2018 Christmas Liturgies in Our Pastoral District

UPCOMING LITURGIES & EVENTS: Dec 23-30, 2018 COMMUNITY NEWS Date Time Location Event Sun, 23 Dec 1. The Shrine of the Venerable Nun Martyrs Olympia and Laurentia (215 Avenue M South) celebrates a Weekly Sunday before 9:30AM Dormition-Church Divine Liturgy: For Our Parishioners Moleben Service every Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m., followed by fellowship. Christmas 2. INVITATION to Christmas Programs at the Khram (Shrine) of the Nun Martyrs Olympia and Mon, 24 Dec 5:00PM Dormition-Church Nativity Play & Divine Liturgy: For Our Parishioners Laurentia (215 Ave M South-Sr. Theodosia Lane, Saskatoon) and Musée Ukraina Museum (222 Ave M South- Christmas Eve 8:30PM Prud’homme-Church Compline & Divine Liturgy: For the Needs of the Eparchy Sr. Theodosia Lane, Saskatoon). The Ukrainian Sisters of St. Joseph and Musée Ukraina Museum invite you visit the Khram (Shrine) of the Nun Martyrs Olympia and the Musée Ukraina Museum for Christmas programming Tues, 25 Dec 11:00AM Dormition-Church Divine Liturgy: For Our Parishioners on the evenings of December 26 & 27. Each evening will feature caroling groups, refreshments and the Christmas Day opportunity to view Sr. Theodosia’s Nativity sets from around the world. Wednesday, December 26 – 6pm Wed, 26 Dec to 9pm Thursday, December 27 – 4pm to 9pm Synaxis of the 9:00AM Dormition-Church Divine Liturgy: Birthday Blessings – Cindy Lalach (Prayer Partner) Theotokos 3. St. Michaels Winter Camp Madge Lake – Duck Mountain Provincial Park, February 18-23, 2019

Sun, 30 Dec 9:30AM Dormition-Church Divine Liturgy: For Our Parishioners "Polar Blast: Whre Jesus' Love is Cool". Come experience Gods love at St. Michaels Ukrainian Catholic Camp as Sunday after we blaze through cross-country trails, explore Duck mountain and have many winter adventures. For: Youth Age 10-15. Christmas 5:00PM Dormition-Church Divine Liturgy: Healing – Len & Brenda (James & Iris Beblow) Register at [email protected] - Registration Deadline February 8, 2019!Facebook- @campstmichaels. Liturgical Ministry Schedule Date Time Welcomers Epistle Children’s Liturgy 9:30AM Jennifer Clerke & Mary Shewaga Patti Fisher JenniferLeaders Clerke 23 Dec 5:00PM Volunteers Volunteer ------9:30AM James Bidulka & Don Gabruch Mary Shewaga Jennifer Clerke 30 Dec 5:00PM Volunteers Volunteer ------9:30AM Marg Nowosad & Ruth Serack Patti Fisher Andrea Bamberger 6 Jan 5:00PM Volunteers Volunteer ------

