Epistle: Philippians 4: 4-9 Gospel: John 12:1-18

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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, March 20, 2016 Volume 52/12 Palm Sunday Слава Ісусу Христу! Слава на віки! Glory be to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever! 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 Our Lord s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Epistle: Philippians 4: 4-9 Gospel: John 12:1-18

2 St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Bulletin - March 20, 2016 vol 52/12 We extend a joyous welcome to all our parishioners and guests that have come to join us this Sunday in offering praise to God. Please join us for Pancakes following the 9 am & 12 pm Divine Liturgy! Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. As we commemorate Our Lord s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, let us all shout: Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord; Hosanna in the Highest! At the conclusion of today s Divine Liturgy, as is the custom in our Ukrainian Catholic Church, the priest will bless Pussy Willows, which remind us of the liturgical symbolism of Palm Sunday. During the winter the willow tree seems to be dead. Yet, with the coming of spring, it sprouts and gives a sign of life. The willow branches bring to mind the wood of the Tree of the Cross, while the buds, a sign of new life, remind us of our own glorious resurrection. The faithful will also receive a special blessing through the anointing of one s forehead with Holy Oil. The priest will greet you with either, Христос посеред нас! or Christ is Among Us!, to which one responds: Є і будe! or He is and will be! parish community... Divine Liturgy Intentions: Mar. 20-MAR. 27, 2016 Sunday, March 20 - Palm Sunday 9:00 am Parish & Parishioners 12:00 pm +Anne Pitura 7:00 pm +Marina Vitelli ++ Mary & Walter Melnyk Monday, March 21 6:55 am Health of Rose Kozak & Sophie Manulak Tuesday, March 22 6:55 am + Oleh Romaniw Wednesday, March 23 6:55 am Health of Connie Dziezic & +Skrypnyk Family Thursday, March 24 - Holy Thursday 6:55 am Recovery for Elsie Nachtigall Friday, March 25 - Good Friday / Feast of the Annunciation (Holy Day of Obligation) 11:00 am Parish & Parishioners Saturday, March 26 - Holy Saturday 10:00 am Parish & Parishioners Sunday, March 27- Feast of the Resurrection 8:00 am Parish & Parishioners 11:00 pm Parish & Parishioners Liturgical volunteer schedule Please remember that the Epistle Reader for the 12 pm Liturgy is responsible for reading the Announcements prior to Liturgy. Sunday, March 20, :00 am Sacristan Walter Melnyk Ushers Michael Semegen Alex Semegen Rosary (8:40am) Doreen Procopchuk 12:00 pm Sacristan Walter Melnyk Ushers Gregg Kwasny Kevin Kwasny Epistle Reader Walter Melnyk Rosary (11:45am) Marlene Skrinski Sunday, March 27, Easter Sunday 8:00 am Sacristan Walter Melnyk (& 7am) Ushers Michael Semegen Alex Semegen NO ROSARY 11:00 am Sacristan Peter Kubas Ushers Gregg Kwasny Kevin Kwasny Epistle Reader Tammie Sainsbury Rosary (10:45am) Marlene Skrinski LAST SUNDAY S offering Sunday, March 13, 2016 Envelopes (159): $3, Loose: $108.00

3 This SNC Sunday, March 20, Palm Sunday Regular Sunday Schedule (UCWLC Tagging) Pancake Breakfast following 9am & 12 pm Liturgy 11:00 am Holy Communion Catechism 7:00 pm Evening Liturgy Monday, March 21, :00 pm Divine Liturgy & Sorokousty & Confessions Wednesday, March 23, :00 pm Marriage Preparation Class Thursday, March 24, Holy Thursday 7:00pm Matins of the Passion (12 Gospels) & Confession Setup and Decorate the Tomb to follow Friday, March 25, Good Friday 11:00am Divine Liturgy and Exposition of the Shroud & Confession 4:00pm UCWLC - Passion Hymns 5:00pm Rosary led by the St. Nick s Men s Club 6: 25pm UCY/YA visit to the Shroud 7:00pm Jerusalem Matins & Confession Saturday March 26, Holy Saturday 10:00am Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great & Confessions NEW! Blessing of Easter Basket to follow Blessing of Easter Baskets: 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm 7:00pm Service at the Tomb Dismantle Tomb/ Change Altar Cloths to follow Sunday March 27, Easter Sunday 7:00am Resurrectional Matins 8:00am Divine Liturgy & Myrovannia (Ukrainian) 11:00am Divine Liturgy & Myrovannia (English) Monday, March 28, Bright Monday - Office Closed 6:55am Divine Liturgy 10:00am Divine Liturgy Thursday, March 31, :00pm Resurrectional Divine Liturgy 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, Marilyn Sawka, Mildred Kucher, Robert Erstelle, Connie Onyschuk, Tekla Boiwka & Sukaylo Family. SNC 2016 Parish Council Chairperson: Peter Muzyka Vice-Chairperson: George Ehr (1st Vice) Doreen Procopchuk (2nd Vice) Secretary: Stefa Diakiw Members at Large: Pat Peckover (2 year) Jonathan Zulyniak (2 year) Olga Klopick (1 year) Peter Muzyka (2 year elected Chairperson) Organization Representatives: Theresa Antoniuk, George Ehr, Len Kozak, Donna Libitka, Sophie Manulak, Mary Melnyk, Doreen Procopchuk, Peter Skrinski and Lesia Wozny. May God strengthen your hearts and minds in Christian love and in unity of purpose, so that you may lead our parish of St. Nicholas in its journey of existing as a Vibrant Parish for generations of the faithful to come. Многая Літа! Apostleship of prayer group The Holy Father s Intentions for March 2016: Universal Intention: That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments. Evangelization: That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church. Next Moleben: Sunday, April 6 pm Eucharistic Adoration: Friday, April 3 pm

