Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia
VOL. 73 - No. 19 NOVEMBER 4, 2012 ENGLISH VERSION Providence Association Celebrates Centennial Jubilee
Leo Iwaskiw
Philadelphia. On Sunday, October 21, the Ukrainian American community in the Philadelphia metropolitan area marked the 100th anniversary of the Providence Association of Ukrainian Catholics with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and Jubilee Concert in the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
The main celebrant of the Divine Liturgy was the Photo (l to r): Msgr. Peter Waslo, Rev. Taras Lonchyna, Msgr. Martin . Most Rev. Stefan Soroka, Canavan, Very Rev. Mitred Archpriest Ihor Midzak, Bishop Richard Archbishop of Seminack, Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka, Bishop John Bura, Philadelphia and Bishop-Emeritus Basil Losten, Rev. Ivan Demkiv, and Rev. Ihor Royik. Metropolitan of Ukrainian (Photo: T. Siwak) Catholics in the United States of America. The Providence President Very President Msgr. Martin concelebrants were: the Rev. Mitred Archpriest Ihor Canavan, and Subdeacon Most. Rev. Richard Midzak, Rev. Ihor Royik, Roman Oprysk. The Seminack, Bishop of St. pastor of Annunciation responses were sung by the Nicholas Eparchy in BVM Church in Melrose “Accolada” Chamber Chicago; the Most Rev. Park, Pennsylvania; Choir, directed by Lesia John Bura, Apostolic cathedral pastor Rev. Ivan Kolesnyk. Administrator of St. Demkiv; Msgr. Peter Josaphat Eparchy in Waslo, Providence Metropolitan-Archbishop Parma, Ohio; the Most Spiritual Advisor; Rev. Stefan welcomed the Rev. Basil Losten, Bishop- Taras Lonchyna, pastor of bishops, clergy and Emeritus of the Stamford St. Josaphat Church in (Connecticut) Eparchy, Trenton, former Providence (continued on next page) Providence Association Celebrates Centennial Jubilee (continued from previous page) numerous guests, who and all those who later gathered for this religious served Providence celebration. In his bilingual Association and its sermon, His Grace drew newspaper America. His a parallel between the Grace noted that today Gospel reading about the we must focus on the beggar Lazarus (which fell current needs of our on that day) and the Church and society. May difficult times of the Almighty God bless all Ukrainian people in Providence members for America 100 years ago, many happy and blessed when the Most Rev. Soter years — Mnohaya Lita! Ortynsky, our first Bishop in the USA, suffered like At the conclusion of the “Accolada” Chamber Choir Lazarus. But Bishop Soter Divine Liturgy, the heard God’s call, and traditional Mnohaya Lita created the Providence was sung for all our Association and placed it Church hierarchs, clergy, under the patronage of the members of Providence Mother of God. The and guests. The Liturgy purpose of Providence ended with the prayer for was to meet the spiritual Ukraine, Bozhe velykyy, and material needs of yedynyj (“O Great God”) Ukrainian Catholics, who sung by “Accolada.” were in an unenviable state, similar to the biblical The Jubilee Concert that Lazarus. Thanks to followed took place inside Watch videos from Providence Association, the cathedral. Providence many Ukrainian Catholic President Rev. Ihor Midzak the Liturgy on our blog at churches and parish greeted the bishops, clergy www.thewaykrainian.blogspot.com schools were built in and guests. He reminded (Photos: T. Siwak) America. Additionally, everyone that Bishop Soter Providence assisted established Providence orphans, and also Association by placing his participated in Ukrainian fervent hope on the American community life, protection of the Blessed being one of the founders Virgin Mary. The President of the Ukrainian Congress expressed his deep Committee of America admiration to all who (UCCA) and a member of labored throughout the the Ukrainian World last 100 years for Congress (UWC). Providence Association Metropolitan Stefan and the America emphasized the newspaper. Bishop Soter’s tremendous debt of gratitude to all the founders (continued on next page)
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goal was for Providence 30-member choir was Chamber Choir, directed our Church and our to function as a lay directed by Roman by Dmytro Terleckyj. The nation. The first two apostolate for the glory of Kucharsky with piano 19-member choir’s certificates, in the words God and for the benefit accompaniment by Irene repertoire included of Father Ihor, were for of the Ukrainian Catholic Pelech-Zwarych. Its Bohorodytse Divo (“Hail two pillars of Providence Church and our people. repertoire included such Mary”) and Ne pora (“It is Association, longtime Father Ihor ended his favorites as Vstaye khmara not the time”); again, the members of the Executive remarks with the prayer to z-za lymanu (“A Cloud audience stood for the Board, who could not be the Mother of God, Pid rises above the Gulf”) and latter, one of the best present due to their Tvoyu mylist (“Under your Oy nashcho zh vy slavni known political poems by advanced age and mercy”).braty haydamaky (“O why, the great Ukrainian writer distance: Stephanie glorious Brother Rebels”). Ivan Franko. Wochok and Bohdan The Master of Ceremonies Kazaniwsky. The next two at the Jubilee Concert was The MC introduced Oresta Father Ihor Midzak certificates went to two Ihor Kusznir. In his Starak, Fist Secretary of the thanked everyone and longtime members of the greetings, he emphasized Embassy of Ukraine to the wished them an Executive Board (and that Providence USA in Washington. Also abundance of God’s current honorary Association was founded present were the blessings. This was members): Bohdan Todoriv on the highest religious representatives of monastic followed by the traditional and Ihor Smolij. The final and national principles, orders: Sisters of the Order Mnohaya Lita sung by two honorary certificates and remains a valued of Saint Basil the Great, “Accolada.” MC Ihor were awarded to two men treasure of our Church and Sister Servants of Mary Kushnir also thanked all who have spent many Diaspora. It is worth Immaculate, and who enriched this unique years of dedicated services remembering that over the Missionary Sisters of the celebration — bishops, in the sphere of Ukrainian last century Providence Mother of God. The clergy, performers and religious literature and financed the construction keynote address was guests — and invited writings: Dr. Alexander of over 160 Ukrainian delivered by former everyone to a brief Lushnycky (well-known for Catholic Churches, parish Providence President reception in the school his interesting jubilee pages schools and many other Msgr. Martin Canavan. auditorium. in the newspaper America) Church projects. and longtime America Providence provides Soprano Marta Zaliznyak, The reception was opened editor Osip Roshka. financial support annually accompanied by pianist by Metropolitan Stefan, to Ukrainian Catholic Chrystyna Yurkevych, sang who intoned the Lord’s At the conclusion of the seminaries and also several religious songs, Prayer (Otche nash) which reception, Father Ihor designates major including Ave Maria and was sung by everyone Midzak thanked the contributions for various Vladyko neba i zemli (“O present. During the Providence Executive community institutions and Master of Heaven and ceremony, a short Board for their youth organizations. Earth”); the audience stood ceremony was held for the cooperation, all the up for the latter, a moving awarding of honorary performers, guests and The concert began with the aria from the opera certificates by Providence clergy who contributed “Prometheus” Ukrainian Zaporozhets za Dunayem Association. As noted by toward the dignified Male Chorus of (“Zaporozhets [Kozak] Providence President Rev. celebration of this once- Philadelphia, which will beyond the Danube”). Ihor Midzak, these in-a-lifetime jubilee. He mark its 50th anniversary certificates honor those reminded everyone that with a Golden Jubilee The last performance was who dedicated their spirit Concert on Nov. 4. The by the “Accolada” for the organization, for (continued on next page)
November 4, 2012 3 Providence Association Celebrates Centennial Jubilee (continued from previous page) the centennial of this years since the worthy organization is not establishment of the an ending, but a Providence Association continuation of our efforts by Bishop Soter Ortynsky to preserve our faith and in 1912. The first part Church in this country. took place in New York on October 14. This was the final of a two-part series of jubilee celebrations marking 100
Soprano Marta Zaliznyak, accompanied by pianist (Photos on this page: Leo Iwaskiw) Chrystyna Yurkevych
“Prometheus” “Accolada.”
