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1 Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Parish Українська Католицька Церква Пресвятої Родини Слава Ісусу Христу! Слава на віки! Glory Be To Jesus Christ! Glory Forever! SUNDAY OF THE HOLY FORE-FATHERS 13-го Грудня December 13, Grant Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3M 1Y3, ph , fax holyfamilychurch.wordpress.com Parish Office Hours, Tue - Fri : 9:30 to 4 pm Pastor - Fr Darren Kawiuk: kdarrenw94@gmail.com Office Manager - Joe Kulyk: holyfamilyparishoffice@gmail.com Liturgical Sunday Schedule: (English) 11:00 am (Ukrainian) Weekdays Tue - Fri Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Sunday s during Liturgy & by appointment Sacrament of Baptism & Chrismation by appointment with the Pastor Sacrament of Holy Matrimony (Marriage) by appointment with the Pastor - 9 months in advance Funerals - by appointment with the Pastor Parish Auditorium Parish Pastoral Council Zenon Scraba, Chairperson K of C - Zenon Scraba, GK UCWLC - Vicky Adams, President Club 55+ Stella Hyska, President Catechism - Martin Pasieczka, Queen of Peace Prayer Group Leonard Terrick The Forefathers of Christ were, for the most part, Jews. They were from the Chosen People of God one of the very reasons that God had chosen a people was to prepare that people and eventually to bring forth the Messiah from that people. The Fathers of the Church are very careful to make sure we understand that being a chosen people doesn t mean your better than everyone else. The Chosen People are chosen by an all-knowing God to fulfill His purposes. And that s it. So the relatives of Christ were obviously from among the Jews. All of Hebrew people were the Chosen People, but only some of the people are recognized to be the forefathers of Christ. And this really doesn t have anything to do with bloodline. We warmly welcome all of our visitors! It s good to have you with us!

2 Examination of Conscience for Advent 2015 SUNDAY S COLLECTION Sunday Envelopes (83) Dec 3, 2015 Loose Cash St. John the Baptist said, Prepare the way of the Lord (Mark 1:3). $8 Visitors $57.25 Candle Offering $80.75 Church Maintenance $1,450 Christmas Flowers $424 Caroling $20 Vigil Lamps 10 Christmas Offering $50 Holy Spirit Seminary With these words, he called the People of Israel to examine their hearts and repent of their sin. John knew the Messiah was coming, and he wanted everyone to be ready to receive Him into their hearts. The whole season of Advent is one such calling: Jesus is coming, so get ready for Him! We participate in the Sacrament of Confession precisely so that we can get rid of any obstacles of sin that keep us from receiving God s love to the fullest. $2,544 $1315 Щиро Вам дякуємо! Thank you for your Generosity! Просимо Молитву за Здоровя Prayer Request: Please keep in your prayers members of our parish, our family and friends who are ailing, are in hospitals, nursing homes and those who are not able to join actively in their community. Reminder: for families of individuals who are admitted to hospital - If you or a family member is admitted to hospital and you wish to have a priest visit, please be sure to have someone call the Parish Office to make this request. Your pastor may have no other way of knowing that you are in hospital. Next Sunday: Visit from St. Nicholas This year St. Nicholas will visit Holy Family s children following the Divine Liturgy next Sunday, December 20th. Please plan to be here to sing that beautiful hymn O khto, khto Nikolaya lyubit-those who love Nicholas the Saintly in honor of St. Nicholas and to enjoy Christian fellowship, refreshments in the Church hall Planning a Wedding in 2016? - Engaged couples, should contact Fr. Darren as soon as possible regarding their proposed wedding and upcoming marriage classes.. As we approach the end of the year, you may wish to review your offering envelopes including the Pre-authorized debit to see if you postponed or overlooked any that you want to make up before Tuesday, December 29, All offerings received after this date Will be for The following questions are meant to help you prepare for confession. Take some time to ponder these questions and ask the Holy Spirit to shine His light into your heart. Let Him show you where you need to be set free so that you can better rejoice with the angels on Christmas Day. Lord Jesus, You showed us how to love God with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength (Mark 12:30). What