Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Parish BACKGROUND ON PRAYER

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1 Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Parish BACKGROUND ON PRAYER Українська Католицька Церква Пресвятої Родини (developing our personal prayer life) Glory to Jesus Christ! Слава Ісусу Христу! Glory Forever! Слава На Віки! Prayer presumes several beliefs to be true: - that there s One beyond each and all of us, beyond all that is around us; - that this One (God) cares enough to bother with us; - that God cares enough to want our response; - that God cares enough to respond to us; - that God is effective enough for that response to make a difference. Prayer relies on a belief in God. It is a Yes to a God who has already said yes to us. If you pray with the core of your being and surrender to the Lord, you will get the power to carry out what God wants of you, because you will be doing what God wants you to do, and God has promised to help. You yearn for the spiritual because God loves you. The Spirit opens you to that love, so you hear the Word s call for a response to that love. The response is that we yield ourselves to the One calling to us. Prayer, spiritual devotions, services, and worship are sides of the facets of that response. The important thing to remember is that it s not about you, nor prayer or worship or learning or spirituality. It s about God. Prayer Positions We pray not only with our mind and our heart, but we pray with our whole selves, and that includes our body. Different body positions can aid us in the various forms of prayer standing with hands raised is typical of praise, celebrative prayer and the giving of thanks, kneeling and prostration show humility and recognition of our dependence on God sitting, head bowed, eyes closed, hands folded helps us to focus on God and to avoid distractions. These positions can help you pray, by getting your body into (or sometimes out of the way of) your prayers and a way to express what the pray is for. But the body positions themselves are unimportant to God. They are useful for your own benefit. The key is that you are having a living response with God, speaking and listening. Whatever position your body is in (sitting, standing, kneeling, laying, or walking,) God is still paying attention. CHURCH BULLETIN Церковний Бюлетень 15TH & 16TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 21/28 Вересня September 21 /28, 2014 Parish Office - ПАРАФІЯЛЬНА КАНЦЕЛЯРІЯ 1001 Grant Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 1Y3 Tel: (204) Fax: (204) Website: Office Hours Tue-Fri, 9:30 am-400 pm Від вівтірка до п ятниці - 9:30 рано до 4:00 пополудн Clergy and Staff - Духовенство й Працівники Fr. Darren Kawiuk, Parish Priest dkawiuk@yahoo.ca Joe Kulyk, Office Manager holyfamilyparishoffice@gmail.com Eucharist - Божественна Літургія Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:00 am-english - по-англійськи 11:00 am-ukrainian - по-українськи Weekday Divine Liturgy - Будні - Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 am Repentance (Confession) - Сповідь Sundays during Liturgy & by appointment Baptisms - Хрещення Notify the Parish Office at least a month before the baby is expected or shortly afterwards. There is a special information class which parent s must attend before the Sacrament of Baptism & Confirmation can be celebrated. Weddings - Вінчання Contact the pastor 9-12 months in advance Parish Hall - Храмовий Зал Parish Pastoral Council Calla Komarnicki, Chairperson Knights of Columbus Zenon Scraba, Grand Knight UCWLC, Vicky Adams, President Leona Shewchuk, Assistant Club 55+, Stella Hyska, President Queen of Peace Prayer Group Leonard Terrick, Coordinator Decorating/Altar Guild Elizabeth Weselowski Catechism Program Martin Pasieczka, Coordinator Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid. For if I build again the things which I destro yed, I make myself a transgressor. For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:16-20

2 CATECHISM REGISTRATION AND CLASSES September 21st 10:30am for all parish children, including those p r e p a r i n g f o r S o l e m n H o l y Communion. After registering your child please stay to help with potato peeling. Contact: Martin Pasieczka at Our Office Manager, Joe Kulyk will be away from the office September The office will be open Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 1 pm for basic inquiries. September Perogy Supper Volunteers Needed! Sunday, Sept 21-9 am - Potato peeling Tuesday, Sept 23-9 am - Making potato balls Wednesday, Sept 24-9 am - Perogy pinching Friday, Sept 26 Hall setup, perogy supper, & clean up 2015 Church Envelopes We will be shortly ordering donation envelopes for 2015 and bringing