Epistle: Acts 9:32-42 Gospel: John 5:1-15

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1 737 Bannerman Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R2X 1J9 ph , fax , hall: stnicholaschurch.ca Parish Administered by: The Order of St. Basil the Great (Basilian Fathers) Fr. Zachary Shwaluk, OSBM Fr. Thomas Kobak, OSBM Fr. Isidore Dziadyk, OSBM Fr. Gabriel Haber, OSBM Pastor Assistant Pastor Assistant Pastor Provincial Superior Parish Bulletin: Sunday, April 17, 2016 Volume 52/16 Sunday of the Paralytic Христос Воскрес! Воістину Воскрес! Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! Lesia Wozny Parish Office Hours: Parish Secretary Monday to Friday 9am-4pm Liturgical Schedule: Sundays: Weekdays: 8:40am Rosary 6:55am (Ukrainian) 9:00am (Ukrainian) 11:45am Rosary 12:00pm (English) 7:00pm (English) Holy Days of Obligation & First Fridays of the Month 6:55am & 7:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) 15 minutes before Divine Liturgy on Sundays & First Fridays Sacrament of Baptism & Chrismation (Confirmation) by appointment with the Pastor Sacrament of Holy Matrimony (Marriage) by appointment with the Pastor at least 6 months in advance Sacrament of Holy Anointing (Sacrament of the Sick) by appointment Funerals by appointment with the Pastor Icon of the Sunday of the Paralytic Epistle: Acts 9:32-42 Gospel: John 5:1-15

2 St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Bulletin - April 17, 2016 vol 52/16 We extend a joyous welcome to all our parishioners and guests that have come to join us this Sunday of the Paralytic in offering praise to God, as we continue to celebrate in the joy of Our Lord s Glorious Resurrection. The seasonal greeting (appropriate until Ascension Thursday) is Христос Воскрес! or Christ is Risen!, to which one responds: Воістину Воскрес! or Indeed He is Risen! parish community... Divine Liturgy Intentions: Apr , 2016 Sunday, April 17 - Sunday of The Paralytic 9:00 am Health of Pauline Ehr 12:00 pm +Oleh Romaniw 7:00 pm Parish & Parishioners Monday, April 18 6:55 am +Adeline Sopiwnyk Tuesday, April 19 6:55 am Health of Pauline Ehr Wednesday, April 20 Thursday, April 21 6:55 am Health of Gloria Leniuk Friday, April 22 6:55 am Health of Kim Mathew Saturday, April 23- Feast of St. George, Great Martyr - Non Obligatory Sunday, April 24- Sunday of the Samaritan Woman 9:00 am Health of Helen Schentag 12:00 pm +Anne Guly 7:00 pm Parish and Parishioners Monday, April 25 6:55 am Intention of the Donor Tuesday, April 26 Wednesday, April 27 LAST Sunday s offering Sunday, April 10, 2016 Envelopes (157): $2, Loose: $90.85 Liturgical volunteer schedule Please remember that the Epistle Reader for the 12 pm Liturgy is responsible for reading the Announcements prior to Liturgy. Sunday, April 17, :00 am Sacristan Dennis Kowalchuk Dave Anderson Myron Semegen Rosary (8:40am) Doreen Procopchuk 12:00 pm Sacristan Peter Skrinski Gord Libitka Peter Kubas Epistle Reader Willow Yakiwchuk Rosary (11:45am) Donna Libitka Sunday, April 24, :00 am Sacristan Larry Gambrel Dave Anderson Myron Semegen Rosary (8:40am) Doreen Procopchuk 12:00 pm Sacristan Gord Libitka Peter Kubas Epistle Reader Justin Yakiwchuk Rosary (11:45am) Christopher Robinson Snc Please remember in your prayers those who are in hospitals, care homes and those who are not able to join us actively in our community. Feel free to submit to the Parish Office the name of anyone who is ill and in need of our prayers. Please pray for the health of Mary Sumka, Michele Moore, Walter Krawec, Zonia Patson, Merlyn Onyschuk, Olive Yaremko, Mary Gramiak, Mary Melnyk, Stefa Diakiw, Mildred Kucher, Robert Erstelle, Connie Onyschuk, Tekla Boiwka, Sukaylo Family, Pauline Ehr & Walter Kushka.

