Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church Love One Another I give you a new commandment, said Jesus, love one another... He showed the newness of His command and how the love He e n jo in e d su rp a s s e d t h e o ld conception of mutual love by going on immediately to add; Love one another as I have loved you. To understand the full force of these words, we have to consider how Christ loved us. Then it will be easy to see what is new and different in the commandment we are now given. Do you not see what is new in Christ s love for us? The law commanded people to love their brothers and sisters as they loved themselves, but our Lord Jesus Christ loved us more than Himself. He who was one in nature with God the Father and His equal would not have descended tom our lowly estate, nor endured in His flesh such a bitter death for us, nor submitted to the decision, and all the other sufferings that could not possibly be enumerated. Nor, being rich, would He have become poor, had He not loved us far more than Himself. it was indeed something new for love Українська Католицька Церква Пресвятої Родини Слава Ісусу Христу! - Glory to Jesus Christ! Слава на віки! - Glory forever! to go as far as that. Christ commands us to love as He did, putting neither reputation, nor wealth, nor anything whatever befor love of our brothers and sisters. If need be we must even be prepared to face death for our neighbour s salvation as did our Saviour s blessed disciples and those who followed in their footsteps. To them the salvation of others mattered more tha their own lives, and they were ready to do anything or to suffer anything to save souls that were perishing. The Saviour urged us to practice this love that transcends the law as the foundation of true devotion to God. He knew that only in this way could we become pleasing in God s eyes, and that it was by seeking the beauty of the love implanted in us by Himself that we should attain to the highest blessings. St Cyril of Alexandria Church Bulletin - Церковний Бюлетень SUNDAY OF THE HOLY FATHERS 8 Травня Мау 8, 2016 1001 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3M 1Y3, ph 204-453-4653, fax 204-452-2332 holyfamilychurch.wordpress.com Parish Office Hours, Tue - Fri : 9:30 to 4 pm Pastor - Fr Darren Kawiuk: 204-453-4653 kdarrenw94@gmail.com Office Manager - Joe Kulyk: 204-453-4653 holyfamilyparishoffice@gmail.com Liturgical Sunday Schedule: 9:00 am (English) 11:00 am (Ukrainian) Weekdays Tue - Fri 8:00 am Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Sunday s during Liturgy & by appointment Sacrament of Baptism & Chrismation by appointment with the Pastor Sacrament of Holy Matrimony (Marriage) by appointment with the Pastor - 9 months in advance Funerals - by appointment with the Pastor Parish Auditorium - 204-452-2332 Parish Pastoral Council Jim Antonick, Chairperson - 204-489-8482 K of C - Zenon Scraba, GK - 204-797-4862 UCWLC - Pat Antonick, President- 204-489-8482 Club 55+ Stella Hyska, President - 204-489-6425 Catechism - Martin Pasieczka, 204-453-4965 Queen of Peace Prayer Group Leonard Terrick, Facilitator - 204-269-4696 З Днем Матері! Wishing all mothers in our Parish a blessed Mothers Day. God bless you as you go about daily balancing work, home and caring for your families as well. May all of you enjoy health, love, peace and joy. We honour too, our Blessed Mother Mary, who showed us the way and continues to intercede for us every day. Loving Heavenly Father, As a mother gives lifr and nourishment to her children, so You, God, watch over us, Your Church. Bless all women that they may be strengthened as Christian women and mothers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honour them alwaws with a spirit of profound respectr. Grant this prayer through Christ our Lord. ~ Fr Darren НА МНОГАЯ ЛІТА! Д
9:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY LAST SUNDAY S COLLECTION May 1, 2016 Sunday Envelopes (59) $1,305 Visitors $5 Candle Offering $38.25 Church Maintenance $255 Perogy Sales / Supper $5,116 May Pre-authorized Debit (30) $3,160 Queen of Peace $80 Щиро Вам дякуємо! Thank you for your Generosity!. We want to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and donations for Tyler's back surgery. It was a huge success and we are so blessed to have been able to go to Germany. We are having a liturgy said for all of you as a special thank you! With heartfelt gratitude and love, Coral, Tyler & Dallas May 8 May 15 Rosary Linda Marak Marianne Derkach Greeters Brian and Vicky Adams Pat and Eugene Statkewich Epistle Calla Komarnicki Martin Pasieczka