Light of the West - Eparchy of Phoenix
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Light of the West - Eparchy of Phoenix
Light of the West Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix (formerly known as the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Van Nuys) Pastoral Center 8105 N. 16th Street Phoenix, AZ 85020 Phone: (602)-861-9778 Fax: (602)-861-9796 www.eparchyofphoenix.org CHRIST IS BORN ! Vol. XXII, No. 6 GLORIFY HIM ! November - December 2014 Bishop Gerald’s Christmas Message I n the Letter to the Hebrews we read: “In times past, God spoke…to our fathers through the prophets; in this, the final age, he has spoken to us through his Son…” (Heb. 1: 1-2) God speaks to us human beings in many varied ways. For example in the Book of Genesis we read (Gen 1: 1), “In the beginning God created the Heavens and the earth…” This created order speaks to us of the majesty and power of God. But man sees this world only as though he was looking at a painting. He admires it, but he does not get to know the Painter personally. After creation, God spoke to us through the Prophets. Moses descended the Mountain with the 10 Commandments from God. The people trembled for now they heard from God through another person what the Lord required of them. But, God Himself seemed very impersonal. The contact was indirect. There was no friendly warmth that you get from a “face-to-face” encounter. Man longed for a God to touch Him in a personal way. Humans were not made to be impersonal. A human heart longs for the warmth of another human heart. Well, God got very personal on that first Christmas day! He had told us human beings that he loved everyone before, but on that first Christmas he came down to earth to tell us IN PERSON.And when that Baby became a Man, he told this to everyone he met. He talked, he healed, he listened, he even cried. He called people by their first names and permitted them to call him by his first name. He shared eternal truths with a Samaritan woman at a well; a lawyer sat by a candlelight talking with Jesus on how anyone could be “born again”; a Publican, perched in a tree, was called down for a supper so that Jesus could dine and chat NOVEMBER - DECEMBER - 2014 with him. In these many ways, people were hearing God personally tell them, “I love you”. God was not afraid to say it – like so many people today are. Husbands and wives to each other and to their children, and children to their parents are so hesitant to say “I love you”! A letter was received by a priest from a couple who came back home to attend a funeral of a close relative. The letter said in part: “We have seen the height of Christian love and kindness in so many of your parishioners during our visit. They did so much to fill the void left by the loss of our relative…. Upon arriving home…we looked again at an almost closed chapter in our lives – our spiritual lives. Needless to say there will be some changes made in our pattern of life to revive our Faith….” A couple who had fallen away from the practice of their Faith was being called back to God because of some good people who were personally living the words of God “I love you”. When Jesus prayed the high priestly prayer that is recorded in the Gospel of St. John (Jn. 17: 23), He said, “…so that the world will understand that you love them as you love me…” These words should make all of us feel good. God loves us just as much as He loves His Son, Jesus. Maybe this Christmas is the time to do what God does. Someone is waiting for you to say it…go on, say it: “I love you”! 1 Region XV Eastern Catholic Bishops attending the Fall USCCB meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. Seated l to r: Most Rev. Jacob Angadiath, Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Chicago, IL; Most Rev. John Bura, Auxiliary Bishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia, PA; Most Rev. Basil Losten, Bishop-emeritus of the Ukrainian Eparchy of Stamford, CT; Most Rev. John Kudrick, Bishop of the Ruthenian Eparchy of Parma, OH; Most Rev. John Michael Botean, Bishop of the Romanian Eparchy of St. George in Canton, OH; Most Rev. Stefan Soroko, Archbishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia, PA; Most Rev. William Skurla, Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, PA; and Most Rev. Yousif Habash, Bishop of the Syriac Eparchy of Newark, NJ . Standing l to r: Most Rev. Nicholas Samra, Bishop of the Melkite Eparchy of Newton, MA; Most Rev. Gregory Mansour, Bishop of the Maronite Eparchy of Brooklyn, NY; Most Rev. Frank Kalabat, Bishop of the Chaldean Eparchy of St. Thomas, Detroit, MI; Most Rev. Kurt Burnette, Bishop of the Ruthenian Eparchy of Passaic, NJ; Most Rev. Bawai Soro, of the Chaldean Eparchy of St. Peter in El Cajon, CA; Most Rev. Bohdan Danylo, Bishop of the Ukrainian Eparchy of Parma, OH; Most Rev. Paul