Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia VOL. 78 - No. 16 SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 ENGLISH VERSION

Axios! Axios! Axios!

Bishop Andriy Rabiy Episcopal of Andriy Rabiy, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia, takes place in Lviv

Monday, 04 September 2017

In St George’s Cathedral, on September 3, 2017 during the Hierarchical led by the Father and Head of the UGCC His Beatitude Sviatoslav, took place the solemn episcopal ordination of Bishop Andriy Rabiy, Auxiliary Bishop for Philadelphia Archeparchy.

First of all the Apostolic Bishop Andriy Rabiy Nuncio in Ukraine, Archbishop Claudio the Auxiliary Bishop of which are connected with During his homily to (Gugerotti), read a bull Philadelphia, assigned the dignity of a Bishop the faithful the Father from the Holy Father him the Titular See of and authority according and Head of the Pope Francis, where Germaniciana (US), to the norms of the Code UGCC His Beatitude the Pope proclaimed granting all the rights and of Canons of the Eastern Sviatoslav noted we the father Andriy Rabiy imposing obligations, Churches. became participants and witnesses of a special event. «We saw," said the Primate of the UGCC, "how the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit care about our Church. Because of His deep mysterious will our Lord planted a vineyard of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in the whole world..."

The preacher reminded that last week in Kyiv and Lviv we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the World Congress of

(continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 2 Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Andriy Rabiy, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia, takes place in Lviv (continued from previous page) Ukrainians. "I saw our Ukrainians from various corners of the globe: from Southern Africa, Japan, China, from those countries, where we even cannot imagine that our Church is present through our faithful sons and daughters. Today we became participants of the episcopal ordination of the new Bishop, whom the Father sends in order to care for our Church in the US," noted the Head of the Church.

Today we are asking ourselves, says the hierarch, what it means. Bishop Andriy Rabiy was ordained by His Beatitude Sviatoslav What gospel, what good Shevchuk during the Opening Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Synod news the Ukrainian of on Sunday, September 3rd, 2017 in St. George Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Catholic Cathedral in Lviv, Ukraine at 11 a.m. Co-consecrators were is telling from Ukraine – Archbishop Stefan Soroka, Metropolitan of Philadelphia and Bishop its maternal territory - for David Motiuk, Eparch of Edmonton Eparchy. its sons and daughters in the whole world? "First of we, as his servants, care whole world. Let us ask relation is this servant or all – it's that the Lord and about our faithful in this ourselves today, in what us, as Bishops or , with the Master of God's vineyard? We are not its owners, not its hired workers. Then who are we? Who is this Bishop, whom the Lord presented before our eyes today? He is a participant in the ministry of the very Son of God, Jesus Christ. He was given today by Jesus Christ, in the power and

(continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 3 Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Andriy Rabiy, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia, takes place in Lviv (continued from previous page) action of the Holy Spirit, the fullness of His eternal priesthood," believes His Beatitude Sviatoslav.

"Dear Bishop Andriy, we said today that Jesus Christ Himself, as the Son of God, became a vineyard, in His Person combined two natures, divine and human. We solemnly confessed this in "The Creed" before today's ordination. We can say that in your personality the Lord our God combines two realia of our Church — Ukrainian and American. another dimension of unity of our Church." or in other places. This is You are a son of this the social, cultural and one and the same God's land, a son of prince's church life. But those two In the Head's of the vineyard, which the Lord city of Lviv, but the Lord realia you combined in Church opinion, it our God planted, whom called you for the ministry your personality. That is doesn't matter where the He protects and whom in another country, why today we feel the children of Ukraine are He cares about in an in another culture, in holiday of strength and living today, in Ukraine extraordinarily merciful fatherly way.

Finally His Beatitude Sviatoslav thanked the parents of the Bishop Andriy for such a wonderful son.

The UGCC Department for Information.

http://news.ugcc.ua/ en/news/in_lviv_took_ place_episcopal_ ordination_of_auxiliary_ bishop_for_philadelphia_ archeparchy_andriy_ rabiy_80371.html SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 4 Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Andriy Rabiy, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia, takes place in Lviv “Today I would like to thank the entire family, especially my dad and mom, my brother Vitalik and his wonderful wife Iryna, my friends, brother priests, chancery staff in Philadelphia, parishioners of Reading, Lancaster, Hillside, New Brunswick and Manville for your kindness, graciousness, assistance and support! I promise to never forget it, and repay you in any way possible for it! May the good Lord bless you!” - Bishop Andriy Rabiy’s Facebook Page

“I would like to extend most sincere note of gratitude to Fr. Taras Svirchuk for being present at my episcopal consecration! He was the only of our Philadelphia Archeparchy at the Divine Liturgy!” - Bishop Andriy Rabiy’s Facebook Page

Bishop Rabiy blessing with water after the ordination on Sunday, September 3, 2017 from the balcony near St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, Lviv, Ukraine. SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 5 Coat of Arms of Bishop Andriy Rabiy

The arms of Kyr Andriy of five points argent in (Rabiy), newly-ordained arc. The whole placed Auxiliary bishop of the on a mantle purpure, Ukrainian Archeparchy tasselled and corded or, of Philadelphia, lined argent, ensigned represents one of the with a Greek mitre, most refined examples of all set over an Eastern contemporary Ukrainian crozier and processional ecclesiastical heraldry, cross in saltire. and this for three reasons: because it was In heraldry, the two created by a professional metalic tones of gold heraldic artist; because it and silver are equivalent is faithful to the laws of to the colours yellow ecclesiastical heraldry; and white. They are and because of its described as “or” and simplicity. “argent.” Other colours are similarly described Coats of arms consist with archaic terms: of two components: a green=vert, blue=azure, shield and its external purple=purpure. A hillock ornaments. The symbols is a small hill; “couped” (charges and ordinaries) means that the cross’s upon the shield represent arms do not extend the identity of the to the edge; mullets tastefully. The internal an arch. These symbols person who bears the are stars with straight elements of these arms come from the arms arms, while the external edges. “Saltire” means were carefully selected and flag of the United ornaments denote their the episcopal cross and by Bishop Andriy himself, States of America rank and position. Each crozier are arranged in after a period of reflection and also represent arms is described in a an “x” shape. and prayer. When doing the Archeparchy of heraldic language; an so, he wisely chose to Philadelphia, where archaic form of English The internal elements follow the rule of noble he serves. The curve of containing Norman- (charges and ordinaries) simplicity. the blue field can be French terminology. In of a new coat of arms can said to recall the curve that language, Rabiy’s be chosen with a certain The “charges” and of the heavens and the arms are to be officially degree of freedom, “ordinaries” on the protective mantle of the described as follows: provided they conform shield symbolize various Mother of God. to heraldic principles. aspects of Andriy Rabiy’s Or, in base three hillocks The external ornaments, life and mission, which The lower field is yellow vert, from the central however, are determined began in Ukraine and and contains a blue three- hillock a cross couped by heraldic law. A good continue in the United barred cross mounted azure of three bars, the heraldic artist will select States of America. The on green hills. Blue and central bar longer than (or help the bearer of the upper heraldic “field” yellow are the colours of the upper and lower arms select), arrange, (background/zone) is Ukraine and a cross with bars; on a chief enarched and depict elements blue and contains three of the third, three mullets and colours of the arms white stars arranged in (continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 6 Coat of Arms of Bishop Andriy Rabiy

