VOL. 72 - No. 6 MARCH 27, 2011 ENGLISH VERSION

Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia

The Synod of Bishops of theUkrainian Greek Catholic Church

elected Most Rev. SviatoslavShevchuk Major Archbishop

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Lviv, Ukraine, 25March 2011: MostReverend SviatoslavShevchuk has beenelected Major Archbishopat an Electoral Synod ofBishops of the UkrainianGreek Catholic Church inLviv/Bruhovitchi 21-24March 2011, in accordwith the Code of Canonsof the Eastern Churchesand the Particular Law ofthe Ukrainian GreekCatholic Church (UGCC).

His Holiness, PopeBenedict XVI confirmedand blessed the electionof Bishop Sviatoslavaccording to the decisionof the Electoral Synod ofBishops of the UGCC on23 March 2011.

Since April 2010, BishopSviatoslav, 40 years old,

has been the ApostolicAdministrator of theUkrainian Catholic Eparchy(Diocese) of the Protectionof Mother of God inArgentina since.

His Beatitude Sviatoslav,the newly elected Head ofthe UGCC made hisprofession of faith andpromise to carry outfaithfully his office in thepresence of the bishops ofthe Electoral Synod.

The ceremonies of theenthronement of HisBeatitude Sviatoslav asMajor Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych will take place inKyiv (Ukraine), on Sunday,27 March, during theHierarchical Divine Liturgyat the patriarchal Soborof the Holy Resurrection ofChrist. This Divine Liturgy

beginning at 10:00AM wil l bring tocomplet ion theElectoral Synod.

The Electoral Synodwas called as a result ofthe announcement of theret irement of HisBeatitude LubomyrCardinal Husar on 10February 2011 due to hisdeteriorating health. HisBeatitude Lubomyr hadbeen elected MajorArchbishop at an ElectoralSynod in Lviv, in January2001.

Most Reverend IhorVozniak, Archbishopof Lviv, was appointedAdministrator of the UGCCand will continue this roleunt i l the off ic ialenthronement of HisBeatitude Sviatolsav.

The Electoral Synodfollowed a day of prayerand reflection by themembership of the Synod.Sunday, 20 March,Archbishop Ihor alongwith the bishopscelebrated a Divine Liturgyat the Cathedral Sobor ofSt. George, in Lviv. Afterthe Divine Liturgy thebishops visited the cryptat St. George’s Cathedraland prayed at the tombsof the Servant of GodMetropol i tan AndriySheptytsky, Patriarch JosyfSlipij, Major Archbishop

Myroslav Ivan CardinalLubabivsky as well asother church leaders of theUGCC. Very Rev. DoctorBorys Gudziak, rector ofthe Ukrainian CatholicUniversity in Lviv led thebishops in their day ofspiritual reflection.

Forty bishops of the UGCCunder the leadership ofArchbishop Ihor took partin the Electoral Synod. Allof the ruling bishops of theUGCC from Ukraine,Poland, Germany, France,Italy, England, Canada,United States of America,Brazil, Argentina andAustral ia were inattendance. Five emeritusbishops of the UGCC alsoparticipated in the Synod.Including the emeritusbishops there are a totalof 51 Ukrainian GreekCathol ic bishopsworldwide, with more thanseven and a half millionfaithful.

The Ukrainian GreekCatholic Church is thelargest Eastern Church in

full union with the Holy See.On 30 March 1991,Major ArchbishopMyroslav Ivan CardinalLubachivsky ended hisexile in Rome and returnedto Lviv. The UkrainianGreek Catholic Churchended i ts forcedclandestine existence in1989 after a period ofmore than 40 years ofpersecution by the SovietAuthorities.

His Beatitude Sviatoslavwas born in Striy, Ukraineon 5 May 1970. Between1991-1992 he studied atthe Don Bosko Centre forPhilosophy and Theologyin Buenos Aires, Argentinaand then later at HolySpirit Seminary in Lviv1992-1994. He wasordained a deacon for theArcheparchy (Archdiocese)of Lviv on 21 May 1994by the late BishopPhi leomon KurchabaC.Ss.R. and a priest of theArcheparchy of Lviv byMajor ArchbishopMyroslav Ivan CardinalLubachivsky on 26 June

1994. He completed hisdoctoral studies inTheological Anthropologybased on the Byzantinemoral and theologicaltradition at the PontificalUniversity of St. ThomasAquinas in Rome in 1999receiving Summa cumlaude.

