VOL. 73 - No. 13 AUGUST 12, 2012 ENGLISH VERSION

Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia

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Bishop Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, led a retreat for theMissionary Sisters of the Mother of God

An annual retreat for the Missionary Sisters of the Mother of God was held in the middle of July at theMotherhouse for the Missionary Sisters of the Mother of God in Philadelphia. Bishop Paul Chomnycky, OSBM,was the retreat speaker and he spoke on the theme of Women in the Bible. Pictured (l to r): Sr. Martin Rodko,MSMG, Mother Evhenia Prusnay, MSMG, Sr. Thomas Buhay, MSMG, Bishop Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, Sr.Maria Kelly, MSMG, Sr. Yosaphata Litvenczuk, MSMG, and Sr. Timothea Konyu, MSMG.

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Changes at the ChanceryOn July 31, 2012, Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Sorokaand the staff of the Chancery wished Sr. Lydia Anna Sawka,OSBM, good luck on her promotion to be the Principal of St.Basil Academy. A luncheon was held at the Archbishop'sresidence where Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka and

the Chancery Staff expressed their gratitudeto Sr. Lydia Anna Sawka, OSBM, for herhard-work and dedication as the Secretaryto Metropolitan Stefan over the past elevenyears. Congratulations to Sr. Lydia on herpromotion. Many Happy Years! MnohayaLita!

WelcomeMrs. Olga Kuzewycz

Welcome to the Chancery Mrs. OlhaKuzewycz who is the new Secretary toMetropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka.She started at the Chancery in July. Inthe picture to the right, MetropolitanStefan is holding the door of the Chanceryopen and welcoming her as his newSecretary! The Chancellor, Msgr. PeterWaslo is also pictured. Congratulations!Mnohaya Lita!

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Plast Scouts Perform Spring CleaningGood Deed in Sloatsburg, NY

By Christian Patti

In photo (left to right): Christian Patti, Paul Temnycky, DanielWanio, Sr Kathleen Hutsko, SSMI, Alex Rybchuk, Pavlo Kravchuk.

On June 8, 2012, the Plast group Sokoly (Falcons), part of the31st kurin (unit) honoring Ivan Vyhovsky from Passaic, NJ, helpedwith spring cleaning at the grounds of the Sister Servants of MaryImmaculate in Sloatsburg, NY. The five scouts, pictured above, moved and arranged 85 picnic tables andtheir benches, as well as 9 park benches, for the sisters.

The Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate rely on volunteer support from the Ukrainian Catholic community.These scouts responded to the request of Sister Kathleen Hutsko, SSMI, Provincial Superior, to help inpreparation for the yearly pilgrimage, this year on August 11 and 12, 2012. Sister Kathleen said, “Thereis so much preparation needed to be done and we can’t do it without volunteers. We’re grateful to thePlast youth for coming to assist us.”

SISTERSSERVANTS’

JUBILEE

On Saturday, July 28, thechapel of St. Mary’s Villain Sloatsburg, NY was filledto overflowing with religious,family, friends and well-wishers for the celebrationof a Divine Liturgy ofThanksgiving on theoccasion of the jubilee forf ive Sisters Servants.Metropolitan Stefan Sorokawas the main celebrant ofthe liturgy, along withArchbishop Steven Sulykand Bishop PaulChomnycky.

The jubilarians are: Sr.Bernardine Symionow, Sr. Clare Holak, Sr. Thomas Hrynewich, Sr. Longina Gawrylow,and Sr. Juliette Chicorli. May God continue to bless our dear Sisters Servants with good health, love for theLord and His people, enthusiasm and spiritual consolation for many blessed years!

Adapted from the article on http://www.stamforddio.org.

View more photos from the Jubilee on the Sisters Servants ofMary Immaculate website at http://ssmi-us.org

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UKRAINIAN FOLK FESTIVAL

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 12:00 noon "TRYZUB"

August 24, 1991 UKRAINIAN - AMERICAN SPORT CENTER County Line & Lower State Roads ~ Horsham, PA

www.tryzub.org

STAGE SHOW FEATURING:

Zoriany Ukrainian Dance, Music and Song Ensemble

(Kirovohrad, Ukraine) Innesa (Lviv, Ukraine)

Vox Ethniкa Ensemble (New York City)

DESNA Ukrainian Dance Company (Toronto, Canada)

12:00 - 1:30 Music and Dancing - "Karpaty" Orchestra 1:30 - 4:00 Festival Stage Show

12:00 – 5:00 P.M. – Folk Arts and Crafts Vendors – Displays and “Bazaar” 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. - Children's Fun Area: Amusements, Fun & Games

4:00 -“Zabava” Dance: VOX ETHNIKA BAND Ukrainian Ethnic Foods and Baked Goods

BBQ ~ Picnic Food ~ Cool Drinks & Refreshments ADMISSION: $15.00 ~ STUDENTS - $10 ~ KIDS 14 & UNDER FREE