Chomnycky, Bishop of the Ukrainian Eparchy of Stamford, CT; Most Rev. Richard Seminack, Bishop of the Ukrainian Eparchy of Chicago, IL; Most Rev. Gerald Dino, Bishop of the Ruthenian Eparchy of Phoenix, AZ; Most Rev. Elias Zaidan, Bishop of the Maronite Eparchy of Los Angeles, CA; Most Rev. Joy Alappat, Auxiliary Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Chicago, IL; and Most Rev. Mikael Mouradian, Bishop of the Armenian Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg in the USA and Canada. of the Armenian Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg in the USA and Canada. CORRECTION: In the last issue of Light Of The West, page 14... “American Byzantine Catholic Beatified”, the last sentence should have read “Her beatification was noteworthy because it was the first ever beatification to take place on American soil”. Light of the West Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix Pastoral Center 8105 N. 16th Street Phoenix, AZ 85020 Phone: (602)-861-9778 Fax: (602)-861-9796 www.eparchyofphoenix.org (USPS PERMIT #1750) Postage paid at Phoenix, AZ Official Publication of the Byzantine Catholic Bishop of Van Nuys. Subscription rate: $12.00 per year Published 6 times a year by the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix, 8105 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Phone: (602) 861-9778. Fax: (602) 861-9796. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Light of the West, 8105 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Most Rev. Gerald N. Dino, President Ms. Kathleen Slonka, Editor E-Mail us at: [email protected] 2 CHRIST IS BORN From Our Dedicated Staff in Phoenix, AZ ld Bishop Gera Christ is Born! Glorify Him! n Washko Fath e rW es Iz er he tep rS the Fa Father Diodoro Mendoza BM , OS hota ie Ci r a an M Sr. Je a k Slon athy K NOVEMBER - DECEMBER - 2014 Fathe r Deacon Michae l Melni ck Father Vasyl M utka Artur Bubn e vych Sr. Christopher Malcovsky, OSBM 3 Albuquerque, NM Parish Celebrates 40th Anniversary Article and pictures submitted by Pani Janet Escobedo Karen holds the candle during the service. F orty years ago, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Catholic Church emerged from its humble roots in the gangridden “war zone” of Albuquerque to become a prominent landmark in the Bishop Gerald blesses the parishioners who presented him with the bread, salt dominant Catholic landscape within the state and keys to the church. of New Mexico. On November 2, 2014 the parish commemorated its 40th anniversary volunteered extra time for practices. In his homily, with a hierarchical liturgy celebrated by Bishop Gerald Bishop Gerald chronicled the different priests who Dino. Liturgy concelebrants included Fr. Brian served as pastor in its 40 years. He described the grit Escobedo, Fr. Christopher Zugger, Fr. Daniel Marie and determination of the parish pulling together in Williamson, CFR (Franciscan Friars for the Renewal), the mid-1990’s and spending two years of weekends and Monsignor Bennett J. Voorhies of the Archdiocese enlarging the church building to more than double its of Santa Fe. size. The new church building was dedicated in 1997. This celebration was truly a team effort with His Grace mentioned that the year 40 held a special the entire parish readying itself for this historic mileBiblical significance as the year when a person reached stone. The choir held extra rehearsals; altar servers full maturity. As evidence of the church “coming of age”, Bishop Gerald made note that vocations from our parish have been flourishing with Fr. Michael O’Loughlin ordained to the priesthood in 2005 and Fr. Brian Escobedo becoming the first married man from the Eparchy to be ordained to the Presbyterite in 2013. The Bishop Father Brian Escobedo presenting the chalice to Bishop Gerald after the Great Entrance. 4 CHRIST IS BORN Before the Liturgy, Bishop Gerald is standing with servers Edgar and Thomas also highlighted the significant growth and impact that the Catholic Apologetics and Evangelization (CAFÉ) students at the University of New Mexico are having on the secular collegiate environment as they fearlessly and passionately share their Catholic faith. Following the hierarchical liturgy, the celebration continued with a luncheon and a beautiful slide show put together by a parish Eagle Scout. A nearby Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of Fatima, donated the use of their large hall for the afternoon luncheon. Parishioners from Our Lady of Fatima were outstanding hosts, providing students from their confirmation class to serve the meal and several devoted volunteers from their parish coordinated kitchen operations. A talented parishioner created scrapbooks documenting the 40-year history in photos. During dessert Fr. Brian thanked the Bishop on behalf of the parish for joining us in our celebration and