05/16/10 - Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia
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05/16/10 - Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia
Official Publication of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia VOL. 71 - No. 9 May 16, 2010 ENGLISH VERSION TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD CELEBRATES 125TH ANNIVERSARY SHAMOKIN, PA Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Shamokin, celebrated its 125 th Anniversary on Sunday, April 25, 2010. A Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was celebrated at 11:00 AM. by the Most Rev. Stefan Soroka, Metropolitan Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Liturgy was concelebrated with several area priests, and the responses were sung by a combined Deanery choir. Members of the Knights of Columbus formed an honor guard, and men of the Holy Name Society seated the that they needed God” to congregation and later help them survive in this directed them to new land. Communion. Early church In his homily, members would gather in Metropolitan Archbishop Excelsior when the Soroka noted the rich Shenandoah priest was history of Transfiguration able to celebrate the Church . He stated that Divine Liturgy. Therefore, the early pioneers of Ukrainian descent “knew (continued on next page) TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD (continued from previous page) Transfiguration Parish traces its beginning to the devout group of Ukrainians that worshipped in the Whitney School in Excelsior, in December, of 1884. As the number of immigrants increased, a permanent Church building was needed. The Brotherhood of Sts. Cyril and Methodius assumed the responsibility of erecting a Church to conform to the Greek Catholic tradition of worship. This first Church, dedicated in 1889, was located in the Fifth Ward area of Shamokin, bounded by the streets of Pine, Pearl , and Vine. As the Parish Community continued to grow, the current Church was constructed on Shamokin Street, and was consecrated in 1905. Seated, left to right, Joanna Wolfe, Donna Rumberger, Virginia Korbich, Olena Bilyk, and Maryann Charnosky; Standing, left to right, Ed Bendas, Steve Chowka, Msgr. James Melnick, Msgr. Peter Waslo, Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka, Rev. Daniel Troyan, Rev. Stepan Bilyk, David Kaleta, Rev. Mark Fesniak, Deacon Ted Spotts, Denise Fanella, and Bob Bendas. *Several committee members were not available for photo. The Metropolitan also mentioned the historical events that the Parish had witnessed in its 125 years of existence. In addition, he noted the many spiritual events that had taken place within its walls, specifically Baptisms, marriages, and funerals. (continued on next page) May 16, 2010 2 TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD (continued from previous page) A reception and dinner followed at Masser’s Banquet Hall, in Paxinos, attended by over 250 parishioners and guests. Music was performed by Vic Boris and Company, and special entertainment was provided by several young members of the Parish. These included Dustin Bendas, Anastasia Bilyk, Stephan Bilyk, Elyse Kelley, Victoria Kramer, Marielle Miller, Madison Sandri, Nicholas Sandri, Aleksandr Washuta, Jonathan Washuta, Alexis Wislotsky, Joshua Wislotsky, and Makayla Wislotsky. Guests were introduced by David Kaleta, and the invocation was given by the Rev. John Fields, Dean of the South Anthracite Ukrainian Deanery. The main address was given by the Rev. Mark Fesniak, former pastor of Transfiguration Church and current pastor of St. Nicholas Church in Minersville. Father Fesniak detailed the rich history of the Parish noting the cultural influences of the Ukrainian people, as well as the many traditions that are unique to the Byzantine Rite. Parish reflections were made by Sir John Glowa, a life-long member and benefactor of Transfiguration Parish, who presented a generous personal monetary anniversary gift. A tribute to the many volunteers and friends of the Parish was given by Joanna (Chowka) Wolfe. Pastoral remarks were made by the Rev. Stepan Bilyk who praised the work of the Anniversary Committee and thanked all those in attendance. He also offered his gratitude to those who could not be present but who remember Transfiguration Parish in their prayers, and through their generous contributions. Father Bilyk then recognized two parishioners, Katie Labosky and Adam Klebasko, and thanked them for their tireless work and dedication to Transfiguration Church . Icons of the Holy Transfiguration, which were handcrafted of wood and made in Greece , were given to each attendee. A commemorative DVD, narrated by Eddie Korbich, a Broadway actor and native son of the Parish, will also be available. For information on purchasing either of these items, please visit the Parish website (www.transfigurationchurchshamokin.com ) or call the church rectory at 570-648-5932. May 16, 2010 3 News about the Shroud of Turin Exhibit The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia has procured a replica of the Shroud of Turin from the Vatican for public display and veneration. The 14' x 3' linen shroud reproduction of the original Shroud has proven to be a great gift for Evangelization. Many pilgrims have visited the Cathedral at 830 North Franklin Street in Philadelphia and have been moved to tears by the image of the Crucified Man on the cloth. The symbol of the Shroud has been an instrument of grace and conversion for many who have come looking for healing, faith, and answers. It has also unhardened many a heart and helped people come to belief. We have been graced with the visits of many schools and parishes during the past few months. The roster includes: buses from: St. Charles Seminary in Philadelphia; the Stamford Diocese with Bishop Paul; 2 buses from St. Eleanor’s Parish in Collegeville, PA; More than 500 people who attended the Russ Breault Mystery Tour April 9-10; St. Josaphat’s School, Philadelphia; St. Nicholas School Minersville, PA; Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Shrine, Washington DC; St. Denis’s School, Havertown PA; Allentown High School, Allentown PA; Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia; St. Ignatius School, Yardley PA; Saint Bede The Venerable School, Holland, PA; St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Pottstown PA; Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Phoenixville, PA; Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Wilkesbarre; St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Edwardsville PA; St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Jenkintown PA. Upcoming visits to the Shroud & Museum for May and June: North Anthracite Deanery, Berwick PA; St. Stephen’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Tom’s River NJ; Assumption School, Perth Amboy NJ; St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Annapolis Maryland; St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, McAdoo PA; Regina Angelorum School, Philadelphia, PA; Sowers: Seat of Wisdom School, PA; St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Scranton PA. We invite you to come and see for yourself! And like Thomas, “place your finger in His side and in the nailmarks..and do not persist in your unbelief but come to believe! “ The scientific data of the Shroud has not been able to determine whether the Shroud of Turin is the actual burial cloth of Jesus; but they also have not been able to state that it is not. According to Russ Breault, a renowned international expert on the Shroud, “ the evidence put forth from science, history and scripture, if brought to a court of law, would compel the jury to say it is the burial cloth of Jesus”. But in the end, the Shroud is still one of the greatest mysteries of our time. The linen cloth dates back to the time of Jesus and the vicinity of Jerusalem, using the plants/pollens found on it. The blood stains on the cloth are consistent with blood from a wound injury and penetrate the cloth. The image upon the cloth penetrates just two micro-fibers of the thread and are a negative imprint, which when photographed becomes an actual photo of the man of the Shroud; an image which is also in 3-D. There is no evidence of paint, stain, pigment, scorching or chemical residue to explain the presence of the image. All (continued on next page) May 16, 2010 4 News about the Shroud of Turin Exhibit ((continued from previous page) attempts in recent time to duplicate the image, even with all of modern technology have failed. Scientists cannot explain how the image was formed. All of the markings on the Shroud: the scourging of the body, the crown of thorns, nail marks in the feet and wrists, piercing in the side, the unbroken legs; all these are accurate Scriptural details of the crucifixion and death of Jesus. The face of the Crucified Man is one we have become familiar with since the early centuries. The face of Jesus we know today comes from the Shroud of Turin. There is no physical description of Jesus in the Gospels. The face of the Shroud, when overlayed with all images of Jesus from the 5th century are identical matches. So we believe the Shroud Image was the prototype for centuries to come. The Shroud of Turin Replica will be on display at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral until June 29, 2010. You can get more information by visiting their website at www.philashroud.org. or by calling 215-922-2917. The magnificent Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral is located in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, just a few blocks from St. Peter’s Church, the resting place of St. John Neumann. The Cathedral