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NORTH-EASTPHILADELPHIA

MISSION VISIT BYMETROPOLITAN

STEFAN

Metropoli tan Stefan Sorokacelebrated a Divine Liturgy with Rev.Myron Myronyuk and the faithfulof the North-East Mission inPhiladelphia, located on StreetRoad in Bensalem on Sunday, June24th, 2012. A meeting with thefaithful following the Liturgy allowedfor a sharing of thoughts on thedeveloping mission in North-EastPhiladelphia. The faithful gatheredexpressed high hopes for themission parish and theirunderstandable desire for a properchurch in which to worship. Thecurrent facility is temporary.Expectations are high; yet, theaverage attendance at weeklyLiturgies has not exceeded thenumber of people attending at itsbeginning some eight months ago.The support offered by the faithfulis also considerably less than whatminimally is needed to sustain aparish and a priest. Discussioncentered on the aspirations ofMetropolitan Stefan and the faithfulfor a parish in the area primarilyaimed at ministering to newlyarrived immigrants residing in thearea. We are hopeful that theseefforts will result in a successfulUkrainian Catholic parish.

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Ukrainian Seminary Day celebrates faith and heritageBY JOHN E. USALIS (STAFF WRITERJUSALIS@REPUBLICANHERALD.COM)

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PRIMROSE - Hundredscame to St. NicholasGrove near Minersville onSunday for a celebrationrooted in the Ukrainianculture, heritage, historyand faith - all part of the78th annual UkrainianSeminary Day.

Faith is an integralcomponent of the event,possibly even the mostimportant, since the goalis to raise funds for St.Josaphat UkrainianCatholic Seminary for theformation of future priests.The seminary is the onlyUkrainian Cathol icseminary in the UnitedStates, serving theArcheparchy (archdiocese)of Philadelphia and theeparchies (dioceses) ofStamford, Parma andChicago.

Ukrainian Seminary Dayalways begins at 11 a.m.with the HierarchicalDivine Liturgy, celebratedin the hall by MetropolitanArchbishop Stefan Sorokaof the Phi ladelphiaarcheparchy and spiritualleader of all UkrainianCatholics in the UnitedStates. Concelebratingwere priests and deaconsfrom local parishes andthe archeparchy.

Soroka spoke of theimportance of gathering

on Sundays, holy days andspecial occasions such asat Primrose.

“From time to time, we’rereminded of that in a verydramatic way in society -that we need each other,we need the prayer fromone another,” he said.

Soroka referred to thetragedy in Aurora, Colo.,trying to understandanother horrific violentincident in life.

“There was such anemotional impact on somany good people, tryingto understand why this hadhappened, but we thenhear about how peopleheld together and helpedand supported those whowere injured with acts ofcharity and mercy,” hesaid.

He spoke of listening tointerviews with peopleabout the tragedy andhow many of themdepended on their faith inJesus to help them dealwhat had happened whenthe gunman entered themovie theater and gunneddown people in theaudience, killing 12.

“We need one another.We do not walk alone,”Soroka said. “Events suchas this remind us of howmuch we need one

another as a largercommunity.”

Soroka thanked everyonefor the work done for eachannual seminary day, withspecial thanks to the VeryRev. Archpriest John Fields,pastor of St. Michael andSt. John the BaptistUkrainian Catholic churchesin Frackville and Maizeville,respectively, who has beenan organizer for manyyears. The archbishop saidFields will be leavingFrackville next month totransfer to Philadelphia towork at the archeparchyoffice.

At the conclusion of theDivine Liturgy, Fields ledeveryone in a prayer forvocations and spoke briefly.

“In the 1930s, peoplefounded Ukrainian

Seminary Day,” he said.“That was the height ofthe Depression, but yetthey started it because offaith. They would beamazed that after 78years, what they beganwe still continue. We thankall the parishes and mybrother priests for this actof self-giving andgenerosity and sacrifice.

“We don’t do it for ourparishes. What we do iscome together and raisefunds so that young menwould fol low in thefootsteps of Christ as Hispriests.”

The congregationsheaded to the grove afterthe Divine Liturgy for thefun of the day. The smell

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Members of the Kazka Ukrainian Dance Ensembleperform Sunday during the 78th annual UkrainianSeminary Day picnic at St. Nicholas Grove, Primrose.Photo: Jacqueline Dormer/staff photos

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of ethnic food filled the air,including kielbasi andbleenies. Pierogies,halupkie and sausage werebig hits, as were funnelcakes, ice cream and moreAmerican foods l ikehamburgers, hot dogs andbean soup.

There were chances ontheme baskets, each onecreated by theparticipating parishes.

In the hall, vendors soldethnic Ukrainian items, suchas linens with traditionaldesigns, jewelry andtableware with Ukrainianimages. Edward Sirkot,Hazleton, had a table fullof pysanky (eggselaborately decorated),including a large onemade from an ostrich egg.He said he made somepysanky, but most werecreated by other artists.

