05/16/10 - Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia

Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia
VOL. 71 - No. 9
May 16, 2010
ENGLISH VERSION
TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
CELEBRATES 125TH ANNIVERSARY
SHAMOKIN, PA
Transfiguration of
Our Lord Ukrainian
Catholic
Church,
Shamokin, celebrated its
125 th Anniversary on
Sunday, April 25, 2010.
A Hierarchical
Divine Liturgy was
celebrated at 11:00 AM.
by the Most Rev. Stefan
Soroka, Metropolitan
Archbishop of the
Ukrainian
Catholic
Archdiocese
of
Philadelphia. The Liturgy
was concelebrated with
several area priests, and
the responses were sung
by a combined Deanery
choir. Members of the
Knights of Columbus
formed an honor guard,
and men of the Holy
Name Society seated the that they needed God” to
congregation and later help them survive in this
directed
them
to new land.
Communion.
Early
church
In his homily, members would gather in
Metropolitan Archbishop Excelsior when the
Soroka noted the rich Shenandoah priest was
history of Transfiguration able to celebrate the
Church . He stated that Divine Liturgy. Therefore,
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Ukrainian descent “knew (continued on next page)
TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
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Transfiguration Parish
traces its beginning to the
devout group of Ukrainians
that worshipped in the
Whitney School in
Excelsior, in December, of
1884.
As the number of
immigrants increased, a
permanent Church building
was
needed.
The
Brotherhood of Sts. Cyril
and Methodius assumed
the responsibility of
erecting a Church to
conform to the Greek
Catholic tradition of
worship. This first Church,
dedicated in 1889, was
located in the Fifth Ward
area of Shamokin,
bounded by the streets of
Pine, Pearl , and Vine. As
the Parish Community
continued to grow, the
current Church was
constructed on Shamokin
Street,
and
was
consecrated in 1905.
Seated, left to right, Joanna Wolfe, Donna Rumberger, Virginia Korbich,
Olena Bilyk, and Maryann Charnosky; Standing, left to right, Ed Bendas,
Steve Chowka, Msgr. James Melnick, Msgr. Peter Waslo, Metropolitan
Archbishop Stefan Soroka, Rev. Daniel Troyan, Rev. Stepan Bilyk, David
Kaleta, Rev. Mark Fesniak, Deacon Ted Spotts, Denise Fanella, and Bob
Bendas.
*Several committee members were not available for photo.
The Metropolitan
also mentioned the
historical events that the
Parish had witnessed in its
125 years of existence. In
addition, he noted the
many spiritual events that
had taken place within its
walls, specifically Baptisms,
marriages, and funerals.
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TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
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A reception and
dinner followed at
Masser’s Banquet Hall, in
Paxinos, attended by over
250 parishioners and
guests. Music was
performed by Vic Boris and
Company, and special
entertainment
was
provided by several young
members of the Parish.
These included Dustin
Bendas, Anastasia Bilyk,
Stephan Bilyk, Elyse Kelley,
Victoria Kramer, Marielle
Miller, Madison Sandri,
Nicholas
Sandri,
Aleksandr Washuta,
Jonathan Washuta, Alexis
Wislotsky,
Joshua
Wislotsky, and Makayla
Wislotsky.
Guests were introduced by David Kaleta, and the invocation was given by the Rev. John Fields, Dean
of the South Anthracite Ukrainian Deanery. The main address was given by the Rev. Mark Fesniak, former
pastor of Transfiguration Church and current pastor of St. Nicholas Church in Minersville. Father Fesniak
detailed the rich history of the Parish noting the cultural influences of the Ukrainian people, as well as the many
traditions that are unique to the Byzantine Rite.
Parish reflections were made by Sir John Glowa, a life-long member and benefactor of Transfiguration
Parish, who presented a generous personal monetary anniversary gift. A tribute to the many volunteers and
friends of the Parish was given by Joanna (Chowka) Wolfe.
