St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Shrine of Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky, CSsR

250 Jefferson Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2V 0M6

Served by the Ukrainian Catholic Redemptorists

March 25, 2018 Parish Bulletin March 25, 2018

Palm Sunday ~ Jesus’ Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem

In the Icon of the Feast of Palm Sunday, Christ is seated upon a donkey as He enters Jerusalem, a fulfillment of the prophecy found in Zechariah 9:9. Christ is blessing with His right hand, and in His left hand is a scroll, symbolizing that He is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah, the Anointed One who has come to redeem us from our sins and break the power of death. The donkey, one of the animals that were considered unclean according to the Law, is symbolic of the inclusion of all peoples of all nations in the new covenant that will come through the death and Resurrection of Christ (Isaiah 62:10-11). It is also a sign that our Lord has revealed a heavenly and spiritual kingdom that offers true and enduring peace.

Христос посеред нас! Christ is among us!

Palm Sunday ~ Jesus’ Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem Feast of the Annunciation

The Redemptorists and parishioners of St. Joseph’s extend a warm welcome to all our guests. Thank you for worshipping with us today.

A Chance to Warm Hearts Pope Francis said, “For Jesus, what matters above all is reaching out, healing wounds, and restoring people to the family of God.” What matters above all for you? Are you looking for an opportunity to sync your values and interests with those of Jesus?

The Welcome Home – A mission of St. Alphonsus

a Redemptorist inner city ministry in Winnipeg, MB that reaches out to those on the periphery of our church and society. This ministry has been working for 25 years to build a community that embraces the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those in need, “warming hearts and healing wounds.” Are you searching for a place to belong and serve, where you can listen and take the time to befriend Canada’s most abandoned. We are now accepting applicants, ages 20 and up, for a 10 month live-in community, commencing September 1, 2018. Explore the possibilities of giving your time and talent and receive a life changing experience in return! Please visit thewelcomehome.ca or contact Delores Courchene for additional information: whome01@mymts.net or (204) 946-5352

Holy Thursday Divine Liturgy March 29 at 10:00 AM

St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church (737 Bannerman Ave,) His Grace, Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak, OSBM, will

celebrate the Divine Liturgy, bless Chrism and conduct the ceremony of the washing of feet. All are invited.

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Feast of the Annunciation ~March 25 Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB

Standing in the middle of the present day city of Nazareth is the mammoth Basilica of the Annunciation, built around what is believed to be the dwelling of Mary. In a grotto-like room at the heart of the basilica is a small inscription on an altar. It reads, "verbum caro hic factum est," here the Word became flesh. There, it is believed, the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, and her response changed the world forever.

Imagine yourself in Mary's place, asked to say "yes" to a divine plan so vast, so profound and so seemingly impossible that you cannot comprehend it. "How can this be?" she asks, bewildered. She is rooted in the faith of her ancestors, and yet now an angel has appeared in the midst of everyday life, extending a startling invitation.

"You have found favor with God," the angel says, "and you will conceive and bear His Son." Will she accept? It is Mary above all others who can teach us what it means to live by faith, and how to respond when God's providence disrupts the daily course of our lives, overturning its rhythms and expectations. Despite her fears and uncertainty over how this promise could be fulfilled, she still answered "Yes." Are we able to respond to God this way?

When we reflect on the Annunciation to Mary, and her acceptance of the angel's message, we also reflect on our own vocation -- our own calling from God. In the Lord's Prayer, we pray, "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" -- an echo of Mary's "Be it done unto me according to your word." Each time we commit ourselves to embracing God's call and accepting His will, we mark a new point on the path of our relationship with Him. For the rest of her life, Mary pondered her extraordinary encounter with God, turning the weight of the angel's message over and over again in her heart. From the manger to the cross, Mary's life was radically changed -- her relationship with God profoundly deepened -- the moment she said "Yes."

