Issue No 16, December 30, Sunday, December 30, Col. 3:4-11 & Heb. 11:33-12:2 Luke 14:16-24;11:47-12:1

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1 Issue No 16, December 30, 2018 Sunday, December 30, 2018 Col. 3:4-11 & Heb. 11:33-12:2 Luke 14:16-24;11:47-12:1 1

2 Thirty First Sunday after Pentecost Sunday of the Holy Forefathers Schedule of Altar Boys for Christmas Eve, Sunday, January 6 th, 7:00 p.m.: ALL boys serving. Christmas Day, Monday, January 7 th : : ALL boys serving. Schedule of Greeters for Christmas Eve, Sunday, January 6 th, : Group #4; Sunday, January 6 th, 7:00 p.m.: Groups #5 & #6 Christmas Day, Monday, January 7 th, : Groups #1 & #2 Calendar of Events for the week of December 30 th : Sunday (today) Junior UOL Coffee Hour Following Both Liturgies - Caroling to Local Nursing Homes Tuesday - A Blessed 2019 New Year to All Wednesday - 8:30 a.m., Moleben for Sick Parishioners Friday -, Delivery and Set Up of Poinsettias in Church Saturday - 4:45 p.m., Confession - 5:00 p.m., Vespers Sunday -, One Bilingual Divine Liturgy Christmas Eve - 5:30 p.m., Annual UOL Christmas Eve Holy Supper-Strict Fast - 7:00 p.m., Great Compline and Matins Please notify the clergy if a family member is admitted to the hospital. Remember only the Parma Hospital notifies the clergy of any parishioners admitted and then, only if the parishioner registers as a member of St. Vladimir s. Also, parishioners who would like a home visit are asked to contact the clergy and make their wishes known. Birthday greetings go out to Mrs. Liudmyla Zheludova and Mrs. Ulyana Woznak. Mnohaya Lita! As every year, the words of our beautiful Ukrainian Christmas Carols can be found in the racks in the pews. They are also in English phonetics. Please sing along with the clergy and choirs. Please remember to: ~Warmly welcome all visitors to our Church for the Holy Days. Greet them with a warm smile and the traditional greeting of Christ is Born-Glorify Him! Chrystos Rozdayetsya-Slavite Yeho! ~Invite a friend to Liturgy on Christmas and or Christmas Eve! ~Invite someone to join you for Christmas dinner or take a dinner to an elderly or shut-in individual. 2

3 During the joy of the Nativity Season, please remember the tremendous financial needs of our parish and donate generously! Please note that during the Nativity Lent-Advent, Vespers will be served every Saturday at 5:00 p.m. with confession at 4:45 p.m. During the period of preparation for our Savior s birth, please keep the fast by fasting according to the teachings of the Church, doing works of charity and receiving the Holy Mysteries of Confession and Communion. Throughout the year, our parish s Senior UOL chapter sponsors many activities for the benefit of our parish and youth. For over 30 years, the most commendable project is their sponsorship of the Sviata Vechera (Holy Christmas Eve Supper) on Christmas Eve, January 6 th. This year s dinner will be on Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. When the first UOL Sviata Vechera was served, approximately 30 people participated. Over the years, attendance has grown. The Senior UOL once again invites everyone who is not able to prepare their own Christmas Eve Holy Supper to come to the church hall for Sviata Vechera. If you would like to attend, please make a reservation in advance by calling the clergy or the parish office from Monday thru Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. With the increase in the number of guests, there is also need for additional volunteers. If you can help, your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Every additional hand makes the burden a little lighter. You do not have to be a member of the UOL to volunteer. For more information, contact Mrs. Tamara Host, chairperson. One of the beautiful traditions in our parish is hearing the youth sing and read at the Christmas Eve services. Once again, we request all parents to encourage their children to read on Sunday, January 6 th at 7:00 p.m. Readings may be obtained in either English or Ukrainian by contacting Ms. Melanie Nakonachny. THANK YOU! To all the volunteers who worked so hard in making the hundreds of dozens of pyrohy for the Christmas Holy Days, we sincerely thank you! May our Lord bless you for your love for His Holy Church. Caroling Today, on Sunday, December 30 th, following the Ukrainian Divine Liturgy, our youth will go caroling to local nursing homes. Parents, please encourage your children to participate. Adults are also welcome to be a part of this annual tradition. For more information, contact Fr. John. A beautiful part of our Christmas season is the annual Carol Sing-Along, with readings by our youth. This year, the program will be held on Sunday, January 13 th, between Liturgies. Parents are requested to encourage their children to participate by reading in either English or Ukrainian. To register your children to participate, please contact Pani Matka Anna, Mrs. Natalia B. Mahlay or Mrs. Oksana Logvynyuk. Please Note that, because of the Joy of the Nativity, there is no kneeling during any Christmas services, until after the Liturgy on Theophany, January 19 th. The 2019 boxes of parish weekly donation envelopes are available in the church vestibule. As always, please use them on a regular basis and donate generously toward the financial needs of the parish. 3

