December 6: St. Nicholas of Myra Archbishop of Myra, Wonderworker St. Nicholas stands out in the Church as a "model of faith and an example of virtue." Nicholas was Archbishop of Myra in Lycia in the fourth century. He is called the Wonder-worker. His greatness lies neither in theological works nor in writing. He is a personification of a shepherd, a defender, and an intercessor. For us, Nicholas is a man of faith. He shows us what humility is and teaches us the values of oderation and poverty. All generations have acknowledged him as a holy bishop. St. Nicholas, called "of Bari", was bishop of Myra in the fourth century. The great veneration with which this saint has been honoured for many ages and the number of altars and churches which have been erywhere dedicated in his memory are testimonials to his holiness and of the glory which he enjoys with God. He is said to have been born at Patara in Lycia, a province of Asia Minor. Myra, the capital, not far from the sea, was an episcopal see, and this church falling vacant, the holy Nicholas was chosen bishop, and in that station became famous by his extraordinary piety and zeal and many astonishing miracles. The Greek histories of his life agree that he suffered imprisonment of the faith and made a glorious confession in the latter part of the persecution raised by Dioletian, and that he was present at the Council ofnicaea and there condemned Arianism. He died at Myra, and was buried in in his cathedral. The Icon of St. Nicholas brings him into our life. He is shown with his right hand raised in blessing and his left hand clasping a scroll. As bishop, he blesses his people in the name of Christ and brings the Word of Truth to them. The Icon encloses the image of Christ holding the Gospel Book on one side of the Saint, and the Mother of God holding the Bishop's omophorion on the other side. This is an obvious reference to his choice as Bishop of Myra. It is common for events from the lives of the Saints to be shown in their icons. In a vision prior to his election as Bishop, Nicholas beheld Christ handing him the Book of Gospels, and the Mother of God placing the omophorion on his shoulders. The celebration of the Feast of St. Nicholas, on December 6, is a holiday celebrated with much joy in Ukraine, where it is a traditional custom to visit and distribute gifts. Many Ukrainian communities continue this old tradition, which helps Ukrainian children remember that before Santa Claus there was a holy man called Nicholas.' Named the patron saint of children, Nicholas was the son of a wealthy bishop and shared his fortune with the poor. He was said to have secretly left bags of gold in the night for those who could not afford doweries for their daughters. Legend says that maidens need only pray to the patron saint and they will have good husbands in the future. With St. Nicholas we stand in faith and worship, seeing him as a model for our Christian lives and a model for Christian leadership. We ask him to pray to Christ for us. Parish Office - ПАРАФІЯЛЬНА КАНЦЕЛЯРІЯ 1001 Grant Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 1Y3 Tel: (204) 453-4653 Fax: (204) 475-0928 Website: www.holyfamilychurch.wordpress.com Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Parish Українська Католицька Церква Пресвятої Родини Office Hours Tue-Fri, 9:30 am-400 pm Від вівтірка до п ятниці - 9:30 рано до 4:00 пополудн Clergy and Staff - Духовенство й Працівники Fr. Darren Kawiuk, Parish Priest - 204-453-4653 dkawiuk@yahoo.ca Joe Kulyk, Office Manager - 204-453-4653 holyfamilyparishoffice@gmail.com Eucharist - Божественна Літургія Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:00 am-english - по-англійськи 11:00 am-ukrainian - по-українськи Weekday Divine Liturgy - Будні - Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 am Repentance (Confession) - Сповідь Sundays during Liturgy & by appointment Baptisms - Хрещення Notify the Parish Office at least a month before the baby is expected or shortly afterwards. There is a special information class which parent s must attend before the Sacrament of Baptism & Confirmation can be celebrated. Weddings - Вінчання Contact the pastor 9-12 months in advance Parish Hall - Храмовий Зал - 204-452-2332 Parish Pastoral Council Calla Komarnicki, Chairperson - 204-489-6189 Knights of Columbus Zenon Scraba, Grand Knight - 204-797-4862 UCWLC, Vicky Adams, President - 204-453-7514 Leona Shewchuk, Assistant - 204-257-4315 Club 55+, Stella Hyska, President - 204-489-6425 Queen of Peace Prayer Group Leonard Terrick, Coordinator - 204-269-4696 Decorating/Altar Guild Elizabeth