3 This SNC Sunday, April 17, 2016 Regular Sunday Schedule 11:00 am Holy Communion Catechism 7:00 pm Evening Liturgy 7:00 pm Men s Club Meeting Thursday, April 21, :45 pm K of C: Executive Meeting 7:30 pm K of C: General Meeting Sunday, April 24, 2016 Regular Sunday Schedule 11:00 am Holy Communion Catechism 7:00 pm Evening Liturgy Apostleship of prayer group The Holy Father s Intentions for April 2016: Universal: That small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labor. Evangelization: That Christians in Africa may give witness to love and faith in Jesus Christ amid political-religious conflicts. Next Moleben: Sunday, May 6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration: Friday, May 3 pm Parish Council Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 3, following 7pm 7:30 pm) Knight of Columbus Next Meeting: Thursday, April 21 Executive 6:45 pm General 7:30 pm Perogy st. nick s Tuesday, April 7am- Perogy Preparation Wednesday, April 7am - Perogy Making Only 5 more weeks till the Perogy Crew breaks for the Summer! Stock up now and call Theresa to place your orders. Men s club Next Meeting: Today, Sunday, April 7pm ucwlc Regional Meeting: Wednesday, April 27, 7pm - St. Anne s Parish (35 Marcie Street) first communion catechism classes Class today at 11 am in the Parish Hall. Final Exam with Fr. Zachary: Sunday, April 24, 2016 First Confessions: Saturday, April 30, 10 am Hall Set Up: Saturday, April 30, 10 am Parents, Please submit your number of invited guests to the Parish Office by April 24, First Holy Communion Liturgy will be Sunday, May 1, 9am (English) PRAYERS and condolences Our Prayers and Condolences are extended to the family and friends of +Ivan Terepa, whose funerals was held on Friday. Please keep his family in your prayers. May God grant him Eternal Rest! Вічная Пам ять! Parish Photo Directory NO MORE BOOKINGS AVAILABLE. Only submitted photos accepted for those families that still wish to be included in the Parish Photo Directory. Please submit your photo, preferred in Portrait layout and $20 to the Parish Office by April 25. Any questions contact Geraldine Kwasny at or gkwasny@shaw.ca Attention Organizations: Please have write ups submitted into the Parish Office by April 25. Electronic copies preferred. Who are your Members at Large Members at Large are elected individuals that are on our Parish Council board to represent YOU, the Parishioner. If you wish to bring something to the attention of the Parish Council or have suggestions/ comments that would be important to know, please do not hesitate to approach any of these individuals and they would be happy to listen! Our 2016 Members at Large include: Pat Peckover, Jonathan Zulyniak, Olga Klopick & Peter Muzyka

4 Dome Light Project Thanks to the quick and efficient work done by Ambrosie Lighting & Electrical Services, fixtures have been all replaced with new, energy-saving LED light fixtures. The cost for this project is approximately $16,000 (including taxes). All Donations from parishioners toward this necessary repair project will be acknowledged in the bulletin when received (unless requested to be listed as Anonymous). Please mark on the envelope DOME LIGHTS. Your generosity for this substantial maintenance initiative is greatly appreciated. Last week s donations: Connor & Mary Anne Lynch $ Helen Korban $ Julie Halabicki $ Rose-Marie Natyna $ Mandy Smaczylo $ Barbara Ewasko $ Gerry & Margaret Lacho $ Anonymous $ Donations made in memory of +Ivan Terepa: Walter & Olga Eschuk $ Joyce Kolach $ Maria & Metro Harasemiw $ Joseph Sobko $ Enil & Joan Sikorsky $ Frank & Elaine Grzenda $ Through your generosity $4, has been collected of our $16, goal. Thank you for your donation! FUTURE COLUMBARIUM AT HOLY family cemetery Pre-Construction Offer. This summer, Holy Family Cemetery will be installing a second columbarium, similar to the existing one. As we make the necessary preparations, Holy Family Cemetery is pleased to introduce a limited pre-construction offer on the purchase of niches in the new unit. Purchase a niche in the new columbarium before July 1, 2016 and save 15%. Be among the first to secure a niche in this unique structure while the