Date Rosary Collection Counters Church Cleaners 23 Dec Elizabeth Stefanyshyn Jean Alonso & Mildred Nicol Dec 16-29 Fr. Andre & Family 30 Dec Jana Lalach Don Gabruch & Rose Worona Dec 30-Jan 12 Loran, Kyle & Ethan Chrusch 6 Jan Kalyn Smith Mildred Nicol & rose Worona Snow Shoveling Dec 23-29 Tim Lalach Dec 30-Jan5 Mathew Yunik Jan 6-12 Mike Zinkowski Extraordinary Ministry Dec 23 Cyndi & Therese 2018 Christmas Liturgies in our Pastoral District December 24th (Christmas Eve) 5:00PM @ Dormition Parish 8:30PM @ Prud’homme Parish December 25th (Christmas Day) 11:00AM @ Dormition Parish 2018 Christmas Message from His Excellency Most Reverend Bishop Bryan Bayda, CSsR is December 26th (Synaxis of the Theotokos) 9:00AM @ Dormition Parish available for viewing on our Eparchial website: The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon Covenant of Care Abuse and Misconduct Protocol is https://www.skeparchy.org/wordpress/2018- designed to ensure that all allegations of physical and sexual abuse and other misconduct are handled responsibly, christmas-video-message-from-his-excellency-most- transparently and with all due care and attention. If you have a concern please contact Fr. Andre, Parish reverend-bishop-bryan-bayda-cssr/ or Coordinator of Care Jon Abrametz at (306-652-8833 ext.1) or Deb Larmour, Eparchial Coordinator of Care https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vscc1Pr0fU. [email protected] or 306-653-0138 ext. 228. Report on the Special General Meeting of the Bishop Budka Eparchial Stewardship Society Inc PARISH NEWS At the Special General Meeting of the Bishop Budka Eparchial Stewardship Society Inc (BBESSI) held on 1. PLEASE PRAY FOR: Alex & Phyllis Skakun, Anne Iwanicha, Hailey Woytowich, Ethan Smolinski, Steph December 9, 2018 the membership voted to approve the amended Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws that Cooley, Jules Chrusch, Walter Moshinski, Mike Okrainetz, Rose Chrusch, Tina Wesolowski, Nikolas Stefanyshyn, transitioned BBESSI to a Foundation. There were two important changes that occurred at this meeting. Fred Wesolowski, Albert & Genevieve Zaiachkowski, Delvine Zaparaniuk.

1) Name Change: The name of Bishop Budka Eparchial Stewardship Society Inc was changed to 2. Bible Study weekly sessions with Hieromonk Gregory Hrynkiw ASTH are held every Tuesday from 6:30pm the Ukrainian Catholic Foundation of Saskatchewan Corporation. to 7:15pm at Dormition Parish. Sessions resume on January 15th. 2) A new Board of Directors was established in accordance with the amended and approved 3. Thank you to all the wonderful UCWLC members that assisted at the funeral luncheon for the late Orest bylaws. The new Board consists of the Eparch, four appointed Directors by the Eparch, and Chernesky. It is great to work with so many dedicated members. We still have a few calendars available our four Directors elected by the membership, representing each Deanery in the Eparchy. The league does get $3.00/ calendar for our fund-raiser, these make great gifts or stocking stuffers. There are all still a Board of the Directors of the Ukrainian Catholic Foundation of Saskatchewan Corporation few perogies and cabbage rolls left. On behalf of the UCWLC we thank you for your support in 2018. Our are as follows: meeting date has been changed to the second Wednesday of the month as not to conflict with Bible Study. Next meeting is Wednesday, January 9, 2019, immediately following Divine Liturgy at 6:30PM. Your UCWLC Eparch: Most Reverend Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R membership is due and requires to be paid by February 28, 2019 - please pay your membership to Cindy Lalach Appointed by the Eparch and representing the Consultors: Father Ivan Nahachewsky our membership chair. Wishing all our Parish Families and guests a very Merry and Blessed Christmas, with peace (Saskatoon) and joy this Holiday season, and a prosperous and joyous New Year.

Appointed by the Eparch and representing the Finance Council: Glen Lekach (Regina) 4. Generations of Faith - In anticipation of our next Generations of Faith event on February 10th, we invite the Appointed by the Eparch and representing the Eparchial Pastoral Council: Geraldine parishioners of Dormition of the Blessed Mother of God to continue to read the Catechism with us. This week, Koban (Yorkton) please read pages 134-147!

Appointed by the Eparch and the member-at- large: Ernest Boyko (Saskatoon) 5. NOTICE TO ALL Parish DONORS: In preparation for our Parish December 31st year-end, if you want Elected and representing the Prince Albert Deanery: Larry Danylyshen (Prince Albert) Charitable Receipts for the year 2018, please make your donations no later than Sunday, December 30, 2018. Elected and representing the Regina Deanery: Terry Shalley (Regina) This makes the preparation of the year-end Financial Statement a lot easier for me and our Auditor. With thanks, Mildred Nicol – Parish Treasurer. Elected and representing the Saskatoon Deanery: Bob Friesen (Saskatoon) Elected and representing the Yorkton Deanery: Doreen Rathgeber Dear brothers and sisters in Christ! 3) Subsequently, the Board elected a new Executive as follows: Chair – Bob Friesen; Vice-Chair – Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