Mary received and welcomed God's Word in the fullest sense -- becoming impregnated with it, and bearing it to the world. Angels might not appear in our doorsteps, but we do encounter God in each of our daily prayers, and he whispers to us a similar invitation: Will we accept His love and bring it joyously to those around us? Will we trust in His providence, even when we can't see the path ahead? Amid the noise of everyday life, will we listen for and embrace his call?

When making his pilgrimage to the Basilica of the Annunciation, Pope Benedict XVI offered this prayer to the humble Virgin of Nazareth. It speaks for all of us who likewise seek to accept God's will with joy:

Mary, Mother of the "Yes," you listened to Jesus, and know the tone of his voice and the beating of his heart. Morning Star, speak to us of him, and tell us about your journey of following him on the path of faith.

A question for today: When have I felt that God was calling me to something greater than myself? When have I succeeded, and when have I failed, in accepting His will? What was the outcome of those situations?

2018 Knights of Columbus Youth Winter Games

Indoor Soccer Saturday, April 14, 2018, Seven Oaks Soccer Plex, 725 Kingsbury Ave., Registration 2:30pm., soccer and snacks 3:00-5:00pm. Clean indoor runners required. Windup Saturday April 28, 2018 St Joseph’s Parish Hall, 250 Jefferson Ave., Food, Music, Games and Awards 6:00-10:00pm

For other information, contact: Dennis Wawrykow 204-339-4261

dennisnow123 @gmail.com

Mar 24 & 25

Epistle Readers

Saturday 5:00 pm J. Peters

Sunday 8:30 am Parish Choir

Sunday 11:00 am Ivy Wilson Namaka

Ushers Saturday 5:00 pm

J. Tchir S. Hrushka

Sunday 8:30 am S.Prokop

H. Stockburn

Sunday 11:00 am M. Samec

I. Werbovetski

Vigil Lamps Mar 19 - April 1

K. Zawortny I. Lukie

Mar 31 & April 1

Epistle Readers

Saturday 8:30 pm D. Sumka

Sunday 8:00 am Parish Choir

Sunday 11:00 am P. Krasnowski

Ushers Saturday 8:30 pm

D. Dahl S. Sumka

Sunday 8:00 am Z.Hudyma L.Hudyma

Sunday 11:00 am E. Faseruk

K. Chrapchynski

Vigil Lamps Mar 19 - April 1

K. Zawortny I. Lukie

Divine Liturgy Intentions

Palm Sunday - Annunciation ______________ _ Philippians 4:4-9 Gospel: John 12: 1-18

Sat. March 24 5:00 pm +Jean Rubel (40th Day) ………………………...…….Evelyn & Kelly

Sun. March 25 8:30 am God’s Blessings Nina Rose…………………...Baba, Grandpa, Hresna

Holy Family Home 10:00 am +Anna & Ivan Fedora Family……………………...…..Anne Oleksiw

11:00 am For Our Parishioners

Mon. March 26 11:00 am Bethany Home God’s Blessings for Family ……………………..…NN

Tues. March 27 11:00 am Bethany Home Health Mother …………………………..………Jodi

Wed. March 28 10:00 am Holy Family Home +Alexander Blake ………..……………………..…NN

Sat. March 31 11:00 am Bethany Home Special Intention

Parish Office & Monastery Entrance Aikins St.

Office Hours 9:30 am - 12 Noon 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Phone

Office 204-339-4512 Hall 204-339-0061

Email & Website

office@stjosephukrwinnipeg.ca www.stjosephukrwinnipeg.ca

Pastor

Fr. Dmytro Dnistrian,CSsR

Assistants Fr. John Sianchuk, CSsR Fr. Frank Szadiak, CSsR

Office Manager Anastasia Tertigka

Sacraments

Baptism Chrismation Eucharist

Please contact the parish office

Marriage

Please contact the parish office a minimum of six months in advance

Sacrament of Anointing Visitation of the Sick

Contact the parish office

If an emergency please call anytime.

