VOL. 82 - No. 2 ENGLISH VERSION

Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia

Archeparchy News pg. 2-12Holidays/Feast Day pg. 13-14Children’s Corner pg. 14-17

Advertisements pg. 18-21Church News pg. 22-29

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His Beatitude Sviatoslav on the Feast of the Theophany, “Today Christ enters the waters of the Jordan to give us freedom from sin”

His Beatitude Sviatoslav blesses the faithful with Holy Water

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Wednesday, 20 January 2021

Today, on the day of the Lord's Theophany over the Jordan, the heavens are opened and the Good News is heard: “Are you seeking the truth? The truth itself comes to you today. Are you looking for good? Today Christ makes you capable of doing this good.” This was emphasized by His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Father and Head of the UGCC, in his sermon on the occasion of the Baptism of the Lord

His Beatitude Sviatoslav on the Feast of the Theophany

Bishop Stepan Sus dips a three branch candle into an area cut out of the ice of the Dnieper (Dnipro) River.

on January 19, 2021, during the service in the Patriarchal Cathedral of

the Resurrection of Christ in Kyiv.

Bishop Yosyf Milian, Auxiliary Bishop of the Kyiv Archeparchy, Bishop Bohdan Dziurakh, Secretary of the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC, and Bishop Stepan Sus, Curial Bishop of the Kyiv-Halych Major Archbishopric of the UGCC, concelebrated the Liturgy with the Head of the Church. Priests of the Kyiv Archeparchy and the faithful also took part in the joint prayer.

“On the day of the Theophany of the Lord Christ, by celebrating the Feast, by the power and action of the Holy Spirit, we become participants in this event," said the

Primate.

The Head of the Church noted that while listening to the Holy Gospel today, we observe a very strange thing. Among the sinners who came to repent, John sees the sinless Son of God standing among them. To his objection, John receives a profound answer from Christ: "In this way we will do all that God requires." Thus, says the preacher, John listens to Christ and at the time of His Baptism he sees the Theophany.

Christ is baptized to purify us. Christ receives baptism from a slave in order to set us free.

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Christ enters the waters of the Jordan to proclaim the victory over sin and its power over man. This is what the Theophany means!” explained the Father and the Head of the UGCC.

According to His Beatitude Sviatoslav, today it is important to remember the Old Testament event in which the Israelites renewed their covenant with God before entering the Promised Land. It was there, at the Jordan, that they realized that they could be free only if they obeyed God's law. In

the history of the people of Israel, the Jordan was a rubicon of freedom.

According to the Primate of the UGCC, in today's world we feel a certain devaluation of truth. He noted that people often seek good, but do not know how to do it.

“Whenever we doubt and do not know how to distinguish truth from falsehood, we should ask the power of the Holy Spirit to send enlightenment upon us. If we feel that evil overcomes us, does not give us peace and

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the ability to do good, then we should go to the holy Sacrament of Repentance. There we will receive the purification that people sought when they came to the Jordan to ask for baptism for forgiveness,” encourages the Head of the UGCC.

The Primate wished the faithful to feel loved as sons and daughters of God. “Hear in your heart today: ‘Evil has no more power over you. You are free. You are my son. You are my beloved daughter. Today I pour out my favor and

Jordan's blessing on you,’” concluded His Beatitude Sviatoslav.

After the Liturgy, His Beatitude Sviatoslav traditionally performed the Great Blessing of water on the Dnieper.

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The Feast of Theophany, which is observed on January 19 according to the Julian Calendar (January 6 according to the Gregorian Calendar), completes the

cycle of Christmas holidays. The feast commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River during which Christ declared Himself as the Messiah and Savior.

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Rev. Frank Patrylak Falls Asleep in the Lord

Rev. T. Frank Patrylak (1926-2021)

Rev. Frank Patrylak, called to his everlasting reward on January 20, 2021 at the age of 94, was a retired priest of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Son of John and Eva Sagan Patrylak, he was born in Hanover Township, PA on February 26, 1926 and graduated from Hanover Township High School, Class of 1944. He entered St. Basil’s College, Stamford, CT, in 1954 to begin formation for the priesthood. Following graduation in 1958 he entered St. Josaphat’s Seminary in Washington, DC and completed theological studies at

Catholic University and Holy Cross Seminary, Washington, DC. He was ordained to the priesthood on April 16, 1962 at the Ukrainian Cathedral of Immaculate Conception by Metropolitan Archbishop Most Reverend Ambrose Senyshyn, O.S.B.M.

Over more than four decades of dedicated priestly ministry Father Frank held various assignments including service in the Archbishop’s Chancery and at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia. The parishes at which Fr. Frank served were numerous: St. Mary’s Church, Ramey, PA; St. Michael’s Church,

Pottstown, PA; Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Olyphant, PA; Holy Trinity, St. Clair, PA; Sts. Peter and Paul, Wilkes-Barre, PA; St. Nicholas, Minersville, PA; St. Mary’s, Bristol, PA; and Sts. Peter and Paul, Clifton Heights, PA.

After his retirement in April 2005 Father Patrylak resided at The Manor at St. Mary’s in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Father Frank is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Reverend Patrylak was preceded in death by his parents John and Eva Patrylak and ten siblings: brothers John, James, Peter, Michael, Joseph, Andrew and George, and sisters Anna Scrabat, Rose Geletej and Eva

Malischak.

A parastas will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Church, 675 Cooper Landing Road, Cherry Hill, NJ on Wednesday, January 27, at 7:00 p.m. A funeral Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 28 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 20 Nottingham Street, Plymouth, PA. Following the Divine Liturgy, the burial will be at St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Plymouth, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Father Frank Patrylak’s memory to Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 20 Nottingham Street, Plymouth, PA 18651.

Rev. Frank Patrylak

Photo: Metropolitan Stefan Soroka with Rev. Frank Patrylak on April 14, 2012.

