8 ВІСНИК1/<strong>15</strong> липня 2007UWAC Projects at a GlanceHelping others is a big part <strong>of</strong> belongingto the <strong>Ukrainian</strong> Women'sAssociation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong>. Itis what our Christian faith expects<strong>of</strong> us individually and what ourorganization expects <strong>of</strong> us collectively,as members <strong>of</strong> our <strong>Ukrainian</strong> Women'sAssociation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong>.Three <strong>of</strong> the fourteen stated purposesin the Constitution <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ukrainian</strong>Women's Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong>(UWAC), call upon members to:"Support and execute all manner <strong>of</strong>deeds and acts that contribute to thecontinual growth <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ukrainian</strong> <strong>Orthodox</strong><strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong> (UOCC),and to encourage its members to practiceand live by the Christian principlesas enunciated by the said UOCC", to"Promote the welfare <strong>of</strong>, and to cooperatewith, the member organizations,institutions, and affiliated members associatedwith the <strong>Ukrainian</strong> Self-RelianceLeague <strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong> and the <strong>Ukrainian</strong><strong>Orthodox</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong>",to "Support programs financially toensure that the basic human needs aremet...", and to "Propagate and defendthe aspirations <strong>of</strong> self-determinationand human rights in all nations, in particular'Ukraine'". These and other prioritieskeep the members and branches<strong>Orthodox</strong> Men's Retreat 2007This year's Men's Retreat was heldat Sanctum Retreat by Caroline,Alberta on March 23 to 25th.(Sanctum Retreats website is(http://www.sanctumretreat.ca/home.htm). There were nineteen Retreat participantsalong with Father Ibrahimfrom the Antiochian <strong>Orthodox</strong> church<strong>of</strong> the Annunciation and Father RichardRene from the OAC <strong>Orthodox</strong>church St. Peter the Aleut who graciouslycame out to serve Vespers andDivine Liturgy for the weekend.Our guest speaker for the weekendwas Matthew Gallatin. His topic for theyear's Retreat was "Fighting the GoodFight". Matthew attends St. John theBaptist Antiochian <strong>Orthodox</strong> churchin Post Falls, Idaho, U.S.A. Matthew isalso a philosophy pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the localcollege. He came from a Protestantbackground, but felt something missingin his relationship with God. Onhis own looking for the Ancient faithhe found <strong>Orthodox</strong>y. Matthew haswritten a few books on the orthodoxfaith, (e.g. "Thirsting for God") It waswonderful to have Matthew Gallatin asa speaker for this year's retreat as he isvery knowledgeable and devout in the<strong>Orthodox</strong> faith and a very inspiringspeaker.Friday evening everyone startedshowing up after their days work. Themajority were from Calgary and a fewfrom Edmonton, there were also twocoming from Regina, Sask. Also a fewfrom B.C, but due to unforeseen problemswere unable to make it this year.We had supper at 7:00 p.m., (all Lentenmeals as we were still in Easter lent)vespers at 7:45 p.m. with Father Ibrahimserving. Then our first session <strong>of</strong>the weekend at 8:30 p.m. till around10:00 p.m., after which we had somediscussion and fellowship for the rest<strong>of</strong> the evening.Saturday started <strong>of</strong>f with Vespers at8 a.m. with Father Ibrahim, followedby breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Session twostarted at 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. withquestions and discussion. We broke forlunch atnoon. Then for the afternoonwe had free time to enjoy the grounds<strong>of</strong> UWAC busy with a variety <strong>of</strong> projectsthat may range widely in scope,but all reflect the love, respect, andcompassion that our organization,church, and Christ Himself require <strong>of</strong>us.A brief inventory <strong>of</strong> projects was informallytaken in the summer <strong>of</strong> 2005at the <strong>Ukrainian</strong> Women's Association<strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong> sessions at the 54th Convention<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ukrainian</strong> Self-RelianceLeague, held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.The