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Highlights inside this issue:

Pope Francis meets with the Head of the UGCCHis Beatitude Sviatoslav - pg. 17

Ukrainians of Washington, DC, commemorate the first anniversary of the Holodomor Memorial

07 November, 2016

The event started with a common prayer for Ukraine by priests of Ukrainian churches. Then Ambassador of Ukraine to the US Valeriy Chaly, Chairman of the U.S. Committee for Ukrainian

Photo: Michael Sawkiw speaks at the Holodomor Memorial in Washington, DC on November 6, 2016. Among those at the event included Bishop John Bura, Fr. Robert

Hitchens, Fr. Wasyl Kharuk, and Fr. Raphael Strontsitskyy, MSU.

Holodomor Genocide Awareness 1932-1933 Michael Sawkiw, Head of the Central Election Commission Mykhailo Okhendovsky, deputy head of the Central Election Commission Andriy Magera, MPs of Ukraine Arthur

Gerasymov and Igor Popov, architect Larysa Kurylas, other distinguished guests, laid symbolic bundles of wheat to the Memorial.

Ambassador Valeriy Chaly, on behalf of the President of Ukraine

Petro Poroshenko and his wife Marina, congratulated audience on the anniversary of the Memorial and conveyed President's words of gratitude to the Ukrainian diaspora

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of the USA and all those who made efforts into its construction: " A year ago, due to the joint efforts of American partners, the Ukrainian community in America and the Ukrainian state, the Memorial was opened in Washington in order to become another evidence of the fact that our nation cannot be overcome by any troubles, any malicious intentions of foes, for Ukrainians strive for truth, freedom, democracy and peace on their land and in their country".

Chairman of the U.S.

Ukrainians of Washington, DC, commemorate the first anniversary of the Holodomor Memorial

Committee for Ukrainian Holodomor Genocide Awareness 1932-33 Michael Sawkiw and Ambassador William Miller also delivered their welcome remarks.

The event ended by a performance of Kyiv Chamber Choir.

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Annual Requiem at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Commemorates Ukraine’s Holodomor

On November 12th , 2016 at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC, the 83rd Anniversary of the Holodomor-Genocide (1932-1933) in Ukraine, organized by the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (NYC Branch) was commemorated with a Solemn Requiem (Panakhyda).

The requiem was co-celebrated by Bishop Emeritus Basil Losten, Bishop Paul Chomnycky, O.S.B.M of the Eparchy of Stamford, Metropolitan Antony, of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA.


Bishop Paul Chomnycky, O.S.B.M. speaks at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on November 12, 2016. (Photos: Irene Rejent Saviano)

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In attendance along with the Ukrainian Diaspora were:Holodomor Survivors, Mr. and Mrs. SeverynAmbassador of Ukraine to the USA, Valeriy ChalyDeputy Minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine, Sergy KyslytsyaPermanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN, Volodymyr YelchenkoConsul General of Ukraine in New York, Ihor SybigaCommissioner of the President of Ukraine for the affairs of Crimean tatars, Mustafa DzhemilevFormer Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN, Yuriy SergeyevPresident of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Andriy Futey U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer U.S. Department of State Representative William P. PopeUkrainian Choir “Dumka” NYC

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Annual Requiem at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Commemorates Ukraine’s Holodomor


Holodomor Survivors, Mr. and Mrs. Severyn

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THE FEAST OF ENTRANCE OF THE MOTHER OF GOD INTO THE TEMPLE November 21, 2016

The feast of the Entrance of the Mother of God Into the Temple praises and glorifies God for His plan of salvation. God prepares for Himself a holy dwelling place. The Byzantine Church never tires of praising the Mother of God for Her role in our salvation. She is called the "Heavenly Tabernacle" in the Kontakion of the Feast and the "Living Tabernacle of God" in the Hirmos. She is given these titles because in Her womb the Word of God has taken flesh and dwelt among us. Her body is the living tabernacle of the Incarnate Word and, through Her, God has taken on our human nature and elevated us to become "sharers of the divine nature" (2 Peter 1: 4). God, Who is beyond our reach and beyond our grasp, comes to dwell among us. This is God's plan, and in the Virgin Mary, this plan of salvation was achieved.

In the Icon of the Entrance of the Mother of God, Mary is shown as a young girl being escorted to the Temple by Her parents, Joachim and Anna. She is also accompanied by the holy virgins carrying candles. In all the icons of the Presentation, the High Priest greets the holy family at the entrance of the Temple.

The entrance into the temple is the main event, so the figures of the holy family and the High Priest are predominant. The Church honors the Virgin Mary as the God-bearer, (in Greek: Theotokos) the one who, in God's plan of salvation, would give birth to God the Word. In the upper corner of some icons, the Virgin Mary is seen already seated in the Temple, and being cared for by the Angels. Thus, Mary, the young girl, is not only presented but also participates in the very task of Her temple life. Through the Icon, we celebrate and share this mystery in the life of the Virgin.

TROPARION - Today is the prelude of the benevolence of God and the herald of the salvation of man, for the Virgin plainly appears in the temple of God and foretells Christ to ail. Let us also with full voice cry out to Her: "Hail, Fulfillment of the Creator's Plan."