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The Good Samaritan Food Pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm. Food is distributed every Tuesday. The Food Pantry helps 60 families a month at this Philadelphia location at 827 N. Franklin Street. Sr. Teodora Kopyn, OSBM, who is the Director of the Food Pantry said for a whole month the only parish that was contributing to the food pantry was the Cathedral in Philadelphia. Donations are always welcome from anyone! Sr. Teodora said she is also thankful for donations from places like “St. Francis Inn Ministries” and “Caring for Friends”.

In addition to food donations, Sr. Teodora is asking for help in collecting items such as soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and small hand towels. Sr. Teodora said she has also received requests during this winter season for items such as gloves and scarves. Sr. Teodora said the food pantry also reaches out to those who are living without homes.

Please consider donating to the Good Samaritan Food Pantry! Thank you!

The Good Samaritan Food Pantry Continues to Help the Needy in 2021

Photo: Sr. Teodora Kopyn, OSBM, poses for a picture at the Good Samaritan Food Pantry on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, PA across the street from the Cathedral.

Address: 827 N. Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123Phone: (215) 429-0560Email: goodsamaritan@ukrcap.orgFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSamaritanFoodPantryUKRCAP

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WHAT ARE THE PERCEPTIONS OF A VOCATIONTO THE CONSECRATED LIFE TODAY?

The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia is asking all faithful, men and women, to consider a vocation to the religious or monastic life. Namely, you are asked to discern if God is calling you to the consecrated life. For a vocation is a calling from God. The faithful in prayerful reflection and consideration respond to this calling.

This year, the World Day of Consecrated Life is February 2nd, 2021. In 1997, Pope St. John Paul II initiated a Day of Prater for vocations of women and men to the consecrated life. In both the East and West, Catholics on the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord into the Temple bless candles. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Light of the World. We Christians also are called to be “lights” to the world, to others. Those in consecrated life are called in a special way to reflect the Light of Christ.

A vocation to the consecrated life is a vocation to the entire Church. The World Day of Prayer for vocations to the consecrated life is a call to live the Christian life more fully, in the spirit of Christ, Our Lord and Master. Pope Francis in his homily on this day in 2019 stated: “It is a vision of what we need to embrace in order to experience the joy (of) Jesus.”

This year on February 2nd, from 5-6 p.m. Eastern time (6-7 p.m. Central Time) there will be a collaborative online event. The theme of the 25th World Day of Consecrated Life is “Consecrated Life Through the Lens of Fratelli Tutti.” Newer members to the consecrated life in Fratelli Tutti will present a reflection of the consecrated life in light of the Gospel message. A flyer for this event is provided on site and may be downloaded and distributed ahead of time.

This beautiful “Wake up the world” icon was written by

Vivian Imbruglia.

You are asked to save the date and remember to register beforehand. Registration is required to participate in this upcoming online event by using the link provided. https://www.cmsm.org/event/consecratedlife2021/

A special icon card has been prepared for this year’s Day of prayer. The icon card is entitled: “Wake Up the world” and has been written by Vivian Imbruglia. You are permitted to share this icon card with others, just be sure to Vivian when using the image. Feel free to download the card for use in your ministry. Packs of 100 cards may be purchased through the NRVC store.

https://nrvc.net/274/publication/4171/article/10041-world-day-for-consecrated-life-february-2-2018

Resources are also available at the USCCB& Pontificate of Pope Francis

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Remembering when His Beatitude Sviatoslav Led Hundreds in Prayer during Divine Liturgy honoring Conscerated Life at the

Cathedral in Philadelphia on November 15, 2015

Philadelphia, Pa.--The world spiritual father of the Ukrainian Catholic Church concluded his historic pastoral visitation to the United States and the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia by leading the clergy, religious and faithful in prayer during a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in the golden domed Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sunday, November 15, 2015.

During his homily, based upon the Gospel reading from St. Luke which includes the parable of the Good Samaritan, Patriarch Sviatoslav reminded the faithful that God Himself becomes not only our neighbor, but He is with us, within us. Quoting St. Augustine, he said of God, “All the while You were more inside me than

my most inmost part; You were higher than my highest powers. . . .God is closer to us than we are to ourselves.”

Continuing, he said “love is the divine motion of us to God and God to us, the God we must love with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.”

In honoring consecrated life, Patriarch Sviatoslav cited the life of the Venerable Servant of God Andrew Sheptytsky, who was declared heroic by Pope Francis July 16, 2015. He called him the real image of the Good Shepherd, representing divine love in service and love for his people. Metropolitan Sheptytsky was the “unique Catholic hierarch in Europe who raised his voice, who defended and saved many Jews from the Holocaust at the time of World War II... Today, we venerate him as the one who led the renewal of monastic life in our church.”

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He also honored the memory of Blessed Sister Josaphata Hordashevska, SSMI, who founded the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate. Blessed Sister Josaphata, was beatified by Pope St. John Paul II on June 27, 2001, during his visit to Ukraine.

“Today, we commemorate in a special way Blessed Mother Sister Josaphata Hordashevska, the first sister among the Sisters Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”

To the assembled religious men and religious women in consecrated life who renewed their vows during the Divine Liturgy, Patriarch Sviatoslav said, “On behalf of the entire Ukrainian Catholic Church I come to express our gratitude to you, brothers and sisters in Christ, who gave all your heart, and your soul, all your strength and all your mind to service and love for God. Thank you for your service to the church, especially here in the United States. . . .And I call upon everyone here present to please learn how to love God and neighbor from our sisters here present.”

Members of the following religious communities renewed their vows during the Divine Liturgy: Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great, Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, Missionary Sisters of the Mother of God, the Basilian Fathers of the Order of St. Basil the Great, the Redemptorist Fathers and Archimandrite Joseph of the Monastery of the Holy Cross.