(continued from previous page) three vertical bars is the chosen to best depict the to reflect the dignity theology and are used symbol of the Ukrainian internal elements, while and solemnity of the for the Mystery of Holy Greek-Catholic Church. drawing on a number episcopal office. Matrimony (also known The first hill recalls of typical late medieval/ as Crowning). Mount Sinai, where Renaissance Central As an additional Moses received The Law. European examples. decoration, the heraldist Episcopal mottos are not The second— Golgotha, trimmed the mantle with mandatory but are very where Christ became the The external ornaments a yellow and blue band common. Kyr Andriy New Law in fulfilling the of the arms are the containing wheat and chose a portion of a verse Old Covenant. The third episcopal mantle, an grapes, symbolizing from the Holy Scriptures symbolizes two hills in the Eastern crozier with the priesthood and the that summarizes his high- city of Lviv, Kyr Andriy’s two serpents entwined Eucharist. The mantle priestly calling and also birthplace: the first is the around the Cross (mandyas) is ornamentally alludes to his studies hill on over which the (recalling Moses’ tied with chords to reveal in Church Law. Psalm city’s namesake, Prince healing staff), and the the shield. 118 (119) verse 77 is a Lev, built the High Castle processional cross prayer for God’s mercy (a symbol of the city); carried before the bishop The Greek (Byzantine) upon those who follow and the second, the hill (In heraldry, only an mitre is ornamented like His Law: “Show me on which Saint George’s archbishop has a double a crown with precious your compassion that I Archcathedral stands, bar on this cross). While stones. This symbolizes may live, for your law where Rabiy served as a the internal elements the bishop’s authority, is my delight.” “Хай young man, and where are characterized by while reminding us of Твоє милосердя зійде he will be ordained a the simplicity of their the crowns which the just на мене, і я буду жити, bishop. number, colour, and shall received from Christ. бо закон Твій – моя arrangement, the Crowns are important in відрада.” (Псалом The form of the shield was externals are designed Byzantine sacramental 119:77)

St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, Lviv, Ukraine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 7 Statement of Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia on the Suffering and Hardships as a Result of Hurricane Harvey and its Aftermath Metropolitan Stefan Soroka, together with Bishop John Bura and Bishop Andriy Rabiy, clergy, religious and faithful, pray for those suffering as a result of the damage and flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey, especially in Texas and Louisiana. Let us remember in our prayers those who died and their grieving families and community. Let us also remember those who suffered loss of their homes and earthly possessions as we ask Our Lord to give them His grace, wisdom and courage as they move forward with their lives and look forward to a new day filled with hope. Let us offer prayers of gratitude for the many first responders and the medical professionals who so quickly rendered life-saving help to rescue many of the victims, especially those from the flooded communities.

We pray that the victims may find comfort in the reassuring words of the Prophet Jeremiah: “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you . . . . plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope.” (Jer. 29:11).

Several years ago, a Domestic Disaster Recovery Fund was established by our Philadelphia Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy to aid victims recovering from such disasters as Hurricane Harvey. These disasters remind all of us of the fragile nature as we witness our neighbors suffering loss of life and material possessions. In times such as these, we are called to assist our neighbors in need. If you would like to make a donation for the humanitarian needs of the victims of Hurricane Harvey, please send your gift to the attention of this fund:

Domestic Disaster Recovery Fund c/o Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia 810 N. Franklin Street Philadelphia, Pa 19123

Income tax receipts will be issued. While such donations may be made at any time, they are especially needed following the occurrence of tragic events in the United States. We become instruments of His healing as we pray and assist others in their difficult times of need.

May God bless you for your prayers and financial generosity for the needs of our neighbors at this time. SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 8 Special Petitions for the Victims of Hurricane Harvey You may take one or pray You, hear us and may their grieving loved efforts of the victims of several of these petitions have mercy. ones be comforted by Hurricane Harvey and in the ektenia after the Your divine grace, we the subsequent flooding, Gospel Lord, have mercy! (3 x) pray You, hear us and strengthen them in mind, have mercy. body and soul and inspire For those who For those called home all of us to be charitable experienced the to the Lord during Lord, have mercy! (3 x) with our generosity to destructive forces of this natural disaster of our brothers and sisters Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Harvey and For all those involved in in their time of need, we the subsequent flooding the subsequent flooding, serving their neighbor pray You, hear us and and now endure the may they be granted during this time including have mercy. anguish and suffering rest in the bosom of the first responders from personal injury and Abraham and numbered and those assisting in Lord, have mercy! (3 x) the loss of property, we among the saints and the continuing relief Save the Date

SEPTEMBER 18-21ST UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CLERGY OF PHILADELPHIA RETREAT, LONG BRANCH, NJ

SEPTEMBER 24TH HIERARCHICAL DIVINE LITURGY BY NEWLY ORDAINED BISHOP ANDRIY RABIY, UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, PHILADELPHIA, PA AT 3:00PM WITH RECEPTION TO FOLLOW

OCTOBER 1ST ARCHIEPARCHIAL PILGRIMAGE OF FEAST OF PROTECTION OF MOTHER OF GOD, MONASTERY GROUNDS OF ORDER OF SISTERS OF ST. BASIL, FOX CHASE, PA DIVINE LITURGY AT 11:00 AM; MOLEBEN AT 4:00 PM

OCTOBER 15TH ARCHEPARCHIAL MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DIVINE LITURGY AT 11:00 AM AT UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

OCTOBER 22nd MOLEBEN, ANOINTING FOR HEALING AND VENERATION OF HOLY RELICS OF BLESSED JOSAPHATA HORDASHEVSKA, SSMI, CELEBRATION OF 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF SISTERS SERVANTS OF MARY IMMACULATE. 3:00 PM - UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, PHILADELPHIA, PA

OCTOBER 29TH HIERARCHICAL DIVINE LITURGY AT ST. PAUL UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, RAMSEY, NJ AT 12 NOON CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PARISH

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Mount Carmel Soup & Sandwich Mission One recalls Jesus words, generously donate in “Truly I tell you, whatever a monthly collection to you did for one of the provide for the needs least of these brothers of the program. Some and sisters of mine, you neighboring people did it for me” (Mt: 25:40), have also assisted in when witnessing the parish their appreciation for the ‘Soup and Sandwich” outreach to those in the mission offered every community in need. This two weeks at the parish program inspires all of our to those in community parishes to reflect on our in need. The pastor, sensitivity and outreach Very Rev. to the needs of our In the picture are (left to right): Abbie Timmins, Michael Hutsko and his neighboring communities Christine Bogner, Joanne Mudry, Fr. Michael parishioners offer hot to our parishes. The Hutsko and Antoinette Shedleski. soup and sandwiches generosity of the parish to those in need in their has in turn, served to August 23rd and thanked being shared amidst kitchen and hall below inspire others to be the pastor and the faithful the pastor, parishioners the church. A number generous and responsive for their example of and patrons to the soup of dedicated faithful of to the needs of others. love and generosity to kitchen – an inspiration the parish volunteer to Archbishop Stefan Soroka others beyond the parish in itself. Congratulations prepare and to serve made a surprise visit to community. There was and Thank-you! the food. Parishioners the mission on Thursday, much joy and goodness SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 10 UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC ARCHEPARCHY OF PHILADELPHIA

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017

Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We invite all our married faithful to join with our Metropolitan- Archbishop Stefan Soroka to cel- ebrate their Wedding Anniver- saries at a Divine Liturgy in our Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 11 AM followed by a Banquet in their honor.

Registration Form

Husband’s name ______

Wife’s Name ______

Address ______

Parish ______Phone ______

Email ______Number of Years Married ______

Number of Guests ______

Deadline for Registration September 30, 2017

Cost: $50.00 per Anniversary Couple $30.00 per guest

Mail to: Office for Evangelization 810 North Franklin Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19123

Make checks payable to: Archeparchy of Philadelphia

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 11 Hundreds Journey to an abandoned Pennsylvania coal town for A Call to Prayer Marian Pilgrimage on the Holy Mountain

Centralia, Pa.--Only a few structures still stand in what was Centralia, Pennsylvania. Even fewer are visible through the tree cover from the top of an adjacent mountain overlooking what was once a thriving community.