Between the years of 1999and 2009 he served asprefect, vice rector andrector of Holy Spir i tSeminary in Lviv. In 2001he was appointed vice-dean of the theologicalfaculty of the LvivTheological Academy (laterthe Ukrainian CatholicUniversity). From 2002 to2005 he was the chief ofstaff and personalsecretary of His BeatitudeLubomyr Husar and thedirector of the PatriarchalCuria in Lviv.

On 14 January 2009, HisHoliness Benedict XVI,confirmed the decision ofthe Synod of UkrainianGreek Catholic Bishops tonominate him auxiliary

bishop of the Protectionof Mother of GodUkrainian Catholic Eparchyin Buenos Aires, Argentina,titular bishop of Castra diGalba. His Episcopalordination took place on7 Apri l 2009 at St .George’s CathedralSobor in Lviv. The mainconsecrator wasArchbishop Ihor Vozniakalong with co-consecratingBishops Mykhajlo Mykycej(Buenos Aires) and JulianGbur, (Striyj). On 10 May2010, Bishop Sviatoslavwas appointed ApostolicAdministrator of theEparchy of the Protectionof the Mother of God inBuenos Aries. He iscurrently the head of theSynodal Committee forClergy.

His Beatitude Sviatoslav’snat ive language isUkrainian. He is fluent inEnglish, Italian, Polish,Russian and Spanish.

http://www.ugcc.org

VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICEFRIDAY, 25 MARCH 2011

Other Pontifical Acts - Granted the confirmation requested of him in accordance with canon 153 of the Code of Canons ofthe Eastern Churches by Archbishop Sviatoslav Schevchuk, canonically elected as major archbishop ofKyiv-Halyc, Ukraine, by the Synod of Bishops of the Greek-Catholic Ukrainian Church meeting in Lviv,Ukraine, on 23 March. - VIS 20110325 - V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service

The Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Churchelected Most Rev. Sviatoslav Shevchuk Major Archbishop

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Pictures from the Synod

Rev. Dr. Borys Gudziak, the rector of theUkrainian Catholic University, delivered thesermon at St. George’s Cathedral in Lviv onMarch 20, 2011.

The bishops prayed in the crypt of St. George’sCathedral, where the remains of three UGCCleaders in the past century are lying: MetropolitanAndriy (Sheptytsky), Patriarch Josyp Slipyj andPatriarch Myroslav Ivan (Lubachivsky).

Group photo outside St. George’s Cathedral.

Synod meetingBishop-emeritus Basil Losten, who is the oldestby Episcopal Ordination, read the oath on behalfof all the members of the Synod. (Photos: www.ugcc.org)

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METROPOLITAN STEFAN’S REFLECTIONAS TO LEADERSHIP CHANGE

As I depart for the special Electoral Synod of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, I thank the clergy,religious and faithful for your prayers for the successful election of our new Major Archbishop for ourChurch. As you read this, we will be preparing for his installation in Kyiv on Sunday, March 27th. TheMetropolitans and the members of the Permanent Synod will then accompany the newly electedMajor Archbishop to Rome to visit with the Holy Father and with the Cardinal of the Congregationfor Eastern Churches. These are historical times involving new challenges and opportunities.

The hearts of all of the hierarchy, clergy, religious andfaithful of the Ukrainian Catholic Metropolitan See of Philadelphiaare grateful to our Major Archbishop Emeritus Lubomyr CardinalHusar. He has guided our Church in difficult times with muchGod-given wisdom, foresight, courage and gentleness. Hisperseverance in the development of a vision for our Church willcontinue to exercise a significant positive influence on our Churchfor the decades ahead. Under his leadership, our Church hasreturned to its roots with the building of the Patriarchal Cathedraland Center in Kyiv. Lubomyr Cardinal Husar is valued by allUkrainians for his wisdom and integrity, providing for neededmoral leadership for all. We all anticipate that he will continuethis valued and needed ministry as the Major Archbishop Emeritusliving in Kyiv.