about me? Am I returning God s love for me? Or is something holding me back comforts, possessions, self-will, fear of criticism, or something else? Does God hold first place in my life or do I tend to follow my own agenda? Is He the Lord of my time, money and other resources? Do I seek God through faithful Sunday Liturgy (Mass) attendance, the Sacraments, and regular times of prayer and Scripture reading? Do I keep Sunday as a holy day? Does my speech honour God? Or have I fallen into cursing, grumbling, gossip, crude language or verbal abuse? Do I tell others what God has done for me? Jesus, from the manger to the cross, Your life was an outpouring of love for others. Now You call me to love my neighbour as myself (Mark 12:31). Do I show my love for people by the way I act and speak? Am I harboring resentment, anger, or unforgiveness in any of my relationships? Have I hurt anyone? Is there anyone I need to forgive? Do I respect my parents, teachers, employers, civil authorities, and other legitimate authority? Am I helping to build a world where every person is valued and seen as having dignity? Do I serve the poor, the sick, and the suffering? Do I seek peace in my family, community, parish, and workplace? Do I try to form my conscience based on the teachings of the Church? Do I promote a respect for all life, from conception to natural death? Have I been chaste and faithful to any vows I have taken before God? Have I viewed pornography or fallen into other impure behaviours? Have I abused my body in any way? Have I respected the bodies of others? Are there other areas where the Holy Spirit is leading me towards repentance and renewal any sins of omission, envy or theft? Any deeds or hurts I ve covered over? Whatever sins and weaknesses your examination of conscience may reveal, remember: If Christ is for you, who can be against you? (Romans 8:31). So come to Him with faith and hope for change.

3 Knights of Columbus Christmas Colouring Contest THEME: Keep Christ in Christmas RULES & REGULATIONS: 2015 Make a Drawing or Collage Drawing must be free hand, not traced Drawing/Collages Paper cannot be larger than 8.5 X 14 inches Magazine pictures, fabrics, glitter, sequins, leaves, bark, wool or any other medium may be used together to create a total look. On the back of each artwork, please include your name, age, school and grade level. CATEGORIES: Group A - Pre-school, kindergarten Group B - Grades 1 & 2 Group C - Grades 3 & 4 Group D - Grades 5 & 6 Group E - Grades 7 & up Time Sun Dec 13 11:00 am John and Charlene Cyr by Mary Rizok Tue Dec 15 7:00 pm Wed Dec 16 Nick Kukurudza by Ed and Eileen Belinsky William Sirant by Linden Christian School Thu Dec 17 Souls in purgatory by Paulette and Leonard Terrick Fri Dec 18 Intention In thanksgiving to God by Ned and Yvonne Derkach Sun Dec 20 One Liturgy this Sunday Followed by St. Nicholas Concert Tue Dec 22 In thanksgiving to God by Ned and Yvonne Derkach Wed Dec 23 Blessings and graces for Joanne Raymack by Leonard and Paulette Terrick Thu Dec 24 10:00 pm Christmas Eve - Святий Вечір Candle Light Service Fri Christmas Nativity of Jesus Christ - РІЗДВО Dec 25 Address Wed Dec 30 No Liturgy Thu Dec 31 No Liturgy School IDEAS FOR DRAWING Age Grade Where/how was Baby Jesus found? Is Jesus part of your own Christmas celebration? Does this Christmas celebration help you love Jesus more and does it make you grow in your faith? Draw a picture or an advertisement that would help people remember to Keep Christ in Christmas ENTRIES must be returned to Martin Pasieczka on or before Sunday, January 10, 2016 ANY QUESTIONS: Martin Pasieczka at Tue Fri 11:00 am Nick Kukurudza by John and Rose Wasyliw Sun Dec 27 Council Name - Holy Family Parish #8499 Day Date Manitoba State Council Keep Christ in Christmas Name: PRIZES: Three prizes per category Divine Liturgy Schedule Порядок Богослужінь Dec 29 Jan 1 Sun Jan 3 No Liturgy 10:00 am 11:00 am St. Basil the Great Anastasia Weselowski (Mom) by Elizabeth Weselowski 2015 Seminary Special Collection Appeal For 2015 our parish has been assessed $3,011. As of December 6th, our seminary collection is $2,470 a shortfall of $541. We are nearly there!. Pray over it to consider your contribution. Be as generous as you can to cover this short fall. To the parishioners that responded to the seminary collection appeal, thank you for your generous donation in support of our Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Ottawa. It is very much appreciated!

