Sunday Before the Exaltation of the holy Cross September 10, 2017

The Redemptorists and parishioners of Saints Peter & Paul would like to extend a warm welcome to all our guests.

We are pleased that you have come to pray with us on this Holy day.

This Week at Saints Peter & Paul

Wednesday, Sept. 13 7:00 P.M. Great Vespers Thursday, Sept. 14 9:00 A.M. & 7:00 P.M. Divine Liturgy Saturday, Sept. 16 5:00 P.M. Children/Youth Program Registration

Church Auditorium (following Divine Liturgy) Sunday, Sept. 17 9:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. Children/Youth Program Registration

Church Auditorium (following Divine Liturgy) K of C Breakfast after both Divine Liturgies

1:15 P.M. Christ Our Pascha – “Part III” The Prayer of the Church - Church Proper

LITURGY INTENTIONS

Sun. Sept. 10 Sunday before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Gal. 6:11-18 – John 3:13-17 5:00 P.M. (Sat.) God’s Blessings for Students & Teachers of Sacred Heart Academy Class of 1967….

………………………………………………………………………………Class of 1967 9:00 A.M. For Our Parishioners 11:00 A.M. In Thanksgiving for Our 60th Wedding Anniversary………Dennis & Joyce Dibski Mon. Sept. 11 Venerable Theodora of Alexandria Gal. 2:11-16 – Mark 5:24-34 7:30 A.M. †Gunther Ander………………………………………………………….Brian & Joan Tues. Sept. 12 Priest Martyr Autonomus Gal. 2:21-3:7 – Mark 6:1-7 7:30 A.M. God’s Blessings Melissa………………………………………………………..Grace Wed. Sept. 13 Priest Martyr Cornelius Gal. 3:15-22 – Mark 6:7-13 7:30 A.M. 50th Anniversary Blessings Wally & Eleanore Owchar………………..Vi Zabinsky 7:00 P.M. Great Vespers Thurs. Sept. 14 EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS 1 Cor. 1:18-24 – John 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30-35 9:00 A.M. †Mary Ruth Bayda…………………...Saints Peter & Paul – Knights of Columbus 7:00 P.M. God’s Blessings Grace Lashyn………………………………………Prayer Partner Fri. Sept. 15 Great Martyr Nicetas Gal. 4:3-21 – Mark 6:45-53 7:30 A.M. God’s Blessings Autumn………………………………………………………..Grace Sat. Sept. 16 Saturday after the Exaltation 1 Cor. 1:26-29 – John 8:21-30 9:00 A.M. †Nelson Remenda..........Saints Peter & Paul – Children of Mary & Altar Servers Sun. Sept. 17 Sunday after the Exaltation Gal. 2:16-20 – Mark 8:34-9:1 5:00 P.M. (Sat.) 50th Anniversary Blessings Lorne & Veronica Thoms………………………Family 9:00 A.M. For Our Parishioners 11:00 A.M. God’s Blessings Stephen…………………………………Gerald, Brenda & Family

Please pray for: Fr. Vladimir Kolpakov, C.Ss.R. Fr. Len Ratushniak, C.Ss.R.

Marguerite Chura Martha Greschuk Eleanor Hilkewich Rosalie Kitz

Dr. Joe Lozinsky Vera Olenick Mary Patrick Patricia Trischuk

Serving Schedule

Saturday, September 9 - 5:00 P.M.

Epistle Reader – Vern Lockert Ushers – Vern & Gayle Lockert Lead Singers – Cantor & Music Ministry Volunteer Singers Altar Servers / Children of Mary – Volunteers

Sunday, September 10 - 9:00 A.M.

Epistle Reader – Lissa Gruza Ushers – Murray & Lissa Gruza Lead Singers – Church Choir Altar Servers / Children of Mary – Volunteers

Sunday, September 10 - 11:00 A.M.

Epistle Reader – Diane Lynchuk Ushers – Lynchuk Family Lead Singers – Cantor & Music Ministry Volunteer Singers Altar Servers / Children of Mary – Volunteers

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Saturday, September 16 - 5:00 P.M.

Epistle Reader – Deb Larmour Ushers – Orest & Bernadette Rodych Lead Singers – Cantor & Music Ministry Volunteer Singers Altar Servers / Children of Mary – Volunteers

Sunday, September 17 - 9:00 A.M.

Epistle Reader – Paul Hnenny Ushers – Joe & Emily Yankoski Lead Singers – Men’s Choir Altar Servers / Children of Mary – Volunteers

Sunday, September 17 - 11:00 A.M.