Newly installed mosaics of Venerable Andrew Sheptytsky and Blessed Sister Josaphata, designed by iconographer Chrystyna Dochwat were blessed by His Beatitude Sviatoslav at the end of the Divine Liturgy.

Remembering when His Beatitude Sviatoslav Led Hundreds in Prayer during Divine Liturgy honoring Conscerated Life at the

Cathedral in Philadelphia on November 15, 2015

World Day of Consecrated Life is

February 2nd, 2021November 15, 2015

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THEY MADE IT HAPPENAT ST. NICHOLAS PARISH AND SCHOOL, PASSAIC, NJ

This past year proved to be a challenge in many ways. As a parish

community we have been Blessed through the Grace of God during

these difficult days, and in thanksgiving for this blessing, once again the

Giving Tree program came to be. For the 20th consecutive year, our parish has sponsored a Giving Tree project for orphans and the disabled in Ukraine, supplying each resident with warm clothing, hygiene supplies, and children’s games. This pandemic year, a food drive project closer to home was added.

Our Eastern Catholic neighbors at St Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Cathedral,

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THEY MADE IT HAPPENAT ST. NICHOLAS PARISH AND SCHOOL, PASSAIC, NJ

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Passaic, have maintained a food panty for the last decade. The St. Nicholas Chapter of the League of Ukrainian Catholics (LUC), with the support of our pastor, Fr. Andriy Dudkevych, invited our members, parishioners, and school children to participate in a Giving Thanks food staples drive to benefit this pantry. This is one of several food projects that the League has sponsored over the years in support of St. Michael’s pantry and the local homeless and needy. The COVID pandemic situation has dragged on for months and the numbers of indigent in the city of Passaic has grown significantly and a great many of them are children.

Thus, the League initiated a “Calendar of Daily Giving” that was extended to the 40-day Philip Fast / Pylypywka. Participants were asked to put aside one food item daily from the list intended for the pantry throughout the Fast. The project was bolstered by the 2020 Synod of Bishops Pastoral letter urging the faithful to serve those who are closest to us and lack attention, support, and comfort – “I am among you as one who serves”

(Luke 22:27). Donations were collected in the Church vestibule.

Sr. Eliane Ilnitski, SSMI, principal at St. Nicholas School, took this opportunity to help students prepare themselves for Christmas and to decorate their traditional Christmas Tree displayed in the school foyer. Their challenge - for every food donation brought in to help the local food pantry, the student placed an ornament on the school Christmas tree. The goal was to have all the ornaments on the tree and the donation boxes filled with food before Christmas Eve, and they made it happen!

The project was deemed a resounding success. When all was said and done, a pickup truck’s bed and a car trunk plus were filled with goods. Delivery to St. Michael’s pantry was made on January 6th, Eve of the Epiphany, and was met with an outpouring of thanks and blessings to all who participated from their parish volunteers and Fr. Jack Custer, pastor/administrator at St. Michael’s.

The St. Nicholas Chapter of LUC sincerely appreciates and thanks

the parishioners, students and families who took part in this special project and for their generosity which truly followed the directives of our Bishops Synod – “You will be left

with one thing – what you gave to the poor!”

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Charitable online English course for low-income immigrants launched by the Religious Society of Ukrainian Catholics

"St. Sophia" USAOn Sunday, January 17, a 20-hour online charity English course for low-income newcomers to Philadelphia and the surrounding area began. The project, organized and main sponsored by the Religious Society of Ukrainian Catholics "St. Sophia" USA, was initiated within the platform ESL. Ukraine, in cooperation with the Good Samaritan Food Pantry at the Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

The prayer for the opening of the course was conducted by Most Rev. Andriy Rabiy, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia. Volunteer teachers from the United States (Iryna Ivankovych), Canada (Taras Malyuzhinsky), students from Ukraine (Vira Hrabchuk, Karyna Karpishyna) who studied in the USA under the

FLEX program will work with 17 participants of the course on three levels for ten weeks and English teacher from Lviv Zoriana Kohut.

The program includes classes in grammar, spoken language, reading, writing skills, vocabulary. The educational process

will take place not only according to the traditional method of the textbook, but also with the use of the latest technologies, which aim to convey the material in a clear and accessible way. Participants of the program will have a great opportunity to communicate in live English in a friendly team. The program is designed to overcome the language barrier and facilitate adaptation in the English-speaking environment.

According to Iryna Ivankovych, “this is the first initiative of charitable teaching of English for Ukrainians in the dispersal of existing ones. Our desire is to help newcomers to improve

their knowledge of the language or to lay its foundation, because the ability to communicate in an environment that has become a second home is a common necessity. We go to the meeting, first of all, to those countries whose financial capabilities do not allow them to attend paid courses. "

The course lasts until March 28.

Press service of the Society "St. Sophia" USA

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Holiday/Feast Day

FEAST OF THREE HOLY HIERARCHS (JANUARY 30TH)

Three hierarchs (bishops) who have greatly influenced the early Christian Church are honored each year with a special feast day on the liturgical calendar, January 30th on the Gregorian calendar. The three hierarchs are St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian, and St. John Chrysostom. They are honored even to this day by the Eastern Catholic and Orthodox churches.

St. Basil the Great is most noted for his work on church services, especially the Divine Liturgy, which the Eastern Churches celebrate on

the special designated days of the liturgical year. St. Basil the Great, along with his friend, Gregory Nazianzen, wrote a set of rules for the monastic life, which are in effect even to this day. Basil had become a priest, bishop, and later Archbishop of Caesarea. Basil was declared a saint and a doctor (expert in Church teachings) in the Catholic Faith.

St. Gregory the Theologian, upon the influence of his father, became a priest. Later Gregory would be named a bishop in Constantinople.

Gregory was sent there to return the people to the faith and peace to a place beset by quarrels, confusion and corruption. Gregory helped his classmate a life-long friend Basil form a rule of monastic life which is in effect even to this very day. St. Gregory was a humble witness to the faith and a learned preacher.

