Sunday of the man born blind may 6, 2018

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1 Sunday of the man born blind may 6, 2018 The priests and parishioners of Saints Peter & Paul would like to extend a warm welcome to all our guests. We are pleased that you have come to pray with us on this Holy day. This Week at Saints Peter & Paul Sunday, May 6 9:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Sunday School (last) 11:00 A.M. Vacation Bible School (VBS) Registration 5:00 P.M. 2 nd Annual Saints Peter & Paul Parish Perogy Fundraiser Tuesday, May 8 1:30 P.M. Seniors Meeting Wednesday, May 9 7:00 P.M. Great Vespers Thursday, May 10 9:00 A.M. & 7:00 P.M. Divine Liturgy Friday, May 11 8:00 10:00 P.M. Junior UCY at Bishop Pocock School Saturday, May 12 10:30 A.M. Solemn Communion Rehearsal 11:00 A.M. Reconciliation Service (First Confession for Communicants) & Brunch 5:00 P.M. Vacation Bible School (VBS) Registration Altar Servers & Children of Mary Year End Banquet & Service Awards (following Liturgy) Sunday, May 13 Mother s Day 11:00 A.M. Solemn Holy Communion Children s Liturgy - Teachers & students of Communion classes sit together Vacation Bible School (VBS) Registration LITURGY INTENTIONS Sun. May 6 Sunday of the Man Born Blind Acts 16:16-34 John 9:1-38 5:00 P.M. (Sat.) For Our Parishioners 9:00 A.M. Birthday Blessings Paul Werezak..Family 11:00 A.M. 10 th Wedding Anniversary Blessings John & Rosemarie Starosta..Ss. P & P K of C Mon. May 7 Apparition of the Holy Cross Acts 17:1-15 John 11: :30 A.M. God s Blessings Brenda Parents Tues. May 8 Apostle & Evangelist John John 1:1-7 John 19:25-27, 21: :30 A.M. Health & God s Blessings Frieda Kalist..Elsie Kindrachuk Wed. May 9 Transfer of the Relics of St. Nicholas Heb. 13:17-21 Luke 6: :30 A.M. Birthday Blessings Kristen.Werezak Family 7:00 P.M. Great Vespers Thurs. May 10 ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Acts 1:1-12 Luke 24: :00 A.M. Birthday Blessings Brooklyn..Baba, Dido & Family 7:00 P.M. For Our Parishioners Fri. May 11 Cyril & Methodius Tim. 2:1-10 John 15:9-16 7:30 A.M. God s Blessings Brady.Grace Sat. May 12 St. Epiphanius Acts 20:7-12 John 14: :00 A.M. Rose Tratch Tratch Family Sun. May 13 Sunday of the Holy Nicean Fathers Acts 20:16-18, John 17:1-13 5:00 P.M. (Sat.) Health & God s Blessings Ray Halushka.Marion & Family 9:00 A.M. For Our Parishioners 11:00 A.M. God s Blessings Solemn Holy Communion Class