presented him with a special gift—a one of a kind pot crafted by a Native American artist from the Acoma Pueblo whose community is more than 800 years old, making it the oldest, continually inhabited community in the United States…a sign of longevity, stability, and a unique culture which is deeply rooted in Catholic tradition, hopefully a symbol of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. Clergy and Altar Servers gathered after the Liturgy. Andrea and daughter Madeline are enjoying the evening Shirttails out, Shoes off at the party! Still practicing, right until the start of the Liturgy You look so sad, my friend. Did your table not get picked first to eat? NOVEMBER - DECEMBER - 2014 5 Denver, CO Parish Celebrates Their 40th Anniversary O n the weekend of November 15 – 16, the Holy Protection of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic parish in Denver, Colorado celebrated 40 years of existence. A formal dinner was held on the evening of Saturday, November 15th at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Denver. During the dinner, slides of the parish history were shown on a large screen. Music was also provided for dancing by the parish DJ , Ben . On Sunday, November 16th, Bishop Gerald celebrated a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. The concelebrants were: Very Rev. Michael O’Loughlin, Pastor of the parish, and Rt. Rev. Stephen Washko, Protosyncellus of the Eparchy and former Pastor of Holy Protection parish. Serving as Deacon was the Rev. Mr. James Danovich, a deacon at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Phoenix, AZ and a former parishioner of Holy Protection Church when he was college student studying in Denver. During his homily, Bishop Gerald stated “In the Old Testament 40 years represented a Generation, the age of full maturity….So, according to the calculations of the Old Testament,this parish has now reached the age of full maturity….You have suffered numerous hardships during those 40 years, but emerged fruitful and healthy. You have a bright future.” Holy Protection Church is the third attempt at establishing a Byzantine Catholic Community in Colorado. The first Byzantine Catholics (then called Greek Catholics) began moving into the Denver area 116 years ago (1898). They had a young priest administering the parish, but he died when he was 39 Bishop Gerald blesses the parishioners who years old, and lacking a replacement, the parish became presented him with the bread, salt and keys to Orthodox. In the 1920’s a Byzantine Catholic Monastery the church. was established which provided Liturgies for Byzantine Catholics in the State of Colorado, but it closed after 9 years. It wasn’t until 45 years later that Bishop Emil Mihalik of the Eparchy of Parma established Holy Protection Parish and sent its first pastor. The parish purchased its present church in 1976. With the tremendous growth over the last few years of many young families, the future of the parish is very bright, and an Outreach has been established in Fort Collins, CO to accommodate parishioners who were travelling from Northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. The young girl patiently holds the candles during the service. Bishop Gerald stands with the concelebrants, and servers after the Liturgy 6 CHRIST IS BORN Even the children are enjoying themselves. Deacon James proclaims the Gospel The Fedorko family at the banquet. Bishop Gerald begins the liturgy with the prayer “O Lord...look down from Heaven... and visit this vineyard...”. John Chabin, cantor for almost four decades at Holy Protection Church, is shown dancing a lively polka with his wife, Dorothy. Both are 80 years old. NOVEMBER - DECEMBER - 2014 The Chabin, Rock, and Martin families enjoyed the banquet. 7 Live Nativity, Choirs And Bells...Oh My Submitted by Tanya Bartlett “B Julie, enjoying the birthday songs being sung in Polish to her on her 93rd birthday from Our Lady of Czestochowa choir Three wise men, kicking back on a warm Christmas night ehold a new and wondrous mystery. My ears resound to the Shepherd’s song, piping no soft melody, but chanting full forth a heavenly hymn. The Angels sing. The Archangels blend their voice in harmony. The Cherubim hymn their joyful praise. The Seraphim exalt His glory. All join to praise this holy feast, beholding the Godhead here on earth, and man in heaven. He Who is above, now for our redemption dwells here below; and he that was lowly is by divine mercy raised.” (Excerpt from St. John Chrysostom’s Christmas Homily) St. John Chrysostom would have gladly participated in the joyous Live Nativity produced by St. Stephen Cathedral, Phoenix, AZ and the several choirs joining the Cathedral parish from around the valley. Most Holy Trinity’s choirs delighted listeners with carols played on bells while the choirs from Notre Dame Prep and Brophy