Epistle Reader – Gary Mearns Ushers – Gary & Marilyn Mearns Lead Singers – Cantor & Music Ministry Volunteer Singers Altar Servers / Children of Mary – Volunteers

Just a friendly reminder:

SCENT FREE – Out of concern for those with allergies or asthma, we ask that you refrain from using products with perfume or scent when coming to church. Thank you.

FOR SALE: Perogies – $25.00 / 5 dozen bag Cabbage rolls – $15.00 / 3 dozen bag ($5.00 per dozen) * Available 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Rectory *

* Please bring your own carry bag *

The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon Covenant of Care Abuse and Misconduct Protocol is designed to ensure that all allegations of physical and sexual abuse and other misconduct are handled responsibly, transparently and with all due care and attention. To speak to someone about a concern please contact your Pastor, Parish Coordinators of Care (PCC) Theresa Gogol or Valerie Kaye at 306-343-6516 or Deb Larmour, Eparchial Coordinator of Care, at 306-653-0138 (ext. 228) More information is available on the Eparchial Website, www.skeparchy.org

Spiritual Care Notes

Hospital Visits – Close relatives or patients themselves should call the parish office so one of the Fathers can visit, bring Holy Communion, or give the Sacrament of Anointing to patients. With provincial budget cuts, there may no longer be lists available so the Fathers know who is in RUH or City Hospital.

Anointing of the Sick – Call the rectory anytime day or night. The Sacrament of Anointing can be done for anyone before surgery or if someone is seriously ill. You do not have to wait until someone is close to death for them to have this Sacrament! This Sacrament is for healing, not preparation for death. The “last rites” in our Tradition are communion and confession.

Home Visits – Please call the parish office to be put on Fr. Leonid’s list. He usually visits parishioners in their homes or care homes on the first Friday of the month.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS

Please pray for our parishioners, Ivan Simko and Matthew Lashyn, who are beginning their seminary training this fall at Holy Spirit Seminary in Ottawa.

Also, please pray for our Redemptorist seminarians.

• Br. Eumir Bautista, C.Ss.R., continues his theology studies at the new North American Redemptorist Formation Community in San Antonio, Texas. He is studying at Oblate School of Theology.

• Ivan Dzhur has begun his year as a novice at Redemptorist Inter-Provincial Novitiate in Lubaszowa, Poland. Next summer, God willing, Ivan will make his first vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and join the Redemptorist community officially.

Please pray vocations to the Redemptorist Congregation, the diocesan priesthood, and to all religious communities of women and men.

ANNOUNCEMENT Nestor Halaitso has been hired as the new Executive Secretary for AGEMI

(Angel Gabriel Eparchial Ministries Inc.), Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon

Nestor’s role will be to help the AGEMI (Archangel Gabriel Eparchial Ministries Inc.) Board analyze the state of assets of the Eparchy.

Contact: Nestor Halaitso, Executive Secretary, AGEMI, 214 Avenue M South, Saskatoon, SK. S7M 2K4, Phone: 306-653-1711, Email: agemi@skeparchy.org OR Bohdan Popowych, President, AGEMI, Box 735, Foam Lake, SK. S0A 1A0, Phone: 306-272-4481, E-mail: bpopowych@netscape.net

PARISH UPCOMING EVENTS

Saints Peter & Paul Knights of Columbus # 11775

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

* Knights of Columbus Bosco Homes Annual Corn Roast Fundraiser, Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Farm School, 10 minutes NE of Saskatoon. This fundraiser helps support at-risk

youth in an educational/farm setting. Meal tickets are $20 each and are available from Brother Knight Ernest Boyko at 306-260-6273 and Brother Knight Morris Smysnuik at 306-249-2871.

Deadline for tickets is Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

Thank you for your support!

* Our next Knights of Columbus Breakfast will be held after both Liturgies Sunday, September 17, 2017.

Menu: Bacon, Eggs, Hash browns, Toast, Fruit, Juice & Coffee

The Knights thank all parishioners for your support!

* The next Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2017 in the church auditorium. Executive Meeting at 6:30 p.m. and General Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Please come help us make important decisions.

* A reminder that the deadline for the Charity Appeal tickets is October 3, 2017. Please bring them to Brother Knight Morris Sluchinski at 338 Costigan Crescent, Saskatoon, SK. S7J 3P3. Phone: 306-373-0957 or Please place in an envelope marked Knights of Columbus

and drop in the Saturday/Sunday collection basket.