2 S S D D Please pray for: Fr. Vladimir Kolpakov, C.Ss.R. Fr. Len Ratushniak, C.Ss.R. Marguerite Chura Martha Greschuk Frieda Kalist Rosalie Kitz Deb Larmour Dr. Joe Lozinsky Patricia Moroz Vera Olenick Mary Patrick Tony Skomar Patricia Trischuk John Wandzura Vi Zabinsky We live as Christian stewards, who receive God s gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord. Your Return Gift to God: April 29, 2018 Regular: $5, Loose: $ Serving Schedule Saturday, May 5-5:00 P.M. Epistle Reader Sara Shymko Ushers Volunteers Lead Singers Cantor & Music Ministry Volunteer Singers Altar Servers Samuel Swann, Joseph Wasylow Children of Mary Paige Tratch, Allyson Wasylow Sunday, May 6-9:00 A.M. Epistle Reader Elsie Kindrachuk Ushers Wally & Marcie Hunchak Lead Singers Church Choir Altar Servers / Children of Mary Volunteers Sunday, May 6-11:00 A.M. Epistle Reader Rosaline Winnichyn Ushers Rosaline Winnichyn, Yvonne Oranchuk Lead Singers Cantor & Music Ministry Volunteer Singers Altar Servers Camden Spilchuk, Gabriel Ducasse, Jordan Pura, Austin Shular Children of Mary Brooklyn Kaye, Shyan Ewert-Semeniuk * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Saturday, May 12-5:00 P.M. Epistle Reader Morris Smysniuk Ushers Lorne & Veronica Thoms Lead Singers Cantor & Music Ministry Volunteer Singers Altar Servers Matthew Kochanski, Noah Bosovich Children of Mary Alexa Lozinsky, Anna Kochanski Sunday, May 13-9:00 A.M. Epistle Reader Oristeen Kulyk Ushers Paul & Anne Kawcuniak Lead Singers Men s Choir Altar Servers Daniel Olenick, Brad Piecowye, David Simko Children of Mary Volunteers Sunday, May 13-11:00 A.M. Epistle Reader TBA Ushers Gerald & Sharon Scherman Lead Singers Junior Choir Altar Servers Colby White, Elliott/Allister Malin, Luke/Matthew Olson, Camden Spilchuk Children of Mary Morgan/Karissa White

3 The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon Covenant of Care Abuse and Misconduct Protocol is designed to ensure that all allegations of physical and sexual abuse and other misconduct are handled responsibly, transparently and with all due care and attention. To speak to someone about a concern please contact your Pastor, Parish Coordinators of Care (PCC) Theresa Gogol or Valerie Kaye, at or Deb Larmour, Eparchial Coordinator of Care, at (Ext. 228) or covenantofcare@skeparchy.org More information is available on the Eparchial Website, Just a friendly reminder: SCENT FREE Out of concern for those with allergies or asthma, we ask that you refrain from using products with perfume or scent when coming to church. Thank you. PLEASE NOTE: At the end of Divine Liturgy and other services, we sing Christ is risen three times. Then the priest again sings, And to those in the tombs, giving life. THEN, all sing: And to us He grants life eternal, let us bow to His third day resurrection. SOROKOUSTY SERVICES Prayers For The Deceased Sorokousty Service is celebrated with the Divine Liturgy on All Souls Saturday. The last service for this year is on May 19 th. If you wish to have your deceased family members remembered during this service, please use your January 21 st coloured Sorokousty envelope and place it in the collection basket or drop it off at the office. If you are writing a cheque please make it payable to the Ukrainian Catholic Mission. The recommended offering (stipend) for Sorokousty is $ GRAVESIDE SERVICES Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018 Woodlawn Cemetery - 3:00 p.m. All Saints Sunday, May 27, Hillcrest Cemetery - 3:00 p.m. MOLEBEN Moleben to Mary the Mother of God will be celebrated on the following Wednesday evenings during the month of May. May 16 th, 23 rd & 30 th at 7:00 p.m.

4 Summer 2018 Sunday Divine Liturgy Schedule Saturday Evening Sunday 5:00 p.m. English 10:00 a.m. Ukrainian/English Starting June 3, 2018 up to and including September 2, 2018 St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Catholic Eparchial Summer Camp: Junior Youth Cookie Baking Thank You! We made our goal of 550 cookies for St. Volodymyr's Camp! Therefore, we will not be having the bake-a-thon on May 11 th or May 25 th as stated in the May Calendar in last week s bulletin. A special thank you to all those who donated and to those who helped out on April 27 th. It was a great success and the campers will have plenty of cookies to eat at St. Volodymyr's camp this summer. Those who helped out from Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church were: - Kara Mooney and her friend Hope - Fritz, Amanda and Dylan Friedrich - Maria Olenick - Alix Zello - Tianna and her mom * Kasie from the UCWLC did a wonderful job of supervising and monitoring the ovens. Thank you, Sarah Sawchuk PARISH UPCOMING EVENTS Solemn Holy Communion Parents & Children Saturday, May 12 th : 10:30 a.m. Rehearsal 11:00 a.m. Reconciliation Service 11:45 a.m. Brunch Sunday, May 13 th : 11:00 a.m. Solemn Holy Communion Liturgy