College Prep praised God with their voices. The choir from Our Lady of Czestochowa regaled the audience with carols in Polish, bringing a traditional flair to the evening and St. Stephen’s own Maire Grimes brought the evening to an end with her melodious renditions of several Christmas songs. Of course, the Live Nativity would not be complete without children chasing the sheep and goats (the donkey happily staying on the sidelines) and begging to take one home as a pet. Once again, Sr. Jean Marie, OSBM created a festive evening for the parish family and its neighbors, ushering in the Christmas season. First shift for the manger set. 8 CHRIST IS BORN Our Lady of Czestochowa Notre Dame Prep Brophy College Prep School Most Holy Trinity Father Artur said he knew Saint Nicholas when they were kids playing together. NOVEMBER - DECEMBER - 2014 Bishop Gerald watching all the choirs that joined us for the Live Nativity night. 9 Vatican Lifts Ban on Ordination to The Priesthood Of Eastern Catholic Married Men VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, in a newly published Decree “Pontificia Praecepta de Clero Uxorato Orientali”, has conceded to Eastern Catholic Bishops in the United States, Canada and Australia the right to ordain Eastern Catholic married men to the priesthood. Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, Prefect of the Congregation for the Eastern Churches, signed the decree on June 14 of this year. It was published in the “Acta Apostolicae Sedis”, the official periodical through which Vatican decrees are published. The history of the ban was given by the Decree stating, “the problem of the ministry of married priests outside the traditional Eastern territories goes back to the final decades of the19th century...when thousands of Ruthenian Catholics emigrated from the SubCarpathian regions, as well as West Ukraine, to the United States of America. The presence of the respective married ministers aroused the protest of the Latin bishops according to whom such a presence would have provoked...most grave scandal among the Latin faithful. Therefore the Congregation Propaganda Fide with the decree of October 1, 1890 prohibited a married Ruthenian clergy to reside in the USA.” The prohibition was extended to Canada in 1913. It was reiterated in what the Ruthenian clergy came to call the “infamous” “Cum data Fuerit” of March 1, 1929. The prohibition had to be reiterated in “Qua Sollerti” of December 23, 1929 and again in “Graeci/Rutheni” of May 24, 1930. The new Decree goes on to state “Deprived of ministers of their own Rite, a number estimated at around 200,000 Ruthenian faithful passed to Orthodoxy.” The Decree states “The plenary Session of the Congregation for the Eastern Churches, held from the 19th to the 22nd of November 2013...treated the question fully and subsequently presented to the Holy Father the request to concede to the respective Church Authorities the faculty to allow pastoral service of Eastern Married clergy also outside the traditional Eastern territory. The Holy Father...December 23, 2013 approved the request.” Statement of the Most Rev. Gerald N. Dino, Bishop of the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix, on the lifting of the ban for the ordination of married Eastern Catholic men to the priesthood. T he entire Eastern Catholic Church in the United States is overjoyed at the announcement of the Congregation of the Eastern Churches that Pope Francis has lifted the ban on the ordination of Eastern Catholic married men to the priesthood. He has corrected an injustice that was imposed upon the Eastern Catholic Churches living in the United States at the end of the 19th century and reiterated in 1929 with the Decree “Cum Data Fuerit”. Hundreds of thousands of Eastern Catholics left the Catholic Church because of these regulations. Families were torn apart, including my own family. The members of my Mother’s family went Orthodox, while the members on my Father’s side remained Catholic. Luckily there was no animosity between the 10 two sides of my family, however, that was not always true in other families. Unfortunately, the Dicasteries at the Vatican did not seem to care about the lose of souls from the Catholic Church. What seems to have been more important to them was a man-made law – clerical celibacy. By reversing “Cum Data Fuerit”, Pope Francis has shown that people are more important than man-made laws – God Bless Him!!! This new decree of Pope Francis is an indication given our Orthodox brethren that the Vatican will no longer attempt to impose Latin traditions on the Eastern Churches. This hopefully will create an atmosphere in which reconciliation between the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church will become possible. CHRIST IS BORN Byzantine Online to offer credit courses in 2015 “This is really the next