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1 E PARCHIAL NEWS ПАРХІЯЛЬНІ ВІСТІ EPARCHY OF SASKATOON Volume 10 Number 4 Christmas Edition Episcopal Letter of Greetings on Occasion of Nativity of Our Lord 2010 To Reverend Clergy, Religious, Seminarians and Faithful of Eparchy of Saskatoon: Христос Раждається!.. Christ Is Born! Славіте Його! Let us Glorify Him! Therefore Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, a young woman shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Emman u-el. He shall eat curds and honey when he knows how to refuse evil and choose good. Isaiah 7:14-15 How many of us wait for signs everyday? We make thousands of decisions, large and small, significant and insignificant, and we look for signs to help us make those decisions. We consult and pray, always seeking to do what is best. All of us, at one moment or anor, come to realize that perhaps we didn t see everything. We did what we could but re are so many or issues to consider. We muster reassurance, ask for forgiveness and/or celebrate our successes with those closest to us and move on to next decision. So goes cycle of reading signs around us. God graciously promises a sign through prophet Isaiah to Ahaz. It is a most profound sign! The impossible is made possible! The Virgin Mor gives birth to Jesus Christ! It is at once a moment of salvation for all as well as a sign. Humanity is redeemed! You and I, in Christ, are saved from our sin and from death. How do we enter into mystery, appreciate it, understand it better? December 2010 World Union of Catholic Women s Organization (WUCWO) Centenary General Assembly Jerusalem, October 5 11, 2010 You will be my witnesses Acts 1:8 What a privilege it was to represent our UCWLC at World Centenary General Assembly and a pilgrimage in Holy Land. Past President Luba Kowalchyk, Vice President Geraldine Koban and I were among 500 women from 60 countries. Our Assembly began on October 6, The opening Liturgy was held at St. Savior Church celebrated by Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem His Beatitude Fouad Twal. I was given privilege of carrying Cross in procession of clergy into church. Past President Luba carried a banner of Our Lady of Pochiav. All our sessions were held at Pontifical Institute of Notre Dame Center in Jerusalem. We are asked to look deeper than merely at surface. We must resist routine and dwell deeper. We are drawn by Holy Spirit to prayer so that this Good News enters depth of our souls. Through heartfelt participation in services our Ukrainian Catholic Church provides, we can touch on profound truth of Christ changing who we are. This is an ongoing transformation. Through quiet prayer before any act of charity, we can do what we do for Christ, despite how routine that charitable act normally is. We can face any challenge knowing Christ is with us. Our Study Days (Oct. 6,7,&8) that included lectures and discussions by renowned speakers, and Statutory Assembly, which was business session of assembly were held in mornings and afternoons were for guided tours to Holy Places in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth, and celebrations of Holy Eucharist and prayer. It was marvellous to see women of all ages filled with such passionate commitment. In name of Eparchy of Saskatoon, we send you greetings on this feast of Nativity of Christ, in hope of salvation He offers to all, and in recognition of many hazards and difficulties you find on your earthly journey. We greet elderly and shut-ins, who, due to physical limitations, cannot live life to its fullest. We greet sick and weak, in ir daily struggle to achieve good health. We greet those who for financial reasons live in doubt and uncertainty, searching for stable and secure homes. We greet parents who strive to raise ir children in a Christian manner in a world that ridicules ir faith. We greet young people who search for meaning and value to life, but are offered false hope and darkness by a selfish society. We greet children who long for understanding and love and may not always find it so readily. We greet members of armed forces who regularly put ir life in danger for common good. We greet our brors and sisters in Ukraine, who continue to struggle for a strong and democratic country. We greet all faithful of our Ukrainian Catholic Church, who strive to live out ir faithful lives and support our Church in times of change and uncertainty. Delegates were asked to prepare for General Assembly by reflecting on faithful witness of women, especially ir personal qualities, on Women of Old Testament, Women of New Testament, Canonized Saints and Modern Day Women. We were asked to reflect on role of women from time of founding of WUCWO through present day in respect to family, Church and society, also How do member organizations witness ir Catholic faith amidst such pressing challenges as moral, religious, political and economic issues? Receive God s gift, Jesus. In turn, be gift of Christ to ors. Emmanuel God is with us! Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel (God with us). MT 1:23 Throughout Study Days we attended lectures by renowned speakers. Florence Gillet, a French ologian spoke on Mary, testimony of God Love, yesterday and today, as inspiration and model for women of all time. Marguerite Peeters, Journalist and author spoke on Christian identity in a globalized world. Christine Vollmer de Marcellus, founder and president of Alliance for And Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth John 1:14 May Blessing of God-With-Us З нами Бог! fill your heart and hearts of those in your family with joy and gladness this Christmas. Many Blessings in New Year. Bishop Bryan J. Bayda, CSsR Eparch of Saskatoon Cont d pg 3 National UCWLC President Gloria Leniuk HLM; National Past President Luba Kowalchyk HLM; National Vice President Geraldine Koban; National CWL President Velma Harrison

2 !POINTS TO PONDER! ---- Fr. Yurij ---- From EDITOR S DESK On November 26 in Regina we had privilege of witnessing a one man play on Holodomor Genocide. Fr. Edward Danylo Evanko crafted a superb script, painting vividly stark and horrifying conditions of holodomor. Emaciated hands stretching out for a crust of bread. Mors clutching ir dead infants to ir breasts. The horse drawn cart making its rounds everyday, stopping at each house with driver calling out Is anyone alive in re? If re was no answer he would go in and remove corpse, throw it on wagon and dump it in a pit outside of town. The story of a 4 year old girl who came to her neighbour s house saying that her mor wouldn t wake up. The neighbours checked and found her mor and her 7 year old son dead. An estimated 7-10 million Ukrainians died as a result of this murder in Rar unthinkable that this could happen in bread basket of Europe. Man s inhumanity to man. I don t think re was a dry eye in auditorium by time Fr. Evanko finished script and songs, and intoned Vichnaya Pamiat. He offered in summary this thought: if we don t remember victims and sing vichnaya pamiat, n who will? It is important to collective memory. Today in Ukraine efforts are being made by government to re-write this black mark of history, removing title GENOCIDE. A tragic event, no less, but certainly not genocide. Tell that to 7+ million who paid with ir lives. Myroslav Marynovych of Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, writes this in his RISU article Holodomor: Am I my brors keeper? The time has shown that we also must know who really is to blame. If we do not do that, communists will continue to wear robe of innocence deceiving people with ir seeming philanthropy. The Communist Cain must be publicly condemned for crime of Holodomor. Go to RISU website and read entire article. ( +Marynovych/39292/) But now from Christmas me. Imagine shepherds hurrying toward poor stable near royal city of Bethlehem, and watch how ir faces light up with joy. Above Star shines forth brightly, guiding from East Wise Men, who bring ir gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh for child who will be king. Amid se scenes let us be filled with faith and love; let us join in spirit with Holy Family, which continues to insire all Christian families to join with angels and shepherds in praising Savior of world. Wishing you abundant blessings at Christmas and throughout New Year. ХРИСТОС РАЖДАЄТЬСЯ! How to get in touch with Eparchial News a) phone b) ylazurko@hotmail.com c) mail: th Avenue NW Moose Jaw SK S6H 4N3 Sorry - no FAX! Christmas is upon us. Again, many thanks for all faithful correspondents and contributors of articles. Keep up good work! To make my work easier, please send your articles by in WORD format or pdf. Pictures should preferably be sent by in jpeg format. If you have not yet done so, please check eparchial website: Eparchial News is now posted online and you can view it in color. Look for Eparchial News link. On October Study Days focusing on Generations of Faith catechetical program, were held in Regina. Over 70 participants came to experience and learn how to put such a program into action on a parish level. Sister Ann Laszok OSBM facilitated this seminar. This is a worthwhile program. It is a five year program, with each year consisting of 8-10 lessons. All materials are provided - all that is needed is enthusiastic volunteers to put this into action. If you run this in your parish, please write a note about your experience. World Youth Day 2011 will be held in Spain. Much planning has already been done. There are a number of pilgrims from our Eparchy. Please support m with your prayers. This summer Fr. John Sianchuk CSsR organized a pilgrimage to Ukraine to visit sites where Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky lived, worshipped and was imprisoned. Two of pilgrims wrote a moving account of ir experiences. Please read m. And on December 9, 2010, Musée Ukraina Museum Board held official sod turning for new museum in Saskatoon. We wish m much success in this project! EPARCHIAL NEWS Editor: Far Yurij Lazurko Editorial Staff: Mrs. Dorothy Lazurko Printed by: for free distribution Eparchial News Christmas 2010 page 2 Thursday, February 24, 7:00 p.m. Cadral Auditorium Meeting is open to all parishioners in Eparchy of Saskatoon * Must be members of a Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Eparchy * Must pay a prescribed fee * Shall be entitled to vote at membership meetings *** May be elected to Board of Directors There are FOUR- 3 year director terms to be filled at AGM Interested in a Director position??? Please call: John@ or TH EPARCHIAL LAY FORMATION PROGRAM Are you interested in : Spiritual Growth and Development? Developing a deeper understanding of your Byzantine Catholic Faith? Discovering areas of giftedness and