Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia VOL. 78 - No. 17 SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 ENGLISH VERSION LIVE BROADCAST ON EWTN OF DIVINE LITURGY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 3 PM FROM UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION IN PHILADELPHIA On Sunday, September 24 at 3 PM, EWTN will telecast the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Andriy Rabiy from the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia. Responses will be sung by the choir of the Ukrainian National Shrine of the Holy Family, Washington, D.C. Watch on your EWTN TV Channel or livestreaming on our website at http://ukrarcheparchy.us/ or http:// www.ewtn.com/multimedia/live_player.asp?sat=dome or https://livestream.com/archphila/divineliturgy Bishop Andriy Rabiy’s Remarks in English at his Episcopal Ordination on September 3, 2017 at St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Lviv, Ukraine. Today we have a very a lot of prayers. And, auspicious occasion in also, if it wasn’t for the this beautiful Cathedral help, the support and of St. George in Lviv especially the prayers of to witness not only the many of you, the faithful opening ceremony for from the Archeparchy of the Synod of Ukrainian Philadelphia, or around Catholic Bishops which the world for that matter, usually happens around I would not be standing this time; but also you all here in the midst and have seen and witnessed addressing you at this another beautiful very moment. And I event, an episcopal want to say -- I THANK consecration -- how a YOU. When I came to priest is being made a the United States, you Bishop David (Motiuk) of not only open to recent bishop, a leader in the all embraced me, you the Eparchy of Edmonton immigrants, they are not Church. all supported me in for being present here, only open to the people every way. And God for agreeing to be my who are already second, Being a bishop is an only knows how much I third consecrator. third, fourth generation exciting, yet huge appreciate that! Being a born there as well. We ministry in the Church. kid in a foreign country, We are going to have the also have many people Yet a bishop always it’s not that easy, but you presentation Liturgy at in our parishes that works with God and made it so easy for me our beautiful Cathedral have nothing to do with through God. Again, at that time. in Philadelphia on Ukrainian at all. Yet they let’s always remember September 24, 2017 at have come to love our there is nothing possible I also want to thank 3:00 in the afternoon and Liturgy, they came to love in God and with God all all the priests of our I would like to invite all our Church. Our church things are possible. This Archeparchy for of you to come in prayer is, will be, and should is why my prayer and my supporting me all the together and not only to be open to everyone. intention is actually to time, especially by prayer see me as a bishop there This is one of the things rely on the will of God, in the last few weeks. but also to celebrate we are going to pursue on His power, and His us as the church. The with Archbishop Stefan. providence to help me I would like to thank our church which is alive, the Vladyko, I am looking to lead the people that own Archbishop Stefan church which actually forward to working with will be entrusted into my (Soroka) for being here, strives and wants to be you and whatever I can care, to do my very best for being my consecrator, better in holiness, better be of help and of use; I in whatever I possibly but more importantly for in closeness to the Lord will be there. can. And please keep in being my mentor and my and this is what it is all mind that whatever you spiritual father for the last about. I would like to thank all witnessed today did not 16 years. I appreciate of you for watching and happen by chance, not and value it very much. Our churches, especially being here with us. May at all. It actually took a abroad, are open to God Bless you! Amen long time, hard work, I would also like to thank everyone. They are SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 2 Save the Date 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 NOVEMBER 12TH HIERARCHICAL DIVINE LITURGY CELEBRATING 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF ORDER OF BASILIAN FATHERS OF ST. JOSAPHAT, 80 YEARS OF MINISTRY IN USA AND 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF CANONIZATION OF BISHOP MARTYR JOSAPHAT, OSBM. 10:00 AM – WARREN, MI. DECEMBER 25TH CHRISTMAS – NATIVITY OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST YOUR PRAYERFUL PARTICIPATION IN LITURGY IS YOUR BEST GIFT TO JESUS, TO YOURSELF AND TO OTHERS! Happy Birthday Bishop Andriy Rabiy October 1st Bishop Rabiy’s Coat of Arms was designed by Matthew G. Alderman help of Fr. Athanasius McVay. SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 3 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 SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 4 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Development Office September 20, 2017 Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great 215.379.3998 ext 17 215.780.1743 fax [email protected] www.stbasils.com 86th Annual Pilgrimage to the Mother of God Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great Please join us for this year's 86th Annual Pilgrimage honoring the Mother of God which will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2017 on the grounds of the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Saint Basil the Great 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 day begins with the opportunity for confession starting at 9:00 am. A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 am by Archbishop Stefan Soroka and accompanying hierarchy and clergy. The homolist for the Divine Liturgy and Moleben will be His Grace Archbishop Stefan. Lunch will be available afterwards, featuring traditional Ukrainian food. The day will conclude with a prayer service (Moleben) at 4:00 pm at the Grotto. Special programs for children and teens! For further information, please call 215-379-3998 ext. 17 or visit the Sister's website at www.stbasils.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Sisters-of-the-Order-of-St- Basil-the-Great-Jenkintown-PA/280623061977867?fref=ts. Since 1911 the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great have served in the United States. The Sisters strive to be a Praying, Healing, Life-Giving Presence in every community they minister, especially in the field of education. Their Motherhouse is in Fox Chase Manor, Pennsylvania, which is just outside Philadelphia. The Sisters can be reached by email at [email protected] by telephone at 215-379-3998 and by mail at 710 Fox Chase Road, Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046. Their website is www.stbasils.com SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 5 THE PROTECTION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD The Church celebrates the Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God on October 1st. Through this feast we celebrate the appearance of the Mother of God in Constantinople in the tenth century. The account of this appearance is found in the life of St. Andrew, known as the Fool for Christ. During services in the Church of Blachernes, St. Andrew and his disciple, St.