our Parish list up to date. Please inform the office if you have had a change of address or phone number or have added an address or a cell phone number. If you are new to our parish or do not have envelopes and would like to have your own envelope number, please call the parish office Words Can Kill Where there is God there is no hatred, envy or jealousy, and there is no gossip that can kill. This was the message at the heart of Pope Francis homily as he celebrated Mass in the Casa Santa Marta after the summer break. The Pope first reflected about the meeting between Jesus and the people of Nazareth as recounted by the Gospel according to Luke. The Pope noted that the people of Nazareth with whom he had grown up, admired Jesus, but at the same time expected great things from him: they wanted a miracle to be able to believe in Him. And when Jesus told them they were without faith, they were filled with fury, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill to hurl him down headlong. Pope Francis reflected on the reading pointing out that a situation which had started off with admiration was to end with a crime: they wanted to kill Jesus. Because of jealousy and envy. This he said is not just something that happened two thousand years ago: this kind of thing happens every day in our hearts, in our communities. And he made the example of when somebody new enters a community, on the first day he said - people speak well of him; on the second not so well; and from the third on gossip and badmouthing starts to spread and end up skinning him. The Pope elaborated on the concept quoting from the first letter of St. John 3, 15 in which he says: He who hates his brother is a murderer. We are used to gossip he continued but how many times our communities, even our families have become a hell in which we criminally kill our brother with words. A community, a family the Pope continued can be destroyed by envy that sows evil in the heart and causes one to speak badly of the other. In these days, Pope Francis said, days in which we are speaking so often of peace, we see the victims of arms, but we must also reflect on our daily arms: badmouthing and gossip. Every community the Pope concluded must live with the Lord and be like heaven. So that there is peace in a community, in a family, in a country, in the world, we must be with the Lord. And where the Lord is, there is no envy, there is no criminality, there is no hatred, and there are no jealousies. There is brotherhood. Let this be our prayer to the Lord: never kill your neighbor with words. -Pope Francis

3 Pray A Rosary ВЕРВИЧКА October Month of the Holy Rosary Tradition tells us that the Rosary (as a form of prayer) was given to St Dominic ( ) by Mary, the Mother of Our Lord. The practice of dedicating the entire month of October to the Holy Rosary developed toward the end of the last century. Pope Leo XIII (papacy: ) strongly promoted the increase of devotion to the Blessed Mother by encouraging the constant praying of the Rosary. Pope Benedict XVI also encourages us to pray. He said recently; Today, together we confirm that the Holy Rosary is not a pious practice banished to the past, like prayers of other times thought of with nostalgia. Instead, the Rosary is experiencing a new Springtime. Without a doubt, this is one of the most eloquent signs of love that the young generation nourish for Jesus and His Mother, Mary. In the current world, so dispersive, this prayer helps to put Christ at the centre, as the Virgin did, who mediated within all that was said about her Son, and also what He did and said. When reciting the Rosary, the important and meaningful moments of salvation history are relived. The various steps of Christ s mission are traced. With Mary the heart is orientated towards the mystery of Jesus. Christ is put at the centre of our life, of our time, of our city, through the contemplation and meditation of His holy mysteries of joy, light, sorrow and glory. May Mary help us to welcome within ourselves the grace emanating from these mysteries, so that through us we can water society, beginning with our daily relationships, and purifying them from so many negative forces, thus opening them to the newness of God. The Rosary, when it is prayed in an authentic way, not mechanical and superficial but profoundly, it brings, in fact, peace and reconciliation. It contains within itself the healing power of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, invoked with faith and love at the centre of each Hail Mary, During the month of October join us in praying the Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary every Thursday at 7:00 pm Greeters Ushers Epistle Eucharist 9 AM 9:00 DIVINE AM DIVINE LITURGY Sep 21 Sep 28 Rosary