selection and price are optimal! For details, please contact the Cemetery Office. ( ) Vocation Discernment Retreat There will be a Vocation Discernment Weekend Retreat at the Basilian Fathers House of Studies, ( Ave, Edmonton, Alberta). The Retreat begins on Friday, April 22. Come for prayers/ hours at 5:15 pm, which is followed by supper at 5:30 pm. It ends with the Sunday morning Divine Liturgy at St. Basil s on April 24, It is open to men 18 years old and older, and the retreat, including all meals and 2 night lodgings (Friday and Saturday) is FREE. If you want to know what the monastic life is like, then this retreat is for you! To reserve a spot, give us a call at (preferably before April 16, 2016). If you know a young man that might be interested, please pass this message on to him. Thank you! Fr. Daniel Wach, OSBM, Director - Basilian House of Studies. beyond our parish community 12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care All people of faith are invited to join the Catholic Women s League of Canada in 12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care on May 4, This is designed to take place during the National Hospice Palliative Care Week (organized by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association) as a profound witness to the sanctity of human life. See poster for more details. Eastern prayer rope workshop St. John the Apostle Ukrainian Catholic Church has an open invitation to an Eastern Prayer Rope Workshop on Saturday April, 30th. It will be facilitated by Fr. Taras Kchik, C.Ss.R, the chaplain of The Welcome Home. Please poster for details. If you are interested, you can RSVP to Cheryl at A Day of Prayer UCWLC invite you for A Day of Prayer with the Icon of our Mother of Perpetual Help Saturday, May 14, 2016 with presentor Fr. Dmytro Dnistrian, CSSR. Time to pray. Time to ask for the Grace of God. Time to reflect upon the Icon. RSVP Joanne Kullman or jk489@ icloud.com. See poster for more details.

5 Family, Youth and Young Adult Events Young Adults of SNC As Pope Francis has said to young people, Have Courage. Go Forward. Make Noise. NOW AVAILABLE! us at or call/text Lesia at for more info, including time and place we will meet at next! For more Family, Youth and Young Adult Events, please see the Bulletin Board in the Link! UR Youth (Grade 8-12) Friday, April 7pm - Catholic Underground Concert with Jesse Manibusan at St. Bernadette Parish (820 Cottonwood Rd.) Rides available from St. Joseph s at 6:20pm or meet at the concert at 6:45pm. Contact Michelle for more info. rymcssr@gmail.com or call/text Immaculate Heart of Mary School Applications for enrollment are now being accepted- Nursery to Grade 8 co-ed, Ukrainian Catholic school. If you are interested in having your child educated in a Christian environment, please inquire to book your own personal tour. Phone: (204) ihms@ihms.mb.ca For more information about Immaculate Heart of Mary School visit: Postcards also available in the Church Vestibule. Mini College 2016 Who For children Ages 6-13 What Ukrainian day program co-sponsored by St. Andrew s College and the Manitoba Parents for Ukrainian Education. Learn Ukrainian while having fun! Where St. Andrew s College, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus (29 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, MB) When Week 1: July 18-22, 2016, 8:30 am - 4 pm Week 2: July 25-29, 2016, 8:30 am - 4 pm Week 3: August 2-5, 2016, 8:30 am - 4 pm For more info. pick up a booklet from the church vestibule or contact Genia Busing available. lights. camera. camp! Ukrainian Park Catholic Children s Camp invites you. A camp experience while nurturing the development of Christian values. Located on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg, 9.5 km north of Gimli. This year they will be rolling out the red carpet and getting ready for the Golden Pysanky Awards. July 3 - July 10, 2016 Grades 6-10 (as of June 30, 2016) July 10-July 17, 2016 K - Grade 6 (as of June 30, 2016) A Leadership/Counsellor Program will be held during the second week for Grades Applications are available in all Parishes and Catholic Schools. Junior and Senior counsellor resumes and Parent volunteers are