737 Bannerman Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R2X 1J9 ph. 204.582.6695, fax. 204.582.1068, hall: 204.589.5513 stnicholaschurch.ca office@stnicholaschurch.ca Parish Administered by: The Order of St. Basil the Great (Basilian Fathers) Fr. Zachary Shwaluk, OSBM Fr. Thomas Kobak, OSBM Fr. Isidore Dziadyk, OSBM Fr. Gabriel Haber, OSBM Fr. Eugene Richlark, OSBM Pastor Assistant Pastor Assistant Pastor Provincial Superior Provincial Secretary Parish Bulletin: Sunday, November 29, 2015 Volume 51/48 27th Sunday After Pentecost Слава Ісусу Христу! Слава на віки! Glory Be To Jesus Christ! Glory Forever! Lesia Wozny Parish Secretary Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-4pm Liturgical Schedule: Sundays: Weekdays: 8:40am Rosary 6:55am (Ukrainian) 9:00am (Ukrainian) 11:45am Rosary 12:00pm (English) 7:00pm (English) Holy Days of Obligation & First Fridays of the Month 6:55am & 7:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) 15 minutes before Divine Liturgy on Sundays & First Fridays Sacrament of Baptism & Chrismation (Confirmation) by appointment with the Pastor Sacrament of Holy Matrimony (Marriage) by appointment with the Pastor at least 6 months in advance Sacrament of Holy Anointing (Sacrament of the Sick) by arrangement through the Parish Office Funerals by appointment with the Pastor Icon of Jesus Healing the Crippled Women
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Bulletin - November 29, 2015 VOL 51/48 We extend a joyous welcome to all our parishioners and guests that have come to join us this Sunday in offering praise to God. Please join us next Sunday following the 12 PM Divine Liturgy for our St. Nicholas Family Fun Day! Слава Ісусу Христу! Слава на віки! Parish community... Divine Liturgy Intentions: NOV 29 - Dec 7, 2015 Sunday, November 29-26th Sunday After Pentecost 9:00 am ++ Olga & Michael Dutka 12:00 pm Terri Shaw- Birthday Blessings 7:00 pm Parish & Parishioners Monday, November 30 6:55 am Health of Vera Horechko Tuesday, December 1 6:55 am +Katherine Schurko Wednesday, December 2 6:55 am Health of Vera Horechko Thursday, December 3 6:55 am +Diane Salyn Friday, December 4 6:55 am Health of Vera Horechko Saturday, December 5 6:55 am +Theodore Marciniak (45 Years) Sunday, December 6-28th Sunday After Pentecost Feast of St. Nicholas 9:00 am ++Anna & Mykola Mandzij 12:00 pm Parish & Parishioners 7:00 pm Monday, December 7 6:55 am LAST SUNDAY S offering Sunday, November 22, 2015 Envelopes (149): $3,471.00 Loose: $78.00 Thank you for your continued contribution. We hope you continue to share not only your financial resources but your time and talents as well! Glory Be To Jesus Christ! Glory Forever! Liturgical volunteer schedule Please remember that the Epistle Reader for the 12 pm Liturgy is responsible for reading the Announcements prior to Liturgy. Sunday, November 29, 2015 9:00 am Sacristan Dennis Kowalchuk Paul Blashko Andy Duplak Rosary (8:40am) Doreen Procopchuk 12:00 pm Sacristan Peter Muzyka Bob Wiwchar Peter Kubas Epistle Reader Marlene Skrinski Rosary (11:45am) Mary Melnyk Sunday, December 6, 2015 9:00 am Sacristan Peter Kubas Albert Turkula Len Kozak Rosary (8:40am) Doreen Procopchuk 12:00 pm Sacristan Ron Michalishyn Peter Skrinski Greg Kwasny Epistle Reader John Synyshyn Rosary (11:45am) Marlene Skrinski prayers @ Snc Please remember in your prayers those who are in hospitals, care homes and those who are not able to join us actively in our community. Feel free to submit to the Parish Office the name of anyone who is ill and in need of our prayers. Please pray for the health of Mary Sumka, Michele Moore, Walter Krawec, Zonia Patson, Merlyn Onyschuk, Olive Yaremko, Henry Kotyk, Mary Gramiak, Mary Melnyk & Stefa Diakiw.
