St. Andrew s Outreach Newsletter

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1 1 April 2018 St. Andrew s Outreach Newsletter St. Andrew s Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor Parish Street Edmonton, AB. T6A 2Y8 Rev. Fr. Yuriy Church Office st.andrews-uocc@telus.net Palm Sunday April 1, 2018 The Icon of the Feast of Palm Sunday, Christ is the central figure, seated upon a donkey as He enters Jerusalem. Christ is blessing with His right hand, and in His left hand is a scroll, symbolizing that He is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah, the Anointed One who has come to redeem us from our sins and break the power of death. The donkey, one of the animals that were considered unclean according to the Law, is symbolic of the inclusion of all peoples of all nations in the new covenant that will come through the death and Resurrection of Christ (Isaiah 62:10-11). It is also a sign that our Lord has revealed a heavenly and spiritual kingdom that offers true and enduring peace. On the right, the disciples accompany Jesus in His Triumphal Entry. Depicted on the left are the Jews who greet Him crying Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel! The word Hosanna means Save, I pray or Save now. The children are the small people who are greeting Christ with palm branches and laying these and their garments on the ground before Christ as tokens of honor for one who is acknowledged as a King. The city of Jerusalem is shown as the walled buildings, and the temple is depicted as the building with the dome. Holy Thursday April 5, Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Passion Service 5:00 pm John 13:1-17 (At the Washing of the Feet, Gospel) 1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray Him, 3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God, 4 rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. 5 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. 6 Then He came to Simon Peter. And Peter said to Him, "Lord, are You washing my feet?" 7 Jesus answered and said to him, "What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this." 8 Peter said to Him, "You shall never wash my feet!" Jesus answered him, "If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me." 9 Simon Peter said to Him, "Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!" 10 Jesus said to him, "He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean; and you are clean, but not all of you." 11 For He knew who would betray Him; therefore He said, "You are not all clean." 12 So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? 13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. 16 Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.

2 2 Liturgical Scripture Readings April 2018 Sunday April 1 Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) Epistle: Philippians 4:4-9 Gospel: St. John 12:1-18 Wednesday April 04 Presanctified Gifts Epistle: John 12:17-50 Gospel: Matthew 26:6-16 Thursday April 05 Holy Thursday Epistle:1Corinthians 11:23-32, Mt 26:2-20,21-39,Jn 13:3-17, Luke 22:43-45 Gospel: Matthew 26:40-27:2 Friday April 06 Great and Holy Friday Epistle: 1Corinthians 1:18-2:2, Gospel: Mat 27:1-38 Saturday April 07 Great and Holy Saturday Annunciation of the Theotokos Epistle: Hebrews 2:11-18 Luke 1:24-38 Gospel: Rom 6:3-11,Mat 28:1-20 Sunday April 8 Paska Epistle: Acts 1:1-8 Gospel: St. John 1:1-17 Monday April 09 Bright Monday Epistle: Acts 1:12-17,21-26 Gospel: St. John 1:18-28 Wednesday April 11 Bright Wednesday at Selo Epistle: Acts 2:22-36 Gospel: St. John 1:35-51 Sunday April 15 St. Thomas Epistle: Acts 5:12-20 Gospel: St. John 20:19-31 Sunday April 22 Myrrhbearing Women Epistle: Acts 6:1-7 Gospel: St. Mark 15:43-16:8 Sunday April 29 The Paralyzed Man Epistle: Acts 9:32-42 Gospel: St. John 5:1-15 Holy Saturday Holy Friday Great and Holy Friday begins with reading of the Royal Hours leading up to Vespers of Friday afternoon, at which time the removal of the Body of Christ from the Cross is commemorated. The priest removes the Body of Christ, (the Plashchanytsia), and carries it into the altar. In an evening service, at the Tomb, the priest carries the Plashchanytsia, the painted or embroidered cloth representation of Christ, from the altar around the church before placing it in the Sepulcher, a bier symbolizing the Tomb of Christ. This procession, with the faithful carrying lighted candles, represents Christ's descent into Hades. Great and Holy Saturday Vespers and a Divine Liturgy of St. Basil are served, marked with readings of Psalms and Resurrection hymns that tell of Christ's descent into Hades, celebrated as the "First Resurrection" of Adam and the conquering of Death. It is appointed by the typikon to be celebrated in the afternoon, though it is served in the morning in many places. This service comes from the ancient liturgical tradition of the Church of Constantinople and was its primary Paschal service. The hymn "Arise O God" from the Psalms was the original primary Paschal hymn before "Christ is risen" came to take its place. Its place as the ancient Constantinopolitan Paschal celebration is what gives the service such a bright and resurrectional character. MEMORIAL SERVICES PROVODY THE ORDER FOR THE MEMORIAL SERVICES IN THE EDMONTON DEANERY IS AS FOLLOW S: 15 April EDMONTON CEMETERY at 3:00 pm 22 April BEECHMOUNT CEMETERY at 2:00 pm 29 April ST. MICHAEL S CEMETERY at 2:00 pm 06 May EVERGREEN MEMORIAL GARDENS at 2:00 pm 13 May ST. STEPHEN S CEMETERY at 2:00 pm (In case of rain on any of the above-mentioned Sunday s, Memorial Services will be served on Sunday, 13 May at 3:30 pm ALL OTHER CEMETERIES WILL BE VISITED UPON REQUEST