The most notable and recognizable structure is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, whose bright- blue domes rise out of the foliage on the side of the mountain. Though all but seven of the town’s Paul Spotts incenses the 18th century replica of the Miraculous residents relocated Icon of Our Lady of Pochaiv during the procession of pilgrims to because of the ongoing the outdoor chapel to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary fire in the anthracite coal Church during the 2nd Annual Call to Prayer Marian Pilgrimage in mine below its surface, Centralia, Pa. (Photo: George Ann Novak-Katchick) the church continues to serve a successful and thriving parish.

Almost 400 pilgrims from all across Pennsylvania and beyond to the little church on the mountaintop here on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 the site of the second annual “A Call to Prayer” pilgrimage.

Two years ago, on November 10, 2015 Major Archbishop of The Faithful duirng the Service at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin (continued on next page) Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church. (Photo: Andrew Perrong) SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 12 Hundreds Journey to an abandoned Pennsylvania coal town for A Call to Prayer Marian Pilgrimage on the Holy Mountain (continued from previous page) the Ukrainian Greek Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church Ukrainian Catholic Sviatoslav Shevchuk, Church is built on the Kyiv, Ukraine visited the top of a rock, said church accompanied Archbishop Soroka on by Metropolitan- Sunday. “A rock of faith Archbishop Stefan for the area, for these Soroka of the Ukrainian pilgrims, and that’s what Catholic Archeparchy of we want everyone to Philadelphia and Father benefit from here, that Michael Hutsko, pastor our Lord’s love for us in of the parish. unending. With so much Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka negativity today, people greets pilgrims during the 2nd Annual Call to The spiritual father of can get away by coming Prayer Marian Pilgrimage in Centralia, Pa. the Ukrianian Catholic here to contemplate. " (Photo: Dani Fresh NewsWorks) Church marveled at the continuing presence “Father Michael Hutsko, Mary. “Our Blessed one thinks of Centralia, of this church, home the pastor here … He Mother brings us closer two images come to of many vocations to was enthusiastic about to God.” mind—the mountain and the priesthood and it. He arranged it with the fire. And perhaps religious life, where the parishioners,” said Religious Services this is providential, since an underground mine- Soroka. “A tremendous and Prayer many references to holy fire resulted in the amount of work went People crowded into mountains and fire as the abandonment of the into it, but it’s all joyous the church, built in presence of the Divine town, the demolition of work on their part …. Isn’t 1912, and out onto the are found in Sacred almost all buildings and that the best gift? That grounds for the Divine Scripture." the relocation of all but you not only pray for Liturgy celebrated by less than ten residents. your own needs but you Archbishop Soroka and "Today, as of us come Patriarch Sviatoslav felt provide for the journey local clergy. here as pilgrims to this a sense of true holiness of faith of others.” The church was filled to holy site—a church on a which pervades the capacity. People hoping mountain overlooking the entire church property. The church here has to catch a glimpse of the remains of a town made And he desired to share survived despite the service piled through the famous and destroyed what he experienced hardships that have door one-by-one, taking by fire. We come seeking and expressed his desire befallen Centralia in their moment before an encounter with the for all people of faith to and the relocation its making way for others. divine. We come with come and experience residents had to endure. The rest sat in chairs set our own intentions, our this holiness, sanctity up outside the church, all prayers, our hopes, and serenity as pilgrims “Even in disaster, the following along in prayer our supplications to to this holy place on the church continues, and song heard over Almighty God. We mountain and in May, "Archbishop Soroka large speakers. pray before the Icon of 2016 declared it as a commented. Our Lady of Pochaiv for holy pilgrimage site. In his homily, Rev. the intercession of the He noted that the church Archpriest John M. The Assumption of the is dedicated to the Virgin Fields, stated "When (continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 13 Hundreds Journey to an abandoned Pennsylvania coal town for A Call to Prayer Marian Pilgrimage on the Holy Mountain (continued from previous page) Mother of God. We of Our Lady of Pochaiv, given to him by the St. martyr of the church,who seek physical healing which attracted a long Pope John Paul II. was beatified by St. Pope before the Icon and line of patient people John Paul II in 2001. relics of Blessed Nicholas of faith waiting to pray Rev. Msgr. James T. Charnetsky, C.Ss.R., before it. Melnic led the pilgrims Pilgrims the healer of souls. We in the singing of the The pilgrims traveled from come with open hearts, A reflection before the Akafist to the Dormition as far as Washington, humility and faith to be living rosary was given by of the Most Holy Mother D.C., New Jersey and in the presence of God Conventual Franciscan of God before the Holy Philadelphia to enrich and seek His grace and Father Martin Kobos, Shroud of the Dormition their spiritual lives His blessings for our pastor of Mother Cabrini — both with attentive during the afternoon in needs," Father Fields told Church, Shamokin, Pa. parishioners spilling out Centralia. the pilgrims. who told the story of of the outdoor chapel meeting the late St. Pope and unto the surrounding The procession was Following the Divine John Paul II and giving grounds. the moment Marsha Liturgy, a large him a picture of the relic Brubaker, of Lancaster, procession led the way of St. Anthony. Father The service was followed Pa. had been waiting for. from the church to an Kobos held up a photo by a candlelight outdoor chapel that held of the meeting, but then procession with the Icon “I think it’s powerful an 18th century replica took out something even of Our Lady of Pochaiv when you see a whole of the miraculous Icon more special — a rosary to the church for the community coming celebration of a moleben together with force prayer service to the and positivity and Mother of God led by commitment,” she said. Archbishop Soroka. “It’s visually powerful when you see so many During his homily, people praying for Archbishop Soroka peace and praying for recalled the words of others; it’s outstanding.” Mary to the servants at the weding feast at She and her husband, Cana: "Do whatever He Phil Brubaker, made tells you." This advice is the pilgrimage after also give to us, "to follow reading an article about Jesus and to do what He the event in the faith inspires us to do." section of a Lancaster, Pa. newspaper. The two After the service, the have always wanted pilgrims were anointed to visit Centralia, and with the holy oil of Marsha Brubaker healing and venerated said with her Catholic the icon of Our Lady of background, it seemed Very Rev. Archpriest John Fields offers Pochaiv and the icon and like the perfect time to do the homily on August 27, 2017. (Photo: relics of Blessed Mykola George Ann Novak-Katchick) Charnetsky, C.Ss.R., a (continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 14 Hundreds Journey to an abandoned Pennsylvania coal town for A Call to Prayer Marian Pilgrimage on the Holy Mountain (continued from previous page) some sightseeing as well backyard. Mary Theresa Divine Liturgy on Sunday. about it from on her as enjoy the pilgrimage. Mattu, 83, of Mount church’s Facebook page. Carmel, knows the Whenever Liparela Hoffman knew about “There’s a lot of history grounds well. travels through this area, Centralia’s history, so I don’t know about this, she is struck by how the she was curious to see and that was another Raised in Centralia, church on the hill always the church with her own interesting aspect, to Mattu said she grew up stands out. eyes. learn what is here,” in the Assumption of the Brubaker said, noting BMV church. She was To her, it shows the Several languages could she knew the coal region baptized and married church — and people’s be heard being spoken had a strong Slovakian there and her children faith — is alive and well. during the pilgrimage, and Eastern European were baptized there. Her She explained that during reminding those on the influence and noting parents are buried in Sunday’s pilgrimage, grounds of the feast the large Slovakian the church cemetery and everyone came together of Pentecost, when population in Lancaster, she still attends Divine in faith, fellowship and the common language the pilgrimage was a Liturgy at the church — love. understood by all was way for her to better her life history is with the that of faith. understand her friends building. Cindy Bennett and and learn how their Dolores Hoffman hail (with material from beliefs compare to one Mattu was given the from Reading, Pa. Stephanie Bettick another. honor of holding the Bennett learned about Shamokin, Pa. News- crucifix during the Living the pilgrimage from from Item, Gary Pang, Making the trip from Rosary, in which people a Catholic News Service Bloomsburg, Pa. Philadelphia for the gathered around holding story in the AD Times, News-Enterprise and second year was a large rosary made of a publication of the Dani Fresh, WHYY Eugene Borys and his cloth while taking their Diocese of Allentown. NewsWorks) family, Lesya Borys, turn in prayer. Hoffman saw a post Borys Borys and Yuri Borys, who all received Barbara individual blessings from Liparela of Archbishop Soroka. Shavertown, Eugene Borys said they Pa. said this enjoy being in the area, was her first but they were also there pilgrimage to to support Borys Borys’s the church. brother, a seminarian who was in attendance She’s part with five seminarians from of a choir St. Josaphat Ukrainian at St. Mary’s Catholic Seminary in Church, Washington D.C. McAdoo, Some didn’t need to go which sang too far for the pilgrimage; responses it was practically in their during the Procession (Photo: George Ann Novak-Katchick) SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 15

Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great Eighty-sixth Annual Pilgrimage

Sunday, October 1, 2017

“Set Aside All Earthly Cares: Find Peace Through the Mother of God”

9 am - 11 am Mystery of Reconciliation (Confession) Holy Trinity Chapel and surrounding area 10 am Holy Trinity Chapel - silent prayer site

10:30 am Rosary Mothers in Prayer Holy Trinity Chapel 11 am Procession From Basilian Spirituality Center

Hierarchical Divine Liturgy (Bilingual) Faculty House Auditorium Celebrant: Most Reverend Stefan Soroka Metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia Ukrainian Catholic Hierarchy of the United States Homilist: Most Reverend Stefan Soroka Choir: Ukrainian Catholic Shrine of the Holy Family Choir Washington, DC

1:30 pm - 5 pm Food Service Featuring Ukrainian Cuisine Food Court Parking Lot

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Special Presentations Children’s Presentation Basilian Spirituality Center Panel Sharing on Prayer & Religious Life Youth Program

3 pm – 3:45 pm Rosary Mothers in Prayer Shrine: Our Lady of Pochayiv

3:45 pm Blessing of Religious Articles Shrine: Our Lady of Pochayiv

4 pm - 5 pm Moleben (Bilingual)

Celebrant: Ukrainian Bishops and Concelebrating Clergy Homilist: Most Reverend Stefan Soroka Choir: Ukrainian Catholic Shrine of the Holy Family Choir Washington, DC

5 pm Blessing of Cars and Buses Parking Lot

86th Annual Pilgrimage to the Mother of God “Set Aside All Earthly Cares: Find Peace Through the Mother of God” Come pray with us Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great, 710 Fox Chase Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046 Sunday, October 1, 2017 Our day begins with Divine Liturgy at 11 a.m. and ends with Moleben at 4 p.m. ETHNIC FOOD WILL BE SERVED FROM 1 TO 4 PM SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 16 86th Annual Pilgrimage to the Mother of God Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great The Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great are happy to announce this year's 86th Annual Pilgrimage honoring the Mother of God will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2017 on the grounds of our Motherhouse in Fox Chase Manor, PA. The theme of this year's Pilgrimage is "Set Aside All Earthly Cares: Find Peace Through the Mother of God.”

The usual beginning of this day is the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation starting at 9am. A Divine Liturgy For further information, please call 215-379-3998 ext. 17 or visit the will be celebrated at Sister's website at www.stbasils.com or on Facebook at www.facebook. 11:00. We are honored com/pages/Sisters-of-the-Order-of-St-Basil-the-Great-Jenkintown- to announce that the PA/280623061977867?fref=ts. homilist for the day will be His Grace, Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka. Responses at the Divine Liturgy and Moleben will be sung by the choir from the Ukrainian Catholic Shrine of the Holy Family in Washington, D.C. Lunch will be available afterwards, featuring traditional Ukrainian food. The day will conclude with a prayer service (Moleben) at 4:00 pm in the Grotto.

There will also be a program for children, youth and those seeking to deepen their prayer life. Photos from a past pilgrimage SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 17

“Giant Community Flea Market & Craft Fair” – Saturday, October 14th - Ss. CYRIL AND METHODIUS UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC Swarthmore, PA CHURCH, OLYPHANT, PA th 7 Annual Fund Raiser 2017 Everyone is invited to Holy Myrrh-Bearers Church, 900 Fairview Road, in Swarthmore (Ridley Township) to a community-wide Flea Market & Craft Fair on Saturday “RUMMAGE SALE” October 14th beginning at 9:00 am. If you or your family have non-food items to sell or if you are a non- St. Cyril’s Grade School food vendor, spaces are now being offered for only G $20.00. Call (610) 544-1215 to reserve your space by October 7th. Event is rain or shine. ier Street

“Regular Bi-Weekly Pierogie Sales Are Back! lyhat

d th The word is out! Freshly-made Potato/Cheese filled S Pierogies are back at Holy Myrrh-Bearers Parish and th you can get them for only $8.00 per dozen. Please th place your order by calling our parish office at (610) TIME: 8:00 a.m-6:00 p.m. Friday-22 & Saturday-23th. Sunday-24th at 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m 544-1215 or send us an email at HMBChurch@verizon. . net. Please leave your name, phone #, and # of CONTACT: Lauren Telep at cell (646-241-9443) and Rev. Nestor Iwasiw 570-489-2271 Pastor at dozen requested. All pickups are made in the Parish SS. Cyril's and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church http://stcyrils.weconnect.com Hall located at 900 Fairview Road in Swarthmore/ Free parking across the Street from St. Cyril’s Church/School on River Street (one-way street) Ridley Township. SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 18 Lehighton’s Ukrainian Folk Festival offers music, crafts, food and more By Brian Myszkowski

Saturday, August 26, 2017

People from across the state, nation and world congregated in Lehighton, PA on August 19-20, 2017 to commemorate the 26th anniversary of Ukrainian independence, celebrating a rich history and cultural heritage.

“This is the 27th annual Ukrainian Festival here at the Ukrainian Homestead. It’s open to the public, and it Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble dances the Hopak (Photo celebrates Ukrainian submitted by Ulana Prociuk) independence and director of the Ukrainian amicable weather, drew main stage, presenting a culture. There’s all sorts Homestead. sizable crowds this year, carefully choreographed of musical and dances exposing the culture and performance to acts, Ukrainian food, Ulana Prociuk, history of Ukraine to traditional Ukrainian refreshments, sweets and administrator of the locals and immigrants music. vendors selling beautiful Ukrainian Homestead, alike. handmade items,” said said that the food and Holoviak said that music Paula Holoviak, cultural performances, along with Pennsylvania’s coal and dance are integral region served as a major elements of the Ukrainian point of immigration for culture, and have been Ukrainians in the late kept alive by passionate 19th century, establishing families over the years. a niche cultural pocket that would last for Other performances at decades. the Ukrainian Festival weekend besides the The Homestead’s Kazka Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ukrainian Folk Ensemble Ensemble included: kicked off the festivities the Gerdan Trio, the with “Pryvit,” a welcoming Dobriansky Brothers, dance. Dancers in bright Innesa Tymochko- Gerdan Trio (Photo submitted by Ulana wardrobes featuring Dekajlo, Oksana Prociuk) colorful tassels and floral headdresses filled the (continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 19 Lehighton’s Ukrainian Folk Festival offers music, crafts, food and more