step in bringing the Seminary to the wider Eastern Christian world.” Betty Shovlin, Byzantine Catholic Seminary Board Credit-earning courses begin January 19, 2015 Offerings include: • Foundations of Spirituality 1 (2-credits) • Introduction to Sacred Scripture (3-credits) Asynchronous 14-week courses begin Monday, January 19, 2015. The cost is $410 per credit or $310 per credit to audit (except for books and supplies). For more information, visit online.bcs.edu or email [email protected] or call 412-321-8383, ext. 23 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER - 2014 11 Our Lady of Czestochowa Icon is Displayed at Los Gatos, CA and Anaheim, CA A copy of the revered icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa (also known as the Black Madonna of Jasna Gora, Poland) has traveled to parts of Europe, Canada, the U.S. Midwest and West Coast, in the late Summer. While in the San Francisco Bay Area, St. Basil’s parish (Los Gatos), sponsored the icon’s visit at Our Lady of Peace Shrine in Santa Clara, CA (in July), and Annunciation Church in Anaheim, CA sponsored a visit in August. The icon pilgrimage had as its primary intention the defense of the unborn, while at the same time a means to reach out to all God’s people entrusted to the intercession of the Mother of God. The revered icon ofOur Lady of Czestochowa is on display at the Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church in Anaheim. Servers and Banner Carriers of St. Basil Parish enter Our Lady of Peace Shrine in Santa Clara, CA On The Path of Our Lord S aturday November 15, 2014: St. Anne Roman Catholic Church, Gilbert, AZ, celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. This celebration included a Eucharistic Procession with our Lord through the streets of Gilbert, AZ from the current location of St. Anne parish to St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church, a former site for St. Anne parish. The Eucharistic Procession was nearly ¼-mile long and contained many faithful, religious and clergy. The procession stopped and entered St. Thomas for some prayers and a benediction blessing with the Monstrance before returning back to St. Anne Church. There was a great sense of joy from all the participants from both the Roman Catholic parish and the Byzantine Catholic parish, especially during the picnic and festivities that followed the Eucharistic Procession at a nearby, public park. The Church is truly breathing with both lungs in Gilbert! 12 Procession of the Matachines for Our Lady of Guadalupe (more pictures on page 13) CHRIST IS BORN Annunciation Parish in Anaheim, CA Sponsors Craft S eptember 27th saw the beautiful tranquil plaza & parish hall of Annunciation, Anaheim turn into a bustling Arts and Craft Fair with 47 vendors and hundreds of people doing their Beautiful Glass Art The fall and early Christmas shopping. The brain Craft Fair took place on the Plaza in front of Anchild of Nicole Perlman and Nina Erickson, the Arts & Craft fair brought together the talents of local artists & clever parishioners from all over Orange County to celebrate God’s gifts of beauty and creativity. Parishioners maintained booths selling homemade sweets, and the ladies offered up Slavonic and American food! Fr. James Barrand gave tours of the magnificent Church throughout the day to the delight of many visitors from the neighborhood who had desired for a long time to see the interior and ask questions. “Many of our neighbors had felt intimidated to visit the church before because they didn’t know they would be welcomed or if we were even a Catholic Church. The tour was an excellent way of allowing people to wander in and Carol Petyo (L), with friends, running the Gift Store booth ask questions.” The altar of St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church holds the Monstrance of our Lord in the center. NOVEMBER - DECEMBER - 2014 The procession from St. Anne to St. Thomas. 13 News From the Pews Who teaches all these children the HOKEY POKEY? Why the adults of St. As part of its philanthropic outreach, St. Basil Byzantine Catholic Parish (Los Gatos, CA) sponsored a Back to School backpacks drive. Parishioners obtained 13 backpacks and filled them with useful school supplies. They were given to two Catholic schools to be distributed to children in need. Thomas the Apostles, Gilbert, AZ of course. They were gathered for the Oktoberfest Event. At Our Lady of Wisdom Italo Greek Catholic Church, Las Vegas, NV, the children acted out the book of Revelation Chapter 12, for the Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel From left to right First Angel-Diego, second angel Betty Kelso, Third angel Magnolia Morris, Forth Angel Mary Camacho, fift angel Anastasia Hastings, St. Michael Jared Comacho, Lucifer David Morris Seventh Angel Aiden Marshner; Saint John the Evangelist is John Hastings-Papas. 