4 9:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY Ministry Dec 13 Dec 20 Dec 27 Jan 3 Rosary Natalka Sharpe Linda Marak Paulette Terrick Christine Brezden Greeters Ministry Dec 13 Dec 20 Dec 27 Jan 3 Greeters Ushers Epistle Eucharist John Nicholson Vera Kostyshyn Tyler and Coral Dueck Danny Schur Julie Schaible Lawrence and Alice Maksymetz Epistle Jean Schur Eugene Statkewich Joe Triska Peter Tataryn Ushers Ed Belinsky Kevin Komarnicki Zenon and Tyler Scraba Glen Jensen Lawrence Grzenda Eucharist Martin Pasieczka Richard Pidsadny Peter Tataryn Leonard Terrick Sacristan Zenon Scraba Leonard Terrick Leonard Terrick Leonard Terrick 11:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY Myron Musick Myron Musick Myron Musick Myron Musick Sacristan Peter Tkach Peter Tkach Peter Tkach Peter Tkach Vigil Lamps Dec Dec Dec 27 Jan 2 Jan 3-9 Icon of Mary Please pray for the members of our Pastoral Council giving them strength to carry out their duties in serving the Parish God s blessing and health by Obirek family In thanks giving to God by Ned and Yvonne Derkach God s love, guidance and protection for Chris by Mom and Baba Icon of Jesus Theresa Triska by Joseph, Randy and Oliver God s blessing and health by John Bilowus Peter Kulyk by Family Paul by Anne Christmas and Secularism's Futility With the rise of secularism Every December atheists and cultural warriors mount attacks on Christmas. News headlines carry stories of modern Herod's banning nativity scenes, religious performances, and even the word Christmas. The constant bickering over corporate messaging and the commercialization of Christmas tries to shrink the meaning of Christmas into a winter holiday. Yet these problems are signs on the way to important truths, if we have the eyes to see them. Look at our spending and debt, we are trying to fill a lack in society, an emptiness of heart. Even our poor leadership in America reminds us that we crave a true king and are expectant of a greater day. Part of the cause of the rise of secularism and a less meaningful Christmas is that we have lost the sense of expectancy. We want instant gratificationhere and now. Advent points towards the preparation for and celebration of the Nativity, but also to the Second Coming of Christ. The New Testament ends with the anticipation of Christ's return: "He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus." (Rev. 22:20) In their lifetime, the apostles lived in anticipation and excitement for the return of Christ. What Christmas announces to the world offends modern sensibilities. The mystery and depth of the Incarnation-God becoming man-seems unfathomable. Praising Christmas carols, G. K. Chesterton noted; "It is extraordinary to notice how completely this feeling of the paradox of the manger was lost by the brilliant and ingenious theologians, and how it was completely kept in the Christmas carols. They, at least, never forgot that the main business of the story they had to tell was that the absolute once ruled the universe from a cattle stall." Christmas has united much of the world and is responsible for a common identity in the West and the rise of the Western Roman Empire out of barbarism. "In adoring the birth of our Savior, we find ourselves celebrating our own nativity; for the birth of Christ is the birth of the Christian people." declared St. Pope Leo the Great. Christmas reminds us of the shortcomings of man and what God has accomplished and done to intercede on our behalf. 'Today God came to earth in the flesh, and the human race was lifted up to the heavens Seeing the one who was made in the image and likeness fall because of his transgressions, Jesus lowered/bent the heavens and came down '-From the Great Compline of the Nativity- It's a reminder of our sinful nature and it's not simply a great holiday or a time of joy for the unrepentant. While our culture faces new hostilities to the Christmas message, the real culprit is indifference to its greater meaning and a lack of appreciation for its power on the part of the believers.. It has always been the task of the believers to transcend the secular culture. Modern Herods, atheism, secularism, and materialism may combine to rob Christmas of its meaning, but it s a futile effort in the face of faithfulness. 