* REMINDER:

CHILDREN’S/YOUTH PROGRAM REGISTRATION for the 2017-2018 sessions will be on September 16th & 17th,

following each Divine Liturgy, in the church auditorium.

Seniors’ News This message is for both members and non-members having thoughts about joining the Seniors Organization. On September 19th at 1:30 p.m. we will begin the second half of the year with a Birthday Party honoring those members with birthdays in August and September. Since half the year is past non-members can join the Seniors Organization in September at a 50% discount or $5.00 per person. Our new year begins on February 1, 2018. Last year was the first year that the discounted fee was offered and it was well received. Maybe it is because all programming in the Parish begins in September and it may look like a good time to join. As usual the doors will be open at 1:00 p.m. and a pork loin roast on a bun will be served around 3:30 p.m. The cost of the lunch will be $5.00 per member. Mark your calendar today and plan to attend. Thank you. Walt

Bible Study to Resume:

Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the church auditorium. We will be starting the DVD study of the book of ACTS with Jeff Cavins.

Music Ministry & Volunteer Singers . . .

Please mark the date for the “Music Ministry Workshop” on Tuesday, September 26th from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

This invitation is to all volunteer singers and members of Music Ministry groups, as well as an invitation to anyone who would like to learn some new hymns that will be sung during the Divine Liturgy. The workshop will be led by Paul Hnenny, at the church, in the choir area. If you would like a ride to or from the workshop or want more information, contact Andrea Swann at aswann@sasktel.net or call 306-931-3705.

We would love to have you join us!

Eparchial Lay Formation Program

Starts September 8 & 9, 2017

We are taking applications for the Ninth Eparchial Lay Formation. Space is still available. There is a program change: It is a Friday night and all day Saturday event only for two years, 1 weekend a month. Come learn more about the richness of our Eastern Church by studying our Liturgy, Theology, Spirituality and Traditions. For further information contact: UCREC 306-652-1718 Email: rel.ed@sasktel.net or your Pastor.

BIBLE STUDY

Weekly sessions with Hieromonk Gregory Hrynkiw ASTH, begin Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at

Dormition Ukrainian Catholic Parish (120 - 105th Street West, Saskatoon, SK.)

This fall, Fr. Gregory will examine the Book of Revelation – its symbols and visions, and show how through all of these images Christ speaks about the mysteries of God's will for the Church and the world. No sign-up required. All welcome. For more information please contact Judith Kurulok at j.kurulok@sasktel.net or 306-668-1854.

CHRIST OUR PASCHA THE FAITH OF THE CHURCH

With Hieromonk Gregory Hrynkiw, ASTH

Overview Sessions

Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 1:15 p.m.

“Part III” The Life of the Church Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church In the Church proper following the Knights of Columbus Breakfast

In-Depth Sessions on the contents of the Ukrainian Catholic Catechism will resume on September 28, 2017

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m., Thursday evenings (except for October 19th) through to November 9th Place: St. Joseph’s Home (33 Valens Drive, Saskatoon, SK.) Cost: Free will offering Contact: U.C.R.E.C. for additional information 306-652-1718 or rel.ed@sasktel.net

Please note: Saints Peter & Paul parishioners can still pick up their free copy of the Catechism at the parish office. These books have been paid for by our parish using its surplus from the 2015 Annual Eparchial Appeal campaign.

Pick yours up today!

Please Help Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey

Holy Ghost Parish is a Church served by the Redemptorists in Houston, TX. Fr. Bill Bueche, C.Ss.R., Pastor, invites donations for the parish’s relief efforts that are continuing in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The parish is distributing donations to families living in a trailer park community.

Contributions are best sent by a U.S. money order to:

Holy Ghost Church Attn: Harvey Relief Fund

6921 Chetwood Drive Houston, TX 77081 USA

HIGH SCHOOL UKRAINIAN COURSES FOR CREDIT!

Did you know that you can study Ukrainian online and get high school credits? Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools offers Ukrainian 10, 20 and 30. No knowledge of Ukrainian is required to start the level 10 course.

For more information please e-mail lmgabruch@gscs.ca or to register go to https://www.gscs.ca/studentsandfamilies/schools/cyb

Co-Missionary Envelope

This collection aids the Church in Ukraine, especially the Eparchy of Donetsk-Kharkiv, Our Patriarchate, and helps fund beatifications and canonizations of holy men and women from the Ukrainian-Greek Catholic Church. To contribute, please use your yellow “Co-Missionary Offering” envelope.