Pastoral remarks were made by the Rev. Stepan Bilyk who praised the work of the Anniversary
Committee and thanked all those in attendance. He also offered his gratitude to those who could not be
present but who remember Transfiguration Parish in their prayers, and through their generous contributions.
Father Bilyk then recognized two parishioners, Katie Labosky and Adam Klebasko, and thanked them
for their tireless work and dedication to Transfiguration Church .
Icons of the Holy Transfiguration, which were handcrafted of wood and made in Greece , were given to each
attendee. A commemorative DVD, narrated by Eddie Korbich, a Broadway actor and native son of the Parish,
will also be available. For information on purchasing either of these items, please visit the Parish website
(www.transfigurationchurchshamokin.com ) or call the church rectory at 570-648-5932.
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News about the Shroud of Turin Exhibit
The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia has
procured a replica of the Shroud of Turin from the Vatican for
public display and veneration. The 14' x 3' linen shroud
reproduction of the original Shroud has proven to be a great
gift for Evangelization.
Many pilgrims have visited the Cathedral at 830 North Franklin
Street in Philadelphia and have been moved to tears by the
image of the Crucified Man on the cloth. The symbol of the
Shroud has been an instrument of grace and conversion for
many who have come looking for healing, faith, and answers.
It has also unhardened many a heart and helped people
come to belief.
We have been graced with the visits of many schools and parishes during the past few
months. The roster includes: buses from: St. Charles Seminary in Philadelphia; the Stamford Diocese with
Bishop Paul; 2 buses from St. Eleanor’s Parish in Collegeville, PA; More than 500 people who attended the
Russ Breault Mystery Tour April 9-10; St. Josaphat’s School, Philadelphia; St. Nicholas School Minersville, PA;
Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Shrine, Washington DC; St. Denis’s School, Havertown PA; Allentown High
School, Allentown PA; Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia; St. Ignatius School, Yardley PA; Saint Bede
The Venerable School, Holland, PA; St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Pottstown PA; Ss. Peter and Paul
Ukrainian Catholic Church Phoenixville, PA; Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Wilkesbarre; St.
Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Edwardsville PA; St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Jenkintown
PA.
Upcoming visits to the Shroud & Museum for May and June:
North Anthracite Deanery, Berwick PA; St. Stephen’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Tom’s River NJ; Assumption
School, Perth Amboy NJ; St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Annapolis Maryland; St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic
Church, McAdoo PA; Regina Angelorum School, Philadelphia, PA; Sowers: Seat of Wisdom School, PA; St.
Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Scranton PA.
We invite you to come and see for yourself! And like Thomas, “place your finger in His side
and in the nailmarks..and do not persist in your unbelief but come to believe! “
The scientific data of the Shroud has not been able to determine whether the Shroud of Turin is the actual burial
cloth of Jesus; but they also have not been able to state that it is not. According to Russ Breault, a renowned
international expert on the Shroud, “ the evidence put forth from science, history and scripture, if brought to
a court of law, would compel the jury to say it is the burial cloth of Jesus”. But in the end, the Shroud is still
one of the greatest mysteries of our time.
The linen cloth dates back to the time of Jesus and the vicinity of Jerusalem, using the plants/pollens found
on it. The blood stains on the cloth are consistent with blood from a wound injury and penetrate the cloth. The
image upon the cloth penetrates just two micro-fibers of the thread and are a negative imprint, which when
photographed becomes an actual photo of the man of the Shroud; an image which is also in 3-D. There is
no evidence of paint, stain, pigment, scorching or chemical residue to explain the presence of the image. All
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News about the Shroud of Turin Exhibit
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attempts in recent time to duplicate the image, even with all of modern technology have failed. Scientists
cannot explain how the image was formed. All of the markings on the Shroud: the scourging of the body, the
crown of thorns, nail marks in the feet and wrists, piercing in the side, the unbroken legs; all these are accurate
Scriptural details of the crucifixion and death of Jesus. The face of the Crucified Man is one we have become
familiar with since the early centuries. The face of Jesus we know today comes from the Shroud of Turin. There
is no physical description of Jesus in the Gospels. The face of the Shroud, when overlayed with all images of
Jesus from the 5th century are identical matches. So we believe the Shroud Image was the prototype for
centuries to come.