St. John Chrysostom was an eloquent preacher. The word “Chrysostom” means “Golden-Tongued”, a name affectionately given to him by his confreres in recognition of his God-

given talent. John entered the priesthood and immediately began explaining Sacred Scriptures to the faithful. He was a defender of the true faith. He later was named Archbishop of Constantinople. St. John Chrysostom is most noted for the prayers he wrote that are a part of the Divine Liturgy attributed to him, even to this day. He was truly a man of God who said: “I am lighting a Lamp, the Lamp of God.

Rev D. George Worschak

Feast of the Encounter: Presentation of Our Lord in The Temple (February 2nd) THE THEME OF LIGHT

In the Gospel after the Feast of the Theophany (Matthew 4:12-17) we read: “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death, light has dawned.” The Evangelist Matthew refers to Jesus as the One Great Light, dispelling the darkness of sin. Also in the Gospel according to St. John, Jesus says: “I am the Light of the world.” (6:51; 8:12). In Matthew 5:14, Jesus tells His disciples that they too are lights of the world. Furthermore, the Lord tells us: “Let your

light shine before others so that they may see your good deeds and give glory to your Father in heaven.” (5:16)

NEWLY-BAPTIZED, N E W L Y -ENLIGHTENED IS GIVEN A CANDLE

In the ritual for the Sacred Mysteries (Sacraments) of Initiation, the priest presents the baptized or the sponsor (godfather), if the individual be before the age of reason, with a lit candle, saying: Take this lighted candle and strive to shine

brightly with the light of faith and of good works, so that when the Lord will come, you may go forth in radiance to meet Him (Lord) with all the saints and may enter into the court of His Heavenly glory and reign with Him throughout all the ages. Amen.

Already, from the time of our baptism, we are to let our light shine before men so that they may see the goodness in our deeds. May we share the good news of salvation with those whom we encounter – preaching Jesus is Lord through

our words and deeds. And may we await His second and glorious coming in a spirit of dedicated service and sacrifice to the Lord God Almighty. For He is the great Light Who dispels the darkness of sin. We too are lights who follow Christ, the Light of the world. Others will come to know that we are truly Christian by the way we love, care and have compassion for one another.”

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PRAYER OF THE BLESSING OF CANDLES

In the ritual for the blessing of candles on the Feast of the Encounter, the priest refers to Christ as the Sun of Justice Who enlightens those in darkness. Christ is the True Light enlightening every person who enters into the world. The priest prays that the Lord send His blessing upon the candles: “Sanctify them with the light of Your grace. And just as the visible light of the candles dispels all darkness and shadow, so also let the invisible flame of the Holy Spirit which illuminates our hearts cast out the darkness of sin, so that with the eye of an enlightened soul we may see that which is pleasing to You and necessary for our salvation...

Rev. D. George Worschak

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Children’s Corner

I S P Y I N M Y L I T T L E “ I ” C O NMEETING OF OUR LORD

-Written by Kim Bombak06 Byzi Kids // JAN 2020ARTWORK BY JULIE LUCKEY © 2019

The feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple is among the most ancient feasts of the Christian Church. Originally, the feast was a minor

celebration, but in 542 was established throughout the Eastern Empire by Emperor Justinian I. Up to the present day, the Presentation of Christ is one

of the great feasts of the orthodox liturgical calendar.

According to the Gospel of Luke (2:22–40), forty days after his birth, Mary and Joseph took the infant Jesus to the Temple of

Jerusalem for the customary rite of purification. At the temple they encountered the prophet Simeon who had been promised that he would not die before seeing the Messiah. The elderly prophetess Anna was present in the temple as well. Joseph is seen carrying the

sacrifice as is outlined in the law of Moses.

Why do you think he is holding two young pigeons instead of a lamb?

Did you know that the presentation of Jesus occurred at Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem which was the only place for Jewish worship at the time? Can you imagine if we only had ONE church we could go

to? How would you feel about travelling a long distance to be baptized or to receive the eucharist?

The presentation into the Temple was a rite of purification and offering. However Jesus Christ, the Son of God, did not need to be offered to God the Father because no sacrifice of purification was necessary for

the Spotless Child. Therefore, Jesus entered the Temple as a fulfillment of the law, not to be purified but to purify others. Can you think of another event in the life of Christ were he participates as a fulfillment of the

law and not because he needs purification? *Hint: there is water and a dove involved *

Where are everyone’s hands? The only hands you can see in this icon are the blessing hands of Christ.

Simeon’s hand are covered in recognition of the Baby Jesus as the Messiah.

MEETING OF OUR LORD BY FR. VLADIMIR LYSAK

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Alcoholics Anonymous

The Alcoholics Anonymous community focuses on both moral and spiritual matters. Almost every AA participant begins to believe in and rely on the Higher Power that most of us call God. No successful healing process is possible without this faith. God, as everyone understands Him, is the foundation on which our Community rests.

For most of our society, the topic of alcohol, the problem of alcoholism, meeting an alcoholic, or living in a close environment with them - is a daily routine of life. Related issues, doubts, fears, anxieties or worries, finding solutions and trying to get out of the chaos of alcohol - are central to many families, and are a mystery to many families.

Briefly about AA

Alcoholics Anonymous is a community of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other in order to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is the desire to quit drinking. AA membership does not involve entrance or mandatory fees; the community is sustained through our own voluntary donations.

AA is not affiliated with any sect, religion, policy, organization or institution; does not wish to take part in any disputes, does not support or oppose any cases.

Our main goal is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.

Why Alcoholics Anonymous is “anonymous”

Anonymity - the spiritual basis of AA It disciplines the Community to govern itself based on principles rather than personal interests. We are a community of equals. We want to make our recovery program known, not the individuals involved. Anonymity in the media is an insurance for the entire AA community, especially for newcomers to their AA membership. will not be disclosed.