14 CHRIST IS BORN San Luis Obispo, CA Parish Joins in the Walk For Life T he Walk For Life was preceded by a Divine Liturgy at the San Luis Obispo Mission celebrated by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Richard Garcia, Bishop of Monterey and concelebrated by our own Father Milan Kasperek. About 15 parishioners of St. Anne’s Byzantine Catholic Church, in San Luis Obispo, CA were among the hundreds of people who participated in this year’s Central Coast Walk for Life through the streets of San Luis Obispo, California on September 13, 2014. The Walk was organized by local Catholics, and was led by Bishop Richard Garcia. St. Anne’s parishioners carried a large icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help during the Walk. One of our parishioners, John Bradley (17), was engaged as the Bishop’s bodyguard because of his extensive police and military training. The Walk proceeded through some of the main downtown streets of San Luis Obispo, and ended at the San Luis Obispo Cemetery where a recently installed monument in honor of the unborn was blessed by Bishop Garcia. It was a peaceful, prayerful, and successful event which publicly demonstrated our commitment to the sanctity of human life! Well thought out expression for the banner of the Walk of Life NOVEMBER - DECEMBER - 2014 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Icon is being carried by a St. Anne parishioner Crowds of people watched the parade Father Milan Kasperek(L), Pastor of St. Anne Byzantine Catholic Church and Bishop Richard Garcia, Bishop of Monterey County, Concelebrate the Mass. 15 Icon Workshop Was A Success The students who enrolled in the ICON workshop, instructed by Fr. Elias Rafaj, Pastor of St. John Chrysostom Parish in Houston Texas were so proud of their icons by day three, that picture taking was a must. 16 The effort they made was tremendous and they made the corrections that Father Elias suggested as to how to complete the icon. This workshop was sponsored by St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral in Phoenix, AZ CHRIST IS BORN Hanford Outreach in CA Celebrates Fall E very year, hundreds of people gather at Hanford, California for the annual Family Conference. This is included in the Fall Family Festival. People come from all over the State of California for this religious event. On Sunday, October 19, at 3:00 P.M. at St. Bridget Church Hanford, Father Milan Kasperek, Administrator of Saint Anne Byzantine Catholic Church in San Luis Obispo, California, together with Rev. Gregory Zubacz and Subdeacon Sebastian Carnazzo held a presentation on the Eastern Catholic Churches. Approximately 50 people attended this Conference. After the Conference Fr. Milan Kasperek celebrated the Divine Liturgy, along with Fr. Gregory Zubacz, Deacon John Bradley and Subdeacon Sebastian Carnazzo. Some of the Catholics of the Latin Rite present had never participated in a Divine Liturgy of an Eastern Catholic Rite. Speaking with some of them afterwards, they shared how touching, reverend and inspiring they found the Divine Liturgy. Rev. Gregory Zubacz and Subdeacon Sebastian Carnazzo gave the presentation to the Conference participitants. Family Day Celebrated in Sherman Oaks, CA Parish O n a beautiful Sunday in September, St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic ProtoCathedral celebrated its annual “Family Day.” This celebration brings together the parish families, from far and wide, to honor its Patroness, the Theotokos, whose feast is officially observed on October 1st, the Holy Protection (Patronage). St. Mary’s Romanian Catholic Mission also joined the Proto-Cathedral in the celebration. After the Divine Liturgy, a Bar-B-Q/pot-luck luncheon was held on the patio. Hot dogs, hamburgers and Italian sausages, all freshly grilled, provided by the parishes, were served along with an array of foods and desserts provided by the parishioners. A “jumper castle” was set up for the children, young and old, to enjoy. They did! NOVEMBER - DECEMBER - 2014 The people listen intently to the information on the Eastern Churches presented to them Father John Kovach, a retired priest of the Eparchy of Parma who lives on St. Mary’s Property, is shown talking with a parishioner 17 ECED Meeting Held in Phoenix, Az L ate in October members of ECED, the publishing arm of ECA (the Eastern Catholic bishops in the United States), met at the Pastoral Center of the Holy Protection Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix. Before any business began, the directors of religious education departments from across the country attended a Divine Liturgy at St Stephen’s Cathedral, celebrated by His Grace, Bishop Gerald (Dino). In his homily Bishop Gerald emphasized the importance of the work of the committee and the virtue of perseverance in continuing the mission to provide suitable