interest? Examining possibilities of Spirit s call in your life? Eparchial Lay Formation is a gift of time! For more information contact: Sr. Marijka or Sr. Bonnie Ukrainian Catholic Religious Education Centre (306) rel.ed@sasktel.net or visit our website at: We acknowledge and thank following donors: UCBC Yorkton $400 Don Pharmacy (Ernest Uhryn) Lestock $250 Michael Shykula, Kelowna $25 St. Joseph s Home, Saskatoon $300 Nancy Krochak, Edmonton $30 Norbert Wasylenko (Rayner Agencies) $200 Bror Nicholas Zimrose, Toronto $25 Ukr. Cath. Ladies of All Saints, Nipawin $50 THANK YOU! When making your WILL Signed articles represent viewpoint of author and not necessarily viewpoint or policy of EPARCHIAL NEWS. Reproduction or reprinting of articles is permitted; however, acknowledgment of source is appreciated. St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Catholic Park ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING After you have provided for your family, relatives and friends, you are encouraged to support your Church by making a bequest to Your PARISH CHURCH The UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC EPARCHY of SASKATOON The BISHOP ANDREW ROBORECKI FOUNDATION for education of priests EPARCHIAL NEWS, MUSEE UKRAINA MUSEUM or any or Eparchial or Parish institution or organization You may n take comfort in knowing that your thoughtful generosity will continue to support Church after Lord has called you to Himself. Enhance your family Liturgical celebrations by purchasing a 2 disc CD of Ukrainian Choral Music one CD for Christmas and one for Easter, initially recorded by Ss Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Choir of Saskatoon, SK in Cost is $20 plus postage and handling. 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3 times. We n preceded to Ein Karem, birthplace of St. John Baptist, and to see Visitation Church where Mary proclaimed her famous Magnificat. Our day ended with a banquet in Bethlehem. The next day everyone was departing for Tel Aviv or embark on optional tours. Eparchial News Christmas 2010 Canadian delegation at WUCWO Assembly Family, spoke on me, Forming Joyous Witnesses for Tomorrow, Today. Ludmilla Grygiel, has worked on marriage and family life as well as on Christian anthropology, spoke on The witness of feminine genius basis for mission to which God has called us. Ana Cristina Villa de Betancourt, responsible for Women s Section of pontifical Council for Laity, spoke on women Scripture whose lives were transformed by ir encounter with our Lord. We also had presentations by women living and working in Holy Land. Hanadi Soudah-Younan, an English professor from Bethlehem University, believes that as a Palestinian Christian and her work at University she fulfills her mission as a witness for Christ to both Christians and those of or faiths. Sr. Maria Grech, FMM, works in Franciscan Family Centre in Bethlehem. She described difficulty for families with high unemployment and no housing so this centre has started a Job-Creation project which is bringing respect and dignity to families. We also had an Interreligious panel by members of Focolare movement. They discussed difficulty living in an area where re is religious conflict. The Statutory Assembly (Oct. 9, 10, & 11) was business sessions of General Assembly. Accreditation for voting and Rules of Procedure was discussed. We heard reports from table officers and Regions. Spanish, French and English were languages that were used throughout days of Assembly. Translators were used simultaneously with speakers. Resolutions were passed. There were two candidates for position of President General. We heard ir speeches n election was held. Maria Giovanna Ruggieri from Italy is new President General of WUCWO. Congratulations to UCWLC Past President Luba Kowalchyk for being elected to WUCWO Board. Our first tour was a drive to Mount of Olives for a spectacular view of Jerusalem. Then we proceeded to Garden of Gethsemane to visit Church of all Nations. Nations that provided funds for construction of this church have Lord s Prayer in ir native language painted on walls. The olive trees in Garden are very old and reputed to have been started from original trees. On both sides of road to Bethlehem were vast rocky pastures where shepherds tend ir flocks of sheep and goats. This area is called Shepherds Fields. It is here where angels announced birth of Jesus. Then we continued to Bethlehem to visit Nativity Church which was built by Constantine in 4 th century over traditional Grotto of Jesus birth. We visited Manger, Grotto of St. Jerome, and Church of St. Carine which was built over cave where St. Jerome lived while translating scripture from Greek to Latin. The thirty-one delegates from Canada brought school supplies which we presented to a Palestinian Catholic School Administrator. We brought as much as our luggage could handle. Plans are in motion to connect with this school on a regular basis. On our next tour we entered Old City of Jerusalem. We visited Church of St. Anne which was built on site of Mary s birthplace. Alongside Church were archelogical diggings of Pool of Besda. Every Friday Franciscan s lead a procession along Via Dolorosa ( Way of Sorrows), route that cross-bearing Jesus followed from site of his condemnation (Praetorium) to site of his crucifixion and grave. Each event on his walk has a chapel commemorating it, comprising 14 Stations of Cross. The site of Jesus crucifixion is area identified as Calvary within Church of Holy Sepulchre. A Greek Orthodox altar stands directly over rocky outcrop on which cross of Christ is believed to have stood. The rock can be touched through a hole in floor under altar. The Tomb of Christ is also located in this church. Pilgrims can see place where Jesus body was laid as well as a piece of stone that was rolled away. On our final day of Assembly, after closing ceremony and liturgy we drove to Mt. Zion to visit Cenacle, place in which Christ celebrated Last Supper. The Franciscans have a very small Church where mass can be celebrated in memory of Last Supper. We also visited basilica of Dormition of Our Lady and Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu where Peter denied Jesus three Many of us took extended two-day tour to Galilee that had been arranged by WUCWO. On route to Galilee we experienced mineral waters and mud of Dead Sea, lowest spot on face of earth. After barrenness of Desert of Judea, studded with armed checkpoints and small settlements of Bedouins, we arrived at oldest city on earth, Jericho, an oasis in desert. This area produces fresh fruit and vegetables all year round. Jericho dates, bananas and citrus fruit are especially famous. Water for irrigation is supplied by Jordan River and underground springs. High above Jericho is harsh bare Mount of Temptation. Continuing north through Jordan Valley to Yardenit where Jordan River flows out of Sea of Galilee, is site for baptism of Jesus. The site sits on banks of Jordan River between magnificent eucalyptus trees and natural river flora. At Ginosar, we had opportunity to see a 1 st century boat that was recently discovered in mud, displayed in a museum, which may be similar to one Jesus used. To complete day, we had a ride on a boat on Sea of Galilee. Capernaum was home of our Lord during His ministry. Here Jesus chose his first four disciples, Peter, Andrew, James and John. Located prominently in ruins of Capernaum is an excavation known as House of Peter. Underneath modern church at this site are 5 th and 4 th -century churches all built over ruins of a first-century church. The Church of Primacy of St. Peter, on shore of Sea of Galilee, occupies site where Jesus appeared for third time after His Resurrection. Next, we drove up to Mount of Beatitudes to visit site of Sermon on Mount, beginning with beatitudes. The mountain is topped by a Catholic chapel. The church s octagonal shape depicts eight beatitudes. The seven virtues are also depicted by symbols in pavement around altar. Our final tour day was in Nazareth and area. Nazareth is home of largest Arab community inside of Israel. The city is dotted with churches, convents and monasteries that have been built since 6 th century. The most known landmark is Basilica of Annunciation. The church covers traditional site of Virgin Mary s house, Virgin s cave where archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary. St. Joseph s Church is built over cave thought to be Joseph s house. It is believed that Jesus probably lived in Nazareth for about twenty-five years. Our final excursion was to Mount Tabor. The steep road is accessible only by taxis. The beautiful church is surrounded by ruins of monastery of almost 1000 years ago. The Basilica of Transfiguration commemorates miraculous event recounted by Matw. Our pilgrimage to Holy Land is almost indescribable Each one of us must have had a different reaction to different sites. Two memorable events for me were procession along Via Dolorosa and Palm Sunday Walk that culminated in Garden of Gethsemane. But, most memorable event was on Mount Tabor where I came upon a chapel where a Ukrainian Catholic Liturgy was sung. I came just in time to hear reading of Gospel. There were places that we didn t get to visit as time was short, but those that we did visit and enjoyed, we were sobered by ever-present division in country, politically and physically. Never in danger, we crossed and re-crossed Israeli checkpoints on our way in and out. It does cause great concern for our Christian brors and sisters, and access to sacred sites in near future. Submitted by Gloria L. Leniuk, National UCWLC President The new Communications Office was launched in September of One major project for 2011 will be a new and expanded Eparchial web site. Look for it early in new year. Thanks to everyone for your great cooperation and support. God is with us! May this promise of hope and joy be in our hearts every day of coming year. Jerry Wasylow Eparchial Communications We give gifts at Christmas in humble imitation of gift that God gave us. A man told what happened to him one Christmas eve when he was a boy. After he and his sisters had opened all ir presents, his far said. Of all presents you received tonight, I want you to decide which one you liked very best and set it in front of you. When this was done, far continued. Now I want each of you to think of someone less fortunate than you and not getting presents as you are, and tomorrow we will have fun of delivering to this person presents you have chosen as very best. This man said he could never forget this experience. It taught him what Christmas was all about - when God gave to mankind very best he had. Let us think about gifts we can give, not only at Christmas but throughout year.