Ushers Ed Belinsky Kevin Komarnicki Zenon Scraba Zenon Romaniuk Eucharist Eugene Statkewich Sacristan Leonard Terrick Peter Tataryn Eugene Statkewich 11:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY May 1 May 15 Greeters Ushers Wally Komonko Wally Komonko Epistle Eucharist Myron Musick Myron Musick Sacristan Peter Tkach Peter Tkach Planning a Wedding in 2016? Engaged couples, should contact Fr. Darren as soon as possible regarding their proposed wedding and upcoming marriage classes Parish Cemetery Service Schedule Saturday, May 14 - All Soul Saturday Parastas Service at Holy Family Parish at 9:00 am followed by the blessing of graves: Thompson In the Park at 10:00 am Chapel Lawn Assumption Cemetery at 11:30 am Sunday, May 15th - Pentecost Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery at 3:00 pm Green Acres Cemetery 3:30 pm But in this world the Lord works with human hands. Pope Francis, who for two years has repeatedly spoken about the injustices in Ukraine calling for peace, dialogue, and respect for international law, summons us to concrete solidarity. To this end, the Holy Father has asked us to conduct a special humanitarian collection for Ukraine on 24 April in all Catholic churches in Europe encouraging all Catholics and people of good will to donate generously. For Pope Francis this gesture of charity, alleviates material suffering and manifests moral solidarity of the entire Catholic Church in Europe with the people of Ukraine. Three things are most needed: to pray for peace and justice in Ukraine, to stay informed regarding the true situation in this ancient European land, and to show your solidarity. See the suffering of others. Open your hearts! Become the hands of the Lord! St. Paul speaks to us: Now as you excel in everything -- in faith, in utterance, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in your love for us -- see that you excel in this gracious work as well (2 Cor 8:7). +Borys Gudziak, Eparch in Paris for France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg, and Switzerland Head of the Department of External Church Relations of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church May Devotions - The month of May is devoted to our heavenly Mother Mary. A Moleben service will be offered on Fridays, in May, 7:00 pm. Join us in honouring her, who God first honoured, by choosing her to be the Mother of His Son. Please Note: Friday Moleben service will be offered on Wednesday, May 11th at 5:30 pm ПРОСИМО МОЛИТВУ ЗА ЗДОРОВЯ - Please remember in your prayers those people of our parish who are in the hospitals, care homes and those who are shut-ins. Remember, if you would like a hospital visit please call the parish office and let us know.
conduct humanitarian activity. We can only guess what they are actually experiencing. These numbers are not mere statistics. Behind each figure is the tragedy of a person or an entire family. Ukraine is emerging from a legacy of foreign totalitarian rule. During the horrific twentieth century Ukrainian Churches were outlawed, peasants killed by artificial famines, and the political, cultural, and social life of the people was devastated by genocidal and colonial policies. The country was a main theater for world wars waged by foreign powers. As a result up to 15 million people were killed. To heal such historical trauma is extremely difficult. Terrorized for three generations, Ukrainians had fear in their DNA. Corrupt post-soviet governments manipulated a fearful population. The pilgrimage from fear to dignity God-given dignity is a long, winding one. Step by step, Ukrainians have moved forward making great sacrifices for the values at the foundation of European civilization. During the Revolution of Dignity (2013-14) millions of citizens and all of the country s Churches and religions, Orthodox, Greek and Roman Catholic, Protestants, Jews and Muslims, were together, peacefully defending the dignity of the human being, democracy, and Ukraine s association with Europe. In a futile attempt to stop history an authoritarian regime killed a hundred peaceful protesters on the Maidan, Kyiv s main square. The disgraced president fled the country. Solidarity prevailed. For this the citizens of Ukraine have been violently punished: Crimea was annexed and a hybrid war was instigated in the east of Ukraine, consisting of military action, massive international propaganda and disinformation, crippling of the economy, destruction of the industrial infrastructure, and political destabilization not only of Ukraine. This destabilization campaign is aimed at a