Foundations laid during the tenure of Major ArchbishopLubomyr Cardinal Husar will be built upon by the newly electedspiritual leader together with the Synod of Ukrainian Catholic Bishops. Of particular importance isthe planning initiated for the development of a vision for our Ukrainian Catholic Church for 2020.The Bishops have undertaken a process of discerning priorities for the Church and the developmentof strategies to achieve those priorities. This will especially assist with the allocation of our resources,manpower and material. The process is designed to provide for greater accountability and transparencyin the administration of the Church. Enhanced communication methods are also envisioned. Thisinvolves the leadership of the Church in a process of a critical self-evaluation, so that we may be moreeffective, primarily in the evangelization efforts of the Church. The Bishops have responded favorablyand are hopeful as to the success of this major endeavor.

There is much reason for hope for our Ukrainian Catholic Church, thanks to the foundationslaid by Major Archbishop Emeritus Lubomyr Cardinal Husar, and the energetic commitment of theUkrainian Catholic Bishops to this process of renewal. Pray for the newly elected Major-Archbishopas he leads with the grace of God our Ukrainian Catholic Church into an exciting and challengingfuture.

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Metropolitan Stefan’s Schedule for April

April

1 - 2 Visit with newly elected Major Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Church tothe Holy Father and to the Congregation for Eastern Catholic Churches, VaticanCity

3 Concelebrate Pontifical Divine Liturgy at St. Sophia Ukrainian Catholic Church,Rome, Italy

6 Meeting of Archieparchial Finance Council

8 -9 Annual Meeting of the Providence Association of Ukrainian Catholics

12 Meeting of Religious Leaders of Philadelphia

13-14 Meeting of Eastern Catholic Bishops of USA in Maronite Center, St. Louis,Missouri

19 Concelebrating in Installation Mass for Most Rev. Mark Bartchak, Latin Dioceseof Altoona-Johnstown

21 Holy Thursday Divine Liturgy of Pre-Sanctified Gifts, Blessing of Holy Chrism,and Washing of Feet at Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian CatholicChurch in Perth Amboy, NJParticipate in evening Reading of the Twelve Gospels at Ukrainian CatholicCathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia

22 Exposition of the Holy Plashchanytsia at Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of theImmaculate Conception, Philadelphia

24 Resurrection Matins and Easter Sunday Pontifical Divine Liturgy at UkrainianCatholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia

25-26 Oversee Election of Mother Superior of Missionary Sisters of Mother of God inStamford, CT

27 Board Meeting of Ascension Manor I and II

29-30 PA Convention of Knights of Columbus, Lancaster, PA

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Childhood loss leads to life devoted to mending others’ pain

Sister Sozonta, SSMI, celebrates 100th Birthday

When Sister Sozonta Iskiw,who turns 100 onSaturday, March 5) speaksabout her early childhood,it sounds more like a younggirls’ nightmare.

Indeed, in many ways itwas, but it was also whatlaunched her on a life ofservice to others in thename of God.

Little Tekla Iskiw’s motherAnnie Iwaniw had diedwhen she was just 3 yearsold and before too long,it became impossible forher father, Elias, whobattled acute emphysema,to care for her.

He brought her from homein Innisfree, Alberta,Canada, to theorphanage in Mundare,Alberta, run by the SistersServants of MaryImmaculate, a ByzantineCatholic congregationfounded in Ukraine in1892.

“I was just 4,” she says,and “my little heart wasbreaking. It was thebeginning of a lonelinessthat lasted all my life”.

Her adjustment wasn’teasy, but her life changedforever, thanks to one ofthe Sister Servants.“A nun tried to pacify me,”she says, “and gave me a

little comb. It was a sign ofsomeone who loved me.”

That’s a love for others thatshe has paid forward for therest of her life, ministering onthe street, on the subway, inparishes and in letters shewrites to those who share thekind of heartbreak she knewas a young girl.

She was raised at theorphanage and so, when shewas a teen, it seemed logicalthat she, too, would join thecommunity of Sister Servants.On July 9, 1925, at 14, shebecame Sister Sozonta.

Last August, Sister Sozonta’s85 years as a Sister Servantwas cause for celebration andso it will be Saturday - heractual 100th bir thday.Celebrating with her at aMass of Thanksgiving and a

dinner in her honor willbe Bishop PaulChomnycky of theUkrainian Diocese ofStamford, CanadianProvincial SuperiorTeresa Ann Slota andSuperior GeneralJanice Soluk, who iscoming from Rome.

The congregationdispatched its first sistersfrom Canada to theU.S. in 1935, and SisterSozonta followed twoyears later.