3 3 In Memoriam St. Andrew s Sobor Family extends their sincerest condolences to: Roman and Anna-Marie Koszarycz and family on the repose of Roman s mother Halyna Koszarycz Вічная пам'ять REMEMBERING THE LIVING & DEPARTED During every Liturgy the Priest says prayers for the living and the departed. At the entrance to the church, please fill in special Remembrance Cards and submit them to the celebrant priest so that prayers may be offered. We apologize in advance if any family members were missed in our expressions of condolence of the reposed above. We encourage you to contact the office if you've been missed and we will be sure to include your name in next month's Outreach. Христос Воскрес! Воістину Воскрес! Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen! We greet you with the glorious celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! Вітаємо Вас і Вашу родину із світлим святом Великоднем! Board of Management

4 4 April Greeters April 1: Sharon Chomik, Mike Wasylasko April 15: Mary and Bill Dymianiw April 8: Tetyana and Dmytro Kotsyuba, April 22: Nadine Brow, Johanna Dzenick Diana and Victoria Kotsyuba, April 29: Vivian and Ernie Skakun Diana and Rodney Mauch Next Dine in Pyrohy Suppers: May 4th, 2018 June 1st, 2018

5 5 Please register your children/grandchildren for camp this summer. The Ladies Auxiliary will help you with the cost. A subsidy of $ for each child that attends. Call the office for more detail. Чи ваші діти підуть на табір в літі? Якщо так, жіноче товариство фінансово підтримує кожну дитину членів Собору Св. Андрія у сумі $150. Будь ласка, повідоміть нам через церковного бюра, Flower Fund Collection (a second collection on Palm Sunday) Колекція на квіти (друга колекція у Вербні неділі) The Flower Fund is used for buying flowers all year: Фонд для квітів використовується протягом року: - for decorating the church / щоб прикраcти церкву - for special events: bouquets for visiting hierarchs, etc./на спеціальні заходи: букети для ієрархів, ітд. - for the sick, shut-in, and bereaved members / подарунку хворим, запірно-інів, і для засмучених членів нашого храму Flower Fund envelopes are in the church entrance. Конверти для фонду у вході церкви. Celebrating 100 years of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada is a true celebration we should all try to attend. St. Andrew s is looking for a few people to gather a committee together to help keep our parish members informed of the 100 year celebration in Saskatoon. One idea is to possibly have a bus to help with transportation down to the celebration. Please consider to join the committee and help arrange for St. Andrew s members to attend this celebration. Thank you from the Board of Management