united Europe as well. And yet the spirit, the hope, and the faith of the ordinary people remain strong. As the Apostle Paul wrote, We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thes 1:2 3). Despite their suffering, Ukrainians believe that God has not forsaken them. Indeed, He has not forgotten them. Divine Liturgy Schedule Порядок Богослужінь Day Date Time Intention Sun May 8 9:00 am 11:00 am For intentions of all our parishioners God's blessing and health for Yaroslava by Dziadek family Tue May 10 8:00 am Walter Munick by Barbara and Fred Larkins Wed May 11 8:00 am Blessing for Coral, Tyler, Dallas and Steven by Paulette and Leonard Terrick Thu May 12 8:00 am Deceased members of Luba and Sickel families by Lawrence and Sylvia Luba Fri May 13 8:00 am Alex Stoski by Casper and Violet Stoski Sun May 15 9:00 am 11:00 am Mary Bateman (40 days) by Maureen Lisi For intentions of all our parishioners Tue May 17 8:00 am Walter Munick by Helen Fustey Wed May 18 8:00 am May 8-14 In Thanksgiving to God for Ned and Yvonne Derrkach Vigil Lamps ICON OF MARY ICON OF JESUS God s blessing for Lisa s health by Obirek family Pray for the people of Ft McMurray and the support service providers Leading a Pastoral Council - Help each other be right -- not wrong. Look for ways to make new ideas work - not reasons the won't. If in doubt, check it out! Don't make negative assumptions. Help each other win and take pride in everyone's victories! Speak positively about each other and about your organization at every opportunity. Maintain a positive mental attitude, no matter what the circumstances. Act with initiative and courage as if it all depends on you. Do everything with enthusiasm - it's contagious! Whatever you want, give it away. Don't lose faith - never give up! When things go wrong - laugh and learn! Have Fun 2016-2017 Parish Pastoral Council Executive President Fr Darren Kawiuk Chairperson Jim Antonick Vice Chairperson Glen Jensen Past Chairperson Zenon Scraba Treasurer John Nicholson Secretary Vera Kostyshen Maintenance Zenon Scraba Members-at-Large Ed Belinsky Lawrence Maksymetz Martin Pasieczka Merna Furkalo Myron Musick Please Note: Committee members to be appointed at the first Pastoral Council Meeting on May 10th at 7:30 pm
Calendar of Events 2016 www.archeparchy.ca May 8 - Mother s Day, Remember your mom in Divine Liturgy, living and deceased May 10 - Club 55+ Meeting, Tuesday, 1:00 pm May 10 - Newly elected Parish Pastoral Council Meeting: Tuesday, 6:30 pm Executive, 7:30 pm General, Parish auditorium May 11 - Ladies Night Out, Knights of Columbus Council #8499, Parish auditorium, Tuesday Moleben 5:30 pm; Supper 6:30 pm, Tickets contact Brian Adams 204-453 7514. May 14 - All Souls Saturday, 9:00 am Parastas followed by the blessing of graves: Thompson in the Park at 10:00 am and Chapel Lawn Assumption Cemetery at 11:30 am May 14 - Pentecost Sunday - blessing of graves: Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery at 3:00 pm and Green Acres Cemetery at 3:30 pm May 19 - Canon Luhovy Assembly #0374,Charity Fundraising Dinner & Draw, St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church 35 Marcie Str. Beneficiary Holy Family Home "Chapel Project", For Tickets/information call Robert Erstelle at 204-339-3837 May 25 - Knights of Columbus Executive Meeting, Wednesday, 7:45 pm, Parish May 26 - Feast of the Holy Eucharist, Thursday, 7:00 pm Divine Liturgy May 29 - First Holy Solemn Communion, Sunday, 9:00 am May 29 - UCWLC Tag Day, Sunday, after 9:00 am Divine Liturgy. May 29 - Walk for Mary, Sunday, 1:30 pm, Holy Eucharist Parish Centre, pledge forms are in the narthex, for more information ph 204-669-3666 or 204-294-2276, email: zenova@mymts.net May 29 - Selo Ukrainian Dancers. Celebrating 30 years, at Club Regent Event Centre, 4:30 pm, 30th Anniversary reception to follow, Tickets: $20 per ticket, contact 204-444-4768 June 2-17 - S.E.R.V.E (Summer Endeavour in a Redemptorist Volunteer Experience) at The Welcome Home in Winnipeg, MB. For more information or to request an application contact Michelle at rymcssr@gmail.com or call/text 204-799-1060 Jun 12 - ABVM Annual Service, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church on Lot 1282 Red River Drive in St. Norbert is holding their annual liturgy and cemetery service at 2:00pm. A light lunch will follow at the Howden Hall June 26, Holy Family Parish Praznyk, Sunday, following 10:00 am Divine Liturgy Do not give up when you still have something to give. With this letter I am asking that collections be taken throughout Archeparchy parishes during the month of May in