material for instructing the faithful of every age in search of salvation. Following was a two-day program of reports, deliberations, presentations and decisions in a detailed agenda designed to evaluate the status of the inventory of books, maps, pamphlets, DVDs and other catechetical aids produced by God With Us Publications. Additionally, the committee explored options for furthering the group’s ever-expanding response to the needs of the digital age. Suggestions were also presented on adding the titles of books to the inventory of God With Us Publications. For more than forty years our bishops have collaborated with one another and relied upon the ECED to provide accurate and attractive books, VHS tapes, CDs and posters for every age and grade level—preK through high school and beyond in adult ongoing education programs. Check out http://godwithuspublications.com for available products. ECED was instrumental in the four ENCOUNTER sessions held over the past two years. To function on a broader scope, the group has purchased equipment that can be shared by each eparchy to be able to present live-streamed Internet broadcast of special events. Part of the meeting was devoted to a “hands on” activity involving the camera and computer system. All this is in response to frequent requests from the faithful “when will our churches have resources for us to learn about Eastern Catholic teachings and traditions?” Attention must be directed to the various eparchial newspapers, web sites and the God With Us Publication site where the information has been available—yet perhaps not accessed by all who might be looking for it. Networking of parish-level catechists was seen as a possible solution to the perceived lack of material. The meeting was adjourned, and attendees went home with a task list—in preparation for the next meeting. [L-R] Sr Jean Marie Cihota, OSBM, Fr Anthony Hernandez (both of Holy Protection Eparchy) and Sr Ann Laszok, OSBM, (Eparchy of St Josaphat in Parma) listen to a point of discussion. [L-R] Sr Marion Dobos, OSB (Archeparchy of Pittsburgh), Fr John Lucas (Eparchy of St Nicholas in Chicago), Fr Stephan Bilyk (Archeparchy of Philadelphia), Mitered Archpriest John Kachuba (Eparchy of Parma) and chairman Very Rev Gregory Noga (Eparchy of Passaic) watch a power point presentation by Deacon Sabatino Carnazzo (Eparchy of Newton). 18 Bishop Gerald (Dino) inspired ECED members to continue in their efforts in this ministry of education. CHRIST IS BORN Official Appointments Most Reverend Gerald N. Dino has made the following appointments within the Eparchy of Phoenix. Reverend Matthew Alejo has been released as Temporary Administrator of Holy Angels Byzantine Catholic Church in San Diego, CA and appointed as the Administrator of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church in Fontana, CA. This appointment becomes effective on Friday, January 9, 2015. Reverend Artur Bubnevych has been appointed the Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Catholic Church in Albuquerque, NM. This appointment becomes effective on Friday, January 9th, 2015. Reverend Brian Escobedo has been released as the Administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Catholic Church in Albuquerque, NM and appointed the Pastor of Holy Angels Byzantine Catholic Church in San Diego, CA. This appointment becomes effective Friday, January 9th, 2015. Very Reverend Joseph Hutsko is released as the Pastor of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church in Fontana, CA and is assigned to the Pastoral Center with residence in the Cathedral Apartment Complex in Phoenix, AZ. Reverend James Lane has been released as the Pastor of St. George Byzantine Catjolic Church and as Director of the Eparchial Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Olympia, WA. Fr. James will be joining the bi-ritual community of the Contemplatives of St. Joseph in South San Francisco, CA. The release becomes effective on Tuesday, December 30th, 2014. Reverend Vasyl Mutka has been appointed Administrator of St. George Byzantine Catholic Church in Olympia, WA and the Director of the Eparchial Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, which is located on the property of St. George Parish. The effective date of this appointment is Tuesday, December 30th, 2014. Reverend Milan Kasperek has been raised to the rank of Pastor of St. Anne Byzantine Catholic Church in San Luis Obispo, CA.. This appointment becomes official immediately. Reverend Michael Mandelas has been raised to the rank of Pastor of St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church in Seattle, WA. This appointment becomes official immediately. Reverend Mykhaylo Sidun has been raised to the rank of Pastor of St. JNcholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church in Anchorage, AK and Blessed Theodore Romzha Mission