6 Renovations Some of you may have noticed this big dumpster behind our manse. Renovations have been taking place on the main floor for the past two weeks. Many long hours have been expended in the house to make necessary improvements. We have a young family as our new tenants and we ask that you respect their privacy. Just because the parish owns the manse, does not give parish members freedom to ask the tenant to allow an inspection' of the changes that were made. The Board of Management will be doing a PowerPoint presentation to show the upgrades that have occurred. Please be patient; a date for the presentation will be announced. Thank you. 6 Board of Management ST. ANDREW S GOLDEN AGE CLUB We welcome new members (over 55) to join us every Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. for fellowship and games. The first Tuesday is usually Soup and Sandwich (or equivalent). With Orthodox Easter on April 8 th we will have our coffee, cookie, and shuffle board on the first Tuesday and enjoy the Easter treats or pot luck on the second Tuesday. Third Tuesday is Birthday cake to celebrate with those that have Birthdays in the month, the fourth Tuesday we visit the tenants at St. Andrew s SELO ( Avenue). The forthcoming activities are planned as follows; April 24 th we visit the Muttart Conservatory at Noon for a guided tour. Please register your interest. May is the Mayfield Dinner Theatre; if you are interested please pay for your ticket before April 18th. June; GAC BBQ, August; visit Ukrainian Village subject to enough participants. Please register your interest to go either by phone call ( ) or (luchka01@telus.net). Details are available at our gathering on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. Sunday Fellowship: If you wish to sponsor a Sunday Fellowship or a Memorial Fellowship, please call Church office Following Sunday Divine Liturgy, Fellowship Coffee is served Please consider helping with the fellowship preparations We welcome everyone! Eugene Luchka, President St. Andrew s Golden Age Club.

7 7 St. Andrew s Ladies Auxiliary We had a successful Easter Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday, March 17th. A huge bouquet of thanks is extended to all you wonderful people who worked so hard in all capacities before the event, during the event and/or after. You know what you did to help, so please consider yourself thanked and greatly appreciated. It is a pleasure working with you. I must however mention the key coordinators. Thank you to our members who volunteered to coordinate the three major parts of this venture: Bake Sale and Frozen Food Sale Coordinator: Diane Pysyk; Tea Coordinators: Marion Ostapchuk and Mary Dymianiw; Exhibit Coordinator: Diana Mauch. Your leadership roles were exemplary and very much appreciated. Thank you to all who helped the coordinators by volunteering your services. We could not have done this without you. As Pauline Lysak always says, Many hands make light work. Pasky were sold out in 15 minutes. Most other baking sale items were sold. Babky can still be purchased for $5.00 through the church office or by calling me at Many patrons ventured to the Tillie Kurysh Hall to enjoy some tea/coffee and cake with friends and family. While there, people were able to move freely to see the various exhibits. Lesia Perritt displayed what should be in a Paska Basket and also set up a display advertising our Ukrainian Language Classes for Adults which run from September to March. Svitlana Serheyeva displayed traditional Motanky dolls that she creates. Adele Krewusik displayed the beautiful Pysanky she made over the years. Some of her Pysanky are now on display in the church vestibule. Be sure to see them. Items available from our Kiosk were sold by Joan Fedorow and Jean Naciuk. Pysanky, written by Eunice Semeniuk were sold by Betty Wolanski and Viccy Zukiwsky. Thank you ladies. Chaika Concert Ensemble, directed by Ludwig Marianych, had a display and provided background music during the tea. Thank you for the donations of Raffle Prizes. First Prize was a Fruit Basket donated by Vivian Skakun and the winner was Lesia Chumer. Second Prize was a Party Lite Basket donated by Rosemarie Danyliuk and won by Sharon Shybunka. Third Prize: donated by Rosemarie Danyliuk was a Basket with Pasta, Sauce/other fixings and a bottle of Wine which was won by Gloria Litwin. Fourth Prize donated by Diane Pysyk, a Bunny Basket, which was so wanted by one of our young patrons, was won by Kathy Filiwich. Congratulations to the winners. Door Prizes donors and winners consisted of: #1. Bunny and Laura Secord chocolates, donated by Marion Ostapchuk, won by young Harry Hohol. #2. A Bunny Easter Cup with David/s Tea and Purdys Chocolates donated by Rosemarie Danyliuk. The winner was Pat Barnay. #3 Patricia Repka won the Four Cup and Saucer Set donated by Carla Kozak. Kathy Buchanan donated two Scarves - door prizes #4 and #5, won by Stella Olson and Deona Serna respectively. #6. The Chocolate Bunny Cake, donated by Betty Wolanski was won by Viccy Zukiwsky. Thank you for your generosity, ladies. Congratulations winners! Once again, I would like to extend my warmest thanks to all who organized, planned, helped and supported this fundraiser. Next meeting - April 16 at 7:00 p.m. On behalf of our branch of Ukrainian Women s Association and my family, I wish everyone a very blessed and joyous Easter. Христос Воскрес! Christ is Risen! Воістину Воскрес! Truly He is Risen! Johanna Dzenick, President V e e r n e e s t N e w s St. Andrew's Ukrainian Dance Program May 06 Year End Concert 12:30pm Location: St. Andrew s Hall For more info contact Steven Murrell info@veerneest.ca