“One would assumethere was a sense offear and trepidation forher,” says Sister Michele,who as ProvincialSuperior has headedthe Sister Sisters in theU.S. for the past 15years. Despite that, she

ways, Sister Sozonta“obediently accepted herfirst mission that would bethe beginning of a lifetimeof caring and lovingservice to God’s people”

She worked in parishministry for six years inMinneapolis, but soonfound herself in charge ofthe congregation’s newproperty in Sloatsburg,purchased in 1941. Theoriginal parcel was theTable Rock estate,developed by descendantsof both AlexanderHamil ton and J.P.Morgan.

Sister Sozonta arrived in1944 and until 1950,Sister Michele says, “sheplanted the seed for allthat one sees today” on a

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property that covers 265acres, including asweeping stone grotto - areplica of the grotto ofLourdes - and Stations ofthe Cross with acommanding view of theRamapo Mountains.

In those days there wereabout 100 sisters living inSloatsburg. Sister Sozontawas the field general whodeployed them into theNew York City subwaysystem, seeking donationsfrom riders to allow thesisters to do their work -teaching, adult care,pilgrimage, operating aretreat house andsupporting the Byzantinediocese.

Once on the platforms, thesisters also ministered tothe poor, lonely andhomeless, listening to theirconcerns and sorrows andoffering prayers. The workearned the sisters anickname - “the angels ofthe subway.”

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From 1944 to 1978, thesisters ran a boardingschool for girls, St. Mary’sVi l la Academy, inSloatsburg. There are stillweekend religious retreatson the grounds much ofthe year. For part of thesummer, most of theremaining 31 SisterServants in the U.S. visitthe Sloatsburgmotherhouse. EachAugust, the congregationhosts thousands of pilgrimsjust before the Feast of theAssumption,. Thecongregation alsooperates St. Joseph’sAdult Care Home, a 31-bed facility where SisterSozonta now lives. Thehome will make 70 yearsserving the Rockland areain 2012.

One-to-one ministry hasalways been central toSister Sozonta’s work.

When she worked inMinneapolis, she met atroubled young woman

and devoted her time tocounseling her and helpingher through life’s trials.Eventually, the youngwoman followed SisterSozonta’s path into theSister Servants, becomingSister David. Later, SisterSozonta longevitypermitted her to helpfriends, advocating for herin her final days in a nursinghome.

Those who are called tothe religious life, muchlikethose who serve in themilitary, move often as theirassignments and roleschange. Unlike most, SisterMichele says, SisterSozonta accumulatedfr iends rather thanshedding them as shemoved about.

Over the years, SisterSozonta worked inteaching and schooladministration, earned a

nursing degree andworked as a licensedpracticul nurse. Sheworked in parish ministryunt i l 2002 at theImmaculate ConceptionCathedral in Philadelphia.

As her hearing hasdeteriorated, SisterSozonta carr ies herministry by constantlywriting letters, especiallyto the elderly and alone,but also to young peoplewho are ill. In the caseof one young boy, shesays, “The doctors helphim physically, but notemotionally, I try to fillthat gap.”

“They prayed for me andI prayed for them,” shesays, “It made kind of anice union”.

(taken from RocklandJournel News , editorBob Baird)

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Strengtheningthe Churchat Home

There are many diocesesright here in the UnitedStates whose parishesstruggle to keep theirdoors open. Thesedioceses are classified ashome missions and cannotmaintain pastoralprograms like catechesis,youth ministry, andseminary formation ontheir own. The CatholicHome Missions Appealsupports these dioceses byfunding essential ministries,including aid to vulnerableparishes. Please begenerous in this Appealand help strengthen theChurch at home.

In most dioceses,this Appeal willoccur the weekendof April 30-May 1.

www.usccb.org/nationalcollections

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EASTERN CATHOLIC BISHOPS PLAN “ENCOUNTER 2012”

St Louis, MO—March 17,2011 An intensive two-daymeeting was held thisweek within sight of thecity’s iconic Gateway Archand the forward-lookingMuseum of WestwardExpansion.

For it was in this settingthat delegates fromEastern Catholic Churchesfrom across the countrygathered to formulateplans for a trend-settingevent scheduled for nextyear.