Weselowski - 204-477-0030 Catechism Program Martin Pasieczka, Coordinator - 204-453-4965 Glory to Jesus Christ! Слава Ісусу Христу! Glory Forever! Слава На Віки! CHURCH BULLETIN Церковний Бюлетень 25th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 30-го Листопад November 30, 2014 St Andrew The New Testament states that St Andrew was the brother of Simon peter, by which it is inferred that he was likewise a so of Johah, or John (Matthew 16:17; John 1:42) He was born in Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee (John 1:44). Both he and his brother Peter were fishermen by trade, and so the tradition that Jesus called them to be disciples by saying that He will make them fishers of men. The Gospel of John states tha Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist, whose testimony first led him and John the Evangelist to follow Jesus (John 1:35-40). Andrew at once recognized Jesus as the Messiah, and hastened to introduce Him to his brother (John 1:41). Subsequently, the two brothers were disciples of Christ, and they left all things to follow Jesus. In the gospels Andrew is referred to as being present on some important occasions as one of the disciples more closely attached to Jesus. Eusebius quotes Origen as saying Andrew preached in Asia Minor and in Scythia, along the Black Sea as far as the Volga and Kyiv. Hence he became a patron saint of Ukraine, Romania and Russia. According to tradition, he founded the See of Byzantium (Constantinople) in 38 AD, installing Stachys as Bishop. His presence in Byzantium is also mentioned in the Apocryphal Acts of Andrew, written in the second century. This diocese would later develop into the Patriarchate of Constantinople. Andrew is recognized as its patron saint.
The Reason for the Season The month of December is filled with expectation and celebration. Preparation is the key word for the first 24 days of December. Everyone is getting ready for Christmas shopping and decorating, baking and cleaning. Too often, however, we are so busy with the material preparations that we lose sight of the real reason for our activity. Christmas is a Christian feast Philip s fast we should prepare for the coming of the Christ Child. We should keep Philip s fast as a season of waiting and we must reclaim it as such! In the same way that a family eagerly prepares for a baby, so in and longing, of conversion and of hope and keep our thoughts on the incredible love and humility of our God in taking on flesh of the Virgin Mary. Let us not forget to prepare a peaceful place in our hearts wherein our Savior may come to dwell. The best person we can turn to for help during Philip s fast is Mary, Christ's and our Mother. She awaited the day of His birth with more eagerness than any other human being. Her preparation was complete in every respect. Let's crown our preparation and borrow something of Mary's prayerfulness, her purity and wholehearted submission to God's will Boardroom Table for Sale Holy Family Parish is selling their contemporary boat shaped easy maintenance conference/meeting boardroom table in good conditions. Open to offers, contact the Parish office at 204-453-4653 Dimensions: 144 inches long x 55.2 inches wide x 28 inches high. SUNDAY ENVELOPES FOR 2015 TODAY! Sunday envelopes for 2015 are ready for pick up in the Church Auditorium until January 15th. After January 15th, boxes can be picked up at the Parish Office. The envelopes will be listed in alphabetical order. If you have changed your address or phone number, please let the Parish Office know so that we can update your record. If you did not receive Sunday envelopes and would like to do so, please call the office at 204-453-4653. Please do not use the 2015 envelopes until Sunday, January 4, 2015. Discard any 2014 Sunday envelopes. $19,237 as of Nov 23th $45,000 West Side Wall Restoration Campaign How You Can Help... If you are able to make a donation towards the restoration, it would be greatly appreciated. Please use the restoration envelops or convenience envelop located in the pew pockets labeling it West Side Wall Restoration Campaign Make An Impact! 2015 Seminary Special Collection Appeal The seminary collection is based on the number of households in regular attendance on an average Sunday. For 2015 our parish has been assessed at $2,970. To date our seminary collection is $916, a shortfall of $2,054. We are appealing to our parishioners for a special donation to cover this shortfall. This is a parish responsibility to support our Ukrainian Catholic Seminary. Please make cheques payable to Holy Family Parish. Thank You!