How can you find AA in America

AA initiative groups were organized mainly in Chicago and New York. Individual participants are scattered across states, from Boston to California. Meetings are held mainly in Zoom or Skype.

For information on Ukrainian-language meetings in America, please visit https://aa.lviv.ua/feedback/

More information can be found on these sites.www.aa.kiev.uawww.aa.org.ua

How can you find AA in Ukraine

Volunteers will be happy to answer your questions and / or contact you with those who can help.

The office of the public organization Ukrainian Service Center of AA Ukraine is open from Tuesday to Thursday from 10:00 to 16:00 .

E-mail - aa.ua.gso@gmail.com

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Church News

Pope to Biden: foster peace and reconciliation in the US and the world

January 20, 2021

Pope Francis sends a message to President Joe Biden, urging him to be a bringer of peace and reconciliation to the United States and to the whole world.

By Vatican News staff writer

Pope Francis opened his message to US President Joe Biden saying, "On the occasion of your inauguration as the fourty-sixth President of the United States of America, I extend cordial good wishes and the assurance of my prayers that Almighty God will grant you wisdom and strength in the exercise of your high office".

On Wednesday, at around noon Eastern time, Democrats Joseph R Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths and were sworn in as 46th president and vice-president respectively. Biden's inauguration comes at a time of intense division in the countr.y Just two weeks ago, on January 6th, as Congress was certifying the results of the presidential election, supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol Building in Washington D.C., occupying the building for several hours. Pope

President Joe Biden (Photo: https://www.vaticannews.va)

Francis denounced this violent act during his Sunday Angelus on January 10th.

In the wake of the attack on the Capitol, which led to five deaths, the House of Representatives impeached Donald Trump on a charge of ‘incitement of insurrection.’ Although no longer president, the possibility of a Senate trial on the charge could yet take place, despite the fact that Trump is no longer president.

In his message to President Biden on Wednesday, Pope Francis expresses his hope that "under your leadership, may the American people continue to draw strength from the lofty political, ethical and religious values that

have inspired the nation since its founding". The United States celebrates 244 years of democracy since its founding in 1776. President Joe Biden has taken office as the country continues to battle one of the biggest coronavirus crises worldwide. Encouraging Americans to follow online, the 59th inauguration programme includes a memorial for those who have died during this pandemic – and recognition will be shown to those who have shown love and resilience towards those in need.

So far, 402 thousand people have died from Covid-19 in the United States – where over 24 million confirmed cases have been reported.

"At a time when the grave crises facing our human family call for farsighted and united responses,” Pope Francis writes in his message, “I pray that your decisions will be guided by a concern for building a society marked by authentic justice and freedom, together with unfailing respect for the rights and dignity of every person, especially the poor, the vulnerable and those who have no voice."

Concluding his message, Pope Francis writes, "I likewise ask God, the source of all wisdom and truth, to guide your efforts to foster understanding, reconciliation and peace within the United

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States and among the nations of the world in order to advance the universal common good.

Pope to Biden: foster peace and reconciliation in the US and the world

With these sentiments, I willingly invoke upon you and your family and the beloved American

people an abundance of blessings."

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Time to heal wounds in the United States

January 19, 2021

By Alessandro Gisotti

The United States is still shaken by what happened on January 6th during the assault on Capitol Hill, which resulted in the death of 5 people. It was an unprecedented event that dramatically manifested the divisions present in the American society, and which go beyond the political dimension. This polarisation has deepened in recent years, and many observers say it is not likely to disappear in the short term.

It is, therefore, no coincidence that the theme chosen by the new president, Joe Biden, for his swearing-in ceremony is "America United". This need for national unity is widely felt across the board by Americans, many of whom are aware that only united will it be possible to face the pandemic and the serious economic crises which have ensued.

Pope Francis has always

stressed the value of American unity inscribed on the nation's coat of arms: E Pluribus Unum. On his Apostolic Journey to the US in 2015, he was the first Pope to address a joint session of Congress. On that occasion, he delivered a speech which - through figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton and Martin Luther King Jr - underscored what makes American democracy unique. From that speech five years ago to his words at the Angelus on 10 January about what happened on Capitol Hill four days earlier, Pope Francis has always encouraged people to reject disruptive tendencies, and to work with patience and courage for reconciliation and unity.

Significantly, in a message sent yesterday - Martin Luther King Day - he urged Americans to “return” to the African-American leader's dream. The United States needs to realize that unfulfilled dream of "harmony and equality."

A dream that “always remains relevant” and indeed becomes even more urgent in a country where, despite the great economic opportunities, there remain injustices and social conflicts that have also now been exacerbated by the pandemic. This is, therefore, the time to let “us” prevail over “me”, to heal wounds and find a renewed unity based on those principles that have always sustained American democracy and made of it a protagonist on the international scene.

It is precisely the question of national reconciliation which will be the most arduous challenge, especially in the first phase of the Biden presidency. Some have observed that, starting with Vice-President Kamala Harris, never have the components of an administration been so multiracial. Besides the internal theme of “healing” the American society, there is also the external front, on which the international spotlight is focused. After

years often marked by unilateral decisions or bilateral agreements, there are, in fact, great expectations for a “return” to multilateralism in foreign policy and a recovery of the relationship of trust with international organizations, starting with the UN. Some steps in this direction have already been announced in recent weeks, such as the return of the United States to the Paris Climate Agreement. This move converges with Pope Francis’ commitment in favor of the custody of our Common Home expressed in Laudato si'.

As Joe Biden prepares to be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, what has happened on Capitol Hill in recent days reminds us that democracy and its institutions are precious and should not be taken for granted simply because they have existed for so long.This awareness must not just remain an utterance

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His Beatitude Sviatoslav: There are no religious reasons to avoid vaccination

Monday, 11 January 2021

Vaccination is one of the possible ways to prevent the spread of the disease. We must take care of the lives and health of ourselves and our neighbors. His Beatitude Sviatoslav, the Father and Head of the UGCC, said this in an interview with Channel 5, answering questions about the acceptability of vaccination.