response to Pope Francis appeal for aid to Ukraine. Parishes are asked to provide income tax receipts to donors, and to send the collected amounts to the Ottawa offices of the papal agency CNEWA (The Catholic Near East Welfare Association), which has been working together with Caritas Ukraine in recent years. Please use Papal Collection Envelopes. Be sure to include your parish envelope number and cheques should be made to Holy Family Parish and marked PAPAL COLLECTION FOR UKRAINE.. This papal initiative provides us with a good opportunity to put into practice works of mercy called for during this Holy Year of Mercy. Sincerely in the Merciful Lord, Most Rev. Lawrence Huculak OSBM, Metropolitan Pope Francis calls for our generocity for victims of war in Ukraine Two weeks ago, on the Sunday of Divine Mercy, at the heart of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis summoned all Catholics in Europe to recognize and respond to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, where millions of Europeans endure a undeclared hybrid war dragging on for two years. The war has claimed almost 10,000 lives. Tens of thousands are injured, hundreds of thousands traumatized. Despite an official ceasefire agreement signed in Minsk, the war continues. The number of casualties and refugees has only increased. Take Bishop Borys Gudziak a moment to think about it: after two years of war, there are 1.7 million internally displaced people and a million refugees in neighboring countries. Half a million do not have basic food and hundreds of thousands do not have access to safe drinking water. Nearly two million remain in areas where Ukrainian and international agencies cannot freely
Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg Україньска Католицька Архиєпархія Вінніпеґу Prot H/26/2016 24 April 2016 To the Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Archeparchy of Winnipeg! Dearly beloved in Christ - Christ is Among Us! Re Papal Collection for Ukraine On Saturday, 5 March 2016, His Beatitude +Sviatoslav and members of the Permanent Synod of the Ukrainian Catholic Church met with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican. The principal topic of this meeting was the horrific situation in Ukraine that has occurred during the two years of war. The death toll continues to rise, and the number of internally displaced citizens numbers in the millions. These families have had to flee their homes and cities in the Donbas region of Eastern Ukraine, leaving everything behind them, taking refuge in other areas of the country. This of course is placing tremendous stress on the rest of the country whose citizens have opened their homes and communities to try and accommodate their fellow countrymen. It is difficult to imagine the trauma that these people continue to suffer, witnessing the killings, bombings and destruction of their homes. His Holiness promised His Beatitude and the members of the Permanent Synod that he would not only keep our sisters and brothers in Ukraine in his prayers but would encourage the faithful to come to their aid. To this end, His Holiness announced a special collection be taken up in all Catholic Churches in Europe in April to assist in the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Attached you will find a letter from His Beatitude to Ukrainian Catholics in North and South America asking us to join this papal collection. Also attached is a letter from Bishop Borys Gudziak, a member of the Permanent Synod and Ukrainian Catholic Bishop for France, and also head of the Synod s department of External Affairs. You will see how he elaborates more on this situation. Late Night With The Bishops Monday, May 9, 8:30 pm following Divine Liturgy Holy Eucharist Parish Centre Topic Life is For Everyone and the Catholic response to Physician Assisted Death Intercouncil Council Charities Draw Winners 2015-2016 Vehicle: P Leclaire $10,000: V Fischer $5,000: P Koricki $3,000: C Dueck $2,000: D Charriere Holy Family Council appreciated the time and effort of the Knights who volunteered to man our booth at the mall and those that sold tickets to our parishioners and to friends. A job well done! `Zenon Scraba, Grand Knight Open your arms to change but, don t let go of your values. ~Dalai Lama Coffee Break NYD This Event is for Holy Family Member Knights Ladies Only Attention Brother Knights Get your tickets for Ladies Night from Brian Adams today. You can expect red carpet treatment, nice dinner and an awesome fun filled evening. Please come and support this event for our Ladies. May 11th isn t that far away! Yours in Christ Zenon Scraba, Grand Knight