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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC

ARCHEPARCHYOF PHILADELPHIA

December 9th, 2016 - Feast of Conception of St. Anne. Annual Divine Liturgy of Thanksgiving for all Benefactors of Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, 9:00 am at Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia, PA.

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Feast of the Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska(November 20, 2016)

Josaphata Hordashevska (1869-1919) The Servant of God Sr Josaphata Michaelina Hordashevska was the first member of the Sisters Servant of Mary Immaculate. In 1869, Michaelina Hordashevska was born in Lviv. At the age of 18, she decided to consecrate her life to God in a contemplative monastery of the Order of St Basil the Great, then the only Eastern-rite woman's congregation. Then the Basilians decided to establish a woman's congregation that focused on the active life, Michaelina was elected to be the first leader. When she agreed, she was sent to the Felician sisters to give her the experience of active paramonastic life. Michaelina took the name "Josaphata", in honour of the Ukrainian martyr St Josaphat Kuntsevych. She was the first superior of the young sisters there, training them in the spirit and charisma of the Sisters Servants: "serve your people where the need is greatest". At the age of 49, she died amidst terrible suffering from bone cancer. She is buried in the generalate of the Sisters Servants in Rome. The process of her beatification started in Rome in 1983.

On June 27, 2001 she was beatified by Pope John Paul II in Lviv. Numerous miracles are ascribed due to her intercession after her death.

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The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate Congregation

Mosaic and relic of Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception,

Philadelphia, PA

SSMI is a congregation of Byzantine Catholic sisters that serve in ethnic Ukrainian and Ruthenian communities worldwide.

In 1892, two visionary priests convinced a 22

year old woman to join them in founding a new religious community; one that would minister specifically to the needs of ordinary folk living in the Halychyna region of Ukraine (then-Galicia,

Austria-Hungary).

Blessed Josaphata, that founding member, found appealing the concept of a community that would have outreach to serve where the need was the

greatest.

The early years were difficult. The new congregation and those whom they served were

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Feast of the Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska(November 20, 2016)

The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate

invite all to the Closing of the

Holy Door of St. Mary’s Chapel

November 20th 3:00 PM

The Sisters Servants have been blessed with the gift of being stewards of the Holy Door of Mercy at St. Mary’s Chapel since February. We have welcomed and prayed with hundreds of pilgrims who have received the plenary indulgence, and some who

have shared with us the blessings, graces and miracles they have received.

November 20th is also a special day for the Sisters Servants as it is Blessed Josaphata day, the day she was born and the date St. Pope John Paul II designated as her feast day

when he proclaimed her "Blessed" in June 2001. Come and join us as we pray for the canonization of

Blessed Josaphata, our Ukrainian Saint of today.

Bishop Paul Chomnycky, Eparch of Stamford, will be the celebrant for the service, along with the attending clergy.

The closing ceremony will include sections of the moleben to the Merciful Christ and sections from the moleben to Blessed Josaphata as well as each person will have the

opportunity for a special anointing.

Finger foods will be served following the service.

We hope that you can join us for this special time of prayer and fellowship. Please call, e-mail or write Sr. Kathleen by Nov. 14th if you plan to attend.

Phone: 845-753-2840 E-mail: [email protected] 150 Sisters Servants Ln, P.O. Box 9, Sloatsburg, NY 10974

exceedingly poor; yet the congregation grew and spread rapidly in Ukraine and to missions abroad.

Early struggles, however, did not compare to the trials the brave SSMI sisters in Ukraine suffered in subsequent years. There were the deprivations of World War I, World War II with brutal Nazi and Soviet persecutions, and the post-WWII era with its dangerous “underground” missions in the Soviet Union.

N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g hardships, difficulties, and even martyrdom, SSMI has grown to more than 800 sisters and now has ministries and operations in thirteen countries, with a generalate, or motherhouse, in Rome, Italy since 1947. SSMI is a pontifical congregation and is therefore under the Holy Father. However, SSMI works in close cooperation with the ordinaries of the eparchies in which SSMI serves.

Steeped in tradition, yet progressive, SSMI has carried out its humble, yet distinguished, role

to make this a better world through a broad-scoped view of its ministries. Never bound by a singly-defined ministry, SSMI has always taken a flexible view, remaining faithful to its charism and the founders’ words, "Serve where the need is the greatest."

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Tropar: O Blessed Josaphata, you inspire us through your spirit of service and love. Teach us to uplift and renew the heart of our people, wherever we are sent to minister, to serve where the need is the greatest, all for the Glory of God.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.

Kondak: O Blessed Josaphata, foundress of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, You began your mission in Ukraine to your people, bringing light into the darkness

of their suffering. By educating and caring for children, you gave parents strength and renewed hope. Your healing touch reached the sick and the dying. The poor found a place in your heart. You care for the beauty of the churches bringing out the beauty of worship for the people. The Lord led you to sanctify through great suffering. You are

a woman for all times.

Prokimen: My soul magnifies the Lord, and My spirit has rejoiced in Lord, My Savior (Lk. 1:46).