in Wasilla, AK. This appointment becomes official immediately. NOVEMBER - DECEMBER - 2014 Right Reverend Wesley W. Izer Chancellor of the Eparchy of Phoenix 19 Byzantine Catholic Bishop of Van Nuys Holy Protection of Mary Eparchy of Phoenix NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PHOENIX, AZ PERMIT NO. 1750 LIGHT OF THE WEST 8105 North 16th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85020 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED FORWARDING AND RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED Upcoming Events Los Angeles Religious Education Congress Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA March 13 - 15, 2015 Divine Liturgy on Saturday, March 14 5:15pm Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon A Eparchy of Phoenix Myrrh Bearer’s Retreat for Women July 26 - 28, 2015 Franciscan RenewAL Center, Scottsdale, AZ Serving 13 Western States. 19 Churches. 1 Mission. 5 Outreaches. www.eparchyofphoenix.org ALASKA Anchorage Saint Nicholas of Myra 2200 Arctic Blvd. Anchorage, AK 99503 Rev. Michael Sidun (907) 277-6731 Sun. Liturgy: Vigil 6pm; 10am Wasilla Bl. Theodore Romzha Mission 1201 Bogard Rd. Wasilla, AK Rev. Michael Sidun (907) 277-6731 Sun. Liturgy: 3pm; Summer 5pm CALIFORNIA Church of the Annunciation 995 N. West St. Anaheim, CA 92801 Rev. James Barrand (714) 533-6292 Sun. Liturgy : 10am Las Vegas Our Lady of Wisdom 2120 Lindell Road Las Vegas, NV, 89146 Rt. Rev. Francis Vivona, JCL (702) 873-5101 Sun. Liturgy: Vigil: 5pm; 10am Fontana Saint Nicholas of Myra 9112 Oleander Ave. Fontana, CA 92335 Very Rev. Joseph Hutsko (909) 822-9917 Sun. Liturgy: 10am Las Vegas San Diego Holy Angels 2235 Galahad Road San Diego, CA 92123 Hanford Outreach Rev. Matthew Alejo(858) Saint Brigid Catholic Church 277-2511 ARIZONA 200 East Florida Street, Sat. Vespers: 5pm Gilbert Hanford, CA 93230 Sun. Matins: 8am Saint Thomas the Apostle Rev. Milan Kasperek 19 W. Bruce Ave. ((805) 543-8883 San Luis Obispo Gilbert, AZ 85233 Every Sunday Saint Anne Rev. Diodoro Mendoza Liturgy: 5pm 222 E. Foothill Blvd. (480) 497-6726 Los Gatos San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Sun. Liturgy: Vigil 6pm; 10am Saint Basil the Great Rev. Milan Kasperek 14263 Mulberry Drive Phoenix (805) 543-8883 Los Gatos, CA 95032 Saint Stephen Cathedral Rev. Anthony Hernandez Sun. Liturgy: 10am 8141 N 16th St. FRNT (408) 871-0919 Sherman Oaks Phoenix, AZ 85020 Sun. Liturgy: 10am Proto-Cathedral of Saint Mary Rt. Rev. Stephen G. Washko Sun Liturgy: 11am 5329 Sepulveda Blvd. (602) 943-5379 St. Albert the Great Church Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Sun. Liturgy: Vigil: 5pm; 1095 Channing Ave Very Rev. Mel Rybarczyk, CR 8am; 10am (818) 907-5511 Sacramento Sun. Liturgy: 9:30am Saint Philip the Apostle Tucson 3866 65th St. Saint Melany Sacramento, CA 95820 Walnut Creek Outreach 1212 N Sahuara Ave. Rev. Francis Murin East Bay Outreach Tucson, AZ 85712 (916) 452-1888 Liturgies at St. Mary RC Church Rev. Robert Rankin Sun. Liturgy: Vigil: 5pm; 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd (520) 886-4225 10am Walnut Creek, CA Sun. Liturgy: Vigil 5pm 408-871-0919 10am; 2nd Saturday vigil: 6:15 pm 20 WASHINGTON Burlington Anaheim COLORADO Denver Holy Protection 1201 South Elizabeth Denver, CO 80210 Rev. Michael O’Loughlin (303) 778-8283 Sun. Liturgy: 10am Saint Gabriel the Archangel 2250 E Maule Ave Las Vegas, NV 89119 Rev. Marcus Gomori (702) 361-2431 Sun. Liturgy Vigil: 4pm:10am MONTANA Missoula Outreach Spirit of Christ 5475 Farm Lane Lolo, Montana Rev. William O’Brien (509) 922-4527 Fort Collins Outreach Sun. Liturgy 2nd & 4th Blessed John XXIII University Sundays 6pm Parish NEW MEXICO 1220 University Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521 Albuquerque Rev. Michael O’Loughlin Our Lady of Perpetual Help (303) 778-8283 1837 Alvarado Dr. NE Sun. Liturgy 3pm Albuquerque, NM 87110 Rev Brian Escobedo NEVADA (505) 256-1539 Las Vegas Sun. Liturgy: 10am Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Outreach OREGON 8530 Robertson Road Portland Las Vegas, NV Saint Irene Rt. Rev. Francis Vivona, JCL 4630 N Maryland Ave. (702) 873-5101 Portland, OR Sun. Liturgy: 5pm Rev. Frank Knusel (503) 281-6744 Sun. Liturgy: 10am Skagit County Outreach St, Charles Roman Catholic Church 935 Peterson Road Burlington, WA 98233 Rev Michael Mandelas (206) 329-9219 Sun. Liturgy: 5:30pm Olympia Saint George 9730 Yelm Hwy. Olympia, WA 98513 Rev. James Lane (360) 413-5651 Sun. Liturgy: 10:30 am Seattle Saint John Chrysostom 1305 South Lander St. Seattle, WA 98144 Rev Michael Mandelas (206) 329-9219 Sun. Liturgy: Vigil 5pm; 10:00 am Matins 8am Spokane Valley Saints Cyril & Methodius 4315 N. Evergreen Rd. Spokane Valley, WA 99215 Rev. William O’Brien (509) 922-4527 Sun. Liturgy: Vigil: 5pm; 10am CHRIST IS BORN
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