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No. 953
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Ukrainian Catholic Church
Parish of St. John the Baptist - Perth
Parish Priest: Fr. Wolodymyr Kalinecki
20 Ferguson St, Maylands WA 6051
T/F (08) 9271 4711 | M: 0418 926 267
E: [email protected]
Fr Deacon Richard—mbl 0439 622 056
Parish Postal Address:
PO Box 230, Dianella WA 6059
PARISH WEEKLY NEWS
12th-19th April 2015
Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate:
Sr Nicodema Zemliak 16 Ferguson St, Maylands WA 6051
T: (08) 9272 9361
Editor: Luba Valega
T: (08) 9276 3160 | M: 0401 309 228
E: [email protected]
This is a weekly Parish newsletter for all to read, to inform you of what is happening in our Parish and
share with you some interesting readings. Please feel free to share it around!
This Week’s Readings
Epistle: Act 1:1-8
Gospel:
John 1:1-17
EASTER SUNDAY
Tone
EASTER WEEK.
GOOD FRIDAY – 10th April—6pm
There is no Divine Liturgy on Good Friday for the same reason that forbids the celebration of the Eucharist on the fasting days of Lent.
The service is usually celebrated in the mid-afternoon (3pm) or evening 6pm to commemorate the burial of Jesus. A “tomb” is erected at
the front of the Church and decorated with flowers.
During the service, a special icon which is painted on cloth (plaschanitsia) depicting the dead Saviour is carried by 4 men and with the
whole congregation also walking and praying around the outside of the Church 3 times and then it is placed on the “tomb” in the Church.
At the end of the service, the congregation then goes on their knees to kiss Jesus lying in the tomb.
HOLY SATURDAY – 11th April - 6pm
During this service, the priest removes the Cloth of Jesus (plaschanitsia) to the altar where it will remain for 40 days until the day of
Ascension. The priest and the congregation then proceed to walk around the Church 3 times and returns to the closed doors of the front of
the Church. Here the Resurrection of Christ is announced and people sing “Christ is Risen” several times. The people re-enter the Church
and the service of Easter Matins continues. The “tomb” has been taken away and flowers decorate the church to celebrate Christ’s
Resurrection. The vestments are bright and the people sing “Christ has risen; indeed He is Risen!
After the service, the priest blesses the Easter baskets to those who have brought them. The rest will be blessed on Easter Sunday after
the Divine Liturgy.
EASTER SUNDAY—CHRIST HAS RISEN! INDEED HE HAS RISEN
TO ALL READERS OF THIS NEWSLETTER
I WISH YOU ALL A BLESSED AND HOLY EASTER
MAY THE RESURRECTED JESUS KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE
CHRIST IS RISEN—ХРИСТОС ВОСКРЕС
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Epistle Act 1:1-8 Acts 1:1-8 1:1 The first book I wrote, Theophilus, concerned all that Jesus began both to do
and to teach, 1:2 until the day in which he was received up, after he had given commandment through the Holy
Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 1:3 To these he also showed himself alive after he suffered, by many
proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days, and speaking about God's Kingdom. 1:4 Being assembled
together with them, he commanded them, "Don't depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father,
which you heard from me. 1:5 For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not
many days from now." 1:6 Therefore, when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, are you now restoring
the kingdom to Israel?"
1:7 He said to them, "It isn't for you to know times or seasons which the Father has set within his own authority. 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in
all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth."
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Gospel John1:1:17 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 1:2
He was in the beginning with God. 1:3 All things came into being through him and without him not one thing came
into being. 1:4 What has come into being in him was life and the life was the light of all
people.. 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. 1:6
There came a man, sent from God, whose name was John. 1:7 He came as a witness, to
testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 1:8 He himself was not the
light, but he came to testify to the light. 1:9 The true light that enlightens everyone was
coming into the world.
1:10 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him, yet the world did
not know him. 1:11 He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept
him. 1:12 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to
become children of God. 1:13 who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, or
of the will of man, but of God. 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and lived among us
and we have seen his glory, the glory as a father’s only Son, , full of grace and truth.