Groundwork for thegathering was begun morethan a year ago whenmembers of ECED (EasternCathol ic EparchialDirectors of ReligiousEducation) formed a sub-committee to explore waysto convene catechists andother interested personsfor a program designedto share experience andexpertise in communicatingthe Gospel message tothe perhaps million-plusmembers of the country’svaried Eastern CatholicTraditions.

Twice before similar“Encounters” wereconvened. The f irst ,organized by Rome, washeld in 1999 in Boston,open primarily to bishopsof the multi-ritual EasternCatholic Churches withparishes in the UnitedStates of traditions that

The planners for the “Together in Christ” Encounter of 2012 are:Seated (L-R) Sr Marion Dobos, OSB; Bishop Nicholas Samra; Dr Barbara Y.Lutz; Sr Jean Marie Cihota, OSBM. Standing (L-R) Fr John Lucas; V RevGeorge David; Mitred Archpriest John Kachuba; Msgr Peter Waslo, V RevGregory Noga; Mr Nazar Sloboda; Archimandrite Nicholas Zachariadis; RevPaul Voida; Rev Edward Cimbala.

include the Armenian,Byzantine and Syriacliturgical families.In 2006 in Chicago, the

“Encounter” wasbroadened to present aprogram that was opento a larger number ofparticipants—primarilythose in eparchial(diocesan) catecheticaloffices. Here, too wascommemorated the 35th

year of collaborationbetween Eastern CatholicChurches whosecombined resourcesproduced texts, audio andvisual products and otheritems to present authenticEastern theology. Theresultant endeavorsuppl ies educationalmaterial distributed by

God With Us Publication,the product of the work ofECED, the publishing armof ECA (the EasternCathol ic Bishops ofAmerica.)ECA forms Region XV of

the United StatesConference of CatholicBishops.

For the third “Encounter”on the theme “Together inChrist,” the thrust is toinvolve as many of thoseinvolved in education andevangelization programsof these Eastern CatholicChurches. Since thematerial produced byGod With Us provides aPreK-8 series of texts andteacher manuals, as wellas a wide assortment of

material for high school,college or other adultenrichment programs, thisplanned “Encounter” is anoutgrowth of the Churches’mission to “teach allnations.”

This week’s delegateswere chosen by thehierarchs of the EasternCatholic Churches to cometogether for the purposeof providing a programthat assists that mission.The sub-committee of

ECED had met four timesalready: in Orlando,Florida, Sybertsvi l le,Pennsylvania, Detroit,Michigan and Houston,Texas, to form a

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framework upon which thedelegates can build. Thesub-committee includesBishop NICHOLAS (Samra)of the Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, (Newton,Massachusetts); Very Rev,Gregory Noga and DrBarbara Y. Lutz of theByzantine Cathol icEparchy of Passaic (NewJersey); and Fr John Lucasof the Byzantine UkrainianEparchy of St Nicholas inChicago, each of whomexplained aspects of theprogram.

Upon the conclusion ofthe meeting in St Louis, thedelegates were assignedtasks to provide a workingplan with details to bemade available as soonas there is specif icinformation to report.

The original concept isto hold a week-end( F r i d a y - S u n d a y )“Encounter” in threegeographic areas of thecountry with sizeable

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populat ions ofvarious EasternCatholics: for theEast Coast, the NewYork/New Jerseyarea; in Cleveland(to serve Detroit,Chicago andPittsburgh areas);and a West Coastsi te in SouthernCali fornia. Theplanning processhas a target date oflate summer, early fall,2012 for the three“Encounter” sites.

Along with the co-chairs,delegates able to bepresent were: Sr JeanMarie Cihota, OSBM,Byzantine RuthenianEparchy in Phoenix; RevEdward Cimbala,Byzantine RuthenianEparchy of Passaic; VeryRev George David,Byzantine RomanianEparchy of St George,Canton OH; Sr MarionDobos, OSB, ByzantineRuthenian Archeparchy of

Pi t tsburgh; MitredArchpriest John Kachuba,Byzantine RuthenianEparchy of Parma, OH;Mr Nazar Sloboda,Byzantine UkrainianEparchy of St Nicholas,Chicago; Fr Paul Voida,Byzantine RomanianEparchy, Canton; MsgrPeter Waslo, ByzantineUkrainian Archeparchy ofPhiladelphia; and Rt RevArchimandrite NicholasZachariadis, ByzantineRomanian Eparchy inCanton. Unable to attendwere Rev Frank Kalabat,Chaldean Diocese of St

Thomas, Bloomfield, MIand Sr Ann Laszok,OSBM, ByzantineUkrainian Eparchy of StJosaphat, Parma, OH.