OF INTEREST

* EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: OFFICE OF MIGRATION (REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP), ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon is seeking a full-time Coordinator for the Office of Migration (37.5 hrs/week). Applicants of all faiths are welcome to apply (Deadline: midnight, September 13, 2017; position starts October 1, 2017). Responsibilities: include providing administrative support and formation to parishes sponsoring refugees and resettling individuals and families; monitoring parishes and constituent groups to ensure the diocese meets its responsibilities as a refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holder; promoting and encouraging awareness about refugee sponsorship. Qualifications: include demonstrated experience and awareness of issues around refugees and migration; the ability to work with individuals and groups of varied backgrounds; experience in public speaking and adult education; demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail; willingness to complete the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program. Compensation: Salary is in accordance with the Pastoral Salary Grid of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon; with benefits (health and dental), and a pension plan (employer matched defined contribution). To apply, send a cover letter and resume to: Patrick Clarke, Human Resources Manager, 123 Nelson Road, Saskatoon, SK. S7S 1H1, or by e-mail to: hr@saskatoonrcdiocese.com or find more information online at: www.saskatoonrcdiocese.com/employment or by calling 306-659-5835. * ST. GEORGE'S SENIORS – (1235 - 20th Street West) Reminder: Bowling begins Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. George’s Seniors Hall at the above address. Call Esther for more information, 306-382-1481. Every Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1st & 3rd Wednesday: Cards – Kaiser, Crib, etc. – 2nd & 4th Wednesday: Bingo). ‘Harvest Social’ – Wednesday, September 20, 2017 will include an afternoon of dancing (2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) followed by a ‘Corn Roast/Boil’ $10.00 per person. Plan to join us!

* RAISING THE INTERNET GENERATION: By Matt Fradd – Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at Holy Family Cathedral (123 Nelson Road) Sponsored by 'One More Soul Canada'. Matt Fradd, is a renowned speaker on the issue of pornography. His presentation is for parents, teachers, grandparents, youth workers, etc. "Practical strategies for parents to protect their children from the lives of an over-sexualized culture". Only $20/person. All are invited to attend. For posters and registration, please check out the link, www.omsoul.ca

* PRIEST, PROPHET, KING – MEN’S NIGHT – Proudly presents internationally renowned speaker Matt Fradd speaking on the epidemic of pornography. The event is on Thursday, September 14, 2017 and starts at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Cathedral (123 Nelson Road). This event is for Men Only and is open to all men. Bring a friend! Come for food, drinks, and an engaging talk. Cost is free or by donation. Email: ppkinformation@gmail.com (PPK – The MAN TALK) can be accessed on the Priest, Prophet, King - Saskatoon website. Samples of Matt’s talk can also be accessed on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhkRbsmCv1s

* BIRTHDAY PARTY at ST. JOSEPH’S HOME – Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. (33 Valens Drive, Saskatoon, SK.) Celebrating the birthdays of the residents for the month of September. Sponsored by St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral. Come join the Sisters of St. Joseph, the celebrants, their families, residents and sponsoring group for an afternoon birthday party celebration, with a snack and entertainment. * HOLOSY – A non-denominational adult, mixed voice, choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals are held Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Repertoire focuses mainly on traditional Ukrainian folk music, with periodic performances at senior's residences, care homes, and at other events such as the Festival of Trees. This choir strives to preserve the rich tradition of Ukrainian choral music and to share that legacy with the community at large. Our first rehearsal this year will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017. Visit our website at holosy.weebly.com or contact Audrey Bayduza at 306-373-8905 bayduza@sasktel.net for more information. * E.D. FEEHAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 50TH ANNIVERSARY – Join us on Saturday, September 30, 2017 for school tours, dinner, and entertainment to celebrate 50 years of the Feehan Family. Visit the website at https://www.picatic.com/event14936667228739 or call the school at 306-659-7550. E. D. Feehan Catholic High School is located at 411 Avenue M North, Saskatoon, SK. Activities will begin at 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - School tours: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cocktails: 6:30 p.m. Dinner and short program: 8:30 p.m. Entertainment/dance. Clothing and "Para-Feehan-ilia" available for pre-sale under tickets.

