Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church Українська Католицька Церква Пресвятої Родини www.holyfamilychurch.wordpress.com email: holyfamilyucc@mts.net (Michele) email: holyfamilyadmin@mts.net (Barbara) 1001 Grant Avenue Office: 453-4653 Winnipeg, Manitoba Fax: 475-0928 R3M 1Y3 Parish Hall: 452-2332 Dec. 13, 2009 Sunday of the Holy Fore-Fathers Tone 3 Pastor: Assistant: Sunday Confessor: Liturgies: Baptisms, Marriages: Rev. Fr. Mark Gnutel - mgnutel@mts.net Sr. Janet Kozak, SSMI - srjanetkozak@hotmail.com Rev. Fr. Eugene Rudachek Sunday 9:00 am (English) 11:00 am (Ukrainian/English) Weekdays - as per bulletin schedule by appointment
Holy Family Calendar for December 13-25 Sun. Dec 13 - Sunday of the Holy Fore-fathers 9:00 am - Catechism classes 10:00 am - Divine Liturgy - For the parishioners (Fr. Mark) 11:15 am - Decorating the church for Christmas Mon. Dec 14 - NO Divine Liturgy Tue. Dec 15-5:30 pm - Divine Liturgy - +Steve Ploschak (Claudia Ploschak) Wed. Dec 16-8:30 am - Divine Liturgy - Michael & Sophie Tataryn (Minnie Groch) Thu. Dec 17-8:30 am - Divine Liturgy - +John Rizok (Mary Rizok) 7:00 pm - Prayer group Fri. Dec 18 - NO Divine Liturgy Sat. Dec 19 - NO Divine Liturgy Sun. Dec 20 - Sunday before the Nativity of our Lord 9:00 am - Divine Liturgy - Kevin & Calla Komarnicki - by K of C Family of the Month - Dec 11:00 am - Divine Liturgy - For the parishioners (Fr. Mark) 6-8 pm - Sacrament of Penance (Confession) visiting priests Mon. Dec 21 - NO Divine Liturgy Tue. Dec 22-5:30 pm - Divine Liturgy - +Bill Derkach (Nettie Derkach) Wed. Dec 23-8:30 am - Divine Liturgy - +Sylvia Rohatensky (Lena & Marianne Derkach) Thu. Dec 24-5:00 pm - Family Compline & Divine Liturgy 10:00 pm - Regular Compline & Divine Liturgy Fri. Dec 25-10:00 am - Nativity Divine Liturgy Help required Sunday Ministry Schedule December 20 December 24 December 27 Rosary Natalka Sharp Linda Marak Marianne Derkach Greeters tba Ned/Yvonne Derkach Dan/Lorraine Myk Epistle Eugene Statkewich Lisa Sawka Ken Charleson Ushers T.Robinson/M.Henderson W.Kutchma/D.Myk E.Statkewich/K.Komarnicki Eucharist Ned Derkach all available at the services Trevor Robinson Vigil Lamps Sanctuary Sanctuary Icon of Mary Icon of Jesus Dec 13 +Paul Tymchyshym (Zenon,Judy, Trevor & Tyler Scraba) +Nick Trotz (Zenon, Judy, Trevor & Tyler Scraba) Caroline Pasieczka Birthday Blessings (Vera & Walter Munick) +Peter Pawlyshyn Office Staff
Parish News Our children s choir, under the direction of Dr. Shelly Pidsadny will sing the Divine Liturgy today. Please note schedule change to the December calendar. There will not be a Divine Liturgy on December 18 as previously published. Christmas confessions will take place on Sunday, December 20th from 6:00-8:00 pm. Please set aside time with your family to come out and prepare for the birth of our Lord with this important and healing sacrament. WINTER GEAR is needed to fill our mitten tree. We are still looking for donations of NEW store bought or home-knitted mittens, gloves, toques, scarves or neck sleeves. Both adult and children sizes are needed. Please hang your donations on the mitten tree located in the hall by December 20. Thank you for your time, energy, creativity and donations. Youth - Members will meet on Sunday, December 20 after the 9:00 am Divine Liturgy for Jumpstart/ Project Hope. Altar Servers - Please note that servers are need for all 3 Christmas liturgies. Parents, please let the office know when your child will attend (Dec. 24 5pm, Dec 24 10pm, or Dec 25 10am), or whether they will be away. Elevator Fundraiser - Sobeys gift cards are once again for sale from our parish as a fund raiser for the elevator project. Gift cards in the amounts of $10, $25 and $50 are available for sale in between the Sunday services downstairs in the parish hall. These cards are great as gifts or for your weekly shopping needs. They can be used at all Sobey's stores and at our local Price Choppers. Help us to help our parish. St. John s Haven Inc. - Maintenance person required for 44 unit senior s apartment building. Experienced handy man required to do minor repairs and various other duties. Call 284-2422 for more information. St. John s Haven Inc. - 2 bedroom apartment available for rent. Please call the office at 284-2422 for more information. Mary s Angels are for sale from the UCWLC in support of the Marian Hour, and are available every Sunday after Divine Liturgy until Christmas. The angels are in loving memory of a loved one. Angels may be taken home when purchased, and the names of the deceased will be hung on a tree near the Nativity during the Christmas season.