Father Ihor Midzak, Dr. Alexander Lushnycky, Msgr. Martin Canavan Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka. November 4, 2012 4 The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia Department of Vocations Invites All Able-Bodied Men For A Vocations Day of Reflection
Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm November 17th, 2012
At:
Soter Ortynsky Spirituality Center 830 North Franklin Street Philadelphia, PA 19123
(Located conveniently in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia, right next door to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception)
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November 4, 2012 5 Encounter 2012 – Together in Christ Continues on East Coast
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — When the disciples encountered the Risen Lord on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24), their lives were changed forever. Our encounters with the Risen Lord, through liturgical, catechetical, and spiritual gatherings, can deeply impact our own lives as well as the lives of those with whom we have Encounter 2012 on October 11-14, 2012 at St. Mary Byzantine contact. Our renewed Catholic Church & Center in Hillsborough, NJ. relationship with Christ, and (Photo provided by Eastern Catholic Life) the sharing of that relationship with others, is Rome. Hierarchs of all laity involved in religious Father Edward Cimbala, at the heart of Encounter American Eastern Catholic education. However, Administrator of the 2012. eparchies, as well as Encounter 2012 became Eparchy of Passaic, is heads of monastic a project entrusted to the pastor. The Second Held across the United communities, and one or members of the Eastern Encounter welcomed 80 States in Cleveland, OH, two guests of each bishop, Conference of Eparchial priests and deacons, Hillsborough, NJ, and El were invited to attend. Directors of Religious spouses, vendors and Segundo, CA from Later, in Chicago, in 2006, Education (ECED) and was support staff who were in September to November, a second Encounter was open to all interested attendance for the Clergy 2012, the groundwork for planned by the Eastern Eastern Catholic clergy, Conference on October the Encounter 2012 Catholic bishops. This, too, religious or faithful. On 11-12, with an additional actually began more than was “by invitation only” September 21-22, the first 185 faithful present for the a decade ago. In 1999, and included a wider of these three programs Main Conference from in Boston, the first range of attendees, was held at a Holiday Inn October 12-14. Encounter was planned by primarily those clerics and near Cleveland, OH. More than 80 priests, deacons Following the opening and their wives attended prayer service, Melkite the inaugural event, with Bishop Nicholas Samra, over 200 faithful attending Chairperson, welcomed the program on the the participants the following days. Encounter. Bishop Nicholas outlined the The Second Encounter, evolution of the previous which is the focus of this Encounters from the initial article, continued during invitation, in 1999, from the week of October 11- Cardinal Silvistrini for 14 at Saint Mary Byzantine Eastern Catholic hierarchs St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church Catholic Church in (Photo provided by Eastern Catholic Life) Hillsborough, NJ where (continued on next page)
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Father Damon Geiger on to “get together,” to Genetics with a Doctorate Bishop Nicholas “Who is Church?” A subsequent meetings with in Neuroendocrinology, Samra hierarchs and designated convert from Lutheranism spoke on the topic of the clergy and laity, to the to Eastern Catholicism, “Activity of the Royal present format of an Father Geiger reflected on Priesthood.” Dr. Daddona encounter, open to all the sacramental nature of noted that through the faithful focusing on the Christ’s Church. “Is the Mysteries of Initiation leadership of the laity. He Church a Sacrament that (Baptism, Chrismation, and then went on to takes on institutional forms, Eucharist), laity and clergy acknowledge the or an institution that has alike are anointed and Encounter 2012 National sacraments?” he posited, given the mandate to go Committee members: citing Bishop Kallistos forth and “make the will Father Gregory Noga and Ware. Because the Church of God resound in the Dr. Barbara Yastishock is a sacrament, we must communities of the world.” Lutz, both of the Eparchy not allow ourselves to Baptism, the reception of of Passaic, and Father become distracted by the Eucharist, and Father Damon John Lucas of the solely human element of Chrismation, unite all Geiger Ukrainian Eparchy of St. the Church so as to members of the Church Nicholas in Chicago. overlook the divine, he into the royal priesthood Bishop Samra then said. He went on to say by our sharing of the commended the that the source of our unity Divine Nature and our call organizational efforts of as Church is the Eucharist. to be sent out as apostles the Regional Committee Yet, in American culture of the sacred truth. In this Members which included: today, the sense of the regard, she shared her Father Edward Cimbala, sacramental nature of the professional and personal of the Eparchy of Passaic, Church is becoming more experiences of the Coordinator and host obscured. There is less and transforming power of the pastor; Father Vasile less a concept of “acts of Eucharist. She also Colopenic of the Eparchy the church,” while more stressed the importance of of Stamford; Father and more faith and sharing this reality of faith Dr. Daddona George David of the spirituality are seen as with an increasing number Eparchy of St. George in personal expressions. In of young people who have Canton; Dr. Barbara Lutz this regard, we are no affiliation with religion, of the Eparchy of Passaic; experiencing a but consider themselves to Father Gregory Noga of “privatization” of be spiritual. “If we are the the Eparchy of Passaic; sacraments and religion, Church,” she said, “and if Archimandrite Kenneth he noted, yet the whole we are the Royal Sherman of the Eparchy purpose of the Church is Priesthood, then our of Newton; and Msgr. communion with God, the responsibility is to bring the Peter Waslo of the Church, and one another. light to young people” Archeparchy of because “we are as vital Philadelphia. The Second Session was to their salvation as they delivered by Dr. Maureen are to ours.” (Photos provided by The First Session began Daddona, a Professor Eastern Catholic Life) with a presentation by Emeritus of Human (continued on next page) November 4, 2012 7 Encounter 2012 – Together in Christ Continues on East Coast (continued from previous page)