What is the meaning of Vichnaya Pamyat? Eternal Memory - Vichnaya Pamyat, memory eternal, is the short prayer that closes our memorial services, which call for laying to rest or remembering the deceased of our community. People may think that this prayer refers only to memory in this world, but the eternal memory is indeed eternal, for what gain would - 4 - there be if one s name were remembered until the end of time but forgotten in heaven? Thus, it is correct to believe that in prayer we are commending those who have fallen asleep to eternal life in the Kingdom of God. That is the real meaning of Eternal Memory - Vichnaya Pamyat. The Bible tells us how the names of the righteous will be inscribed in the Book of Life, while the names of the unrighteous will be forgotten. In the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, found in the Gospel of Luke, we see that the Lord pronounces the name of Lazarus, who enters the Kingdom of Heaven, but that the name of the rich man, prohibited from entering Heaven, is omitted. Thus we see that the Church teaches and practices the eternal remembrance of our deceased faithful. We might bear in mind that countless numbers of people have passed through this life without noise or notice, but have received an eternal name in Heaven where neither death nor change exist. We are advised to bear this understanding in mind whenever we sing or hear this short but meaningful prayer. A big thank-you goes out to all our dedicated perogy fundraiser volunteers. We had a very successful year and through your efforts have raised an average of $30,000.00 towards the upkeep of our parish. This would not be possible without the help of so many of our committed parish members. The proceeds from the sale of perogies and from the perogy supper on April 29 was $5,110.00. Our average monthly expenses range from $700 to $800. This includes cost of supplies for the perogies and the cost of food that we provide for coffee breaks and lunch for our volunteers. Included also in this expense are kitchen supplies. This is a huge benefit for our parish and we could not accomplish this without your help. We wish our volunteers a restful and healthy summer and we look forward to your continued help when we resume our perogy fundraiser in September. Many thanks and blessings to all! ~Vicky Adams THE SUNDAY OF THE HOLY FATHERS OF THE FIRST NICENE COUNCIL Three times a year we remember particularly the Holy Fathers who took part in the seven great Ecumenical Councils, which defined the teachings of our faith and regulated much of our Church practice. The Church is patristic, based securely on the teachings of the Holy Fathers, who in turn are based on what the Lord Jesus Christ revealed, what the Apostles proclaimed, and what the Church has received. By holding fast to the teachings of the seven great Ecumenical Councils, we maintain the True Faith in the One True God, the True Faith in Jesus Christ. Today we honour the Holy Fathers of the First Council of Nicea. This Council took place in 325 A.D. The Council defined and proclaimed the Church s teaching that Jesus Christ is fully and absolutely True God and True Man. The Council of Nicea also canonized about two-thirds of the Creed, which today we call the Nicene Creed, in honor of that Council. The First Council of Constantinople approved the rest. This Sunday recalls the victory of the true faith over its enemies and affirms the importance of the First Ecumenical Council, held in Nicaea in 325 A.D. The first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, convened the Council. The liturgy lauds the wisdom of the Fathers who proclaimed that You, O Lord, Son of God, are equal to the Father on the throne and to the Spirit also. One stichera of vespers gives a short resume of the council: The foolish Arius divided the headship of the Most Holy Trinity into three dissimilar and alien substances. Wherefore, the God-mantled Fathers, having like Elias the Thesbite come together with energy and burning with zeal, did cut off with the sword of the Spirit him who is marked with shame because of his blasphemous teaching, they being inspired by the Spirit. March for Life Thursday, May 12, 2016 10:30 am - Service at St Mary s Cathedral 11:30 Gathering for the March at Legislative Building followed by speakers and closing remarks Monday, May 9th join the Gospel of Life at Holy Eucharist Parish, 505 Watt St at 6:30 pm Sposored by: K of C, Catholic Women s League, Ukrain ian Catholic Women s League, Campaign Life Coalition and Life s Vision