* SASKATOON CHURCH CURLING LEAGUE – The Saskatoon Church Curling League is a Christian curling league for people from Saskatoon and area churches. The season goes from October 2017 to March 2018. The league meets at the Granite (480-1st Avenue North) on Wednesday evenings at 8:45 p.m. This is a non-competitive, friendly league. Join as an individual and you will be assigned a team, or join as a partial or complete team. Men’s, women’s and mixed teams are welcome. Fr. Michael is hoping to form a team, so contact the parish office at 306-343-6516 if you would like to curl. For more information, contact Glade Penner at 306-955-1009 or gppenner@sasktel.net * ST. GEORGE'S CATHEDRAL FALL SUPPER – Sunday, October 1, 2017 at St. George's Auditorium (210 Avenue M South - Sr. Theodosia Lane) Two Sittings: 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Only! Adults: $15.00 / Children 6-12: $10.00 / Children 5 and under: Free. Menu includes: Turkey & fixings, perogies, cabbage rolls, salads, pie, juice, coffee & tea. Deadline for tickets: Wednesday, September 27, 2017. For Tickets call: Office 306-664-3459; Bernie 306-382-1647; John 306-249-0493 or Gladys 306-382-7657. * UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH CAMP OF SASKATCHEWAN INC. – NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING – ST. MICHAEL’S CAMP – MADGE LAKE – We would like to inform you that we are having a Special Meeting of the General Membership on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Registration at 1:30 p.m. Special Meeting at 2:00 p.m. Please direct inquiries to Tracie at 306-533-8229 or info@stmichaelscamp.com

* OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PILGRIMAGE & TOUR 2018 – “Spiritual Trek” with Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R. – February 15 – 24, 2018. Double/Triple occupancy – $2,900/person. Grab a friend for a great adventure! Registration of $100 (non-refundable) to hold your spot. $1,400 required by September 15, 2017; $1,400 balance required by November 15, 2017. Information/Itinerary – contact Marlene at 306-262-1647 or bandmbodnar@shaw.ca Information also available on www.skeparchy.org Note: Pilgrims must be capable of vigorous walking up to 10 km+ per day, including inclines.

THE FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE PRECIOUS AND LIFE GIVING CROSS

September 14

"We should give glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, for he is our salvation, our life and our resurrection: through him we are saved and made free."

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross is celebrated each year on September 14th, commemorating the finding of the True Cross of our Lord by Saint Helen, the mother of the Emperor Constantine. This Feast is celebrated not only in memory of the event of the finding of the Cross, but also to celebrate how an instrument of shame was used to overcome death, bringing salvation and eternal life.

The cross is at the very center of our Christian faith. It is something which non-Christians often find difficult to understand. Superficially, it points to the utter failure of Jesus’ mission. Crucifixion was one of the most barbaric and painful forms of execution. It was also one of the most shameful types of punishment. The convicted person hung stark naked in a public place, the object of all kinds of abuse and mockery. It was the ultimate stripping of all decency and human dignity. The same Cross manifests to all men God’s love for the world, for this world that God calls to serve him and to praise him. Hence John tells us: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Adoration of the Cross is the adoration of Jesus Christ, the God Man, who suffered and died on this Roman instrument of torture to save us from sin and death. The cross represents the One Sacrifice by which Jesus, obedient even unto death, accomplished our salvation. The cross is a symbolic summary of the Passion, Crucifixion, Death and Resurrection of Christ. This Cross today is the best-known religious symbol of Christianity. It reminds Christians of God’s act of love in Christ’s sacrifice at Calvary, where he gave his life for us, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. The cross also reminds Christians of Jesus’ victory over sin and death, since it is through His death and resurrection; Jesus conquered death and gave us new life. The cross symbolizes the sacrifice of Christ through which he saved our humanity and today it is presented as an instrument of Christ’s triumph. Our faith tells us that the Cross is an instrument of our God’s saving Love.”

On this day, the Cross is lifted up to the four corners of the earth, and descends even into hell, that the world may be saved. It is raised five times, facing East, South, West, North and East again. The whole world is encompassed.

The cross is the guardian of the whole earth. The Cross is the beauty of the Church.

The Cross is the strength of Kings. The Cross is the support of the faithful.

The Cross is the glory of angels and wonder of demons.