This week @ SNC Sunday, November 29, 2015 Regular Sunday Schedule 7:00 pm Evening Liturgy Tuesday, December 1, 2015 6:45 pm K of C Light up For Christmas 7:30 pm Parish Council Meeting Thursday, December 3, 2015 6:30 pm UCWLC Meeting & Wine and Cheese Christmas Party Friday, December 4, 2015 - First Friday 3:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 7:00 PM Evening Liturgy Sunday, December 6, 2015 - First Sunday Welcome Home Collection Regular Sunday Schedule SNC Family Fun Day following 12 PM Divine Liturgy 4:00 pm Moleben to the Sacred Heart of Jesus 7:00 pm Evening Liturgy Apostleship of prayer group The Holy Father s Intentions for November 2015: Universal Intention: That we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our own. Evangelization: That pastors of the Church, with profound love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope. Next Moleben: Sunday, December 6 at 4:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration: Friday, December 4 at 3:00 pm Choir Next Practice: Sunday, December 6th Following 9 AM Divine Liturgy. New Members Welcome! Perogy crew @ st. nick s Tuesday, December 1 @7 AM - Perogy Preparation Wednesday, December 2 @ 7 AM - Perogy Making New Volunteers always welcome! NO MORE ORDERS AVAILABLE TILL MARCH 2, 2016 UCWLc Membership Please Note Time Correction! Next Meeting: Thursday, December 3 @ 6:30 PM Wine & Cheese Christmas Party following the Meeting. Please bring items for Little Sisters Home. Knights of Columbus Next Meeting: Thursday, December 10, 2015 Executive Meeting @ 6:45 PM General Meeting @ 7:00 PM St. nick s men S CLUB Next Meeting: Sunday, December 6 @ 7:00 pm Parish Council Please Note Time Change! Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 1st @ 7:30 pm Light Up For Christmas Join the K of C- Fr. Filipow Council in starting off the Christmas Season. Everyone is invited to attend a Ceremony of Light & Prayer Service Tuesday, December 1st @ 6:45 PM in front of St. Nicholas Church Outdoor Nativity Scene. Coffee to follow. SNC Family Fun Day NEXT SUNDAY!! Come out and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship and fun with other families following the 12 PM Divine Liturgy. There will be lunch and dessert (for a small fee), children s games and crafts, bingo for all ages, as well as a Special Visitor! The final draw for our SNC Raffle to take place at 3 PM. RSVP by filling out a reply form found in the church vestibule. Place in collection plate, give to one of the ushers or let the office know as soon as you can. RSVP not mandatory but very much appreciated! 2015 RAFFLE Books LAST CHANCE!! To date, we have had 249/500 books already purchased and returned! Thank you for your support! All proceeds benefiting our current Parish project, the re-caulking of the front radius windows. All books must be in no later then Dec. 6th @ 1PM!! Final Draw @ 3:00 PM, to take place during SNC Family Fun Day in the Church Hall. LGA-5068-RF
Parish Community... Baptism And Chrismation Congratulations to the family of Julia Maria Bizarria, on the occasion of her Baptism and Chrismation on this Sunday, November 29, 2015. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church welcomes you into the Catholic Faith! Многая Літа! Christmas Angels of Remembrance Christmas is Coming and so are the Angels of Remembrance! On Sale TODAY following Divine Liturgy. Purchase an angel in memory of your loved ones. Still only $5. Proceeds for Marian Hour Radio Program and our Parish. 2016 Donation envelopes Now Available to be picked up in the Church vestibule. Thank you to all those who have already picked yours up! If you do not see your envelopes and would like to participate in weekly donations through them or, if you are interested in registering to be a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, please contact Lesia in the Parish Office by phone, email, or of course, in person. Don t forget, SNC offers the Automatic Debit Program. Authorize a specific amount to be debited from your chequing account every Sunday, or the first Monday of every month. Registration forms are available in the Church vestibule. Also a reminder, to please keep the Parish Office updated with any changes to your contact information including email and change of address. Coffee House Next Coffee House: Sunday, December 13, 2015 Following the 9AM & 12 PM Divine Liturgy Sponsored by our UCWLC. All Welcome!! Help the Parish In December, K of C - Fr. Filipow Council will be collecting any Canadian Tire money that you have laying around and would like to donate to help offset maintenance costs within the Parish. Please start collecting any spare dollars you may have for this event! More details to follow. liturgical volunteer opportunities YOU can make a difference, come get involved in our Parish Community! Please let the office know, in person, by phone or email, if you are interested in: -- reading the Epistle at either of the Sunday English Liturgies (12noon or 