with Christ, “we change the there is God’s law: of (Photos provided by The Third Session was Church.” charity, forgiveness, and Eastern Catholic Life) delivered by Sister Marla mercy” and about sharing Marie Lucas, a Maronite The Main Session was a faith “that reminds there Sister of Christ the Light, delivered by Bishop Peter is a tomorrow” and brings who spoke on the Labasci, Bishop of “a message of hope.” “Blueprint for Church Manchester, New Bishop Peter displayed a Growth.” Sister Marla Hampshire. His main passionate love for his role observed that in America address was very well as shepherd, but he closed today, “we are in a crisis received and some even with the reminder that even of faith,” and used the commented that it was the shepherd-bishop model of Christian reminiscent of the begins as one who is community found in Acts preaching of Bishop Fulton baptized. “All you who 2: 42-47 as the basis for J. Sheen. Bishop Libasci, have been baptized into her reflections. Sister who is bi-ritual and Christ have been clothed reminded her listeners that celebrates the Divine in Christ…” in every encounter with the Liturgy in the Byzantine Sister Marla Marie Risen Christ, our “faith can Catholic Ruthenian The Final Session was Lucas be renewed in wholeness Church, spoke on “The delivered by Bishop and splendor.” She also ‘How’ and the ‘What’ of Nicholas Samra, Bishop of noted that, during the Lay Leadership.” He the Melkite Greek Catholic forthcoming Year of Faith touched his audience with Eparchy of Newton who proclaimed by the Holy his recitation of the prayers addressed the participants Father, we can all respond of vesting for Byzantine just prior to their departure. to our call to be “credible, clergy. He then stated that His presentation was joy-filled witnesses,” and “being clothed in Christ is appropriately entitled, “re-learn” how to share the vestment common to “Servant Leadership - Be and profess our Faith. As us all.” He said that the All You Can Be; we are missionaries of the New faithful should wear their not finished yet.” Bishop Evangelization, we are all faith on their sleeve, for “if Nicholas began his called to reach out to it’s in the heart, it’s going presentation with an lapsed Catholics, recalling to show” and lay ministry outline of the development Bishop Peter Labasci that the Church exists to is about sharing a of the three structural evangelize. This, she “message of hope.” He offices of the church – stressed, is not the work reminded people to pray bishop, priest, deacon – built with “living stones.” of the clergy alone; rather, publically. “Say your and noted their connection He then offered the it is the urgent and prayers at McDonald’s,” to the purpose of service reflection: “what kind of awesome responsibility of he said, and be willing to to God’s people. Bishop stone are we?” Are we the laity who are “co- share your faith with your Nicholas also challenged living stones or inactive responsible” for the Church neighbors because “you his listeners to reflect on stones when it comes to along with the clergy. don’t have to be a what are God’s desires for servant leadership in the Change “begins from theologian” to do such the Church. Then, drawing Church? In this regard, he within,” she said, and by things. He said lay ministry from 1 Peter, Chapter 2, also stressed the deepening our intimacy is about reminding people the Bishop reflected on the that “beyond civil law, Church as a spiritual house (continued on next page) November 4, 2012 8 Encounter 2012 – Together in Christ Continues on East Coast (continued from previous page) importance of stewardship, as “the heart of being human,” and the “bottom line principal of being Christian.” As Christian stewards we will care for the Church, strategically plan for the future of the parish, not just live week by week, and continually ask “what does God want?” In this regard, the Bishop said, we are “not yet finished,” rather, the work of Servant Leadership is “continued when you go home.”
The hospitality of the volunteers of the host parish, Saint Mary Byzantine Church of Hillsborough, NJ was Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka celebrated the Divine Liturgy appreciated by all in and offered the Homily at St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church in attendance. The modern Hillsborough, NJ, during Encounter 2012. (Photo by Rev. Ihor Royik) and ample facilities allowed for vendor displays, dining facilities, liturgical evangelize,” including to This message was visually Segundo, CA from celebrations, and session those already baptized enhanced by the passing November 2-4. presentations all in one through the New on of scrolls of faith which convenient and centrally Evangelization. Father Edward distributed located place. Moreover, Metropolitan Stefan and asked to be passed the location of a Ukrainian Soroka of the Ukrainian from one person to the Catholic church next door, Catholic Church likewise next. Article was provided by allowed for liturgical challenged all to reach "Eastern Catholic Life". diversity within walking out to the “lost and That, indeed, is the distance. The homilists for lapsed” of the faith; and message of the Encounter the services and Divine Father Edward Cimbala, – to encounter our Lord Liturgies echoed the themes Administrator of the in a new and dramatic of the Session speakers. Eparchy of Passaic, way and pass on the During Morning Prayers, encouraged everyone to treasure of faith to all Maronite Bishop Gregory share their faith by around us. The third and Mansour noted that the “passing it on” from one final session of Encounter church “exists to generation to the next. 2012 was held in El
November 4, 2012 9 SAINT ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND THE ANGELIC POWERS (November 8th) The Lord said to his disciples: “He who listens to you listens to me; he who rejects you rejects me; but he who rejects me rejects him who sent me.” The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure”. (Luke 10:16-21) At the start of the liturgical God, as the bearers of his prophet Daniel, in the earthly life, Jesus’ disciples year, the Church has image and of his power. epistle of St. Jude, where will enter into heaven, brought us into the The gospels show them to he is called ‘archangel’, which is the dwelling place presence of the Cross, that us announcing the birth of and in Revelation. The of the angels, and into the is to say, of the mystery of Jesus, ministering to him veneration of St. Michael joy of heaven, which is the our salvation through the in the desert and in his began perhaps in Phrygia joy of the angels; and that Passion of our Lord Jesus agony, and as witnesses and was particularly then human life will Christ. It has brought us of his resurrection. They are developed in become nearer to angelic into the presence of the intimately involved in the Constantinople. life. Lastly, this portion of most Blessed Virgin Mary, life of the apostles and in the gospel begins with the who is the height of all the beginnings of the Christian tradition above words: ‘He that hears you human holiness. It is now Church. The belief that a all thinks of Michael as the hears me...’