4 UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BROTHERHOOD OF CANADA Awards Two major awards can be presented to members of Ukrainian Catholic Brorhood of Canada (UCBC). The Order of Knights of St. Volodymyr is highest honour that can be awarded to a member of Brorhood. Members of Order of Knights of St. Volodymyr are addressed as Sir Knights. Once a member is granted Knighthood, this honour is permanent and cannot be removed. The Awards ceremony takes place every three years at National Congress. On July 4, 2010 at National Congress in Edmonton awards were presented by his Grace Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak to Eparchial Presidents from across Canada so that y could be presented to recipients in ir local parishes. On Saturday, September 18, 2010, following Divine Liturgy concelebrated by his Excellency Bishop Bryan Bayda and Fr. Thaddeus Krawchuk, CSsR, his Excellency Bishop Bayda, assisted by National President Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV and Eparchial President Bro. Robert Wuschenny invested two worthy candidates from St. Mary s Parish in Yorkton, Bro. Carl Pacholka and Bro. Fred Bodnaryk into Order of St. Volodymyr. Similarly, Order of Merit is awarded to UCBC members who have served Brorhood with distinction, commitment and dedication for betterment of our Ukrainian Catholic Church, our Faith and our Community. Invested with Order of Merit were Sir Knight Bro. John Fylyshtan, Sir Knight Bro. Peter Moroz and Sir Knight Bro. John Pacholka. Following ceremony, St. Volodymyr Branch n hosted newly invested Brors and ir Families to a supper at a local restaurant. Likewise, at St. Athanasius Parish in Regina, three worthy brors were invested into Order of St. Volodymyr following Pontifical Divine Liturgy concelebrated by his Excellency Bishop Bryan Bayda and local Vicar and UCBC Spiritual Advisor Fr. Andrei Kachur. The Investiture was conducted by his Excellency Bishop Bryan Bayda, assisted by National UCBC President, Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV and St. Athanasius Branch President, Bro. Ernie Paluck, KSV. Worthy recipients were Bro. Ernie Herasymiuk, Bro. Tony Mazyn and Bro. Robert Wuschenny. Brunch and a program open to St. Athanasius Parishioners as well as families of newly invested Knights of St. Volodymyr brought this year s Order of St. Volodymyr and Order of Merit Awards to a close. In Memoriam RUSSELL STECYK Russell passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital on Friday, February 19, four days before his 80th birthday. He was gifted with a wonderful sense of humor; he was jovial and optimistic of life; he was personable and always willing to lend a hand! Russell was born in Hubbard, SK. February 23, 1930, tenth of fourteen children. He attended Hard Rock Elementary School, Yorkton College and Saskatoon Normal School. After several years teaching grades one to ten in a one-room school at Lac Cheval, he changed occupations and joined Saskatoon Police Force. Following ten years in Police Force, he returned to teaching, receiving his BA, BEd and MEd. He taught Biology and Social Studies in City Park and Marion Graham Collegiates. After 28 years teaching in Saskatoon Public School System, he spent next 17 summers offering Basic and Advanced Driver Education for Department of Education. He retired in In his off-work days, he enjoyed farm located few miles south of Kindersley. He excelled working land and many or interests including welding. Russ loved peacefulness of outdoors and farm was his joy to share with his grand children. Russ, wife Mildred and daughter Brenda enjoyed traveling to Ukraine, Hawaii, Florida, California, New York and Texas. Following retirement, Russ and Mildred traveled Europe and enjoyed a couple of cruises. Russ had a strong faith in God. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish where he sang in choir and helped with many church events. He was on Board of Directors of Sheptytsky Institute, Board of Directors of St. Joseph Nursing Home, member of Fides, Obnova and Canadian Clubs, Knights of Columbus and Ukrainian Catholic Brorhood of Canada. While active in UCBC, and with perseverance and dedication, he coordinated construction of Nature Trail at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Park, on Highway #60. near Pike Lake. This trail, to this day, features 29 markers which provide information about flora and fauna in area. Prayer Service was held on Thursday, February 25 and Divine Liturgy was held on Friday, February 26 both from Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Interment was at Woodlawn Catholic Cemetery, Saskatoon, SK. May Perpetual Light Shine on Russell forever; Eternal Memory / Vichnaya Pamyiat! As we celebrate Holy Season may we be filled with same wonder that shepherds felt that first Christmas Eve. May you be blessed with gifts of faith, hope and love, and wisdom to share se gifts with all we meet in New Year! ХРИСТОС РАЖДАЄТЬСЯ! Greetings from Ukrainian Catholic Brorhood Branches in Eparchy of Saskatoon Back: National President Bro. Glen Tymiak KSV, Bro. Ernie Paluck KSV, St. Athanasius Branch President Front: Bro. Ernest Herasymiuk KSV, Bishop Bryan Bayda CSsR, Rev. Andrei Kachur, Bro. Robert Wuschenny KSV, Bro. Tony Mazyn KSV IN MEMORIAM MICHAEL RYGAJLO Michael Rygajlo passed away peacefully with his family by his side at St. Paul s Hospital, Saskatoon. Mike was born in Pidhauchi, province of Ternopil, Ukraine, on November 4, After World War II, Mike came to Saskatoon and met his wife Mary and toger y had three children. Mary died in 1965 and Mike continued to raise three children. He worked for University of Saskatchewan until his retirement in 1984 when he spent time with family and friends, traveled extensively and was very active in Ukrainian community. In 1999, he met Halyna and y married in He was very devoted to St. George s Ukrainian Catholic Cadral and sang in choir for over 50 years! He was also dedicated to Ukrainian Catholic Brorhood since 1973 and was secretary and Educational and Cultural Committee Chairman for many years! He was also dedicated to Union for Liberation of Ukraine and New Community Credit Union. Mike always enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling, having family over and watching Oilers. He was kind, caring and inspirational to those who spent time with him. Prayers were held 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 13th and funeral was held on Thursday, October 14th, 1:00PM, both at St. George Cadral. May Perpetual Light shine on Michael forever. Memory Eternal; Vichnaya Pamiat! Eparchial News Christmas 2010 page 4 St. Volodymyr Branch, Yorkton St. Basil Great Branch, Regina St. Athanasius Branch, Regina Bishop Roborecki Branch, Saskatoon and Eparchial Executive. Витай Ісусе з Пречистой Діви роджений Витай нам Боже у людськім тілі явлений St. Athanasius Grey Cup Brunch The third annual UCBC Grey Cup brunch was held at St. Athanasius Parish in Regina on Sunday, November 28, 2010 following Liturgy. The hall was festive with Rider decor. A delicious brunch prepared by UCBC members and family assistants as well as St. Athanasius cook, Roseanne Miller, was enjoyed by parishioners and friends. Several prize and draws were made. Proceeds go to St. A s UCBC Branch projects.

5 A Critical Time for Musée Ukraina Museum First, some background information: In 1952 late Bishop Andrew Roborecki asked Ukrainian Catholic Women s League of Canada (UCWLC) to consider an idea of planning for and creating a museum in Eparchy of Saskatoon, and at an Eparchial meeting on December 7, 1953 UCWLC delegates approved proceeding with his request and work to make his dream come true became a reality and a responsibility. At first artifacts were housed in a room at Sheptysky Institute and remained re until May 22, 1966, when Museum of Ukrainian Culture began to operate from Prosvita Hall at 202 Avenue M South, Saskatoon. The property was owned by St. George s Ukrainian Catholic Cadral and was generously offered to Museum rentfree. The name was eventually changed to Musée Ukraina Museum to reflect and celebrate multicultural aspect of Canadian society. The Museum operated from that location for over 40 years until 2007, at which time artifacts and collection were packed and moved into a small leased property allowing Cadral parish to proceed with ir building plans. The present storage facility has no room for exhibits or public viewing. What has been happening presently? Fundraising continued with a goal of constructing a new building on land that was purchased and paid for in 2003 for $100, with Museum funds. In 2007 an application to Provincial Government s Building Communities Program was successful and $534, was allocated for construction of new building. In addition, at 2007 Eparchial Convention held in Yorkton Bishop Michael Wiwchar launched a fundraising campaign targeting Ukrainian Catholic community in our province. This three year campaign netted over $300, ! A year later Worobetz Foundation granted $350, towards creation of Dr. Stephen and Michelene Worobetz Archive Centre which was to be a part of new Museum building. In 2010, original building plans were reviewed. The decision was made to downsize project by 35% by removing basement, modifying design, and investigating some new construction methods that would reduce costs. A Building Advisory Committee was formed to help with se decisions and plans. This Committee consisted of Architect, Maurice Soulodre; Paul Machibroda, Geotechnical Engineer; Bill Muzyka, retired businessman; Ron Chelak, former Board Member; and current Board Members - Patricia Mialkowsky and Martin Hryniuk. Upon completion of revised building plans, Board endorsed next step of hiring a Project Manager. Six construction companies were invited to submit ir presentations for this project. Through a structured evaluation process Building Advisory Committee n chose a Project Manager that would best meet needs of Museum. The architectural drawings were furr revised. The process of tendering and construction phases was reviewed. Clearly building in phases was an option that Board felt would best meet our financial situation. The main floor could be finished and second floor only to point where an occupancy permit could be obtained. The collection would be moved out of leased facility and storage would be on second floor. The Museum could function as a museum with some galleries available for public viewing and a gift shop on main floor. Aggressive fundraising would continue for funds to finish second floor. A rough estimate of Phase 1 project was presented to Board of Directors for approval. The estimated budget for completing Phase 1 came Eparchial News Christmas 2010 page 5 in at $2.3M. At Board of Directors meeting held September 21, a motion was made to proceed to Tender to validate costs, ensuring we have a clear understanding of what this project will cost (11 for, 1 against). An application for a Building Permit was sent to City Hall. The Museum is not obliged to accept Building Permit. The Museum has $1.6M in capital and pledges (this includes Provincial Grant). His Excellency Bishop Bayda has communicated his strong support for preserving artifacts and history that enriches our Ukrainian Catholic identity for future generations. He and Eparchial Financial Council have also expressed concern that new Museum building project be based on sound financial planning and to this end Board hired a competent financial planner, who has devised a suitable financial plan for this project. The Museum Board feels a strong responsibility to ensuring collection is maintained and protected. Storage and protection of Museum s collection at this time is costing approximately $20, a year. The collection is not accessible to public under se circumstances. Fundraising by loyal volunteers has been going on for more than 20 years with goal of having a suitable place to share and protect collection. Generous donors have stepped forward in hopes of making new Museum building a reality, valuing importance of what has been so generously donated to Museum s collection. The Museum Board of Directors has worked very hard to be accountable and transparent. In planning for new Museum building fund raising committee has worked diligently, not only raising funds for building, but also inviting