The Head of the UGCC noted that very often people have their own ideas and superstitions that have nothing to do with religious life, moreover, they are more important than a living faith in God.

According to him, last year taught all Christians to distinguish the main from the secondary. We have learned to distinguish what is the content of our faith and what are temporary forms of experiencing it. Those forms can change because life changes.

This year, says the Father and the Head of the UGCC, I began to understand that vaccination should not be feared.

"Obviously, the safety or effectiveness of the vaccine is within the competence of physicians. When it comes to the perception of vaccination as a phenomenon, there is no religious reason to avoid it. Today, all world leaders: the Holy Father, Patriarch Bartholomew, spoke in unison that vaccination is needed.

Because this is one of the possible ways to prevent this disease," the Head of the Church explained.

His Beatitude Sviatoslav also mentioned the "Note on the morality of using some anti-Covid-19 vaccines" approved by Pope Francis. It was promulgated by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

"The document states that not only can you be vaccinated, but it is also a moral imperative. We must take care of our lives and the health

of ourselves and our neighbors, and therefore we must take care of the common good and obviously work on it together,” the Head of the UGCC added. The UGCC Department for Information

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but - quoting Fratelli tutti, - requires a concrete effort at all levels. It requires a commitment not only from political leaders, but from all

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the people, and their movements, to promote the common good and strengthen democracy. This is even more true today, in a historical

period in which, despite centrifugal forces and nationalistic interests, the pandemic has dramatically shown that "no one is saved alone".

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Pope Francis opens ministries of lector and acolyte to women: A CNA Explainer

By CNA Staff

Vatican City, Jan 11, 2021

On Jan. 11, Pope Francis published an apostolic letter issued motu proprio (which means “on his own impulse” in Latin), modifying canon law regarding women’s access to the ministries of lector and acolyte. He also released a letter to Vatican doctrinal chief Cardinal Luis Ladaria explaining his reasoning for the decision.

What’s changed?In the document, Spiritus Domini, the pope changed Church law so that women can be formally instituted to the lay ministries of lector and acolyte.

The pope modified the wording Canon 230 §1 of the Code of Canon Law, which previously limited the ministries to lay men.

He changed the phrase “lay men” to “lay persons,” so that the canon now reads: “Lay persons of suitable age and with the gifts determined by decree of the Episcopal Conference may be permanently assigned, by means of the established liturgical rite, to the ministries of lectors and acolytes;

however, the conferment of such a role does not entitle them to support or remuneration from the Church.”

But aren’t women already allowed to serve as altar servers and readers?

Yes, in many parts of the world women serve and read at Mass. But until now they were not officially established in the role with the liturgical rites associated with the ministry of an acolyte or lector. They performed the role “by temporary designation,” under Canon 230 § 2 of the Code of Canon Law.

Why were the roles of lector and acolyte previously reserved to men?

The ministries were traditionally reserved to men because they were associated with what were known as the “minor orders” of priesthood: stages on the way to priestly ordination.

But in 1972, Pope Paul VI intended to abolish the minor orders in the motu proprio Ministeria quaedam. From then on, he said, lector and acolyte should be regarded as ministries, rather than minor orders. When they are conferred,

he wrote, it should not be called “ordination,” but rather “institution.”

With the 1983 revision of the Code of Canon Law, Church law recognized that “lay persons” -- either male or female -- could “fulfill the function of lector in liturgical actions by temporary designation.” It added that “All lay persons can also perform the functions of commentator or cantor, or other functions, according to the norm of law.”

Women began to take on the functions of lector and acolyte in parts of the Catholic world, but they were not formally instituted into the ministries.

In 1994, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments confirmed that bishops could permit women to be altar servers.

What is a lector?

A lector is a person who reads Scripture to the congregation at Mass (other than the Gospel, which is only proclaimed by deacons and priests.)Paul VI explained that the lector is “instituted for the office, proper to him, of reading the word of God in the liturgical

assembly.”

“The reader, feeling the responsibility of the office received, should do all he can and make use of the appropriate means to acquire every day more fully the sweet and lively love and the knowledge of Sacred Scripture, in order to become a more perfect disciple of the Lord,” he wrote.

What is an acolyte?After abolishing the minor orders, Pope Paul VI wrote that an acolyte was a ministry in the Church with the “duty to take care of the service of the altar, to help the deacon and the priest in liturgical actions, especially in the celebration of the Holy Mass.”

Potential responsibilities for an acolyte include distributing Holy Communion as an extraordinary minister if such ministers are not present, publicly exposing the Eucharist for adoration in extraordinary circumstances, and “the instruction of the other faithful, who, on a temporary basis, help the deacon and the priest in liturgical services

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by carrying the missal, cross, candles, etc.”

Pope Paul VI wrote: “The acolyte, destined in a special way to the service of the altar, learns all those notions concerning divine public worship and strives to understand its intimate and spiritual meaning: in this way he can offer himself, every day, completely to God and be, in the temple, an example to all for his serious and respectful behavior, and also to have a sincere love for the mystical body of Christ, or people of God, and especially for the weak and the sick.”

What reasons did Pope Francis give for the changes?

In his apostolic letter, the pope said that a number of Synods of Bishops had “highlighted the need to deepen the subject doctrinally” in light of

present-day challenges and the need to support evangelization.

“Accepting these recommendations, a doctrinal development has taken place in recent years which has highlighted how certain ministries instituted by the Church are based on the common condition of being baptized and the regal priesthood received in the Sacrament of Baptism,” he wrote.