Ukrainian Seminary Day celebrates faith and heritage

“These are done in certainarea of Ukraine wherethey use earth-tones,” saidSirkot, showing some ofhis creations.

Sirkot also had“matryoshka” (nestingdolls) from Russia, whichcontains additional dollsinside, each one smalleras they are revealed fromthe inside.

Entertainment began witha live broadcast of polkamusic by WPPA-AM withPaul Konkus and J.Z.About 2 p.m., the KazkaUkrainian Folk DanceEnsemble entertained withelaborate and beautifulUkrainian dance, alongwith a quartet of singersand musicians singingtraditional songs.

“We are celebrating 25years of song and dancehere in Schuylkill County,”

said Paula Holoviak, whois the ensemble’s folkdance director. “It is alwaysa joy to be here.”

After the dance ensembleconcluded its program, thePennsylvania VillagersPolka Band took the stagefor the final four hours.

Ukrainian Cathol icSeminary Day began in1934 at Lakewood Park,Barnesville, one of anumber of ethniccelebrations that began inthe 1900s by ethnic groupsin the anthracite coalregion. When the parkclosed in 1983, there wasone year without such anevent.

The event was revived in1985 as UkrainianSeminary Day and movedto St. Nicholas PicnicGrove. The ethniccelebration is sponsored

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by the 12 parishes in theSouth AnthraciteProtopresbytery (Deanery)of the Ukrainian CatholicArcheparchy ofPhiladelphia.

Since 1983, the deaneryhas raised $550,000. Eachannual event raises onaverage $35,000.

The deanery is comprisedof 12 parishes in Schuylkill(Frackville, Maizeville,McAdoo, Middleport,Minersville, Saint Clair andShenandoah), Luzerne( H a z l e t o n ) ,Northumberland (MarionHeights, Mount Carmeland Shamokin) andColumbia (Central iaHeights) counties.

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Edward Sirkot's table.

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Venerable Maximus the Confessor(August 13)

The Lord said: “I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others,the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. Butwhoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels ofGod. And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will beforgiven, but anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not beforgiven. “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities,do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, forthe Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” (Lk. 12, 8-12)

St. Maximus the Confessor was born into a noble family of the imperial city of Constantinople in 580 AD.While serving as secretary to the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius, Maximus heard the call to the religious lifeand abandoned civil service to enter a monastery in Chrysopolis, opposite Constantinople where heeventually became abbot. St. Sophronius, a monk who later became patriarch of Jerusalem, had a greatinfluence upon him through personal contact and perhaps his writings.

In the days of Maximus, the Christian Empire of Byzantium was divided by the Monophysite heresy, whichrefused to confess Jesus Christ as possessing two full natures, one human, the other divine. This hadterrible political and military consequences for the Empire as well as sad consequences for the Church.All of Egypt, Ethiopia, Armenia and parts of Syria were alienated from both the Catholic Church and theEmpire which was its defender. There was therefore great political as well as authentically apostolicmotivation to heal the schism and restore the empire’s unity.

One solution proposed was to agree that Jesus had two natures, but only one will. Maximus and manysaw this as disguished Monophysitism, since a human will is an essential part of a complete human nature.The emperor, desiring peace at any cost, promoted this “one will” approach, called Monothelitism, andhad it expressed in a document called the “Typos” which he urged all parties to sign. Maximus ardentlyand publicly opposed the Typos, writing and speaking eloquently in favor of the full humanity of Christ.

He ultimately returned to Constantinople to bear witness to the true faith of the Church in the full humanityand divinity of Christ. He and many of his companions were brought to trial in 662 and sentence to havetheir right hands chopped off and tongues cut out before being sent into lifetime exile where Maximus,weakened by his ordeal, died just a few month later. He is called “the Confessor” because he wastortured and imprisoned for his confession of the orthodox, Catholic faith in Christ, true God and trueman.

Besides his writings against the Monophysites and Monothelites, Maximus left us many works of spiritualand ascetical theology, especially his commentary on the Lord’s prayer and Psalm 59, that have beencontinually prized by the Eastern and Western Church alilke. His “Mystagogia” helps us understand howthe liturgy and sacraments were celebrated and understood in his time, and his mystical “Scholia” onPseudo-Dionysius are still of great interest to scholars and monks. Because of the depth of his spiritualand doctrinal understanding, St. Maximus the Confessor is one of the few writers in the history of theChurch who is also known as “the Theologian.” http://www.crossroadsinitiative.com

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In Celebration of a Dedicated Lifeto the Church

On June 20, 2012, the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil theGreat hosted a reception honoring His Grace, Most ReverendStefan Soroka on his 30th anniversary as a priest. After acommunal opening prayer, Provincial Superior Sister DorothyAnn Busowski welcomed the Archbishop with a brief speech.Drawing from the words of the apostle Matthew on thetheme of calling, she encapsulated the Archbishop’s life anddeeds in the realm of the Lord’s work.

