Українська Католицька Парафія Покровa Пресвятої Богородиці Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Parish (EST. 1922)

Divine Liturgies: Weekdays: 9:00am; Saturday: 5:00pm (English); Sunday: 10:00am

Sunday, March 1, 2020

First Sunday of Lent

PastorRev. Volodymyr Bashutskyy(204) 582-7535

Parish Executive Chair Glen Henkewich(204) 633-1502

UCWLC PresidentJanet Kuchma(204) 582-5932

Men’s Club PresidentJohn Natyna(204) 339-9366

Perogy Committee PresidentMyron Fedoruk(204) 338-7243

Catechism CoordinatorTeresa Hryndzio(204) 334-4298

Parish Van CoordinatorJerry Pilipowicz(204) 582-7570

College Ave Hall RentalJohn Kutcher(204) 589-7152

College Ave Hall(204) 586-3032

Church Auditorium Rental(204) 582-7535

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Office Hours: Tues-Fri 10:00am-2:00pm; Call before comingBaptisms & Weddings: By Appointment Only

Tel: (204) 582-7535Fax: (204) 582-4647

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Sunday March 1, 2020 First Sunday of Lent

raging fires, escaped the devouring sword; though weak they were made powerful, became strong in battle, and turned back foreign invaders. Women received back their dead through resurrection. Others were tortured and would not receive deliverance, in order to obtain a better resurrection. Still others endured mockery, scourging, even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, sawed in two, put to death at sword’s point; they went about garbed in the skins of sheep or goats, needy, afflicted, tormented. The world was not worthy of them. They wandered about in deserts and on mountains, they dwelt in caves and in holes of the earth. Yet despite the fact that all of these were approved because of their faith, they did not obtain what had been promised. God had made a better plan, a plan which included us. Without us, they were not to be made perfect. Therefore, since we for our part are surrounded by this cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every encumbrance of sin which clings to us and persevere in running the race which lies ahead. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, who inspires and perfects our faith. Alleluia Verses: Moses and Aaron are among His priests and Samuel among those who call upon His name.They called upon the Lord, and he answered them. Gospel: John 1: 43 - 51 Instead of 'It is truly right': In you,* Lady full of grace,* all creation rejoices,* the world of angels* and the human race.* Sanctified temple, spiritual paradise,* boast of virgins,* God* took flesh from you* and became a child;* He was God* before* the ages.* He made your womb* a throne* and made it* more encompassing* than the heavens.* In you,* Lady full of grace,* all creation rejoices,* glory be to you. Communion Hymn: Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him in the highest. Exult, you just, in the Lord; praise from the upright is fitting. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Tropar, tone 5: Let us the faithful acclaim and worship the Word,* co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit,* and born of the Virgin for our salvation.* For He willed to be lifted up on the cross in the flesh,* to suffer death and to raise the dead* by His glorious resurrection. Tropar, 1st Sunday of Lent, tone 2: We pay homage to Your undefiled image, Good Lord,* and beg pardon for our faults, Christ our God.* By Your will You chose to mount the cross in Your flesh* to free Your creatures from slavery to the enemy.* For this we gratefully cry out to You:* “By coming to save the world, our Saviour, You filled all things with joy.”Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen! Kondak of the first Sunday of Lent, tone 8: The uncircumscribed Word of the Father* became circumscribed by being enfleshed from you, Godbearer.* You brought back the stained image to its original state* by infusing it with divine beauty.* But recognizing our salvation we portray it by word and deed.Prokimen, tone 4: Blessed are you, and praiseworthy, O Lord, the God of our fathers and glorious forever is your name. Verse: For you are just in all you have done.Epistle: A reading from the Epistle to the Hebrews. (11: 24 -26; 32 - 12: 2) Brothers and Sisters! By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; he wished to be ill-treated along with God’s people rather than enjoy the fleeting rewards of sin. Moses considered the reproach borne by God’s Anointed greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward. What more shall I recount? I have no time to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, who by faith conquered kingdoms, did what was just, obtained the promises; they broke the jaws of lions, put out

