Sunday Of the prodigal son February 17, This Week at Saints Peter & Paul

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1 Sunday Of the prodigal son February 17, 2019 The Redemptorists and parishioners of Saints Peter & Paul would like to extend a warm welcome to all our guests. We are pleased that you have come to pray with us on this Holy day. This Week at Saints Peter & Paul Sunday, Feb. 17 No Sunday School Monday, Feb. 18 9:00 A.M. Divine Liturgy No Children s Programs (Family Day) Tuesday, Feb. 19 9:00 A.M. Parish Potato Peeling Session 1:30 P.M. Seniors Birthday Party Wednesday, Feb. 20 8:00 A.M. Parish Perogy Making Session Thursday, Feb. 21 6:30 P.M. UCWLC General Meeting & Installation of new officers Sunday, Feb :00 A.M. K of C Breakfast following Divine Liturgy Blessing of new vestments No Sunday School 12:15 P.M. PARISH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 6:30 P.M. Bible Study LITURGY INTENTIONS Sun. Feb. 17 Sunday of the Prodigal Son 1 Cor. 6:12-20 Luke 15: :00 P.M. (Sat.) God s Blessings Sawyer..Grace 9:00 A.M. Health & God s Blessings Jerry Ewanchyna, Jr Saints Peter & Paul K of C 11:00 A.M. For Our Parishioners Mon. Feb. 18 Pope Leo 1 John 2:18-3:10 Mark 11:1-11 9:00 A.M. James (Jim) Greer..SSMI Sisters Tues. Feb. 19 Apostle Archippus 1 John 3:11-20 Mark 14: :30 A.M. Russell..Mildred, Brenda, Gerald & Family Wed. Feb. 20 Venerable Leo of Catania 1 John 3:21-4:6 Mark 14:43-15:1 7:30 A.M. Fr. Peter Pidskalny, C.Ss.R.Bernie, Marlene & Joseph Bodnar Thurs. Feb. 21 Venerable Timothy 1 John 4:20-5:21 Mark 15:1-15 7:30 A.M. Donald Zuck..Julia Saganski Fri. Feb. 22 Finding of the relics of Martyr Eugenios 2 John 1:1-13 Mark 15:22-25; :30 A.M. Eugene Hyshka..Saints Peter & Paul Knights of Columbus Sat. Feb. 23 All Souls Saturday 1 Cor. 10:23-28 Luke 21:8-9; 25-27; :00 A.M. Divine Liturgy & SOROKOUSTY Sun. Feb. 24 Meat-fare Sunday 1 Cor. 8:8-9:2 Matt. 25: :00 P.M. (Sat.) God s Blessings for all those who have been praying for my healing...vi Zabinsky 10:00 A.M. For Our Parishioners Please pray for: Fr. Vladimir Kolpakov, C.Ss.R. Fr. Len Ratushniak, C.Ss.R. Marguerite Chura Zenon Derkach Wendy Friedrich Martha Greschuk Deb Larmour Mary Patrick Patricia Trischuk John Wandzura Vi Zabinsky

2 S S D D D DEEPEST SYMPATHY Sympathy and prayers to the families of Morris Senkowski: Brother to Orest (Angie) Senkowski & Lori-Ann (Robert) Brown and nephew to Bill (Sophie) Senkowski. Вічная Пам ять! GOD GRANT HIM ETERNAL MEMORY! Вічная Пам ять! We live as Christian stewards, who receive God s gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord. Your Return Gift to God: February 10, 2019 Regular: $4, Loose: $41.00 Serving Schedule Saturday, February 16-5:00 P.M. Epistle Reader Carol Pawluk Ushers Lorne & Veronica Thoms Lead Singers Lead Singers & Volunteers Altar Servers / Children of Mary Volunteers Sunday, February 17-9:00 A.M. Epistle Reader Yurij Popowych Ushers Leonard & Carol Bzdel Lead Singers Church Choir Altar Servers / Children of Mary Volunteers Sunday, February 17-11:00 A.M. Epistle Reader Daryl Pasternak Ushers Daryl & Bev Pasternak Lead Singers Cantor & Music Ministry Volunteer Singers Altar Servers / Children of Mary Volunteers * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Saturday, February 23-5:00 P.M. Epistle Reader Anne Porter Ushers Anne Porter, Charlotte Olson Lead Singers Cantor & Music Ministry Volunteer Singers Altar Servers Joseph Wasylow, Camden Spilchuk, Austin Shular Children of Mary Alyssa Shular, Allyson Wasylow Sunday, February 24-10:00 A.M. Epistle Reader Lissa Gruza Ushers Murray & Lissa Gruza Lead Singers Combined Choirs Altar Servers Daniel Olenick, Allister/Elliott Malin, Colby White, Gabriel Ducasse Children of Mary Morgan/Karissa White, Julia Malin The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon Covenant of Care Abuse and Misconduct Protocol is designed to ensure that all allegations of physical and sexual abuse and other misconduct are handled responsibly, transparently and with all due care and attention. To speak to someone about a concern please contact your Pastor, Parish Coordinators of Care (PCC) Theresa Gogol or Andrea Swann, at or Deb Larmour, Eparchial Coordinator of Care, at (Ext. 228) or covenantofcare@skeparchy.org More information is available on the Eparchial Website,