'God is with us! Understand all you people and be humbled, for God is with us.'-great Compline of the Nativity. The New Testament ends with the anticipation of Christ's return: "He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon." St Josaphats Church Bulletin, Warren MI

5 Christmas Confession December 15, :30 pm begin 7:00 pm Liturgy 3 visiting Priest will be available Come and participate as we get ready for celebrating the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Meetings & Events Sun Dec 13 TODAY! Dec 19 Youth Christmas Party and Ornament Making, 4-10 pm, 233 Scotia Street (Chancery) 4pm -Ornament Making for Holy Family Nursing Home 6pm - Pizza Supper 7pm - Wii Just Dance and board games!! Ukrainian Catholic Youth (UCY) welcomes you! To register contact Tamara at or youth@archeparchy.ca Sun Dec 20 UR -Ukrainian Redemptorist Youth Christmas Festivities! 2:15-4:15 pm Skating at West Kildonan Arena (346 Perth St). Bring your own skates! Supper and activities to follow at Michelle's house (724 Lansdowne Ave). Bring a $10 gift for the Gift Exchange! RSVP to Michelle at rymcssr@gmail.com or call/text Holy Family Knights of Columbus will be selling these 21/4 inch buttons after each Divine Liturgy up until Christmas YOUTH WINTER GAMES Dec 28 The Canadian Ukrainian Catholic Pilgrims (CUCP) are caroling to to fundraise for World Youth Day Poland, 2016, July 12 - August 3. For more Jan 10 information about World Youth Day 2016, please visit If interested please contact Dayna Konopelny, dayna.konopelny@mymts.net ea. Let s end the politically Correct debate once and for all. ALL EVENTS ARE HELD ON SATURDAYS BOWLING - January 23. Rossmere INDOOR SOCCER - April 2, Lanes,1042 Henderson Hwy. Seven Oaks Soccer Plex, 725 Registration 1:oo pm, bowling and Kingsbury Ave., Registration 12:30 pm, soccer and snacks 1:00 prizes: 1:30-5:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Clean indoor runners CURLING - February 27, Elmwood required. Curling Club, 300 Brazier St, Registration 4:30 pm, curling and YWG WIND-UP April 16. Sts. snacks 5:00-7:00 pm. Brooms Vladimir & Olga Cathedral Hall, provided, clean indoor shoes allowed Food, music, games and awards 6:00-10:00 pm. on ice. All youth of all ages are invited and admission is free. UR -Ukrainian Redemptorist Youth and Young Adults. 3-5:30pm - Youth & Young Adults! Come to the Gift Wrapping Bee! Help us wrap 60 Christmas presents for The Welcome Home and enjoy supper and snacks on us! Bring along wrapping paper, gift bags and a pair of scissors, if you can! St. Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 160 Euclid Ave (Use the Maple Street side entrance) RSVP to Michelle at rymcssr@gmail.com or call/text Sat It Is Okay To Say Merry Christmas To Me $1 Sun Jan 31 Bishop s Levee, 1:30 pm at St. Anne s Ukrainian Catholic Church. Come and celebrate with His Grace, Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak, OSBM, all are welcome to attend. If you wish to offer a GIFT OF LOVE TO THE CLERGY this Christmas, please use the envelope in your boxed set or a convenience envelope (please indicate Gift of Love ). These offerings are shared between your pastor and the Archbishop (50% each). If you use a cheque, please make it out in the name of the parish priest. Radio Station Clear FM is playing Christmas Carols all day every day during the Christmas season Mary s Angels on Sale for ($5.00 ea) Christmas after each Divine Liturgy. UCWLC will be selling Mary's Angels. Proceeds to Home of Hope, Lviv, Ukraine