is open Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-6:00PM and Saturday from 11:00-5:30PM and Sunday from 8:00AM-3:00PM. All are welcome and invited. During the month of May devotional services to the Mother of God, patroness of the Cathedral, will be celebrated on: Tuesday’s at 5:30PM Wednesday’s at 6:30PM Thursday’s at 5:30PM Sunday’s at 3:00PM There will be a Divine Liturgy celebrated on June 29th, the Feast of Sts Peter & Paul at 6:30PM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception to close the Shroud Exhibition. Please join with our Archbishop Stefan Soroka, in prayer and thanksgiving for the many gifts of grace, faith and healing obtained through these four months of pilgrimage to the Shroud . Like those healed by Jesus by his Word and Presence , let us return to say “thank you”. A Shroud Planning Meeting was held on April 28, 2010. Standing (l to r): Teresa Siwak, Sr. Timothea, MSMG, Sr. Evhenia, MSMG, MetropolitanArchbishop Stefan Soroka, Rev. Archpriest Daniel Troyan, Msgr. Myron Grabowsky Seated (l to r): Rev. Michael Hutsko, Kenneth Hutchins, Rev. Ivan Demkiv, Rev. Deacon Charles Schultz (Photo: Ihor Kovaliv) May 16, 2010 5 Groups from Four Ukrainian Parishes visited the Shroud on April 25, 2010 Msgr. Myron Grabowsky welcomed groups from Pottstown, Phoenixville, Wilkes Barre and Edwardsville on April 25, 2010 at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia. Watch a video on our blog at www.thewayukrainian.blogspot.com St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church - Pottstown, PA & Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church - Phoenixville, PA Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church - Wilkes Barre, PA & St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church - Edwardsville, PA May 16, 2010 6 St. Ignatius School, Yardley, PA, visited the Shroud Exhibit & Treasury of Faith Museum on April 23, 2010 Over 150 students visited from St. Ignatius School. Rev. Archpriest Daniel Troyan talked about the Shroud. Students going from the Cathedral to the Treasury of Faith Museum. Students by the statue of Metropolitan Andrew Sheptytsky. Students at the Treasury of Faith Museum. May 16, 2010 7 Saint Bede The Venerable School, Holland, PA Visited Shroud Exhibit on April 30, 2010 Rev. Archpriest Daniel Troyan spoke to the students about the Shroud and the Cathedral. Rev. Troyan explained several icons at the Cathedral including the Icon of the Resurrection, the icons on the iconostas, and answered students questions about the Cathedral. May 16, 2010 8 Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began. “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name—the name you gave me—so that they may be one as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled. “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. (Jn.17, 1-13) Nicea I. The Sunday before Pentecost is called on our church calendar the Sunday of the Holy Fathers. On this day each year we are asked to remember what our fathers did: specifically the 318 Church Fathers who came together in 325 AD in Nicea to form the First Ecumenical Council. The Emperor Constantine had just put an end to the bloody, three hundred-year persecution of the Church, during which 11 million Christians gave their lives for Christ. Christians now began coming out of the catacombs to worship in churches. These 318 bishops came together to define the teachings of Christ which were being challenged by false teachers. They gave us, among other things, the Nicene Creed, the summary of our faith, which is still read at every Divine Liturgy. Our Church is often called the Church of the Fathers because she maintains a living connection with these early Church fathers. We are not a Church that was instituted a few years ago, or even a few centuries ago. As Ukrainian Christians, we have inherited all the experience of 21 centuries of Christian living and thinking and believing. We have behind us hundreds of believing men and women of every culture and tongue who witnesses to the truth of the Gospel, often dying for it in order to hand it down to us. That is why when we Eastern Christians pick up the Bible to read it, we do not act as if these 20 centuries of church history did not exist. We read the Bible and we gain a better understanding of it because we consider how the Holy Spirit has guided the Church Fathers in the past to interpret certain difficult passages in Scripture. This is what we mean by Sacred Tradition. (continued on next page) May 16, 2010 9 Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council ((continued from previous page) We do not mean a slavish attachment to the past. By Sacred Tradition we mean A LIVING CONNECTION WITH THE ENTIRE PAST EXPERIENCE OF THE CHURCH, 21 centuries of it during which the Holy Spirit has been acting and speaking through