The Shroud of Turin Replica will be on display at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral until June
29, 2010. You can get more information by visiting their website at www.philashroud.org.
or by calling 215-922-2917.
The magnificent Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral is located in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, just
a few blocks from St. Peter’s Church, the resting place of St. John Neumann. The Cathedral is open Tuesday
and Thursday from 1:00-6:00PM and Saturday from 11:00-5:30PM and Sunday from 8:00AM-3:00PM. All
are welcome and invited.
During the month of May devotional services to the Mother of God, patroness of the Cathedral,
will be celebrated on:
Tuesday’s at 5:30PM
Wednesday’s at 6:30PM
Thursday’s at 5:30PM
Sunday’s at 3:00PM
There will be a Divine Liturgy celebrated on June 29th, the Feast of Sts Peter & Paul at 6:30PM
at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception to close the Shroud Exhibition. Please join with
our Archbishop Stefan Soroka, in prayer and thanksgiving for the many gifts of grace, faith and healing
obtained through these four months of pilgrimage to the Shroud . Like those healed by Jesus by his Word
and Presence , let us return to say “thank you”.
A Shroud Planning Meeting was held on April 28, 2010.
Standing (l to r): Teresa Siwak,
Sr. Timothea, MSMG, Sr.
Evhenia, MSMG, MetropolitanArchbishop Stefan Soroka, Rev.
Archpriest Daniel Troyan, Msgr.
Myron Grabowsky
Seated (l to r): Rev. Michael
Hutsko, Kenneth Hutchins, Rev.
Ivan Demkiv, Rev. Deacon
Charles Schultz
(Photo: Ihor Kovaliv)
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Groups from
Four Ukrainian
Parishes visited
the Shroud on
April 25, 2010
Msgr. Myron Grabowsky welcomed
groups from Pottstown, Phoenixville,
Wilkes Barre and Edwardsville on
April 25, 2010 at the Ukrainian
Catholic Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception in
Philadelphia.
Watch a video on our blog at
www.thewayukrainian.blogspot.com
St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church - Pottstown, PA &
Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church - Phoenixville, PA
Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church - Wilkes Barre, PA &
St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church - Edwardsville, PA
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St. Ignatius School, Yardley, PA, visited the Shroud Exhibit &
Treasury of Faith Museum on April 23, 2010
Over 150 students visited from
St. Ignatius School.
Rev. Archpriest Daniel Troyan talked
about the Shroud.
Students going from the Cathedral to the
Treasury of Faith Museum.
Students by the statue of
Metropolitan Andrew Sheptytsky.
Students at the Treasury of Faith Museum.
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Saint Bede The Venerable School, Holland, PA
Visited Shroud Exhibit on April 30, 2010
Rev. Archpriest Daniel Troyan spoke
to the students about the Shroud
and the Cathedral. Rev. Troyan
explained several icons at the
Cathedral including the Icon of the
Resurrection, the icons on the
iconostas, and answered students
questions about the Cathedral.
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Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the
First Ecumenical Council
After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed:
“Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son
may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all
people that he might give eternal life to all those you have
given him. Now this is eternal life: that they may know you,
the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work
you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your
presence with the glory I had with you before the world
began. “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me
out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and
they have obeyed your word. Now they know that everything
you have given me comes from you. For I gave them the
words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew
with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that
you sent me. I pray for them. I am not praying for the world,
but for those you have given me, for they are yours. All I
have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come
to me through them. I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to
you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name—the name you gave me—so that they may be one
as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None
has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled. “I am coming to you
now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within
them. (Jn.17, 1-13)
Nicea I.