Drawing from Scripture, Sister Dorothy Ann opened her remarks with an allusion to the Archbishop’s entryinto the religious life. “Thirty years ago,” she observed, “Jesus whispered to you, Come follow me, and I willmake you a fisher of people.’” (Mt 4:19). She then noted that by accepting Christ’s invitation, the youngpriest had begun a life of giving and that over the course of three decades, many “have been beneficiariesof the gifts you have received.”

Sister continued by extolling Archbishop Soroka’s achievements as a priest, enumeratinghis spiritual successes in the context of the Living Water that is the overarching symbolof those who choose the path of the Fisherman. “Your warm gift of welcome is likea lighthouse whose beams invite all into the warmth of its confines. You cast a netfar and wide capturing those that the Lord has given to you, never throwing backwhat you catch. And you have a way of calming the stormy waters . . . making eachstruggle seem surmountable. . . . “

The Provincial Superior closed by expressing her community’s delight in sharing thisspecial occasion with His Grace, recalling his personal interest in the well-being ofthe community and each of its members, his cooperation and goodness, his supportof and participation in the Sisters’ pilgrimages, jubilees, and the recent celebrationmarking the centennial of their work in the United States. “In all instances,” sheconcluded, “you affirm us and show a confidence in what we are presently doingand indicate a hope in our future endeavors.”

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Pilgrimage 2012 at Fox ChaseSISTERS OF THE ORDER OF SAINT BASIL THE GREAT, FOX CHASE MANOR, PA

MARK YOUR CALENDARSTHE ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO THE MOTHER OF GOD TO BE HELD ONSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2012THEME: Pilgrimage 2012 – A Time to Encounter ChristSCHEDULE11:00 – 12:30 AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION1:00 – 2:30 PM DIVINE LITURGY WITH HOLY ANOINTING (Bi-Lingual)4:00 – 4:30 PM MOLEBEN TO THE MOTHER OF GOD WITH VENERATION OF RELICSFOOD SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE AFTERNOON

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Abington Township Recognitionof the Sisters of the Order of

Saint Basil the Great

In July of 2012 the Abington Township Commissionerspresented the Sisters with a plaque in commemorationof the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Province.Ward Commissioner Richard Gaglianese initiated andpresented the Certificate on behalf of the Township. TheCertificate of Commendation reads: “The Township ofAbington, Montgomery County, recognizes the Orderof the Sisters of Saint Basil the Great on your 100th

Anniversary and proudly recognizes your service to boththis community and around the world.”

(Photo) Standing in front of the Township of Abington Building are (left to right) Sisters Lydia Anna Sawka,OSBM, Maria Rozmarynowych, OSBM, Marina Bochnewich, OSBM, Dorothy Ann Busowski, OSBM holdingplaque, Mary Cecilia Jurasinski, OSBM, Paula Jacynyk, OSBM

Born in April 1935 and baptized Virginia, Sister Miriam Claire is thedaughter of Michael and Justine Kowal. The family attended SS Peter andPaul Church in Auburn, New York, where young Virginia completed herearly education before entering religious life at the age of 17. Completingher novitiate in 1953, she made her simple profession in August 1955,taking her final vows as a Sister of St. Basil the Great on August 28, 1958.

Following a centuries’ old tradition of Basilian nuns, Sister Miriam Claireaccepted a teaching assignment within the far-flung Ukrainian Catholicschool system built by her predecessors. Her educational ministry beganat St. George School in New York City in 1955, where she began to honeher skills as a teacher while helping her young pupils learn to read, write, and understand the presence of Godin their lives.

While teaching at St. John’s Ukrainian Catholic School in Pittsburgh, she enrolled as a student at DuquesneUniversity, earning a degree in Business Administration. After several years serving her community in theMotherhouse at Fox Chase, Sister Miriam Claire resumed her work in the field of education, first serving asRegistrar, then as Dean of Admissions and Academic Dean at Manor Junior College. Having served asManor’s Dean for several years, she was appointed College President in 1976, holding this post until 1985when she assumed the duties of Provincial Superior at the Motherhouse. Taking a well-earned sabbatical year(1995–1996) in Canada, Sr. Miriam Claire studied Eastern Spirituality at St. Paul University in Ottawa. Upon

Sixtieth Anniversary ofSister Miriam Claire Kowal, OSBM,

Celebrated on June 30, 2012

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Sixtieth Anniversary ofSister Miriam Claire Kowal, OSBM,

Celebrated on June 30, 2012

her return to Fox Chase, she was assigned to serve as Principal at St. Josaphat School in Parma, Ohio. In1997, she was called to serve as General Superior of the Order in Rome, a position she currently holds.

