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SUNDAY NOV.11th 18 SAINT BASIL the GREAT СВ. ВАСИЛІЯ ВЕЛИКОГО Ukrainian Catholic Parish Парафія УГКЦ 2 HARCOURT STREET, WINNIPEG, MB R3J 3H3 Parish Office: 4-837-4180 Parish Hall: 4-889-9057 Rev. Fr.

com The parable of the Good Samaritan The parable cannot be understood if we do not take account of the question to which Jesus intended to respond: "Who is my neighbor?

1 SUNDAY NOV.11th 18 SAINT BASIL the GREAT СВ. ВАСИЛІЯ ВЕЛИКОГО Ukrainian Catholic Parish Парафія УГКЦ 2 HARCOURT STREET, WINNIPEG, MB R3J 3H3 Parish Office: Parish Hall: Rev. Fr. Ihor Shved о. Ігор Швед Cell: Address Stbasilpriest@gmail.com The parable of the Good Samaritan The parable cannot be understood if we do not take account of the question to which Jesus intended to respond: "Who is my neighbor?" Jesus brings about an unexpected reversal in the traditional concept of neighbor. The Samaritan is the neighbor and not the wounded man, as we would have expected. This means that we must not wait till our neighbor appears along our way, perhaps quite dramatically. It belongs to us to be ready to notice him, to find him. We are all called to be the neighbor! The problem of the doctor of the law is reversed. From an abstract and academic problem, it becomes a concrete and living problem. The question to ask is not "Who is my neighbor?" but "Whose neighbor can I be here and now?" Father Cantalamessa on the Good Samaritan 1 SUNDAY LITURGY 10:00 a.m. (Rosary at 9:30 am) Office Hours (Tues. & Thurs.) 11:00 am 2:00 pm CONFESSIONS Before Divine Liturgies BAPTISIMS By appointment FUNERALS By arrangement MARRIAGES: By appointment at least six months in advance WEBSITE: PARISH OFFICE ADDRESS: parish@saintbasilwpg.ca BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS: bulletin@saintbasilwpg.ca We warmly welcome all of our visitors! It s good to have you with us!

Time Schedule Feast or Intention, requested by 11 November, Sunday 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy for all parishioners 12 November, Mon. 10:00 AM open 13 November, Tues.

2 Time Schedule Feast or Intention, requested by 11 November, Sunday 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy for all parishioners 12 November, Mon. 10:00 AM open 13 November, Tues. 10:00 AM 7:00 PM For the soul of Larry Fedorchuk offered by Phyllis Fedorchuk & family Lectio Divina 14 November, Wed. 11:00 AM For the health of Anne Lamothe offred by her children Bohdan, Tania & Stephen 15 November, Thurs. 10:00AM For the souls of Carl & Ksenia Kotyk and Tony Danylchuk offered by Nick Labay 15 November, Fri AM open 17 November, Sat AM For the renewal of our Parish 18 November, Sunday 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy for all parishioners NOTE: All the Liturgies scheduled on the calendar are all open for your intention requests. If you would like to request please contact the office and book your preferred date. These names will be published in the bulletin the following week. PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Call and visit our many parishioners that are ill or experiencing various challenges in life. Remember: If anyone wishes to receive the Sacraments at home or in the hospital or nursing home please contact the parish office or Fr. Ihor directly, at the numbers given above, and we will be happy to visit. Dear new parishioners! Welcome to our parish! If you need donation envelopes please come to the office after divine liturgy, and you will given a set with a donation number, and you can use it at tax time. God bless you. 2

3 EPISTLE READERS: God s Blessings for your Happiest Birthday Nov. 11th Edward Yaskiw Nov. 18th Gerry Skochyles Nov. 25th Linda Labay Nov. 13 Eugene Tokaryk Nov. 16 Walter Shurraw МНОГАЯ ЛІТА! USHERS & GREETERS Nov. 11 MaryAnne Siwicki & Johanne Pitura Nov. 18 & 25 Nellie and Harry Feduik МНОГАЯ ЛІТА - GOD S BLESSINGS FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF LOVE & HAPPINESS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Church Custodians Nov. 12 Linda & Bruce Gardner November Martin & Leona Nedweduik Evelyn & Morley Luhowy SANCTUARY LIGHT burns eternally to indicate the presence of the Holy Eucharist in the tabernacle. December John & Edna Bazarkewich Dear Parishioners, your assistance is welcomed. Please call to pick your month to Nov 11 to Nov 17 For God s blessings for Loralee & Ilya Koltusky offered by Natalia & Rob Hotel clean the church.. Thank you. Sonia Wawryk - Church Cleaning Chair For the Souls of Steve & Nettie Seniuk offered by the family. Tatsa counters For the Soul of Larry Fedorchuk offered by Phyllis Fedorchuk & family November are Pearl & Gus Groen & Gwen Dankewich DONATIONS God bless you for supporting your parish. Sunday collection for November 4, 18 - was The Sanctuary light has been reserved until January 14, 19, contact the office for future dates. If you wish to have your birthday or anniversary acknowledged, please write your names and dates on the list provided at the back of the church. Thank you 3