The Sunday before Pentecost is called on our church calendar the Sunday of the Holy Fathers. On this day
each year we are asked to remember what our fathers did: specifically the 318 Church Fathers who came
together in 325 AD in Nicea to form the First Ecumenical Council. The Emperor Constantine had just put an
end to the bloody, three hundred-year persecution of the Church, during which 11 million Christians gave their
lives for Christ. Christians now began coming out of the catacombs to worship in churches. These 318 bishops
came together to define the teachings of Christ which were being challenged by false teachers. They gave
us, among other things, the Nicene Creed, the summary of our faith, which is still read at every Divine Liturgy.
Our Church is often called the Church of the Fathers because she maintains a living connection with these early
Church fathers. We are not a Church that was instituted a few years ago, or even a few centuries ago. As
Ukrainian Christians, we have inherited all the experience of 21 centuries of Christian living and thinking and
believing. We have behind us hundreds of believing men and women of every culture and tongue who
witnesses to the truth of the Gospel, often dying for it in order to hand it down to us. That is why when we
Eastern Christians pick up the Bible to read it, we do not act as if these 20 centuries of church history did not
exist. We read the Bible and we gain a better understanding of it because we consider how the Holy Spirit
has guided the Church Fathers in the past to interpret certain difficult passages in Scripture. This is what we
mean by Sacred Tradition.
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Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
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We do not mean a slavish attachment to the past. By Sacred Tradition we mean A LIVING CONNECTION
WITH THE ENTIRE PAST EXPERIENCE OF THE CHURCH, 21 centuries of it during which the Holy Spirit has
been acting and speaking through the Church. Our churches have a great sense of community. You will notice
that the Eastern Christian regardless of ethnic background never prays alone. We pray together with all the
saints who have passed on. We pray not as individuals but as members of the body of Christ, THE CHURCH.
We pray with the Theotokos, the Mother of God, the apostles, the martyrs and the saints of all the ages. They
are present at every liturgy as depicted in the iconography of our Churches. We, Christians do not stand
alone. Behind us stands a cloud of witnesses. Behind us, for example stand those 318 Church Fathers who
came to that First Ecumenical Council. They came, bearing the scars of martyrdom, of a persecuted
community. Some with only one eye and some with one arm. Two came without legs and some with
disfigured faces. They came with twisted and paralyzed limbs. They came from all over the Empire to bear
witness with their whole personality to the truth they believed: that Jesus Christ is Lord.
So every year, on the Sunday before Pentecost we are called to remember those who stand behind us. Those
who have already received the Holy Spirit. Remember the Apostles, the martyrs, the saints. Remember what
they suffered to make the Holy Spirit available to us next Sunday. And too, we must remember that like they,
we must pass on to others this same Holy Spirit by our words and deeds. So that in the words of the Apostle
James: “THE WORLD MAY SEE YOUR GOOD WORKS AND GLORIFY YOUR FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN.”
Four members of Schuylkill County Bar Association
honored at President’s Dinner
By Al DIETZ (Lehighton Times-News)
Pottsville, Pa.—Four members of
the Schuylkill County Bar Association were
honored for their 35 years as members at
the President’s Dinner held Thursday evening,
April 22 at the Pottsville Club in Pottsville.
Presented plaques were, William E.
Baldwin, Pottsville, president judge of the
Schuylkill County Court; Rev. Archpriest John
M. Fields, Frackville, who now is an ordained
priest and is pastor of Saint Michael’s
Ukrainian Catholic Church in Frackville and
administrator of Saint John’s Ukrainian
Catholic Church, in Maizeville, Gilberton,
but has maintained his membership from
his law days; Attorney Thomas K. Noonan,
Mahanoy City, and Attorney Frank L
Tamulonis, Jr., Pottsville.
Also honored was Attorney Frederick
J. Fanelli, past president of the bar, who
received a special recognition award.
Attorney William Burke, current president,
presided.