. It is not only going to bring us into the guardian angel is one who is successful in through the preaching of presence of a third aspect appointed as a guide and combating Satan. The the disciples and through of spiritual life: the ministry protector to each individual gospel for this day (Luke the apostolic tradition, but of the angels. It is this soul has never been 10:16-21) describes the joy also through the secret aspect that she now invites defined as an article of of the seventy sent out by message of the angels in us to contemplate on the faith; but this concept, our Lord who, on their our soul that we shall be feast of St. Michael and already outlined in the return said to him: ‘Even able to hear the word of all the holy angels Bible and developed by the devils are subject unto the Savior. If we know how (November 8th). The angels the Fathers, is certainly in us through thy name’. And to listen to the angels, it is are pure spirits, but keeping with the spirit of Jesus tells them that he to Jesus himself that we created spirits who are the Church and can be of himself had seen ‘Satan as listen. destined to adore and great assistance in our lightning fall from heaven’. reflect the infinite divine spiritual life. The Holy The disciples had an Today we sing an antiphon beauty, and secondarily, Scriptures name only three experience of the power of biblical origin, which who are ‘sent forth to angels: Gabriel, Raphael, that the angels exercise proclaims that God has minister for them who shall and Michael, whose feast continuously, and to an made his angels winds be heirs of salvation’ we celebrate today and incomparably greater and his messengers, a (Heb.1:14). The Old round whom the Church degree. Perhaps, too, this flaming fire. Wind and fire: Testament shows us how groups the whole ‘body’ gospel was chosen thus the angels are closely frequently they intervened of angels. The Hebrew because of Jesus’ saying connected both with with the patriarchs and name Michael means: to them: “Rather rejoice, Pentecost and the Holy prophets; the Hebrews ‘Who is like unto God’. because your names are Spirit. considered angels as the Michael is mentioned written in heaven’. These visible manifestation of several times in the words mean that after their November 4, 2012 10 Sr. Yosaphata Litvenczuk, MSMG celebrates 50th Anniversary of Religious Life at Assumption Catholic Church, Perth Amboy, NJ
Please join us as we celebrate Sr. Yosaphata’s 50th Anniversary of Religious Life as a Missionary Sister of the Mother of God at the 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy on Sunday, December 2, 2012 followed by a luncheon in the school hall. Sr. Yosaphata will renew her vows of poverty, chastity and obedience at the Liturgy celebrated by Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka. Sister Yosaphata has been working with students at Assumption Catholic School for 50 years as an educator and administrator. Our church and school community is looking forward to recognizing and celebrating this milestone with Sr. Yosaphata and invites you to take part in the Liturgy and the luncheon.
For additional information please call 732-826-0767 or visit our school site at: www.assumptioncatholicschool.net
“Democracy Depends on People of Conviction Fighting for What They Believe in the Public Square”
PENNSYLVANIA’S CATHOLIC BISHOPS ISSUE STATEMENT ON THE 2012 ELECTIONS
HARRISBURG (Nov. 1) – In a statement issued today, the Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania said Election Day offers “a critical opportunity for Catholics … to exercise our civic duty and fulfill our social responsibility in a way that becomes us as aspiring saints.”
“Because politics is the place where competing moral visions of a society meet and struggle,” the statement continues, “Our democracy depends on people of conviction fighting for what they believe in the public square, yet doing so with an abiding respect for one another.”
The Bishops express concern that many, “simply no longer believe in the idea of inalienable natural rights guaranteed by a Creator higher than the state – one of the cornerstone principles of the American experiment.” This trend has serious implications because urgent political issues like the economy, immigration, abortion, and global security have serious moral questions that “cannot be resolved without a common understanding of right and wrong.” The Bishops cite efforts to redefine marriage, to exclude parental choice in education, and to mandate the violation of religious liberty as striking examples.
The statement reminds Catholics that, “the task of building a good society makes our Catholic civic engagement vitally important … At election time, charity and truth are expressed through the votes we cast in favor of the inherent dignity of every human person and the common good of all … Ideas have consequences. Beliefs shape our culture … let us bring our faith to bear on how we vote this Election Day.”
The Statement of the Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania follows:
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(NOVEMBER 1, 2012) – Election Day, as a day of evident presupposition for and to force Catholic Each year on this day the historical challenge for our life in society,” nevertheless healthcare and social Catholic Church, (primarily time. We propose this “in reality, not only can this services to end their of the Latin tradition; the statement now because presupposition no longer ministries unless they violate Ukrainian Catholic Church the upcoming elections, at be taken for granted, … it their religious identities celebrate the Sunday of every level, offer a critical is often openly denied” through mandated All Saints on the Sunday opportunity for Catholics (Porta Fidei, no. 2). Today support of practices after Pentecost - ed.note), – i.e., all of us who are it is no longer the case, as contrary to the very celebrates “All Saints Day.” believers: clergy, religious, it was for our country’s sanctity of human life. This solemnity remembers and lay alike – to exercise Founders, that religion can those who have fulfilled our civic duty and fulfill our provide a shared moral Religious liberty itself – “our their earthly vocation and social responsibility in a framework and vocabulary first, most cherished now enjoy eternal way that becomes us as for a pluralistic democracy. freedom” – is no longer happiness in the presence aspiring saints. In fact, Americans would secure. At first glance, this of God. These saints may do well to realize that may seem otherwise be unnamed, but they Because politics is the many of our country’s because religious freedom certainly are not unknown. place where competing leading thinkers in law, is so deeply ingrained in Their lives are moral visions of a society higher education, and the our national history. But characterized by steadfast meet and struggle, our social sciences simply no democracy has no special faith and charitable works. democracy depends on longer believe in the idea immunity to losing its soul They exemplify what it people of conviction of inalienable natural rights by little steps. As Alexis de means to love God and fighting for what they guaranteed by a Creator Tocqueville, the great love one’s neighbor. believe in the public higher than the State – chronicler of early square, yet doing so with one of the cornerstone American democracy, We celebrate these an abiding respect for one principles of the American observed more than 150 unnamed saints because another. That struggle experiment. years ago, “it is especially all of us share a universal includes and depends on dangerous to enslave men call to holiness. God the all of us, precisely as This has serious in the minor details of life” Father calls us, through Catholics. For if we believe implications because many – because the more the Jesus, to be perfected (cf. that a particular issue is of our most urgent political state provides, the more it Matt 5:48) and to live “as gravely evil or that it will issues – ranging from the inevitably controls. becomes saints” (Eph 5:3). result in serious damage economy, immigration, As aspiring saints, we, too, to society, then we have a and abortion to global Events have proven this must meet the challenges duty, both as Catholics security – raise profoundly true. In recent years a of our own time in history and as Americans, to hold moral questions. These pattern of legislative and with boldness and humility, political candidates questions cannot be judicial actions has with courage and accountable. resolved without a emerged in our country gentleness, and with an common understanding of that undermines religious attentive docility to the The 2012 elections take right and wrong. Consider liberty and jeopardizes the Holy Spirit at work in our place during the Year of today’s aggressive efforts contributions of religious world. Faith. As Pope Benedict to redefine the nature of bodies in the public realm. XVI explains, this year is marriage, to exclude Government policies that We, the bishops of necessary because, while parental authority in the seek to impose morally Pennsylvania, see next many people continue “to choice of the best Tuesday (November 6), think of the faith as a self- education for their children, (continued on next page)