Insofar as a number ofCanadian EasternCatholics have expressedinterest in the eventssurrounding the planned“Encounter 2012,” theinformation is being madeavailable to them, and aninvitation extended to thosewho wish to participate.

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28th Annual PYSANKA WORKSHOP

AND EASTER BAZAAR

Sunday, April 10th

, 2011

PYSANKA WORKSHOP: 2 pm - 5 pm (registration 1-2 pm)

Learn to decorate Easter Eggs the traditional Ukrainian way. Detailed A/V

presentation, personalized instruction, materials & supplies included.

Workshop Fee: Adults: $20 | Children under 12: $12

BUFFET LUNCHEON "Traditional Ukrainian": 11 a.m. until the food is gone.

EASTER BAZAAR: 12 noon - 4 pm. Many vendors --Traditional Ukrainian arts and

crafts, pysanka kits, how-to books, videos, traditional foods & baked goods, smoked

meats: kovbasa (smoked sausage), kabanos, bochok (rib bacon), poliadvytsia (lean

Canadian bacon).

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Come and Get to Know Your Clergy And Religious Men and Women!

Rev. Ivan Demkiv

Rector of the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Philadelphia, PA

The True Paycheck of Answering God’s Call (Part 1)

Once, an aged evangelical minister once told me while I was working Bingo, “Hey!! You might not be getting paid doing what you do, but believe it, what God will pay you is better than any paycheck in the world.” Now the good reverend minister was certainly a well known and good-hearted character, but those words ring especially true when it comes to answering a call to the priesthood. Unfortunately, the cares and harsh reality of the word often prevents us from seeing the rewards that God has for us. Yet Christ Himself tells us that if we truly believe, we can tell mountains to throw themselves into the sea and it would happen. What an amazing blessing, what an amazing gift that we would receive by the power of faith! God does reward all Christians, both cleric and lay person. True, one does not become a millionaire by becoming a priest. Money, power, fame, are not the true rewards of a priest. The true reward of a priest is more precious than any of those things. The true reward of the priest is the love of God and what he does in God’s name, which not only enriches himself but also the people around him. His reward is salvation in Christ, which by through his deeds, inspires other to seek salvation in Christ.

Rev. Paul J. Makar

Perhaps you feel that God may be calling you to service in His Church?

If you would like to discuss God’s call to a

vocation in your life, do not hesitate to contact:

Rev. Paul J. Makar Director of Vocations

Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia 827 North Franklin Street

Philadelphia, PA 19123-2097

Phone: 1-215-627-0143 Fax: 1-215-627-0377

E-mail: ukrvocations@catholic.org

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St. Nicholas Ukrainian CatholicSchool Donates to the Parish

On Sunday, March 20th, the St. Nicholas School PTAand parents presented Fr. Andriy Dudkevych with acheck for $25,000.00 in gratitude for the continuedsupport of the school by the parishioners. St. NicholasSchool, Passaic, NJ, is one of the few remainingUkrainian Catholic elementary schools in ourArchdioceses.

It was through their continued hard work at fundraising,that the PTA was able to make such a donation. Thisyear a new event, a carnival, is being added to their repertoire of fundraising events. The carnival is a 4-day fun filled, family friendly event. Children’s rides and games, as well as food will be available. Localfire protection services will drop by with a genuine fire engine. The event will run from Thursday, May5th through Sunday, May 8th. We hope to see you all at our carnival!

Bishop Yulian Gbur (Eparch of Stryj) has fallenasleep in the Lord on March 24, 2011

He was born onDecember 4, 1942, in thevillage of Bryzava, nearPrzemysl (Poland). In1947 together with hisparents during Operation“Visla” he was re-settledin northern Poland. Hereceived secondaryeducation in the Societyof the Divine Word(Verbist) seminary in Nisi.He studied philosophyand theology in the Verbistmajor seminary.

He was ordained a prieston June 21, 1970, byArchbishop AdamCardinal Kozlowiecki,S.J., in Zambia.