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чинили справедливість, обітниць осягнули, загородили пащі левам, силу вогню гасили, вістря меча уникали, ставали сильні, бувши недолугі, на війні проявили мужність, наскоки чужинців відбивали. Жінки діставали своїх померлих, які воскресали. Інші загинули в муках, відкинувши визволення, щоб осягнути ліпше воскресіння. Інші наруг і бичів зазнали та ще й кайданів і в'язниці; їх каменовано, розрізувано пилою, брано на допити; вони вмирали, мечем забиті; тинялися в овечих та козячих шкурах, збіловані, гноблені, кривджені; зони , яких світ був невартий , блукали пустинями, горами, печерами та земними вертепами. І всі вони, дарма що мали добре засвідчення вірою, не одержали обіцяного, бо Бог зберіг нам щось краще, щоб вони не без нас осягли досконалість. Тому і ми, маючи навколо себе таку велику хмару свідків, відкиньмо всякий тягар і гріх, що так легко обмотує, і біжімо витривало до змагання, що призначене нам, вдивляючися пильно в Ісуса, засновника й завершителя віри.Стихи на Алилуя: Мойсей і Арон між Йоно священиками, і Самуїл між тими, що Його ім’я прикликають.Вони Господа прикликали, і Він відповів їм.Євангелія: Від Йоана 1: 43 - 51Замість 'Достойно.../: Тобою радується, Благодатная, всяка твар, ангельський собор і чоловічеський рід, освящений храме і раю словесний, дівственна похвало, що із неї Бог воплотився і младенцим став, перед віками сущий Бог наш. Лоно бо твоє престолом сотворив і утробу твою просторішою небес учинив. Тобою радується, Благодатная, всяка твар, слава тобі.Причастим: Хваліте Господа з небес, хваліте Його на висотах.Радуйтеся, праведні, в Господі, правим належить похвала. Алилуя! Алилуя! Алилуя!

Тропар, глас 5: Рівнобезначальне з Отцем і Духом Слово,* що від Діви народилося на спасіння наше,* прославмо, вірні, і поклонімся,* бо Воно благозволило тілом зійти на хрест* і смерть перетерпіти, і воскресити померлих* славним воскресінням Своїм.

Тропар першої неділі посту , глас 2: Пречистому образові твоєму покланяємося, благий,* просячи прощення прогрішень наших, Христе Боже,* бо волею благоволив єси плоттю зійти на хрест,* щоб ізбавити тих, що їх створив єси, від неволі ворожої.* Тому благодарственно кличемо Тобі:* Ти радістю сповнив усе, Спасе наш, прийшовши спасти світ.

Слава Отцю, і Сину, і Святому Духові, і нині, і повсякчас, і на віки вічні. Амінь.Кондак першої неділі посту, глас 8: Неописане Слово Отче* із тебе, Богородице, воплоченням описалося* і, осквернений образ* у давнє зобразивши,* з божественною добротою з'єдинило,* та ісповідуючи спасення,* ділом і словом ми це являємо.Прокімен, глас 4: Благословенний Ти, Господи, Боже батьків наших, і хвали достойний ім'я Твоє преславне на всі віки.Стих: Бо ти праведний у всьому, що вчинив єси нам.Апостол: До Євреїв послання святого апостола Павла читання. (11: 24 - 26; 32 -12:2)Браття і Сестри! Вірою Мойсей, коли був виріс, відрікся зватися сином дочки фараона; волів радше страждати разом з людом Божим, ніж зазнавати дочасної гріховної втіхи, бо, дивлячись на нагороду вважав за більше багатство наругу вибраного народу від скарбів Єгипту. І що ще скажу? Часу не вистане мені, коли почну розповідати про Гедеона, про Барака, про Самсона, про Єфту, про Давида й Самуїла та пророків, що вірою підбили царства,

Last week’s Income:Sunday Collection: $1,585.00 Envelopes 63; Direct Deposit, Parishioners: 15; Bulletin Advertising: $350.00 New Envelopes: $20.00Lenten Offering: $20.00 Easter Flowers: $55.00Church Donations: $210.00

Expenses: Total: $4,116.57 - Manitoba Hydro $3,008.00 (gas) + $1,108.57 (electricity)

On January 4, 2020, 44 lbs of non–perishable food was delivered to Winnipeg Harvest by Jimmy Sawchuk. Thank you for your generous donation. Please continue to support Winnipeg Harvest.

