03/21/10 - Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia

Date: APRIL 16-18,2010Time: REGISTRATION 3:00PM FRIDAYOrtynsky Spirituality Center819 N. 8th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19123Adjacent to the CathedralArchpriest Daniel Troyan: 215-922-2917Archeparchy of PhiladelphiaPresents:LITURGICAL MUSIC WORKSHOPProfessor Joseph Roll, B.A., M.A., M.A.Professor Joseph Roll has dedicated much of hislife to the spiritual and liturgical music life forour Ukrainian Catholic Church. He has publishedmany manuscripts for liturgical services,folk music, hymnals and choral arrangements.He has been the Director for the UkrainianCatholic Cantor’s Institutes held annually in theUnited States and Canada.Bachelors of Arts: Catholic University of USAGraduate Studies: Philosophy: University of TorontoMaster of Arts: Theology: John XXIII Institute NYMaster of Arts: Philosophy: Fordham University, NYLITURGICAL MUSIC WORKSHOPCome experience a great opportunity to grow infaith and experience the joy of music.Prof. Joseph Roll is offering a Workshop onThe Divine Liturgy andthe Eight Resurrectional Tonesat Ortynsky Spirituality CenterFriday, April 16-18, 2010.Join with us as we familiarize ourselves withour Liturgical texts and raise our voices inharmony to God.Price $150.00 for 3-day workshopIncludes meals, music, and workbooks.Friday : 3:00PM-9:00PMSaturday: 8:00AM-9:00PMSunday :8:00AM-3:30PMSponsored byOFFICE FOR EVANGELIZATION ORTYNSKY SPIRITUALITY CENTERArchpriest Daniel Troyan : Director 819 N. 8TH Street ,Philadelphia, PA 19123March 21, 20105

SISTERS SERVANTS OF MARYIMMACULATE VISITST. NICHOLAS, PASSAIC, NJThe parish of St. Nicholas, Passaic, NJ had beenanticipating the visitation of the Sisters Servants ofMary Immaculate to their parish for several weeks.The Sisters Servants are celebrating a double Jubilee– 50 years as a Province and 75 years of ministryamong Eastern Rite Catholics in the United States.Their celebrations include visits to those parisheswhere they have served and are currently serving.On Sunday, February 7, 2010, Sr. MicheleYakymovitch, Provincial Superior and fourteen ofthe Sisters Servants gathered in the front pews forLiturgy. The Sisters were former teachers that servedand taught in the parish over the years. This visit ishistorical in that it is in conjunction with the CentennialJubilee of St. Nicholas parish. The faithful of St.Nicholas and the Sisters Servants have a long historyspanning over 70 years. When the parish openedits parochial school in 1939, the Sisters Servantscame as educators and have been in the parishever since, devoted to educating the children of theparish. They have spent time with just about everyfamily. They rejoiced when there was a birth, abaptism, a wedding and a graduation. They alsocried and prayed when we lost loved ones. Everystep of the way, the Sisters Servants have been anintegral part of our history. Their history is woven inwith our 100 years as a faith community, creatinga beautiful tapestry of Faith, Love and Service. Howgreat it is to have all those former teachers returnto the parish, seated among the faithful, sharingtheir lives and enjoying the hospitality of St. Nicholas.Following each Divine Liturgy, Sr. Michele spoke tothe faithful, greeted them and thanked them fortheir love and support over these 70 years. Shethanked the women of the parish who have suppliedtens of thousands pyrohy for the annual Dormition(continued on next page)March 21, 20106

SISTERS SERVANTS OF MARYIMMACULATE VISITST. NICHOLAS, PASSAIC, NJ(continued from previous page)Pilgrimage and the people especially for theirfaithfulness in attending the Pilgrimage. Sheacknowledged those many benefactors from theparish that have sustained them in their work amongthe people of God.The children of the Sunday Catechism programaddressed Sr. Michele and the Sisters followingthe first Liturgy. Lauren Padko spoke for the groupand thanked the Sisters for their care and concernfor the parish. She acknowledged that the Sistershad prepared them for the Sacraments as well astheir parents and that we have all benefited greatlyfrom the Sisters presence in St. Nicholas. She wishedthe Sisters “a sky-full of Blessings and an ocean-fullof Graces “. The other students joined in, presentingSr. Michele with a “Certificate of Appreciation”and flowers.Following the second Liturgy, children from St.Nicholas school greeted Sr. Michele after everyonegathered in the church hall. They addressed Sr.Michele in Ukrainian, thanking the Sisters for theirhard work in the parish and acknowledging theirsacrifice and dedication.A representative of the parish choir also greetedthe Sisters and presented each Sister with a beautifulbouquet and a larger floral piece to be takenback to Sloatsburg and placed before the icon ofthe Blessed Mother. Mnohaya Lita was intoned.Everyone visited with the Sisters, remembering thedays gone by while enjoying a beautiful brunchserved by the ladies of the parish.March 21, 20107

27th Annual PYSANKA WORKSHOP& EASTER BAZAARSunday, March 21 st , 2010PYSANKA WORKSHOP: 2 pm - 5 pm (registration 1-2 pm)Learn to decorate Easter Eggs the traditional Ukrainian way. Detailed A/Vpresentation, personalized instruction, materials & supplies included.Workshop Fee: Adults: $15 | Children under 12: $10BUFFET LUNCHEON "Traditional Ukrainian": 12 noon until the food is gone.EASTER BAZAAR: 12 noon - 4 pm. Many vendors --Traditional Ukrainian arts andcrafts, pysanka kits, how-to books, videos, traditional foods & baked goods, smokedmeats: kovbasa (smoked sausage), kabanos, bochok (rib bacon), pashtet (liver pate),poliadvytsia (lean Canadian bacon).UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC NATIONAL SHRINE4250 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017(across from the Catholic University of America)http://www.ucns-holyfamily.org or call Parish (202) 526-3737March 21, 20108