During 1964-65 heserved in the military. Aftercompletion of theologicalstudies he served as

pastor of the Greek-Cathol ic parishes inKrakow (1970-1973).From July 10, 1973, hewas pastor of theUkrainian parishes inGurowo-Ilawecke andOstryj Bard (Poland) until1983. In a year headdit ional ly gainedresponsibility for the parishin Pjenenzno, serving aspastor unti l 1993. In1982-1991 he fulfilled theobligations of the dean ofthe Olsztyn Deanery.

By the decree of Primateof Poland Stefan CardinalWyszynski on June 11,1983, he was appointedvis i tator for Greek-Catholics in Poland andthe consultant of thePrimate in matters ofadministration of the

Ukrainian Greek-CatholicChurch.

On April 26, 1991, wasappointed theprotosynkellos (chancellor)of the Eparchy of Przemysl.

On July 7, 1994, in theCathedral of Saint Georgein Lviv the ordination ofBishop Yulian took place.He was ordained by HisBeatitude Myroslav IvanCardinal Lubachivsky. InJuly 1994 he wasappointed protosynkellosof the Lviv Archeparchy.

In 1995 the Synod ofBishops of the UGCCelected him as Secretaryof the Patr iarchalCathedral of the UGCC.He was given theresponsibility of preparing

and conducting the FirstSession of the PatriarchalCouncil of the UGCC.In October 1996 he waselected as Secretary ofthe Synod of Bishops ofthe UGCC. SinceNovember 18, 2000, hehas been the eparchialbishop of the StryjEparchy.

During the Synod in 2001he fulfilled the duties ofthe Secretary of theSynod of Bishops of theUGCC. (www.ugcc.org)

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Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel(March 26)

As Jesus walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting atthe tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levigot up and followed him. While Jesus was having dinner atLevi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating withhim and his disciples, for there were many who followed him.When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw himeating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples:“Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” On hearingthis, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor,but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”(Ìk. 2, 14-17)

On March 26th, on thesecond day after thefeast of theAnnunciat ion, theChurch celebrates thesynaxis of the ArchangelGabriel.

The archangels areintermediaries betweenGod and men, theyreveal to people themysteries of faith, theprophecies, and anunderstanding of the willof God, they announcegreat and gloriousthings: “For the LordHimself will descendfrom heaven with ashout, with the voice ofthe archangel, and withthe triumph of God, andthe dead in Christ shallrise first; then we whichare alive and remainshall be caught uptogether with them inthe clouds…” (1 Thess.4:16-17).

The Archangel Gabrielwas chose by God toannounce to the Holy

Mosaic in Shenandoah, PA

Virgin Mary, and togetherwith Her to all people, thegreat joy of the incarnationof our Saviour Jesus Christ,the Son of God. It isprecisely for this reasonthat on the day followingthe Annunciation, whichglorifies the Holy VirginMary, in thanks to the Lordthe Christians venerate theArchangel Gabriel, whopart ic ipated in thesacrament of our salvation.

Even in the Old Testamentthere are testimonies of theseven highest angels(archangels) of God, equalin rank and honor. If thecount of the Archangelsbegins with Michael, thewarrior and conqueror ofGod’s enemies, thenGabriel stands in secondplace. He is sent by theLord to announce andexplain the DivineMysteries.

When the prophet Danielwas sent a vision from Godconcerning the fate of theJewish people, but did not

understand it, it was theArchangel Gabriel whowas sent to explain thevis ion to him. TheArchangel Gabriel himselftestifies to the high priestZacharias, announcing tohim the forthcoming birthof his son John: “I amGabriel, that stand in thepresence of God, and amsent to speak unto thee,and to show thee theseglad tidings” (Luke 1:19).This shows that theArchangel Gabriel isextraordinarily close to theLord and is sent by Himto announce the greatestmystery relating to thesalvation of mankind.

According to Churchtradition, it was ArchangelGabriel who announcedto the righteous Joachimand Anna the birth of theirdaughter, the Virgin Mary,and i t was he whoannounced to the HolyVirgin Mary Her gloriousdormition and ascent toheaven.

When on the eve of Hissuffering on the Cross theLord Jesus Christ prayedin the Garden ofGethsemane to the pointof bloody sweat, it wasthe Archangel Gabrielwho, according toChurch tradition, wassent from the heavens tofortify Him.

The myrrh-bearingwomen heard the joyoustidings of the resurrectionof our Lord Jesus Christfrom two angels, one ofwhom was theArchangel Gabriel.