4 UCWLC Friday, March 25: Good Friday, UCWLC sing Passion Hymns Sunday, April 3: SNC Parish Easter Dinner Men s club Next Meeting: Sunday, April 7pm Parish Council Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 7pm Knight of Columbus Next Meeting: Thursday, April 21 Executive 6:45 pm General 7:30 pm Knights Gear available for purchase. Find everything you need at knightsgear.com Perogy st. nick s Perogy Crew will be back Tuesday, April 5 & Wednesday, April 6. Contact Theresa to place your orders first communion catechism classes First Communion Classes continue today at 11am in the Parish Hall with Fr. Thomas Kobak, OSBM & Lesia Wozny. Reminder to Parents, at 11:30am, the students will assist the St. Nick s UCWLC with the Annual Palm Sunday Tagging, and participate in the 12 noon Liturgy. Next Class: April 3, 11am First Holy Communion Liturgy will be Sunday, May 1, 9am (English) Resurrectional Divine Liturgy St. Nicholas UCC is proud to host Canadian Premiere Resurrectional Divine Liturgy. This includes a combined male chorus of over 50 singers & will be officiated by Most Rev. Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak, OSBM. Please join us 7pm, Thursday, March 31, 2016! For more information go to Easter Church Clean up Thank you to all those volunteers who came out to help! Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast & Sale Join us in Fellowship with a side of Pancakes & more! Today following 9am & 12pm Divine Liturgy: - Pancake Breakfast hosted by the St. Nicholas Men s Club. - Paskas, Garlic Sausage, Butter Lambs, Horseradish and more (including a Raffle) will be sold in the Parish Hall. All prepared by volunteers of SNC! Parish Photo Directory 2016 marks the 50th Anniversary of the present church building as well as the 400th Anniversary of the founding of the Order of St. Basil the Great of St. Josaphat. To commemorate these historic occasions, the Parish Council has decided to publish a Parish Photo Directory. Next session for photos takes place : April 12-16, 2016 Parish Organizational Photos: Sunday, April 10, 2016 following 12pm Divine Liturgy. If you haven t done so already, please keep these dates in mind and make an effort to participate. This is a great opportunity for us to showcase and be proud of our history at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. For those families that are unable to be photographed and wish to be included in the directory, they may submit $20 and a photo to the parish office. Sign up sheets will be available starting TODAY, following Divine Liturgy. Annual Easter Dinner St. Nicholas UCC invites all Parishioners & Friends to The Annual Traditional Easter Dinner Sunday, April 3, 1:00 pm, SNC Church Hall Adults: $10 Children (6-14): $5 Under 6: FREE Everyone is Welcome! Tickets available at the door.

5 Church Complex Now Available! Building Maintenance & Work Request Form may be found at the back of the Church Vestibule. If you notice something needs to be fixed or if supplies are missing, please feel free to fill out a form and drop it into the collection plate, give to one of the Ushers or hand it directly into the office. Canadian Tire Fundraiser K of C - Fr. Filipow Council will continue collecting any Canadian Tire money that you have laying around and would like to donate to help offset maintenance costs within the Parish. Your dollars may be left in the Church vestibule. Look out for the designated bin. Tropar Books Please leave the Tropar Booklet in the church after use. These books are printed and made available to you as a way to follow along as well as join in singing the Tropar & Kondaks during the Divine Liturgy. As a courtesy to other Parishioners, please DO NOT TAKE THEM HOME so everyone can enjoy. Interested in a little more reflection? Sunday s Epistle and Gospel readings now posted on the front cover of this Bulletin. For all other days, follow your 2016 Religious Calendar. 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. ( ) Thank you Thank you to our Holy Communion Catechism Class for creating the stickers you received as you walked in today. Their art work is on display in The Link. we need your help Over the years, the glass shades for the light fixtures in the four corners of the dome have become brittle from the heat released from the incandescent bulbs and need to be replaced. A professional lighting consulted was contacted of the situation, and based on his recommendations, a proposal has been given to replace the fixtures with new, energy-saving LED light fixtures of a similar style. 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. 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. short parish survey Parish Council has prepared a Brief Parish Survey that has been distributed in today s Parish Bulletin. Please take a minute to complete the survey and either drop it in the collection plate, or give it to an usher. Please take a moment and assist Parish Council in its mandate to guide the parish life at St. Nicholas. blessed pussy willows As is the tradition in our Ukrainian Catholic Church, pussy willows will be blessed and distributed at each Divine Liturgy.