Tucson, AZ. When wintertakes a bite out of the livesof folks in the Northerstates, many have thoughtsof going South to warmerlocales. Some enjoyFlorida, but for those wholong for weather that iswarm and dry, now thereis a new UkrainianCatholic Church in Tucson,Arizona that is just waitingto welcome snowbirds.Snowbirds Rejoice as Tucson, Arizona ParishConsecrates its Churchby Nadine DworianA remarkable and historicConsecration took placeon Sunday, November 15,2009. The site was St.Michael Ukrainian CatholicChurch at 715 W. VanoverRoad in Tucson, AZ, andthe main celebrant was HisGrace, Bishop Richard(Seminack) of the St.Nicholas Eparchy ofChicago. Assisting himwere St. Michael’s Pastor,Rt. Rev. Dr. AndriyChirovsky, and priests fromPhoenix (Fr. Hugo Soutus),Los Angeles ( Fr. MyronMykyta), San Diego (Fr.James Bankston), as wellas a former Pastor, Rev.Jaroslav Dowbush ofTucson. Fr. Ivan Chirovskyfrom Pittsburgh alsoconcelebrated. The singingwas under the direction ofMitrophoric ArchpriestRoman Galadza of St.Elias Church in Brampton,Ontario, Canada. Fr.Deacon Tibor Turi fromStoney Creek, OntarioMarch 21, 2010Bishop Richard Seminack pours rose water onto the newlyconstructed Holy Table in Tucson, AZserved. Guests came fromvarious locales in Arizona,California, Illinois,Maryland, Colorado,Pennsylvania,as well asCanada and Poland toattend this rarely seenspectacle.His Grace, Bishop Richard,was welcomed with thetraditional bread and saltpresented on a platterdraped with anembroidered cloth byyoung parishioners NadiaFesz and Alexandra Cole,who were dressed intraditional Ukrainiancostumes. Parish CouncilPresident Ihor Kunasz andAlexandra Terleckyj, headof Sts. Martha and Mary9Sisterhood, also greetedthe bishop, and ZenonKorytko presented HisGrace with two intricatelycarved wooden Ukrainianplates that he hadhandcrafted for theoccasion. Kyr Richard thenled the procession ofpriests and altar serversinto the church. Standingon a platform, BishopRichard and two priestsdonned white aprons inpreparation for theassembling, washing andvesting of the new altar.The top of the altar wasplaced on the columns,and wooden nails wereinserted in the corners,hammered in using riverstones, and sealed with(Photo: Roman Slocki)aromatic wax-mastic. Asthe altar represents thesepulcher of our Lord,Jesus Christ, so the mastic,mingled with fragrantspices, represents thesweet-smelling spiceswherewith Joseph ofArimathea andNicodemus anointed thebody of our Lord whenthey laid him in the tomb.While the choir chantedPsalms 83, 50,132, 131,92, and 25, the Bishop,assisted by the otherpriests, washed the altarwith fragrant soap, thenwet the altar with wine,followed by rose-watermixed with spikenard(continued on next page)

Snowbirds Rejoice as Tucson, Arizona ParishConsecrates its Church(continued from previous page)(sweet-smelling spices).Sea sponges and whitecloths were used to wipethe altar, and then it wasanointed with Holy Chrism.A first linen altar cloth wasbrought forth, and aftersprinkling it with holywater, the Bishop placedit over the holy altar,wrapping it with a whitecord which typifies the cordwherewith our Lord wasbound when he was ledbefore Annas andCaiaphas. A secondcovering of rich andbrilliant material wasplaced over the altar. Thedouble vesting of the altarindicates its doublesignificance: as the tombof Christ and the Throneof God. The first altarcloth represents thewinding-sheet wherein thebody of our Lord JesusChrist was wrapped forburial, and the secondtypifies the glory of God’sthrone.After the incensation andsprinkling of the walls ofthe church with holy water(typifying HolyBaptism),and theiranointing with Holy Chrism,a procession was formedto go and bring in the holyrelics. The processionincluded not only theclergy, but the entirecongregation, carryingbanners, crosses andMarch 21, 2010icons. The relics of BlessedBishop and Martyr VasylVelychkovsky (graciouslyprovided by the BishopVelychkovsky Shrine inWinnipeg) and the HolyHieromartyr Petro Verhun,had been placed in ashrine outside the church,and after venerating theserelics, they were carried inprocession around thechurch, signifying that thechurch is consecratedforever to God, becausethe circle is the symbol ofeternity. The processionthen re-entered the church,and the Bishop placed theholy relics inside the altar.The sanctuary lamp waslit and placed over thehigh place behind thealtar. This concluded theConsecration, which wasfollowed by theHierarchical Divine Liturgy.After a picture takingsession on the front lawn,congregants lined up foranointing by His Grace,Bishop Richard, receivingantidoron andcommemorative iconcards as well, and thenproceeded to the UniversityPark Marriott, where abanquet was held. TheBishop was againwelcomed at the doors ofthe banquet hall with thetraditional bread and salt.The program, ably led byMC Dr. Ihor Kunasz,10included the reading of aletter from Mayor Walkupand various greetings fromdignitaries around theworld, followed by a violinsolo by Peter S. Fesz,accompanied by Dr.Juliana Osinchuk. Vice-Consul of Ukraine, RomanNedilskyi of San Franciscoaddressed the gathering.During dinner, photos ofParish life, both old andnew, were shown on a bigscreen. A film entitled“God’s House OurHome,” prepared byHalyna Chirovsky withassistance from Peter S.Fesz-Nguyen, MatthewCole and Peter W. Feszwas screened. It featuredinterviews with a numberof parishioners wovenaround the theme of theretrieval of the time capsulefrom St. Michael’s oldchapel on Brown Avenue,which had been placedthere in 1985. Additionalentertainment wasprovided by parishionerand soprano soloistZenovia Kunasz,accompanied again byDr. Juliana Osinchuk , andby Bandurist and tenor,Luke Miller of San Diego.banquet participantsreceived copies of thecommemorative bookGod’s House Our Home.Kyr Richard addressed theassembly, and concludingremarks were offered byFr. Andriy Chirovsky whois simultaneously pastor ofthis parish and professorat Ottawa’s SheptytskyInstitute of Eastern ChristianStudies. His Grace, BishopRichard then led the closingprayer.After over 30 years, St.Michael Ukrainian CatholicChurch now has apermanent new home thatis conveniently accessible,has the proper liturgicalfurnishings, comfortablemeeting office, social hall,and houses the RussellDworian Memorial Libraryand educational facilitiesnear the Grant Road exitof Interstate 10. Thechurch building wasacquired from HolyResurrection AntiochianOrthodox Church inFebruary, and has beenextensively remodeled andupdated by a small groupof volunteers headed byBohdan Gojnycz of GreenValley. Alexandra andYurij Terleckyj helped torestore the iconostasis aswell as antique banners.The iconostasis had beenreceived through theefforts of longtime pastorFr. Basil Bucsek, as agracious gift from St.George UkrainianOrthodox Church inMinneapolis after that(continued on next page)