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Photo: Fr. Volodymyr Baran of St. Vladimir Church, Palmerton, PA during the Divine Liturgy at St. Andrew’s Chapel in Lehighton on Sunday, August 20, 2017. (Photo submitted by Ulana Prociuk)

Telepko & Halya culture, our heritage, Leskiw, and musical because everything entertainment provided evolved through the by Walt Syzonenko and coal-mining regions and the Chary Orchestra. throughout Pennsylvania and the United States,” Of course, the food was Prociuk said. a huge draw as well. Next year’s Festival will Throughout the be held on August 18- Homestead, vendors 19, 2018. proudly displayed a variety of wares, with numerous traditional Adapted from an article crafts lining nearly every on http://www.tnonline. Oksana Telepko & Halya Leskiw (Photo: inch of each table. com/2017/aug/26/ Ukrainian Homestead of ODWU, Inc. colorful-celebration- Facebook page) “We’re here not just for heritage the Ukrainian community, but to promote our

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 20 Six Seminarians at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary Begin New Year of Formation

The new year of formation for the six seminarians at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Washington, D.C. began on Friday, August 25. Classes for the seminarians at The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. commenced on Monday, August 28.

Pictured above in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Centralia, Pa. during the August 27 A Call to Prayer Marian Pilgrimage are (l. to r.) Andrew Perrong, Philadelphia Archeparchy; Philip Gilbert, Chicago Eparchy; Subdeacon Alex Bricki, Philadelphia Archeparchy; Very Rev. Robert J. Hitchens, seminary rector; Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka; Very Rev. Wasyl Kharuk, spiritual director; Martin Nagy, Chicago Eparchy; Kairo Chorne, Philadelphia Archeparchy; Bohdan Vasyliv, Philadelphia Archeparchy.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 21 The weekend of Saturday and Sunday, September 16-17, 2017 has been designated as Catechetical Sunday. EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCHES OF AMERICA www.EasternCatholic.org | Catechetical Sunday 2017

Called & Sent: Living as Missionary Disciples of Christ

As Eastern Catholics, we are called and sent as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ who know and live our faith, and share the Good News in every nation. Every parish is meant to be not just a spiritual home for the faithful we have, but as an apostolic outpost – a missionary center – for the New Evangelization to all peoples wherever the vineyard of the Lord is planted. To be disciples of Christ means that we are first and foremost baptized and committed followers of Jesus the Way, the Truth and the Life within the communion of disciples known as the Church. It is to live the life in the Spirit as communicated by the apostles to the earliest Christians after Pentecost by observing apos- tolic teaching, worship, fellowship and leadership (Acts 2:42). To be missionaries of Christ means that we are active participants in the apostolic call of the Church to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them all that Christ has commanded. Just as the call to faithful discipleship is not limited to the lay faithful, monastics and religious, so the call to faithful mission is not limited to the ordained clergy who serve in Christ’s name. Every baptized and chrismated Eastern Catholic is called to be missionary disciples of Jesus Christ, living and spreading the Gospel for the sake of our own salvation and for that of the people and nations around us. To learn and grow as missionary disciples means that all of the People God should see themselves as part of the Church’s effort towards a New Evangelization. This phrase, “new evangelization” is in reference to a renewed missionary impetus of the Holy Spirit that seeks to draw each of us who are baptized to a deeper, personal and joyful encounter with Jesus Christ that inspires a simpler, informed and attractive witness of faith to others, inviting them to explore more deeply the meaning and message of Jesus within the com- mon life of the Church. Let’s explore what each of these points mean. It is a renewed missionary impetus of the Holy Spirit… No work of the Church can occur without the energizing grace of the Holy Spirit, who in every age calls the Church to a world which is transformed by Christ. The grace given to the Church is the grace of holi- ness – of theosis – and the grace of mission. This grace is renewed especially in the epiclesis of the Holy Spirit upon the Church and upon the Holy Gifts in the Divine Liturgy.

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That seeks to draw each of us who are baptized… As baptized and chrismated Christians, we have been sealed with the grace of the Holy Spirit and made part of a royal priesthood and holy nation – the Church. As such, the grace of Pentecost dwells within us forming us into a holy temple that is a light to the nations. This is our fundamental vocation in unity with the shepherds and servants of the Church. To a deeper, personal and joyful encounter with Jesus Christ… This encounter with Christ happens first and foremost in the worship of the Church – the proclamation of the Holy Scriptures, the liturgical celebrations, sacred icons, sacramental mysteries, and gathering of the parish community. It also happens in times of personal prayer with the Lord, including the reading of the Holy Scriptures and the praying of the Jesus Prayer (“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God have mercy on me a sinner!”) which should be practiced daily, as well as the common life of the family as the domestic church. During His earthly ministry, Jesus walked daily with His disciples, forming them by His words, deeds and presence. Every Christian should seek to develop such a personal and daily walk with Christ whom we en- counter providentially in every circumstance and person in our life, leading us to a deeper growth in His likeness. That inspires a simpler, informed and attractive witness of faith to others… If we read the New Testament, those who had a personal encounter with Jesus Christ or with those wit- nesses who knew Him, and then became believers, were changed by grace and became bold and joyful witnesses to others. The first witness was the example of their own life, which were filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit and growth in Christian virtue. The second witness was their presence in accompanying and serving those who were in need of the mercy of the Gospel (Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy). The third witness was through proclamation, sharing their faith in the message and person of Jesus Christ and the Church. Inviting them to explore more deeply the meaning and message of Jesus within the life of the Church. This witness also includes an invitation to come and see the Lord and to consider returning to or joining the spiritual family of missionary disciples known as the Catholic Church. It is an invitation to be joined to the Body of Christ, to receive the treasures of faith and salvation, as well as the gifts of the Holy Spirit for growth in spiritual maturity and mission. In this regard, the Eastern Catholic Churches have much to offer through the beauty of her liturgical worship, faith and common life in our parishes. Conclusion Eastern Catholics, as much as those of our Western Catholic brothers and sisters, are called to be witness- es to the Gospel in word and deed. They are called to be a light to the nations and to fulfill their vocation as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ. This initiative of the Holy Spirit with the New Evangelization must be responded to by every individual Eastern Catholic Christian and every parish community. Prayerfully consider and discern the way that the Lord is calling and sending you as His missionary disciple!

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Called & Sent: Living as Missionary Disciples of Christ

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 23 Petitions during the Divine Liturgy for Catechetical Sunday During the Litany of Fervent Supplication a petition may be added at the beginning of the school year for those under instruction:

DEACON (OR PRIEST): Again we pray that the Lord will enable these students to grow in wisdom, understanding and virtue, for the glory of His holy name and that He would give them health and long life for the up-building of His holy Church; let us pray to the Lord. RESPONSE: Lord, have mercy. (3)

If catechists are also present this petition may be also added:

DEACON (OR PRIEST): Again we pray for all our catechists that the Lord our God would send His all-holy Spirit to guide and strengthen them as they instruct our students, Lord, hear us and have mercy. RESPONSE: Lord, have mercy. (3)

The Blessing of the Students After the Prayer behind the Ambo all the students are to go to the front of the church for the following prayer:

DEACON (OR PRIEST): Let us pray to the Lord. ALL: Lord have mercy.

PRIEST: O Lord, our God and Creator, You have honored us with Your own image, and You taught Your chosen disciples that the fear of You is the beginning of true wisdom. You revealed Your wisdom to children and taught Your law to Solomon and to all who have sought You in purity of heart. Open the hearts, the minds, and the lips of these students. Enable them to receive the power of Your law, and to comprehend the useful things which will be taught them. Help them understand Your perfect will and contribute to the building up of Your holy Church. Deliver them from every snare of the enemy, preserve them in true faith, and in righteousness and purity all the days of their lives. May they grow in wisdom and in the observance of Your commandments. May they be revealed as worshippers of Your name and heirs of Your kingdom.