Verse: Because He has regarded the humility of His handmaid; for behold, from henceforth all generations shall call Me blessed. (Lk. 1:46, 48)

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UKRAINIANUKRAINIANUKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS BAZAARCHRISTMAS BAZAARCHRISTMAS BAZAAR

& FOOD FAIR& FOOD FAIR& FOOD FAIR

Homemade Ukrainian foods & pastries, gifts, vendors, crafts, music,

Flea Market Cathedral Tours every hour.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral Hall Corner of Franklin & Brown Streets, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA

(North of Spring Garden St., South of Girard Ave.)

Sunday, November 20, 2016 10 am till 4 pm

Come to our Annual Christmas Bazaar! A Great and Fun

Christmas Shopping Experience!

ADMISSION: ADULTS $1.00

STUDENTS 6-13: $ .50

Door Prize: Free turkey drawing every hour on the hour. Fresh homemade Pyrohy (varenyky) available for takeout by a dozen.

To order, please call at 215-829-4350

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SHARING OF PLANS OF PROVINCIAL COUNCIL OF BASILIAN SISTERS WITH METROPOLITAN

On Friday, November 4th, 2016, the Provincial Council of the Jesus Lover of Humanity Province of the Order of Sisters of St. Basil the Great of Fox Chase, PA met with Metropolitan Stefan to share their plans for the continued development and sustenance of the community. A close relationship of mutual sharing continues between the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great and the Archbishop of Philadelphia, building on a foundation established by our first Bishop, Most Rev. Soter Stephen Ortynsky, OSBM. Bishop Ortynsky invited the Basilian Sisters to the United States of America. Their mission work included the establishment and administration of teaching in the Ukrainian parochial schools and orphanages, catechetical instruction of children, youth and adults, offering printing services, sewing vestments and assisting the hierarchs and clergy in their ministry at parishes.

Since 1911 the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great have served in the United States. The Sisters strive to be a Praying, Healing, Life-Giving Presence in every community they minister, especially in the field of education. Their Motherhouse is in Fox Chase Manor, Pennsylvania, which is just outside Philadelphia. The Sisters can be reached by email at [email protected] by telephone at 215-379-3998 and by mail at 710 Fox Chase Road, Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046. Their website is www.stbasils.com

(Photo) From left to right: Sister Joann Sosler, Assistant Provincial Superior and 1st Councilor, Metropolitan Stefan Soroka, Sister Dorothy Ann Busowski, Provincial Superior, Sister Ann Laszok, 2nd Councilor and Sister Miriam Claire Kowal, 3rd Councilor.

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Save the Dates for Volunteering in Ukraine 2017

Come and serve with the Sisters of St. Basil in their ministry to Ukraine's needy. This coming year’s Basilian Volunteer Program will take place from around May 26 to June 16, 2017.

Last year the program served 200 children in four different area camps and many other children in 8 orphanages, psychiatric institutions, halfway houses, etc. Join the Sisters as they continue their annual ministry of evangelization and bringing support and comfort to the needy of Ukraine.

Sister Ann Laszok, OSBM and Sister Joann Sosler, OSBM together with the accepted applicants will collaborate with the Sisters, priests and seminarians of Ukraine to provide Berlitz style English camps as well as continue bring financial support to the orphanages. Volunteers provide their own airfare to Lviv and the Sisters provide room, board and transportation within Ukraine.

For an application and additional information on how to help for “Come and Serve with the Sisters in Ukraine” contact Sr. Ann Laszok OSBM at [email protected] or 412-260-1607.

Numbers are limited so please apply early.


Employment Opportunity: PA Catholic Conference Social Concerns Director

Experienced government relations professional needed to help advocate the Catholic perspective on social concerns issues at the State Capitol in Harrisburg and beyond. Candidate must have strong knowledge of the workings of state government and issues surrounding human services, respect for life, and Church teaching on social justice. Send cover letter and resume by December 21, 2016, to: PA Catholic Conference, PO Box 2835, Harrisburg, PA 17105 or [email protected].

Ascension Manor in Philadelphia is seeking candidates for two open positions:

Maintenance Technician and

Custodian/Grounds Technician.

Ascension Manor is seeking qualified candidates for a Full Time Entry Level Maintenance Technician and Custodian/Grounds Technician. A Maintenance Technician must be able to perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting and appliance repairs. Custodian/Grounds Technician performs exterior & interior cleaning and light maintenance duties. Prior completion of college or equivalent trade related courses and the ability to speak multiple languages are a plus. Resumes can be faxed to (215)922-3735. EOE


HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV SENDS GREETINGS TO METROPOLITAN STEFAN ON THE OCCASION OF HIS

65TH BIRTHDAY

“Continue to be for our people and all the people with whom you live a light of God’s truth. Accept from me sincere greetings, sent to you from the banks of our Dniepro River, as a symbol (sign) of the indissoluble unity of our entire Church, given at the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ.”