May 16, 2010
Schuylkill County Bar Association President’s Dinner
35 Year Member Award honorees at The Pottsville
Club. From left, William Burke, president, The Rev.
Archpriest John M. Fields, Esq., Thomas K. Noonan,
Esq., Frank L. Tamulonis, Jr., Esq., Hon. William E.
Baldwin, President Judge, and Frederick J. Fanelli,
Esq., past president. (Photo courtesy of The
Republican-Herald,
Jacqueline
Dormer,
photographer.)
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Holy Ghost Church, Chester PA
Holy Ghost Church, Chester, PA held their annual
Sviachene (Easter Dinner) on Sunday, April 18, after
the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy. This year, a performance
by Kazka, who sang traditional Ukrainian folk songs,
enchanted an audience of parishioners and guests.
Palm Sunday thru Pentecost is a special time at Holy
Ghost Parish, bringing parishioners and families together
in fellowship and spirituality. The children look forward
each year to participating in the Palm Sunday
procession. Also on this day, food baskets, prepared
by Apostleship of Prayer and parish volunteers, are
distributed to the homebound of our parish.
On Great Friday, the procession and veneration of
the tomb are held. Parishioners bring traditional food
baskets, lovingly prepared, as families gather for basket
blessing after Liturgy on Saturday evening and Easter
Sunday morning. These are the traditions we hold
dear to our hearts, as we join together as a Church
family, to celebrate the Risen Christ! Õðèñòîñ Âîñêðåñ!
Rev. John Ciurpita welcomes guests with distribution
of blessed eggs at annual Sviachene.
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Kazka enchants audience with performance of
Ukrainian folk songs at Sviachene.
Crossbearer Chris Lohr , alter server Alex Matikjiw
and CCD member Michael Nagy lead Great Friday
Procession.
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Easter Sunday procession celebrates
the Risen Christ.
Holy Ghost Church, Chester PA
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Parishioners participate in Great Friday Procession.
Children participate in
Great Friday Procession.
Parishioners receive palms and pussy willows;
food baskets for home-bound are distributed.
Children participate in Divine Liturgy on Palm Sunday.
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St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church
1545 Easton Road – Warrington, PA 18976
215-343-0779 (rectory) / 215-343-8060 (fax) / 215-343-9809 (activity center)
WEBSITE: www.stanneukrainiancc.com
E-MAIL: StAnneSecretary@comcast.net
Father Vasil Bunik - Administrator
You are cordially invited to join us for
THE BLESSING & DEDICATION
of our new
ICONOSTAS and CHURCH ICONOGRAPHY
DATE:
Saturday – July 24, 2010
PONTIFICAL DIVINE LITURGY
BLESSING & DEDICATION: 4 pm
Archbishop Metropolitan Stefan Soroka
Chief Celebrant and Homilist
RECEPTION & BANQUET:
BANQUET TICKETS:
TICKET DEADLINE:
6 pm (Activity Center)
$25 / adults
$10 / children (5 to 12 years)
Free – children under 5
July 15, 2010
Adult Buffet Menu:
Children’s Menu:
Appetizers & Salad
Mac & Cheese
Chicken Oscar
Hamburger Sliders &
Roast Beef in wine sauce
Hotdogs
Penne Pasta in Vodka Sauce
Mashed Potato Souffle
String bean Almondine
Mixed Vegs w/garlic butter sauce
Homemade Desserts
The Church will be open for tours during the banquet
For further information, please call Oksana Novitsky (215) 674-1284 in evening
Or send e-mail to stannesecretary@comcast.net
To purchase banquet tickets, please fill out the form, make check payable to “St. Anne Church”, detach it
Comcoma
and mail all to address listed above by July 15, 2010
NAME: __________________________________________________ Phone #: __________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________ City:_________________ State: ____ ZipCode: ________
E-mail Address: __________________________@___________________
Number of Tickets Requested: Adults ($25/ea) _______
Children ($10/ea) _______
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $_______
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St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church,
Northampton, PA
Easter, 2010, at St. John’s in
Northampton was marked by a packed
attendance at the services both on Holy
Saturday evening and on Easter Sunday
morning. The music led by three cantors
on Saturday evening, and the impressive
choir on Sunday morning was most
inspiring to all in attendance. In addition,
record numbers of people were present
for the three blessings of the traditional
Easter foods, and for the very successful
Easter Dinner “Sviachenne” held on the
Sunday of the Holy Myrrh-bearers.
