SAINT BASIL THE GREAT СВ. ВАСИЛІЯ ВЕЛИКОГО Ukrainian Catholic Parish Парафія УГКЦ Dear parishioners, 202 HARCOURT STREET, WINNIPEG, MB R3J 3H3 Parish Office: 204-837-4180 Parish Hall: 204-889-9057 Parish Office Email Address: parish@saintbasilwpg.ca Rev. Fr. Ihor Shved о. Ігор Швед Phones: Cell: 431-996-2343 Home; 204-889-2083 Email Address Stbasilpriest@gmail.com WELCOME to Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Metropolitan Archbishop Lawrence Huculak, O.S.B.M. on the Palm Sunday at 11 AM We are very close to Easter the Great Feast of Joy, Victory and Life, but first we have to go through the Holy Week time when we commemorate Jesus s death, His descending into Hades and a triumph of His glorious Resurrection. The services of the Holy Week SUNDAY LITURGY 10:00 a.m. (Rosary at 9:30 am) OFFICE HOURS (MON-WED-FRI) 10:00 am 1:00 pm CONFESSIONS Before Divine Liturgies BAPTISIMS By appointment FUNERALS By arrangement MARRIAGES By appointment at least six months in advance WEBSITE: www.saintbasilwpg.ca PARISH OFFICE EMAIL ADDRESS: parish@saintbasilwpg.ca BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS: bulletin@saintbasilwpg.ca will help us to go through this special time of preparation in order to meet the Risen Christ. So, please, find time to come and pray together as a community and spend privately some time in silence in the church. We will have again this month a Prayer Vigil for the parish on Good Friday (March 30) after Plaschanitsa (Holy Shroud) has been laid in the Tomb till Saturday (March 31) 12 noon. I would like to thank all those people who came two previous months to be in the presence of God, listening Him and praying for the future of the parish and also I would like to invite new people to join. A sign-up sheet will be at the back of the church. Pick the time that best suits you to spend an hour with Jesus in the Holy Shroud. Bring your family and friends. Have blessed time of preparation for Easter for your soul and body! Fr. Ihor Shved 1
DIVINE LITURGY REQUESTS Time Feast or Intention, requested by 18 th Mar. Sunday 10:00 AM 12:00 AM All parishioners Divine Liturgy in Ukrainian 19 th Mar. Monday 10:00 AM Nellie Fediuk offered by a prayer partner 20 th Mar. Tuesday 10:00 AM + Rose Swidinsky offered by John and Leona Solomon 21 th Mar. Wed. 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross 22 th Mar. Thursday 10:00 AM + Rose Swidinsky offered by Adeline Shymanski 23 th Mar. Friday 10:00 AM Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts and Parastas (Sorokousty) 24 th Mar. Saturday 9:15 AM +Rose Swidinsky offered by Roxy Melnyk 25 th Mar. Sunday 11:00 AM All parishioners NOTE: All the 10:00 am Divine 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 SPRING TEA NOTICE Our annual Spring Tea will be held SUNDAY MARCH 25TH 1:00PM TO 3:00PM If you are able, please bring 3 bakings to the hall on Saturday March 24th between 10:00am and 3:00pm. 2 bakings for the bake sale; 1 baking for the tea tables We will be needing extra help at the following dates and time: FRIDAY & SATURDAY MARCH 23 & 24Th SETTING TABLES, PRICING BAKE SALE BAKINGS, PREPARING FILLINGS FOR SANDWICHES, MAKING SANDWICHES, CUTTING UP BAKINGS FOR TABLES. ETC. DECORATING. Any help by everyone will be greatly appreciated by the ladies. THANK YOU & GOD BLESS ALL U.C.W.L.C. Saint Basil s Travelling Icon of the Blessed Mother of Pochaiv She will reside in the home of the following Parishioners March 18 th - 25 th Stephanie Mandzie St. Basil Knights of Columbus Spring Fling Old Time Dance Saturday, April 14, 2018 St. Basil s Auditorium 202 Harcourt Street Winnipeg, MB Cocktails: 7:00 p.m. Tickets $17,50 each Dance: 8:00 p.m. Lunch Music by The Female Beat 2
MNOHAYA LITA - GOD S BLESSINGS FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF LOVE & HAPPINESS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY To anyone that is not registered with the Parish God s Blessings for your Happiest Birthday March 17 th Joshua Robins March 21 st - Nellie Ann Fediuk, Sam Kaban March 24 th - Jordyn Szwaluk, Alex Zimrose, Maya Robins SANCTUARY LIGHT Sanctuary Light burns eternally to indicate the presence of the Holy Eucharist in the tabernacle. This WEEK March 18 th 24 th INTENTION + Dmytro & Catherini Mandzie OFFERED by Mandzie family EPISTLE READERS Mar. 18 th - Megan Morant Mar 25 th Ed Yaskiw April 1 Martin Nechwediuk April 8 Caelan Gurdibanuik KNIGHTS OF COLOMBUS Peeling of potatoes will occur on Monday March 19, 2018 starting at 1:00 pm till complete. The next perogy supper is planned for Friday March 23 @ 4:00 a bit early as Good Friday is on the last Friday of March. All from our parish and their friends are invited to come and enjoy a supper and an opportunity to visit. We have coffee house planned for March 18. Submitted by Grand Knight Andrew Labay USHERS & GREETERS Mar 18 th - Harry & Nellie Fediuk Mar 25 th - Harry Fediuk, Eugene Tokaryk April 1 Tony Sklar, Nick Labay April 8 Tony Sklar, Nick Labay Tatsa counters: Parishioners willing to help count/process the Sunday envelopes, please contact Linda Labay 204-832-6905. Tacza counters for March are Andy & Linda Labay and Phyllis Fedorchuk DONATIONS God bless you for supporting your parish Sunday collection for March 11 th, 2018 3