Snowbirds Rejoice as Tucson, Arizona ParishConsecrates its Church(continued from previous page)parish had merged with another. Parishioners had been working feverishly for months in preparation for thisgreat day. Christina and Ivars Vecbastiks headed up the invitations team that got the word out to people nearand far. Many made the effort to come and support the small but dynamic parish. Others sent best wishesand donations. Those wishing to make tax-deductible contributions may send them to St. Michael UkrainianCatholic Church, 715 W. Vanover Road, Tucson,AZ 85705. Friends from cold Northern climes are encouragedto visit the perennially sunny and warm Tucson. Why go somewhere else, when there is a Ukrainian Catholicparish community waiting for you here? Divine Liturgies at St. Michael’s are at 10:00 AM on Sundays. Theparish website can be accessed at www.stmichaeltucson.orgSS. CYRIL & METHODIUS, UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH,WARREN ST, BERWICK PAPARISH LENTEN MISSIONSunday, March 21, 6:30 pm followed by social & fellowshipMonday, March 22, 6:30 pmTuesday, March 23, 6:30 pm followed by social & fellowshipPresented byHIS GRACE BISHOP NICHOLAS SAMRABishop Nicholas was formerly (now retired) AuxiliaryBishop of the Newton, MA Eparchy of the Melkite ByzantineCatholic Church in America. He was born in Patterson, NJ,and was ordained a priest in 1970. He served in parishes inCalifornia, Illinois, and New Jersey. In 1989, he was namedAuxiliary Bishop of the Newton Eparchy and served asVicar General in addition to other duties. He has authoredmany articles on Christian leadership, ecumenism, catechesis,and stewardship. He has published a multi-volume history ofthe Melkite Church. He is a dynamic speaker, and often givesretreats, missions, and formation weekends to clergy and laity.March 21, 201011

March 21, 2010РІЧНІ ЗАГАЛЬНІ ЗБОРИУкраїнської Федеральної КредитовоїКооперативи ´САМОПОМІЧ´ у ФілядельфіїНеділя, 28-го березня, 2010 р.2-га година по полудніҐалеріяУкраїнський Освітньо-Культурний Центр700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PAРеєстрація членівпочнеться точно в 1-ій годині по полудні.Просимо обов´язково принести членську книжечку. !!SAVE THE DATE!- . Vice-Rector Myroslav Marynovych-Reception-meetingSunday, April 25, 2010 at 1:00PMThe Ukrainian Educational & Cultural Center700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046Won’t you join us? ! (773) 235-8462, kocan@ucef.orgDetails to follow. For more information, please contact Tessa at kocan@ucef.org;(773) 235-846212MetropolitanStefan’sMeditationfor theFourth Sundayof Great FastJesus instructs his disciplesthat he is to be handedover to men and they willkill him, and three dayslater after his death he willrise. The disciples did notunderstand what he wassaying, and they wereafraid to question him.Jesus desired that hisdisciples understand God’splan in Him. There is somuch each of us does notyet understand in our faith.Do we take advantage ofopportunities to enhanceour knowledge andexperience of faith? Do weseek to understand God’splan for us? The exhibitionof the Shroud of Turin inour Cathedral is anexceptional invitation togrow in understanding ofthe meaning of the Lord’ssuffering for you and forme. Have you made plansto venerate and to praybefore the Shroud? Plan aprivate visit or a parishgroup visit. A multi-mediapresentation on the Shroudplanned for the evenings ofFriday, April 9 th andSaturday, April 10 th from 7to 9 pm is something youdon’t want to miss! Haveyou seen Him? Come topray and to rejoice in yourrenewal of faith in JesusChrist! For moreinformation, seewww.ukrcathedral.com orphone Fr. Dan at 215-922-2917.

In observance ofMeatfare Sunday,February 7, 2010, theparishioners andfriends of St. VladimirUkrainian GreekCatholic Church ofScranton PA enjoyeda traditional homecookedPork andKapusta Dinner. Theearly afternoon eventtook place at St.Vladimir Parish Centerwith the pastor,Father PaulWolensky, greetingthe 150 guests andblessing the food.The delicious mealwas prepared underthe direction ofparishioner - ChefSCRANTON PARISH MARKS MEATFARE SUNDAYSt. Vladimir’s Hall filled with parishioners, friends,good food and drink, festive music and decorations.Rick Miknich with valuable help from fellow parishioners. Blessed Virgin Mary Guild President Kathleen Izak,together with her son, Mark Izak, and other parishioner helpers assisted Father Paul in the planning andcoordination of the annual pre-Lenten festivities.Seen in the crowd were: Rev. Nestor Iwasiw, pastor of Saints Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Greek CatholicChurch, Olyphant; Rev. John Wysochansky, (retired) of the Philadelphia Archeparchy; Rev. Frank Twardzik,pastor of Saint Mary and Saint John Byzantine Catholic Churches, Scranton; Very Rev. Nestor Kowal, pastorof Saint Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Scranton; and Lackawanna County President CommissionerMichael Washo.March 21, 201013