Bless also their teachers; grant that their words be free from every worldly deceit and vanity, and they always clearly proclaim the word of Your truth.

For You are our God, the Author of Truth and the Fountain of Wisdom, and to You we render glory: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and for ever and ever. ALL: Amen.

After the final “Amen” students individually approach the priest who sprinkles each with holy water, saying:

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: may you be preserved from all evil and falsehood, In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Commissioning of Catechists

DEACON (OR PRIEST): Let us pray to the Lord. ALL: Lord have mercy.

PRIEST: O Lord, Jesus Christ our God: You revealed fishermen as wise teachers, and commanded them to make disciples of all na- tions.

Look upon these catechists, who offer themselves in service to You and Your holy Church. Bless them, enlighten their minds and help them to proclaim Your word in their daily lives. Let their faith and love radiate throughout our community, so that all who know them might desire to glorify our Father in heaven. Help them vanquish all fear. Empower them to overcome all fatigue. Fill them with love for their students, and drive from their classrooms every wile of the devil. Make their lessons be filled with Your wisdom, so that all who hear them might be saved and come to the knowledge of truth.

For You are the Wisdom of God, O Christ our Lord and we render glory to You, together with Your Father and Your enlightening Spirit, now and always, and for ever and ever. ALL: Amen. After the final “Amen” catechists individually approach the priest who sprinkles each with holy water, saying:

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: may you be preserved from all evil and falsehood, In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The priest presents each catechist a certificate of commissioning.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 24 New Ukrainian Catholic bishops in U.S. envision a missionary church

By Mariana Karapinka years ago are not as new department Catholic News Service • strong as they used to in his curia to Posted August 31, 2017 be because people had be responsible moved,” he told Catholic for mission and LVIV, Ukraine (CNS) News Service. “They go strategy. — With the appointment where the jobs are. And of two new Ukrainian in these new places we “This department Catholic bishops in the don’t have our parishes will not deal United States, church and missions. We need to with the routine leaders are hoping to examine carefully these challenges but will reach out to church migration processes and look in the future, members in the diaspora. go where our people will keep the hand are. on the pulse and “We are used to thinking will be constantly about our church in the ”Ukrainian Catholic looking for the U.S. as a stabilized and Bishop Benedict new ways to talk settled church. However, Aleksiychuk, former to people about Bishop Rabiy it still is a missionary auxiliary bishop of God — the God church,” said Bishop-elect Lviv, was enthroned as they seek, sometimes in what is known as the Andriy Rabiy, who will be the new head of the unconsciously,” he said. diaspora. ordained in Lviv, where Eparchy of St. Nicholas he was born, Sept. 3. in Chicago June 29. He, Major Archbishop Archbishop Shevchuk He will serve as auxiliary too, told CNS he felt the Sviatoslav Shevchuk of told CNS that church bishop of the Ukrainian need to reach out to his Kiev-Halych, Ukraine, leaders decided to Catholic Archeparchy of people. the leader of more ordain Bishop-elect Philadelphia. than 5 million Ukrainian Rabiy in Lviv “as a symbol “My eparchy, for Catholics worldwide, of unity of the global “Our parishes example, includes entrusted Bishop Ukrainian church.” established a hundred California with its Aleksiychuk with the Silicon Valley,” task of mission at his “All the bishops of our he said. “Many enthronement when church from different Ukrainian IT he said, “We are a countries and continents professionals Ukrainian church, but not will be present, as work there, and a church for Ukrainians.” this day we start our the majority of annual synod,” he said. them are not In the late 19th century, “Therefore, the ordination acquainted with the Ukrainian Catholic will be the event not for the life of church. Church, a Byzantine one eparchy, but for the We need to go to church, sent priests to the whole church.” them.” United States to minister to its members who had “These bishops were Bishop migrated. Churches, born in Ukraine but Aleksiychuk said parishes, and eparchial he has decided or diocesan structures Bishop Aleksiychuk to establish a were established later (continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 25 New Ukrainian Catholic bishops in U.S. envision a missionary church

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78th ANNUAL LUC CONVENTION Hosted by North Anthracite Council October 6, 7 and 8, 2017 Genetti Best Western Hotel and Conference Center 77 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Ми запрошуємо Bас на Північно-Cхідну Пенсильванію!

CONVENTION THEME: “DIAKONIA: SERVING ONE’S NEIGHBOR – SERVING CHRIST”

SCHEDULE

Friday, October 6 Saturday, October 7

9:00am to 6:00pm - Registration 9:00am – Morning Prayer 1:30pm – Opening Ceremony 9:30am - Breakfast 2:00 to 5:00pm – Business Meeting 10:30am – Speaker on “Diakonia” 7:00 to 10:00pm – Welcome Dinner 11:15am – Panachyda “An Evening in Lviv” 12 noon - Hospitality 1:00pm – Visit to the Myrrh Streaming Icon of Our Blessed Mother – “Kardiotissa” Sunday, October 8 6:00pm – Cocktails [cash bar] 7:00pm – Festive Banquet 9:30am – Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 10:00pm - Raffle at SS. Peter and Paul Church, Plymouth 12 noon – Brunch 1:30pm – Closing Ceremony

For additional information and registration: Janina Everett at 570 759-2824 or Michael Trusz at 570 489-1256

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FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

EXPLANATION OF THE ICON

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross originated in Jerusalem in 355 to commemorate the dedication of the Basilica of the Resurrection. When the true cross of Jesus was found shortly afterwards, this event was commemorated on the same day. In time, the Feast of the Exaltation supplanted the Feast of the Dedication. In 395, St. John Chrysostom wrote of the three crosses which were discovered beneath Golgotha by Empress Helena. Many other writers speak of miracles which occurred through contact with the true cross. It was through one of these miracles that the true cross was recognized by St. Helena and St. Macarius, Bishop of Jerusalem.

The Holy Cross was kept in the Basilica of the Resurrection in Jerusalem until 614, when the Persians conquered the city and burned the church. In 628, Emperor Heraclius III defeated the Persians and returned the Holy Cross to Jerusalem. A portion of the cross was taken th 78 ANNUAL LUC CONVENTION to Rome in the seventh century by Sergius I, a Hosted by North Anthracite Council October 6, 7 and 8, 2017 Pope of Byzantine origin. Genetti Best Western Hotel and Conference Center 77 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 Icons of the Feast usually portray St. Macarius in the center of the Icon, elevating the Holy Cross Ми запрошуємо Bас на Північно-Cхідну Пенсильванію! and showing it to the people. This elevation or uplifting of the Cross shows its prominence as the CONVENTION THEME: sign of victory. Hence the name "Exaltation" or "Elevation of the Holy Cross." St. Constantine the “DIAKONIA: SERVING ONE’S NEIGHBOR – SERVING CHRIST” Emperor, and St. Helena, his mother, are frequently shown, although some icons depict only St. SCHEDULE Helena. Gathered about the Cross with St. Macarius and St. Helena are bishops, priests, and

Friday, October 6 Saturday, October 7 hymnographers. With them, too, we are joined in oneness of mind and purpose as we sing: "We