5 Junior Ukrainian Catholic Youth (Grades 6, 7 & 8) Come to Junior UCY Friday, May 11 th from 8-10 p.m. at Bishop Pocock School. Bring your creativity, curiosity, friends, and non-marking indoor shoes (for gym time!) For more information, please contact Sarah Sawchuk at or sarahbuchko@gmail.com or Olena Simko at olenasimko@gmail.com ATTENTION UCWLC Members On Thursday, May 17, 2018 we will be celebrating Moleben at 6:30 p.m., followed by the General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Coffee and fellowship to follow. All UCWLC Members and ladies of our parish are encouraged to attend. Gloria V. Pryma, President Saints Peter & Paul Knights of Columbus #11775 ANNOUNCEMENTS: * The next Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018 in the church auditorium. Executive Meeting at 6:30 p.m. and General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Please come help us make important decisions. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land A special pilgrimage departing on October 1, Over 12 days, visiting most of the important religious sites in Israel. At many of these places, we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy with Father Dmytro Dnistrian, C.Ss.R. There will be time to pray on the Mount of Beatitudes, visit the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, and spend time in the Garden of Gethsemane just to name a few places. There will also be time to take in many of the other sites in this unique country, which is home to three of the world s great religions. There will be an opportunity to float on the Dead Sea, view the Dead Sea Scrolls, and tour the historic Jewish fortress of Masada, learning about the resilience and tragedy of a determined people during the Roman siege. Accommodations will be in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with an optional excursion available to Petra, one of the world s most famous historical and archaeological sites. For more information please contact Luiz of Canada One Travel. Toll free Direct line: lchimanovitch@canada-one.com FOR SALE: Perogies $25.00 / 5 dozen bag * Available 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Rectory * * Please bring your own carry bag *

6 2018 ANNUAL EPARCHIAL APPEAL Do you love Me? Feed My Sheep. Caring for ALL that GOD has given us $19, raised from 68 families = 28% of our total goal for the week ending May 4, 2018 Time Line of Annual Eparchial Appeal Campaign for our Eparchial Parish Goal of $39,000 + Parish Internal Goal of $30,000 = $69,000 The Appeal started April 14 th and lasts 7 weeks, winding up on May 27 th. PARISH GOAL Our parish council executive decided that any surplus generated in 2017, 2018, and 2019 would go to replenishing our parish Capital Reserve for major renovation projects. May 1 25 Calls and visits by our volunteers. Returning completed pledge forms to parish office, through Sunday collection, baskets at back of the church or On-line giving is also available. Donations can also be mailed directly to the BBESSI office. Weekly updates on our parish s progress; bulletin inserts and website. May 26/27 WRAP UP AND THANK YOU! PLEASE NOTE: Donations by credit card may be made on line at (Please indicate your parish name in the comment box of the form). Donations can be mailed to the BBESSI office. Another option is to put at the back of the church, in the Sunday collection or bring them to the parish office.

7 Saints Peter & Paul Parish Vacation Bible School Games * Crafts * Songs * Snacks * Bible Stories For Children Ages 4 12 A jam-packed, fun-filled, intense 4 days! DATE: July 3 July 6 (Tuesday through Friday) PLACE: Bishop Pocock Elementary ( 227 Avondale Road ) TIME: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon FEE: Costs for 2018 VBS graciously covered by Parish Council using Eparchial Appeal surplus and Parish Funds. Registration will take place during the month of May (after the 5:00 p.m. & 11:00 a.m. liturgies) * Registration forms for children and volunteers available Online: (Under FORMS) * FMI: Andrea Swann or Valerie Kaye at or cell: (Valerie) sspp.chprograms@sasktel.net Splash Canyon God s Promise on Life s Wild Ride For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. 2 Corinthians 1:20 GOD IS WITH US!. GIVES US LIFE!. IS FAITHFUL!. GIVES HOPE! JESUS. IS OUR SAVIOR!