most welcome. For more information please visit (under Ministries) or call or th Annual rusalka Ukrainian Dance Camp July 17-23, Ages yrs. located at Ukrainian Park, North of Gimli. Ukrainian cultural and sports activities included! Guest instructors Anna and Vasyl Kanevets. Hannia htarasiuk@mymts.net or check out for more information. s.e.r.v.e This could be a game-changer for YOU! SERVE 2016 has now been changed to June 2-17, Finish up your spring courses in May and then join us at The Welcome Home in June! Application deadline is now May 5th! This experience is free and all participants receive an honourarium... it really can t get much better! S.E.R.V.E (Summer Endeavour in a Redemptorist Volunteer Experience) Enjoy community life, learn about Redemptorist spirituality, volunteer in various inner-city organizations and relax during a weekend lake retreat! For young adults ages years. For more information or to request an application contact Michelle at rymcssr@gmail.com or call/text

6 beyond our parish community cont d... NAtional Week for Life and Family (May 8-15) Monday, May 9, 6:30 pm- Annual Mass for Life: Join the Gospel of Life at Holy Eucharist Parish (505 Watt St.). Join the faithful from Winnipeg s three Archeparchy/Archdioceses for a Divine 8 pm- Late Night with the Bishops: Talk-show style conversation with Winnipeg s three Catholic Archbishops organized and led by the youth (but everyone is encouraged to attend) Wednesday, May 11, 7 pm- L.I.F.E. Life is for the Living : Evening of story-telling by people who have been involved with palliative care and dealing with end-of-life situations. Thursday, May 12, 10:30 am: Service at St. Mary s 11:30 am - March for Life: Gathering for the March at the Legislative Building followed by speakers and closing remarks. Organized by the Knights of Columbus. Pick up Life s Vision Spring Newsletter from the Church Vestibule. Holy Family Home chapel Project Please join K of C, Fourth Degree, Canon Luhovy Assembly # 0374 for their 39th Annual Charity Dinner & Draw benefiting the Holy Family Home Chapel Project. Thursday, May 19, 2016 at St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Parish (35 Marcie Street). For further info. or tickets, see poster or contact S.K. Robert or Lubov SSMI Foundation (1085 Main St.) at th annual walk for mary The 18th Annual Walk for Mary will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Holy Eucharist Parish (Watt & Munroe). Pledge forms are available at all Parishes and Catholic Schools. This year s theme is Walking and Praying for Gorgiveness in this Year of Mercy. For more info call or Parish information & contacts... Sacraments Baptism & Chrismation - for infants and adults; by arrangement in advance with the Pastor. For infants- the parents of the child to be baptized must personally meet with the Pastor on Sunday after one of the Divine Liturgies prior to making arrangements with the Parish Office. Holy Matrimony (Marriage) - please make an appointment with the Pastor at least six months in advance. All couples are required to attend the Marriage Preparation Program held usually during the Lenten season and are expected to be active members of the church community. Anointing of the Sick - for healing and recovery, in all cases of surgery and grave illness (spiritual or physical), please call the Parish Office at For emergencies outside of Parish Office Hours, please press 3 when prompted by the phone message. parish contact info Pastoral Council Chair: Peter Muzyka pmuzyka@mymts.net Ukrainian Catholic Women s League (UCWLC) President: Marlene Skrinski pmskrinski@shaw.ca St. Nicholas Men s Club President: Willie Korchynski dwwillie@mymts.net Apostleship of Prayer Leader: Sophie Manulak Knights of Columbus- Fr. Filipow Council Grand Knight: George Ehr gpehr@shaw.ca Choir (Ukrainian) President: Helen Goshlak Adult Bible Study & Sacramental Prep Facilitator: Fr. Thomas Kobak, OSBM kobak_77@yahoo.ca Adult Faith Program Facilitator: Fr. Zachary Shwaluk, OSBM zachary@osbm.ca Perogy Crew Theresa Antoniuk forgot your Donation envelope? Forget about remembering to bring your donation envelope and sign up for the Automatic Debit Program at St. Nick s.