7pm) -- reciting the Rosary (in English) before the 9am or 12noon Liturgy -- greeting people as they arrive for Sunday Liturgy (9am & 12pm) and performing ushering duties during Liturgy Deadline for the next schedule is this week. If you have any questions or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact Lesia in the Parish Office. Thank you to all those who have Volunteered in the past and continue to play an active roll in our Parish. Schedule for January- June 2016 will be available beginning of December. The Word AMong Us Please help yourself... The Word Among Us is a Catholic devotional magazine based on the daily Liturgy readings. It has articles, devotionals and more. Advent edition is available in the Church Vestibule. For more information visit www.wau.org 2016 religious Calendars A great way to be informed of the Liturgical Year. Follow the cycles of seasons and feasts as well as daily biblical scripture. May be found in the Church vestibule, free of charge. Keep Christ in Christmas In a society where Christmas has become, for many, a secular Holiday, help raise awareness and remind people the reason for the season! Signs: $20 Magnets: Free with purchase (or with a donation) Pins: Free with purchase (or with a donation) Samples on Display. Contact the office for purchase or please see an Usher. Thank you to the K of C- Fr. Filipow Council for the donation of Pins.
Youth and Young Adult Events Young adults of SNC Have Courage. Go Forward. Make Noise. ~Pope Francis to young people If you are between the ages of 18-40 and would be interested in getting together once a month to get to know other Young Adults of SNC, please call or text Lesia at 204.898.0595. Whether you are single, a couple, or a family, all is welcome!! UCY/UCYA Newsletter Please help yourself to a copy located in the Church Vestibule. Metropolitan s House Come and help decorate December 5, 2015 @ 10 AM, 239 Scotia Street. The more the merrier! Gift Wrapping Bee Who: All young people in all Ukrainian parishes What: Help wrap 60 Christmas presents for The Welcome Home and enjoy supper and snacks on us! When: Sunday, December 13, 2015 @ 3-5:30 PM Where: St. Andrew s Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 160 Euclid Ave (use the Maple Street side entrance) RSVP Michelle at rymcssr@gmail.com or call/text 204.799.1060 Christmas Party and Ornament Making Please note some changes have been made. Saturday, December 19, 2015 @ 3 PM Where: 233 Scotia Street (Chancery) 3:00 pm - Ornament Making for Holy Family Nursing Home 5:30 pm - Chinese Food 7:00 pm - Wii Just Dance and board games!! UCY/ UCYA welcome you! RSVP Tamara at 204.338.7801 or email youth@archeparchy.ca Annual Ukrainian Christmas Caroling Sunday, December 27, 2015 @ 3pm - 6pm Starting at the Chancery, 233 Scotia St, at 2:45pm and continuing on to Holy Family Nursing Home for 4pm. Please join us for a fun afternoon! Help is also needed to hand out ornaments at the Nursing Home For more info please contact Tamara: youth@archeparchy.ca beyond our parish community if you can come! Orysia tracz Book Launch First Star I See Tonight- Ukrainian Christmas Traditions Enjoy the first in-depth English-language book on Ukrainian Christmas traditions. Book launch: Thursday, December 3 @ 7PM - McNally Robinson Booksellers Wednesday, December 9 @ 7PM - Oseredok Boutique ARcheparchial Holy Doors Pope Francis announced an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. On that day, the Holy Door will become a Door of Mercy through which anyone who enters will experience the love of God who consoles, pardons, and instills hope. ~Pope Francis on the Holy Door during the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Misericordiae Vultus, n. 3. Metropolitan Lawrence, OSBM, has discussed plans to have at least two Holy Door locations within the Archeparchy: Sunday, December 13 @ 10 AM- Metropolitan Lawrence will preside over the opening of the Holy Door at our Sts. Volodymyr & Olga Cathedral (115 McGregor Ave.) beginning with the arrival of the Flame from Bethlehem and the Divine Liturgy at 10 AM. Please contact the Cathedral for more information on this event 204.589.5025 Sunday December 20 @ 11 AM- The Second Holy Door will be opened at the Blessed Vasyl Velychkovski Shrine at St. Joseph s Church (250 Jefferson Ave.) at the morning Divine Liturgy. Please contact the Redemptorist Fathers for more information on this event 204.339.4512 Watch for more information about possible additional, temporary, Holy Doors in other areas of the Archeparchy. Jubilee Year of Mercy Part Two: The Purpose Part 2 of 3, a simplified initial explanation The primary reason for making the pilgrimage to a Church or Shrine is, of course, for the renewal of our faith and to seek God s holiness in our lives. This Jubilee, Pope Francis wants us to have a true encounter with the mercy of God. He also wants our faith to be strengthened so that our witness to our Catholic Faith would be all the more effective.