6 We express our condolences to the family and friends of HENRY SCHUR W ho passed away Saturday, December 5th. Prayers were held on Thursday, December 10 at 7:00 pm in our Church with Funeral Services held at Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection in Dauphin on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 10:00 am. Please remember Henry in your Prayers. Vichna pamjat Вічна пам'ять! SPECIAL DONATIONS Sept - Dec 6, 2015 Elevator Lift Fund $2,200 West Wall Restoration $352 Seniors Ch. Maintenance $500 Holy Family K of C - Seminary $300 Holy Family K of C - Copier usage $122 Harvest Dance $840 Charleston Engineering $2,000 UCWLC - Perogy Sales & Supper $13,010 Thank you to Brother Knights: Glen Jensen, Orest Kostenchuk, Zenon Scraba and parishioner Zenon Romaniuk for their help with the Keep Christ in Christmas display. TODAY PICK UP YOUR 2016 SUNDAY ENVELOPES AND CALENDAR 2016 Donation envelopes and calendars are available for pick up in the Church Auditorium on December 13th. The envelopes are listed in alphabetical order. If you do not see your envelopes or if you are interested in registering to be a member of Holy Family Parish please contact Joe in the Parish Office by phone, , or in person. Also as a reminder, Holy Family Parish offers the Pre-authorized Debit Program. Registration forms are available in the narthex. Also as reminder, please keep the Parish Office informed with any changes to your contact information including and change of address so that our records are current and up to date. Special thanks to sponsor Cropo Funeral Chapel who sponsored the costs of printing the calendars for the parishioners of Holy Family Parish. UCY Upcoming Youth Events: We will be talking about the following: UCY Christmas Potluck Party and Ornament making ~ Dec 19 starting at 3pm UCY Christmas Caroling ~ Dec 27, 3pm at The Chancery, 4pm at Holy Family Home New Years Levee ~ Jan 31 at 1:30 pm Location St Anne s Ukr Catholic Church Lenten Retreat Days ~ Feb 6 at 2pm and Mar 6 at 2pm at Holy Family Parish Supper with the Sisters ~ At both houses in Dec or the new year, we cook for them Parish Tour ~ Rossdale & Morden, Date: TBA, Cathedral Youth Group: 2 nd date TBA Video Promotion ~ To promote WYD, Unity, UCY office, events and post on YouTube WYD 2016 Poland ~ Canadian Ukr Group: Dates finalized ~ July 12-Aug 3, 2016 Why Do Clergy Wear Vestments in Church? Doesn t this stand in conflict with Christ s teachings on humility? The idea of those who preside at public worship services is not unknown in Scripture read Exodus 28 and 29, for example. As such, in virtually every Christian tradition Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, and much of Protestantism presiding clergy wear vestments of some type, albeit not of the same style, when engaged in leading the faithful in worship. [Sometimes such garb is academic in origin, rather than strictly liturgical; nevertheless, the preacher wearing a doctoral robe does not do so out of pride or self-aggrandizement.] So, those who lead public worship are set apart by wearing formal robes specific to their calling, and not for the purpose of exalting themselves above the so called rank and file. The purpose here is not to personally adorn the clergy or to elevate them above the common people, any more than judges who wear black robes or physicians who wear a white jacket are being aggrandized because of their vocations. When discharging their official duties, judges and physicians vest themselves accordingly, indicating their functions, so to speak. So too clergy, when officiating at liturgical services, wear vestments. Vestments, obviously, do not resemble secular garb, in line with the fact that Orthodox Christian liturgical celebrations are not secular gatherings, nor are they designed to resemble them. Liturgy is our experience of and participation in the very Kingdom of God, yet to be fully revealed but already fully present in the life of the Church, her worship, and her sacraments St Josaphat Cathedral, Edmonton AB