When Moses lifted up the bronze serpent over the people, it was a foreshadowing of the salvation through Jesus when He was lifted up on the Cross. Our Church sings of the triumph of the Cross, the instrument of our redemption. To follow Christ we must take up His cross, follow Him and become obedient until death, even if it means death on the cross. We identify with Christ on the Cross and become co-redeemers, sharing in His cross. Adapted from these sources: UCREC Saskatoon Festival Icons for the Christian Year by John Baggley (Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2000), pp. 111-115 https://msjnov.wordpress.com/2014/09/15/page/2/ https://msjnov.wordpress.com/2010/09/12/feast-of-the-exaltation-of-the-holy-cross-september-14-2010/ http://www.archdiocesesantafe.org/ABSheehan/ABSMessages/14.09ABLetterLiftHighCross.pdf

THE SIGN OF THE CROSS

The symbol of Christian faith has ever been and always will be the Cross, for it is the sign of our redemption by our Lord Jesus Christ, who came to earth to suffer for us and was crucified upon the Cross. When we wish to show that something is dedicated to Christ, we mark it with a Cross. When we join the three fingers of our right hand together, it is as if we wanted to say: "I believe in God, One in the Trinity; in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit; not in one person, but Three Persons; not in three gods, but One God." When we bend the other two fingers of our right hand down to the palm it is as if we were saying: "I believe that our Saviour Jesus Christ, who is at the same time Real God and Real man - the God-man - came down to earth for our salvation.

As we make the sign of the Cross, we say the following prayer: "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen". Doing so, we clearly indicate that we belong to God and serve Him alone. God is always near us, because He is everywhere. He always sees us, just as He sees everything. But during prayer, we are especially close to God: we stand before Him, speak to Him and He listens to us. Because of this, while praying, we sign ourselves with the Cross more often, especially before and after each prayer. We also make the Cross upon ourselves when we enter church, approach a sacred object or kiss an icon, and many times during church services. We should make the sign of the Cross in the morning to obtain God's blessing on the day; in the evening to ask for His protection during the night; at all the important moments of our life: when in danger, in sorrow, in joy; before all important undertakings that they may turn out well; at mealtime to invoke God's blessing and to give Him thanks.

We must never make the sign of the Cross hurriedly and carelessly. To those who cross themselves in a hurry, without due deliberation, or who simply wave their hand fanning their breast, St. John Chrysostom says: "the demons rejoice in this frantic waving." On the other hand, the Cross traced correctly, with faith and reverence, dispels demons, calms sinful passions, attracts Divine Grace and gives us the strength to do good. We must never be ashamed of the sign of the Cross lest Christ be ashamed of us. We are assured by Christians of all ages, but especially by those of the first centuries, that we have at our command a very powerful weapon: the sign of the Cross. Therefore, it is much to be regretted that we do not make better use of it in our times. Never did the world array before the children of God enemies so numerous or as insidious as at the present time. They assail us on every side, not only with sword and fire, but with false philosophies, with pride of intellect, with religious indifference, with materialism, with commodity. It is more difficult for us to combat these enemies for a lifetime, than it was for early Christians to gain a martyr's glory in a momentary struggle in the amphitheater. If, for the first Christians, trained in the school of apostles and their immediate successors, the frequent use of the sign of the Cross was so necessary, is it not also indispensable to us? Let us then follow the pious custom of our fathers in the Faith and make the sign of the Cross more frequently. Adapted from: http://www.sv-luka.org/articles/crosssign.htm with permission The Orthodox Companion by Rev. David F. Abramtsov published by Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, Englewood, New Jersey, 1994

www.svluka.org/articles/crosssign.htm

Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Served by the Ukrainian Catholic Redemptorists

10th Street East and Munroe Avenue

Office & Mailing Address: 1202 - 11th Street East, Saskatoon, SK. S7H 0G3

Office: 306-343-6516 Fax: 306-343-1042 Auditorium: 306-343-0033 Website: www.sspp.ca E-mail: sspp@sasktel.net

Parish Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Pastor: Fr. Michael Smolinski, C.Ss.R.

Associate Pastor: Fr. Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R.

Deacon Thomas Nahachewsky

Administrative Assistant: Theresa Gogol President, Parish Council: Perry Kjargaard Children’s Coordinator: Valerie Kaye sspp.chprograms@sasktel.net Bulletin Editor: Michelle Alexandrovich sspp.bulletin@sasktel.net Submission Deadline: Wednesday 12 Noon

Divine Liturgy Schedule

Sunday Feast Days Daily 5:00 p.m. (Saturday evening) 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. (Ukrainian) & 11:00 a.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m.

Sacraments of Baptism/Chrismation Sacrament of Anointing-Visitation of the Sick Contact the parish office Contact the parish office – Emergency please call anytime Sacrament of Marriage Sacrament of Reconciliation - Confession Contact the parish office a minimum of six months in advance During the Sunday Divine Liturgies or by appointment