Christmas Perogy Sale Orders are now being accepted Phone the parish office at 204-453-4653 to place your order, pickup is Wednesday, Dec 10th after 12 noon. $5.00 per dozen SOLD OUT! December Perogy Help Sunday, Dec 7th after 9 am Liturgy peeling potatoes Tuesday, Dec 9th - 8 am making potato balls Wednesday, Dec 10th - 8 am Pinching, boiling and packing orders for pick-up after 12 noon. Holy Family Parish Sunday, December 14, 2014 After 9:00 am Divine Liturgy Concert at 10:30 am light lunch to follow St Nicholas will be coming to our parish to pay a special visit to our children after the 9:00 am Divine Liturgy. Everyone is invited to attend and share a special moment with St Nicholas. Greeters Ushers Epistle Eucharist 9 AM 9:00 DIVINE AM DIVINE LITURGY Nov 30 Dec 7 Rosary Natalka Sharpe Linda Marak Greeters Epistle Ushers Kevin and Calla Komarnicki Roselene Maksymetz John Nicholson Brian Adams Nov 30 Dec 7 Lawrence Luba Wally Komonko Myron Musick Bill and Walter Kuchma Marianne Derkach George Balacko Lawrence Grzenda Eucharist Eugene Statkewich Peter Tataryn Sacristan Leonard Terrick Eugene Statkewich 11 AM DIVINE LITURGY Lawrence Luba Wally Komonko Myron Musick Sacristan Peter Tkach Peter Tkach Parish Collections Жертводавство у нашій Парафії November 23, 2014 Sunday Envelopes (77) $2,202 Loose Cash $47 Visitors $85 Candle Offering $82.25 Church Maintenance $515 Coffee & Donuts (2 weeks) $67.75 Holy Spirit Seminary $25 Restoration Campaign $405 Donation for pies $50 Memory of Michael Tataryn $25 Youth Donation $20 Щиро Вам дякуємо! Thank you for your Generosity! Year-end Giving for 2014 Would you like to help Holy Family Parish AND potentially reduce your 2014 income tax? Make a donation no later than December 31st to one or more of the following: Church Building Maintenance Holy Family Seminary Fund West Wall Restoration Give when you are ready! Vigil Lamps Icon of Mary Icon of Jesus Nov 30-Dec 6 Health of Roman by Nadiya Health of Roman by Nadiya Dec 7-13 Dec 14-20 John and Nellie Boychuk Stan Melnyk by Evelyn Melnyk by Evelyn Melnyk and family Pray for peace and justice in Ukraine God's blessing and health for my children by Mum Helen Fustey
Divine Liturgy Schedule Порядок Богослужінь Sun Nov 30 9:00 am 11:00 am Charlene Cyr by mother Mary Rizok For intentions of all our parishioners Tue Dec 2 8:00 am Frank Kilmnik by Alice Dubowec and family Wed Dec 3 8:00 am In thanks giving by Paulette and Leonard Terrick Thu Dec 4 8:00 am Anniversary blessing for Valarie and Ross McLeod by Elizabeth Weselowski Fri Dec 5 8:00 am Kevin Woroschuk (40 days) by William, Darlene and Clara Sat Dec 6 9:00 am Feast of St Nicholas Sun Dec 7 9:00 am 11:00 am John Rizok by Mary Rizok For intentions of all our parishioners Tue Dec 9 7:00 pm Feast of the Immaculate Conception Wed Dec 10 7:30 am Blessing for Fr Darren by Paulette and Leonard Terrick Thu Dec 11 8:00 am In thanksgiving by Irene Sulymka and family Fri Dec 12 8:00 am Steve and Lena Derkach by John and Denise Sobkowich Sun Dec 14 9:00 am 11:00 am Jean Krupa by Carol Nowosad and family For intentions of all our parishioners Tue Dec 16 8:00 am Anna Michael Tkach by Family Wed Dec 17 8:00 am Henry Major (son) by Georgette Major WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS TO HOLY FAMILY PARISH Please complete this membership form and place in he collection basket. Family Name: First Names: Children s Names: Address: Postal Code: Phone Numbers: Email Address: Thought for the Day " ft is Christmas every time you let God love others through you...yes it is Christmas every time you smile at your brother and offer him a hand. - Mother Teresa Christmas Sale of Mary s Angels The UCWLC will be selling Mary s angels for $5.00 each as a memoriam. With each purchase of an angel the name of your loved one will be hung on the Christmas tree in church. The angels cost $5.00 to purchase. $1.50 will go towards the Marian Hour on CKJS which is heard daily at 10:30 p.m. and the remaining profit of $1.50 will be donated to help support the day to day upkeep of the orphan teenage girls at the Home of Hope in Lviv, Ukraine. Please help us with this worthy project by buying an angel. Special Thank You: A special thank you to everyone who came out this past week to help with our Perogy Supper and perogy orders. Your help was greatly appreciated. This is our last Perogy Supper until February 2015. Perogy sales were brisk and I am pleased to report that the Christmas Perogy Sale is SOLD OUT The number of people that participated was very inspiring. May God bless all of you. - Vicky Adams