The Easter Dinner was also
blessed with the presence of
three guest priests; the pastors
from Palmerton, West Easton
and Toms River.
Priests (l to r.) Rev. Evhen Moniuk,
Rev. Petro Zvarych, Very Rev.
Archpriest David Clooney, and
Rev. Ivan Turyk.
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Young Adults Spiritual Retreat held at
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic, NJ.
A young adults spiritual
retreat was held at St.
Nicholas Parish in Passaic,
NJ on Saturday, March 13,
2010. Very Rev. Ivan
Kaszczak, a professor at St
Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic
Seminary in Stamford,
Conn., was the retreat
moderator,
opening
remarks were made by Rev.
Andriy Dudkevych. The
retreat opened at 11:00
am with registration, orientation and an overview of the schedule for the day. The main topic of the retreat
was: “The role of the Young Adult in a Parish.” – To understand the role each of us plays in the community,
we must first understand what “Church” is and what makes up parish life in a “church”. The lecture
continued until 4:00 pm – where open discussion on the theme was then held. Following was an
opportunity for all to take part in the sacrament of Confession before attending the 5:00 pm Divine Liturgy.
Hearing the call of desire from within to attend this day were 22 young adults from the parish community.
L.U.C. NEWS: MAY MEETING ANNOUNCED
Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 20 Nottingham St., Plymouth, PA will host the next
meeting of the North Anthracite Council of the League of Ukrainian Catholics on Sunday, May 16, 2010.
Prayer Service begins at 2:00pm. With meeting and fellowship social to follow. Everyone is welcome at
our meetings: members, parishioners, friends, and neighbors. Members, please plan to attend, and
please bring along a new member! We are also reaching out to members who have not attended in
a while - please come to our May meeting! We miss you! Saints Peter & Paul Church and Hall in
Plymouth are air-conditioned and easily handicap accessible. For additional information contact Mrs.
Dorothy Jamula, President at 570 822-5354 or AndrJm5@aol.com (Submitted by: Paul Ewasko)
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Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union
SUMMER INTERNSHIP | 2010
Are you a driven and outgoing student with a genuine
interest in business, finance, law, and accounting?
The USFCU Summer Internship program is a 10 week program
commencing June 14 and ending August 14. Interns would work for
6 weeks in the credit union loan or internal audit department, would be
expected to attend employee training programs and would be permitted
to observe at least some parts of our meetings of the Board of Directors.
As part of the 10 week program, interns would spend up to 4 weeks
"shadowing" members of the Board of Directors and/or Supervisory
Committee in their "day jobs" thus gain exposure to the day to day
work life experiences of various professionals.
“Drive-In Window Service”
Години праці:
Понеділок 11:00—7:00
Вівторок 11:00—7:00
Середа
Закрито
YOU provide the initiative; WE provide the support
to help you SUCCEED.
Четвер
11:00—7:00
П´ятниця 11:00—7:00
Субота
9:00—2:00
Ласкаво просимо!
Graduating high-school seniors and college students are eligible for the
program. Please find more information about the program at
www.ukrfcu.com or any USFCU branch.
Application deadline: May 31, 2010.
Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union
1729 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111
215-725-4430 1-888-765-8282 Fax: 215-725-0831
1729 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111
215-725-4430
www.ukrfcu.com
www.ukrfcu.com
Take me out to the Ballgame and
support Pokrova Council #13561!