Emphasizing that these ministries were different to ordained ministry, he said: “A consolidated practice in the Latin Church has also confirmed, in fact, that these lay ministries, since they are based on the Sacrament of Baptism, may be entrusted to all suitable faithful, whether male or female.”

Does this open the way for women

priests?

In his letter to Cardinal Ladaria, Pope Francis reiterated his predecessor John Paul II’s statement in the 1994 apostolic letter Ordinatio Sacerdotalis that “the Church has no authority whatsoever to confer priestly ordination on women.”

He underlined the distinction between “ordained ministries” and “non-ordained ministries,” explaining that “it is possible, and today it seems appropriate” to open “non-ordained ministries” to both men and women.He said that the previous reservation of these non-ordained ministries to men had “its own meaning in a certain context but can be rethought in new contexts, always having as their criteria fidelity to the mandate of Christ

Pope Francis opens ministries of lector and acolyte to women: A CNA Explainer

and the will to live and proclaim the Gospel transmitted by the Apostles and entrusted to the Church.”

Who will oversee the changes?

In Pope Francis’s letter to Cardinal Ladaria, he said that the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments would be responsible for guiding the changes, amending parts of the Roman Missal and the rite of institution of lectors and acolytes where necessary.

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World Day of the Sick: Pope urges “trust-based relationship” in care for the sick

January 12, 2021

In his message for the upcoming 29th World Day of the Sick on February 11, 2021, Pope Francis urges a path of healing grounded in a trusting and interpersonal

relationship between the sick and those who care for them.

By Robin Gomes

“A society is all the more human to the degree that it cares effectively

for its most frail and suffering members, in a spirit of fraternal love.” Pope Francis makes the point in his message for this year's World Day of the Sick.

In order to fight hypocrisy

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their suffering become our own as we seek to serve them,” the Pope says in the message, released by the Vatican on Tuesday.

Pope Francis says that the annual day “is an opportunity to devote special attention to the sick and to those who provide them with assistance and care both in healthcare institutions and within families and communities.” He expresses his spiritual closeness and the Church’s loving concern for those suffering the coronavirus pandemic, especially the poor and the marginalized.

Sickness and faith

Sickness, the Pope notes, makes us realize our own vulnerability and our innate need of others. It raises the question of life’s meaning, which we bring before God in faith, in order to seek a new and deeper direction in our lives.

In this regard, the Pope holds out the biblical figure of Job as a model. Abandoned by his wife and friends in his misfortune, he says, Job feels forlorn and misunderstood. Yet, he rejects hypocrisy and chooses the path of

honesty towards God and others.

The Lord hears Job's cries and confirms that his suffering is not a punishment or a state of separation from God, much less a sign of God’s indifference.

Closeness between the “sick” and carers

The Pope says that sickness has many faces. They are the sick, as well as all those who are ignored, excluded and are a prey to social injustices that deny their fundamental rights.

The current pandemic has exacerbated inequalities in our healthcare systems and exposed inefficiencies in the care of the sick, with the elderly, weak and vulnerable people not always granted access to care, or in an equitable manner. The pandemic has also highlighted the dedication and generosity of healthcare personnel, volunteers, support staff, priests, men and women religious.

The Holy Father pays them homage, saying they are “a silent multitude of men and women” who “chose not to look the other way but to share the suffering of patients, whom they

saw as neighbours and members of our one human family.”

“Such closeness,” the Pope remarks, “is a precious balm that provides support and consolation to the sick in their suffering.” As Christians, he says, we experience that closeness as a sign of the love of Jesus Christ, the Good Samaritan, who draws near with compassion to every man and woman wounded by sin.

He says that as a community, we too are called to be merciful like the Father and to love in particular our frail, infirm and suffering brothers and sisters, leaving no one behind, especially those most in need.

Fraternal solidarity and relationship

Pope Francis then speaks about the importance of fraternal solidarity towards our neighbours, which takes a variety of forms. “Serving means caring for the vulnerable of our families, our society, our people.” We are called to set aside our own wishes and desires, the pursuit of power, and look to the faces of the most vulnerable, touching their flesh, sensing their closeness and helping

them.

For a therapy to be effective, the Pope points out, “it must be relational, as it enables a holistic approach to the patient."This path of healing grounded in a trusting interpersonal relationship, he emphasizes, can help doctors, nurses, professionals and volunteers in caring for the sick. This relationship between the sick and carers, based on mutual trust and respect, openness and availability, he says, will help to overcome defensive attitudes, respect the dignity of the sick, safeguard the professionalism of healthcare workers and foster a good relationship with the families of patients.

Jesus, the Pope concludes, proves this by healing “not by magic but as the result of an encounter, an interpersonal relationship.”

Adapted from the article on https://www.va t i cannews . va/en/pope/news/2021-01/pope-francis-world-day-sick-message-2021.html

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Profile of an UCU Graduate – An Important Roadmap for Forming New Generations of Which We Can Be Proud

By Matthew Matuszak

January 20th, 2021 The Ukrainian Catholic University has developed a profile of a graduate which includes seven criteria: humanity, the ability to make ethical decisions, professionalism and entrepreneurship, civic activism, global involvement, responsibility and accountability, and vitality and adaptability. The profile is a summary of work and discussions with focus groups of teachers, students, program leaders, and potential employers, and has been approved by the Rector’s Office and the UCU Senate.

In the words of UCU President Archbishop Borys Gudziak, this profile is the result of long and deep spiritual reflection which flows from the mission of the Ukrainian Catholic University, its concrete historical experience, and a sober assessment of real challenges which face society in the 21st century, in particular those facing young people.