St. Basil s Parish Mission In preparation for Christmas Led by Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia Stefan Soroka We have heard the invitation to attend a very special mission on November 17 and 18 at

4 St. Basil s Parish Mission In preparation for Christmas Led by Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia Stefan Soroka We have heard the invitation to attend a very special mission on November 17 and 18 at 10:00 am. Saturday, November 17 Did you know: 9:30 am Confessions 10:00 Divine Liturgy 11:15 Coffee and talks with Bishop Stefan 12:15 Meeting and talks with Catechism teachers Participation in a Spiritual Retreat enlightens your mind and soul Sunday, November 18 9:15 Confessions 10:00 Divine Liturgy 11:30 Coffee and talks with You receive many special blessings It is a great way to prepare our hearts for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ Archbishop Stefan Soroka was born in Winnipeg on November 13, 1951 Enjoy prayer service, confessions, coffee, fellowship and discussions. EVERYBODY WELCOME UCWLC News: Glory be to Jesus Christ! Please note the following change for the winter months. We will continue to have the UCWLC meeting on the second Wednesday of the month but have changed the TIME ONLY of our meetings to 12 noon. Father Ihor will have Divine Liturgy at 11:00 am and our meeting will follow at noon. Our next UCWLC meeting will be held on Nov. 14th. In Christ, Gwen Dankewich 4

5 The Nativity Fast (The Fast of St. Philip begans Nov. 16th) The American Shopping Season is at hand. Some people will spend it jostling for bargains; others will pass the time lamenting the commercialization of Christmas. The Eastern Churches, on the other hand, encourage their faithful to prepare for this feast by fasting. Each of these Churches has a pre-nativity Fast, but each Church observes it to a different degree. The Eastern Churches began observing this Fast between the 6th and 8th centuries. WHY DO WE FAST? St Simeon of Thessalonika, writing in the fifteenth century, explained the purpose of this Fast in terms of its length. The Nativity Forty-day Fast represents the fast undertaken by Moses, who having fasted for forty days and forty nights received the Commandments of God, written on stone tablets. And we, fasting for forty days, will reflect upon and receive from the Virgin the living Word not written upon stone, but born, incarnate and we will commune of His Divine Body. As Moses received the Law after his fortyday fast, we will receive the living Word incarnate at the end of this Fast. One thread running through this Fast is the remembrance of the time before the Incarnation. Mankind was in one sense disconnected from God, having lost the intimacy with Him which we were meant to have because we were created in His image. Fasting is our way to express our sorrow at man s loss of fellowship with God. CHARACTER OF THE NATIVITY FAST Many contemporary Eastern writers have encouraged the observance of the Nativity Fast in contrast to the popular Western pre-celebration of Christmas, which focuses on decorating, spending, and partying. They emphasize preparation for the feast in quietness and a simplified way of life. Instead of a harried pursuit of gifts and cards for people who will likely re-gift them for the next Christmas party, the Fast enables believers to focus on the mystery of the Incarnation, the reason for the season. Many see this Fast as essential for us at this time of the year, to shift our focus from ourselves to others, spending less time worrying about our appearance, our cuisine and our home decor in order to use our time in increased prayer and caring for the poor. 5

The final ticket drawn will be awarded 3,000.00. Proceeds from this Raffle will be used for the advancement of educational programs at the school.