4 Malanka 2019 Our parish s annual Malanka Julian calendar New Year Dinner / Dance will be held on Saturday, January 26 th in our parish center. Music will be provided by Harmonia and Korinya Band from New York. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. and Zabava (dance) from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Tickets will be sold only in advance. The cost is $60.00 per person for the dinner & dance and $40.00 for the dance only. To order your tickets, call Mrs. Lucy Komichak (440) Plan to attend and invite your friends to join you! Our prayers and condolences go out to the family of Helen Holosniczenko who, after a lengthy illness, entered into eternity on Saturday, December 22, at the age of 90. Funeral services were held yesterday. Halyna, as she was called in Ukrainian, was a devoted and humble member of our St. Vladimir s parish family. While living on Norris Avenue, she could often be seen walking to Church for services. She served for many years as President of St. Olga s Sisterhood and faithfully worked at our weekly Phrohy project at that time starting at 4:00 a.m. May Our loving Lord accept the soul of His faithful servant Halyna into the mansions of the Just and may her Memory be Eternal! Vichnaya Pamyat! Please Note that our Annual Parish Radio broadcast (see separate insert) can be heard all over the U.S., Canada and Ukraine on the internet. Please tell your family and friends to listen and be a part of our celebrations in Parma. Caroling in Our Ukrainian Village The Ukrainian Village Committee is inviting the Ukrainian Community to the 7th annual Koliada in Ukrainian Village January 13, 2019 at St. Josaphat s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral. Koliada festivities begin at 2 PM with Ukrainian crafts for children and adults; 3PM Sing along with church choirs and choral groups; 5 PM Celebrate Julian New Year with Ukraine and Kutya Contest. Bring your family and friends! Event is free and open to the whole community. For many years a number of our parish children have attended Incarnate Word Academy. Incarnate Word invites anyone interested to visit their Preschool (4s- Kindergarten Prep), Primary (grades K-4) and Preparatory School (grades 5-8) on Sunday, January 27, 2019 between noon and 2 p.m. Meet our teachers, see our STEAM spaces, Technology Lab, CleverTouch boards, our beautiful campus and learn how Incarnate Word Academy can prepare your child for the next level. We are a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence committed to living Gospel values and inspiring academic excellence Pearl Road, Parma Heights, OH

5 The annual CHRISTMAS RADIO PROGRAM of the Divine Liturgy from St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Parma will be broadcast live on Monday, January 7, 2019 on radio station WJMO 1300 AM from 9 to 11 in the morning. One may also listen, throughout the United States, Canada & Ukraine on the internet at praisecleveland.com. Go to the radio station website for Praise 1300 AM, click on listen live on the right hand side or by going to the parish s website This 31 st annual program is dedicated to the shut-in faithful of our Parma & Greater Cleveland community. Are your 2018 parish dues paid? Please check in the parish office if you re not sure. Attend Church every Sunday as a Family and unite with Our Lord in Holy Communion. Church Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Office Phone: (440)

6 The best gift for your Children, Grandchildren, Godchildren, Family or Friend An Icon, Cross, Bible, Prayer Rope, CD s, Prayer or Religious Book may be purchased at our Parish Bookstore in the Church Office! I 6

7 St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral 5913 State Road Parma, Ohio 2019 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, CHRISTMAS HOLY DAY SERVICES January 6 th, the Eve of Christ s Nativity: (Strict fast day) One bilingual Divine Liturgy.. Annual U.O.L. Christmas Eve Holy Supper... Great Compline and Matins... January 7 th, Nativity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, Divine Liturgy... For our shut-in parishioners, the Christmas Divine Liturgy will be broadcast live on Radio Station WJMO, 1300 AM, and internet from 9:00-11:00 a.m. January 8 th, Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Divine Liturgy... 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 9 th, Feast of St. Stephen, Archdeacon and First Martyr Divine Liturgy... Sunday, Monday, January 13 th, Sunday after the Nativity English Divine Liturgy... Traditional carol sing-along & readings by parish youth Ukrainian Divine Liturgy... January 14 th, Naming of Jesus Christ and the Feast of St. Basil, Julian New Year. Divine Liturgy.. 8:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Friday, January 18 th, Eve of Theophany (Strict fast day) Great Blessing of Water.... Great Compline.. 6:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19 th, Feast of Theophany, Baptism of Jesus Bilingual Divine Liturgy and Great Blessing of Water... Clergy will begin blessing parishioners homes with Holy Water following the Liturgy. Saturday, January 26th, Vespers Followed by Traditional Malanka... 4:30 a.m. Parishioners are to please take note that Christmas offering envelopes are included in their box of weekly offering envelopes. Extra envelopes are available in the church vestibule. COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS! 7