donors to establish endowments. Currently se endowments number six. The Board knows sustainability is key to success of future of Museum and every effort must be made to grow se endowments and find or sources of support. The Board strives to work with all members of our Eparchial community ensuring Museum will continue to be a valuable asset to our Eparchy. According to its Constitution, Board is made up of 51% UCWLC members and Bishop of Eparchy joins Board as an Ex-Officio member. The Museum has worked with all members of our Ukrainian Catholic community and has been supported by UCWLC, Ukrainian Catholic Brorhood of Canada, Knights of Columbus, faithful of Eparchy of Saskatoon and by numerous individuals within and beyond our provincial borders. What does future hold? A letter from Ukrainian Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Saskatchewan s solicitor dated October 15, 2010 was received by Musée Ukraina Museum Inc. The letter stated that Episcopal Corporation wished to transfer title to land it has been holding in trust for Museum - to Museum. The letter also stated that primary objective of Episcopal Corporation in transferring title at this time is to ensure that independence of two corporations is maintained. The implication is that Museum would no longer be considered an Eparchial project. The Museum wishes to point out that at no time did it attempt to jeopardize any fundraising Eparchy was or will be conducting for ir needs. At Museum Board Meeting on November 20 in Saskatoon, construction cost for Phase 1 was presented. The Tender came in at $2.6M. As a result of that Board meeting, Board of Directors voted in favour of motion to accept Episcopal Corporation s offer to transfer title to Museum and also to proceed with construction of Phase 1. A ground breaking ceremony will be held December 9, 2010 at 1pm on site of new Museum building Avenue M South, Saskatoon. submitted by Patricia Mialkowsky on behalf of Museum s 2010 Board of Directors Rachel s Vineyard offers healing and hope Rachel s Vineyard is a ministry offering hope and healing to those who are suffering after-effects of abortion. After an abortion, both women and men often suffer emotional or spiritual distress even years later, says Bonnie Cameron, who coordinates Rachel s Vineyard retreats in Saskatchewan. The after-effects of abortion can include bouts of crying, depression, eating disorders, guilt, depression, intense grief, sadness, anger, emotional numbness, lowered self esteem, drug and alcohol disorders, flashbacks, nightmares, suicidal urges, fear of pregnancy or pregnant women, anxiety, panic attacks, repeated abortions or crisis pregnancies, difficulty with relationships, an inability to forgive oneself or ors, and fear of punishment from God. Rachel s Vineyard weekends are a beautiful opportunity for any person who has struggled with emotional or spiritual pain of abortion, said Bonnie Cameron. The weekend is designed to help participants experience mercy and compassion of God, she said. It s also an opportunity to surface and release repressed feelings of anger, shame, guilt and grief. Each weekend is run by caring volunteers. Many of facilitators have suffered same loss. There is also a professional counselor and a priest at every weekend. Rachel s Vineyard provides a non-judgmental, safe environment, stressed Cameron. Past participants have testified to transformation y experienced through Rachel s Vineyard, describing how y were able to move from pain of past into hope and love. You are able to express sadness, grief and shame in company of or women and men feeling very much same. You are able to turn this pain into hope with help of nurturing counselors and supportive caretakers. You are not rushed or hurried, but given time to reflect and become open to healing process gradually, stated one testimonial. I experienced a great inner healing as a result of attending Rachel s Vineyard weekend, wrote anor participant. I highly recommend this program to anyone who has felt void and shame of abortion experience. It is wonderful to forgive yourself, find unconditional love of Christ and grieve loss of your little child. Anor participant wrote: I never knew my wife had suffered so much pain over an abortion she had before I met her. It was a real eye opener to attend Rachel s Vineyard weekend with her and offer my support in an area of her life where re was so much secret grief. Our marriage has truly been blessed. We are closer now than we have ever been. Anor man reflected: After struggling alone for years with guilt, shame and remorse of my involvement with my girlfriends decision to abort our child, I finally found a ministry that recognized my need to get help. Rachel s Vineyard provided a place where I could voice my pain and loss. The acceptance of women re was especially helpful, because I felt I had hurt my girlfriend so badly that all women would despise me if y knew what I had done. Their understanding and acceptance helped me to move furr in forgiving myself and helped me to love ors in my life in a deeper way. Founded by Dr. Theresa Burke and Kevin Burke, Rachel s Vineyard is a ministry of Priests for Life. In Saskatchewan, Rachel s Vineyard retreats are held in fall and in spring. The next weekend will be offered Friday, April 1 to Sunday, April 3, For information call or bacameron@sasktel.net -- confidentiality is respected in all cases. More information about Rachel s Vineyard can also be found on website:

6 St. Michael s Camp 2010 A Grateful Heart is A Happy Heart Slava Isusu Khrystu! St. Michael s Camp at Madge Lake in Duck Mountain Provincial Park is a Ukrainian Catholic Camp. We believe in engaging our campers in spiritual, cultural, social, physical, intellectual, moral and recreational activities in order to provide a fun spiritually nourishing and memorable camp experience. This summer we ran two camps. A camp for teens aged 13-16, followed by two weeks of youth camp for children aged Teen camp was full of bouncing teenagers and fascinating activities for five days! Our campers ranged in age, experience and faith which brought many aspects to group this summer. Campers were able to grow spiritually with guidance from Far Basil Malowany, Far Ivan Nahachewky, and Far Jeffrey Stephaniuk. The various clergy provided different activities and liturgical services for campers to participate in; one that will stick in minds of many is service out on lake in canoes! They also had chance to learn from or staff members, Director Lyrissa Kuschak, and young adults Darja Besermenji and Synthia Earle. Campers followed ir respective routes from Regina, Saskatoon, Yorkton, Foam Lake, Rama, Prince Albert, Winnipeg, MB and Camrose, AB to find common interests and familiar faces at St. Michael s Camp. This year our program was of spontaneous nature with clergy coming and going and unpredictable wear. We did some traditional service projects including preparing grounds and buildings for Youth Camp and traveling to Benito to provide some TLC to a cemetery in need. Campers also had more than ample time to do fun things a summer camp should entail beach time, canoeing, kayaking, outdoor games with special treat of swimming and hot-tubbing at Duck Mountain Lodge as a reward for ir hard work! Youth camp is a very different program from teen program. Major differences are many more bodies, many more structured activities, a routine and of course none of this would be possible without many more staff. This summer our counsellors came to us from Regina (Adam Krammer, Melanie Krammer, Kelsey Behm, Nathan Labatt and Kyle Leitch) and Saskatoon (Danielle Kuschak, Darja Besermenji, Olena Olenick). Or key team members this year included Far Basil Malowany of Kamsack, Sister Janet Kozak of Winnipeg and Director Lyrissa Kuschak of Foam Lake. Each staff member had individual talents and skills to share with campers and fellow staff members. This year we had a happy mix of veteran staff members to teach St. Mike s ways to our new staff members! As with teen camp, campers followed ir respective routes to find familiar faces, meet new friends and take in what camp would have to offer in 2010! This years campers came from Yorkton, Willowbrook, Foam Lake, Melville, Ituna, Regina, Saskatoon, Dauphin, MB, Calgary, AB and Paris France! At St. Michael s Camp we pride ourselves on our unique atmosphere, as we focus on campers and staffs faith in many dimensions. We welcome campers of different religious backgrounds and toger we grow in a spiritually rich environment with spotlight on Ukrainian Catholic traditions. Everyday you would see a routine of campers awakening and crawling out of dorms to get mselves ready for day! We would start with a Morning Prayer and breakfast and n straight to church to kick off morning with Divine Liturgy celebrated by Far Basil. Campers n began rotating through activities in one hour time blocks until lunch; some of activities included arts and crafts, canoeing and kayaking, outdoor games and swimming lessons. After a few activities everyone had worked up an appetite just in time for lunch! From lunch campers packed ir beach bags and headed to one of park s public beaches for some fun in sun. Once mid afternoon hit it was time to travel back to camp for one last activity, a catechism session, praying rosary and n to dining hall for supper. Evenings were not any less busy than days, but campers were kept toger in large group to add some spice to big group games! Every day ended with an active campfire and solemn evening prayer. Campers would n follow light of moon to ir respective dorms to get some rest before next dynamic day began. A highlight this year for both teen and youth camps was to make Pysanka or Ukrainian Easter Eggs. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (with funding from Sask Lotteries) made this possible by providing a grant to be used for cultural activities for children. Every camper during each week of camp had chance to make an egg. Not only did we use keeska, bees wax and egg dye, but we also learned about symbolism of different patterns and colors. The activity was great for our rainy days (which we weren t short of this year!). Once again we had a successful summer and look forward to next year s familiar faces and new faces. Our program is run by a Board of Directors Ukrainian Catholic Church Camps of Saskatchewan Inc. and is significantly funded by donations from individuals and organizations. We extend our gratitude to all of those who assist in preparation and implementation of program. For any information regarding St. Michael s Camp contact Lyrissa Kuschak at stmichaelscamp@sasktel.net or check out our website at Sr. Bonnie Komarnicki, ssmi, and Sr. Marijka Konderewicz, ssmi, from Ukrainian Catholic Religious Education Centre wish each of you a very Eparchial News Christmas 2010 page 6 blessed celebration of Christ s Birth. May Peace and Joy of Christmas be your gifts throughout UCREC continues to be a Resource Centre for our Eparchy with an extensive library of books and videos from Byzantine Rite and Catholic Church. Our office continues to train Catechists and offer Spiritual Direction. The biggest project from our office is Eparchial Lay Formation. The next Eparchial Lay Formation begins in September, Teen Camp group after cemetery clean up project Week 1 group photo Youth camp week 2: Campers pose for a silly shot Youth Camp week 1: making new friends in dining hall Out on kayaks for some water fun Week 1 group photo Season s Greetings The staff of Sheptytsky Institute Residence wishes everyone a blessed and joyous Christmas. May season be a time of peace, health, and happiness for you and your families. The Shep s family will be very busy with Christmas celebrations, students writing exams, and n most journeying home for a well deserved break. Students interested in joining Shep s Family for university term should check our website for more info. Lyle Hassen- General Administrator Angie Vandale- kitchen Renee Vandale- kitchen Wayne Hanchuk- building operation