Sister Miriam Claire’s 60th anniversary in the religious life was celebrated on June 30, 2012. Most ReverendMetropolitan Stefan Soroka presided at the Divine Liturgy of Thanksgiving. Con-celebrating was VeryReverend Archpriest Daniel Troyan. Archbishop Stefan spoke highly of Sister Miriam Claire’s attributes.Praising her for her kind and gentle ways, His Grace commented: “I have especially admired your strong senseof removal from the earthly pace of life. One admires your sense of peaceful coasting or hovering as youwalk, as you listen, as you pray, as you show care and concern for others. This surely comes from the innerpeace which comes from a life of faithful prayer. You are a woman of prayer. You are a woman offeringhope and optimism in life because of your close union with Jesus Christ in prayer. My sense is that you walkhand in hand with our Blessed Mother as she intercedes for your intentions and for the success of the ministryyou fulfill in Jesus’ Name. “

Welcoming the guest of honor at the Motherhouse in Fox Chase, Provincial Superior spoke about herachievements and accomplishments during her six decades as a Basilian nun, underscoring her colleague’sdeep spirituality and calm demeanor even under the most stressful circumstances. She thanked the GeneralSuperior for her unflagging supportive ofher home province and for her presenceat the province’s centennial celebration,noting, “Your way of being present, ofseeing, of relating and of working reflectsa loving kindness. . . Through you, othersare made to feel lovable, important,capable, and valuable, this enables themto transfer those attributes to new others. . . . you are a reminder of God’s presenceamong us. You have left a legacy on yourProvince, on the Order.”

Speaking on behalf of the community,Sister Dorothy Ann expressed best wishesfor the honoree’s good health andcontinued success. “We wish you well, wewish you good health, we wish you joyand blessings, and we wish you manyhappy years. Mnohaya, blahaya lita!

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(Photo): Sister Maria Rozmarynowych, OSBM; Very Reverend Archpriest Daniel Troyan; Sister Joann Sosler,OSBM; Jubilarian, Sister Miriam Claire Kowal, OSBM, General Superior; Most Reverend Archbishop MetropolitanStefan Soroka; Sister Dorothy Ann Busowski, OSBM, Provincial; Sister Ann Laszok OSBM; Sister Lydia AnnaSawka, OSBM

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Sister Barbara Terefenko, OSBMfell asleep in the Lord

Sister BarbaraTerefenko, OSBM, fellasleep in the Lord inPhi ladelphia, PA onSunday, July 15, 2012, atthe age of 77 and in her15th year of religious life.

Born in Mt. CarmelPennsylvania, on May 18,1935, Barbara was thedaughter of HenryJackson and Julia (neeChato) Long. In 1956 shemarried Walter Terefenkoin Shamokin, Pennsylvania,and was baptized andconfirmed in the UkrainianCatholic Church. Thecouple was blessed withfour children: Barbara,Walter, Inez, and Henry.In 1968, the family movedfrom Pennsylvania to NewYork, settling in Cohoes,where Barbara worked asa cosmetologist and homehealth aide. The familybecame parishioners at Ss.Peter and Paul UkrainianCathol ic Church inCohoes.

When herhusband Walter died in1995, Barbara felt acalling to the religious life.Entering the Order of Saint

Basil the Great inSeptember of 1997,she brought with heran extensive l i feexperience as wife,mother, and widow,and her heritage asan Iroquois Indian.During her life amongthe Sisters, shegraciously and happily

learned from them whilegenerously sharing withthem the wisdom andexperience she hadbrought with her to theconvent. Sister Barbaramade her first vows in April2001 and received herperpetual profession onApril 1, 2006. In the yearsbetween and after, shewas assigned to the officeof Religious Education inAmbridge, Pennsylvania,to pastoral care at SaintJosaphat Parish inPhiladelphia and in theParma Eparchy, and tonursing duties at theMotherhouse in FoxChase.

Parastas for Sr.Barbara was celebratedby Reverend EdwardHiggins on July 20, 2012,with the Sister’s Chaplain,the Very ReverendArchpriest Daniel Troyanand the Sisters singingresponses. The DivineLiturgy on July 21 wascelebrated by FatherTroyan. In his homily,Father Troyan spoke of thevarious communities to

which Sister Barbarabelonged, including thecommunity of family andcommunity of the Sister ofthe Order of Saint Basilthe Great, and of herability to move effortlesslyamong them as shecontributed to each ofthem.

