CHRISTMAS AND THEOPHANY SCHEDULE Friday, January 5 - EVE OF THEOPHANY 6:00 p.m. - Blessing of water followed by Theophany supper

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1 CHRISTMAS AND THEOPHANY SCHEDULE 2017 Sunday, December 3 - St. Nicholas ; St. Nicholas brunch & concert to follow Wednesday, December 6-6:30 p.m. Emmanuel Moleben 6:00 p.m. Confessions by Fr. Vlad Simunovic followed by short spiritual talk regarding St. Philip s Fast/St.Nicholas Sunday, December 17 - Sunday of the Holy Fore-fathers 8:30-9:20 a.m. - Confessions Sunday, December 24 - Sunday before Christmas - the Holy Fathers 8:30-9:20 a.m. - Confessions Sunday, December 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE (fasting and meatless day) 9:00 p.m. - Compline, Divine Liturgy of the Nativity, followed by anointing with blessed oil and distribution of blessed prosphora (bread) Monday, December 25 - NATIVITY OF OUR LORD - CHRISTMAS 10:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy Tuesday, December 26 - SYNAXIS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD 9:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy **Father Basil will be away on vacation from December January 4, 2018** Sunday, December 31 - Sunday After Christmas 11:30 a.m. - Divine Liturgy (Served by Fr. Vlad Simunovic) 2018 Friday, January 5 - EVE OF THEOPHANY 6:00 p.m. - Blessing of water followed by Theophany supper Saturday, January 6 - THEOPHANY 10:00 a.m. - Theophany Divine Liturgy Sunday, January 7 - Sunday after Theophany Behold, the time of salvation is drawing near. O cave, prepare yourself, for the Virgin is coming to give birth. O Bethlehem, O land of Judah, adorn yourself and be happy since the Lord will shine forth from you. O mountain and hills and lands around Judah, hearken, for Christ is coming that He may save His creation because He is the Lover of mankind. Prefeast of the Nativity of Our Lord (Vespers) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *!! Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Angels rejoice in heaven and people exalt today and all creatures leap with joy because of the birth of our Lord and Saviour in Bethlehem (Christmas - Great Compline with Litya) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

2 25 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Our Venerable Father Alypius the Stylite TROPAR & KONDAK: Tone 8, Page 105 in the small, blue Liturgy books EPISTLE: A reading from the Letter of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Ephesians 4:1-6 GOSPEL: Luke 10:25-37 READERS: Today - Stephanie Royal December 3 - Angela Malowany MINISTERS OF COMMUNION: Today - Mark Woitas/John Makuch December 3 - Ernie Paluck/Robert Wuschenny USHERS & COLLECTING: Today - Pat Romanow/Ernie Paluck December 3 -Kevin Korchinski/Carl Korchynski GREETERS: Today - Mark & Karen Woitas December 3 - Ernie & Jayne Paluck ALTAR SERVERS: Every Sunday - volunteers DIVINE LITURGIES... Monday, November 27 - The Holy Martyr James of Persia; Our Venerable Father Palladius [1Timothy 1:1-7; Luke 14:12-15] No services scheduled Tuesday, November 28 - The Venerable Martyr Stephen the New; The Venerable Martyr Irenarchus [1 Timothy 1:8-14; Luke 14:25-35] 6:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy (For health of Pat Kalenchuk requested by St. Athanasius UCWLC) Wednesday, November 29 - The Holy Martyr Paramon; The Holy Martyr Philomenus [1 Timothy 1:18-20, 2:8-15; Luke 15:1-10] 7:00 p.m. - Emmanuel Moleben Thursday, November 30 - The Holy and All Praiseworthy Apostle Andrew the First-Called [1 Corinthians 4:9-16; John 1:35-51] 7:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy (+Jose Fernandes requested by St. Matthew Clergy Society) Friday, December 1 - The Holy Prophet Nahum [1 Timothy 4:4-8; Luke 16:15-18, 17:1-4] 8:30 a.m. - Divine Liturgy (+Tony Protz requested by St. Athanasius Seniors) Saturday, December 2 - The Holy Prophet Habakkuk (Avvakum) [Galatians3:8-12; Luke 9:57-62] No Services Scheduled Sunday, December 3-26 th Sunday after Pentecost; The Holy Prophet Zephaniah (Sophonias) [Ephesians 5:9-19; Luke 12:16-21] at St. Athanasius (For the faithful) followed by St. Nicholas Concert 2:00 p.m. - Divine Liturgy in Chaplin (For the faithful)