3 We have 2 metal filing cabinets for sale. Both have 4 drawers. One is narrow and the other is wide. They can be viewed in the parish auditorium. Please call Theresa during office hours or sspp@sasktel.net if interested and to arrange pick up. SOROKOUSTY SERVICES Prayers For The Deceased Sorokousty Service is celebrated with the Divine Liturgy on All Souls Saturday, this year the dates are FEBRUARY 23rd, MARCH 16th, 23rd & 30th and June 8th. If you wish to have your deceased family members remembered during these services, please use your February 10th colored Sorokousty envelope for your offering and list of deceased family/friends and place it in the collection basket or drop it off at the office. If you are writing a cheque please make it payable to the Ukrainian Catholic Mission. The recommended offering (stipend) for Sorokousty is $ Request for Donations Recently, new vestments were purchased to supplement the vestments for the Priests, Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers, and Altar Servers of our parish. These vestments will ensure that all the men and boys who serve our parish have the best sizing required to serve at the Table of the Lord. Some of our parish organizations have contributed towards these vestments. If you as a family or individual wish to donate to help offset the cost of the vestments, your donation would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be placed in one of the pink visitor envelopes. Please label the pink envelope Donation for Vestments and indicate your envelope number. If you are writing a cheque, please make it payable to Saints Peter & Paul Church and on the memo line write vestment donation. The envelope can be placed in the Sunday collection basket. These donations will be included in your 2019 parish tax receipts. PARISH UPCOMING EVENTS * PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF DATE (Only for perogy making session) Potato peeling session Tuesday, February 19th at 9:00 A.M. Perogy making session Wednesday, February 20th at 8:00 A.M. Please come out and give us a hand!

4 Seniors News The seniors next birthday party honoring members with birthdays in January and February will be held on Tuesday, February 19 th. The afternoon will begin at 2:00 p.m. with a hot lunch being served at 4:30 p.m. The cost will be $5.00 per member. The phoning committee will be calling to get the count of those attending. The doors will open at 1:30 p.m. for the early birds looking to get the best seat. See you on the 19 th. Thanks. Walt ATTENTION Saints Peter & Paul UCWLC On Thursday, February 21, 2019, we will have Installation of Officers at 6:30 p.m. in the church, followed by the General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the church auditorium. Your attendance is important as decisions will be made for Oristeen Kulyk, President Saints Peter & Paul Knights of Columbus # ANNOUNCEMENTS: * Our next Knights of Columbus Breakfast will be held after the 10:00 a.m. Liturgy Sunday, February 24, Menu: Ham, Eggs, Hash browns, Toast, Fruit, Juice & Coffee The Knights thank all parishioners for your support! * The next Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 in the church auditorium. Executive Meeting at 6:30 p.m. and General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Please come help us make important decisions. NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 12:15 p.m. in the Auditorium PLEASE NOTE: There will only be ONE Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 24 th. Featuring a special presentation about parish children s programs and youth ministry in All parishioners are urged to attend!