Department of Information UGCC

Translated by “The Way”

Глава Церкви привітав Митрополита Філадельфійського із 65-літнім ювілеєм

Понеділок, 14 листопада 2016 p. Від себе та від Синоду Української Греко-Католицької Церкви щиро вітаю вас із 65-річчям. Цього дня дякуємо Господеві за дар вашого життя і за всі дари, якими Він так рясно вас наділив та які ви примножили впродовж свого життя, а також священичого, єпископського й митрополичого служіння. Вимолюю для вас у милосердного Господа щедрих дарів для сповнення в мирі вашого покликання.

Пише Глава та Отець УГКЦ Блаженніший Святослав у листі-привітанні до Митрополита Стефана Сороки, Архиєпископа Філадельфійського, з нагоди його 65-літнього ювілею.

Далі Блаженніший Святослав відзначив служіння єпископа на теренах США: «Декілька поколінь наших людей, які покинули рідну землю в пошуках кращої долі, мали вплив на ваше становлення і через ваше життя та служіння залишили прийдешнім поколінням своє життєдайне послання, яке виражається в любові до Бога, рідної Церкви, турботі про спасіння кожної душі, прийнятті нових обставин існування шляхом не асиміляції, а інтеграції задля духовного і матеріального збагачення й ділення своїми дарами».А наприкінці написаного привітального листа Глава Церкви побажав владиці Стефану таке: «Будьте й надалі для нашого народу та для всіх людей, серед кого живете, ясним світильником Божої правди. Прийміть від мене щирі вітання, котрі засилаю вам із пагорбів нашого сивочолого Дніпра, на якому, як символ нерозривної єдності всієї нашої Церкви, зведено собор Воскресіння Христового».

Департамент інформації УГКЦ

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Chancery Staff Wishes Metropolitan Stefan a Happy 65th Birthday

Photo: Fr. Andriy Rabiy pictured left presents Metropolitan Stefan with his birthday cake. Also pictured is Fr. Roman Pitula, Cathedral Rector.

On November 17, 2016, Fr. Andriy Rabiy gave birthday greetings on behalf of the Chancery staff to Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka on the occasion of his 65th Birthday.

Fr. Andriy Rabiy said to Metropolitan Stefan, “Please know you are extremely well respected; you are very much loved by all of us here at the Chancery including the priests, deacons and faithful of our Archdiocese. We are truly blessed to have you here as our Archbishop because in many ways you are truly a father for many of us. You know how to consult, you know how to comfort, you know how to be there for anyone of us when we need it... God bless you with good health for many years to come.”

Mnohaya Lita, Metropolitan Stefan!

Children’s Divine Liturgy at Cathedral, Philadelphia

November 6, 2016 - A great “THANK YOU” goes to all parents, who brought their children (32 children at both 9:00am and 11:00am Liturgies) for our first Children’s Divine Liturgy at our Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia. May God bless you all as we learn ourselves and teach our children to love God and to serve his Holy Church. Our next Children’s Divine Liturgy will be on the first Sunday of the next month, on December 4th at 9:00am and 11:00am. “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these”, says Jesus in St. Matthew’s Gospel (Mt. 19:14). Jesus also says: “Please come to Me all of you…”. So,

please come to His Church and bring to Jesus a great gift: your heart full of love and dedication. Our Lord Jesus Christ is waiting for YOU.

Fr. Roman Pitula, Cathedral Rector, speaks to children during Children’s Divine Liturgy on November 6, 2016. (Photo: Lisa Oprysk)

Sts Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church 301 Fairview Street, Phoenixville

www.sspeterandpaulukr.com

HOLIDAY EVENT 4th Annual Cookie Walk & Steaming Soups

HOMEMADE Cookies, Soup, & Baked Goods

Plus Attic Treasures Visit with Santa 12 – 1 pm

Saturday, December 10, 2016 11 am – 2 pm

Variety of

Delicious Hot Soups

Perogies and Filled Cabbages are available – TAKE OUT ONLY

For additional information, please contact Lisa Dries (484) 429-4787

Donations of gloves & socks for Ukrainian soldiers will be greatly appreciated

PLEASE HELP US PLAN

FOR SUMMER 2017!

Are you interested in a camp for your teen?

If so, let us know!

Planning a Youth Camp for ages 13-15

also Children’s Camp ages 8-12

both from August 14-18, 2017

Let us know by January 21, 2017 if you are interested.

E-mail: [email protected]

Please include name, address and telephone number and age of your child in email.

Organized by the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great

and the St. Sophia Association

To be held at the Basilian Spirituality Center

710 Fox Chase Road

Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046

(215)780-1227

Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family

November 19 and 20, 2016

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Sunday

Enjoy a delicious Ukrainian-style lunch while browsing for books, music, holiday and specialty items, and more! Enjoy traditional

borscht, holubtsi, varenyky/perogi, kovbasa, and nalysnyky/crêpes. Eat here or take home!