These sentimentswere echoed in the lovingeulogy del ivered byProvincial Superior SisterDorothy Ann Busowski,who extol led SisterBarbara’s willingness to beof service to others,especially the elderly towhom she ministered. “Shenot only prayed with theshut-ins she cared for, butcut their hair andmanicured their nails,performing humble acts oflove that defined her sowell . The ProvincialSuperior also mentionedSister Barbara’s love ofart, music, and crafts,noting how “her handswere always busycrocheting afghans,knitting butterflies or tattinga new outfit for one of hermany grandchildren orgreat grandchildren.” Atthe end of her eulogy, Sr.Dorothy Ann pointed outsomething that confirmedsomething all of thosegathered to honor SisterBarbara already knew—how willingly she gave ofherself to others and howwidely she had spread her

love and her kind deeds.“Just the day before shetook sick, she drove to theNewark Airport to pick upone of our Sisters fromUkraine. . . . and by theway, flowers came inyesterday . . . fromWalMart. Somehow in hermany trips driving thesisters to go shopping shetouched someone there.”

Sister Barbara’seldest daughter, alsonamed Barbara, sharedanecdotes about herchildhood, telling warmstories that revealed muchabout the happy life sheand her siblings hadshared with their belovedmother. Son Walterechoed his s ister’ssent iments, assuringBarbara’s family, friends,and her religious familythat “Sister Barbara willalways be with us.”

Sister Barbara wasinterred at the SistersConvent Cemetery in FoxChase. She is mourned byher chi ldren, severalgrandchildren and greatgrandchild, her Sisters inthe Order of Saint Basilthe Great, and a greatnumber of people whowere touched by herunfailing kindness.

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Rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University nominatedApostolic Exarch for Ukrainians in France

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Ukrainian Catholic University Community Issues Address InConnection With Bishop’s Nomination of Its Rector

23 July 2012

The news of the nomination of Fr. Dr. Borys Gudziak Apostolic Exarch for Ukrainian Greek Catholics in Francedid not take by surprise the administration, professors and students of the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU).The University with the participation of its Great Chancellor, Senate and administration have discussed needsand ways of transformation of the structure of the top leadership of UCU.

In view of the strategic plans of development of the university reflected by the construction of the modernuniversity campus and launching of new educational programs, the consolidation of the structure of UCU byexperienced vice-rectors, professors and priests. According to the university administration, its cohesive teamof professionals is the best support for Bishop Borys in his new ministry.

“This is what the UCU community has been waiting for, dreaming about and praying for. Father Borys is notjust the rector of our university. He became a spiritual treasure who came into the lives of many of us andtransformed them considerably. The title of a bishop will duly crown the feat and efforts of our rector to createand develop the higher education institution which is so significant for Ukraine. The crozier will be a staff inhis hands calling him to a new pilgrimage along unknown paths chose for him by the Lord.

UCU community is happy that the one who is the spiritual and administrative axis of our University will nowjoin the cluster of the Bishops in their ministry to the needs of the Church and people. We are glad for thesake of the Church who has called such a Servant to the higher service. We are glad for the sake of the faithfulof the Apostolic Exarchate of UGCC in France, Benelux countries and Switzerland who will have such a Pastor.We are glad for the sake of our own and of all the UGCC lay people who will have such Bishop,” reads theaddress of the UCU community.

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Ukrainian Greek CatholicChurch has a new bishop.Pope Benedict XVInominated the rector of theUkrainian Cathol icUniversity Rev. Dr. BorysGudziak as ApostolicExarch for Ukrainians inFrance and appointed himas Ti tular Bishop ofCarcabia. This is officiallyinformed by the VaticanPress Service.

The new bishop will be theApostol ic Exarch forUkrainians in France(Exarchate also includesBelgium, Nederland,Luxemburg, andSwitzerland. The HolyFather accepted theresignation from the officeby Bishop Mykhai lH r y n c h y s h y n .

Bishop-nominee Borys(Gudziak) will be 49 thebishop of the Ukrainian

Greek Catholic Church.

Fr. Borys Gudziak wasborn in Siracuse (USA) in1960 and ordained as apriest in 1998. His PhD inByzantine and Slavicstudies got in HarvardUniversity.

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Parishioners from Scranton and Simpson, PA, honor Fr. PaulWolensky and wish him well in his new pastoral assignments

I t was a bittersweetevening saying thank youto Father Paul Wolenskyand farewell at the sametime.

On Wednesday evening,July 25, 2012, theparishioners of St. VladimirUkrainian Greek CatholicChurch of Scranton, PAand SS. Peter and PaulUkrainian Greek CatholicChurch of Simpson, PAhosted a dinner to honorFather Paul for his yearsof service to both parishesand to wish him well inhis new pastoralassignments of SS. Peterand Paul Church, Wilkes-Barre PA and St. VladimirChurch in Edwardsville PA.

Conducted at The MeltingPot, West Scranton, the122 guests enjoyed

cocktai ls and dinnerconsisting of fresh gardensalad, chicken marsala,roast beef au jus, kobasa,penne in vodka sauce,roasted red potatoes,mixed hot vegetables,dinner rolls, coffee andtea. A specially preparedcelebratory cake, donatedby Diane Wolfe, wasserved for dessert.