7 Ukrainian Catholic Women s League of Canada December 2010 Dear UCWLC Members, As year draws to a close, our Ukrainian Catholic Women s League has been very active. We thank you for all work you have done for your sister members, your Church and for your community. Let us keep Christ in our hearts as we prepare for this Holy Season by being kind and generous to all we meet each day. Let God s love shine through our hearts and faces. May you have a blessed Christmas complete with God s precious gifts of hope, faith and love. Merry Christmas! Eileen Yaworski Eparchial UCWLC President Eparchy of Saskatoon Twenty-Third Congress Ukrainian Catholic Women s League of Canada Edmonton, Alberta July 5 8, 2010 The delegates were greeted by National UCWLC President, Luba Kowalchyk and National UCWLC Spiritual Advisor, Rev. Janko Herbut on Monday, July 5. There were five Bishops present Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak OSBM from Winnipeg, Bishop Stephan Chmilar from Toronto, Bishop David Motiuk from Edmonton, Bishop Ken Nowakowski from New Westminster and Bishop Bryan Bayda CSsR from Saskatoon. There were many or priests and sisters in attendance. The evening began with moleben and was followed by official opening. Marie Woytowich, first Vice President from Eparchial UCWLC, had honor of carrying in our flag. On Tuesday, July 6, Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak gave keynote address to UCWLC. The UCWLC members were reminded to be true to mselves and to our organization. We need to remember three P s Prayer, Patience and Perseverance. We must pray for each or so that we can strengn our organization. We must have patience with current and new members. We need to invite members to share ir ideas. We must be good listeners. We need to persevere in path we have taken. Sister Emanuella Kharyshyn, SSMI, gave an inspiring talk about our faith, how we must let Jesus into our lives. We must practice our faith. Nasha Doroha expenses have increased due to higher shipping costs. Out of our $20 membership fee, $10 will be sent to offset costs, compared to $8 that has been sent past few years. Membership in UCWLC has decreased to 4500 from Saskatoon Eparchy did not win most increased membership this year. The honor went to Toronto Eparchy. Congratulations Toronto! Sonja Pawliw from Yorkton was honored with designation of Honorary Life Member. There were two Notices of Motions that were discussed: 1. Giving Honorary Life Members right to attend National Plenary Conferences. Passed unanimously. 2. Inceasing membership fees to $20 effective in (We will no longer keep $2 at our local Branch) Passed unanimously. Eparchial News Christmas 2010 page 7 Two Resolutions were presented: 1. That 23rd Congress of UCWLC urges its members on all levels to undertake a united approach, a cooperative efort to revitalize and strengn our Branches, and that we focus on needs of our members. Passed unanimously. 2. That UCWLC reinstate its membership in Ukrainian World Congress in order to promote and advocate with government and community organizations in Ukraine and or countries, its position on life issues such as abortion, euthanasia, same sex marriage, care of vulnerable and promotion of our cultural heritage. Defeated. We had a good representation from Saskatchewan as 28 delegates atttended. Overall delegates were impressed. They were inspired and had fun! St. Basil s UCWLC Supports Mental Health Sunday, Nov.7 St. Basil s Parish Centre was scene of UCWLC s fourth Mor/Daughter Banquet supporting health issues, this year Mental Health. The capacity crowd of Mors, Grandmors and Daughters gared for an informative and enjoyable fundraiser. Denise Batters addressed sell-out event with strength and conviction, intertwined with tender personal emotion as she described battle her late husband, Dave Batters, MP had with mental depression that ultimately caused him to take his own life. My Dear Ladies, Director of Friends For Life Program, Donna Bowyer, spoke about services and support mechanisms that are available in community. Narrated by Master of Ceremonies, Terry Zwarych, a whimsical fashion show in which committee members modelled unique self-designed creations, brought laughter and applause from attending guests. St. Peter s World Youth Day Pilgrims took stage with a variety of entertaining character songs. This enthusiastic group of young people are doing ir own fundraising to go to participate in World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain. Following event, led by Shirley Stadnyk, who spent 26 years working in General Hospital Psychiatry Division, UCWLC ladies presented a cheque in amount of $6,936 to Canadian Mental Health (Saskatchewan Division). The proceeds from event will be used to assist Friends For Life awareness program. The Mor/Daughter organizing Committee of UCWLC Ladies have hardly completed this year s activity and y are already chatting with enthusiasm for 2011 Banquet and fundraiser. Energy abounds in abundance when participating in an enjoyable success story such as St. Basil s UCWLC s Mor/Daughter Banquet. Young Ladies yet to become members of UCWLC, are ready and anxious to participate and assist; this is real tribute to originators of event. St. Basil s UCWLC M o t h e r / D a u g h t e r organizing committee presenting Cheque to Canadian Mental Health (Sask Division) Executive Director, Dave Nelson. L to R: Oksanna Zwarych, Deanna Kaminski, Mary Vogel, Dave Nelson, Ex. Director (Mental Health), Shirley Stadnyk, Jean Orenchuk, Anne Krenosky, Nadia Bursey. In many ways it s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The decorated trees and bright lights, that are only associated with this time of year, are literally sprouting up all over and store hours have been extended, in some cases round clock, to facilitate an anticipated rush on ir wares. And, plans are being made and shared, for exotic get- always, to far off places, where expectations run high for a happy holiday. Unfortunately, for far too many, this holiday hoopla is devoid of even slightest mention, or notice, of what Christmas is all about; and, we should be asking ourselves why this is, and what can we do about it. As Christians we are called to follow Jesus Christ, proclaiming and defending His glory as Son of God and Saviour of our souls. As Christians we believe that Jesus Christ became man and was born of a Virgin Mor, Mary, here on earth, in Bethlehem. As Christians we celebrate birthday of Jesus Christ on Christmas day. As Christians we, refore, should know and show, that only reason for Christmas is Jesus Christ. As Christians it is our duty and responsibility to Keep Christ in Christmas. And, in so doing be a living example to ors, just like Jesus Christ. Let us follow brightly lit star to Lord s birthplace, rar than succumb to glitter of marketplace. Let us visibly and audibly proclaim good news of His birth, rar than just quietly keeping it to ourselves as if afraid to stand up or ashamed to speak out. Let us actively promote love and peace that Christ brought and taught, rar than just passively pleasing our palates while ors suffer and starve. Let us gar as family in our Far s house and receive life- giving grace of His Son, Jesus Christ, rar than lifelessly lazing on some foreign beach under sun. Let us in se, and all ways, Keep Christ In Christmas. In all our Christmas celebrations and encounters let us remember that Jesus Christ came to us, here on earth, as a small, new- born baby who was completely dependent upon ors for tender, loving, dedicated and directed care. His appearance, in this natural way, was not without purpose or plan. His purpose was to lead way to God and plan for doing so was through living example. His homelessness was an expression of true humility, while His dependency reminds us of how we are to unconditionally respond to needs of ors, as children of same Far. And, since Jesus Christ is present in each and everyone of us we are to approach our neighbour as if, in fact, we were approaching Him, with all tenderness, patience and love befitting a new- born child. To you, and through you to your family and loved ones, I extend my prayer- filled best wishes for a Blessed Christmas and a Happy, Holy, New Year. May Infant King, Jesus Christ, be ever present in your lives and works. Christ Is Born! Sister Theodosia Dear UCWLC Members: May light of God s love shine in you heart and in your home this Christmas Season and all through year. National UCWLC Executive

8 Bishop Andrew Roborecki Foundation supporting our seminarians and priests The Bishop Andrew Roborecki Foundation was established in 1982 as a way for faithful in our Eparchy to make donations for financial support of our seminarians. We want to take this opportunity to thank all those who have financially supported Foundation in 2010 and during past 28 years. We are living in a time when all things religious are being attacked, challenged, discouraged or swept away. For example, in countries like England, surveys show that over 50% consider mselves aistic. Christianity is dropping out of favour throughout Europe. We must continue to strengn our Catholic Church with well educated Clerical Leaders who need our financial support and above all, our prayers. Parish Priests are needed. They confer Holy Mysteries on us for our salvation. They enrich our lives by guiding us in prayer and setting our moral and ethical compass in right direction as we travel our faith journey. The month of January has been designated by Bishop Bryan Bayda, CSsR for our annual appeal and we encourage all Faithful to continue making ir donations through ir Parishes. Please make your donation to Foundation as follows: a) Members of a Parish should make ir donations payable to Parish, and identify as donation to Roborecki Foundation. The Parish will total se donations and remit one cheque payable to Foundation, along with a list of all donors and amounts donated. This should n be forwarded directly to Foundation at 214 Avenue M South, Saskatoon, SK. S7M 2K4. To facilitate this process, we recommend that in month of January, each Parish include in its Sunday envelope package a donation envelope designated specifically for Foundation. Should your parish not have a special envelope, simply use your own Parish envelope and identify it as Donation to Roborecki Foundation and place with your regular Sunday collections. b) Non members, organizations or businesses should mail ir donation directly to Foundation at above address. c) For Bequests or large donations, please contact contact one of Trustees. The Audited 2010 Financial Statement showing all donations will be published in 2011 Spring Edition of Eparchial News and also on Eparchial Website Roborecki Foundation. Foundation Board of Trustees Bishop Bryan Bayda ( ) Greg Lazurko ( ) Richard Gabruch ( ) Lucas Olenick ( ) Geraldine Koban ( ) Norbert Wasylenko ( ) mail to: admin.skeparchy@sasktel.net mail to: norbert.wasylenko@rayneragencies.ca CHRIST IS BORN! LET US GLORIFY HIM! Christmas 2010 Lviv European Redemptorist Youth Congress To be like You Lviv, Ukraine August 9-14, 2010 Since 1987 Redemptorists of Europe and young people that y serve and work with have been garing every three years for a Youth Congress. The most recent one was hosted by Ukrainian Redemptorists of Lviv Province. A special invitation was extended to Ukrainian Redemptorists of Yorkton Province to partake in this event, which was attended by 500 participants, Redemptorists and young people, from across Europe under me, To Be Like You. Participating from Yorkton Province were: Fr. Larry Kondra, CSsR, Provinical, Fr. Dmytro Dnistrian, CSsR, Bro. Alfredo Delos Santos, CSsR, Ivan Simko, Megan Clark, Julianna Sirdar, Jennifer Solman, Stefan Baluta and Andrew Popiel. A wonderful summary of Lviv 2010 can be found on Youtube youtube.com/watch?v=m3huaodxcgc For more information about Redemptorists please contact Far Dmytro Dnistrian, CSsR, frdmytro@sasktel.net Far Dmytro is currently associate pastor of SS Peter and Paul in Saskatoon and serves as Vocation Director for Ukrainian Redemptorists of Yorkton Province Participants of Dialogue 2010 Redemptorists and Young People Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from far of lights. James 1:17 Lviv 2010 European Redemptorist Youth Congress Participants from Yorkton Province As Christmas nears, many of us may be thinking of gifts. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are gifts that are purchased, re are gifts that are made by our own hands, and re are gifts bestowed upon all of us from God. These last types of gifts are also known by or names, such as talents and blessings. The challenge for all of us is to unwrap se gifts and use m in ways that are pleasing to God. For many years, Ukrainian Redemptorists of Yorkton Province have offered young people different opportunities to face challenge of unwrapping ir gifts and using ir talents that God has given. During summer of 2010, re were three such opportunities. S.E.R.V.E Summer Endeavour in a Redemptorist Volunteer Experience The Welcome Home Winnipeg, Manitoba May 2010 S.E.R.V.E. is a yearly program that offers young people a chance to live in a community setting for several weeks and participate in a program that consists of prayer, education, and volunteer experience, in such places as a soup kitchen, nursing home, etc. This year re were four participants:margaret Batty (Edmonton), Ivan Simko, Ana Larmour, and BJ Maskal (Saskatoon). The leadership team consisted of Fr. Michael Smolinski, CSsR, Bro. Alfredo Delos Santos, CSsR, and Dani LaMo. Dialogue Redemptorists and Young Adults Opening Gift Canandaigua, New York August 2-7, 2010 Dialogue 2010 was a garing of more than 60 Redemptorists and Young Adults from all over North America. It was an experience to grow in faith, to share in fellowship, and to deepen our sense of call and mission in our world and in our local areas. Representing Yorkton Province were Fr. Larry Kondra, CSsR, Provincial, Fr. Michael Smolinski, CSsR, Sophia Nahachewsky, Ana Larmour, Tom Hrywna, Sarah Hanna, and Eumir Bautista. Group s participation in Thursday morning prayer Welcome Home, place where SERVE was held Eparchial News Christmas 2010 page 8