Ukrainian Christmas Carol Mini-Concert – Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Solomia Dutkewych, Soprano

Larisa Pastuchiv-Martin, Bandura Player SPIV-Zhyttya, a capella Ukrainian music

4250 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017 202-526-3737 ~ www.ucns-holyfamily.org

Wheelchair Accessible Sunday Divine Liturgies: 9:00 a.m. English | 11:30 a.m. Ukrainian

Saturday Vigil-Liturgy 4:30 p.m. English (Bazaar weekend only)

Holiday and Other Crafts Fine Ukrainian Collectable Books

Pysanka Kits Traditional Ukrainian Crafts, Gifts, Sweets

U.S. Park Police Horse on Saturday (tentative)

Icons and Other Religious Items


Annual Food Collection for the Needy” - Now through December

11th (Swarthmore, PA) Holy Myrrh-Bearers Eastern Catholic Church will hold its “Annual Holiday Food Collection” for the needy in the community from now through Sunday, December 11th. Anyone wishing to donate any canned or boxed, non-perishable food items should bring them to the Church on any Saturday between 4:00 pm. and 6:00 pm. or on Sunday between 9:00 am and noon or use the convenient drop-off box at the entrance to the Educational Center anytime during the week. We are located at 900 Fairview Road in Swarthmore/Ridley Township. Given the harsh economic conditions currently being experienced, we appreciate anyone’s help in this worthwhile effort. It will be through your efforts that we aim for matching or exceeding our last Christmas season’s collection. Please help us help, if you can!


Annual Slavic Christmas Luncheon with St. Nicholas - Sunday December 4th At Noon (Swarthmore, PA)

On Sunday, December 4th, Holy Myrrh-Bearers Eastern Catholic Church, 900 Fairview Road in Swarthmore/Ridley Township, will hold its traditional “Slavic Christmas Luncheon with St. Nicholas”. Lunch will be served at noon, immediately after the regular 10:00 am. Sunday English Divine Liturgy. We welcome all who wish to enjoy traditional Slavic culinary delights such as; ham, kielbasa with sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, pierogies, halushki (cabbage and noodles) and other traditional Slavic holiday foods. A “Theme Basket” raffle and a visit from St. Nicholas are highlights of this year’s event. Due to the popularity of this annual event, you need to contact us for your advanced tickets. A nominal donation of $15.00 is requested for adults and $8.00 for children 8 to 12 years. Children 7 years and younger are free. Tickets will be $3.00 more if purchased at the door. To obtain your advanced tickets for this special event, please email us at [email protected] or call us at (610) 544-1215. In the spirit of helping others in the community who may be experiencing hard economic times, we also ask that each person attending bring a non-perishable food item for our Annual Food Drive.

“Let us give thanks to the Lord”Thanksgiving Day

November 24, 2016

During the Divine Liturgy, we numerous times offer prayers of thanksgiving to Almighty God. Listed are many examples:

“We, Your unworthy servants, give thanks to You, O Lord, for Your great benefits which we have received. Glorifying You, we praise, we bless, we thanks, we sing and magnify Your mercy. And as Your servants, we call out to You with love: ‘O Benefactor, our Savior, glory be to You.’ “

“We thank You, O Lord God of hosts, that You have deemed us worthy to stand now at Your holy altar, falling before Your mercy for our sins and for the sins of thoughtlessness of the people.”

“It is right and just to sing of You, to bless You, to praise You, to thank You, to worship You everywhere in Your domain.”

“We sing of You, we bless You, we thank You, O Lord, and we pray to You, our God.”

“We give You thanks, O invisible King, for by Your infinite power You created all things and in Your great mercy, brought all things from nothingness into being.”

“Stand aright! Having received the divine, holy, immaculate, immortal, heavenly, and life-giving, awesome Mysteries of Christ, let us rightly thank the Lord.”

“We thank You, O Master, Lover of Mankind, and benefactor of our souls, that even today You have made us worthy of Your heavenly and immortal Mysteries.”

May we never tire of offering thanks to God not only on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of one’s life.


Year of Mercy Column - Don’t Leave It To The Priests

Nov 20th: by Mr. Peter Yaremko.

In this final column of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, which ends today, the message is to the point. Our call—as individuals—is nothing less than to spread the news of God’s mercy.

It was Vatican Council II that issued this call to us, the laity, because we “live in the midst

of the world and its concerns.”

Recalling that after Jesus had sent out the Twelve (Luke 9:2), he sent seventy-two others to spread his kingdom throughout the earth to offer all people a share in god’s mercy.

In the Church there is a diversity of ministry but a unity of mission, with the laity sharing in the priestly office of Jesus.

The Council fathers stated flatly that we, the laity, are called by God to exercise our mission by openly bearing witness to Christ and promoting the salvation of humankind.

We are challenged to do this with the ardor Jesus himself demonstrated. This means with passion, fervor, zeal, intensity, fire, emotion, enthusiasm, eagerness.

A tall order. But one we cannot walk away from now that the Year of Mercy has ended.

Our prayer today: Lord, enkindle in us a missionary zeal so we may boldly proclaim Jesus in our daily lives and ceaselessly promote the salvation of our brothers and sisters in every corner of the world.


Pope Francis meets with the Head of the UGCC His Beatitude Sviatoslav

POPE FRANCIS: MY HEART IS WITH THOSE WHO SUFFER IN UKRAINE

Friday, 11 November 2016

On Thursday, 10th of November Pope Francis met with His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Galician, Head of the UGCC, which these days taking part in the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity in Rome.