Centerpieces of freshcrimson red roses adornedevery table and weregifted by a friend atMcCarthy Flowers .Individual minted favorsfor every guest werecreated and donated byIrene Papura anddaughter, DeborahPusateri.

The guest of honor wasjoined by brother priests

Very Rev. ProtopresbyterNestor Kowal, Pastor ofSt. Michaels UkrainianOrthodox Church ofScranton; Rev. JohnWysochansky, Retired ofthe Ukrainian Archeparchyof Philadelphia; and, Rev.Nestor Iwasiw, pastor ofSS. Cyril and MethodiusUkrainian Greek CatholicChurch, Olyphant alongwith a very special guest,his mother Mrs. AnnaWolensky.

Mr. Edward Chomko Sr.served as moderator of theevent. Various parisho r g a n i z a t i o nrepresentatives spokeabout Father Paul’s manyskills as a priest andpresented him with gifts oflove including a custompiece of art done by theparish children. His very

close fr iend, FatherKowal, also presentedhim with an Icon of St.Michael.

The evening wascrowned by very touchingremarks by Father Pauland the singing of thetraditional “MnohayaLita” / “God Grant YouMany Years”.

Apostolic Visitator for Ukrainians in ItalyInvites Faithful to Pilgrimage to Rome

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The website of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Italy published anaddress of Apostolic Visitator for Ukrainian Catholics in Italy and Spain, Dionisii(Liakhovych), regarding the nation-wide pilgrimage to Rome on October 13-15,2012.

The pilgrimage will be dedicated to the consecration of the renewed Cathedral of the Holy Sophia. PatriarchSviatoslav and the Synod of Bishops of UGCC called on all the faithful to participate in the events.

According to the address, the organizers developed a website (http://santa-sofia.org/) containing detailedinformation regarding the pilgrimage.

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TOGETHER IN CHRIST – ENCOUNTER 2012

The Eastern Catholic Bishops of the USA are sponsoring three Encounters of ourrespective Churches this year which will take place in three locations: Cleveland, OH(September 20-23), Los Angeles, CA (November 1-4) and for the Eastern United Statesat St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Hillsborough, NJ (October 11-14). Thesegatherings and the one in Hillsborough in particular, are geared for the laity and clergywith the theme:

TOGETHER IN CHRIST – THE SPIRITUALITY OF DISCIPLESHIP: A CALL TO HOLINESS

An Encounter is a time for all Eastern Catholics to meet and to grow in the Lord, and to study themes thatwould assist them in fostering more spiritual and educational growth in their parishes. By having an Encounterin our region, it will be easier and convenient for more participation of the laity and clergy. Also, follow upmeetings and programs within a certain region will provide more growth for our Churches since parishes ofEastern Traditions have so much in common.

A special day for clergy who have pastoral commitments in parishes will precede the weekend. The weekendEncounter (Friday evening through Sunday brunch) is mainly geared for the laity who are asked to arrive onFriday for a welcome and hospitality. The main focus will be on Saturday and Sunday. Four plenary sessionswill be held.

The first session, entitled Who is the Church? will be led by Rt. Rev. Damon Geiger of the Eparchy ofNewton. The second session, Activity of the Royal Priesthood, will be led by Dr. Maureen Dadonnaof the Eparchy of Passaic. The third session, Blueprint for Church Growth, will be led by Sr. Marla MarieLucas, MSCL, of the Eparchy of St. Maron. The main session entitled, The ‘How” and ‘What” of LayLeadership: Action – Put on Christ! will be presented by the Most Reverend Peter Libasci, Bishop ofthe Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire.

On Sunday, Matins and the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated followed by the keynote address entitled,Servant Leadership: Be All That You Can Be! presented by the Most Reverend Nicholas Samra,Eparch of the Melkite Eparchy of Newton.

Registration is $75.00 per person for the Encounter. A discount for early registration of five or more from oneparish is available at $50.00 per person. Hospitality and meals are included in the registration fee. Vendorsof Eastern Catholic books and icons are being invited to complement the Encounter.

Previously, Encounters were held in 1999 in Boston and 2006 in Chicago. They were held mainly for bishopsand invited clergy and laity. This year’s Encounter is open to all who want to learn, pray and grow in Christfor the building up of the Body of Christ.

The Eastern Catholic Bishops have formed a national body are a region in the US Catholic Conference ofBishops. They represent the following traditions: Armenian, Byzantine – Melkite, Romanian, Ruthenian andUkrainian; Syriac – Chaldean, Maronite, Syro-Malabar, and Syro-Malankara.

For more information and registration, visit the website, www.Encounter2012EasternCatholicChurches.org

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Dormition of the Mother of God

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where awoman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister calledMary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha wasdistracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him andasked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work bymyself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you areworried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary haschosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” As Jesus was

saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.”He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” (Lk. 10: 38-42; 11: 27-28)

The feast of theDormition is the last greatfeast in the Churchcalendar year. I t ispreceded by a two weekfast. The glorious lot of theEver Blessed Virgin in therole of God’s salvation ofthe world made all her lifewonderful and exemplary.