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News from Ss. Peter & PaulUkrainian Catholic Church, Clifton Heights, PAWe look forward to anespecially active andenjoyable 2010 Springseason. By announcingthese events early, wehope that manyPhiladelphia and DelawareCounty area residents willhave time to mark theircalendars and come outand support the fundraisingand communityoutreach efforts of ourparish. For moreinformation on any event,please contact the event’spoint of contact or theRectory at (610) 626-9495.We hope you can partakein one or many of ourplanned seasonal events.Now through April 11th- “Spring FoodCollection for theNeedy”Over the last four years,several pickup truckloads offood were collected andprovided to the communityby the parish during theChristmas season. Due tothe continued hardeconomic conditions, Ss.Peter & Paul CatholicChurch, 100 South PennStreet, in Clifton Heights,will hold a Spring FoodCollection for the needy inthe community from nowthrough April 11th. Anyonewishing to donate anycanned or boxed, nonperishablefood itemsshould bring them to thechurch on any Sundaybefore/or after the 11:00am. English Divine Liturgy.Given the harsh economicconditions currently beingexperienced, we appreciateanyone’s help in thisworthwhile effort. It will bethrough your efforts that weaim for matching orexceeding this lastChristmas season’scollection. Please help ushelp, if you can.Sunday April 11th -Annual Easter DinnerOn Sunday, April 11th, Ss.Peter & Paul CatholicChurch, 100 South PennStreet, in Clifton Heights,will hold a traditional SlavicEaster Luncheon. Lunch willbe served at noon -immediately after theregular 11:00 am. SundayDivine Liturgy in English.We welcome all who wishto enjoy traditional SlavicEaster culinary delightssuch as; Kielbasa, and Ham.Due to the popularity of thisannual event, werecommend getting yourreservations in early. Anominal donation of $10.00is requested for adults andchildren under 12 years ofage are free! To make yourreservations, please callJohn or Caroline at (610)622-0261 before Tuesday,April 6th, to reserve yourseat for this special event.In the spirit of helpingothers in the communitywho may be experiencinghard economic times, wealso ask that each personattending bring a nonperishablefood item for ourSpring Food Drive.Community LuncheonFor almost 100 years, theparishioners of Ss. Peter &Paul Church haveaspired to be recognized asan important part of ourcommunity by reaching outand assisting our brothersand sisters in DelawareCounty and surroundingareas. Some time duringthis upcoming Springseason, the parishioners ofSs. Peter & Paul Church willonce again host a luncheonfor the needy in ourcommunity. A date for thisevent has yet to bescheduled. At this time weare asking for yourassistance with this event,either by helping toprepare the meal or bysimply spreading the wordabout us. Once the dateis firmed-up, we will besending you all of theinformation on this worthyendeavor.Folding ChairsAvailableDid you, or someone youknow, need some extra,easily-stored chairs for aparty or social event? Ifso, we may have theanswer to your needs.Shortly after Christmas, Ss.Peter & Paul Church wasthe recipient of new chairsfor our hall. The new chairsare padded, have armrestsand are very comfortableto sit in. With the arrival ofthe new chairs, we nowhave an excess ofAmerican-made, steel,folding chairs available forsale. Most of these chairsare in very good conditionand we are offering themfor a donation of $7.00each. Quantity discountswill be available for lots of5 or more chairs. Pleasecontact Myron at (610) 328-4731 if interested inpurchasing these chairs.We Now Have aWebsite!With the cyber-worldconnecting everyone andeverything all around us,Ss. Peter & Paul Church isproud to announce thevery first edition of our ownwebpage. Initially, our firstventure into cyber-spacewill have announcementsabout our services, storiesof our parishioners andfriends and naturally alisting of all of our upcomingevents. Shortly, we hopeto add various links to assistus in spreading God’s wordto the world. Anycomments/suggestions onour first foray onto the webwill be appreciated. Pleasevisit us at:www.ChristAmongUs.comDon’t forget, all arewelcome to Ss. Peter & PaulEnglish Divine Liturgy everySunday morning at 11:00am.Looking forward toseeing you at SaintsPeter and Paul!March 21, 201016

Generations of Faith in Great Meadows, NJSt Nicholas (Great Meadows, NJ) launched their first session ofGOF for Byzantine Churches on Theophany on January 3, 2010.The participation was very good considering the weather. Everyoneenjoyed the informative session.Some comments overheard were:“I really enjoyed it! Hopefully it’s the first of many.”“Anyone who missed this really missed a great program.”“Thank you for all your hard work, it was really nice.”“Very informative. Thanks for all the information”March 21, 201017

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Counting all Pennsylvaniansby A. B. HillEvery election year thePennsylvania CatholicConference (PCC)encourages people toregister to vote and casttheir ballot. Every votematters and PCC remindsCatholics particularly that“the Church’s obligation toparticipate in shaping themoral character of societyis a requirement of ourfaith.” (Faithful Citizenship,No. 9, 2007)In addition to the election,in 2010 all Pennsylvanians(not just registered voters)will have a different kindof opportunity to shape thefuture of public policy inour state – the U.S.Census.The Census counts everyresident in the UnitedStates. It is required bythe U.S. Constitution totake place every 10 years.The Census shows statepopulation then thosecounts determinerepresentation in the U.S.House of Representatives.Pennsylvania has beenconsidered a key playerin several high profilelegislative issues recently.An accurate Censusmeans Pennsylvania willhave the correct numberof Representatives inCongress and they willrepresent districts thatreally reflect the characterof the people who livethere. This is important forMarch 21, 2010making sure our voice isheard.Furthermore, funding forcritical community servicesand the location ofschools, hospitals, seniorcenters and other facilitiesall depend on accurateCensus data. Each year,up to $400 billion infederal funding isdistributed to the statesbased on formulas derivedfrom Census numbers.These needs cannot bemet if Pennsylvania doesnot receive its fair share.In March of 2010, censusforms will be delivered toevery residence in theUnited States. Residentsare asked to answer thequestions and then mailthe form back in thepostage-paid envelopeprovided. If the form is notmailed back, a censustaker will visit the house toask the questions from theform in person.Every question providesvaluable information forshaping the future. But, itis important to note thatany personal data youprovide is protected underfederal law. Title 13 ofthe U.S. Code protects theconfidentiality of all theinformation. In addition,other federal laws,including the ConfidentialStatistical Efficiency Act andthe Privacy Act reinforcethese protections. It isagainst the law for theCensus to publish names,addresses or phonenumbers. Violating this lawis a crime with severepenalties.The 2010 Census form isjust 10 questions, such asname, gender, age, dateof birth, race, householdrelationship, if you own orrent your home, andwhether you are ofHispanic origin. TheCensus wants to know whois living in your house onApril 1, 2010.The Census does not askabout the legal status of19respondents or their SocialSecurity numbers. TheCensus does not share theinformation it collects withother federal agencies suchas the Internal RevenueService (IRS) or the U.S.Immigration and CustomsEnforcement agency.More information aboutthe 2010 Census isavailableatwww.2010Census.gov.UKRAINIANS CALLED TOFULL PARTICIPATION INCENSUSby Metropolitan Stefan SorokaApril 1 st is CENSUS DAY. The censuscounts the number of people living in the UnitedStates of America and gathers some statistics.Only a person’s status is asked. Social Securityor other identification is not asked. I urge youto write in “UKRAINIAN” in response to question#9, “race”. This directly impacts governmentfunds allocated for various services and effectsrepresentation in politics. Writing in “Ukrainian”will positively help in dedicating assistance forthe Ukrainian American community. Participateand be counted as a Ukrainian on Census Day2010! Thank you!