18th March, 2018 Youth Retreat The Ukrainian Catholic Redemptorist's are hosting a High School (Ages 13-18) Good Friday retreat this year! The retreat is being held at St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church. It is from 3pm-12am on Good Friday, March 30. The theme is Awake O Sleeper, a look into how we often can fall asleep in our faith and what we can do to revive ourselves again. There will be 3 sessions all on different aspects of Jesus' Good Friday journey and how they can apply deeply with our seemingly simple mundane lives. There will also be time for meditation, personal growth, group activities, music, and a Good Friday supper. The group will also attend Jerusalem Matins at St. Joseph's at 7pm. Rides home will also be offered to those who are in need of one. St. Basil s will continue to collect warm winter wear for Winnipeggers in need until the end of March. After that, we will collect clothing in general, with the emphasis on men s clothing and footwear. Give with your heart, and let s fill the donation box at the back of the church. Many thanks. 4
Catechism News Saturday, March 17 th is a busy day for our youth. Gwen Dankewich will host a Pysanka Workshop downstairs, starting at noon. The workshop is open to all parishioners. Lunch will be provided to the catechism students who are staying for the workshop. Anyone with energy to burn can then travel to the Youth Winter Games Mini- Olympics at IHMS - registration 2:30, games and snacks 3:00-5:30. Our parish is hosting this event. Saturday, March 24 th no classes Thursday, March 29 th - The Last Supper at 6:30 pm (please arrive at 6:00 to prepare). The catechism teachers will lead students, their families, and all interested parishioners in a youth-oriented representation of this sacred event. Costumes will be on hand, with stage, props and script. Absolutely everyone is welcome! Friday, March 30 th Families are reminded to attend the Good Friday service. Saturday, March 31 st no classes Saturday, April 7 th - classes will resume There are only 5 classes left until we celebrate the Grade 2 Solemn Holy Communion and Grade 8 Graduation. Please make every effort to attend each week, as the teachers have a lot to pack Ukrainian Park Camp 2018 - A Camper s Guide to the Galaxy Why go to camp? Camp is an opportunity for children to grow and develop. Camp keeps everyone busy and active during the hot (and sometimes rainy) summer days. Campers make new friends, try new activities, and spend endless hours unplugged outside. The number one reason campers come back year after year? It s just plain fun! Join us on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, north of Gimli. Camper registration is due by May 31 st. July 1-8: grades 6-10 (as of June 30 th ) $280. July 8-15: grades K-5 (as of June 30 th ) $280. Financial assistance for camp registration is available. Please speak to someone on Parish Council for more information. We Need YOU! Volunteer Camp Counselors (honourarium), are needed July 1-15 with additional training dates. Applications are due by April 30 th. Are you in grade 9-12? Counselors-In- Training (CIT s) are needed July 8-15. Applications are due by June 8 th. For all application/registration forms, please visit www.archeparchy.ca (under Ministries) or see our parish bulletin board. 5
FIFTH SUNDAY OF GREAT FAST St. Mark tells us of the disciples walking on the road to Jerusalem with Jesus walking in the lead. He tells us that their mood was one of wonderment, while that of those who followed was fear (Mk 10:32). Then we hear of two disciples vying to sit, one at the right and other on the left, when Jesus comes into His glory. This caused some anger among the other disciples. Jesus calms them by instructing them, You know how among the Gentiles those who seem to exercise authority lord it over them; their great ones make their importance felt. It cannot be like that with you. Anyone among you who aspires to greatness must serve the rest; whoever wants to rank first among you must serve the needs of all (Mk 10:44). Fear, mutual distrust, envy, and pride rob you and me of the special gift of walking with Jesus with wonderment. We can be blinded to the needs and sufferings of others around us. We can forget the importance of being of service to others. Great Fast invites you and me to walk alongside Jesus Christ with wonderment as to where He will lead us. We are reminded, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve (Mk 10:45). Saint Teresa of Calcutta saw the face of Jesus in every person she ministered to, especially the sick and the dying. Through her inspiration, may we also cherish and search for opportunities to see Jesus Christ in the faces of those we serve! Metropolitan Stefan Soroka Holy Week Schedule Time Feast or Intention, requested by 25 th Mar. Sunday 11:00 AM 1:00-3:00 PM Divine Liturgy for all parishioners Annual Spring Tea 26 th Mar. Monday 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy 27 th Mar. Tuesday 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy 28 th Mar. Wed. 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts followed by Stations of the Cross 29 th Mar. Thursday 7:00 PM Matins with 12 Gospels 30 th Mar. Friday 11:00 AM 12:00-7:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Good Friday Vespers and laying Plaschanitsa Prayer Vigil near Plaschanitsa (sign ahead) Matins of the Passion of Jesus Prayer Vigil near Plaschanitsa 31 st Mar. Saturday 11:30 AM 1:00PM; 3:00PM; 5.00 PM; 1 st Mar. Sunday 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Vespers with the Divine Liturgy Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets Resurrection Matins Divine Liturgy for all parishioners 6