8 8 May 4th to 6th, 2018 May 4, 2018

9 9 Passia at St. Andrew s Our Parish hosted the last Passia or Divine Suffering of Christ of this Lenten season on Sunday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m. The service was concelebrated by His Grace Bishop Ilarion, our Edmonton Ukrainian Orthodox clergy and Deacon Gary Boychuk. For parishioners who were unable to be present but have internet access, the Passia text is at the following website: The readings were from John * Following the service, faithful who attended from each of our five Parishes assembled in the Tillie Kurysh Hall to hear an inspiring lecture presented by Rev. Fr. Roman I. Shiyan. His topic was: "Passions of the world and the Passions of Christ" which he summarizes as follows. The presenter explored and juxtaposed different semantic meanings of the word "passion" as temptations and emotions imposed upon us by this world, its ways, and values, and as "suffering" - the suffering and sacrifice of Our Lord God and Saviour Jesus Christ for us, sinners. The main question, raised in this presentation, was: Which "passions" do we, Orthodox Christians, embrace? Which passions guide our life? It is unthinkable for us to forget about the Passions, endured by Our Lord for our sake. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16). I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live (John 11: 25). These words give our life meaning and serve as the beacon of our hope and trust in God's promise. It is for us to understand and to remember that we cannot go forward on the path of righteousness embracing Our Lord and His Passions and the sinful passions of this world, because they contradict, oppose each other just as life, love, and faith oppose destructive, divisive, devil-inspired passions and death. Our Lord s Passions is the price paid by the One without blemish for us, sinners. The questions are, and always remain the same: Are we worthy of Our Lord s Passions, endured for our sake? How can we become worthy of His Passions? Answering these questions is of vital importance to us, to our Salvation. Following Rev. Fr. Roman Shiyan s presentation, a delicious Lenten buffet was served. Worshipers from the various Parishes enjoyed visiting with one another during the meal. As usual, donations collected were made to the Western Eparchy for its Mission Fund. *Copies of The Orthodox Study Bible are available in our kiosk. It has excellent explanatory notes on every page.

10 10 Easter Tea and Bake sale March 17, 2018 Blessed Easter Potluck Dinner Спільне Свячене Sunday, April 15 Everyone is most welcome to come to dinner following the Divine Liturgy whether or not you are able to contribute a food item. It is a joyous time to celebrate together and there is always plenty to eat! For food suggestions & sign-up, see the poster in the atrium.

11 11 Babky The work begins Our Picassos waiting to baste Pasky Kolachi

12 Father's Day Family Weekend at Camp Bar-V-Nok (Pigeon Lake) June 15, 16, and Sunday June 17, 2018 This year our annual Father's Day Family Weekend will held at Camp Bar-V-Nok (Pigeon Lake). The main event will be on Sunday, June 17 with Church Service in the morning followed by at Pot Luck Dinner at noon and followed by games and activities after we eat. For those who wish to spend the entire weekend at camp, there is accommodation at Camp in the Cabins which can accommodate up to 20 people via 6 bedrooms in each Cabin. Bring your own sleeping bags (or blankets) and bedding. Also bring your own food for the weekend. For those that have RVs, RV space will be available. Friday night usually includes a camp fire, wiener roast and marshmallow roast, hot chocolate, and singing around the camp fire. Saturday's activities includes games such as soccer, ball games, fishing, boating, tennis, hiking on the trails on the property, etc., followed by another night around the camp fire. There is a Kitchen to prepare food in and a Mess Hall with tables to gather at and enjoy the meals together. In preparation for the weekend, we need assistance with: Organizing and running the games and activities with the children. We do have sacks, tug-of-war rope, etc. Assistance with the prizes for the children. There are a number of prizes still on hand from the previous Father's Day picnic but a few more Assistance with getting the supplies required for the weekend. There is a list to refer to from previous events. need to be purchased. Assistance with a Sign Up sheet for the number of people that will attend each day and who needs cabin accommodation. There is a master Sign Up sheet. Assistance in preparing Breakfast for those staying overnight and for the Pot Luck Dinner after Church Service on Sunday. Assistance with clean up in the Kitchen, the Mess Hall, the Cabins, the Washrooms and the Grounds. This is most important before we leave on Sunday. We look forward to the assistance that you may provide. Thank you. Call Gordon at If we cannot get all the help, you are still welcome to come out to Camp Bar-V-Nok on whichever day you choose, and whichever time you choose. Gordon Ostapchuk Contact Person for Father's Day Family Weekend RESERVE THE DATE: 2018 SYMPOSIUM August 10-12, 2018 Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada ( ) Celebratory Sobor in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to mark the 100th Anniversary of the UOCC 12