CHRISTMAS with our HOLY FAMILY Saturday, January 9th Divine Liturgy 5:00 pm followed by a traditional celebration of Ukrainian Christmas Eve (Свят Вечір). The meal begins with the sighting of the first star. Tickets Adults $12 Children 10 & under $8 Children 4 & under free Tickets are limited, and are available between Sunday Divine Liturgies beginning on Sunday December 20, or call the parish office (453-4653). Welcome! Вітаємо! We extend a warm welcome to all visitors. We are glad that you have come to worship with us today, and pray that your participation in our parish will be enriching to you. If we can answer any questions or be of service to you in some way, please do not hesitate to talk with Fr. Mark. Bread and Salt
The traditional Gift of Love, Дар Любов envelope found in your donation envelopes (also in the church narthex), may be used at this time of year as a gift for your parish priest Fr. Mark. Fr. Mark then shares these gifts with Metropolitan Lawrence, Fr. Eugene, and Sr. Janet. Traditionally, these gifts are given at a second collection at each of the Christmas services. You are invited to use this envelope as a chance to provide feedback to Fr. Mark and Sr. Janet. Please remember this is a free will offering, so no tax receipt will be issued for this gift. Direct Deposit - Consider making the switch today - it s convenient and completely secure. Fill in your donation amount on one of the direct deposit forms found in the church narthex and attach a void cheque and forward it to the parish office. Its, easy, secure and convenient. Thursday, December 31st - This is the deadline for submitting donations to be included in your 2009 income tax receipt. The federal and provincial governments encourage charitable giving by providing very generous income tax credits on charitable donations as follows: Federal tax credit: 15.25% of the first $200 donated, and 29% on amounts over $200 The Manitoba Provincial tax credit: 10.9% of the first $200 donated, and 17.4% on amounts over $200 The above percentages translate into the following typical examples: If you donate $1,000, you get $ 424 back on your income tax return If you donate $2,000, you get $ 888 back on your income tax return If you donate $3,000, you get $1,352 back on your income tax return If you donate $4,000, you get $1,816 back on your income tax return SAVE MONEY AT CHRISTMAS? Help THE WELCOME HOME save money on its energy bills as we add insulation to the 100+ year old building that is home to our Redemptorist inner-city mission in Winnipeg. This Christmas, please support our campaign to make The Welcome Home more energy efficient. Please send donations to: 188 Euclid Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R2W 2X4. All donations over $10 will receive a charitable tax receipt.
Why is Jesus Better than Santa Claus? Santa lives at the North Pole... JESUS is everywhere. Santa rides in a sleigh... JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water. Santa comes but once a year... JESUS is an ever present help. Santa fills your stockings with goodies... JESUS supplies all your needs. Santa comes down your chimney uninvited... JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart when invited. You have to wait in line to see Santa... JESUS is as close as the mention of His name. Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is,"hi little boy or girl, what's your name?"... JESUS knew our name before we were born. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads. Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly... JESUS has a heart full of love. Santa says "You better not cry"... JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you." Santa's little helpers make toys... JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions. Santa may make you chuckle but... JESUS gives you joy that is your strength. While Santa puts gifts under your tree... JESUS became our gift and died on a tree... the cross. We need to put Christ back in CHRISTmas, Jesus is still the reason for the season. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
Kids Corner His Name Is... The prophet Isaiah talked about Jesus and predicted his birth long before it ever happened. To solve this puzzle, cross out every b, j, k, q, x and z to discover the names for Jesus written in Isaiah 9:6 and also in Luke 1:32-35. Write the names below. Isaiah 9:6 Luke 1 The birth of Jesus will be celebrated soon. How are you preparing for His arrival?
Answers: 1.The angel, to the shepherds 2.Mary, Joseph, baby 3.False. We are not told how many there were. 4.Jerusalem 5.Gold, frankincense & myrrh 6.Egypt 7.Nazareth Birth of Jesus 1. Who said, to whom, Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord? 2. Fill in the missing words: So they hurried off and found and, and the, who was lying in the manger. 3. True or false? There were only three wise men. 4. Where were the wise men when they asked, Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?? 5. What were the three gifts the wise men gave to Jesus? 6. Where did Joseph, Mary and Jesus flee to as refugees when Herod was trying to kill Jesus? 7. After Joseph heard that Herod was dead, where did he settle down with Mary and Jesus? OFFICE HOURS Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please submit announcements for parish bulletin by 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.