Metropolitan Stefan’s meeting with the members of thePhiladelphia Committee of the Ukrainian Catholic University.The benefit-dinner for the Lviv UkrainianCatholic University will be held on April25, 2010 at the Ukrainian EducationalCultural Center. It is not the first time forthe Philadelphia Friends of the UkrainianCatholic University to organize such anevent which brings significant financialhelp for the University.On February 9, 2010 a meeting washeld at the Chancery which included thecommittee delegates: Vira Andreychyk,Ihor Bilynsky, Nadya Petryk, LubomyrPyrih, Roman Fedorak, and Ihor Shustmet with His Grace Archbishop Stefan,who has already been an HonoraryChairman of the Philadelphia Friends ofthe UKU for a few years.The committee wanted to inform theArchbishop about a benefit-dinner, which will take place on April 25, 2010 at the Ukrainian Cultural andeducational Center and ask Metropolitan Stefan to be the Honorary Chairman.Metropolitan Stefan with great interest inquired the members of committee about the latest achievements ofUKU and about the University plans for the future. The Archbishop was glad to hear, that prestige of UKUgrows from year to year, and activity of University contributes to the sphere of academic, cultural and religiouslife in Ukraine. Metropolitan Stefan Soroka expressed his satisfaction upon hearing, that the main speaker atthe event on April 25th, will be the UKU Vice-Rector - Myroslav Marynovych.During the conversation about the community life, His Grace stated being well-informed about greatsuccess of the New Ukrainian Wave Organization of Philadelphia Branch. Together with the UkrainianEducational Cultural Center the New Ukrainian Wave sponsored the “Malanka”,”New Year”, “ShchedryjVechir” feasts programs.Metropolitan Stefan expressed the gladness concerning that the newest immigrants from Ukraine foundedtheir organization which actively takes part in life of the Ukrainian community in Philadelphia and wishedmany successes in future.Upon completion of meeting, the members of delegation expressed their gratitude to Archbishop Stefanfor his consent to be an Honorary Chairman of the Philadelphia Friends of the UKU and for his sinceresupport in this necessary task.-Nadya PetrykMarch 21, 201020

Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of PhiladelphiaHaiti Earthquake DonationsName Amount Name AmountAnnunciation B.V.M. Church-Melrose $ 1,810.00 Annunciation B.V.M.-Manassas $ 350.00St John the Baptist-Whippany $ 1,750.00 St. Michael's Church-Pottstown $ 308.00St. Nicholas Church-Passaic $ 1,720.00 SS. Peter & Paul Church-Phoenixville $ 286.00St. Michael's Church-Shenandoah $ 1,581.00 Protection of the B.V.M.-Bristol $ 278.00SS. Peter & Paul Church-Jersey City $ 1,500.00 Immaculate Conception-Hillside $ 265.00Holy Family Shrine-Washington $ 1,469.00 St. Michael Church-Cherry Hill $ 250.00St Nicholas-Millville NJ $ 1,435.00 St. Nicholas Church-Glen Lyon $ 223.00Assumption B.V.M. Church-Perth Amboy $ 1,157.00 St. Josaphat Church-Phila. $ 213.00St Nicholas Church- Minersville $ 1,100.00 St. Vladimir Church-Edwardsville $ 207.00Holy Trinity Church-Silver Spring $ 1,000.00 St Johns- Maizeville $ 200.00SS. Peter & Paul Church-Bridgeport $ 1,000.00 SS. Peter & Paul Church-Curtis Bay $ 183.00Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate $ 1,000.00 St. John The Baptist-Richmond $ 170.00St. John The Baptist-Northampton $ 965.00 Nativity B.V.M. Church-Middleport $ 150.00St. John The Baptist-Newark $ 829.00 St. Basil's Church-Chesapeake City $ 140.00St. Nicholas Church-Wilmington $ 814.00 St. Mary's Church- Carteret NJ $ 130.00Christ The King Church-Phila. $ 750.00 Holy Cross Monastery- Washington DC $ 125.00St. Josaphat Church-Bethlehem $ 750.00 St Michaels- Baltimore $ 125.00SS. Peter & Paul Church-Wilke Barre $ 724.00 Anonymous $ 100.00St. Stephen's Church-Toms River $ 720.00 Ukr. Nursery of the Infant Jesus $ 100.00St Vladimir Church- Elizabeth $ 700.00 Cheremosh Hutsul Society $ 100.00Immaculate Conception Cathedral $ 678.00 Patronage Mother of God-Marion Heights $ 100.00Holy Ghost Church-West Easton $ 600.00 Emil Maybo $ 100.00Transfiguration Church-Nanticoke $ 550.00 Ann Marie Rogalcheck Frissell $ 50.00St. Michael's-Manville $ 510.00 George & Elaine James $ 50.00St. Nicholas Church-Great Meadows $ 500.00 Lisa M. Dries $ 25.00Archbishop Stefan Soroka $ 500.00 Robert & Marlene Zelno $ 25.00Ss Peter & Paul- Plymouth $ 500.00 Basil & Maria Wasyliw $ 20.00Nativity of B.V.M. Church-Reading $ 460.00 John & Joyce Styranec $ 20.00St Michaels- Frackville $ 437.00 Jerry & Ludwika Bojko $ 15.00SS. Cyril & Methodius-Berwick $ 437.00 Helen & Kenneth Phillips $ 10.00Assumption B.V.M. Church- Bayone $ 400.00 Anonymous $ 5.00St. Nicholas Church-St. Clair $ 392.00SS. Cyril & Methodius-Olyphant $ 365.00St. Nicholas- Phila. $ 365.00 TOTAL $ 34,859.00Nativity of B.V.M. Church-New Brunswick $ 360.00St. Vladimir Church-Scranton $ 357.00St. Nicholas School-Minersville $ 351.00Metropolitan Stefan wishes to inform the clergy of the archeparchy of the return from a period ofleave of absence of Rev. Archpriest Michael Hutsko. Effective March 1 st , 2010, Rev. ArchpriestMichael Hutsko will fulfill responsibilities of a temporarily created position of Administrative Assistantto the Archbishop. This position does not confer any voice of authority on behalf of the archbishop.It is hoped that he can assist with some analytical and other administrative matters which will be ofsignificant assistance to the archbishop. Rev. Archpriest Michael Hutsko is also available for substitutionin this interim period until the time of some expected clergy re-assignments this summer.March 21, 201021

Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin MaryAfter this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. “The Lord hasdone this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace amongthe people.” In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel toNazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to aman named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name wasMary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who arehighly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled athis words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But theangel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favorwith God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you areto give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called theSon of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of hisfather David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; hiskingdom will never end.” “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel,“since I am a virgin? “The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will comeupon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Sothe holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabethyour relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who wassaid to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible withGod.” “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angelleft her. (Lk. 1, 24-38)“I have some good news for you!” If someone gave you this message, what would be yourresponse? Would you be cautious? Curious? Excited? You probably would want that person to tell youthe news immediately. John’s Gospel tells us the good news that “God loved the world so much thathe gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him . . . may have eternal life” (John 3:16).At a moment in time which we now call the Annunciation, God revealed this good news to Mary.She was the first to hear the good news and to believe that God would do what He promised. Herfaith told her that nothing is impossible for Him. Mary also heard God’s invitation calling her to be thevirgin mother of His Son. This call meant that her life in the future would be different from what she mighthave expected. This call meant that Jesus would be formed in her womb, and that she, as His mother,would nourish and care for Him. This call meant that she had a special place in God’s plan forsalvation. She would be able to bring Christ to everyone she met.Mary heard this word of God and responded, “I am the handmaid of the Lord . . . Let what youhave said be done to me” (Luke 1:38). In her “yes” response, Mary agreed to God’s plan because shewanted what He wanted. She was willing to accept all the joy and pain, all the unexpected events whichwould help her and guide her. She was willing to bring Christ to a waiting world. There is the perfectnine-month period; March 25 to Dec. 25In our lives, let us, like Mary, listen to God’s word and believe in His promises. Like Mary, let usbe ready to say yes to God’s plan for our lives. Let us try by our words and actions to become so muchlike her Son, Jesus, that we bring Him to everyone we meet.March 21, 201022

Health care for life and for allBy Bishop William F. Murphy, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo and Bishop John WesterOriginally published by On Faithat washingtonpost.comFor decades, the UnitedStates Catholic bishopshave actively supporteduniversal health care. TheCatholic Church teachesthat health care is a basichuman right, essential forhuman life and dignity.Our community of faithprovides health care tomillions, purchases healthcare for tens of thousandsand addresses the failingsof our health care systemin our parishes, emergencyrooms and shelters. This iswhy we as bishopscontinue to insist thathealth care reform whichtruly protects the life,dignity, consciences andhealth of all is a moralimperative and urgentnational priority.We are convinced that theSenate legislationpresented to the House ofRepresentatives on a “takeit or leave it” basis sadlyfails this test and ought tobe opposed in its currentform. Why do we take thisposition, when we have along record of support forhealth care reform? Thisjudgment is based on aset of moral principles andlegislative criteria that canbe found on our Website(http://www.usccb.org/healthcare/). But moresimply, our essentialpriorities can beMarch 21, 2010summarized in twosentences:1. Health care reformmust protect life andconscience, notthreaten them. TheSenate bill extendsabortion coverage, allowsfederal funds to pay forelective abortions anddenies adequateconscience protection toindividuals and institutions.Needed health carereform must keep in placethe longstanding andwidely supported federalpolicy that neither electiveabortion nor plans whichinclude elective abortioncan be paid for withfederal funds. Simply put,health care reform oughtto continue to apply bothparts of the Hydeamendment, no more andno less. The Houseadopted this policy by alarge bipartisan majority,establishing the sameprotections that governMedicaid, SCHIP, theFederal Employee HealthBenefits Program andother federal healthprograms. Despite claimsto the contrary, the statusquo prohibits the federalgovernment from fundingor facilitating plans thatinclude elective abortion.The Senate bill violates thisprohibition by providingsubsidies to purchase suchplans. The House billprovides that no one hasto pay for other people’sabortions, while the Senatebill does not. While theSenate provides for oneplan without abortioncoverage in eachexchange, those who selectanother plan in anexchange to better meetthe special needs of theirfamily will be required topay a separate monthlyfee into a fund exclusivelyfor abortions. This newfederal requirement is anattempt to circumvent theHyde amendment. It is afar more direct impositionon the consciences ofthose who do not wish topay for the destruction ofunborn human life thananything currently infederal law.It is not those who requirethat the Hyde Amendmentbe fully applied who areobstructing reform, sincethis is the law of the landand the will of theAmerican people. Rather,those who would expandfederal participation inabortion, require peopleto pay for other people’sabortions, and refuse toincorporate essentialconscience protections(both within and beyondthe abortion context) arethreatening genuinereform. With conscience23protection as with abortionfunding, the goal is topreserve the status quo.2. Universal coverageshould be trulyuniversal. People shouldnever be denied coveragebecause they can’t affordit, because of where theylive or work, or becauseof where they come fromand when they got here.The Senate bill would notonly continue current lawthat denies legalimmigrants access toMedicaid for five years,but also prohibitundocumented immigrantsfrom buying insurance fortheir families in theexchanges using their ownmoney. These provisionscould leave immigrantsand their families worseoff, and at the same timeit would also hurt the publichealth of our nation bymaking hospitalemergency rooms thedoctors’ offices of theuninsured.Now, after a year ofdivisive political combat,members of the House aretold that they can advancehealth care reform only byadopting the Senatelegislation as is, includingthese fundamental flaws.(continued on next page)