list <strong>of</strong> projects below is not acomplete list, in fact, it barely touchesthe surface <strong>of</strong> the projects undertakenor completed by the members andbranches <strong>of</strong> UWAC, but one whichgives the reader a better idea <strong>of</strong> thegood deeds and work done by our Association.St. John's Cathedral Branch in Edmonton,Alberta—Project "Sluch" (Hearing)which teaches deaf and hard <strong>of</strong>hearing children and parents <strong>Ukrainian</strong>sign language at a one week summercamp. For further information,please contact Elaine Verchomin Harasymiwat theo@worldgate.com or 1-180-437-6629 or 5034 Whitemud Rd.,Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 5B1St. Vladimir's in Windsor, Ontario—A web-site "Mriya" (Dream) completedin conjunction with K.Y.K.,which includes biographies and histories<strong>of</strong> <strong>Ukrainian</strong>s in Windsor. Seest.vladimir.comLesia Ukrainka Branch in Hamilton,Ontario—Aid to children in UkraineHanka Romanchych Branch in Saskatoon,Saskatchewan—AnniversaryCookbook and archival picture wall.Daughters <strong>of</strong> Ukraine, Regina, Saskatchewan—FreePromin membershipsto ten randomly drawn branchmembers, in celebration <strong>of</strong> Promin's45th anniversary. Of special interest isthat four <strong>of</strong> the ten members drawnwere younger members in their thirties.St. Elias <strong>Church</strong> Branch, Edmonton,Alberta—Weekly perogy fundraisingdinners for completion <strong>of</strong> the parish'snew Culture Building.Lesia Ukrainka Branch, St. Catherine's,Ontario—Fundraising to payfor the refurbishing <strong>of</strong> the church halland auditorium, and restoration <strong>of</strong> theGospel and Cross used in the churchservices. Financial aid to Children <strong>of</strong>Chernobyl was also provided.Daughters <strong>of</strong> Ukraine Branch, Montreal,Quebec—Sponsoring <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ukrainian</strong>Festival in Montreal.Kniahynia Olha Branch, Winnipeg,Manitoba—New kitchen facilities inchurch auditorium along with handicappedaccessible washroom facilities.Parcels to orphanages in Ukraine arealso ongoing.Lesia Ukrainka Branch at Holy TrinityMetropolitan Cathedral, Winnipeg,Manitoba.As we approach the 55th nationalconvention <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ukrainian</strong> Self-RelianceLeague in <strong>Canada</strong> to be held inthe summer <strong>of</strong> 2007 in Winnipeg, Manitoba,let us come prepared to sharethe rich legacy <strong>of</strong> showing our love forGod by giving and doing for others,that has been the foundation <strong>of</strong> ourfaith and our <strong>Ukrainian</strong> Women's Association<strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong>. I would be pleasedto continue the reporting <strong>of</strong> theseprojects and with God's help, will havemore projects to report than our beloved<strong>Herald</strong>/Visnyk has room for inthe pages <strong>of</strong> its issues. "And let us considerone another in order to stir uplove and good works." Hebrews 10: 24Respectfully submitted—by Valentina NoseworthyKn. Olha Branch member<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ukrainian</strong> Women'sAssociation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong>, Winnipegat Sanctum Retreat, where they haveabout a Quarter Section. Also time tochat with Matthew Gallatin, FatherIbrahim and our fellow <strong>Orthodox</strong> andnon <strong>Orthodox</strong> Christian men. Supperwas at 5:00 p.m. followed by Vespers at6:00 p.m., after which Father Ibrahimhad to leave back to Calgary.Session three started at 7:00 p.m. tillabout 9:00 p.m. after which again wehave questions and discussion. FatherRichard Rene arrived around 9:00 p.m.and joined in on our <strong>Orthodox</strong> talks.Sunday morning started with nobreakfast unless for those with medicalreasons. Father Richard served DivineLiturgy and Holy Communion for us.What a wonderful Spiritual way towrap up the weekend. Lunch was servedat noon after which we departed forour homes.Everyone who attended came awaywith a better understanding <strong>of</strong> <strong>Orthodox</strong>yand our road to Salvation. Wewere also able to meet with other <strong>Orthodox</strong>Christian men <strong>of</strong> other Parishesto discuss Christian values andget to know other <strong>Orthodox</strong> Christiansoutside our own communities. Those<strong>of</strong> us who attended are