On icons he is usuallydepicted with a floweringbranch from paradise,brought by him to theHoly Virgin.

(www.holy-transfiguration.org)

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Children at the Cathedral learned how to make Pysanky

The children in the SundayCatechism class at theUkrainian Cathol icCathedral of theImmaculate Conception inPhiladelphia, PA, learnedhow to make pysanky onMarch 20, 2011.

Ukrainian Easter eggs areknown in the Ukrainian

Sr. Evhenia helps a student make a pysanka.

language as pysanky.One egg is called apysanka and several eggsare cal led pysanky.Pysanka comes from theUkrainian word pysaty,which means “to write.”

The class was led by JohnDrozd, Jr. with the help ofRev. Archpriest Daniel

Troyan, Sr. Timothea,MSMG, and Sr. Evhenia,MSMG.

The children had funlearning about themeaning of dif ferentsymbols that are drawn onpysanky: the trianglesymbolizes the Holy Trinitybecause of its three points,

netting reminds us thatJesus was a fisherman, anda fish is a common symbolfor Christ.

Rev. Archpriest DanielTroyan also explained tothe children that the eggis a symbol of new lifeused during the time of theResurrection.

Watch a video from the pysanky class on our blog atwww.thewayukrainian.blogspot.com

Sr. Timothea helps the children put beeswax intotheir “kistka”. “Kistka” is the Ukrainian word forthe writing tool used to decorate pysanky. (Continued on next page)

(Photos: Teresa Siwak)

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"THE WAY" Pysanka

Dying the Pysanka different colors.Rev. Archpriest Daniel Troyan removes

the wax from the pysanka.

(continued from previous page)Children at the Cathedral learned how to make Pysanky

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March 26, 2011: Archeparchial Women’s Day.For information call Sr. Dorothy Ann, OSBM215-663-9153 or e-maildabusowski@stbasils.com

March 27, 2011: Potato Pancake Dinner,Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, 3015W. 3rd St, Chester, PA, 610-494-8734

April 1-3, 2011: Men's Vocations DiscernmentRetreat, Philadelphia, PA. For information callFr. Paul J. Makar 215-627-0143 or emailukrvocations@catholic.org

April 3, 2011: Ukrainian Cultural Exhibit &Craft Sale, Ss. Peter & Paul, 20 Nottingham St,Plymouth, PA. For information call Janina 570-759-2824.

April 3, 2011: Lenten Afternoon of PrivatePrayer 2-4pm. Basilian Spirituality Center, FoxChase Manor, PA, 215-780-1227.

April 8-10, 2011: Resurrection Matins LiturgicalMusic Workshop, Philadelphia, PA. Forinformation call Fr. Dan at 215-922-2917.

April 9, 2011: Centennial Celebration SpringSymposium - Our Basilian Heritage - BasilianSpirituality Center

April 10, 2011: Pysanka Workshop and EasterBazaar at Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine,4250 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC20017 http://www.ucns-holyfamily.org

April 10, 2011: Spaghetti Dinner at HolyGhost Ukrainian Catholic Church, 315 4th Street,West Easton, PA 610-252-4266

April 16, 2011: Easter Bazaar at Nativity ofthe BVM, 630 Laurel St., Reading, PA (12-4)

April 21, 2011: Holy Thursday Service(Washing of Feet) at Assumption Catholic Church,684 Alta Vista Pl, Perth Amboy, NJ. 732-826-0767 or www.assumptioncatholicchurch.net

May 23-25, 2011: Spring Clergy Conference inHershey, PA.

June 5, 2011: The Archeparchial Office of ReligiousEducation will hold the 1st Annual Festival of Children'sReligious songs, at the Cathedral in Philadelphia,PA. Please contact Fr. Volodymyr Popyk at 215-627-0143 or Ukrainian Catholic Priests.

June 18, 2011: Centennial Open House - BasilianMotherhouse

June 26, 2011: 12 to 6 pm - Ukrainian Festivaland Dinner at St. Anne’s Ukrainian Catholic Church- 1545 Easton Road - Warrington, PA 18976

September 26-29, 2011: Clergy Retreat in LongBranch, NJ.

October 2, 2011: Centennial Pilgrimage - Sistersof St. Basil the Great

November 6, 2011: Sisters of the Order of St.Basil the Great celebrate their Centennial with aLiturgy at the Cathedral, Philadelphia, PA.

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