APRIL, 2021 GREGORIAN SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Brandon: 9 am Brandon: 10 am Brandon: 5 pm Portage: 1 pm + Robert Leboutillier + Stanley Zimmerman & Offering: Lawrence Members of His Family & Elsie Makwaychuk Offering: Adelphina Huculak & Family Easter Sunday 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Brandon: 9 am Brandon: 10 am Brandon: 10 am Brandon: 5 pm Portage: 12 pm + Fr. Emil Kardesinec Intention of K of C Brandon: 10 am Intention of Fr. Michael Offering: Fr. Michael and Family with Offering: Barbara & & Dolores Health Issues Marlene MacKalski Offering: Ray & Ann West WELCOME TO COVID-19 LIFTING OF RESTRICTIONS FOR CHURCHES NATIONAL WEEK FOR LIFE AND THE FAMILY New changes came into effect on March 5th include Virtual Tridiocesan Catholic Family Conference- May ST. MARY’S UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH increasing capacity limits at places of worship to 25 6-8, 2021 This year for the National Week for Life and 933 ASSINIBOINE AVENUE percent or 100 people, whichever is lower, with the Family, we are excited to offer a FREE, inspiring BRANDON, MANITOBA physical distancing and mask requirements. Effective three-part Catholic family conference for families: R7A 0G7 Saturday, March 13th there will be an adjustment to parents, grandparents, children and youth while mask use in church: masks may be removed while exploring the heme: “Family, the Domestic Church: a Telephone: (204) 727-2233 parishioners are seated in their pews, are sign of Hope and Life. Walking in the Wilderness, Living Fax: (204) 727-5420 appropriately distanced from other groups and are not in the Light”. May 6, will be an online program for email: [email protected] (Church) singing. However, the masks must be replaced when children/teens featuring a faith-filled comedy, perfect email: [email protected] (Fr. Michael) the parishioner leaves their pew for any reason. The for kids, teens, and families. Bring your popcorn! May 6, Web: www.stmarysukrbrandon.com faithful should pre-register. If there is not enough time will also feature a session for young adults (ages 16+), for this or the expected number of requests fall below sharing personal inspiring stories of living in Christ’s the permitted number, then “registration” may take light while tackling modern-day challenges as well as an EMERGENCY place at the church prior to the service. Each opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration. May 7, for adults, Phone Fr. Michael at: Res: (204) 729-8056 participant must provide their name and contact features moving guest speaker and author, Robert Cell: (204) 729-7819 number in the event that they may have to be Rogers who shares his tragic life-changing story, how contacted if a health issue should arise. Please call God moved to bring light in his darkest moments. Come Dolores at 204-729-8056 to pre-register. For those listen, learn, discuss, and be inspired! May 8, join us DIVINE LITURGIES unable to attend, the Sunday service will be together with your family, and Archbishops LeGatt, Wednesday - Friday - 9:00 AM videotaped and will be available on YouTube later the Gagnon and Huculak as we pray, sing, dance, explore Saturday (English) - 5:00 PM ROSARY AND CONFESSIONS same day. Masks must be worn on entering and and share ways we can be light to each other through Sunday (Bilingual) - 10:00 AM One-half hour before Saturday and exiting. The masks may be removed while receiving family worship, activities & sharing as well as a Sunday Liturgies. communion. concelebrated mass! View poster at www.bit.ly/poster- - Fr. Michael nwlf-2021 For more info & to register online by, DATE READER USHERS SACRISTAN GREETER S a t u r d a y , M a y 1 , v i s i t : T. Yuriy S. Kachur / M. Sheeshka L. Makwaychuk S. Baranyk FATHER BUYACHOK SHOWS SOME PROGRESS, BUT www.lifeandthefamily.com/events/conference or S. Sheeshka D. Federowich / D. Kostiw N. Zemliak L. Olisnevych KEEP HIM IN YOUR PRAYER contact: Nadine Fetherston at (204) 594-0295. B. MacKalski L. Halchyshak / A. Todosichuk I. Dyakiv B. McKay Monsignor Michael Buyachok, who suffered a stroke Free-will donations welcomed. H. Lazaruk R. Kuszak / B. McKay L. Makwaychuk O. Stevenson early in March, has now been transferred to Riverview Health Centre. Due to Covid restrictions, only his * * * * * COLLECTIONS AND DONATIONS: QUOTE OF THE DAY brother Bohdan is able to visit him. However, at the Saturday, Mar 27 $ 180.00 Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not beginning of this trial and since being transferred to HUMOR Sunday, Mar 28 $ 335.00 in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime. Riverview, Monsignor was able to receive some How’s the diet going? Total $ 515.00 - Martin Luther pastoral care from two of our priests – including the Not good. I had eggs for breakfast. Candles $ 70.30 Sacraments. Bohdan tells us that there is some very Scrambled? _ hopeful progress in his therapy and recovery. “His No. Cadbury’s. disposition is really positive!” Please do keep FINANCIAL STATEMENT - FEBRUARY, 2021 Monsignor in your prayer. By the grace of God…. Total Credits: $ 5,846.42 POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION (APRIL 2021) Total Debits: $ 5,108.95 Universal Intention - Fundamental Rights: We pray for ATTENDING DIVINE LITURGY those who risk their lives while fighting for If you are registered to attend Divine Liturgy, especially fundamental rights under dictatorships, authoritarian on weekends, but are unable to do so, please call regimes and even in democracies in crisis. Dolores to cancel as there are parishioners waiting for SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 2021 vacant spots. THE TOUCH OF THE MASTER'S HAND 'Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer Easter Greeting Thought it scarcely worth his while We extend to you a sincere warm greeting on this holy day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Let the echo of this To waste much time on the old violin, greeting resound in every heart of every member in our Ukrainian Catholic Church in Brandon and Portage. May But held it up with a smile. your lives be filled with stability, serenity and truthful joy. May this spiritual holiday overcome all your earthly "What am I bidden, good folks," he cried, encumbrances and allow the risen Christ to fill your hearts with joy, peace, love, and compassion! May this Christian "Who'll start the bidding for me?" greeting: “Christ is Risen”, foster a spiritual renewal in your lives and fill you with its own divine power! "A dollar, a dollar," then, two! Only two? "Two dollars, and who'll make it three? Fr. Michael & Dolores "Three dollars, once; three dollars, twice; Going for three ..." But no, From the room, far back, a grey-haired man Came forward and picked up the bow; Then, wiping the dust from the old violin, Âåëèêoäíe ³òàííÿ And tightening the loose strings, Äî óñ³õ â³ä óñüîãî ñåðöÿ â³òàþ ³ç ñâÿòîì ñâ³òëîãî âîñêðåñ³ííÿ ²ñóñà Õðèñòà! Õàé â³äãîì³í ñë³â ìîãî ïðèâ³òó He played a melody pure and sweet äîñòóêàºòüñÿ äî êîæíîãî ñåðöÿ â³ðíèõ íàøî¿ Óêðà¿íñüêî¿ Êàòîëèöüêî¿ Öåðêâè ó Áðèíäîíü³ òà â Ïîðòèäæó. As a caroling angel sings. Áàæàþ óñ³ì ð³âíîâàãè äóõà, âíóòð³øíüîãî ñïîêîþ òà ïðàâäèâî¿ ðàäîñò³. Öå äóõîâíå ñâÿòî ³ éîìó íå ìîæå ñòàòè í³÷îãî íà çàâàä³. Õàé âîñêðåñëèé Õðèñòîñ óñ³õ âàñ íàïîâíèòü ðàä³ñòþ òà ìèðîì, ëþáîâ’þ é ìèëîñåðäÿì! Áàæàþ, The music ceased, and the auctioneer, ùîá öåé õðèñòèÿíñüêèé ïðèâ³ò: Õðèñòîñ âîñêðåñ, - çâó÷àâ ç ïåðåêîíàííÿ, çàâæäè ïî-íîâîìó òà ùèðî íàïîâíÿâ With a voice that was quiet and low, âàñ ñâîºþ äóõîâíîþ ñèëîþ! Said: "What am I bid for the old violin?" O. Ìèõàéëî And he held it up with the bow. ³ Äîëîðåñ "A thousand dollars, and who'll make it two? Two thousand! And who'll make it three? Three thousand, once; three thousand, twice; And going and gone," said he. The people cheered, but some of them cried, "We do not quite understand What changed its worth?" Swift came the reply: "The touch of a master's hand." And many a man with life out of tune, And battered and scarred with sin, Is auctioned cheap to the thoughtless crowd, Much like the old violin. A "mess of potage," a glass of wine; A game — and he travels on. He is "going" once, and "going" twice, He's "going" and almost "gone." But the Master comes and the foolish crowd Never can quite understand The worth of a soul and the change that's wrought By the touch of the Master's hand. Myra B. Welch EASTER PASTORAL LETTER OF THE BISHOPS OF CANADA Remember, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, that we do not walk alone in this mission. Jesus Christ promises, "I am with you always until the end of the age" (Mt 28:20). May your hearts be aflame with passion to know the Risen March 30, 2021 Christ. May you be inspired to share your faith in Jesus Christ with others. May your hearts be filled with overflowing joy on realizing the presence of the Risen Christ within you. May you know the peace of the Risen Christ. May your 2021 PASTORAL LETTER Easter celebrations be filled with much joy, inner peace, and heartfelt love shared with your family and with all OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF CANADA whom you love and meet in the exciting journey of life. ON THE OCCASION OF THE FEAST OF God's choicest blessings be upon you, because Christ is Risen! THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! To the Very Reverend Clergy, Monastics and Religious Sisters and Brothers, Seminarians and Laity of the Ukrainian Sincerely Yours in Christ, Catholic Church in Canada: Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! + Lawrence Huculak, OSBM, Metropolitan Archbishop of Winnipeg + David Motiuk, Eparchial Bishop of Edmonton; Apostolic Administrator of New Westminster Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, + Bryan Bayda, CSsR, Eparchial Bishop of Saskatoon; Apostolic Administrator of Toronto + Michael Wiwchar, CSsR, Bishop Emeritus of Saskatoon This is the day that the Lord has made; + Severian Yakymyshyn, OSBM, Bishop Emeritus of New Westminster let us rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24) + Stephen Chmilar, Bishop Emeritus of Toronto The Easter event is filled with much dramatic activity! The women go to the tomb where Jesus' body was placed.