9:00am to 6:00pm - Registration 9:00am – Morning Prayer bow to Your cross, O Lord, and we praise Your holy resurrection. 1:30pm – Opening Ceremony 9:30am - Breakfast 2:00 to 5:00pm – Business Meeting 10:30am – Speaker on “Diakonia” 7:00 to 10:00pm – Welcome Dinner 11:15am – Panachyda "TROPARION — Save Your people, O Lord, and bless Your inheritance; grant victory to Your Church “An Evening in Lviv” 12 noon - Hospitality 1:00pm – Visit to the Myrrh Streaming Icon over its enemies and protect Your people by Your cross. of Our Blessed Mother – “Kardiotissa” Sunday, October 8 6:00pm – Cocktails [cash bar] 7:00pm – Festive Banquet 9:30am – Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 10:00pm - Raffle God-with-us Series at SS. Peter and Paul Church, Plymouth 12 noon – Brunch 1:30pm – Closing Ceremony

For additional information and registration: Janina Everett at 570 759-2824 or Michael Trusz at 570 489-1256

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25 Years of UCU in Ukraine: Opening of the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Center

29 August 2017

The new academic year at the Ukrainian Catholic University has begun. The Celebration Week program (September 9th to 14th ) includes a concert at the Opera Theater, a pilgrimage to spiritual centers of Halychyna, a series of lectures and discussions, in the processes of of UGCC Patriarch central place of meeting the conference transforming Ukrainian Sviatoslav Shevchuk and and forum for discussion, TEDxUCU, and a society, in particular, members of the Synod of not only for the university meeting with graduates during the Revolution of Bishops, and benefactors but for the city, as they of the Lviv Theological Dignity and for higher and friends of UCU from often say today ‘the Academy, UCU, and education. On the the whole world. The hub,’ will bear the name the UCU Lviv Business facade of UCU in Rome, honored speaker will be of Metropolitan Andrey, School. The week begins Patriarch Josyf Slipyj the Mayor of Wroclaw, In this way, we are trying with the consecration decided to write: ‘Love Poland, Rafal Dutkiewicz. to keep the memory of and opening of the of learning will gather the Metropolitan alive,” Metropolitan Andrey in those scattered.’ On September 10th there notes the President of Sheptytsky Center. We are ‘a gathering is a Pontifical Liturgy. This UCU. of the scattered’ and will be followed by the “Our September will experience this order of consecration The ceremonial event celebration days are during the celebrations. and the opening of the “Here God’s Blessings days of gratitude to God, We’re pleased that Metropolitan Sheptytsky Flow,” a production of the Church, the entire representatives of the Center. The main noted director Serhii Ukrainian community wide Friends of UCU benefactors of this Proskurnia, is to be and non-Ukrainian network (20 cities of the center, James Temerty held at the Opera friends of UCU for the world have Friends of and his wife, Louise, Theater the evening of great blessings which UCU committees) will will be special guests. September10th. have poured forth onto come to our celebrations Also, on the premises the university over the from various parts of guests will be able On September 11th and last seven years. With Ukraine and many to visit an interactive 12th , the organizers the systematic support countries and continents,” exhibit dedicated to will allow guests to of tens of thousands explains UCU President Metropolitan Andrey feel like students of the of benefactors, the Bishop Borys Gudziak. Sheptytsky. university, spending university has doubled time in classrooms with the number of programs As part of the ceremonies, “The legacy of professors. A series of and students, tripled the there will be a festive Metropolitan Andrey is public events: lectures, number of buildings, banquet of gratitude very important for the and played a role with the participation university, and so the (continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 28 25 Years of UCU in Ukraine: Opening of the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Center (continued from previous page) discussions, master- from various faculties. from Rome to Ukraine are possible and that classes are planned. . An understanding of civil society, people of During these days we our history is necessary good will who trust in the On September 13th , will also symbolically for new teachers and Lord, even without the UCU’s celebrations celebrate 25 years of students, who during the particular support of the coincide with the start UCU in Ukraine. For time of the celebration government, can do very of the academic year, in September 1992, will have an opportunity much,” Bishop Borys is which at UCU happens with the blessing of His to better understand the convinced. on the first day of the Beatitude Myroslav Ivan path we’ve taken, our church’s liturgical year, Lubachivsky, the first pilgrimage together. https://risu.org.ua/en/ the Indict. One of the session of the group This path was winding index/all_news/culture/ important elements of involved with the revival but, at the same time, theology/68002/ the celebrations is the of the Theological sacramental and full of ceremony of awarding Academy in Lviv and miracles. It shows that scholarships to students the transfer of UCU in Ukraine good deeds Pope at Audience: ‘Youthful, searching heart fans flame of love’

August 30, 2017 of the first disciples, time.” ever fuller encounter with the Pope said, “Jesus Him – it grows greater, (Vatican Radio) appears in the Gospels Turning to the theme that encounter –and to Pope Francis at his as an expert on the of vocations, the Holy the fullness of joy.” Wednesday General human heart.” Father said the first Audience continued his disciples found their call Pope Francis advised catechesis on Christian When two young men in meeting Jesus. the faithful to be like the hope, reflecting on the “with healthily restless” He said this encounter Virgin Mary, who “keeps relationship between hearts come seeking the ignited a flame in their the flame of her love” for hope and memory day after Jesus’ baptism hearts, which transformed Jesus. and inviting all to have in the Jordan, Jesus them immediately into a youthful, searching inflames their hearts. missionaries. “Certainly, there are trials heart. Their story, the Pope in life, there are moments “From here there comes said, reminds us of our when we need to keep Pope Francis invited that question of His that own vocation. going despite the cold the faithful gathered in attempts to bring out “This page of the Gospel and the counter winds, St. Peter’s Square on the desire for life and tells us that the first despite much bitterness. Wednesday to have happiness, which every indicator is the joy of But Christians know the a youthful, searching young person carries the encounter with Jesus. road that carries them to heart, one full of desire within: ‘What are you Marriage, consecrated that sacred fire that has for life and happiness. seeking?’”, he said. life, priesthood: every inflamed them once and true vocation begins with for all.” It is this restless heart, he Pope Francis said young an encounter with Jesus said, which allows one people “who seek that gives us a new joy Finally, Pope Francis to come to Jesus. nothing are not young, and hope; and it leads us, they are pensioners, they even through hardships Reflecting on the call have aged before their and difficulties, to an (continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 29 Pope at Audience: ‘Youthful, searching heart fans flame of love’ (continued from previous page) presented the faithful fundamental dynamic life as a plan for good, http://en.radiovaticana. with a way to keep the of Christian life: and to revive our hope va/news/2017/08/30/ flame of love alive in remembering Jesus… with this flame.” pope_at_ their hearts. Remember Jesus, the fire audience_‘youthful,_ of love with which one (Devin Sean Watkins) searching_heart_helps_ “Here, therefore, is a day we conceived of our love/1333634

Joint Message of Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the World Day of Prayer for Creation