looking forwardto next year's Retreat, which willalso be held again at Sanctum Retreat.I feel we need these retreats and toget together with people like MatthewGallatin and our Spiritual Fathers, whocan explain to us in words, we can understandto strengthen our faith andguide us down the right path. God hasgiven to some the understanding withthe ability to, convey to the rest <strong>of</strong> usthe meaning <strong>of</strong> His words. It is up to usas <strong>Orthodox</strong> Christians to take advantage<strong>of</strong> these faithful <strong>of</strong> God, whom Hehas given to us, so that we might betterunderstand His Will and Direction forus in this life, which will lead us to enterinto the Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Heaven.Together in Christ—Dennis LiponRetreat Paticipants.Retreat Paticipants with Fr. Richard Rene.
THE HERALDJuly 1/<strong>15</strong>, 20079Монашество і його значення для Христової Церкви(продовження з минулого числа)(continued from the previous issue)4. Значення монашества.До того ж 'склад' з молитвою,благочестям і благодаттю—уцьому випадку дуже помічнийі плодотворний двигун.Згадаймо для прикладу причиниуспіху Св. Спиридона на І ВселенськомуСоборі (325 p.). Важливим ж йінше спостереження Митрополита:«Уся українська культура, вся українськанаука, вся українська філософіяй т. і.—усе це створила УкраїнськаПравославна Церква. Духа українськоїнації створила сама УкраїнськаПравославна Церква силамисвоїх Отців Церкви, силами своїхСвятих» 10 . У цьому Україна не є виняткомпосеред інших націй, є управилі, бо становлення і розвитокписемності, освіти і науки європейськінації завдячують в першу чергумонастирям. Освічені монахи-українціне лише закладали і провадилишколи, початкові та вищі. Вони писаликниги світські, наукові (як Нестор-літописець)чи для Церкви(пор. Енциклопедичні Читані МінеїСв. Димитрія Туптала, згодом митрополитаРостовського), підручникидля шкіл чи апологічні твори.Вони написали церковні богослужения,переклавши книги СвятогоПисьма, богослужбові, починаючище від Св. монахів-греків Кирила іМефодія, Апостолів Слов'ян. У монастиряхбули написані служби національнимсвятим, іконам, акафісти.Інші українці-монахи, що зробиливизначний внесок до культуриі освіти в Україні, чи за її межами це:Анна, княгиня Київська (в Україні),Іван ІІ, Митрополит Київський (вУкраїні), Іван Максимович МитрополитТобольський (в Росії), КирилоЄпископ Туровський (в Білорусії),Павло Конюскевич МитрополитТобольський і Сибірський (вРосії), Арсеній Мацієвич МитрополитРостовський (в Росії), Йов ІгуменПочаївський (в Україні), ЙовКнягницький Ігумен МанявськогоСкиту (в Україні), Паїсій ВеличковськийІгумен Нямецького Монастиря(в Румунії).Монастирі були не лише центраминауки і освіти, у них процвіталикультура, мистецтва і мистецькі ремесла.Так, високої мистецької вартостіУспенський Лаврський Собору Києві був збудований і розписанийконстантинопольськими мистцями.Вони не лише виконали цюпрацю, але й навчили мистецтвамонахів (Святі Аліпій, Григорій) ісамі залишилися назавжди у Лаврі.Монастирі плекають мистецтваіконопису, золотошиття, різбярства,золотництва, пошиття риз, вишиваннята ін.Як бачимо, уся діяльність монахаспланована на потреби Церкви, вінзавжди має для неї час. За словамиМитрополита Іларіона «Манастиріпереповнені горливими Богові слугами,які все життя своє віддавалина службу Вірі, віддавали з силою іMonasticism and its meaning for Christ's <strong>Church</strong>4. Importance <strong>of</strong> monasticism.Being a depository <strong>of</strong> prayer, pietyand grace, monasteries are veryuseful and successful in thiswork. One such example is thesuccess <strong>of</strong> St. Spiridon at the I EcumenicalCouncil (325 A.D.). MetropolitanIlarion states: "The whole <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ukrainian</strong>culture, all <strong>Ukrainian</strong> science,all <strong>Ukrainian</strong> philosophy and so on—all this was created by the <strong>Ukrainian</strong><strong>Orthodox</strong> <strong>Church</strong>" 10 . Ukraine is notan exception among other nations,because the organizing and the development<strong>of</strong> the written language, educationand sciences <strong>of</strong> many Europeannations are owing to monastic communities.Educated <strong>Ukrainian</strong> monasticsfounded and led schools, both primaryand secondary. Further, they wrotebooks: secular and scientific (by Nestorthe Chronicler); ecclesiastical ("Lives <strong>of</strong>the Saints" <strong>of</strong> St. Demetrius Tuptalo,Metropolitan <strong>of</strong> Rostov), as well as manualsand apologetic works. They compiled<strong>Church</strong> services, translated theHoly Scriptures and liturgical books(starting with the holy monks fromGreece Cyril and Methodius, Apostles toSlavs), and they wrote <strong>Church</strong> servicesfor national saints, icons and akathists.Other <strong>Ukrainian</strong> monastics who madesimilar contributions in Ukraine andabroad are: Ann, princess <strong>of</strong> Kyiv (Ukraine);John II, Metropolitan <strong>of</strong> Kyiv(Ukraine); John Maximovich, Metropolitan<strong>of</strong> Tobolsk (Russia); Cyril, Bishop<strong>of</strong> Turov (Belarus); Paul Konuskevych,Metropolitan <strong>of</strong> Tobolsk and Siberia(Russia); Arseniy Matsievich, Metropolitan<strong>of</strong> Rostov (Russia); Job,Abbot<strong>of</strong> Pochaiv (Ukraine); Job Kniahnytsky,Abbot <strong>of</strong> Maniava Skete (Ukraine); andPaisiy Velychkovsky, Abbot <strong>of</strong> NeamtMonastery (Romania).As well, culture, arts, artistic handicraftsflourished in the monasteries.For example, the building and iconwriting <strong>of</strong> the beautiful Holy Dormition<strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Lavra <strong>of</strong> the Cavesin Kyiv was carried out by artistsbrought in from Constantinople. Theytaught their skills to others, such as Sts.Alipius and Gregorius. These Greekartists then remained as monks in theKyiv Lavra. The monasteries also developedicon writing, gilding, carving,sewing, embroidery and other arts.As evident from the above, monasticsgive all their time to the <strong>Church</strong>.Their whole life is focused on the needsзавзяттям неофітів» 11 .Отже, монашество є серцем і душеюЦеркви. Воно невидима силамолитви. Це школа духовних діячіві необхідний християнський приклад.Це самодвижна харитативнамережа церковної організації. Монастирівиступали і залишаютьсярушієм наукового, мистецького іосвітнього прогресу Церкви, національноїкультури. Їх характеризуєцілковита відданість Христовійсправі. Сьогодні у світі не існує жодноїПравославної Церкви без монастирів.<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Church</strong>. According to MetropolitanIlarion (Ohienko) "monasteriesare filled with ardent servants <strong>of</strong> Godwho have given the whole <strong>of</strong> their lifefor service to the Faith...." 11In summary, monasticism is the heartand the soul <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Orthodox</strong> <strong>Church</strong>.Monastics are completely devoted totheir <strong>Church</strong>. They are the power <strong>of</strong> livingprayer. Monasteries are schools thatprepare workers <strong>of</strong> indispensable Christianexample for the <strong>Church</strong>. Monasteriesare a self-acting charitable networkin the <strong>Church</strong>. Thus monasteries wereand remain an important pillar andfoundation for the healthy life <strong>of</strong> any<strong>Church</strong>. Today there is no <strong>Orthodox</strong><strong>Church</strong> without monasteries.Зелені Свята в Громадах Святих Петра і Павла в Атабасці іСвятої Тройці в БойлПісля довгої альбертської зимивірні з Громад Свв. Петра іПавла в Атабасці і СвятоїТройці в Бойл мали нагоду всуботу та неділю 26-27 травня, в сонячнийі теплий вікенд зустрітися зчленкинями Союзу Українок Східно-ПівнічноїАльберти з нагоди їхвесняної конференції.В суботу о 9-ій годині ранком всісоюзянки та гості зібралися в Церквісвв. Петра і Павла в Атабасці, деразом з о. Михайлом Домарадзомслужили Молебень.Після Відправи всі перейшли доприміщення під церквою і там молитвою«Отче наш» почали своюцілоденну цікаву програму.Після сніданку Голова ПровінційноїУправи СУК Геральдин Наконечнащиросердечно привіталавсіх присутніх союзянок та гостей.10. Там само, с.20.11. Там само, с.10.Sister BohdannaAssistant to theDirector <strong>of</strong>the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong>Education andCommunication<strong>of</strong> the UOCCХрамове свято в Бойл, Альберта.Учасники весняної конференції.Голова Крайової Управи СУК ЗеновіяСаковьска дуже цікаво розказалапро мету та працю СУК та далапризнання молодому місцевому відділуСоюзу ім. Домініки Огієнко заревну та добру працю за 5 років.Тоді Голова місцевого відділуСУК ім. Домініки Огієнко, добр. ТерезаДомарадз, привітала нагородженуОрденом Канади Голову ПровінційноїУправи СУК в Альберті,достойну Геральдин Наконечну, подякувалаїй за жертвенну та успішнупрацю для Союзу.(продовження на стор.11)
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