November 4, 2012 12 A Statement of the Pennsylvania Catholic Bishops on the 2012 Elections (continued from previous page) repugnant services on majority of activity in our ” (Caritas in Veritate, no. religiously affiliated everyday lives. 4). medical providers, or to limit the freedom of religion As Christians we do owe The task of building a to the private realm or to an appropriate loyalty to good society makes our places of worship, or to the State. We strive to Catholic civic engagement reduce religious liberty to maintain good relations vitally important. But as just another subset of with civil authority. But our Christians, we also have freedom of speech and primary allegiance must the religious duty of association, get it always be to God and to making the message of backwards; under the God alone. As St. Thomas salvation known to all faith believes about the Constitution, it is More once said so people. Impelled by the issues at stake in the 2012 government power that is eloquently, we are God’s love of God, we draw election. To do this, we limited and subject to good servants first. That is others to Jesus Christ by recommend a review of regulation, not the the nature of our personal doing good for our Forming Consciences for conscience rights of calling; that is our human neighbor. And we fulfill this Faithful Citizenship and Americans – whether mission; and that is baptismal mission by Living the Gospel of Life, acting singly, or in something we cannot conforming our lives to our both available online at organized communities, or forsake without betraying faith so that we become www.usccb.org. through their institutions. our baptism. Moreover, the light of the world. our calling and mission as Ideas have consequences. Today Catholics face a Catholics remain fully At election time, charity Beliefs shape our culture. growing and deeply consonant with the historic and truth are expressed We revere the best ideals troubling effort that seeks American understanding of through the votes we cast of our American to extend the reach of law and justice. in favor of the inherent democracy. We embrace government into every dignity of every human the truths of our Catholic aspect of social life. In turn, Our allegiance to God person and the common faith. In this mutuality of this generates a demand and our reverence for good of all. In this respect, politics and religious for exclusive allegiance of religious liberty are not faith must inform our conviction – as informed individuals and groups to sectarian interests; rather, electoral decisions. The citizens and as steadfast the requirements of the they render testimony to Catholic faith is always believers – we strive to State. This demand denies ideals of truth and charity personal but never private. fulfill the human vocation the primacy of that serve all people. As If our faith is real, then it in our own day, just as all associations that exist prior Pope Benedict XVI states, will naturally and the saints have done in to the State, such as the “In the present social and necessarily guide our past ages. family, church or cultural context, where public decisions and synagogue, and even there is a widespread behaviors, including our In this Year of Faith, let us fraternal and charitable tendency to relativize truth, political choices. bring our faith to bear on agencies. These groups practicing charity in truth how we vote this Election enjoy a priority both helps people to understand And so, we, the bishops Day. chronologically, in terms of that adhering to the values of Pennsylvania, urge historical development, of Christianity is not merely citizens to vote this year, And may God, in His and practically, inasmuch useful but essential for and we encourage goodness, continue to as they engage the vast building a good society … Catholics to learn what our bless America.
November 4, 2012 13 The head of the UGCC offers condolences to Americans affected by Hurricane Sandy 2 November 2012
In condolence letters to Metropolitan of Philadelphia Stefan Soroka, Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, and Ambassador to Ukraine John Tefft, the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) Sviatoslav Shevchuk offered his deep condolences to the people of the United States, including Greek Catholics, who were affected by Hurricane Sandy, the UGCC website reports.
Patriarch Sviatoslav says he personally prays for the American victims.
“We pray for the merciful Lord to protect you from all the distress associated with natural disasters, and to give you the strength needed to recover from the devastation,” reads the letter.
Addressing Ambassador John Tefft, Patriarch Sviatoslav said: “We unite our prayers with those around the world, which ask the Lord to comfort those affected by the devastation and destruction of their homes, businesses, towns and villages as a result of Hurricane Sandy.”
The patriarch asked God for His blessing and protection for all who provide support to victims and help the recovery. http://risu.org.ua
November 4, 2012 14 November 4, 2012 15 St. Stephen’s Presents A
Ukrainian Christmas Bazaar Saturday, December 1, 2012
10 A.M. – 3 P.M.
Unique gift ideas: Jewelry, embroidery, ceramics, pysanky (decorated eggs), wood carvings, ornaments & crafts!
1344 White Oak Bottom Road Toms River, NJ 08753
Featuring our delicious Ukrainian Country Kitchen
(Please note: St. Stephens Polka Party scheduled for November 10th has been postponed due to Hurricane Sandy.)
November 4, 2012 16 St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church, Baltimore, Maryland Celebrating its Centennial
On November 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM a hierarchical liturgy celebrated by Metropolitan- Archbishop Stefan Soroka assisted by Rev. Vasyl Sivinskyj will highlight this year's celebrations. Afterwards in the church banquet hall, the Centennial Banquet will be held with greetings, a historic slide show presentation and performances by the Church Choir and the Capella singing group under the baton of Dr. Nazar Kalivoshko. Background music will be provided by flutist Katria Kuzmowicz and pianist Chad Bowles. The program will also include Ukrainian dance performances under the choreographic leadership of Lev Iwashko. During the banquet there will be a special honoring of early pioneers of the parish and all seniors. In the foyer of the hall there will be available for purchase exquisite photographs of the church.
For further information please contact Andrij W. Chornodolsky 410-241-9037.