8 BISHOP FILEVICH UKRAINIAN BILINGUAL SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, May 16, :15 a.m. Interested in your child learning a second language? Looking for Kindergarten for your young child? Students will achieve functional fluency in both English and Ukrainian, while deepening their knowledge about Ukrainian tradition and culture, enriched by the Byzantine Rite in all of their learning. Benefits of a bilingual education: bi- or multi-lingual students tend to have a better memory; better problem solving skills; and are generally better at switching between tasks. About Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools: Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools provides Catholic education from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12, rooting students in their faith, helping them grow in knowledge, and encouraging them to reach out and transform the world. Transitions in Life Are you prepared? Have you planned? Do you know where to go if you need resources? The Transitions in Life program provides information to help those who are retired or near retiring, as well as their families or caregivers. The program examines aging and the changes that come with aging. An overview is provided regarding medical, financial and legal issues. Decisions near end of life may become complicated. The presentation provides answers you may have regarding your choices, based on our Catholic faith. Would you like to attend a presentation? Please see the Eparchial website for locations and times: For more information, and if you have questions about this presentation, you can call Brenda Pasloski, Eparchial Life Transitions Coordinator, at or her at lifetransitions@skeparchy.org CCCB Assessment The special collection for the month of May is for the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). To learn more about the CCCB, go to To contribute, use your CCCB Assessment envelope.

9 In preparation of the 10 th Anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of His Excellency, Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R., Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at St. George s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, Saskatoon, SK. You are invited to be part of the choir that will sing for the Episcopal Divine Liturgy, under the direction of Paul Hnenny. To be part of this celebration you are asked to attend the scheduled choir practices. Practices will take place at Saints Peter & Paul Church (10 th Street East & Munroe Avenue), at 7:00 p.m., beginning on Wednesday, May 23 rd and will continue on the following Wednesdays: May 30 th, June 6 th, June 13 th & June 20 th. Please contact Paul Hnenny at or paulhnenny@hotmail.com for further information. Do you know...what the Holy Days of Obligation are? In our Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada, we have a number of Holy Days of Obligation when the faithful are required to come to Divine Liturgy. On the Holy Days of Obligation, the priest is asked to preach a homily, and a Liturgy has the intention of For the Parishioners. The Holy Days of Obligation are as follows: All Sundays (including Palm Sunday, Easter, and Pentecost) Theophany (January 6 th ) Annunciation (March 25 th ) Ascension Thursday (40 days after Easter) Saints Peter & Paul (June 29 th - Our parish feast day!) Dormition of the Mother of God (August 15 th ) Christmas (December 25 th ) We have many other major feast days in the Church year (usually feasts of the Lord and the Mother of God and some other major saints) when we have an extra Liturgy in the evening and Vespers the evening before. These feast days are important and are worth celebrating too. OF INTEREST * CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE (CWL) CLOTHING DEPOT ( th Street West) The CWL Clothing Depot is asking for donations for their Linen blitz this spring. They desperately need: face cloths, towels, sheets, pillow cases, comforters, blankets, tea towels (used or new). A bin is available at Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church to collect items. Thanks for being generous! * BIRTHDAY PARTY at ST. JOSEPH S HOME TODAY, Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. (33 Valens Drive, Saskatoon, SK.) Celebrating the birthdays of the residents for the month of April and May. Sponsored by Saints Peter & Paul UCWLC, Saskatoon, SK. Please come and join the Sisters of St. Joseph, the celebrants, as we celebrate together with the April and May birthday celebrants, their families, residents and sponsoring group for an afternoon birthday party celebration, with fellowship, snacks and entertainment.