The House Democraticleadership is ignoring thepleas of pro-life andHispanic members of theircaucus. Apparently theywill not even try to addressthe serious problems onabortion funding,conscience protection andfair treatment ofimmigrants. On the otherhand, Republicans pledgeto do all they can to defeatthe legislation bythreatening to object toany improvements in theSenate bill, furthercomplicating the process.The White House,admirably concerned forthe many millions withoutinsurance and for thosewho cannot purchase it,Health care for life and for all(continued from previous page)seems willing to accepteven a bill which leavesimmigrants worse off andundermines the President’spledge to retain existingprotections on abortionfunding and freedom ofconscience.We are bishops, notpoliticians, policy expertsor legislative tacticians. Weare also pastors, teachers,and citizens. At this pointof decision, we cannotcompromise on basicmoral principles. We canonly urge — and hope andpray — that the House ofRepresentatives will find thewill and the means toadopt health care reformthat protects the life,dignity, conscience andhealth of all. The legislationthe House adopted, whilenot perfect, came closerto meeting these criteria.The Senate legislationsimply does not meet them.This is why we arecompelled to urgemembers of the House tooppose the Senate billunless and until thesefundamental flaws areremedied. Then it wouldbe possible for Congressto advance health carereform that reflects a truecommitment to life anddignity for all.We urge our people to lettheir representatives knowthat we want HydeAmendment protections forthe unborn, conscienceprotections for individualsand institutions andopenness to the legitimateclaims of immigrants.Bishop William F. Murphyis bishop of the Dioceseof Rockville Centre, NewYork and chair of theUnited States Conferenceof Catholic Bishops(USCCB) Committee onDomestic Justice andHuman Development.Cardinal Daniel DiNardoof Galveston-Houston ischair of the USCCBCommittee on Pro-lifeActivities. Bishop JohnWester of Salt Lake City ischair of the USCCBCommittee on Migration.Metropolitan Stefan’s Mediation for Fifth Sunday of Great FastWe hear in the Gospels of the curious exchange with the apostles James and John as to theirambitions. Imagine the reaction of Jesus. He is trying to prepare them for his coming passion. They arepreoccupied with striving for places of honor. You and I are often like those disciples. “Have you seenHim?” is the invitation of the Shroud of Turin exhibition at our Cathedral. A tremendous opportunity foryou to spend some quality time with our Lord awaits you and me as we make a special effort to veneratethe shroud. Jesus waits while we struggle to meet our daily needs and our passions in life. Like thedisciples, we are so slow to respond to His invitation. Jesus was calling them, and is calling us in the sameway, to a change of mind, a new vision. It has been spiritually enriching to witness the emotional andblissful peacefulness of many of the pilgrims who have come to date. Faithful place themselves, theirneeds for healing, and holy items on the shroud asking for Jesus’ intervention. My prayer is that you willnot allow anything to prohibit your personal pilgrimage to our Cathedral to venerate the Shroud. Formore information, see www.ukrcathedral.com or phone Rev. Archpriest Daniel Troyan at 215-922-2917.March 21, 201024

The Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family4250 Harewood Road NEWashington, DC 20017Brookland-Catholic University Red Line Metro Station202-526-3737 www.ucns-holyfamily.orgAll services are celebrated in English and Ukrainian except where indicatedSunday March 28Flowery-Palm SundayDivine Liturgies9:00 a.m. (English)11:30 a.m. (Ukrainian)Monday March 29Great and Holy MondayPresanctified Liturgy7:00 p.m.Tuesday March 30Great and Holy TuesdayPresanctified Liturgy7:00 p.m.Wednesday March 31Great and Holy WednesdayPresanctified LiturgyAnointing with the Oil of Healing (Unction)Celebrated at the Basilica of theImmaculate Conception Byzantine Chapel5:00 p.m.Thursday April 1Great and Holy ThursdayMatins of Great Thursday10:30 a.m.Vespers and Divine Liturgyof St. Basil the Great7:00 p.m.Friday April 2Great and Holy FridayMatins of Our Lord’s Passion and Death(Strasti-12 Gospels)10:30 a.m.Vespers and Placing of the Shroud(Plaschanytsya)7:00 p.m.Vigil and Guarding of Our Lord’s Tombuntil MidnightSaturday April 3Great and Holy SaturdayVigil and Guarding of Our Lord’s Tomb9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Jerusalem Matins at the Tomb10:30 a.m.Confessions2:00 p.m.Blessing of Easter Baskets3:00 p.m.Vespers and Divine Liturgyof St. Basil the GreatFirst Liturgy of Pascha-Easter Vigil7:00 p.m.[Fulfills Easter Obligation]Followed by Blessing of Easter BasketsSunday April 4Pascha – Easter SundayMatins of the Resurrection8:00 a.m.Divine Liturgy of Pascha9:00 a.m.Followed by Blessing of Easter BasketsMonday April 5Bright MondayDivine Liturgy7:00 p.m.Tuesday April 6Bright TuesdayDivine Liturgy7:00 p.m.Sunday April 11Thomas Sunday – Ante-PaschaDivine Liturgy10:30 a.m.Followed bySviachene-Parish Easter DinnerThe Ukrainian Catholic Church is one of theEastern Catholic Churches in fullcommunion with the Roman CatholicChurch. Please join us for our servicesduring Holy Week and Easter. Experiencethe diversity, fullness, unity, anduniversality of the Catholic Church byworshiping with us.All are welcome!Christ is Risen! – Indeed He is Risen!March 21, 201025

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER 2010AT THE CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.Holy Thursday, April 110:00 a.m. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great with Vespers. (UKR/ENG)Consecration of Myron. Washing of Feet.6:30 p.m. CATHEDRAL. Matins of the Passion (12 Gospels) “Strasti” (UKR/ENG)Good Friday, April 24:00 p.m. CATHEDRAL. Vespers, Procession, Entombment of Jesus Christ (UKR/ENG)Holy Saturday, April 31:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Food - CATHEDRAL HALLConfession - CATHEDRAL3:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Food - CATHEDRAL HALLConfession - CATHEDRAL5:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Food - CATHEDRAL HALLConfession - CATHEDRAL5.30 p.m. CATHEDRAL. Service at the Grave. Nadhrobne. (UKR/ENG)Easter Sunday, April 48:00 a.m. CATHEDRAL. Procession, Resurrection Matins9:00 a.m. CATHEDRAL. Hierarchical Easter Divine Liturgy (UKR)Blessing of Easter Food - in Church.11:30 a.m. CATHEDRAL. Easter Divine Liturgy (ENG)830 N. Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PAMarch 21, 201026