Christmas Pierogie/Kielbasa Sale - Orders Now Being Taken! Clifton Heights, PA
Due to a continued huge demand, we are back with offering two traditional Christmas/New Year’s favorite foods - Kielbasa & Pierogies. Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Clifton Heights, in conjunction with one of the area’s well-known kielbasa makers, proudly announces the opening of the 2012 “Christmas/New year’s Kielbasa Ring Sale”. We are offering mouth-watering, high quality kielbasa for the unbelievably low price of only $11.00 per ring or 3 rings for $30.00. We are also offering our homemade, mouth-watering, flavorful, potato-cheese pierogies for the unbelievably low price of only $7.00 per dozen or 3 dozen for $20.00! Stock up for Christmas and New Year’s (or for your freezer to satisfy those special winter cravings). For your convenience, we now are able to accept your orders via email. To place your pierogie and/or kielbasa orders, please email us at [email protected] or call Kathy at (610) 328-4731. Pickup will be at noon on Sunday, November 18th, at our Church which is located at 100 South Penn Street in Clifton Heights, PA. Please place your orders early since high demand and our desire to fully satisfy all orders may require us to limit quantities and stop taking orders.
November 4, 2012 17 ADVENT AFTERNOON BASILIAN SPIRITUALITY CENTER SISTERS OF ST. BASIL THE GREAT OF REFLECTION 710 Fox Chase Road Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046 215-780-1227
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November 4, 2012 18 METROPOLITAN STEFAN’S TRIBUTE TO A FRIEND OF OUR COMMUNITY, THE LATE SENATOR ARLEN SPECTER
As Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the USA, I express sadness on the news of the death of a valued friend of our Ukrainian community in the USA, the late U.S. Senator Arlen Specter. The Senator died of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 82. Senator Specter served for 30 years representing Pennsylvania.
Shortly after my arrival in Philadelphia in 2001, Congressman Charles Dougherty arranged an appointment for me to meet Senator Arlen Specter in his office in Washington, D.C. I was impressed with the Senator’s knowledge of Ukrainian affairs in the US and in Ukraine, and his appreciation of the contributions of Ukrainians in American society. He spoke about his grandfather being from Ukraine and of hardships experienced by him. Senator Arlen Specter was very friendly, being fully focused on the discussion and his guest. A number of subsequent visits occurred in his office in Philadelphia, often at the Senator’s own initiative to come, visit and talk. He wanted to keep informed of matters of importance to Ukrainian Americans. I am particularly grateful for the Senator’s intervention on behalf of a couple of families with urgent immigration issues. He quietly and without drawing attention to his own importance provided critical help.
On behalf of our Ukrainian community, I express gratitude for the service and dedication of Senator Arlen Specter. He has our utmost appreciation and tribute for his life of dedicated enhancement of the quality of life of so many. May God reward him richly for his love and service of others during his lifetime. SENATOR ARLEN SPECTER (Photo http://commons.wikimedia.org)
Annual Slavic Christmas Luncheon - Sunday December 9th Clifton Heights, PA
On Sunday, December 9th, Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 100 South Penn Street, in Clifton Heights, will hold a traditional “Slavic Christmas Luncheon”. Lunch will be served at noon, immediately after the regular 11:00 am. Sunday English Divine Liturgy. We welcome all who wish to enjoy traditional Slavic culinary delights such as; kielbasa and sauerkraut, pierogies and stuffed cabbage. Beverages and a large assortment of homemade desserts are included. As has become our custom, expect a large variety of door prizes. Due to the popularity of this annual event, we recommend getting your reservations in early. A nominal donation of $15.00 is requested for adults and children 7 to 12 years of age are only $5.00! Children 6 years and younger are free. To make your reservations, please email us at [email protected] or call Kathy at (610) 328-4731 before Monday, December 3rd, to reserve your seat for this special event. Tables can be reserved for parties of 8 or more. In the spirit of helping others in the community who may be experiencing hard economic times, we also ask that each person attending bring a non-perishable food item for our Annual Christmas Food Drive. (Anyone wishing to donate any canned or boxed, non-perishable food items should bring them to the Church on any Sunday before/or after the 11:00 am. English Divine Liturgy from now through December 16th..)
November 4, 2012 19 8NUDLQLDQ&DWKROLF1DWLRQDO6KULQH News from Olyphant, PA RIWKH+RO\)DPLO\ C HRISTMAS B AZAAR Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, November 17 and 18 Olyphant, Pa (near Scranton) is sponsoring a fund 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Sunday raiser...... ”The 3rd Annual Hometown Bake Sale”. It will be held two days: Saturday, +ROLGD\&UDIWV 7UDGLWLRQDO8NUDLQLDQWUHDWV DQGRWKHU&UDIWV IRRGFUDIWVJLIWVVZHHWV November 17, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 3\VDQNDNLWV and Sunday November 18, 2012 from 10:30 (QWHUWDLQPHQW a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at 135 River Street, Olyphant, 863DUN3ROLFH+RUVHRQ 6DWXUGD\ Pa (the School Gym). Additional fund raiser items: )LQH8NUDLQLDQ The Cookbooks “Favorite Recipes from our Best &ROOHFWDEOH%RRNV,,FRQVDQG2WKHU HOLJLRXV 5HOLJLRXV,WHPV Cooks” Volume I and Volume II are available for (QMR\DGHOLFLRXV8NUDLQLDQVW\OHOXQFKZKLOH\RXEURZVHIRUERRNVPXVLF $25.00 (set). The Choir will have available their KROLGD\DQGVSHFLDOW\LWHPVDQGPRUH:HZLOOEHVHUYLQJWUDGLWLRQDOERUVFKW YDUHQ\N\KROXEWVLDQGNRYEDVDದSLURJK\WRWDNHKRPH Christmas CD for $15.00 and the Divine Liturgy 4250 Harewood Road, NE DVD for $20.00. Orders will be taken for the Washington, DC 20017 Embroidered Placket Polo Shirt with “Ss. Cyril and 202-526-3737 www.ucns-holyfamily.org
Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church” with the Accessible from the Brookland-CUA Red line Metro Stop Byzantine Catholic 3-bar Cross from $12.00 to Wheelchair Accessible $18.00 each. For additional information on the Sunday Divine Liturgies Bake sale contact Marlene at 570-876-1008 or 9:00 a.m. English the Rectory at 570-489-2271, Rev. Nestor Iwasiw, 11:30 a.m. Ukrainian 4:30 p.m. English (Vigil-Liturgy Saturday) Bazaar weekend only Pastor http://www.stcyrils.maslar-online.com
Palmerton Parish Needs Replacement Dough ROLLER
St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church in Palmerton, Pa. meets its repair and renovation costs through the sale of pyrohy made faithfully by parishioners as is done in many of our parishes. They are in need of a replacement DOUGH ROLLER to enable their continued fundraising efforts but their available funds cannot cover the cost of a new one. If there is a parish with a surplus or currently unused dough roller available, kindly contact the pastor, Rev. Evhen Moniuk (610-826-2359)! Thank you.