9 where Blessed Vasyl was Superior from and was arrested here by Soviets in The next place we visited was Kamianetz Podilsk, a fortress develop. city where Blessed Vasyl PRO-LIFE was sent to re-establish * Increasing awareness of pro-life issues throughout Eparchy. Ukrainian Catholic Church * Participating in pro-life activities within FLO area. in On feast day of * Working with and supporting ors throughout Eparchy. Saint Peter & Paul we visprayer MINISTRY ited church of St. Nich* Offer one-on-one prayer - in office or by phone olas where Blessed Vasyl * On-line prayer via or website served in Our hotel * Look at developing an Eparchial core prayer team. had a swimming pool with ( please let me know if you have a call to be part of this ministry.) heated stone tables - some of us enjoyed pool in WEBSITE (FLO website link on * Develop and maintain a website/blog which includes: - updated information evening, as temperature outside was 30 degrees, regarding all office ministries - numerous links - TBA As this year comes to a close, please say a prayer that God s will may be done plus. On July 13 we traveled in and through se ministries. Please contact office at or to Shuparka ( home vilucfamilylifeoffice@sasktel.net. Thank you and God Bless. lage of Blessed Vasyl) and Merry Christmas! to Bila Kernitzia shrine. Kathy Lozinsky Family Life Office Director In afternoon we were in Semakivska, birthplace of Blessed Nicholas Charnetsky. After crossing Dneister River and countryside of rolling hills, we arrived at Sisters of Mercy monastery in Yaremche where we stayed three days in Karpaty Mountains. We went to local bazaars and musethe celebration of Nativity of our Lord is nearly ums, displays of Easter eggs and Ukrainian costumes in upon us. With one angelic voice we will welcome our Kolomeya. The UPA museum in Nadhirna was an interrogation building and torture chamber used by Soviets savior into our world, into our hearts and into our in WW II. Down in basement are empty cement rooms where prisoners were tortured, and we saw writings lives. On behalf of my family and myself, we pray your Christmas brings on walls scratched out by people desperately trying to you great joy, inner peace and renewed hope. leave some information that y were here before being murdered. May our gracious and loving God bless, guide and protect you and your Next stop was Ivano-Frankivsk - a beautiful city and loved ones throughout coming new year. site of newly built Redemptorist Church of our Mor of Perpetual Help. While here, Jim and I took a trip by taxi Kathy Lozinsky to village of Chortovets, origin of Adamko family. Family Life Office Director On July 17th we attended All Ukraine Pilgrimage Day in Zarvanytsia where we prayed with hundreds of thousands of people at Divine Liturgies on Saturday night and Sunday morning. There is a beautiful Shrine to our IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF A MARTYR Mor of God and Holy Water that flows from a spring. By: Helen Adamko I felt God s presence here in how He blessed location Saskatoon, SK for church and shrine and in great number of In 1944 Second World War was coming to an end in people, young and old, who came to pray and to seek God s Europe, but for Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ukraine blessings. Many walked on foot to pilgrimage. In Lviv we visited Lychakivsky Cemetery, origiit was beginning of a systematic persecution of bishops, nal burial site of Blessed Charnetsky and or Redemptorpriests, sisters, and lay people which lasted until , ist priests, and monastery of St. Joseph Sisters and when Ukraine became independent. relics of Blessed Martyrs Olympia and Laurentia. On July 5, 2010, 18 pilgrims traveled to Ukraine to folth On July 20 we traveled to Strach and visited molow in footsteps of Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky and nastic caves and burial places of Blessed Mykola Konor martyrs. Our group leader was Far John Sianchuk, drat and Cantor Volodymyr Perejma, and RedemptorC.S.s.R., Pastor of Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic ist church in Novoyavorysk. Donations of clothing, shoes Church in Saskatoon. This was a prayerful journey seekand school supplies were given to orphans in Syne-Vednya ing to come to know Blessed Vasyl and or martyrs. at ir summer camp in mountains. We visited two th We began our pilgrimage in Lviv on July 7 by celebratsites where apparitions of Blessed Mor appeared. ing Divine Liturgy in Blessed Vasyl s apartment, which is One was a pool where water was flowing from hillnow a museum and a shrine. There was a light rain falling side and or was in Hrushiv where Virgin Mary that morning and after a short briefing by Far John, we appeared over church for three months in The slowly walked up worn stone steps to second floor Soviets couldn t control people who were coming to apartment, and I tried to picture in my mind how many church. Three years later Communist government times Blessed Vasyl walked up se stairs in his life time. Throughout 22 days we saw many churches and would fall and Ukraine would be independent in We were in Drohobych where two Basilian martyrs shrines to Blessed Mor, museums, Karpaty were murdered by Soviets. The church has been rebuilt mountains in Yaremche, gold domed churches in Kyiv, and re is a beautiful courtyard with a Cross of Christ and beautiful countryside. We prayed by prison and Shrine to Mary. On July 22 we were back for Divine where martyrs were imprisoned. We visited unliturgy in Blessed Vasyl s apartment for last time. derground convent of Basilian Sisters where Blessed We spent three days in Kyiv - city of many colorful Vasyl buried secret documents in 1967, and visited gold domed churches, statues and historical buildings. We Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate (SSMI) community visited Pecherska Lavra, Golden Gates, and walked in Zovka and Chervonohrad, original burial site of in area where Orange Revolution took place and to Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska. We drove to Stonayiv to Holodomor statue built when Viktor Yushchenko was NASHI safe house undergoing renovations. In Kovel, President of Ukraine. On July 25 we celebrated Divine Litwe visited original site where Blessed Vasyl lived from urgy with Cardinal Husar in new Sobor Church The pastor and parish community was re to For me, pilgrimage was a humbling experience of welcome us on arrival and provided meals and billets for walking in footsteps of many martyrs. Their faith and everyone. A local group entertained us with songs and mulove for Christ was an inspiration to me that I too, may bear sic of Ukraine. From re we traveled to ancient Pomy cross with faith and love. I miss seeing shrines to chaiv monastery, which is situated on a very high hill and Blessed Mor and colorful churches. can be seen for miles in distance. In 2008 Jim and I went on our first pilgrimage to Ukraine with In Ternopil we stayed in Redemptorist monastery Far John Sianchuk and returned again this past July because and attended a concert put on by Voskresinya youth we felt drawn to know more about Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky group, known throughout Ukraine. We celebrated Divine and or martyrs and how y suffered and died for Christ. A good book to read is: Be Not Afraid A Martyr s Story Liturgy on Sunday, July 11th in Church of Dormition An Autobiography of Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky, C.Ss.R Eparchial News Christmas 2010 page 9 NEW MINISTRIES FOR THE FAMILY LIFE OFFICE CHRIST IS BORN! GLORIFY HIM! It is with joy that I share with you new initiatives of FLO for new year, Furr information will come as ministries Christmas Greetings from Family Life Office Entrance to house Meeting with orphans My Experience of Bishop Velychkovsky Martyr s Shrine Pilgrimage to Ukraine July 2010 Chris Gartner, Saskatoon It is over 3 months since returning home from Bishop Velychkovsky Pilgrimage to Ukraine, and I am still in awe and inspired by all that I experienced! This pilgrimage was an unexpected gift from my husband, which I found out about in late April. As time for leaving drew nearer, I had many doubts and fears as to why I was going, and if I had made right decision. But as I would find out, God had a plan for me, and this turned out to be an experience that I would treasure and hold dear to my heart. It was indeed a life-altering experience, well balanced, feeding soul, mind and body. Having opportunity to start pilgrimage at Shrine to Blessed Vasyl at St. Joseph s in Winnipeg with a Divine Liturgy and tour of Shrine on Sunday, July 4th with fellow pilgrims and our group leaders, Far John and Mary Jane, made a big difference in setting tone of cont d pg 10 Celebrating Liturgy at Blessed Vasyl s apartment- July 7 Celebrating last Divine Liturgy in Kyiv at wooden chapel at Sobor, July 27 Pilgrims on last day in Kyiv before boarding bus for Kyiv Airport