10 * KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS of SASKATOON PRO-LIFE PRAYER VIGIL Monday, May 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Family (123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, SK.) This Prayer Vigil is sponsored by the Saskatoon Knights of Columbus, and is in support of the May 8, 2018 Saskatchewan March for Life in Regina. The presider for the service will be Bishop Mark Hagemoen of the Diocese of Saskatoon, and will include Eucharistic Adoration with a Gospel Reading and a Reflection by Bishop Mark, followed by a Rosary. The theme for this year's annual March for Life is "PRO-LIFE ALL.IN. The theme encourages everyone to commit themselves to the pro-life movement by going ALL IN: to defend human life at all stages, to speak the truth in the face of adversary, and, without exceptions, without excuses, without compromises. * ANNUAL SASKATCHEWAN MARCH FOR LIFE RALLY Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in Regina, SK. The Rally begins with registration at 12:00 p.m. at Christ the King Parish (3239 Garnet Street in Regina, SK.). The Pro-Life Rally begins at Christ the King at 12:30 p.m.; March from Christ the King to Legislative Ground at 1:30 p.m.; Prayer, Program & Pictures at Sask Legislature at 2:00 p.m.; Silent Witness on Albert Street at 3:00 p.m., and Wrap-up and Closing Prayer at 4:00 p.m. The theme for this year's annual March for Life is "PRO-LIFE ALL.IN." The theme encourages everyone to commit themselves to the pro-life movement by going ALL IN: to defend human life at all stages, to speak the truth in the face of adversary, and, without exceptions, without excuses, without compromises. PLEASE NOTE: A 15 passenger van will depart for the May 8 th, March for Life in Regina, SK., from Saskatoon at 9:00 a.m. from the Cathedral of the Holy Family (123 Nelson Road) and return to Saskatoon after the closing remarks at 4:00 p.m. The cost of the van travel will be $25 per person. To book your seat on the van, campaignlifesk@gmail.com or call John at * MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS The annual Diocesan City Wide Cenacle of Prayer will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul s Co-Cathedral (720 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, SK.) Holy Mass followed by Cenacle, Celebrants Fr. Pius Schroh and Fr. Denis Phaneuf. Everyone is welcome. Contact: Edna Evans at * MUSÉE UKRAINA MUSEUM NEW EXHIBIT OPENING "In Process Musée Ukraina Museum invites you to the opening of a new exhibition titled: "In Process". This solo exhibition features the works of Saskatoon print maker Jacob Semko. The Official Opening and Reception will be held on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Museum (222 Avenue M South - Sister Theodosia Lane, Saskatoon, SK.) The exhibit will run until Saturday, August 11, The museum is open: Sundays - 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and starting June 1 st, on Thursdays from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. * LUTHERCARE FOUNDATION 34 TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER Featuring Canadian recording artist Elly Thorn on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Saskatoon Inn Saskatchewan Ballroom, Saskatoon, SK. Reception: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Silent Auction. Tickets: $110 (includes charitable donation of $50) To reserve your tickets, contact LutherCare Foundation at or , or foundation@luthercare.com * CAMPAIGN LIFE SASKATCHEWAN presents A DAY with STEPHANIE GRAY Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary s Roman Catholic Parish Hall, Saskatoon, SK. (20 th Street West & Avenue O South) Stephanie Gray is a seasoned international pro-life speaker who began presenting at the age of 18. She has given over 800 pro-life presentations across North America as well as in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Latvia, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. Stephanie has debated many abortion advocates including physicians such as Dr. Malcolm Potts, the first medical director of International Planned Parenthood Federation. In 2017, Stephanie was a presenter for the series "Talks at Google," speaking on abortion at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. Stephanie resides in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, where she is president of her ministry, Love Unleashes Life. The cost is $20 per person. Lunch is included for those who pre-register by Thursday, May 10, For further information, or to pre-register, contact Louis at or campaignlifesk@gmail.com * CAMPAIGN LIFE COALITION SASKATCHEWAN ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY WALK FOR LIFE Sunday, May 13, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. along College Drive (between Hospital Drive and Wiggins Avenue), in Saskatoon, SK. Help us celebrate life, and celebrate the special role mothers have in our lives. Everyone welcome. Signs are provided. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the walk at 3:00 p.m. * NATIONAL WEEK for LIFE AND THE FAMILY LOVE: ENCOUNTERING THE OTHER May 13-20, An initiative of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. Visit for resources.