After theCrucifixion of Christ, theMother of God was takento live in the house of heradopted son, the ApostleJohn. Tradition notes thateven after the descent ofthe Holy Spir i t on theapostles, the Mother ofGod remained inJerusalem, visiting thoseplaces where the Savior ofthe world preached,suffered and died. She didnot want to leave thecountry that was dear andholy to her. When CaesarHerod Agrippa began topersecute the Church, boththe pagans and the Jews,indignant at the respect theMother of God wasreceiving from theChristians, wanted to killher. It was during this timethat she traveled withApostle John to Ephesus.Church tradition has this asthe time of her visit toCyprus to Bishop Lazarus,who had been raised from

the dead after four days,and to the Mount Athos.When the persecut ionended, the Mother of Godreturned to Apostle John’shouse at Zion in Jerusalem.

Once when shewent to the Mount ofOlives to pray, ArchangelGabriel appeared andspoke of her approachingdeath. Upon returninghome, she told ApostleJohn all that the Archangelspoke of and startedpreparing herself for herfinal day on earth. Friendsand relatives gathered, andeleven of the apostles weremiraculously transportedfrom various parts of theworld to her deathbed.They were al l amazedseeing each other there.When the Apostle Johnexplained that the Motherof God would soon bedeparting this world theyunderstood why God hadbrought them together, andthey became sad. But shecomforted them saying: “Donot cry and darken myhappiness with yoursadness. I am going to mySon and your God, andyou will bury my body andreturn each to your work.”As the time of her deathneared the room shone witha divine light, the roof

disappeared, and awondrous sight appearedbefore all. The Lord JesusChrist descended fromheaven surrounded bymany angels. All lookedupon this wondrous sightwith awe and reverence,and when they approachedher bed, the holy body ofthe Mother of God wasradiant and a smell ofincense pervaded the room.

The apost lescarried the body of theMother of God through thecity to Gethsemane to beburied at her request in thetomb of her family andJoseph. They buried herbody, closed the tomb witha stone and remained thereat the site in prayer forthree days. On the thirdday Apostle Thomas arrivedand was very saddened hehad been unable to takehis leave of her when shehad been alive. To makehim feel better, the otherapostles rolled away thestone to let him pay hisrespects to the body. Buton entering the tomb, theyfound that the body was notthere - only the windingsheet remained. Theyreturned home to partakeof a communal meal atwhich they always left aplace for the Resurrected

Lord. After the meal, theyraised the bread left forChrist aloft and exclaimed“Lord, Jesus Christ, help us.”And they heard a choir ofangels, and when theylooked up they saw the holyEver-Virgin surrounded byangels. She hailed them,saying: “Rejoice, for I amalways with you.” Then theapostles were filled with joy,and instead of using theusual words, they exclaimed“Most holy Theotokos, helpus.” And now theyunderstood and believedthat upon the third day afterher Dormition, the Motherof God had beenresurrected.

Thus, the Dormitionof the Mother of God is nota sad event, but a joyousone. Her death is but a shortsleep, after which follows herresurrection and ascensionto heaven.

From the verybeginning, the Church sawin the Mother of God onewho would pray for all ofmankind. She is the havenof the mothers of the world.She teaches how to live intotal faithfulness to the willof God. She, who kept inher heart the divine words,is an example of faithfulness,love and service.

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LUC MeetingNorth Anthracite Council - League of UkrainianCatholics will meet on Sunday, August 26,2012, at Ezzyk’s Farm in Berwick. OutdoorMoleben Prayer Service “under the trees” at2:00pm, business session at 2:30pm followedby traditional annual summer picnic. Mainagenda item is the upcoming LUC NationalConvention scheduled for October 12, 13and 14 at Ramada Inn, Wilkes-Barre. This is afamily-oriented event in the beautiful mountainsof Berwick. Come enjoy an afternoon of spiritualand social well-being including a generousbuffet and Ezzyk’s famous sweet corn. Allmembers and their families are invited. Newmembers warmly welcomed. For additionalinformation contact: Dorothy Jamula, Presidentat 570 822-5354.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 22, 23, 2012

FRIDAY-SATURDAY 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Blessing of Fruit on theFeast of the Transfiguration

of Our Lord and Savior,Jesus Christ

Msgr. Peter Wasloblessed fruit at theCathedral on August6, 2012, on theFeast of theTransfiguration.

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Summer Ukrainian Catholic Divine Liturgywill be celebrated in Wildwood Crest, NJ

At Crest Community Church, 5901 Pacific Avenue(intersection of Pacific Avenue and Crocus Road),Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260. Sunday Eveningsduring the month of August at 6:30 pm.

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