Schedule of Services from March 1 to March 8, 2020Sunday Services: Sat, Feb 29 5:00pm St. John Chrysostom Divine Liturgy

For health and God’s Blessings for Sasha Bernatsky on the occasion of her birthday from Mary Bernatsky

Sun, Mar 1 First Sunday of Lent - Перша Неділя Посту9:00 am Catechism 9:30 am Confession 10:00 am St. Basil the Great Divine Liturgy For health and God’s Blessings for all parishioners

Mon, Mar 2 No Service5:30 pm Parish Council meeting

Tue, Mar 3 9:00 am For the late + Stephanie Bilyj (2 years) from daughters Diane & Andrienne & grandson Michael

Wed, Mar 4 9:00 am For the late + Stella Demedash from Marian Garrity 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross - Хресна Дорога

Thur, Mar 5 5:30 pm За упокій + Станіслава, + Ірини і + Данути від Родини 7:00 pm Divine Liturgy followed by Men’s Club meeting

Fri, Mar 6 9:00 am For the late + Catherine Buyachok from Sharon Johnston 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross followed by Sorokousty Service

Sat, Mar 7 9:00 am For health and God’s Blessings for Dr. Taras Babick and Family Sunday Services: Sat, Mar 7 5:00 pm St. John Chrysostom Divine Liturgy

For health and God’s Blessings for all parishionersSun, Mar 8 Second Sunday of Lent - Друга Неділя Посту

9:00 am Catechism 9:30 am Confession 10:00 am St. Basil the Great Divine Liturgy In thanksgiving for blessings received from Hryndzio Family andhealth and God’s blessings for Renata Hryndzio 11:30 am UCWLC meeting in church auditorium

Vichna Lyampa (Eternal Light in Sanctuary):In Loving Memory of + Elsie and + James Romaniuk from Phillis, Danny and Brad

Available dates: March 22;Icon of the Mother of God vigil Lamp: In Loving Memory of + Catherine Buyachok from Ken and Bertha Stoyko

Available dates: March 8, 15, 22;Icon of our Lord vigil lamp:

Available dates: March 8, 15, 22;

The Parish Pilgrim Icon of the Miraculous Lady of PochaivMarch 1, - March 15, 2020 Bertha & Ken Stoyko

March 15, - March 29, 2020 Frances BodnarIf you are interested in welcoming the Parish Pilgrim Icon of the Miraculous Lady of Pochaiv

into your home for a 1 or 2 week Spiritual experience,please contact Frances Bodnar: (204) 633-4662 or francesbodnar@hotmail.com

Date & Time Greeters Eucharistic Ministers

March 1, 2020(10:00 am)

Volunteers Welcome John Natyna

Epistle Readers

Simeon RusnakSolomiya Shynke

March 8, 2020(10:00 am)

Volunteers Welcome

Bernice KulbabaSimeon RusnakMariya Shynke

Shut-ins:Holy Family Home: Stephania Demkiw, Lorraine Putasnick, Anna Kmet, Olga Palmer, Mary Popiel;Maples Care Home: Murray Balagus, Helen Trafiak, William Tomchuk, Anna Paslawsky, Irene Prokop, Walter Eschuk, Eleanor Harik; Fred Douglas Lodge: Olive Pollock;

Please pray for the following sick & shut-in Parishioners of the Blessed Virgin Mary:"Oh God, Our Father we pray You restore to physical health those of our parishioners who are weakened with illness, give peace of mind to those troubled with worry and comfort to those discouraged with problems. Help them find in the days of their strength, a faith and trust in You and a love for one another to guide them through any health challenges or troubles they may face". Amen.