Christine Brezden Leonard Terrick Greeters Dave and Brenda Bay Sep 21 Sep 28 Lawrence Luba Oliver Moreau Myron Musick Richard and Shelly Pisadny Epistle Marilyn Daulat John Nicholson Ushers Jeff Lazurko Wally Komonko Rick Duchnycz Dean Robinson Eucharist Martin Pasieczka Richard Pisadny Sacristan Eugene Statkewich Zenon Scraba 11 AM DIVINE LITURGY Lawrence Luba Oliver Moreau Myron Musick Sacristan Peter Tkach Peter Tkach Faith is not something decorative or for show. To have faith means to put Christ truly at the centre of our lives Vigil Lamps Icon of Mary Icon of Jesus Sep Sep 28-Oct 4 That the mentally disabled may receive the love and help they need for a dignified life. People in Despair That those feeling so crushed by life that they wish to end it, may sense the nearness of God's love, we pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. Parish Collections Жертводавство у нашій Парафії Sep 14 Sunday Env Sep 14 (65) $2,057 Loose Cash $39 Candle Donation $68.75 Visitors $45 Church Maintenance $65 Restoration Campaign $779 Perogy Supper Pies $10 Total Donations $3, Щиро Вам дякуємо! Thank you for your Generosity! Club 55+ Dance Tuesday Noon - 3:30 pm October 21st That Christians, inspired by the Word of God, may serve the poor and suffering. God s love and protection for Chris and continued guidance By Mom and Baba

4 Divine Liturgy Schedule Порядок Богослужінь Sun Sep 21 9:00 am 11:00 am Tue Sep 23 8:00 am No Service Wed Sep 24 8:00 am No Service Thu Sep 25 8:00 am No Service Fri Sep 26 8:00 am No Service Sun Sep 28 9:00 am 11:00 am Herve Bourgeois by Bourgois family For intentions of all our parishioners Florence Bayda and Daniel Pasieczka by Irene Zapisocki For intentions of all our parishioners Tue Sep 30 8:00 am Lena Derkach by Derkach family Wed Oct 1 7:00 pm Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thu Oct 2 8:00 am Velma Skehar by Elsie Deczycia Fri Oct 3 8:00 am Health of Fr Darren by Elsie Deczycia Sun Oct 5 9:00 am 11:00 am Herve Bourgeois by Bourgeois family For intentions of all our parishioners Tue Oct 7 8:00 am In thanksgiving for all who helped at Lena Derkach funeral by Derkach family Wed Oct 8 8:00 am Lena Derkach by Pat Dick Thu Oct 9 8:00 am Ann Kilimnil by Alice Dubowec and family Fri Oct 10 8:00 am Lena Derkach by Jan and Herv Rochelle WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS TO HOLY FAMILY PARISH Please complete this membership form and place in he collection basket. Family Name: First Names: Children s Names: Address: Postal Code: Phone Numbers: Address: Fr. Darren Away at the Clergy Retreat During Fr Darren's absence at the Clergy Retreat September there will be no weekday liturgies this time. For spiritual emergencies contact Redempterist Fathers at or Basilian Fathers at For hospital visits at St. Boniface contact Fr. Ivan Mostivsky at and for Health Science Centre Hospital contact: Father Kowch at Perogy Sale Order yours today! You can preorder your perogies and pick them up Wednesday, September 24th at 1:00 pm. To order: $5.00 per dozen REFLECTIONS BY POPE FRANCIS We do not become Christians by ourselves. Faith is above all, a gift from God which is given to us, in and through the Church. Every marriage has difficult moments. But these experiences of the Cross can make the path of live even stronger. Where we find hate and darkness, may we bring love and hope, in order to give a more human face to society. Do we truly pray? Without an abiding relationship with God, it is difficult to live an authentic and consistent Christian life. Each child that is unborn, but is unjustly condemned to be aborted, bears the face of Jesus Christ, bears the face of the Lord, Who, even before He was born, and then as soon as He was born. experienced the rejection of the world. Pre-Authorized Giving Program We wish to remind everyone that you may sign up for pre-authorized giving anytime of the year. Pre-Authorized Giving Program allows parishioners to make their regular Sunday offering. The Program is an option, not a requirement. It is being widely used in many other parishes and we want to make the Program available to all parishioners who would like to take advantage of it. This is a very convenient way to support your parish even in your absence. Forms are available in the narthex. They can be brought to the parish office. or mailed. Please be assured that all information is strictly confidential. ПРОСИМО МОЛИТВУ ЗА ЗДОРОВЯ - Please remember in your prayers those people of our parish who are in the hospitals, care homes and those who are shut-ins, as well as those who need our prayers. Remember, if you would like a hospital visit or to have your name published in the bulletin, you or a member of your family must call the parish office and let us know.