At 7:05 on the evening of Wednesday, June 16, Pokrova Council
#13561 Knights of Columbus of St. Mary Church are going to
watch the Camden Riversharks play the York Revolution. Every $12.00 ticket
you purchase will provide much needed funds for the Knights and St. Mary
Church. If the date is not convenient, you can purchase a voucher, which you
can trade in to attend a game on a different date. Knights and their families will
be working a concession stand, which will net our council additional revenue from
purchases made at the stand (excluding alcohol).
This is an opportunity to have a great time while helping the Knights of Columbus
and St. Mary Church.
Contact Pete Letenauchyn at (215) 757-7768
or Steve Schaeber at (215) 968-5640 or e-mail:
pokrova@catholic.org for information or tickets.
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Pennsylvania Catholic Conference article for May 2010
A Pennsylvania Primary Primer
By A.B. Hill
Tuesday, May 18, 2010, is primary election day in Pennsylvania.
What is a primary a ballot in the general office. Questionnaire
responses are posted
election?
election.
online
at
A primary election is the Who is running in www.pacatholic.org/faithpreliminary step in the P e n n s y l v a n i a ’ s politics.
process of electing a primary this year?
candidate running for
office. Voters cast ballots Statewide, Pennsylvanians
in the primary to choose will elect a U.S. Senator, Most candidates have an
their party’s nominees to governor, and lieutenant official campaign website
run in the general governor. Locally, they will that contains information
election. Pennsylvania is elect Members of about their views and
a primary state.
Congress,
state opinions on many issues.
representatives and half of Researching candidates for
public office is an important
Who can vote in the the state senate.
way for voters to inform
primary?
Where can I learn their conscience before
Pennsylvania’s primary about the candidates’ deciding whom to support.
election is closed, positions on important
Why vote in the
meaning only registered issues?
Pennsylvania primary
members can vote for
their political party’s As part of a broad effort election?
candidate (for example, to educate people about
issues
facing
registered Republicans do candidates and their The
not vote in the positions on issues Pennsylvania now and in
Democratic primary; third important to Catholic the coming years present
party voters cannot vote voters, the Pennsylvania serious moral, ethical and
unless a candidate from Catholic Conference (PCC) social justice questions. As
their own party is on the sent a questionnaire to faithful citizens, it is
ballot; voters who are candidates for statewide important to ask ourselves,
registered
as office to give them the what are we doing about
Independents do not vote opportunity to make their these questions and
at all in primaries).
positions known on key concerns? How do we
specific issues. The PCC fairly share our blessings
confront
the
You do not have to join publishes the answers they and
a political party to vote provide for educational challenges we face? What
or to be a candidate for purposes only; the PCC kind of nation or
public office. Every does not endorse Commonwealth do we
registered voter may cast candidates for political want? What kind of world
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do we want to help
shape? Who will lead
our government in
pursuing these ends?
The primary election is the
first step in the electoral
process.
To steer
Pennsylvania in the right
direction, we must start
by voting in the Primary
with an educated and
informed conscience.
Where can I get more
information about
my polling place?
Details about absentee
ballot applications,
polling place locations
and demonstrations of
how to use local voting
systems are found online
at www.votespa.com.
Hill is Communications
Director
of
the
Pennsylvania Catholic
Conference – the public
affairs
arm
of
Pennsylvania’s Catholic
bishops and the Catholic
dioceses of Pennsylvania.
God Bless Those Receiving First Penance
Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church
Hillside, NJ, on April 18, 2010
Ariana Shatynski, Nicholas Senyk and Julia
Pelesz pose with Fr. Joseph Szupa.
Special prayer and candle service for the
children and their families.
(l to r) Otto Joseph Mezei,
Christina Maria Zaichlyi,
and Teddey Zhmut are
pictured with their families,
Sr. Timothea, MSMG,
pastor Rev. Ivan Demkiv,
and teacher Sr. Evhenia
Prusnay, MSMG.
