To love brothers and sisters, but The Lord our God is the God is to live by Him above all to be attentive only Lord". It is from this and for Him, for what to their need for fraternal source, explained the He is and for what He closeness, for a sense of Pontiff, “that the double does. It means, the life and for tenderness. commandment is derived Pope continued, “to This challenges our for us: "You will love invest one's energies Christian communities: it the Lord your God with every day to be his is a question of avoiding all your heart and with collaborators in serving the risk of being all your soul, with all our neighbour without communities that live your mind and with all reserve, in trying to by many initiatives but your strength. You shall forgive without limits and with few relationships: love your neighbour as in cultivating relationships "service stations" but with yourself.” of communion and little company, in the fraternity.” Pope Francis full and Christian sense
NOVEMBER 18, 2018 41 Church News Pope Audience: Gossip kills, God is truth Speaking at his weekly Beware of Gossip false witness against 11/14/18 General Audience, the your neighbour” he Pope said that, “our Gossiping, Pope Francis stressed, means living as In his continuing ultimate model in this pointed out, kills. It kills, children of God, acting catechesis on the Ten regard is Jesus himself. he explained, “because in accordance with his Commandments, the He is the truth in person the tongue kills, like a will and trusting in him. Pope during his General who, at his trial before knife.” Be careful, the “It bids us live this new Audience reflects on the Pilate, revealed that he Pope added, the gossip life to the full, and thus eighth commandment: came into this world to “is a terrorist because he to bear true witness to “You shall not bear false testify to the truth.” or she throws a bomb God’s saving love, made witness against your and leaves.” “Christians incarnate in the humanity neighbour”. Where there is a lie are not exceptional men of Christ our Lord. "I trust there is no love and women, said the God”, concluded Pope In his Catechesis Pope, “we are, however, Francis, “ this is the great devoted to the eighth When a person is children of our heavenly truth." commandment, Pope not communicating Father, who is good and Francis told pilgrims authentically, underlined does not disappoint us, https://www. in St Peter’s Square the Pontiff, it is a serious and places in our hearts vaticannews.va/en/ on Wednesday that matter because it the love for our brothers pope/news/2018-11/ Christians are called inhibits relationships and and sisters.” pope-francis-audience. to be “truthful not therefore inhibits love. html only in our words but “Where there is a lie, he God is truth in our entire way of continued, there is no acting towards others.” love. " “You shall not bear
A UGCC chaplain receives Presidential award
12 November 2018 UGCC. On November 9, after the A UGCC priest Today, he continues Liturgy in the Mykhailo Dzyuba is to carry out pastoral Ivano-Frankivsk the administrator of ministry in the combat Cathedral of the church of the Holy zone as a chaplain of the Resurrection Entrance to the Temple the volunteer military unit of Christ, the of the Blessed Virgin “Black Hundred”. chaplain was Mary in the village of conferred Nyzhny Verbizh. From Repeatedly, the priest an award by the https://risu.org.ua/ the beginning of the collected charity President of Ukraine en/index/all_news/ confrontation on the assistance for the military “For humanitarian community/faith_and_ Independence Square and transported it to the participation in the anti- weapon/73464 (Maidan) and during the east. And besides, Fr terrorist operation”. time of the Revolution Mykhailo brings together of Dignity, the priest young people, educating Ivano-Frankivsk Mayor did not stand aside, them in the principles of Ruslan Martsinkov also reports the Department Christian morality and granted him the medal of Information of the patriotic spirit. “For honor and valor”.
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Happy Birthday! Congratulations on your Anniversary of Priesthood! Ç Äíåì íàðîäæåííÿ! ³òàºìî ç г÷íèöåþ Ñâÿùåíñòâà! December 7: Rev. Stepan Bilyk December 17: Rev. Mykola Ivanov December 6: Rev. Volodymyr Kostyuk December 21: Rev. Deacon Michael Waak (20th Anniversary) December 21: Rev. Orest Kunderevych December 10: Rev. D. George Worschak (40th Anniversary) December 11: Rev. Ihor Royik May the Good Lord Continue to Guide You (26th Anniversary) and Shower You with His Great Blessings. December 19: Bishop Andriy Rabiy Mnohaya Lita! (17th Anniversary of Priesthood) December 20: Rev. Ihor Bloshchynskyy Íåõàé Äîáðèé (15th Anniversary) Ãîñïîäü ÒðèìຠÂàñ ó Ñâî¿é Îï³ö³ òà Ùåäðî May God Grant You Many Happy and Áëàãîñëîâèòü Âàñ. Blessed Years of Service in the Vineyard Ìíîãàÿ ˳òà! of Our Lord!
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