10 Ukrainian Catholic Youth and Campus Ministry Eparchy of Saskatoon Vision Ukrainian Catholic Youth and Campus Ministry for Eparchy of Saskatoon serves middle, high school and young adult (18-35 yrs) communities of Ukrainian Catholic Church for formation of Christian disciples in Ukrainian Catholic faith. The ministry seeks to create an atmosphere for young people to discover, grow and model ir Christian faith and participate fully in total life of Ukrainian Catholic Church Goals To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ To draw young people into responsible participation in life, mission and work of Church To foster personal and spiritual growth, gifts and dignity of each young person To nurture youth in knowledge and love of Ukrainian Catholic faith To cultivate an understanding of and involvement in Youth Ministry within each parish To serve adult and youth leaders who promote effective youth ministry in parishes of Eparchy of Saskatoon Strategy Through a variety of programs, events, and outreach, this ministry seeks to draw young people into responsible participation in life, work, and mission of parish community. This ministry is to, with, by, and for young people and is a blessing for entire community. Programmes and services are provided in areas of advocacy, catechesis, evangelization, community life, prayer and worship, justice and peace, leadership development and pastoral counseling. Past, Current and Future Initiatives 4 youth retreats per year Participation and leadership at o World Youth Day (Toronto/2002, Cologne/2005, Sydney/2008) o Unity (a national garing for Ukrainian Catholic young adults to understand, embrace, and celebrate ir faith) (Canmore/2004, Muenster/2006) o Eparchial and National UCYC Conventions o CCSA (Canadian Catholic Students Association) Regional and National Conferences Spiritual Pilgrimage to Ukraine (tentatively 2007) International Eucharistic Congress Leadership training, support, guidance and resources for o UCYC Eparchial Executive o Obnova Executive and student/young adult group o Adult youth leaders o Youth and young adults o Parish youth ministries o Parish youth groups (UCYC) Workshops (Comprehensive Youth Ministry, Becoming a Youth Friendly Parish, East Meets West, Breathing with Both Lungs, Fostering a Culture of Vocations ) Programs for young adults (Theology on Tap, Film Club, Busy Person s Retreat, Twilight Retreat, Reconciliation Services, Matins and Muffins, Educational Series, Ecumenical Suppers, Catechesis Certification, Gospel Reflection) Daily Divine Liturgy at Sheptytsky Institute (except Monday and Saturday) Eparchial News Christmas 2010 page 10 Ms. Laurie Friesen Phone: ministry@sheps.ca Office: Sheptytsky Institute, 1236 College Drive (corner of College & Wiggins) Website: The Sheptytsky Institute Chaplaincy Rev. André Lalach Phone: alalach@stmcollege.ca Office: St. Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan Sister Metrophane Anne Uchacz, SSMI Sister Metrophane, died in Mary Immaculate Hospital Long Term Care, Mundare, AB on Monday, November 03, 2010, in her 93 rd year and 75 th year in Religious Life. Anne (Sister Metrophane) was born on June 23, 1918, in Ituna, SK. Her far, Sam (Simeon) had emigrated from village of Kopychyntsi, near Ternopil in Ukraine in 1912, and settled near Moose Jaw, SK. Her mor, Mary (Kuzyk), also from same village, had emigrated to Canada in Sam and Mary were married in 1914 in Moose Jaw. In 1918 y settled on a farm near Ituna, SK. Here y raised a family of fifteen children, two of whom died in infancy. They rejoiced that Sacred Heart parish had been founded in Ituna a year after ir arrival, and that Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate began mission work in The Sisters opened St. Ann s School in ir convent, where Anne received her education. Having been nurtured in a life of faith by her family and parish, Anne responded to God s call, entering Novitiate of Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Mundare, AB, on February 06, Sister Metrophane made first profession of vows on August 12, 1938, and final profession, August 15, The Sisters Servants remain grateful to faithful pioneers of Ituna, who have given seven of ir daughters to serve Lord as Sisters Servants. In her 75 years as a Sister Servant, Sister Metrophane wholeheartedly served her religious community, church and people in Canada, USA and Mackwiller, France. She served ten years at Sister Servant missions in following American states: Missouri, New York and Pennsylvania, and taught summer catechism in North Dakota. In Canada she served in Sister Servant missions in Thunder Bay (Fort William), ON and in Montreal. She served in following missions in Alberta: Mundare, Calgary, Vegreville and Edmonton and in Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon, Ituna and Regina. In , she was missioned at a youth hostel in Mackwiller, France, providing meals and hospitality for those who came re. She also catechized and served as a cantor. During this time she also assisted for a short time at Sister Servant missions in Munich, Germany, and Lourdes, France. Sister Metrophane, a devoted and loyal SSMI, generously performed domestic duties, prepared altar bread and sewed church vestments. Her special gift was to serve in parishes, assisting pastors in whatever way she could. She was especially grateful to Redemptorist Fars of Ituna where she grew up. She was edified by ir dedication and dedicated service of ir flock. She loved working with young, instructing m and not so young in ir religious and Ukrainian heritage: preparing countless children for First Holy Communion, animating Children of Mary and Altar Servers, teaching summer catechism and Ukrainian in rural parishes and at camps (mainly in Saskatchewan), serving as cantor and children s choir director, conducting Ukrainian School. She also worked with and assisted UCWLC and parish Sisterhoods, Brorhoods and Knights of Columbus. With great devotion she cared for cleanliness and beauty of church sanctuary. Many lonely and forgotten looked forward to her visits, bringing bereaved, sick and elderly healing and peace. Sister Metrophane taught Ukrainian in Catholic School system in Regina, serving as an accredited teacher. One of Sister Metrophane s greatest joys was to visit in 1974 village and home that her parents had left when immigrating to Canada, meeting her relatives and seeing Ukraine, which she so loved. Since it was Soviet Ukraine that she visited, she experienced religious persecution first hand, an experience that filled her deep gratitude for freedom to worship we enjoy in Canada. While she was missioned in Europe in 1979, she had anor opportunity to visit her relatives in Ukraine. She also was delighted to visit our Sisters Servants, who were underground. This was truly an inspiring and memorable encounter. She had anor opportunity to visit Lourdes and Rome, where she was thrilled to have an audience with Pope John Paul II. Sister Metrophane was truly grateful for gift of family. She was thankful for her good and loving parents who instilled in all ir children love of God and His Holy Church. Sister Metrophane tried to find time to be with her many siblings with ir children and families, sharing in ir joys and sorrows, visiting and communicating with m when possible. She appreciated ir efforts to host family get-togers, which enriched and strengned family bonds. In ir difficulties, she encouraged her family members to put ir trust in Lord and our Heavenly Mor. She continuously reassured m of her prayerful support and love. The funeral Divine Liturgy was celebrated in St. Joseph s Home Chapel on Monday, November 8. The main celebrant was Bishop David Motiuk, assisted by Basilian Fars Ignatius Holowaychuk and Vincent Prychidko. Interment was at Ss Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery. May memory of Sister Metrophane be eternal. Vichnaya Pamyiat! Pilgrimage cont d this pilgrimage for me. Their love and dedication to Blessed Vasyl and Holy Martyrs, church and people of Ukraine totally moved me as we visited places where y lived, preached, suffered, died and were buried. The sufferings y endured and ir faith in God has left an imprint on my heart and soul that I will treasure and remember always. The churches we visited and celebrated Liturgies and or services, as well as information and history that y shared with us has, made an impact on my prayer life and has given me a new outlook on life. I now take time to make room for God s presence in my daily life. Being able to celebrate Divine Liturgy in apartment in Lviv where Blessed Vasyl lived from 1955 to time of his final arrest in 1969, singing and praising in full voices, where at one time Liturgies were celebrated in hushed voices and priests were ordained in secret, was overpowering, especially since I believe that it was through prayers to Blessed Vasyl and his intervention that my grandson s heart condition was healed. Places like Zamartynivska Prison & monument where Blessed Kovalyk was imprisoned and crucified, as well as UPA museum where many innocent people were tortured and died for ir faith and country, was overwhelming and very difficult to absorb, but secured for me great love and strong faith se people had. They faced ir sufferings and tortures, embracing ir crosses, and did not give in or abandon ir faith or ir love for Christ and Ukrainian Catholic Church. Conclusion pg 12

11 Holy Ghost Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Candiac, SK Minutes of Meetings The First 40 Years ( ) Continued from Fall 2010 edition Cendiac, June 14, 1936 A meeting was held in Ukrainian Greek Catholic National Hall. The chair, Philip Kotylak, opened meeting at 3 o clock in afternoon with 19 members present. Mr. John Hrycak motioned to have church picnic by creek, seconded by John Procyk. The members were unanimous that we pick a spot near creek. Hryhori Romanow motioned that John Gilewicz be in charge of organizing picnic, seconded by Michailo Pastuch. John Dusyk, Stifan Romanow and Philip Procyk will assist. All were in favour. It was unanimous that church s chimney is in dire need of repair. John Dusyk will repair chimney and steps to hall for minimal cost. Wasyl Pastuch and Michailo Dzuba agreed to remove dirt from beneath hall to a depth of 6 feet even, for sum of 6.00 all toger. The girls are to wash floors in hall; four of m at 50 cents each for a total of 2.00 each time. For future, it was agreed that y also wipe windows for same $2.00. It was agreed by all that an auctioneer be hired to sell all lumber and doors. Mr. H. Romanow closed meeting. Signed by Philip Kotylak Wasyl Procyk, recording secretary Cendiac, 7 th day of December 1936 The annual general church meeting was held in Ukr. Gr. Cath. Nat. Hall at 2 o clock in afternoon with 20 members present. The parish priest was absent. The recording secretary read minutes from last annual meeting. The financial secretary n read a partial statement of income and expenses and was unable to give rest as complete financial statement was not ready yet. In treasury remains 352 d. and 48 c. to carry forward to The committee members were thanked for all ir work over past year. This was followed by elections. Michailo Pastuch nominated John Dusyk for chair, seconded by Hryhori Romanow. John Dusyk n nominated Hryhori Romanow for chair, Michailo Romanow seconded. Then Michailo Dzuba nominated Philip Procyk for chair, seconded by Philip Kotylak. A vote was taken. Philip Procyk received 10 votes, Hryhori Romanow 3 votes, John Dusyk 5 votes. Philip Procyk declined nomination. Mr. John Dusyk accepted position of chair. Michailo Pastuch nominated Wasyl Procyk for recording secretary, seconded by Hryhori Romanow. No one was against nomination and Wasyl Procyk accepted position. Danylo Romanow nominated John Hrycak for financial secretary, seconded by Yurko Dranatski. Wasyl Stepanski nominated Stefan Romanow, seconded by Philip Procyk. A vote was taken. Stefan Romanow received 11 votes and John Hrycak received 9 votes. Stefan Romanow was elected financial secretary. John Dusyk nominated Hryhori Romanow for treasurer, seconded by Josef Chay. Philip Kotylak nominated John Hrycak, seconded by Hryhori Romanow. John Hrycak received 16 votes and he accepted position. Hryhori Romanow nominated Wasyl Stepanski and T. John Eparchial News Christmas 2010 page 11 Dusyk for comptrollers, seconded by Dan Romanow. All were in favour and y both accepted. Hryhori Romanow nominated Wasyl Pastuch for position of Collector, seconded by M. Romanow. Wasyl Pastuch accepted. The Starshi Braty are Danylo Romanow and John Kaczmar and John Werbitsky. Danylo Romanow accepted to light fire in church for 50 cents each time. Michailo Baran and Wasyl Stepanski accepted to sing Divine Liturgy for one dollar, both of m toger for 50c each. It was agreed that we bring priest once a month or 12 times a year for Divine Liturgy. A motion was made by Philip Kotylak that if Fr. Tylewski will be coming to our Church for services, n he will refuse to pay his membership fees and ors agreed with him that y too would not pay ir membership fees if he came to have services here. Therefore, it went to a vote and was revealed that more than half of members present, 12 votes, were opposed to Fr. Tylewski coming and would not fulfill ir financial obligations. It was decided to write bishop to request a different priest. The reason for this request is that Fr. Tylewski treated his parishioners inhumanely and called m pigs during his sermons in Church. The meeting was left unfinished. We wrote to bishop for a different priest and received a reply, but not answer that we were hoping for. We wrote again about same thing and didn t even receive a response. The 14 th of February, 1937 After Divine Liturgy, minutes of annual meeting were read in presence of priest and 38 members. Far Tylewski n asked who was at meeting and who voted against priest. Unfortunately, none of members present revealed anything. It was n agreed that no one was against priest. Far Tylewski n accepted to continue to serve our parish for 14 d and travel for 4 d for a total of 18 dollars. It was n moved