Ukrainian Catholic
Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception
Philadelphia, PA, on
May 2, 2010
St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church
Philadelphia, PA, on May 2, 2010
(l to r) 1st row: Oleksa Luzhetsky, Orest Luzhetsky,
2nd row: Chrystyna Biletska, Yustyna Biletska,
and Anastasiya Bloshchynska (poem reciter)
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The children with their families, Rev. Taras
Svirchuk, C.SsR. and pastor Rev. Ihor
Bloshchynskyy. (photo: Stephen Fartuszok)
CALENDAR
EVENTS
OF
CALENDAR
OF
EVENT
May 16, 2010 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M.: The
Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church
will host “A Traditional Ukrainian Dinner” at
its social hall, 1564 Allentown Road, Lansdale
(Towamencin Township), PA. Enjoy generous
portions of tasty homemade Ukrainian ethnic foods
and baked goods: Pyrohy (Ukrainian pierogies);
Holubtsi; Ukrainian Kielbasa Sausages, Sauerkraut,
Breads, Beverages, and Desserts. Also, enjoy
displays and demonstrations of Ukrainian folk arts
and crafts by artists: Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter
Eggs); Vyshyvanky (embroidery) and Gerdany
(beadwork jewelry), all of which will be available
for purchase. Tickets are $10.00 per person at the
door with seating in the social hall. For advance
tickets or more information, call Mike at (215) 7154871.Take-outs are available.
June 29, 2010: Closing of the Shroud of Turin
Exhibition with a Divine Liturgy at 6:30pm at the
Cathedral, 830 N. Franklin St., Philadelphia, PA.
www.philashroud.org
May 16, 2010: Ordination of Paul J. Makar at
2:30PM at the Cathedral (Philadelphia, PA)
August 13-15, 2010: Sister Servants of Mary
Immaculate's Holy Dormition Pilgrimage, Sloatsburg,
NY.
May 16, 2010: Annual Pilgrimage "Zarvanytska,
Mother of God" at 12:30pm, Christ the King
Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1629 W. Cayuga St.,
Philadelphia, PA 19140
May 25, 2010:
Cathedral.
Clergy Day of Reflection at
June 6-13, 2010: Bermuda Cruise with St.
Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church, Toms River,
NJ 732-928-3792.
July 18, 2010: Centennial Anniversary of St. Vladimir
Ukrainian Catholic Church, 70 Zerby Ave, Edwardsville,
PA at 1:30 followed by a Banquet. Last day to purchase
banquet tickets is July 11, 2010 call Helen at 570655-2815 for more information.
July 24, 2010: St. Anne's, 1545 Easton Rd,
Warrington, PA. 4pm - Pontifical Divine Liturgy and
Blessing of Iconostas and Iconography by Archbishop
Stefan. 6 pm - Banquet. See our website
www.stanneukrainiancc.com for banquet info and
invitation. Call 215-674-1284 for more information.
October 2-3, 2010: Annual Pilgrimage to the Mother
of God, Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great, Fox
Chase Manor, PA.
November 21, 2010: Opening Divine Liturgy and
Reception, Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great,
Centennial Celebration (for invited guests only)
March 26, 2011: Archeparchial Women’s Day
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June 16, 2010: Knights of Columbus and St.
Mary Church Fundraiser at Ballgame. For
information call 215-757-7768.
June 27, 2010: St. Anne's, 1545 Easton Rd,
Warrington, PA. 12 pm to 6 pm - ANNUAL
UKRAINIAN DINNER & FESTIVAL - A traditional
Ukrainian Dinner will be served for $10/platter
which includes 2 pyrohy, 1 holubschi, kielbasa,
sauerkraut, rye bread, beverage and homemade
dessert. Additional items will also be available.
Entertainment will be “The Villagers” and Kaska
Dance School. Items will also be available for
sale by vendors. Call 215-343-3948 for more
information.
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May 16, 2010
THE WAY Staff
Msgr. Peter Waslo, Teresa Siwak, Fr. Ihor Royik
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