5 SOLEMN COMMUNION PARENT MEETING Monday, February 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory Boardroom. Important that all parents attend for information and discussion planning regarding the Solemn Holy Communion Weekend. Any questions, call Andrea at (rectory) or UCWLC News PASKA making February 26 th, 27 th, 28 th & March 1 st Please come out to help! REDEMPTORIST YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Forgive and Reflect Calling all young adults! Please join us for Forgive and Reflect on Sunday, March 3, 2019 in the rectory. We will gather with the parish for Forgiveness Vespers in church at 7:00 p.m. Then, we will head over to the rectory around 8:00 p.m. for reflection and discussion on forgiveness using parables and events from the Gospels as a springboard. You are Invited to participate in the beautiful Pre-Sanctified Liturgy services during Great Lent as a Reader or Chanter of Psalms. The services are held on Wednesday & Friday evenings. We are hoping to see an increase in attendance and participation at these services. Please contact Nadya Berezowski at nadya.berezowski@yahoo.ca if you are interested or would like to get involved.

6 Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Knights of Columbus # PARISH FISH SUPPER Friday, March 8, :30 p.m. (Following the 5:30 p.m. Pre-Sanctified Liturgy) Church Auditorium (10 th Street East & Munroe Avenue) Ticket Prices Adults: $15.00 Children 7 to 13: $7.00 Children 6 & under: FREE Door Prize sponsored by Park Funeral Home: Two draws of 2 tickets each to the Saskatchewan Rush game on March 16, Wine and beer will be sold at the supper. Tickets will be sold after each Saturday & Sunday Divine Liturgy until Sunday, March 3, Please join us for fish, fellowship and friendship! Eparchial Needs Collection Envelope Our eparchy has determined the special collection for the month of February to be allocated for Eparchial Needs requests for Eparchial donations, Earthcare, Hospitals, Ecumenism, etc. If you would like to contribute to this cause, please use your Eparchial Needs envelope. FOR SALE: Perogies $25.00 / 5 dozen bag Cabbage rolls $15.00 / 3 dozen bag ($5.00 per dozen) * Available 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Rectory * * Please bring your own carry bag *

7 ATTENTION: All Children and Youth The 1 st Sunday of the Great Fast is called the Sunday of Orthodoxy. It is the day we celebrate the return of icons to the churches. In the 8 th and 9 th centuries the church was persecuted for its use of icons in the church. At the Seventh Ecumenical Council it was decided to allow icons for use in churches and for private devotions. In celebration of this great event we are having a procession with icons at the beginning of the 11:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy on Sunday, March 10 th, the First Sunday of the Great Fast. All children who wish to be part of the procession are asked to bring an icon from home (with a stand) to carry into the church for the procession. The icon will remain in front of the altar until after liturgy. Please contact Andrea Swann, Children s Program Coordinator, to let her know if your child(ren) will be participating in this special event or if you have any questions. You can her at: sspp.chprograms@sasktel.net; or call her at the rectory Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. noon at Eparchy of Saskatoon Marriage Preparation Program Crown them with Honor and Glory Saturday, March 2, 2019 Saskatoon, SK. 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Chancery Office (214 Avenue M South) Engaged? Planning a wedding in 2019? Congratulations! At this one-day intensive course you will be immersed in the beauty and richness of our unique Byzantine Catholic wedding ceremony and learn within that context some of the keys to a happy lifelong marriage. Please speak immediately with your Pastor, Fr. Michael Smolinski C.Ss.R., about your plans. For more information and to register for the course Deborah Larmour at uwitness2family@skeparchy.org

8 Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada (UCBC) Bishop Roborecki Branch Youth Bowling Evening Bishop Roborecki Branch (Saskatoon) of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada is sponsoring a Youth Bowling Evening on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Eastview Bowl. All school-aged children and youth, from grade 5 and up, that are members of any Ukrainian Catholic parish in the Saskatoon area are invited and encouraged to take part in this activity. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Parents/caregivers are welcome to cheer on the players. There is no cost for participants. Shoes are provided at no charge. Registration Deadline Monday, March 4, 2019 Register with Eparchial Youth Coordinator, Viktoriia Marko, at uwitness2youth@gmail.com or Bill Gulka at w.gulka@sasktel.net Deanery Stewardship Forums Like to be informed?... Here is your opportunity! You are invited for the opportunity to hear and share information within your deanery and become aware of developments and trends in other pastoral districts. The Forums will be presented from 1:00-5:00 p.m. for the Saskatoon and Prince Albert Deaneries on March 23 rd in the Dormition Church Basement ( th Street, West, Saskatoon, SK.) Who should attend: ~ Parish Council Representatives * All interested laity and organization leaders in the Deanery are welcome. Nutrition break will be provided. ~ Clergy You are encouraged to attend, be informed and contribute! OF INTEREST * BIRTHDAY PARTY at ST. JOSEPH S HOME TODAY, Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. (33 Valens Drive, Saskatoon, SK.) Celebrating the birthdays of the residents for the month of February. Sponsored by Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood (UCBC) Bishop Roborecki Branch-St. George s Cathedral, Saskatoon, SK. Come join the Sisters of St. Joseph, the celebrants, their families, residents and sponsoring group for an afternoon birthday party celebration, with a snack and entertainment.