Ernest Boyko; Treasurer – Terry Shalley; Secretary – Doreen Rathgeber Dear Parishioners, On that first Christmas, the angels praised God, saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to men On behalf of the Bishop Budka Stewardship Society (BBESSI) I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Board of Directors for their dedication and efforts in supporting the mission of BBESSI. As a result of the of good will.” The shepherds came and adored the newborn Saviour. St. Luke wrote, “And Mary treasured all of transition process all BBESSI Board of Directors terms have ended. A Special thank you to Andrij Lazurko, these things and reflected on them in her heart.” We too need to pause and treasure the gift of Christmas in our Larry Danylyshen, Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky, Terry Shalley, Ernest Boyko, Doreen Rathgeber, Ernest Uhryn, hearts. And that gift is simply Jesus, true God who became true man, who came to reveal perfectly God’s truth Angela Gretchen and John Parsons. and love to us, who died and rose for our salvation, and who founded a Church – a family – where His presence Bob Friesen, Former Chair – BBESSI Board of Directors. continues in both Word and Sacrament. Treasure and reflect on the gift of Jesus and the faith you share in Him as a member of the Catholic Church. We are a church and people that need hope and healing, a reconciliation that can only be found in the truth and mercy of Jesus Christ. Moreover, we must not let Christmas just be a Bishops' Levee on New Year's Day, 2019 - 2-4pm at the Cathedral of the Holy passing celebration. Let us live in the spirit of Christmas each day. May such reflection of the gifts of Christmas, Family, Saskatoon -- All are welcome! move us by God’s grace to an even more intimate relationship with our Lord this year. May our souls be like the The Officers and Members of the D'Arcy McGee Assembly, Justice Emmett Hall Assembly, stable in Bethlehem where Christ first made His dwelling among us. and Bishop Nykyta Assembly of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus in Saskatoon extends an invitation to attend the January 1, 2019 Bishops' Levee, which will be held As your parish priest, I treasure the gifts and the dedication, sacrifices, and hard work you have shown to make between 2pm and 4pm on New Year's Day at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson our parishes beacons of Christ’s love. In particular, I thank those who serve in the various ministries and Road, Saskatoon. (Suggested dress is formal: tux, suit or other suitable attire). The Levee organizations and parish councils. On behalf my wife Luba, Roman & Annika, and myself, we wish each of you a provides an opportunity to exchange New Year's greeting with His Excellency the Most blessed and joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year! May the peace, joy, and love of Jesus Christ be alive in your Reverend Mark Hagemoen, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon, and His hearts! Excellency the Most Reverend Bryan Bayda, CSsR, Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon. Fr. Andre Lalach UPCOMING LITURGIES & EVENTS: Dec 23-30, 2018 COMMUNITY NEWS Date Time Location Event Sun, 23 Dec 1. The Shrine of the Venerable Nun Martyrs Olympia and Laurentia (215 Avenue M South) celebrates a Weekly Sunday before 9:30AM Dormition-Church Divine Liturgy: For Our Parishioners Moleben Service every Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m., followed by fellowship. Christmas 2. INVITATION to Christmas Programs at the Khram (Shrine) of the Nun Martyrs Olympia and Mon, 24 Dec 5:00PM Dormition-Church Nativity Play & Divine Liturgy: For Our Parishioners Laurentia (215 Ave M South-Sr. Theodosia Lane, Saskatoon) and Musée Ukraina Museum (222 Ave M South- Christmas Eve 8:30PM Prud’homme-Church Compline & Divine Liturgy: For the Needs of the Eparchy Sr. Theodosia Lane, Saskatoon). The Ukrainian Sisters of St. Joseph and Musée Ukraina Museum invite you visit the Khram (Shrine) of the Nun Martyrs Olympia and the Musée Ukraina Museum for Christmas programming Tues, 25 Dec 11:00AM Dormition-Church Divine Liturgy: For Our Parishioners on the evenings of December 26 & 27. Each evening will feature caroling groups, refreshments and the Christmas Day opportunity to view Sr. Theodosia’s Nativity sets from around the world. Wednesday, December 26 – 6pm Wed, 26 Dec to 9pm Thursday, December 27 – 4pm to 9pm Synaxis of the 9:00AM Dormition-Church Divine Liturgy: Birthday Blessings – Cindy Lalach (Prayer Partner) Theotokos 3. St. Michaels Winter Camp Madge Lake – Duck Mountain Provincial Park, February 18-23, 2019