3 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE: Monday, November 27-6:30 p.m. - Catechism and Adult Catechism Tuesday, November 28 - Noon - K of C Bingo - 7:00 p.m. - UCWLC Meeting Friday, December 01-7:00 p.m. - St Athanasius Auditorium ~ Toy Auction setting up Saturday, December 02-9:00 a.m. - St. Athanasius Auditorium ~ Toy Auction PEROGY SUPPER: is scheduled for Thursday December 7 th 5:00-7:00pm. A huge thank you to those who have helped with the previous suppers. Your help is very much appreciated. Your help will be needed on December 6 th /7th. Help will be needed to make cabbage rolls Wednesday morning. Then on Thursday at 3:30pm table set up, food preparation and serving and clean up at the end of the evening. I look forward to you continued support and help. The previous suppers have been great fund raisers for the parish so let s keep up the good work. Rosanne Miller, PC President and Cook 10 th ANNUAL GREY CUP BRUNCH: Everyone is welcomed to the brunch being held today after Divine Liturgy. Tickets maybe purchased at the door. The cost for Adults - $13, Youth - $8.00, and under 6 yrs - free. ST A S CHOIR PRACTISES: will be held 2:00 p.m. on Sundays as follows: December 3, 10 & 17 (unless otherwise announced). This is in preparation for Christmas and Theophany as well as for possible Changes to the Presanctified Liturgy. If you are interested in joining the Choir, please contact Phyllis , or any current member. ST. NICHOLAS CONCERT: will be held on Sunday, December 3 rd following Divine Liturgy. Each family planning to attend is asked to bring a salad and enough dessert for your family plus one more. The parish will be providing sausage and buns. ST. ATHANASIUS PARISH SENIORS CHRISTMAS SOCIAL: Christmas Social will be taking place on Thursday, December 14 th following Divine Liturgy at 5:00 p.m.. The cost of the supper will be $10.00 per person. Advance tickets only. Please pay Jean Markewich by December 10 th. DONATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS: are now being accepted. Please use the specially marked envelopes provided at the back of the church and place in the Sunday collection basket..

4 UCWLC/UCBC CABBAGE ROLL/PEROGY FUNDRAISER - thank you to all members and parishioners who gave so generously of their time to assist with the cabbage roll and perogy workbees for this fundraiser. Your efforts have resulted in a very successfull event. May God grant you many blessings. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS~ Bishop Budka Council Christmas Social: will be taking place at St Basil Parish Center 1717 Toronto St. Regina on Sunday, December Cocktails 4:00pm and Supper (Chinese food) 4:30pm. All parishioners welcome. Tickets: Adults - $15, Widow & Youth $10, Children 5 and under free. For tickets call Terry or John Makuch For more information refer to poster on the bulletin board in the auditorium. THANK YOU: is extended to all those who came out to help with the perogy bee this week. We now have enough perogies, I think to last to the end of May. God Bless each of you for your kindness. Rosanne Miller, President Parish Council ST. MICHAEL S CAMP: Wanted: Winter Camp Counsellors: St. Michael s is looking for you! Come spend some time with us at beautiful Madge Lake. If you are looking for an opportunity where you will give a lot and get even more in return, then this is the place for you. We are always looking for enthusiastic young leaders that wish to enhance the experiences that our young campers will leave with every time they come to Camp. St. Michael s Camp is the place to develop your leadership skills and gain valuable experience to add to your resume. It s also a great way to enjoy a fantastic park in the great outdoors! If you are interested please go to If you have any questions please contact Tracie Bugera or info@stmichaels.com. Please refer to the poster on the bulletin board in the auditorium for further information. UCWLC ST BASIL S BRUNCH: Christmas Bake Sale being held on Saturday December 9 th, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at St. Basil s Parish Center 1717 Toronto St. Regina LAST SUNDAY S COLLECTION: 62 regular envelopes used - $1530, 4 Christmas Flower envelopes - $145, 1 Aid to Ukraine envelope - $50, 2 Building Fund envelopes - $30, Loose Change - $30.

5 ST. ATHANASIUS UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 55 McMurchy Avenue, Regina, Sask., S4R 3G3 Parish Priest: Fr. Basil Malowany Cell Phone: Parish Office: Website: Facebook: Parish Council President - Rosanne Miller: UCWLC President - Josie Vantour Seniors Club President - Angie Lawryk UCBC President - Mark Woitas Ultimate A&B Youth - Lesia Lazurko Parish Coordinator of Care (PCC) Mary Lou DIVINE LITURGY:Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Service in English; Confessions before every Divine Liturgy Week Day Liturgies - As per the Schedule MEMBERSHIP AT ST. ATHANASIUS PARISH is recognized by participating in the Sunday Divine Liturgy and by fulfilling your baptismal responsibility in contributing to our Church Community activities by using your time, talents and treasures. Regular financial donations by use of Sunday envelopes is necessary for our parish to grow and prosper. Please contact Fr. Basil if you know of any parishioner who is sick and wants to be visited.