6 Family, Youth and Young Adult Events Serve May 5-20, 2016 at The Welcome Home in Winnipeg, MB. 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 Deadline for applications is April 1! Applications also available in the office Youth Winter Games PLEASE COME OUT AND REPRESENT OUR PARISH!! All youth of all ages are invited to attend. Admission is free. Indoor Soccer- Saturday, April 2, 2016, Seven Oaks Soccer Plex (725 Kingsbury Ave.) Registration 12:30pm, soccer and snacks 1:00-3:00pm. Clean indoor runners required. Windup: Saturday April 16, 2016, Blessed Virgin Mary Parish (965 Boyd Avenue) Food, Music, Games and Awards 6:00-10:00pm. PLEASE NOTE, CHANGE IN VENUE. Young Adults of SNC Young adults and youth (ages 15-50) come make a difference! Revitalize our church, look to the future while maintaining our Ukrainian Greek Catholic Traditions. Share your thoughts and suggestions, come see how your God given talents can help or just come to get to know the person in the pew next to you. We want YOU!! As Pope Francis has said to young people, Have Courage. Go Forward. Make Noise. NOW AVAILABLE! us at YA@stnicholaschurch.ca 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! UCY/UCYA Invite you Friday, March 4pm-8pm: Join the Archeparchial Ukrainian Catholic Youth & Young Adults, as we pray and share our faith, at our annual Plastyanytsya Hop. Reminder to bring water with you to drink because we will be out for 4-5 hours. For more information Tamara at youth@archeparchy.ca -Start at 4pm Sts Peter and Paul Parish (390 Marion St.) (Rides available from here, please arrive before at 3:50 pm) Leave at 4:15 pm - Arrive at 4:40 pm St. Andrews (160 Euclid Ave.) Leave at 5 pm - Arrive at 5:20 pm Holy Family Parish (1001 Grant Ave.) Leave at 5:35 pm - Arrive at 6 pm Blessed Virgin Mary Church (965 Boyd Avenue) Leave at 6:15 pm - Arrive at 6:25 pm St. Nicholas Parish (737 Bannerman Avenue) Leave at 6:40 pm - Arrive at 6:55 pm Holy Eucharist Parish (505 Watt St.) for Jerusalem Matins at 7pm (pick up from here after the service, approx. end time 8:30pm-9pm) The following parishes are open for all night vigils in front of the Plaschanytsia: Holy Ghost, St Joseph s, (more to be added) Optional: After Matins, possibility of going for a snack at Sals (Please bring money for this option) Join us from the beginning or somewhere in between! We are happy to have you praying with us! Newsletter Now Available at the back of the church vestibule. Pick up a copy today for some light reading, upcoming events, photos from past events and more - all geared towards our Ukrainian Catholic Youth and Young Adults. See an event you are interested in or want to know more about UCY/UCYA contact Tamara at youth@archeparchy.ca or contact the SNC Young Adult Group.

7 beyond our parish community... 38th Annual Caritas Award Dinner The Catholic Foundation of Manitoba invite you to their Annual Dinner this year, honouring the service of consecrated men in Manitoba. Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. Tickets $95 and can be purchased through the St. Nicholas Parish Office, or by calling For more info please visit Home of Hope Thanks you The UCWLC Archeparchy of Winnipeg extends a sincere thankyou to all who contributed to the Fundraising Breakfast for the Home of Hope on Saturday, March 5th. Thanks to the UCWLC Branches and Maple Leaf Foods for their donation towards the expense of the Breakfast. As a result of their contribution we had no expense and the moneys received from the sale of tickets, raffle, 50/50, art auction and donations was a clear profit of $26, with more donations still coming. Many thanks to those who sold tickets, gave donations and helped at the Breakfast. Those who still wish to make their donations to the Home of Hope can do so through the Lubov SSMI Foundation (1085 Main St.) May God Bless all who saw the need for such a worthy cause! Immaculate Heart of Mary School Applications for enrolment are now being accepted. Nursery to Grade 8 co-ed, Ukrainian Catholic school, that offers strong academic, spiritual, cultural, arts and athletic programs. There is also before and after school supervision provided. 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. Jubilee Year of MErcy Please see poster for all known Jubilee of Mercy Holy doors designated around the province of Manitoba. See Jubilee Year website for information about the significance of the Holy Door: 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.

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