13 13 Ukrainian Language Classes for Adults Ukrainian Language Classes for Adults sponsored by our Ladies Auxiliary concluded on March 14 for the term. Lesia Perritt, coordinator, dedicated the short yearend program to its two founders of Blessed Memory, Dobrodiyka Nadia Kryschuk and Halyna Koszarycz. In the fall of 1989, these dedicated ladies initiated Ukrainian Languages Classes for Adults at St. Andrew s. They both taught classes in the early years with Dobrodiyka Nadia coordinating the language program until her untimely repose in August We are grateful for their foresight and commitment in maintaining the Ukrainian language. This year, 69 students participated in the September to March, Wednesday evening classes taught by six teachers. All students gathered together on March 14 for the last half of their class time to share one aspect of their language learning through the term. The program began with the singing of the Ukrainian National Anthem. Class presentations included a brief biography of Taras Shevchenko and a reading of one of his poems; a poem written by Maxim Rul skiy; traditional poetic wishes made on Palm/Willow Sunday; Mother s Day verses; students reading personal biographies; and the singing with movement of a popular Ukrainian song. Vocabulary from the contents of a Ukrainian traditional Easter basket were reviewed and all classes participated in singing of two traditional songs. Ludvik Marianych, teacher, provided musical accompaniment whenever required and also served on the administrative committee. A special thank you is extended to two volunteers who assist in making Ukrainian Language Classes for Adults in our parish available to the general public. Marion Ostapchuk, committee member, handles all registrations and keeps accurate records of contact information. She shops for and provides snack during class breaks, among other duties. Gordon Ostapchuk is present to set up chairs, move furniture and provide whatever physical assistance may be necessary. Both Marion and Gordon man a display advertising the classes, at events at the Ukrainian Heritage Village and at the Pysanka Festival in Vegreville. Thank you for your time and dedication! Classes will again be offered beginning September Registration forms will soon be available. Pre-registrations are being accepted by phoning the Parish office at ~ Lesia Perritt, Volunteer Coordinator

14 April Lilies from Ostapchuks garden Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Palm Sunday 9A.M. Matins and Holy Confession 10 A.M. Divine Liturgy & Blessing of Willows 8 Holy Pascha 6 am Midnight service 7 am Resurrectional 8 am Divine Liturgy Blessing Baskets 15 St. Thomas Divine Liturgy 10 am Golden Age 9:30 4 The Liturgy of PreSanctified Gifts 9:30 A.M. Holy Unction) -St. Anthony s -6 pm 5 Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Passion service 5 pm 6 Good Friday Holy Shroud Passion Week - Bright Monday Divine Liturgy 9:30 am 16 Men s club 7 pm 10 Bright Tuesday Golden Age 9:30 17 Golden Age 9:30 11 Bright Wednesday Selo 10 am 5 pm Ukrainian Dancing 7 Annunciation of the Theotokos 9:30 am Blessing Baskets 12 pm Ladies Aux. 12 pm Spilne Sviachene Pot Luck Easter Meal 7 pm Ukrainian Dancing Myrrh-bearing Women Divine Liturgy 10 am Pyrohy filling 10 am Pyrohy making 8:30 am Golden Age 9:30 Ukrainian Dancing May The Paralyzed Man Divine Liturgy 10 am Pyrohy Supper 5-7:30 pm Golden Age 9:30 Youth Retreat to Banff Ukrainian Dancing