He presented to the Holy Father the achievements of the Synod of Bishops, held in early September, including those decisions and suggestions concerning the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome. It was drawn attention to the fact that the main theme of this Synod - diakonia, social service that was

consonant with the Jubilee Year of God's mercy, which was an opportunity to sum up his experiences in the Church.

Another topic raised during the meeting was attended Church at the International Mixed Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches, which now considers the synodal structure and championships. It is noted that the experience Church may be interesting and helpful. Also emphasized that the Church wants not only to be present in ecumenical dialogue, but to be an active participant.

Head of the UGCC presented his recent visit

to Kramatorsk, how is life in the so-called "gray zone" and participation of the Church in the implementation of the initiative "the Pope for Ukraine." In this context, the Holy Father shared his impressions of the recent apostolic trip to South Caucasus, which made it possible to see a situation similar to those now experiencing Ukraine that the phenomenon is not some isolated fact.

According to the Head of the UGCC, the Pope said that Ukraine is in his heart and he prays for all its inhabitants, dividing his apostolic blessing. uk.radiovaticana.va

http://news.ugcc.ua/en/news/pope_francis_met_with_the_read_of_the_ugcc_his_beatitude_sviatoslav_78033.html

9 November 2016

November 7 His Holiness Pope Francis received Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine. According to the Apostolic Nunciature, the Pope wanted to get news about the situation in our country and information about the implementation of the project "Pope for

Ukraine", informs Credo.Pope Francis said that Ukraine has a special place in his heart and that he prays daily for the return of peace, for consolation for the neediest people and the progress of the country.

The Pontiff stated that his gesture of concrete support for victims of war [Papal collection in European Catholic

parishes gathered more than 10 million euro] aimed to be a sign of Christian love. In addition, for those who suffer it is a gesture not to feel abandoned or forgotten and that the international community would not forget that it is its duty to make every effort to achieve peace in justice and solidarity.

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His Beatitude Sviatoslav meets Apostolic Nuncio in Austria

Sunday, 13 November 2016

On November 11, 2016 Head of UGCC, His Beatitude Sviatoslav during his visit to Austria met with Apostolic nuncio to Austria, Archbishop Peter Zurbriggen, diplomat of the Holy See.

In a meeting also took part Fr. Yuryi Kolasa, General Vicar of Catholics of Byzantine rite, and Rudolf Prokshi, professor of Catholic theology faculty at University of Vienna and vice-president of Foundation of scientific researches of ecumenical relations “ProOriente”. The conversation was also joined by rector of International Theological Institute in Trumau and principal of Catholic gymnasium in Baden at the same time, Christiaan Alting von Geusau, Phd.

During the meeting His Beatitude Sviatoslav shared his impressions with those present about a participation in a regular plenary assembly of Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. His Beatitude, Head of UGCC, said: “I am returning to Ukraine truly uplifted and full of inspiration”.

His Beatitude Sviatoslav told the ones who were present about different ecumenical initiatives of UGCC in Ukraine and exposed a situation of inter-church relations. The Major-Archbishop spoke of a fruitful cooperation of UGCC with Protestant Churches in Ukraine, what might be considered as a good example to follow.

In conclusion, His Beatitude shared his impressions with everybody about his visiting Kramatorsk and how the life of people in the so-called “grey zone” looks like, and the participation of the UGCC in implementing an initiative “Pope for Ukraine”.

Photo:by Ann Art

Press service of ordinariate for Catholics of Byzantine rite in Austria

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МОЛЕБНИЙ ЧИН З нагоди завершення Ювілейного Року Божого Милосердя

Диякон: Благослови, владико.

Архиєрей: Благословен Бог наш завжди, нині і повсякчас, і на віки вічні.

Лик: Амінь.

Слава Тобі. Боже наш, слава Тобі.

Царю небесний, утішителю, Душе істини, що всюди єси і все наповняєш, скарбе дібр і життя подателю, прийди і вселися в нас, і очисти нас від усякої скверни, і спаси, благий, душі наші.

Святий Боже, святий кріпкий, святий безсмертний, помилуй нас (3).

Слава Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові, і нині, і повсякчас, і на віки віків. Амінь.

Пресвята Тройце, помилуй нас; Господи, очисти гріхи наші; Владико, прости беззаконня наші; Святий, посіти і зціли немочі наші імени твого ради.

Господи, помилуй (3)

Слава Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові, і нині, і повсякчас, і на віки віків. Амінь.

Отче наш, що єси на небесах, нехай святиться ім’я Твоє, нехай прийде царство Твоє, нехай буде воля твоя, як на небі, так і на землі. Хліб наш насущний дай нам сьогодні; і прости нам провини наші, як і ми прощаємо винуватцям нашим; і не введи нас у спокусу, але визволи нас від лукавого.

Архиєрей: Бо Твоє єсть царство, і сила, і слава, Отця, і Сина, і Святого Духа, нині і повсякчас, і на віки вічні.

Лик: Амінь. І одразу співає «Бог – Господь» на глас 8:

Бог – Господь, і явився нам; * благословен, хто йде в ім'я Господнє.