5 Meetings & Events $45,000 West Side Wall Restoration Campaign $15,043 As of Sep 14 How You Can Help... If you are able to make a donation towards the restoration, it would be greatly appreciated. Please use the restoration envelops or convenience envelop located in the pew pockets labeling it West Side Wall Restoration Thank You! Дякуємо! Friday September 26, :00-7:00 pm Holy Family Parish 1001 Grant Avenue Perogy Supper Regular Plate - $6 (6 perogies, desert & beverage) The Big Plate - $10 (12 perogies, dessert & beverage) Parish Pastoral Council Meeting Tuesday, September 30, :30pm Church Auditorium Important for all members to be in attendance Canon Luhovy Assembly Educational Foundation to assist financially any member of our Ukrainian Catholic Community who is enrolled in any educational program. This assistance is also offered to anyone pursuing a vocation or wishing to enhance their educational profile. Application deadline, Monday September 30th. Applications are available at the Parish Office. The Perogy Supper Miracle, November 2, 2014 at the Metropolitan Entertainment Centre, 281 Donald Street, Cocktails: 5:30m pm, Performance/Dinner: 7:00 pm. In support of the NEW Immaculate Heart of Mary School Campus, presented by the Lubov SSMI Foundation a Danny Schur Musical Comedy. Tickets: $150 per person. Order online at or phone Hoosli Ukrainian Male Chorus & the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus Present Brotherhood Concert Series Winkler Friday, October 3, :00 pm Enns Cenntenial Concert Hall 783 Mountain Avenue Winnipeg Saturday, October 4, :00 pm Pantages Playhouse Theatre 180 Market Avenue Winnipeg Tickets available on line at or by calling Ukrainian Park Fundraiser October 25, 2014 at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Centre, 400 Marion Street, Tickets: $70.00, which includes, a wine and cheese at the beginning of the evening, a full course dinner with alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments, followed by an Elimination Draw for a chance to win $1,000. Alpha Omega Alumnae presents award winning author MARSHA SKRYPUCH speaking about The forgotten ones: whom I write about on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30 pm in the Dining Hall at Holy Family Home 165 Aberdeen Avenue. Admission $10 - Refreshments Marsha Skrypuch is the author of 19 books and the recipient of numerous awards. St. Nicholas Church Fall Supper Sunday, October 19 with sittings at 1:30 and 4:30 pm. Tickets are $16 for adults; $5 for children 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under. For tickets call Theresa at Doreen at Starting Sunday, September 21 tickets will be available in church before and after Liturgies Holy Eucharist 23rd Annual Fall and Christmas Craft Sale, Saturday, October 25, 2014, 9 am to 3:00 pm, Holy Eucharist Parish Centre, 460 Munroe Avenue, Admission: Adults $1.00, Children free. Contact Joan at Holy Eucharist Parish Annual Fall Supper, Sunday, October 19, 2014, 3:30 and 5:30 sittings, Holy Family Parish Centre, 460 Munroe Avenue, Adults: $14.00; Children (6-12 yrs): $6.00; Children 6 and under Free. For tickets contact Lillian , Tony or the Parish Office

6 Sunday Неділя 5 17th Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:30 Catechism Classes 11:00 am Divine Liturgy Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Parish Українська Католицька Церква Пресвятої Родини Monday Понеділок Tuesday Вівторок Wednesday Середа Thursday Четвер Friday П ятниця 6 Office closed Не буде Святої Літургії 7 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 1:00 pm - Club 55 Mtg 7:30 pm K of C General Meeting 1 8 8:00 am Divine Liturgy :00 am Divine Liturgy Saturday Субота 4 Office closed 11 Office closed 12 18th Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 & 11:00 am Divine Liturgy No Catechism Classes 13 Thanksgiving Harvest Dance 18 Office closed 19 19th Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:30 Catechism Classes 11:00 am Divine Liturgy 20 Office closed Не буде Святої Літургії 21 Club 55+ Dance Noon - 3:30 pm Perogy Supper 5:00-7:00 pm 25 Office closed 26 Christ the King - Христа Царя 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:30 Catechism Classes 11:00 am Divine Liturgy 27 Office closed Не буде Святої Літургії :30 pm K of C Executive Meeting Pray for a safe Halloween