CHURCH DONATIONS

Donor(s) IntentionGalarnyk Insurance Agency Bulletin Advertising (year 2020)

$ Amount$350.00

Peter & Helen Moroz In Memory of + Mary Dovyak $50.00

Mrs. Kate Zawortny

KNIGHTS OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC ARCHEPARCHY (K.U.C.A.)Youth Winter Games 2020 Theme:

“ I Can Do Everything Through Christ Who Strengths Me” Philippians 4:13

Reminder to those who have registered - Curling: Sunday, March 1, 2020; Elmwood Curling Club, 300 Brazier St; Registration 3 pm; Curling and snacks 3:30-5pm; Brooms provided; clean indoor shoes allowed on ice.Mini-Olympics: Saturday, March 21, 2020; Immaculate Heart of Mary School, 650 Flora Avenue

Registration 1:30 pm; Games and Snacks 2:00 pm - 5:00 pmClean indoor shoes required

All youth are invited and admission is free for all events.

On February 6, 2020, 49.1 lbs of non–perishable food was delivered to Winnipeg Harvest by Jimmy Sawchuk. Thank you for your generous donation. Please continue to support Winnipeg Harvest.

If you need a ride in the church van to attend Sunday Divine Liturgy please contact Alan Harik at 204-586-5018.

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our February Coffee and Fellowship.The raffle winners were: Debbie Dolski, John Natyna, Frances Bodnar, Stephanie Chen, and

Cathy D'Andrea. Thank you to everyone who helped with this event.Our next Coffee & Fellowship will be on March 29.

Applications for enrolment at Immaculate Heart of Mary School are being accepted. Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a Kindergarten to Grade 8 Ukrainian Catholic school, that

offers strong academic, spiritual, cultural, arts and athletic programs. Before and after school child care programs are available.

IHMS now offers a full-time Kindergarten program! If you are interested in having your child educated in a Christian environment, please inquire to

book your own personal tour.Phone: (204)582-5698 E-mail: ihms@ihms.mb.ca

For more information about Immaculate Heart of Mary School visit: www.ihms.mb.ca

We extend our prayers and sympathies: to family on the passing of mother, grandmother and great grandmother

+ Mary Dovyak (February 17, 2020)May God grant her eternal rest and peace and comfort to the family.

Vichnaya Pam’yat! Вічна пам’ять!

Those parishioners who have not yet picked up their donation envelopes or church calendars for 2020 please do so at the table at the entrance of the church. If you have moved please advise the Parish Office of your new contact information so that corrections in the Parish Membership list can be made. Those who would like to become members of Blessed Virgin Mary Parish please pick up the Membership Form at the entrance of the church. Please place forms in the collection basket.

KNIGHTS OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC ARCHEPARCHY (K.U.C.A.)Youth Winter Games 2020 Theme:

“ I Can Do Everything Through Christ Because He gives Me Strength” Philippians 4:13

Winter Carnival: Saturday, Feb 15, 2020Immaculate Conception Church Cooks Creek (68003 Cooks Creek Rd, Hazelridge).Pancake Breakfast 10am Games 11:15am Fire Pit Lunch 12:45pm, Candy Scramble 3:30pm Events: Snowshoeing, Snow Hockey, Wagon Rides, Snow Horseshoes, Big

Steaks Bingo (inside)Curling: Sunday, March 1, 2020

Elmwood Curling Club, 300 Brazier St., Registration 3:00 pm.Curling and Snacks 3:30 – 5:00 pm.

RSVP REQUIRED by Sunday, February 23 (204) 226-8165 James RogowskyBrooms provided, clean indoor shoes allowed on ice.

Mini-Olympics: Saturday, March 21, 2020Immaculate Heart of Mary School, 650 Flora Avenue

Registration 1:30 pm Games and Snacks 2:00 pm - 5:00 pmClean indoor shoes required

Indoor Soccer: Saturday, April 25, 2020Seven Oaks Soccer Plex, 725 Kingsbury Ave.,

Registration 2:30pm Soccer and Snacks 3:00 pm -5:00 pmClean indoor runners required

Windup: Saturday, May 9, 2020

Sts. Vladimir and Olga Parish Hall 115 McGregor Street Games,Food, Music, and Awards 5:30 pm -10:00 pm

All youth are invited and admission is free for all events.