11 * PRAIRIE CENTRE FOR ECUMENISM TOWN HALL MEETING Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Edwards Family Centre (333 4 th Avenue North) Come share with us your interests in ecumenism and the kinds of programming you would like to see us offer. Prairie Centre for Ecumenism * 10 TH ANNIVERSARY of the EPISCOPAL ORDINATION OF HIS EXCELLENCY BISHOP BRYAN BAYDA, C.SS.R. Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of St. George (210 Avenue M South, Saskatoon, SK.) Episcopal Divine Liturgy: 5:00 p.m. Cocktails: 6:30 p.m. Banquet: 7:00 p.m. St. George's Cathedral church auditorium. Tickets: Adults $35; Youth (9-21) $25; Children (under 8) $10. Limited number of tickets available, so get your tickets early! SASKATOON: AGEMI office (214 Avenue M South) Nestor Halaitso (Ext. 229); St. George s Cathedral ; Saints Peter & Paul Parish ; Dormition of the Mother of God Parish REGINA: St. Athanasius Parish ; St. Basil s Parish Clergy, religious and laity from throughout the Eparchy are invited to come and celebrate with us! Sponsored by the Eparchial Pastoral Council and AGEMI. For more information contact: Nestor Halaitso, Executive Secretary, AGEMI at (Ext. 229) agemi@skeparchy.org Deadline for tickets: Parish Offices Friday, June 1, 2018; AGEMI Office Friday, June 15, * ST. MICHAEL S SUMMER CAMPS 2018 at MADGE LAKE Our Summer Camp registration has begun! Find a friend and pick a week to come to Camp. Hurry as there are limited spots available! If you are interested, please go to our website to complete the registration form and send it to register@stmichaelscamp.com We look forward to seeing you at camp! * RETROUVAILLE Retrouvaille ( is a lighthouse for marriages on stormy seas. If you and your spouse are struggling in your marriage, even if you are separated, know that there is hope. If you are interested in learning more about Retrouvaille please see a brochure at the back of your church or if you would like to register for the next Saskatchewan weekend being held in Saskatoon in Fall 2018, please call or retrouvaille@sasktel.net * LIFE AND FAMILY CONFERENCE: JULY 13 15, 2018 Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Rama, SK. Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine & One More Soul Canada Celebrating the 50 th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae: Faithfulness to God s Design (Art.#13) For weekend schedule and details call: Marcy at or go to: and on facebook.com OneMoreSoulCanada. Register online or send cheque to: One More Soul Canada, PO Box 2961, Nipawin, SK., S0E 1E0. Clergy, Families and Friends Welcome! A Chance to Heal Hearts Pope Francis said, For Jesus, what matters above all is reaching out, healing wounds, and restoring people to the family of God. What matters above all for you? Are you looking for an opportunity to sync your values and interests with those of Jesus? The Welcome Home A mission of St. Alphonsus, is a Redemptorist inner city ministry in Winnipeg, MB. that reaches out to those on the periphery of our church and society. This ministry has been working for 25 years to build a community that embraces the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those in need, warming hearts and healing wounds. Are you searching for a place to belong and serve, where you can listen and take time to befriend Canada s most abandoned? We are now accepting applicants, ages 20 and up, for a 10 month live-in community, commencing September 1, Explore the possibilities of giving your time and talent and receive a life changing experience in return! Please visit thewelcomehome.ca or contact Delores Courchene for additional information: whome01@mymts.net or