Стих: Прославляйте Господа, бо він добрий, бо милість його вічна.

Стих: Вони навколо обступили мене, але я ім'ям Господнім переможу їх.

Стих: Я не вмру, а житиму і розказуватиму про діла Господні!

Стих: Камінь, яким знехтували будівничі, став головним на розі. Від Господа це сталось, і дивне воно в очах наших.

Тропар, глас 8: З висоти зійшов Ти, Милосердний,* погребення прийняв Ти тридневне,* щоб нас визволити від страстей.* Життя і воскресення наше,* Господи, слава Тобі.

Слава і нині: Богородичний, глас 6: Милосердя двері відкрий нам, благословенна Богородице,* щоб, надіючися на Тебе, ми не погибнули,* але щоб ізбавились тобою від бід.* Ти бо єси спасення роду християнського.

Prayers in Ukrainian for the Closing of the Year of Mercy


Диякон: Будьмо уважні.

Архиєрей: Мир всім.

Диякон: Премудрість, будьмо уважні.

Прокімен, глас 4: Милості Твої, Господи, повік оспівуватиму, з роду в рід (Пс. 88,2).

Стих: Бо сказав Ти: Повік милість збудується (Пс. 88,3).

Диякон: Господу помолімся.

Лик: Господи, помилуй.

Архиєрей: Бо Ти святий єси, Боже наш, і Тобі славу возсилаємо, Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові, нині і повсякчас, і на віки вічні.

Лик: Амінь.

«Всяке дихання», глас 4.

Всяке дихання нехай хвалить Господа.

Стих: Хваліте Бога у святинях його.

Стих: Хваліте його у тверді сили його.

Євангеліє

Диякон: Щоб сподобилися ми слухання святого євангелія, Господа Бога молім.

Лик: Господи, помилуй (3)

Диякон: Премудрість, прості, вислухаймо святого євангелія.

Архиєрей: Мир всім.

Лик: І духові Твоєму.

Диякон: Від Луки святого євангелія читання.

Лик: Слава Тобі. Господи, слава Тобі.

Диякон: Будьмо уважні.

Євангеліє від Луки 6, 31-36.

Сказав Господь: Як бажаєте, щоб вам чинили люди, чиніть їм і ви так само. Коли ви любите тих, що вас люблять, яка вам заслуга? Таж бо й грішники люблять тих, що їх люблять. І коли чините добро тим, що вам чинять, яка вам заслуга? Та й грішники те саме чинять. І коли ви позичаєте тим, від кого маєте надію назад узяти, яка вам заслуга? Адже і грішники грішникам позичають, щоб відібрати від них рівне. Ви ж любіть ворогів ваших, добро чиніте їм, і позичайте, не чекаючи назад нічого, а велика буде ваша нагорода, й будете Всевишнього синами, бо він благий для злих і невдячних. Будьте милосердні, як і Отець ваш милосердний.

Лик: Слава Тобі, Господи, слава Тобі.

Prayers in Ukrainian for the Closing of the Year of Mercy(continued from previous page)


І співають оці стихири, глас 6:

Слава Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові:

Отче, Слове і Душе, * Тройце Свята, очисти * множество прогрішень наших.

І нині, і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Амінь:

Молитвами Богородиці, * Милостивий, очисти * множество прогрішень наших.

Стих: Помилуй мене, Боже, по великій милості твоїй, і по множеству щедрот твоїх очисти беззаконня моє.

(Глас 2) Отче предобрий і Сину, Слово Отчеє,* і Душе Святий, нестворене єство,* що маєш джерело милосердя* і виливаєш бездонні благодаті, і потоки щедрот!* Прийми нашу молитву й моління,* подай усім грішникам прощення, як Бог щедрий і чоловіколюбний.

Єктенія

Диякон: Помилуй нас, Боже, по великій милості твоїй, молимось Тобі, вислухай і помилуй.

Лик: Господи, помилуй (3).

Ще молимось Господеві Богу нашому, щоб вислухав голос моління нас, грішних, і помилував рабів своїх, і охоронив нас від усякої скорботи, біди, гніву й нужди, і всякої болізні душевної і тілесної, і дарував нам здоров’я з довголіттям, промовмо всі: Скоро вислухай і милостиво помилуй.


Ще молимось, щоб зберегтися містові цьому і святому храму цьому, і всякому городові, селу і країні, від голоду, загибелі, землетрусу, потопу, граду, вогню, меча, нападу чужинців і міжусобної брані, і щоб він був милостивий, добропривітний і добропомічний, благий і чоловіколюбний Бог наш, і відвернув увесь гнів свій, що наступає на нас, і ізбавив нас від належної праведної своєї погрози, і помилував нас.


Ще молимось Господеві Богу нашому, що Він відкрив двері сердець наших для пізнання Його любові і дарував нам ви́щу понад розум милість Свою: Скоро вислухай і милостиво помилуй.


Ще молимось, щоб Милосердний і Чоловіколюбний Бог наш, вилив на нас божественні струмені милості Своєї, ізбавив од усякого лиха і подав Свою божественну благодать з висоти: Скоро вислухай і милостиво помилуй.