Ernest Boyko; Treasurer – Terry Shalley; Secretary – Doreen Rathgeber Dear Parishioners, On that first Christmas, the angels praised God, saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to men On behalf of the Bishop Budka Stewardship Society (BBESSI) I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Board of Directors for their dedication and efforts in supporting the mission of BBESSI. As a result of the of good will.” The shepherds came and adored the newborn Saviour. St. Luke wrote, “And Mary treasured all of transition process all BBESSI Board of Directors terms have ended. A Special thank you to Andrij Lazurko, these things and reflected on them in her heart.” We too need to pause and treasure the gift of Christmas in our Larry Danylyshen, Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky, Terry Shalley, Ernest Boyko, Doreen Rathgeber, Ernest Uhryn, hearts. And that gift is simply Jesus, true God who became true man, who came to reveal perfectly God’s truth Angela Gretchen and John Parsons. and love to us, who died and rose for our salvation, and who founded a Church – a family – where His presence Bob Friesen, Former Chair – BBESSI Board of Directors. continues in both Word and Sacrament. Treasure and reflect on the gift of Jesus and the faith you share in Him as a member of the Catholic Church. We are a church and people that need hope and healing, a reconciliation that can only be found in the truth and mercy of Jesus Christ. Moreover, we must not let Christmas just be a Bishops' Levee on New Year's Day, 2019 - 2-4pm at the Cathedral of the Holy passing celebration. Let us live in the spirit of Christmas each day. May such reflection of the gifts of Christmas, Family, Saskatoon -- All are welcome! move us by God’s grace to an even more intimate relationship with our Lord this year. May our souls be like the The Officers and Members of the D'Arcy McGee Assembly, Justice Emmett Hall Assembly, stable in Bethlehem where Christ first made His dwelling among us. and Bishop Nykyta Assembly of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus in Saskatoon extends an invitation to attend the January 1, 2019 Bishops' Levee, which will be held As your parish priest, I treasure the gifts and the dedication, sacrifices, and hard work you have shown to make between 2pm and 4pm on New Year's Day at the Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson our parishes beacons of Christ’s love. In particular, I thank those who serve in the various ministries and Road, Saskatoon. (Suggested dress is formal: tux, suit or other suitable attire). The Levee organizations and parish councils. On behalf my wife Luba, Roman & Annika, and myself, we wish each of you a provides an opportunity to exchange New Year's greeting with His Excellency the Most blessed and joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year! May the peace, joy, and love of Jesus Christ be alive in your Reverend Mark Hagemoen, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon, and His hearts! Excellency the Most Reverend Bryan Bayda, CSsR, Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon. Fr. Andre Lalach PASTORAL LETTER OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF As we celebrate Jesus’ birth this Christmas, let us thank God for the gift of peace. And let us CANADA ON THE OCCASION OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD honour the Prince of Peace by continuing to be peacemakers in the world,starting within our 2018/2019 own families and among our friends and neighbours. But how can we do so? Christ is Born! Glorify Him! The story is told about an old rabbi once asked his students how one could recognize the time “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth when night ends and day begins. One student asked, “Is it when, from a great distance, you can peace among those whom he favors!” (Luke2:14) tell a dog from a sheep?” “No,” said the rabbi. Another student asked, “Is it when, from a great Dear Sisters and Brothers, distance, you can tell a date palm from a fig tree?” “No,” said the rabbi. “Then,” the students asked,“when is it?” The rabbi answered, “It is when you look into the face of any human As we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord, we do so with a sense of wonder in our creature and see your brother or sister there. Until then, night is still with us.” hearts. The story of the birth of Jesus serves as a constant reminder of God’s love for us. To express God’s boundless love for us, God appears among us in the person of his own son, Ah, to see brother or sister in all. This is the call of all humanity. Jesus Christ. God with us. Emmanuel. And in this were rejoice! Yet, we live in a world that is all too often filled with horrific examples of communities torn This year, we celebrate Christmas in the context of the 100th Anniversary of the End of World apart: hunger and starvation, ethnic cleansing, segregation, genocide, tougher immigration, and War I. On November 11, 1918, church bells rang out throughout the world as an out pouring of so on. relief that four years of war had come to an end. We remember and honour those who served and sacrificed – millions who gave with their lives – that we might have peace. We remember Still, there is plenty of food and work for everyone in the world if we but share our common the joy that peace brought after so much death and destruction. wealth and recognize that we are all brothers and sisters. We are not alone but are related with others all around the world. We belong to the family of God, and it is the love of God that binds Peace. us together.