November 4, 2012 20 DAY OF HEALING AND RENEWAL
Submitted by Msgr. Myron Grabowsky
A richly blessed “Day of Healing and Renewal” was held at St Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Shenandoah on Saturday, October 13th. In addition to the local parishioners, participants came from as far away as Bucks County, Media and Philadelphia. Saint Michael’s is the first Ukrainian Catholic Church in America. The sunny Fall day started and finished with sacred Divine Liturgy. The program began with a blessing by Father Johnson. “Praise and Worship” music throughout the day was provided by Joe Coyne and Ed Barber. The theme of the day was “Broken to Blessed”. Tom Parsons acted as “MC” for the event. Mayor Andrew Szczyglak also spoke brief words of welcome at the event.
There were three dynamic guest speakers who provided messages of hope and love.
Monsignor Ralph Chieffo, Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media spoke on the “Year of Faith” . He began pointing our that We begin our Profession of Faith by saying “I Believe”, we must first ask what “to Believe” means. Faith is man’s response to God.” as stated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This belief is reflected in Roman’s 10:9 “ Because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you will be saved”. He continued that everything we need to evangelize and succeed in this “Year of Faith” was provided for us in these truths. His message strong and true was a wonderful way to open our day.
Marie Joseph, Author of Faith on Fire, www.firedupcatholics.com spoke on the Book of Ruth, Chapter 1. Quoting “ Your people will be my people” and talking about SOS- Sacrifice – Obedience and Surrender. Her moving words spoke to women as well as men on the devotion of being a Christian.
Deacon Bob Skawinski, Saint Ignatius of Antioch in Yardley PA. gave a very powerful witness. Sharing the conversion of his life , how he did not belief himself ready to open up to God for a long time .. but when he did the changes in his life were extraordinary. He also explained that everyone has the same opportunity he had, that you just needed to take it .
One highlight was a sidewalk blessing of 55 wooden crosses in memory of the 55 million children who lost their lives in abortions since the 1973 “Roe vs Wade" Supreme court decision. Each pink or blue cross represents 1 million children . The crosses were graciously provided by the Knights of Columbus Francis Cardinal Brennen Council 618 and the Catholic Daughters of Americas Court Annunciation 175, Shenandoah. A second highlight was the participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation which was made available throughout the day.
A public recitation of the rosary for "America needs Fatima" was also conducted with prayers for the Borough of Shenandoah and America. Our Lady of Fatima’s picture graced the outside of the church. Ninety five years ago on October 13 in Portugal Our Lady appeared for the 6th apparition to three children and with over seventy thousand other people with a sign of the sun dancing in the sky. She said she was the Lady of the Rosary and called people to her Son, Jesus.
A perfect ending to the day was a Healing Service led by the Parish Priest Msgr. Myron Grabowsky and Msgr. Ralph Chieffo.
November 4, 2012 21 UGCC Head introduced his Church to journalists accredited by the Vatican Press Center
19.10.12 community life. It is this to provide pastoral care testimony of many bishops that grants us respect also to the immigrants. about the kind of influence UGCC Head noted that from the side of the that the presence of although in Ukraine there Orthodox, Protestants and “The Italian pastors still do Ukrainian migrants has on are many Catholic Jews,” noted UGCC not understand the the local secularized communities, and the Head. dynamism of the Eastern society. It is enough to number of Greek-Catholics Church,” stated His mention the women comprises about 10 The hierarch also Beatitude Sviatoslav, caretakers who lead the percent, there are still described the interest in adding that the situation elderly to church or teach about 40 percent of Christian faith expressed by gets more complicated by the children to pray. inhabitants who do not young Muslims. The aspect the presence of a large consider themselves as which is mostly attractive number of faithful who lack A separate question members of any religious to them is “Christian joy pastoral care. However, emerges with the community. Therefore, the which emerges from the he noted, “we recognize ecumenical dialogue and necessity of a new discovery that God is not our responsibility to especially the relationship evangelization seems a tyrant who demands respect the feelings” of the with the Moscow clear, as well as the need obedience, but a Father.” local bishops since when Patriarchate. UGCC of this evangelization within This, according to him, is “mutual respect is the Primate described the the Church, only twenty the “powerful sign of the starting point, there is experience of the activity years out of the Resurrected Christ.” always the possibility of a of the All-Ukrainian Council underground. dialogue.” Also, of Churches and religious Journalists touched on the according to UGCC Head organizations that are the As the main means of the issue of married clergy statement, it is exactly schools for building peace. new evangelization, which according to His through the support of the Referring to the relationship capable to answer the Beatitude Sviatoslav Conferences of Bishops with the Russian Orthodox challenges of our times, comprises more than 90 that “our presence is at all Church, he noted that His Beatitude Sviatoslav percent in Ukraine. He possible in Italy or Spain.” “reconciliation between the named the family and the noted, that this ancient Ukrainian Greek-Catholic parish, once more tradition of the Eastern He also somewhat Church and the Russian emphasizing what he had Church is acknowledged, criticized the concept Orthodox Church is said during his for example, by brethren proposed in these inevitable. I am taking on presentation at the Synod. of the Latin Rite in the countries of “ethnic the role of the spokesman The significant and United States and chaplaincy,” included in in this reconciliation, since unchangeable input into Canada, expressing their the social and cultural without it we cannot move the new evangelization understanding and aspects which bring on the forward and therefore we within Ukraine’s social support for married Greek- threat of assimilation. “We will not become context, in his words, Catholic priests in these await the moment when discouraged and will emerges from the social territories. However, the local Church will realize always remain ready to doctrine of the Church. especially in Italy, the that the presence of extend our hand.” “Even if many people do presence of married priests Ukrainians is a strength for not consider themselves is still “painful to accept,” the new evangelization Radio Vatican part of the Church they so much so, that the and we can fully live, listen to its voice because Conference of Bishops exercising our traditions,” it speaks about concrete rejected the proposal to noted His Beatitude things concerning allow them to come to Italy Sviatoslav, sharing also the
November 4, 2012 22 His Beatitude Lubomyr (Husar) encourages clergy and members of religious orders to collaborate with laity in nurturing vocations