12 By the hand of Father Luke Dingman, God mounts the throne amid shouts of joy, the Lord amid trumpet blasts. The Feast of the Ascension The Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ is celebrated each year on the fortieth day after the Great and Holy Feast of Pascha (Easter). Since the date of Pascha changes each year, the date of the Feast of the Ascension changes, but it is always celebrated on a Thursday. The Ascension was the final Resurrection appearance to the Disciples and Mary, the Mother of God, and it marked a new beginning in all their lives. The Feast itself commemorates when, on the fortieth day after His Resurrection, Jesus led His disciples to the Mount of Olives. After blessing them and asking them to wait for the fulfillment of the promise of the Holy Spirit, "He was lifted up before their eyes in a cloud which took Him from their sight". The Feast is a celebration of the return of our Redeemer to Heaven. It is a day of victory for our Lord, a day of triumph that He fully merited. Christ left the throne of His Father, humbled Himself in the womb of the Virgin, lay in Bethlehem in a rough stable, fled from His own people into Egypt and spent years in Nazareth as a common labourer. Tirelessly He searched for the lost sheep of the house of Israel. His own brethren repaid Him with nothing but unkindness and misunderstanding. Then, beginning on the Mount of Olives and ending on Golgotha, He patiently paid the price of our redemption. All this He did because He loved us, because He sought to free us from Satan s power. This work is now complete. He returns to heaven as a conqueror. The Son stands before the Father by whom He was sent and whose will He so perfectly performed. Why did Jesus go away when there was so much He could have done here on earth? The answer is given by Jesus Himself. He tells us that his human form will be replaced by the presence of the Holy Spirit who will bring us into much closer contact with Jesus than his human form could bring about. If Jesus remained on earth, we could never have gotten any closer to Him than the touch of a hand, an embrace, or the sound of a voice, which is far below the intimacy that God wants with the soul or the soul desires of God. By Jesus ascension, He is able to come and abide in each one of us in all His fullness so that His mind would be our mind and His life our life. Is it not the Holy Spirit, who affects the change of the bread and wine in the liturgy and thus brings Christ to us in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist? And by receiving Christ in this sacrament He comes to fill our life with His presence. Now that Christ abides in us all, He gives us a very special challenge: to glorify Him in the world today through our lives to become visible Christs, living and working as His agents. It was a great day for the Church when a cloud received Jesus out of the sight of the apostles and he ascended into heaven. It will be an even greater day when the same ascended Jesus returns in glory. In the meantime between Ascension and the Second Coming, there is no vacuum, for Christ is with us through His Church. Through prayer, his words, and the sacraments we can experience his ascension as well as the power and glory of his presence. In fact, prayer is exactly that: an ascension to God! Sources: Icons Speak: Their Message by Anthony M. Coniaris

13 Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Served by the Ukrainian Catholic Redemptorists 10 th Street East and Munroe Avenue Office & Mailing Address: th Street East, Saskatoon, SK. S7H 0G3 Office: Fax: Auditorium: Website: Parish Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Pastor: Fr. Michael Smolinski, C.Ss.R. Associate Pastor: Fr. Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R. Deacon Thomas Nahachewsky Administrative Assistant: Theresa Gogol President, Parish Council: Andrea Wasylow Children s Coordinator: Andrea Swann sspp.chprograms@sasktel.net Bulletin Editor: Michelle Alexandrovich sspp.bulletin@sasktel.net Submission Deadline: Wednesday 12 Noon Divine Liturgy Schedule Sunday Feast Days Daily 5:00 p.m. (Saturday evening) 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. (Ukrainian) & 11:00 a.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. Sacraments of Baptism/Chrismation Contact the parish office Sacrament of Marriage Contact the parish office a minimum of six months in advance Sacrament of Anointing-Visitation of the Sick Contact the parish office Emergency please call anytime Sacrament of Reconciliation - Confession During the Sunday Divine Liturgies or by appointment