THEME: Keep Christ in Christmas Knights of Columbus Christmas Colouring Contest RULES & REGULATIONS: Make a Drawing or Collage Drawing must be free hand, not traced Drawing/Collages Paper cannot be larger than 8.5 X 14 inches Magazine pictures, fabrics, glitter, sequins, leaves, bark, wool or any other medium may be used together to create a total look. On the back of each artwork, please include your name, age, school and grade level. CATEGORIES: Group A - Pre-school, kindergarten Group B - Grades 1 & 2 Group C - Grades 3 & 4 Group D - Grades 5 & 6 Group E - Grades 7 & up PRIZES: Three prizes per category Manitoba State Council Keep Christ in Christmas Name: Address School Council Name - Holy Family Parish #8499 IDEAS FOR DRAWING Age Grade Where/how was Baby Jesus found? Is Jesus part of your own Christmas celebration? Does this Christmas celebration help you love Jesus more and does it make you grow in your faith? Draw a picture or an advertisement that would help people remember to Keep Christ in Christmas ENTRIES must be returned to Martin Pasieczka on or before Friday, January 12, 2015 ANY QUESTIONS: call Glen Jensen 204-275-1001 or Martin Pasieczka at 204-453-4965 Meetings & Events Christmas Decorating of Holy Family Parish, Saturday, Dec 6th at 1:00 pm. Parish Office 204-453-4653. Please come down and help beautify our church for Christmas Sign up sheet located in the narthex. Community Health and Well-being Program, Temple Shalom, corner of Wilton and Grant, The Sill-i-Tones a folk music ensemble playing traditional Scandinavian dance songs, Wednesday, December 3rd, 1:30 pm, refreshments and entrance are free. Parking available up the ramp of the Temple. Come join us for a fun and lively afternoon. Lighting of Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas sign, December 2, 2014, Moleben 7:00 pm (All Welcome), 8:00 pm - K of C Meeting A Beautiful Prayer Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labour and not to ask for reward; except to KNOW that I am doing your will. Next Parish Pastoral Council Meeting Wednesday, December 10th 7:30 pm Church Auditorium Volunteers Needed to Help Decorate the Church for Christmas Come help decorate your church for Christmas on Saturday, December 6th, at 1:00 pm. Families are welcome to come and join in on the fun. Your help is needed, please come! Sign up sheet is located in the narthex. 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, as well as those who need our prayers. Remember, if you would like a hospital visit or to have your name published in the bulletin, you or a member of your family must call the parish office and let us know.
Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Parish Українська Католицька Церква Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Office closed 2 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 7:00 pm Moleben K of C lighting up of sign Keep Christ in Christmas Meeting to Follow 3 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 4 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 7:00 pm Prayer Group 5 6 9 am Feast of St Nicholas 1 pm Decorating of Church Please come and lend a hand 7 26th Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 am Children`s Choir 11:00 am Divine Liturgy 8 Office closed 9 7:00 pm Divine Liturgy Feast of the Immaculate Conception 10 7:30 am Divine Liturgy 7:30 pm Pastoral Council Meeting 11 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 7:00 pm Prayer Group 12 13 Office closed 14 Sunday of Holy Forefathers 9:00 am Bilingual Divine Liturgy St Nicholas Concert to follow with a light lunch after the concert 15 Office closed 16 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 17 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 18 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 7:00 pm Prayer Group 19 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 20 Office closed 21 Sunday before the Nativity 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 11:00 am Divine Liturgy 28 Sunday after the Nativity 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 11:00 am Divine Liturgy 22 Office closed 23 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 24 10:00 pm Christmas Eve Candle Light Service Святий Вечір 29 Office closed 30 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 31 8:00 am Divine Liturgy New Years Eve 9:00 am Divine Liturgy Nativity of Jesus Christ РІЗДВО Спаса Нашого Ісуса Христа Christmas 26 8:00 am Divine Liturgy 27 Office closed Христос Раждається! Christ is Born! Славіти Його! Let us Glorify Him!