Home of Hope – Annual Fundraising BreakfastSponsored by the UCWLC Archeparchy of Winnipeg

Saturday, March 28 – 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Parish Hall - 460 Munroe Avenue, WinnipegEnjoy a breakfast and special presentation from the Home of Hope community

Hear how you are helping keep young girls off the streets of Lviv Tickets are $30/person, proceeds help to support the girls directly.

For tickets, please contact a member of the UCWLC or call the Lubov SSMI Foundation at 204-942-0443.

For upcoming Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Easter Dinner - Спільне Свячене on Sunday, April 26, 2020 if there is anyone wishing to showcase a talent 5 minutes or less, prior to dinner being served, please contact Teresa Hryndzio 204-334-4298 or Fr. Volodymyr Bashutskyy 204-582-7535.

Teresa Hryndzio

This year Great Lent starts on Monday, February 24. We have a special envelope for Sorokousty Service for your convenience. Please put your donation ︎ ($20.00) and submit the names of any new deceased members. You can simply put this envelope with your Sunday collection ︎ or give it to Father. We begin Sorokousty Service on Friday, February 28. Thank you!

Subdeacon Walter Dudych, Archeparchial Notary and Receptionist will be ordained to the major order of the diaconate on the Feast of the Annunciation, Wednesday, 25 March at St. Joseph Parish church and Martyr Shrine (250 Jefferson Ave., Winnipeg) at 6:30 PM. Everyone is invited. Многая літа!

‘Game On!’ Fund Raising Dinner for Immaculate Heart of Mary School Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Holy Eucharist Parish Centre (460 Munroe Avenue)

Cocktails & Hors d'ouvres at 6:00 P.M. - Dinner at 7:00 P.M. Tickets are $125.00 which includes entertainment, delicious dinner, hors d’ouvres, beverages, raffle prizes, and a charitable receipt.

The theme for the Dinner is 'GAME ON' - an entertaining night featuring a twist on vintage board games and classic TV game shows! Gather a group of friends and book a table together! It’s evening you don’t

want to miss!Tickets can be Tickets can be purchased through our parish office (204) 582-7535

The Parish has 4 Tickets available

Upcoming perogy making dates Peeling Potatoes: Wednesday, March 18; Perogy making: Thursday, March 19

To place an order, please contact Myron Fedoruk (204) 338-7243

Daylight SavingTime begins on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 2:00 AM.

On Saturday night, set your clocks ahead one hour.

CHURCH DONATIONS

Donor(s) IntentionGalarnyk Insurance Agency Bulletin Advertising (year 2020)

$ Amount$350.00

Peter & Helen Moroz $50.00

Mrs. Kate Zawortny $50.00

Cynthia Bryant $25.00

Anne & Glenn Rusnak $25.00

Darlene Demedash-Medwid $20.00

Helen Dubik $20.00

Adam & Sylvia Romanchuk $20.00

Jean Zalitach $20.00

CHURCH DONATIONS

Donor(s) Intention $ Amount

Galarnyk Insurance Agency Bulletin Advertising (year 2020) $350.00

Adam & Sylvia Romanchuk In Memory of + Mary Dovyak $20.00

Helen Dubik In Memory of + Mary Dovyak $20.00

Darlene Demedash-Medwid In Memory of + Mary Dovyak $20.00

Anne & Glenn Rusnak In Memory of + Mary Dovyak $25.00

Cynthia Bryant In Memory of + Mary Dovyak $25.00

Mrs. Kate Zawortny In Memory of + Mary Dovyak $50.00

Peter & Helen Moroz In Memory of + Mary Dovyak $50.00

Jean Zalitach In Memory of + Mary Dovyak $20.00

Thank You to Barbara Kutcher, Bertha Stoyko, Lorna Nelson, Jimmy Sawchuk, and Fr. Volodymyr who helped to change the altar linens and prepared the church for the lenten season. Your time, energy, and input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks to all who supported our Catechism program when receiving Myrovanya this Christmas. Your donations of $372.15 are gratefully accepted.

May your 2020 be blessed with good health and God’s many blessings.