Ще молимось, щоб Господь Бог вислухав голос моління нас, грішних, і помилував нас.




Вислухай нас, Боже, Спасителю наш, уповання всіх кінців землі і тих, що на морі далеко, і, Милостивий, будь милостивим, Владико, до гріхів наших і помилуй нас. Бо милостивий і чоловіколюбець Бог єси, і Тобі славу возсилаємо, Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові, нині і повсякчас, і на віки вічні.

Лик: Амінь.

Диякон: З умилінням усі голови (і коліна) приклонивши, Господу помолімся.


Архиєрей читає оцю молитву про Боже милосердя:

Господи щедрий і милосердний, довготерпеливий і многомилостивий! Вислухай молитви наші і зверни увагу на голос моління нашого і яви нам знак милости Твоєї, наведи нас на дорогу Твою, щоб ходили ми в правді Твоїй. Звесели серця наші, щоб ми боялись імення Твого святого, бо Ти великий і твориш чуда; ти Бог єдиний і немає подібного Тобі між богами, Господи. Ти сильний у милості і добрий у силі, аби допомагати й утішати, і спасати всіх, хто на ім'я Твоє святе уповає.

Тому до Тебе, всемогутній і милостивий Боже, нині прибігаємо і з умилінням просимо: не закривай перед нами дверей Твого милосердя! Вилий на нас і на увесь наш народ повноту Своїх дарів, веди нас дорогою правди і любови та дай нам бути всюди і завжди живим знаряддям і дієвим знаком Твоєї милостивої і милосердної присутності у світі!

Виголос: Бо тобі належить усяка слава, честь і поклоніння: Отцю, Сину, і Святому Духові, нині і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Амінь.

Лик: Амінь.

Відпуст.

Диякон: Премудрість.

Лик: Чеснішу від херувимів і незрівнянно славнішу від серафимів, що без зотління Бога Слово породила, сущу Богородицю, Тебе величаємо.

Архиєрей: Слава Тобі, Христе Боже, уповання наше, слава Тобі.

Лик: Слава Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові, і нині, і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Амінь. Господи, помилуй (3). Преосвященніший владико, благослови.

Христос, милостивий і істинний Бог наш, молитвами пречистої своєї Матері, преподобних і богоносних отців наших, і всіх святих, помилує і спасе нас, як благий і чоловіколюбець.

Лик: Амінь.



ДОДАТОК Прошення до Сугубої єктенії

з нагоди закінчення Ювілейного року Божого милосердя в УГКЦ:

Ще молимось Господеві Богу нашому, що Він відкрив двері сердець наших для пізнання Його любові і дарував нам ви́щу понад розум милість Свою: Скоро вислухай і милостиво помилуй.

Ще молимось, щоб Милосердний і Чоловіколюбний Бог наш, вилив на нас божественні струмені милості Своєї, ізбавив од усякого лиха і подав Свою божественну благодать з висоти: Скоро вислухай і милостиво помилуй.

КІНЦЕВА МОЛИТВА

Диякон: З умилінням усі голови приклонивши, Господу помолімся.


Архиєрей/Священик читає оцю молитву про Боже милосердя:

Господи щедрий і милосердний, довготерпеливий і многомилостивий! Вислухай молитви наші і зверни увагу на голос моління нашого і яви нам знак милости Твоєї, наведи нас на дорогу Твою, щоб ходили ми в правді Твоїй. Звесели серця наші, щоб ми боялись імення Твого святого, бо Ти великий і твориш чуда; ти Бог єдиний і немає подібного Тобі між богами, Господи. Ти сильний у милості і добрий у силі, аби допомагати й утішати, і спасати всіх, хто на ім'я Твоє святе уповає.

Тому до Тебе, всемогутній і милостивий Боже, нині прибігаємо і з умилінням просимо: не закривай перед нами дверей Твого милосердя! Вилий на нас і на увесь наш народ повноту Своїх дарів, веди нас дорогою правди і любови та дай нам бути всюди і завжди живим знаряддям і дієвим знаком Твоєї милостивої і милосердної присутності у світі!

Виголос: Бо тобі належить усяка слава, честь і поклоніння: Отцю, Сину, і Святому Духові, нині і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Амінь.

Лик: Амінь.


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Ç Äнем народæеннÿ!

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May the Good Lord Continue to Guide You and Shower You with His Great Blessings. Mnohaya Lita!

Íеõай Äоáрий Господь Òримає Âас ó Ñво¿й Îпіöі та Ùедро Áлагословить Âас. Многаÿ Ëіта!

Congratulations on your Anniversary of Priesthood!

Âітаємо з Ðі÷ниöею Ñвÿùенства!

December 6: Rev. Volodymyr Kostyuk (18th Anniversary)December 10: Rev. D. George Worschak (38th Anniversary)December 11: Rev. Ihor Royik (24th Anniversary)December 19: Rev. Andriy Rabiy (15th Anniversary)December 20: Rev. Ihor Bloshchynskyy (13th Anniversary)

May God Grant You Many Happy and Blessed Years of Service in the Vineyard of Our Lord!

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