that parish Mission take place no later than July 10. All were in favour. The remaining policies will be same as last year. July 25 The meeting was opened by chair, John Dusyk, with 30 members present. The meeting was called at request of members. The reason was that we have insufficient funds to pay priest. Danylo Romanow made motion that we pay priest 10 dollars for each Divine Liturgy which includes his travel, seconded by M. Pastuch. The vote was unanimous. Josef Chay moved that we pay priest 14 dollars but no one seconded motion. Stifan Kotylak moved that parish send money collected for bishop directly to Bishop s Chancery. All were in favour. Danylo Romanow closed meeting. September 14 A meeting of Church committee was held in home of Mr. John Dusyk. The reason was to discuss church books that, as far as we know, mysteriously disappeared from church. However, a few days later, book was returned by Fr. Tylewski. It was n moved that we buy three (3) books for church: a marriage register, a funeral register and a book for Wakes (or all night vigils), which will cost $8.50 for all three (3). The committee members were all in favour. September 14 A meeting of Church committee was held in home of Hryhori Romanow with 9 members present. Mr. Petro Stepanski neglected to mention that he had a bill for $4.00. The committee accepted it. Michailo Sydorko agreed to pay up his membership in full for year For year 1937 he explained that it was very far for him to travel and gave $3.00 toward 1937 fees. Michailo Romanow also agreed to pay his dues from 1929 up to January 1, 1934, for a total amount owing of $ The meeting was adjourned. Signed: John Dusyk, Wasyl Procyk Fr. A. W. Fyk Cendiac, Sask, 13 th day of December 1937 The church general meeting was held with 24 members present in Greek Catholic National Hall at 1 o clock in afternoon. The recording secretary, Wasyl Procyk, read minutes from last annual meeting after which financial secretary Stefan Romanow, presented financial statement. General income was $ and expenses were $419.34, leaving in treasury Mister Hryhori Romanow moved that last year s executive be thanked for all ir hard work, seconded by Michailo Kotylak. All in favour. Next were elections for upcoming year Josif Chay moved that committee stay same for 1938, seconded by Michailo Pastuch. Stefan Procyk moved that re be a new committee, seconded by John Hrycak. A vote was taken. To keep old executive, 14 votes, for a new executive, 8. Therefore, old executive will remain in place for It was agreed by all that we thank executive for ir continued service. There were two new members that joined parish for year They are Mykolai Melnyk and Wasyl Melnyk. The parishioners agreed that we invite Most Reverend Bishop to our parish for Feast Day of Descent of Holy Spirit (Pentecost). The priest agreed with parishioners and parish agreed with him that we have 12 services a year at a cost of $15.00 for each time. The priest, Fr. Fyk, also offered to come one time for nothing. Danko Romaniw will look after picking up priest Fr. Fyk from station and returning him and give him room and board, for a sum of $4.00 each time. Danylo Romaniw and parish mutually agreed. The diaks, Wasyl Stepanski and Michailo Baran and John Kaczmar agreed to sing for a cost of.50 cents, toger $1.50. It was also passed that Fr. Fyk can borrow priest s Liturgy Book from Church during time that he is serving parish. The Starshi Braty, Danylo Romaniw and Josif Chay, suggested that membership fees for single persons be $1.00 a year for Church and a 25 cent membership fee for hall, and whoever is not a member of church cannot become a member of hall. Mister Hryhori Romaniw moved, seconded by Josif Chay. All were in favour. The rent of pews will remain at one dollar per year and re can be two families renting same pew for 50 cents each. Confessions will require usual cards; youth up to age of 15 are exempt. Above that age, parishioners of this parish are to pay 10 cents for each card. Non members, for families, are to pay 25 cents per card and 50 cents to priest. Non members, for singles, are to pay 25 cents a card and 25 cents to priest. Bridegrooms of parish are to pay one dollar prior to wedding and 25 cents for each person. Non members are to pay two dollars prior to wedding and 25 cents for each person. The members of this parish are obliged to give $1.00 dollar a year for bishop. A cemetery plot is free of charge for those members who have fulfilled all ir obligations. Non members must have permission of parish council. (no signatures) Cendiac, Sask. On 18 th day of December, 1937, a meeting was held in home of Wasyl Procyk with 10 members present. Mister Hryhori Romaniw moved that funds that were borrowed by hall from church be paid off for year 1936, seconded by Mr. John Hrycak. For year 1937 church committee agreed to give hall 25 percent in accordance with minutes of hall. to be continued

12 MSSS 2011 GRANT APPLICATION (Please print clearly in English or Ukrainian) PARISH Name: Mailing Address: CONTACTS Name of President: Telephone, ATTENTION! GRANTS AVAILABLE IN 2011 FROM THE METROPOLITAN SHEPTYTSKY SOCIETY The Mission of Metropolitan Sheptytsky Society of Saskatchewan ( Corporation ) is restricted to promoting cultural, social, educational and spiritual activities among Ukrainian Catholics in Province of Saskatchewan, and to assist financially or orwise any organizations that propagate cultural, social, educational and spiritual well-being of Ukrainian Catholics in Province of Saskatchewan. True to its mission statement, MSSS is pleased to announce that its project for coming year is one which will be a gesture of appreciation to all parishes in Saskatchewan who have supported Society through monetary or in-kind donations in past. In 2011 all parishes in Eparchy of Saskatoon will be eligible to apply for a grant of up to $500 for a parish project or initiative which will contribute to local needs of church community or cemetery. Particular attention will be given to rural parishes in Eparchy. Our local churches give us spiritual nourishment in present; cemeteries are filled with our beloved deceased from past generations, to whom we owe everything in present. Ukrainian Catholic sacred spaces in our province parishes and cemeteries deserve our attention and support. Some examples of projects which might be considered are: initiatives for upkeep or maintenance of sacred space (church or cemetery) initiatives which promote liturgical worship in a parish projects which bring people toger in ir community for a spiritual or educational purpose improvements to local church records or archives resources to document events from past or present, in order to create a living record of church s history (photo journals, web projects, cemetery archives projects) The aim of this grant initiative is to have funds remain in local church community. Examples of initiatives which would not be considered for funding are those involving travel costs, clergy stipends, or initiatives which are established by Eparchy. Why is this so? As stated earlier, this grant program is a gesture of appreciation to parish communities which have supported MSSS. There are many hard- working, devoted Ukrainian Catholics who do all y can to support ir local church, and still fall short of muchneeded funds for basic parish needs. In recognizing se needs, we would like to give back to local communities in MSSS will continue to provide support to all faithful in rural and urban parishes in future. If you would like to play a role in future of MSSS, please contact any one of its Board Members. Eparchial News Christmas 2010 page 12 Name of Secretary: Name of Treasurer: 2011 PROJECT DATES Start date: Completion date: PROJECT DESCRIPTION Please attach invoice(s) for projected costs OR receipt(s) for costs incurred during project, to a maximum of $500. Cheques will be sent to parish address given above, Attention: Treasurer Mail grant application to: MSSS Grant Project Box 9016 Saskatoon, SK S7K 7E7 Direct inquiries to any MSSS Board member: Mr. Ollie Marciniuk, President Hafford, Mr. Ernest Uhryn, Vice-President Yorkton, Dr. Michael Krochak, Treasurer Saskatoon, Dr. William A. Gulka, Secretary Meadow Lake, Mr. Michael Kaminski, Past-President Regina, Ms. Helena Demchuk Regina, ~Слава Богу, що ми з українського роду!~ ~За прикладом Митрополита Шептицького, шануймо нашу віру і наших людей.~ Mr. Ted Deneschuk Yorkton, Ms. Christine Hladky Regina, Ms. Olga Klewchuk Yorkton, Ms. Nadia Prokopchuk Saskatoon, This information is also available for download at Pilgrimage conclusion Visiting orphanage and spending time with orphans at summer camp was an overwhelming experience. It made me realize how simple things made those children happy, and made me rethink what and where I had been putting my priorities with my own children and grandchildren. Places that we visited like Bila Kernitzia Shrine in Shuparka, pilgrimage experience in Zarvanytsia, celebrating with over 800,000 pilgrims, and pilgrimage site at Radkovets, blessed me with many gifts, graces and healings. However, one of greatest impacts for me from this pilgrimage came from Road to Emmaus experience in Kamianitz Podilsk. When I was facing many questions and doubts as to where God was in my life and why I was here, and as I was going to pray rosary I was joined on this walk by a fellow pilgrim. There my spiritual journey truly began and n continued to grow throughout remainder of pilgrimage and continues today. The burning from within when praying rosary, scripture readings, liturgies, chanting Psalms and prayers came alive with renewed spirit and meaning. But God was not done with me yet. As we continued on our pilgrimage to Yaremche, one morning as we prayed rosary we walked to a little wooden chapel. As we finished praying, I looked up and behind altar was Icon Not Painted by Human Hands. As I gazed upon this icon, eyes of icon began to move in a circular motion as if searching for someone, and n rested on me and I heard words Where have you been my child? I thought I was hearing things and looked at my prayer partner, but once again I heard those words and was drawn to those eyes. The warmth and peace I felt within I knew that I had found my missing link. We came upon this icon at a second place a few days later at chapel of Sisters of St. Joseph in Lviv. As I gazed at eyes of icon y did not search long and words this time were so gentle You have found me my child. The second last day of our pilgrimage, we once again came upon this icon, this time at wooden church at Sobor in Kyiv. The icon was on back wall of choir loft. As I venerated and prayed before icon, eyes were so soft and warm and words I heard were I am with you always. I felt a peace and warming within me as I have never experienced. Before leaving Ukraine we were able to find this icon at Pecherska Lavra in Kyiv, and I was able to bring it home with me, and I keep it close to me. I cannot explain all that happened to me; all I know is that so many things came alive for me, and as a result, has had an overpowering effect on how I want to live my life and how important having love and presence of God, faith and prayer is in my daily life. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity that became for me, a rewarding and fulfilling experience that I will always treasure. My spiritual journey did not end when I left Ukraine; this time seed has been planted in fertile soil of our ancestors and our Holy Martyrs, and continues to be nurtured and to blossom upon returning home. I would encourage ors to go on a Blessed Velychkovsky pilgrimage to Ukraine. Let go, and let God take you on a truly wonderful and amazing experience. It will open your eyes, heart and soul to lives of our Holy Martyrs; how y lived, suffered and gave ir lives for glory of God without hesitation. How through intercession of Martyrs, y can influence our lives, and help us to rethink what is truly important in our lives and what our focus could and should be on. I truly experienced walking on holy ground at many of places we visited and prayed at, and witnessed faith of people that was so very inspiring and uplifting and that has made a lifelong imprint on my heart and soul. It has shown me importance of embracing my cross, as it was given to me by God, and because it is way to Kingdom.