“In the 21st century, it is sometimes considered ‘politically incorrect’ to formulate clear ideals, even more so, Christian ones,” comments

Archbishop Gudziak. “There are serious bases for such skepticism, for too often cheap and showy slogans are used to conceal emptiness. Also, keeping in mind this danger and today’s skepticism, the Ukrainian Catholic University considers it necessary to precisely formulate its goals regarding students.” As the Archbishop and Metropolitan of Philadelphia stated, the central priority in the life of UCU is students, their education and formation. “ U n a m b i g u o u s l y articulating our prayer and dreams regarding students, we are aware that we are on a pilgrimage – these ideals, principles, and values can be realized only in actual life. Such a pilgrimage is not an abstract philosophy but a journey together, accompaniment, a feat that will demand mutual support and friendly correction, but, above all, great blessing from God. I commend this profile to teachers, staff, and students of UCU, their parents, and the wider circle of friends – representatives of the Church, the faithful, and our generous benefactors,” emphasized the archbishop.

The profile of a graduate also takes into account how UCU can develop the above-mentioned qualities. They are formed in a number of areas: worldview, experience, knowledge, skills, and character. Each of these points also contains a detailed description of how it is demonstrated in action. For example, experience at the university is formed through volunteerism, life in community, and international involvement; worldview through patriotism, Christian values, and love of life and people.

UCU Senator Natalia Popovych, founder of One Philosophy Group, is convinced that the development of the profile is an important roadmap for forming new generations of students and graduates of UCU: “I am very impressed that, in creating the profile of a graduate, the

Archbishop Borys Gudziak, president of UCU

university demonstrates the same strategic and farsighted approach which distinguishes it from all others. UCU poses the question: What do we want to achieve in perspective, in 10-20-30 years? And then it plans its path to that point with 5-7 annual strategies. In this, UCU stands out from many organizations, especially among institutions of higher education in Ukraine which ‘float with the stream’ and don’t ask themselves such questions.”

The senator thinks it is particularly important that, among the characteristics of the UCU profile are humanity, the ability to make ethical decisions, and responsibility and accountability. “For this is what today’s world and the world of the future so need, the world

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of artificial intelligence, the world of lawlessness and inequality, a world in which right now more and more is digital, but the influence of the human being in the last centuries was so ruinous for the planet. These characteristics already and, in the future, will even more positively distinguish graduates of UCU. Also, the members of the working group took care that all the characteristics are supported with concrete examples, witness and implementation in life. For example, UCU defends professionalism with a very severe policy forbidding plagiarism among students and teachers. Entrepreneurship and civic activism are encouraged by various programs where students realize their potential in student government, student civic organizations and initiatives, and through interaction with mentors from a circle of friends of the university/entrepreneurs for the realization of innovative projects. Adaptability and vitality among graduates are also signs of the university’s serious attitude to introducing the best practices of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky, who above all wanted Ukrainians to

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be able to respond to any challenges of the times through civic activism, entrepreneurship, and the ability to cooperate. I am certain that this development is an important roadmap for forming new generations of students and graduates of UCU of whom we can be proud.”

Sophia Opatska, UCU’s Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and founding dean of the Lviv Business School of UCU, emphasizes that, during the development of the profile, the working group, senators, and representatives of the Rector’s Office took into account the global context: “We analyzed today’s challenges in order to see how to respond to them. The working group kept in mind analytical reports of various international organizations regarding competencies which will be needed in the labor market in the future.”

The vice-rector adds that, in addition to skills and knowledge which must be taught at a university, for UCU it is important that students receive experience. “But the largest contribution we want to make in the development of the character of young people is the

understanding of one’s own vocation and the formation of one’s worldview.”

Sophia Opatska shares her observations that in recent years during graduation ceremonies, UCU graduates very often in their speeches used the word “love”: “And, actually, in the profile one of the elements which determine worldview are love of life, people, and one’s country.” The profile of a graduate was developed to underline the common characteristics of all UCU graduates, regardless of major. Of course, each student of a certain specialization is distinguished by professional skills from another – a theologian from a lawyer, an IT specialist from a political scientist. However, they all, as representatives of a Catholic university, also have common characteristics, which are noted in the profile.

“We form in students many qualities but, until now, we didn’t have a stated vision of which among them are priorities. The developed profile was agreed upon by focus groups of teachers, students, and potential employers, and we took into account

their feedback,” explains Dmytro Sherengovsky, Deputy Vice Rector for Academic and International Affairs and a teacher in the program Ethics-Politics-Economics.

Dmytro Sherengovsky explains that the formation of a student happens not only during study in an educational program. There is also spiritual formation, the Worldview Core program, an international component, etc. “Our task was to look and think about what we want a graduate to be like. With this goal, we developed a profile where priority qualities are determined. We paid attention to criteria from the concept of integral human development and Christian formation. We also tried to assess, according to the methods of various international agencies, what challenges await our graduates. At the intersection of these elements, we determined the qualities which an UCU graduate should possess.”

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February 1: Rev. Roman PitulaFebruary 3: Rev. Evhen MoniukFebruary 6: Rev. Robert HitchensFebruary 16: Rev. Mr. Donald LatrickFebruary 22: Rev. Uriy MarkewychFebruary 26: Rev. Myron MyronyukFebruary 28: Rev. Ivan Turyk

May the Good Lord Continue to Guide You and Shower You with His Great Blessings.

Mnohaya Lita!

Íеõаé Äобриé Ãосïоäü Триìаº Âас у Сво¿é Îïіöі та Ùеäро

Áлаãословитü Âас. Ìíоãая Ëіта!

Congratulations on your Anniversary of Priesthood!

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February 12: Rev. Ivan Demkiv (29th Anniversary)February 14: Bishop-emeritus John Bura ordained

a Priest (50th Anniversary)February 21: Bishop-emeritus John Bura ordained

a Bishop (15th Anniversary)February 27: Rev. Mr. Theodore Spotts

(21st Anniversary)February 27: Archbishop-emeritus Stefan Soroka

Enthroned as Metropolitan-Archbishop(20th Anniversary)

May God Grant You Many Happy and Blessed Years of Service in the Vineyard

of Our Lord!

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