9 * FULL-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN (CHAS) The Catholic Health Association of Saskatchewan (CHAS) is a faith-based, not-for-profit association committed to providing leadership, education and resources for all who serve in the healing ministry of Christ in health care, parishes and communities. The Executive Director directs and coordinates all CHAS activities consistent with the Association s vision and mission and the Board of Directors policies; submits policy and program initiatives for Board approval; directs the work of the CHAS staff; prepares the annual budget and oversees accounting procedures; plans the Annual General Meeting and annual convention; serves as a resource for Catholic health facilities, plans seminars and workshops; travels as required; and collaborates with other stakeholders and the Saskatchewan Bishops. More information available at Please submit cover letter and resume by Friday, February 22, 2019 to the CHAS office at # Taylor Street East, Saskatoon, SK. S7H 5H9 or catholichealth@chassk.ca Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. * ST. VOLODYMYR UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC PARK INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. St. George s Cathedral Auditorium. There are: FOUR - THREE Year Term - Director Positions to be filled. Members of the Eparchy of Saskatoon, this is your park, would you like to make a difference? Want to get involved in the larger Eparchial Community? Know someone who does? For more information contact: Travis Hutsal travishutsal@gmail.com, Dwayne Sabulsky desabulsky@sasktel.net or Bernie Bodnar bandmbodnar@shaw.ca * NET CANADA: APPLICATION NOW OPEN for NET CANADA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Are you passionate about reaching young people in the Catholic Church? NET Canada is looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to lead the staff and missionaries from the headquarters in Ottawa! Location: Ottawa, Ontario. Pay: Starting Salary 70K (commensurate with experience). Deadline: February 28, Start date: Negotiable. More information and qualifications»» Full list of responsibilities»» - If you have the qualifications and share our passion for our mission, we invite you to forward your resume and cover letter to: Executive Director Application: ED.Application@netcanada.ca * WESTERN CANADIAN CATHOLIC HOME SCHOOL CONFERENCE All parents & young adults are welcome to attend the Western Canadian Catholic Home School Conference, March 7-9, 2019 at Providence Renewal Centre, Edmonton, Alberta. Theme: Total Trust, Complete Surrender. Includes daily Mass, Adoration and Benediction. Highlight: Home Schooling Information Social on Friday night. Registration Information: Veronica at or wcchscreg@shaw.ca * DIOCESAN FAMILY CONFERENCE Diocese of Prince Albert April 26, 27 & 28, 2019 "Family: Hope for the Church and for the World." Register by Friday, April For Registration and for more information visit the website at or call Fr. Bernabe Millan J. Sajonas at The Diocesan Family Conference is organized by Bishop Albert Thevenot, M. Afr. & the Adult Faith Formation Commission. Join the Call for Conscience We, Catholics, Christians and all people of good will are asking the Saskatchewan legislature to create and support a bill which would deal with conscience rights for doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals who cannot participate in euthanasia/assisted suicide in good conscience. One way to show your support for this campaign is to go to the Call for Conscience website at to learn more, join the "Call for Conscience" and write directly to your Health Ministers asking them to support legislative protection for Saskatchewan healthcare professionals. You may also join us after the Divine Liturgies on the weekend of February 24 th to sign letters to our Health Ministers. These letters will be at the back of the Church ready for your Name, Signature, address and address on February 24 th. It is hoped that the Campaign will not only raise awareness of the need for this legislation but generate over 14,000 letters to be presented at the Legislature, to make our views known in support of Conscience Protection laws in our Province. If you are interested in helping out with the campaign please contact our pastor, Fr. Michael, at