Jubilee Year of Mercy Part Two cont d... So this Jubilee Year will be all about MERCY and all about forgiveness, grace and a new beginning in life. We know that when we approach the amazing Mystery of Repentance (i.e. Confession) in humility and sincerity, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ forgives us all and every sin we may have committed because we come asking for His forgiveness. After the Priest speaks the words of absolution we go forth in joy as we marvel at the boundless mercy of our Lord. However, we are invariably bound to perform some penance given to us by the Priest and perhaps even some in addition that we, in the depth of our souls, feel motivated to perform on our own. We are forgiven, but that which we damaged or broke by our sin needs to be repaired and made right. That is why we do penance to make restitution for the destruction and wound caused by our offences. The guilt of sin has been forgiven, but a temporal punishment remains and by much penance or the next. However, occasionally a special grace granted by the church (such as during a Holy Year), that fair punishment may be remitted through an indulgence that we may gain with a minimum of effort. (It is sort of like a royal pardon of mercy issued to a criminal who is truly guilty, and forgiven by his victims, but is still serving his due sentence of prison or paying off a debt according to justice.) Since we are still very much connected with the Saints in heaven and those who have died and must yet pay that just debt before entering into the heavenly presence of God, the Church also extends this Indulgence to our deceased loved one. This would mean that by our prayers and actions we may help those who are not able to pray for themselves. We may interceded for them and obtain for them the full Jubilee indulgence by performing the pilgrimage for them and by fulfilling the conditions for them. [NB We may do so often and for many different deceased souls, but only once daily.] This possibility of obtaining this indulgence for others is only extended to the souls of purgatory as those still journeying through this earthly life must and can obtain such a special grace for themselves. (We still can and should, nonetheless, keep them in our prayer which also helps much!~thank you to the chancellor@ archeparchy.ca for this simple explanation. For more details visit www.im.va Parish information & contacts... Sacraments Baptism & Chrismation - for infants and adults; by arrangement in advance with the Pastor. For infants- the parents of the child to be baptized must personally meet with the Pastor on Sunday after one of the Divine Liturgies prior to making arrangements with the Parish Office. Holy Matrimony (Marriage) - please make an appointment with the Pastor at least six months in advance. All couples are required to attend the Marriage Preparation Program held usually during the Lenten season and are expected to be active members of the church community. Anointing of the Sick - for healing and recovery, in all cases of surgery and grave illness (spiritual or physical), please call the Parish Office at 204.582.6695. For emergencies outside of Parish Office Hours, please press 3 when prompted by the phone message. parish contact info Pastoral Council Chair: Peter Muzyka 204.334.6677 pmuzyka@mymts.net Ukrainian Catholic Women s League (UCWLC) President: Marlene Skrinski 204.632.0484 pmskrinski@shaw.ca St. Nicholas Men s Club President: Willie Korchynski dwwillie@mymts.net Apostleship of Prayer Leader: Sophie Manulak 204.633.8783 Knights of Columbus- Fr. Filipow Council Grand Knight: George Ehr 204.955.8480 gpehr@me.com Choir (Ukrainian) President: Helen Goshlak 204.582.6298 Adult Bible Study & Sacramental Prep Facilitator: Fr. Thomas Kobak, OSBM kobak_77@yahoo.ca Adult Faith Program Facilitator: Fr. Zachary Shwaluk, OSBM zachary@osbm.ca Perogy Crew Theresa Antoniuk 204.586.7985