the Church. Our churches have a great sense of community. You will notice that the Eastern Christian regardless of ethnic background never prays alone. We pray together with all the saints who have passed on. We pray not as individuals but as members of the body of Christ, THE CHURCH. We pray with the Theotokos, the Mother of God, the apostles, the martyrs and the saints of all the ages. They are present at every liturgy as depicted in the iconography of our Churches. We, Christians do not stand alone. Behind us stands a cloud of witnesses. Behind us, for example stand those 318 Church Fathers who came to that First Ecumenical Council. They came, bearing the scars of martyrdom, of a persecuted community. Some with only one eye and some with one arm. Two came without legs and some with disfigured faces. They came with twisted and paralyzed limbs. They came from all over the Empire to bear witness with their whole personality to the truth they believed: that Jesus Christ is Lord. So every year, on the Sunday before Pentecost we are called to remember those who stand behind us. Those who have already received the Holy Spirit. Remember the Apostles, the martyrs, the saints. Remember what they suffered to make the Holy Spirit available to us next Sunday. And too, we must remember that like they, we must pass on to others this same Holy Spirit by our words and deeds. So that in the words of the Apostle James: “THE WORLD MAY SEE YOUR GOOD WORKS AND GLORIFY YOUR FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN.” Four members of Schuylkill County Bar Association honored at President’s Dinner By Al DIETZ (Lehighton Times-News) Pottsville, Pa.—Four members of the Schuylkill County Bar Association were honored for their 35 years as members at the President’s Dinner held Thursday evening, April 22 at the Pottsville Club in Pottsville. Presented plaques were, William E. Baldwin, Pottsville, president judge of the Schuylkill County Court; Rev. Archpriest John M. Fields, Frackville, who now is an ordained priest and is pastor of Saint Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Frackville and administrator of Saint John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, in Maizeville, Gilberton, but has maintained his membership from his law days; Attorney Thomas K. Noonan, Mahanoy City, and Attorney Frank L Tamulonis, Jr., Pottsville. Also honored was Attorney Frederick J. Fanelli, past president of the bar, who received a special recognition award. Attorney William Burke, current president, presided. May 16, 2010 Schuylkill County Bar Association President’s Dinner 35 Year Member Award honorees at The Pottsville Club. From left, William Burke, president, The Rev. Archpriest John M. Fields, Esq., Thomas K. Noonan, Esq., Frank L. Tamulonis, Jr., Esq., Hon. William E. Baldwin, President Judge, and Frederick J. Fanelli, Esq., past president. (Photo courtesy of The Republican-Herald, Jacqueline Dormer, photographer.) 10 May 16, 2010 11 Holy Ghost Church, Chester PA Holy Ghost Church, Chester, PA held their annual Sviachene (Easter Dinner) on Sunday, April 18, after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy. This year, a performance by Kazka, who sang traditional Ukrainian folk songs, enchanted an audience of parishioners and guests. Palm Sunday thru Pentecost is a special time at Holy Ghost Parish, bringing parishioners and families together in fellowship and spirituality. The children look forward each year to participating in the Palm Sunday procession. Also on this day, food baskets, prepared by Apostleship of Prayer and parish volunteers, are distributed to the homebound of our parish. On Great Friday, the procession and veneration of the tomb are held. Parishioners bring traditional food baskets, lovingly prepared, as families gather for basket blessing after Liturgy on Saturday evening and Easter Sunday morning. These are the traditions we hold dear to our hearts, as we join together as a Church family, to celebrate the Risen Christ! Õðèñòîñ Âîñêðåñ! Rev. John Ciurpita welcomes guests with distribution of blessed eggs at annual Sviachene. (continued on next page) Kazka enchants audience with performance of Ukrainian folk songs at Sviachene. Crossbearer Chris Lohr , alter server Alex Matikjiw and CCD member Michael Nagy lead Great Friday Procession. May 16, 2010 12 Easter Sunday procession celebrates the Risen Christ. Holy Ghost Church, Chester PA (continued from previous page) Parishioners participate in Great Friday Procession. Children participate in Great Friday Procession. Parishioners receive palms and pussy willows; food baskets for home-bound are distributed. Children participate in Divine Liturgy on Palm Sunday. May 16, 2010 13 May 16, 2010 14 St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church 1545 Easton Road – Warrington, PA 18976 215-343-0779 (rectory) / 