September 1, 2017 However, “in the worldview are tragic the environment on 1 meantime”, the history of and lasting. The human September. On this The story of creation the world presents a very environment and the occasion, we wish to presents us with a different context. It reveals natural environment are offer thanks to the loving panoramic view of the a morally decaying deteriorating together, Creator for the noble world. Scripture reveals scenario where our and this deterioration of gift of creation and to that, “in the beginning”, attitude and behaviour the planet weighs upon pledge commitment to God intended humanity towards creation the most vulnerable of its care and preservation to cooperate in the obscures our calling as its people. The impact of for the sake of future preservation and God’s co-operators. Our climate change affects, generations. After all, we protection of the natural propensity to interrupt first and foremost, those know that we labour in environment. At first, as the world’s delicate and who live in poverty in vain if the Lord is not by we read in Genesis, “no balanced ecosystems, every corner of the our side (cf. Ps 126-127), plant of the field was our insatiable desire to globe. Our obligation if prayer is not at the yet in the earth and no manipulate and control to use the earth’s goods centre of our reflection herb of the field had yet the planet’s limited responsibly implies and celebration. Indeed, sprung up – for the Lord resources, and our the recognition of and an objective of our prayer God had not caused it greed for limitless profit respect for all people is to change the way we to rain upon the earth, in markets – all these and all living creatures. perceive the world in and there was no one to have alienated us from The urgent call and order to change the way till the ground” (2:5). The the original purpose of challenge to care for we relate to the world. earth was entrusted to creation. We no longer creation are an invitation The goal of our promise us as a sublime gift and respect nature as a for all of humanity to work is to be courageous legacy, for which all of us shared gift; instead, we towards sustainable and in embracing greater share responsibility until, regard it as a private integral development. simplicity and solidarity “in the end”, all things in possession. We no in our lives. heaven and on earth will longer associate with Therefore, united by be restored in Christ (cf. nature in order to sustain the same concern for We urgently appeal to Eph 1:10). Our human it; instead, we lord over God’s creation and those in positions of social dignity and welfare are it to support our own acknowledging the earth and economic, as well deeply connected to our constructs. as a shared good, we as political and cultural, care for the whole of fervently invite all people responsibility to hear the creation. The consequences of goodwill to dedicate of this alternative a time of prayer for (continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 30 Joint Message of Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the World Day of Prayer for Creation

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The Head of the UGCC to Sisters Basilians: "At the time when modern world and culture are looking for power, the sisters took the vow of obedience for life"

Monday, 21 August thousand bags of gold. empire possessed such Isn't it strange how one 2017 It's a fantastic amount, money. Ten thousand person could have spent tons of gold. There is bags of gold could not such money? On the Today's Gospel tells no such money in the have been gathered in other hand, how could us about debts which whole golden currency the whole Judea and one return it? Therefore, people owe each other. reserve of Ukraine. In the Galilee as a tax to the even when the king told In today's parable we ancient world, when this Roman emperor for the him to sell everything (his hear that a king had a Gospel was written, no whole year. servant who owed him ten one in the whole Roman (continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 31 The Head of the UGCC to Sisters Basilians: "At the time when modern world and culture are looking for power, the sisters took the vow of obedience for life" (continued from previous page) wife, his whole property), misdeed and a sin which but he must also share looking for power and he wouldn't get the could not be surpassed that forgiveness and that people don't know how money he needed. Then by the greatness and love in order not to lose to control themselves but this servant began to ask power of forgiveness of them." instead want to manage the master: "Be patient God's love and mercy," others, the sisters took with me and I will pay explained His Beatitude After that the Primate of the perpetual vow of back everything." That Sviatoslav. the UGCC addressed obedience. At the time master cancelled the the nuns: "An interesting when the law of modern debt. However, later in the and deep word God culture is the most parable the just-forgiven addresses to you, pleasure with the least This was said by the servant found someone dear sisters, who are responsibility, the sisters Father and Head of the who owed him a experiencing a special today took the perpetual UGCC His Beatitude hundred silver coins. This day today. Today in vow of chastity. At the Sviatoslav in his homily is a sum which could this modest and quiet time when peoples believe during the Hierarchical be earned in a hundred abode took place an that the sense of their Divine Liturgy in the Sts. days because worker's extraordinary event of lives is to gain as much Cyril and Methodius wages were one silver global scale: two young as possible of earthly nunnery for the Sisters coin per day at that persons came back treasures, these sisters of the Order of St. Basil time. "That debt, which today to their Master, refused from everything the Great in Lviv. During has been just cancelled to their Heavenly Father earthly and received so the Mass two nuns for him, couldn't be and gave Him everything much more. When a made their profession of compared with the one that He once handed person gives himself into perpetual vows. that his fellow servant over to them. Today our God's hands, God gives had. But he didn't want two sisters put back on Himself into man's hands. According to the to be like his merciful God's altar their talents, Today is a great event for preacher, in the image master, he didn't want to dreams, their knowledge. the whole Church and a of this rich but at the share his forgiveness and Even more, they gave to sign of a great hope. You same time generous and didn't want to forgive. God the prime of their life are a joy for our Church," merciful master, Mathew This parable ends rather – their youth, their best addressed the nuns His creates an image of sadly. For when you years. In our presence Beatitude Sviatoslav. our Heavenly Father. don't want to share the they told God the Father, "Our whole life with forgiveness you received the Son and the Holy The UGCC Department its achievements and with your neighbor, then Spirit: "I belong to You, for Information talents is an image of you lose it and you are only to You forever." This our debt before God guilty before God again," gesture is great for the http://news.ugcc.ua/en/ and Heavenly Father. went on the preacher. whole world." news/the_head_of_the_ Despite this, the Lord In the Head's of the ugcc_to_sisters_basilians_ loves us so much that Church opinion, this His Beatitude Sviatoslav at_the_time_when_ not only He gives us our parable is a challenge: explained why today modern_world_and_ life but also he is ready "For each of us doesn't something great and culture_are_looking_for_ to forgive us so much only have to experience important is going on: "At power_the_sisters_took_ as we can ever owe grandeur of God's love the time when modern the_vow_of_obedience_ him. There is no such a in his personal life story, world and culture are for_life_80326.html SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 32 UGCC Hierarchs from all over the world come to Lviv Synod

30 August 2017

On Sunday, September 3rd, the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC solemnly had begun. The hierarchs of the UGCC from all over the world had come to Ukraine. The main theme of the Synod is the “Prayer”. The Synod will last for ten days.

This was announced by the Head of the UGCC His Beatitude Sviatoslav on August 27th at the end of the Bishops' Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ.

“The main theme to be expressed at this Synod is the words of the apostles to Jesus Christ: “Lord, Teacher, teach us At the beginning of (Reported to pray”" We also seek the Synod, Sunday, by the to ask you and yourself September 3rd, a new Department of about how we pray, bishop born in Lviv was Information of whether we are able to ordained in Lviv. He was the UGCC.) pray, or whether prayer appointed as a bishop is the breath of our souls? of the Philadelphia I ask you to pray for this Archeparchy of the Adapted from Synod! We need so that UGCC in the United an article the Synod was not only States. on https:// a matter of a group risu.org.ua/ of bishops. For it is a “Therefore, we ask you en/index/ universal church event, a to remember the new all_news/ great event of the whole bishop of our Church, catholics/ Church. The head of the Bishop Andriy Rabiy, ugcc/68080/ church has called upon in your prayers,” Head all the faithful. of the Church said.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 33 Poroshenko mentions former head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church at the Parade on the Independence Day 24 August 2017 Husar called to hold the authorities, but for Organizations together Ukraine in respect the whole society. with representatives of In his speech to the in accordance with the government took Parade on the occasion the commandment of “His Beatitude Cardinal part in the Prayer for of the 26th anniversary God to respect father Husar of blessed memory Ukraine at St. Sophia of the Independence of and mother” said the had also emphasized: It Cathedral in Kyiv. Ukraine, President Petro President. depend on us, on every Poroshenko cited the one of us what our https://risu.org.ua/ words of Archbishop “Ukraine is, according to native Ukraine would be en/index/all_news/ Lubomyr Husar of the His Beatitude, in a broad like. Ukraine will be the community/religion_ UGCC. sense, a national family, one we create .... All of and_society/68025 we have no other one. us, we are on the service In particular, You must tell yourself you of truth, goodness and Poroshenko recalled were born Ukrainians, beauty.” said Petro one of the instructions it was God’s will, and I Poroshenko. of the deceased head have a duty to care for of the UGCC on how my people,” he added. Today, a few hours Ukrainians should treat before the Parade, their state. As the President of members of the All- Ukraine has noted, this is Ukrainian Council of “Cardinal Lubomyr a direction not only for Churches and Religious

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