20.10.12 employ lay people who significance. Since he could Finally, Archbishop Joseph acknowledge the not attend the conference, stated that a religious life “It is necessary to create significance of religious his speech on an ideal undergoes trials: through mechanisms in monastic vocations for the Church religious life and its very severe indicators of orders and communities and for the people.” realization in monastic life and death. “We believe that will help in nurturing orders was read at the that in all the trials and and strengthen vocations. His Beatitude Lubomyr beginning of the questioning, we recognize He related the experience believes that it is important conference. the Word of God which if of USA that, although in to consider this, since it is gathered from wounds the 1960s-70s there was monastic life is not In his presentation the and doubts, in difficulties a great number of something hidden, but a author underlines the fact and uncertainties, will lead vocations, they developed vital part of general church that for a better us to new fervency, and a program to nurture life. “If we can find lay understanding of spur a new creativity.” vocations. people who are ready to contemporary religious life, assist us in searching out it is important to realize Research on motivations to “At that time in every U.S. and nurturing vocations, I the changes which have religious life in UGCC was eparchy there was a think that it will prove to occurred in the last 40 presented by Sister person responsible for be of great benefit to years. He believes that Khrystofora Bushtyn, head vocations to the priesthood UGCC,” emphasized the the Second Vatican of UGCC Commission on and monastic life. It is speaker. Council inaugurated these Matters of Primary important to note changes, which then Education, and Mar’yana something specific to Besides the presentation of generated a renovation in Mykolaychuk, a candidate Americans: they had and the former UGCC Head, religious orders and in psychology. The continue to have — a well the presentation of communities. participants of the study organized special lay Archbishop Joseph William included 37 candidates organization that helps to Tobin, C.Ss.R., Secretary of The Archbishop for religious life: 54% men, find vocations,” related His the Vatican Congregation emphasizes that the most 46% women. This Beatitude Lubomyr. “It is for Institutes of important event for research made it possible appropriate that in Ukraine Consecrated Life and religious life after the to define the basic elements we create a similar Societies of Apostolic Life, Second Vatican Council of the psychological organization that would was of particular was the Synod of Bishops readiness to choose on religious life which took religious life (a satisfactory place in 1994 and resulted mental health status and in the apostolic precept personal maturity, the “Religious Life.” presence of stimulating motives and such) and “This apostolic precept, in criteria of personality describing religious life, maturity (responsibility, emphasizes the aspect of decency, depth of ‘consecration’ since experience, life philosophy, religious life is not one of autonomy, being employed but of communicability, self- belong to Someone,” perception). highlighted the presentation. (continued on next page)
November 4, 2012 23 His Beatitude Lubomyr (Husar) encourages clergy and members of religious orders to collaborate with laity in nurturing vocations (continued from previous page) During the day there were The conference continued October 20, 2012. Mazurkevych, SDB, Rev. also presentations by Rev. in group discussions and Planned presentations Andriy Bodnar, SDB, Rev. Volodymyr Hruts, CSSR, ended with Evening include: Rev. Orest- Hryhoriy Shved , SDB, on and Sr.Vasyliya Strutynska, Vespers. Dmytro Vilchynskyi and Sr. the perspectives of OSBM, about difficulties Valentyna Riabushko, pastoral work regarding which meet contemporary Bishop Bohdan (Dziurakh), CSM St. Vincent, on the vocations. religious people, as well Administrator of the UGCC spiritual state of society as as Rev. Ionikiy Chverchuk, Patriarchal Curia, the background of UGCC Department of OSBM, on the dynamics attended the conference. forming vocations, as well information of the development of as Rev. Andriy Platosha , vocations in the last 20 The work of the scholarly SDB, Rev. Ivan years. conference will continue on
Every day the Lord reveals to us new needs, related to the presence of our faithful in the world,” UGCC Head
27.10.12 today need the Church is due to historical Word of God. experiencing its circumstances. “So in His Beatitude Sviatoslav rebirth, that is, Siberia as a result of stated that today in In reporting on his “its resurrection deportation of Ukrainians Ukraine, close to 40% of impressions from after a lasting during the Stalin the inhabitants are not the XIII General period of repressions, there are many evangelized. “They feel Assembly of the persecution on UGCC faithful, and their some craving for God but Synod of the territory of number is no less in the have yet reached a full Bishops, UGCC the former European parts of Russia, understanding of a Primate stated Soviet Union.” where many work there. Christian life,” noted the that this Synod is a “The presence They are spiritually tied with UGCC Primate. This beneficial event for the of our faithful throughout our Church and we mainly refers to non- whole Catholic Church the world gives us new understand our obligation baptized people. because it gathered impetus to revive UGCC to provide them with Sometimes it is difficult to bishops from the whole parishes and eparchies. pastoral care,” noted His discern whether this mission world to share their The Lord reveals to us Beatitude Sviatoslav. towards these people is a enthusiasm and every day new needs, new evangelization or experience in how to related to the presence of Note that in the Vatican, whether it is the primary preach the Word of God our faithful throughout the on October 7-28, 2012, evangelization, the original in different countries and world,” emphasized the XIII Assembly of the proclamation of faith.” among different cultures. UGCC Head. Synod of Bishops is taking UGCC Head emphasized “Such an exchange of place, focusing on the topic that the Church today feels experience is a mutual In addition, the UGCC “New Evangelization of its obligation to preach the enrichment for all,” Primate stated that there Transmitting Faith.” Word of God everywhere claimed he. His Beatitude are many Ukrainian where their faithful exist, Sviatoslav also reported Greek-Catholics in Russia, UGCC Department of and to all people who that at present the UGCC who have ended up there Information November 4, 2012 24 ‘March of Remembrance’
‘March of Remembrance’ in New York City, Ecumenical Service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to kick-off 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Genocide in Ukraine
On Saturday, November 17, 2012, thousands of Ukrainian Americans will march in New York’s ...... borough of Manhattan under banners ...... proclaiming “Ukraine Remembers – The World Recognizes!” and “Holodomor - Genocide in Ukraine: 1932-1933,” thus commencing a year-long tribute to the victims of the Ukrainian Holodomor of 1932-1933. The March of Remembrance will begin at St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church promptly at 10:30am and conclude at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where a solemn ecumenical requiem service will follow at 1pm. Previous March of Remembrances have been held in New York and other cities in the United States to raise awareness of the Ukrainian Holodomor within the American society.
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