Reconciliation Confession

During the Sunday Divine Liturgies or by appointment.

Sunday Collection, February 18

161 Envelopes $4044

Open Collection $40.45

Vigil Lamps $151 Initial Offering $24

Outreach $120 Easter flowers $85 Share Lent $75

Holy Week

We have begun the most sacred time of the church year, Holy Week. It is not merely a time to remember events of the past. On the contrary, we are invited to participate in the last days of Christ on earth. We are called to experience the sufferings and death of Jesus so that we may gloriously share in the Resurrection of Christ. Each day of this week is special.

Lazarus Saturday & Palm Sunday introduce us to Holy Week. Yesterday's Gospel proclaimed how Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. This miracle not only foreshadows what is to come but also proclaims that Christ is the Giver of Life. On that first Palm Sunday, after hearing about this great miracle, people gathered in Jerusalem to welcome Jesus as King. Today we are asked to declare our allegiance to Christ, our King and God.

Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, & Holy Wednesday are known as the Bridegroom Days. The general theme of these days is our need to be prepared. The Scripture passage that is associated with these days is the parable of the ten virgins. Five of them were not prepared, but the five who filled their lamps with oil were prepared to receive the bridegroom. Christ is the Bridegroom. During the Presanctified Liturgy of Holy Wednesday, we are invited to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. This Sacrament is usually given to those who are ill. Once a year, the Church invites all the faithful during this service to receive this sacrament which is for the healing of our bodies and for the forgiveness of all our sins. This is certainly a beautiful way to prepare ourselves for the rest of Holy Week.

Holy Thursday is the day that Jesus shared in the Last Supper with His disciples. The bread and wine of this meal became the Body and Blood of Christ that gives us eternal life.

Good and Holy Friday is the day that, we commemorate the Passion and Death of Jesus through three special services.

Holy Saturday The Gospel read during the Divine Liturgy on this day announces the finding of the empty tomb. The service of Holy Saturday also proclaims the destruction of Hades by Christ.

Holy Pascha On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the Lord's Glorious Resurrection, and we proclaim Xpucmoc Bockpec! - Christ is Risen! We gather at Resurrection Matins and sing This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it! Our rejoicing continues in the Divine Liturgy where we hear the Gospel proclaimed in as many languages as possible. The Artos, a special bread representing the Risen Lord, is blessed at the Liturgy and will be distributed to all on Thomas Sunday. In the evening, Resurrection Vespers will be celebrated. Throughout this day we proclaim to one another Xpucmoc Bockpec! - Christ is Risen!

HOLY WEEK & EASTER 2018

March 24 Lazarus Saturday 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

March 25 Palm Sunday & Annuciation - Blessing of Pussy Willows 5:00 p.m. (Sat.) Divine Liturgy 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy (Ukrainian) 11:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (English)

March 26 Holy Monday 6:30 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

March 27 Holy Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

March 28 Holy Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. Pre-Sanctified Liturgy & Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

March 29 Holy Thursday 7:00 p.m. Great Matins – Reading of the 12 Passion Gospels

March 30 Good Friday 11:00 a.m. Vespers - Exposition of the Holy Shroud – Plashchanytsia Vigil at the Lord’s Grave following the service till 10:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Jerusalem Matins – Hoosli Choir

March 31 Holy Saturday 2:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy with Vespers

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March 31 Easter (Saturday Eve) 8:30 p.m. Resurrection Matins and Easter Divine Liturgy (English)

April 1 Easter Sunday 8:00 a.m. Resurrection Matins & Easter Divine Liturgy (Ukrainian) 11:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy (English)

April 2 Bright Monday 8:30 a.m. Resurrection Matins & Divine Liturgy

April 3 Bright Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Resurrection Matins & Divine Liturgy

Blessing of Easter Foods

Holy Saturday, March 31 - 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.