Jesus, at his birth, comes into the world as the Prince of Peace, in fulfilment of the prophecy of This Christmas, we remember those that fought for peace in the world. We remember the joy Isaiah: “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; that peace brought, and pray for peace and a better world – including places where there is and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” conflict today: Ukraine, Syria, the Middle East, and others – when we can truly call each other (Isaiah 9: 6 ). brother and sister. As we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord, may Christ, truly bless you and your Jesus is the Prince of Peace. He comes into the world as the great peacemaker among humanity. family with peace, love and joy, now and in the New Year!

He teaches in the Beatitudes, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of Christ is Born! Let us Glorify Him! God” (Matthew 5: 9 ). + Lawrence Huculak OSBM, Metropolitan Archbishop of Winnipeg At his death, he tells his disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you” (John 14: + Michael Wiwchar CSSR, Bishop Emeritus of Saskatoon 27). On that very first Easter, we are told: “When it was evening on that day,the first day of the + Severian Yakymyshyn OSBM, Bishop Emeritus of New Westminster week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, + David Motiuk, Eparchial Bishop of Edmonton Jesus came and stood among them and said,‘Peace be with you.’” (John 20: 19). + Stephen Chmilar, Eparchial Bishop of Toronto + Ken Nowakowski, Eparchial Bishop of New Westminster Alongside other powerful names such as Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, and Eternal + Bryan Bayda CSSR, Eparchial Bishop of Saskatoon Father,Jesus is given the title Prince of Peace, indicating one of His many roles — the One who is the leader of peace and offers it to others. PASTORAL LETTER OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF As we celebrate Jesus’ birth this Christmas, let us thank God for the gift of peace. And let us CANADA ON THE OCCASION OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD honour the Prince of Peace by continuing to be peacemakers in the world,starting within our 2018/2019 own families and among our friends and neighbours. But how can we do so? Christ is Born! Glorify Him! The story is told about an old rabbi once asked his students how one could recognize the time “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth when night ends and day begins. One student asked, “Is it when, from a great distance, you can peace among those whom he favors!” (Luke2:14) tell a dog from a sheep?” “No,” said the rabbi. Another student asked, “Is it when, from a great Dear Sisters and Brothers, distance, you can tell a date palm from a fig tree?” “No,” said the rabbi. “Then,” the students asked,“when is it?” The rabbi answered, “It is when you look into the face of any human As we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord, we do so with a sense of wonder in our creature and see your brother or sister there. Until then, night is still with us.” hearts. The story of the birth of Jesus serves as a constant reminder of God’s love for us. To express God’s boundless love for us, God appears among us in the person of his own son, Ah, to see brother or sister in all. This is the call of all humanity. Jesus Christ. God with us. Emmanuel. And in this were rejoice! Yet, we live in a world that is all too often filled with horrific examples of communities torn This year, we celebrate Christmas in the context of the 100th Anniversary of the End of World apart: hunger and starvation, ethnic cleansing, segregation, genocide, tougher immigration, and War I. On November 11, 1918, church bells rang out throughout the world as an out pouring of so on. relief that four years of war had come to an end. We remember and honour those who served and sacrificed – millions who gave with their lives – that we might have peace. We remember Still, there is plenty of food and work for everyone in the world if we but share our common the joy that peace brought after so much death and destruction. wealth and recognize that we are all brothers and sisters. We are not alone but are related with others all around the world. We belong to the family of God, and it is the love of God that binds Peace. us together.