10 On Going Home: The Repentance of the Prodigal We ve all had moments like that the moment when you wake up and realize you ve been a complete moron. The Prodigal Son had one such moment when he realized he was being idiotic and stupid, (or in the more elegant language of the parable, when he came to himself ). He had left home for a far country in a fever of determination to break free from the old dull ways of domesticity and to taste all that the world had to offer. After a whirlwind of parties and loose living, he found that all that the world had to offer him now was poverty, hunger, sickness, and degradation. Yes, degradation: he was so desperate for food that he took a job from a local farmer feeding his pigs. For a Jew, there was not much further down to go. Then he had his moment: here he was, working himself to death and still starving, while his father s servants were not working as hard and eating quite well. That was when he decided he would swallow what was left of his pride, go and humble himself before his father, and ask for a job. He even rehearsed his speech he would kneel before the old man and say, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired servants. He might be refused a job or even be run off the property (or worse yet, meet his elder brother), but it was worth a shot. The alternative was starvation and death in a foreign land. When he returned home, he found a surprise waiting for him. When his father saw him approaching from a distance, he ran and embraced him and kissed him (Luke 15:20). The original Greek text and the original culture make the father s response even more amazing. The Greek text doesn t simply say he embraced him, but fell on his neck. And it doesn t say he kissed him (which would be phileo in the Greek), but the more intensive kataphileo he kissed him repeatedly, covered him with kisses. And don t miss the significance of the fact that the father ran to him, for dignified adult men like this did not run and certainly they did not run to their children. But this father ran. More than that, the father didn t even let him finish his well-rehearsed speech. The boy got as far as stammering out, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son. The son was only expecting to stay in the shack with the hired hands, and maybe to have a little bit of meat once in a while. He didn t get to add the crucial bit about treat me as one of your hired servants. Instead, his father reinstated the boy utterly and completely, clothing him as befit his true son with a fine robe, shoes for his bare and blistered feet, and a ring of authority on his finger. Use with permission from DLTK s Do you see yourself as the prodigal son? This parable tells us what God will do for us as prodigal sons and daughters. God as a loving Father, will take us in His arms, and will put the ring upon our finger; and He will kill the fatted calf, and we will feast sumptuously for all eternity. The prodigal had to journey for quite some way before his Father saw him. He was quite a ways away, and he still had to travel a long way. Rectifying our life is like that. It takes a long time, and a lot of effort, but the Church tells us clearly what the effect of it will be, what the outcome will be. Keep this in your mind. It s very important to remember because when you start to think of your sins, they will overwhelm you if you don t realize the love of God. Next Sunday, the Sunday after that, and all the Sundays and services of Great Lent, are full of recounting and remembering our sins, our unrighteousness and our wickedness. So today, decide to arise. And when you fall down tomorrow, get up out of the dust and continue to walk. And if you cannot walk, then crawl, but keep going towards God. And if you have fixed in your mind what God has promised, then God will help you. No matter how weak you feel, you will have the strength to be saved. Returning to sanity, and to the Father s embrace - and to a house of feasting and music and joy - sounds like a plan. Great Lent is coming, and it tells us we have been feeding the pigs long enough. Let s all go home. Adapted with appreciation from: Orthodox Church in America

11 Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Served by the Ukrainian Catholic Redemptorists 10 th Street East and Munroe Avenue Office & Mailing Address: th Street East, Saskatoon, SK. S7H 0G3 Office: Fax: Auditorium: Website: Parish Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Pastor: Fr. Michael Smolinski, C.Ss.R. Associate Pastor: Fr. Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R. Deacon Thomas Nahachewsky Administrative Assistant: Theresa Gogol President, Parish Council: Andrea Wasylow Children s Coordinator: Andrea Swann sspp.chprograms@sasktel.net Bulletin Editor: Michelle Alexandrovich sspp.bulletin@sasktel.net Submission Deadline: Wednesday 12 Noon Divine Liturgy Schedule Sunday Feast Days Daily 5:00 p.m. (Saturday evening) 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. (Ukrainian) & 11:00 a.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. Sacraments of Baptism/Chrismation Contact the parish office Sacrament of Marriage Contact the parish office a minimum of six months in advance Sacrament of Anointing-Visitation of the Sick Contact the parish office Emergency please call anytime Sacrament of Reconciliation - Confession During the Sunday Divine Liturgies or by appointment