From the Archbishop's DeskMETROPOLITAN ARCHEPARCHY OF PHILADELPHIAUkrainian Catholic827 North Franklin StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19123-2097Phone (215) 627-0143 Fax (215) 627-0377ukrmet@catholic.orgNo. 163/2010 O Office of the MetropolitanThis Number Should be Prefixed to Your ReplyMy Brother Clergy, Parish Officers and Parishioners,Glory to Jesus Christ!March 16, 2010Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, during a visit to a Rome parish said, “It isimportant that a pastor not be a ‘soloist’, but be surrounded by believers who, along withhim, are bearers of the seed of the Word of God, and help it live and grow.” The HolyFather then spoke of the faithful as ‘a gift of the Holy Spirit, and the pastor, even more apope, needs advice, needs help in making decisions’. Effective Pentecost, 2010, theUkrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia begins a new chapter wherein theexclusive administration by a pastor or any financial officer of a parish is not permitted,without exception, regardless of how good or bad the experience has been to date. This isnot happening because this archbishop wills it. The Canon Law of the Church and thePastoral Guide already requires it. Each pastor and parishioner, and the archbishop, iscalled to respect and to act on the wisdom of those who prepared the Canon Law andPastoral Guide.After May 23, 2010 (Feast of Pentecost), all the parishes within the UkrainianCatholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia are expected to have formed and to be operatingwith a Parish Finance Council and a Parish Pastoral Council. This was fully explained toclergy during a Clergy conference held on October 27, 2009. Our Chancellor, Rev.Msgr. Peter Waslo, is currently facilitating meetings in each deanery to assist in theimplementation of a parish finance council and a parish pastoral council in each parish.Please avail yourself of his expertise in the implementation of this policy.Attached is a publication dated December 2009, which clearly outlines themembership and obligations of the Parish Finance Council. Given the often negativeconnotation of the title “trustee”, officers will be known as members of the ParishFinance Council and not as parish trustees. Members of the Parish Finance Council areto share in the responsibility of having the signing authority for all financial transactionsand for all letters requesting permission for projects made to the Chancery. They are alsoto be consulted for all parish investment decisions. To facilitate a culture ofaccountability and transparency, it is required that annual financial statements and a(continued on next page)March 21, 201027

From the Archbishop's Desk(continued from previous page)budget for the succeeding year be shared with the parishioners within each parish. Thiswas already mandated to be done in early 2009 for the year 2008. The members of theParish Finance Council are to be involved in the preparation of these reports. They arealso to periodically review (quarterly, if not monthly) the parish finances. Theparishioners are to be made aware of the membership of the Parish Finance Council.A Parish Pastoral Council is to be formed in every parish, comprised of at leastsix members and a maximum of twelve members. Members of the Parish Financecouncil are not eligible to serve. The criterion for membership is listed in the attachedpamphlet citing Canon Law and the Pastoral Guide. This is an advisory body which is toassist the pastor with their advice and practical cooperation in matters pertaining topastoral needs in the parish. The Pastoral Council is not involved in the management ofproperty matters and finances of the parish.An Archieparchial Finance Council has been functioning for a few years,providing me much valued advice and direction in archieparchial financial matters. Theirexpertise and input was especially beneficial for the archeparchy during the recentfinancial crisis in the world markets. An Archieparchial Pastoral Council will shortlybegin its work within our archeparchy, offering advice and assistance on pastoralministry within our archeparchy.Each pastor is instructed to submit to the attention of the Chancellor, Rev. Msgr.Peter Waslo, by June 1, 2010, the names and addresses of members of the Parish FinanceCouncil and of the Parish Pastoral Council. These will be reviewed for approval and forformal appointment by me, a process to be done annually. Please also indicate youranticipated frequency of meetings (monthly, quarterly).Thank you for your anticipated full and timely response. Please do not hesitate toseek the advice of Chancery officials as needed.God bless you richly!Sincerely yours in Christ,+Stefan SorokaMetropolitan-ArchbishopMarch 21, 201028

CALENDAR OF EVENTSMarch 19-21, 2010: Liturgical Music Workshop.St. Michael's Church, Frackville, PA 570-874-1101.March 21-23, 2010: Parish Lenten Mission, SS.Cyril & Methodius, Warren St, Berwick, PA.Presented by His Grace Bishop Nicholas Samra.6:30PMMarch 21, 2010: Pysanka Workshop (2-5PM),Easter Bazaar (12-4PM). Ukrainian Catholic Shrine,4250 Harewood Rd, NE, Washington, DC 20017http://www.ucns-holyfamily.org or (202) 526-3737March 27, 2010: Easter Bazaar at Nativity of theBVM, 630 Laurel St., Reading, PA (12-4)March 28, 2010: Easter Bazaar at St. JosaphatUkrainian Catholic Parish, 4521 Longshore Ave,Philadelphia, PA. 215-332-8488 (11:30am-4pm).March 30, 2010: Interview with Archpriest DanielTroyan about the Shroud Exhibit on "In His SignNetwork Radio Program" with Kathleen McCarthyfrom 5pm to 6pm. Radio station WTMR 800 AM inthe Philadelphia/New Jersey/Delaware area. Listenonline as well at http://inhissign.comApril 9 & 10, 2010: The Shroud of Turin MysteryTour at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conceptionwith guest speaker Russ Breault at 7:00 PM. (830 N.Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PA). For informationcontact Archpriest Daniel Troyan 215-922-2917 orvisit www.philashroud.orgApril 11, 2010: "Spring Food Collection for theNeedy" Ss. Peter & Paul, 100 S. Penn St, CliftonHeights, PAApril 11, 2010: Annual Easter Dinner, Ss. Peter &Paul, 100 S. Penn St, Clifton Heights, PA at 11 AM.For information call 610-622-0261.April 16-18, 2010: Liturgical Music Workshop atThe Ortynsky Spirituality Center (next to Cathedral),Philadelphia, PA 215-922-2917.April 17, 2010: Marriage Preparation Workshop,Annunciation of the BVM, 1204 Valley Road, MelrosePark, PA. For information please call 215-635-1627or email A.B.V.M@comcast.netApril 18, 2010: Annual Easter Brunch “Sviachene”at 10:30 AM, Annunciation of the BVM Church,1204 Valley Road, Melrose Park, PA. For informationcall 215-635-1627 or email A.B.V.M@comcast.netJune 6-13, 2010: Bermuda Cruise with St. StephenUkrainian Catholic Church, Toms River, NJ 732-928-3792.March 26, 2011: Archeparchial Women's DayShroud of Turin Exhibit at CathedralFebruary 21, 2010 - June 29, 2010Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PMSaturday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PMSunday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM830 N. Franklin St, Philadelphia, PAMarch 21, 201029Editorial and Business Office:827 N. Franklin St.Philadelphia, PA 19123Tel.: (215) 627-0143Online: www.ukrarcheparchy.usE-MAIL: theway@ukrarcheparchy.usBlog: www.thewayukrainian.blogspot.comEstablished 1939THE WAY StaffMsgr. Peter Waslo, Teresa Siwak, Fr. Ihor RoyikThe Way is published bi-weekly by the Apostolate, Inc.,827 N. Franklin St., Philadelphia, PA.Articles and photos proposed for publication should be in theEditor's office at least two weeks before requested date ofpublication. For advance notice of the upcoming events, kindlysend one month in advance. All articles must be submitted inboth English and Ukrainian languages, THE WAY will not translateproposed articles. All materials submitted to THE WAY becomethe property of THE WAY.