6 Raise disciples, and God will send the money. Fr. Michael Immaculate Heart of Mary School will be hosting their Annual Fund Raising Raffle on November 28, and has the potential of distributing up to 7, in prizes. The final ticket drawn will be awarded 3, Proceeds from this Raffle will be used for the advancement of educational programs at the school. As there are only 0 tickets available, your chances of winning are great! Immaculate Heart of Mary School is the only Ukrainian Catholic School in Manitoba. It is administered by the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate. Immaculate Heart provides a Christian education for children and youth from Kindergarten to Grade Eight, and as well, offers Immaculate Heart of Mary Lubov Nursery School for children ages 2,3 and 4 years of age. To purchase a Fund Raising Raffle ticket, phone: or ihms@ihms.mb.ca 6

Ukrainian Catholic Church Of St Basil The Great "Project 18" Draw - License: LGA-11-RF-29292 November 03, 18 - Winners SQ # 1 25 75 100 125 1 175 0 225 2 275 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300

7 Ukrainian Catholic Church Of St Basil The Great "Project 18" Draw - License: LGA-11-RF November 03, 18 - Winners SQ # Last Ticket Ten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Last # Name Marusia Labay Greg Solomon Kyle Robins Rose Olynyk Stephanie Mandzie Luba Harasym Gerry Skochyles K of C Holy Family Council #8499 Louise Penny (Wojcik's Funeral Home) Olga Twerdun Sisters Sheri Russell Sr. Ruth Aney Jeri Wizniak Leona Nechwediuk Valerie Wiebe St. Basil UCWLC Susan Harasym Doreen Musick Wayne Wolanski Robert Harasym Pasiley Tokaryk - c/o Eugene Tokaryk Total Prize ,000 2,000 Congratulations to all the winners! The results or "Project Profit" will be published in a future bulletin. to all for your tremendous labor of love in the preparation for St. Basil s Project 18. It was your willingness, sacrifice and diligence that made this event truly one to behold. May God continue to bless St. Basil s parish withy many workers for His vineyard. Conveners Dorothy Labay & Leona Solomon 7

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS Coffee House to-day after Liturgy, come on down meet your fellow parishioners over a good cup of coffee and some dainties Next week November 18th, is pancake breakfast, hosted by

Knights appreciate your support Submitted by Grand Knight John Bazarkewich Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child distributes shoeboxes to children all over the world, bringing hope,

Donations must be small enough to fit in a regular-sized shoebox: a small wow toy, school supplies, small books, hygiene items, gloves, toques, scarves, slippers and socks.

The students and teachers of our catechism program will pack and deliver the boxes on November 18th, so donations must be placed in the specially-marked collection box in the church before then.

We thank our UCWL, who generously continue to pay the 10 fee per box, which goes towards shipping and religious materials for children in Ukraine.

8 KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS Coffee House to-day after Liturgy, come on down meet your fellow parishioners over a good cup of coffee and some dainties Next week November 18th, is pancake breakfast, hosted by Saint Basil s Knights, where else can you get all you can eat pancakes, ham, sausages, hash browns and coffee, for a donation that is whatever you may wish to give, thank you for your donation the Knights appreciate your support Submitted by Grand Knight John Bazarkewich Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child distributes shoeboxes to children all over the world, bringing hope, comfort and the Good News of Jesus Christ. Once again, our parish is collecting items for Christmas Shoeboxes going to children in Ukraine. Donations must be small enough to fit in a regular-sized shoebox: a small wow toy, school supplies, small books, hygiene items, gloves, toques, scarves, slippers and socks. We cannot accept toothpaste, playdoh, liquid, gels, candy, glue, playing cards or any war-themed toys. The students and teachers of our catechism program will pack and deliver the boxes on November 18th, so donations must be placed in the specially-marked collection box in the church before then. Monetary donations are also accepted, as we will shop for items to balance each gift box. We thank our UCWL, who generously continue to pay the 10 fee per box, which goes towards shipping and religious materials for children in Ukraine. This is our opportunity to spread God's love across the miles and to offer prayers of peace. Thank you and bless you for giving. Winter Clothing Drive As the weather chills, the need for warm outdoor clothing increases. There are many in our city without proper winter wear. At the back of the church is a box labelled "Winter Clothing Collection". Please bring whatever winter items you can spare - boots, mitts, gloves, hats, snow pants, jackets/coats and scarves. Clothing donations (for children and adults) will be collected from now until February, and will be divided between the Main Street Project and Siloam Mission. Please let your children be involved in the collecting of donated items from home, as this is an important lesson in giving to those less fortunate. Thank you Wanda Prychitko, Catechetical Program 8

202 HARCOURT STREET, WINNIPEG, MB R3J 3H3

SUNDAY NOV.18th 2018 SAINT BASIL the GREAT СВ. ВАСИЛІЯ ВЕЛИКОГО Ukrainian Catholic Parish Парафія УГКЦ 202 HARCOURT STREET, WINNIPEG, MB R3J 3H3 Parish Office: 204-837-4180 Parish Hall: 204-889-9057 Rev.