215-343-8060 (fax) / 215-343-9809 (activity center) WEBSITE: www.stanneukrainiancc.com E-MAIL: [email protected] Father Vasil Bunik - Administrator You are cordially invited to join us for THE BLESSING & DEDICATION of our new ICONOSTAS and CHURCH ICONOGRAPHY DATE: Saturday – July 24, 2010 PONTIFICAL DIVINE LITURGY BLESSING & DEDICATION: 4 pm Archbishop Metropolitan Stefan Soroka Chief Celebrant and Homilist RECEPTION & BANQUET: BANQUET TICKETS: TICKET DEADLINE: 6 pm (Activity Center) $25 / adults $10 / children (5 to 12 years) Free – children under 5 July 15, 2010 Adult Buffet Menu: Children’s Menu: Appetizers & Salad Mac & Cheese Chicken Oscar Hamburger Sliders & Roast Beef in wine sauce Hotdogs Penne Pasta in Vodka Sauce Mashed Potato Souffle String bean Almondine Mixed Vegs w/garlic butter sauce Homemade Desserts The Church will be open for tours during the banquet For further information, please call Oksana Novitsky (215) 674-1284 in evening Or send e-mail to [email protected] To purchase banquet tickets, please fill out the form, make check payable to “St. Anne Church”, detach it Comcoma and mail all to address listed above by July 15, 2010 NAME: __________________________________________________ Phone #: __________________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________ City:_________________ State: ____ ZipCode: ________ E-mail Address: __________________________@___________________ Number of Tickets Requested: Adults ($25/ea) _______ Children ($10/ea) _______ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $_______ May 16, 2010 15 St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Northampton, PA Easter, 2010, at St. John’s in Northampton was marked by a packed attendance at the services both on Holy Saturday evening and on Easter Sunday morning. The music led by three cantors on Saturday evening, and the impressive choir on Sunday morning was most inspiring to all in attendance. In addition, record numbers of people were present for the three blessings of the traditional Easter foods, and for the very successful Easter Dinner “Sviachenne” held on the Sunday of the Holy Myrrh-bearers. The Easter Dinner was also blessed with the presence of three guest priests; the pastors from Palmerton, West Easton and Toms River. Priests (l to r.) Rev. Evhen Moniuk, Rev. Petro Zvarych, Very Rev. Archpriest David Clooney, and Rev. Ivan Turyk. May 16, 2010 16 Young Adults Spiritual Retreat held at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic, NJ. A young adults spiritual retreat was held at St. Nicholas Parish in Passaic, NJ on Saturday, March 13, 2010. Very Rev. Ivan Kaszczak, a professor at St Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Stamford, Conn., was the retreat moderator, opening remarks were made by Rev. Andriy Dudkevych. The retreat opened at 11:00 am with registration, orientation and an overview of the schedule for the day. The main topic of the retreat was: “The role of the Young Adult in a Parish.” – To understand the role each of us plays in the community, we must first understand what “Church” is and what makes up parish life in a “church”. The lecture continued until 4:00 pm – where open discussion on the theme was then held. Following was an opportunity for all to take part in the sacrament of Confession before attending the 5:00 pm Divine Liturgy. Hearing the call of desire from within to attend this day were 22 young adults from the parish community. L.U.C. NEWS: MAY MEETING ANNOUNCED Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 20 Nottingham St., Plymouth, PA will host the next meeting of the North Anthracite Council of the League of Ukrainian Catholics on Sunday, May 16, 2010. Prayer Service begins at 2:00pm. With meeting and fellowship social to follow. Everyone is welcome at our meetings: members, parishioners, friends, and neighbors. Members, please plan to attend, and please bring along a new member! We are also reaching out to members who have not attended in a while - please come to our May meeting! We miss you! Saints Peter & Paul Church and Hall in Plymouth are air-conditioned and easily handicap accessible. For additional information contact Mrs. Dorothy Jamula, President at 570 822-5354 or [email protected] (Submitted by: Paul Ewasko) May 16, 2010 17 Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union SUMMER INTERNSHIP | 2010 Are you a driven and outgoing student with a genuine interest in business, finance, law, and accounting? The USFCU Summer Internship program is a 10 week program commencing June 14 and ending August 14. Interns would work for 6 weeks in the credit union loan or internal audit department, would be expected to attend employee training programs and would be permitted to observe at least some parts of our meetings of the Board of Directors. As part of the 10 week program, interns would spend up to 4 weeks "shadowing" members of the Board of Directors and/or Supervisory Committee in their "day jobs" thus gain exposure to the day to day work life experiences of various professionals. “Drive-In Window Service” Години праці: Понеділок 11:00—7:00 Вівторок 11:00—7:00 Середа Закрито YOU provide the initiative; WE provide the support to help you SUCCEED. Четвер 11:00—7:00 П´ятниця 11:00—7:00 Субота 9:00—2:00 Ласкаво просимо! Graduating high-school seniors and college students are eligible for the program. Please find more information about the program at www.ukrfcu.com or any USFCU branch. Application deadline: May 31, 2010. Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union 1729 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-725-4430 1-888-765-8282 Fax: 215-725-0831 1729 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-725-4430 www.ukrfcu.com www.ukrfcu.com Take me out to the Ballgame and support Pokrova Council #13561! At 7:05 on the evening of Wednesday, June 16, Pokrova Council #13561 Knights of Columbus of St. Mary Church are going to watch the Camden Riversharks play the York Revolution. Every $12.00 ticket you purchase will provide much needed funds for the Knights and St. Mary Church. If the date is not convenient, you can purchase a voucher, which you can trade in to attend a game on a different date. Knights and their families will be working a concession stand, which will net our council additional revenue from purchases made at the stand (excluding alcohol). This is an opportunity to have a great time while helping the Knights of Columbus and St. Mary Church. Contact Pete Letenauchyn at (215) 757-7768 or Steve Schaeber at (215) 968-5640 or e-mail: [email protected] for information or tickets. May 16, 2010 18 Pennsylvania Catholic Conference article for May 2010 A Pennsylvania Primary Primer By A.B. Hill Tuesday, May 18, 2010, is primary election day in Pennsylvania. What is a primary a ballot in the general office. Questionnaire responses are posted election? election. online at A primary election is the Who is running in www.pacatholic.org/faithpreliminary step in the P e n n s y l v a n i a ’ s politics. process of electing a primary this year? candidate running for office. Voters cast ballots Statewide, Pennsylvanians in the primary to choose will elect a U.S. Senator, Most candidates have an their party’s nominees to governor, and lieutenant official campaign website run in the general governor. Locally, they will that contains information election. Pennsylvania is elect Members of about their views and a primary state. Congress, state opinions on many issues. representatives and half of Researching candidates for public office is an important Who can vote in the the state senate. way for voters to inform primary? Where can I learn their conscience before Pennsylvania’s primary about the candidates’ deciding whom to support. election is closed, positions on important Why vote in the meaning only registered issues? Pennsylvania primary members can vote for their political party’s As part of a broad effort election? candidate (for example, to educate people about issues facing registered Republicans do candidates and their The not vote in the positions on issues Pennsylvania now and in Democratic primary; third important to Catholic the coming years present party voters cannot vote voters, the Pennsylvania serious moral, ethical and unless a candidate from Catholic Conference (PCC) social justice questions. As their own party is on the sent a questionnaire to faithful citizens, it is ballot; voters who are candidates for statewide important to ask ourselves, registered as office to give them the what are we doing about Independents do not vote opportunity to make their these questions and at all in primaries). positions known on key concerns? How do we specific issues. The PCC fairly share our blessings confront the You do not have to join publishes the answers they and a political party to vote provide for educational challenges we face? What or to be a candidate for purposes only; the PCC kind of nation or public office. Every does not endorse Commonwealth do we registered voter may cast candidates for political want? What kind of world May 16, 2010 19 do we want to help shape? Who will lead our government in pursuing these ends? The primary election is the first step in the electoral process. To steer Pennsylvania in the right direction, we must start by voting in the Primary with an educated and informed conscience. Where can I get more information about my polling place? Details about absentee ballot applications, polling place locations and demonstrations of how to use local voting systems are found online at www.votespa.com. Hill is Communications Director of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference – the public affairs arm of Pennsylvania’s Catholic bishops and the Catholic dioceses of Pennsylvania. God Bless Those Receiving First Penance Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church Hillside, NJ, on April 18, 2010 Ariana Shatynski, Nicholas Senyk and Julia Pelesz pose with Fr. Joseph Szupa. Special prayer and candle service for the children and their families. (l to r) Otto Joseph Mezei, Christina Maria Zaichlyi, and Teddey Zhmut are pictured with their families, Sr. Timothea, MSMG, pastor Rev. Ivan Demkiv, and teacher Sr. Evhenia Prusnay, MSMG. Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Philadelphia, PA, on May 2, 2010 St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church Philadelphia, PA, on May 2, 2010 (l to r) 1st row: Oleksa Luzhetsky, Orest Luzhetsky, 2nd row: Chrystyna Biletska, Yustyna Biletska, and Anastasiya Bloshchynska (poem reciter) May 16, 2010 20 The children with their families, Rev. Taras Svirchuk, C.SsR. and pastor Rev. Ihor Bloshchynskyy. (photo: Stephen Fartuszok) CALENDAR EVENTS OF CALENDAR OF EVENT May 16, 2010 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M.: The Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church will host “A Traditional Ukrainian Dinner” at its social hall, 1564 Allentown Road, Lansdale (Towamencin Township), PA. Enjoy generous portions of tasty homemade Ukrainian ethnic foods and baked goods: Pyrohy (Ukrainian pierogies); Holubtsi; Ukrainian Kielbasa Sausages, Sauerkraut, Breads, Beverages, and Desserts. Also, enjoy displays and demonstrations of Ukrainian folk arts and crafts by artists: Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggs); Vyshyvanky (embroidery) and Gerdany (beadwork jewelry), all of which will be available for purchase. Tickets are $10.00 per person at the door with seating in the social hall. For advance tickets or more information, call Mike at (215) 7154871.Take-outs are available. June 29, 2010: Closing of the Shroud of Turin Exhibition with a Divine Liturgy at 6:30pm at the Cathedral, 830 N. Franklin St., Philadelphia, PA. www.philashroud.org May 16, 2010: Ordination of Paul J. Makar at 2:30PM at the Cathedral (Philadelphia, PA) August 13-15, 2010: Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate's Holy Dormition Pilgrimage, Sloatsburg, NY. May 16, 2010: Annual Pilgrimage "Zarvanytska, Mother of God" at 12:30pm, Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1629 W. Cayuga St., Philadelphia, PA 19140 May 25, 2010: Cathedral. Clergy Day of Reflection at June 6-13, 2010: Bermuda Cruise with St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church, Toms River, NJ 732-928-3792. July 18, 2010: Centennial Anniversary of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, 70 Zerby Ave, Edwardsville, PA at 1:30 followed by a Banquet. Last day to purchase banquet tickets is July 11, 2010 call Helen at 570655-2815 for more information. July 24, 2010: St. Anne's, 1545 Easton Rd, Warrington, PA. 4pm - Pontifical Divine Liturgy and Blessing of Iconostas and Iconography by Archbishop Stefan. 6 pm - Banquet. See our website www.stanneukrainiancc.com for banquet info and invitation. Call 215-674-1284 for more information. October 2-3, 2010: Annual Pilgrimage to the Mother of God, Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great, Fox Chase Manor, PA. November 21, 2010: Opening Divine Liturgy and Reception, Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great, Centennial Celebration (for invited guests only) March 26, 2011: Archeparchial Women’s Day Editorial and Business Office: 827 N. Franklin St. Philadelphia, PA 19123 Tel.: ( 2 1 5 ) 627-0143 Online: www.ukrarcheparchy.us E-MAIL: [email protected] Blog: www.thewayukrainian.blogspot.com Established 1939 June 16, 2010: Knights of Columbus and St. Mary Church Fundraiser at Ballgame. For information call 215-757-7768. June 27, 2010: St. Anne's, 1545 Easton Rd, Warrington, PA. 12 pm to 6 pm - ANNUAL UKRAINIAN DINNER & FESTIVAL - A traditional Ukrainian Dinner will be served for $10/platter which includes 2 pyrohy, 1 holubschi, kielbasa, sauerkraut, rye bread, beverage and homemade dessert. Additional items will also be available. Entertainment will be “The Villagers” and Kaska Dance School. Items will also be available for sale by vendors. Call 215-343-3948 for more information. (continued) May 16, 2010 THE WAY Staff Msgr. Peter Waslo, Teresa Siwak, Fr. Ihor Royik The Way is published bi-weekly by the Apostolate, Inc., 827 N. Franklin St., Philadelphia, PA. Articles and photos proposed for publication should be in the Editor's office at least two weeks before requested date of publication. For advance notice of the upcoming events, kindly send one month in advance. All articles must be submitted in both English and Ukrainian languages, THE WAY will not translate proposed articles. All materials submitted to THE WAY become the property of THE WAY. 21