1:15 John testified to him. John testified to him and cried out, "This was he of whom I
said, 'He who comes after me ranks ahead of me, because he was before me.'" 1:16 From
his fullness we have all received grace upon grace. 1:17 The law indeed was given through Moses. Grace and truth
came through Jesus Christ.
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Sincere sympathies to Szwec family on the passing of Krystyna Szwec who died 30th March, 2015
Funeral Wed April 15th - 9:15 am
Burial - Guildford cemetery
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Sincere sympathies to Korczynsky families on the passing to heaven of Maria Korczynsky who died
Wed, 1st April, 2015
Funeral Mon 13th April at 9:30am Burial - Fremantle Cemetery
Vichnaya pamyat to all in their sad loss—Eternal memory
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Blessing of the Baskets - Sviachenia
Wicker baskets of food are taken to church on Holy Saturday or Pascha morning and are blessed after the Liturgy.
A beeswax candle goes into the basket and is lit during the blessing.
The Candle symbolizes Jesus, the Light of the World, and is lit during the blessing by the priest.
Cheese reminds Christians of moderation.
Red Eggs are hard-boiled and remind us of the Passion. Along with decorated eggs, they indicate hope, new life
and Christ rising from His tomb.
Meats are symbolic of great joy and abundance in celebration of Christ's Resurrection.The Sausage links are
symbolic of the chains of death that were broken when Jesus rose from the dead as well as of God's generosity.
Horseradish and Beetroot are reminders of the
bitterness and harshness of the Passion of Jesus and the
vinegar mixed in symbolizes the sour wine given to
Jesus on the cross.
Salt represents adding zest to life and preserves from
corruption.
Sweets suggest the promise of eternal life or good
things to come.
A linen cover usually embroidered with a picture of
the Risen Christ or symbol with the words "Christ is
Risen" is placed over the foods when brought to the
church.
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Ukrainian Traditions, Rituals and Ceremonies
Posted by: Ivan Mysiv in Bishop Peter's Articles March 17, 2015
Ukrainian culture is very old, distinct, and varied. Our customs and traditions have very ancient
roots, some of them are many thousands of years old, others may be only a thousand, some can
be recent. Ukraine throughout its’ history has had different occupations, rulers, and influences.
They all have left their influences on the daily lives of people. Ukraine basically has been
Christian for about a thousand years. Before that, many pagan customs were well entrenched in
the population. It is also very big country with all kinds of regions, mountains, hills, steppes, forests etc. There are
different accents and dialects. Take a look at Ukrainian dancing, Easter eggs – they and other cultural traditions
have multiple variations on the same theme. Ukrainian traditions, rituals, and ceremonies are not the same
throughout the country or even in each local area.
One has to mention all the superstitions and magic which are contributing to the cultural fabric of the country. So
what is Ukrainian culture? To say the least it is rich and complicated and it contributes greatly to what it means to
be Ukrainian.
You can add the religious faith and practices of the wide variety that exist in the country. Culture then becomes
even more complicated, but at the same time more simple and straight forward. This is true because religion has
rules (canons) and a clear focus on salvation of our souls. The church has the code of canon law, particular law, and
eparchial law. These books are practically in everybody’s hands. They clarify the questions of religious life. For
instance, it might be a cultural custom that you wear black to a funeral, or that you should not dance for a year after
the death of a very close family member. People ask what does the church say about that. Well, actually nothing.
Social custom or tradition which is not too clear or always consistent may have rules about it, but the church does
not. The church does not make it a sin when you do not follow the many traditions and customs which may be in
place in a parish. It then becomes a question of “what will the neighbours say?”
It really becomes a personal choice of what we do. The church is very much against superstition and magic but
some people mistakenly insist that their superstitions are actually God’s Will. These kinds of people are not
otherwise easily convinced. In a sense they do not do God any favours, when they infuse these external elements
into church belief and practices. Many people who study the scriptures and church teachings can see what it is that
God asks us and what is just a local custom or tradition.
Culture is there to serve people in their search for faith. It can never be an element which confuses or defuses our
faith. Knowing one’s catechism is very important. While the catechism is full of cultural elements, it helps us in our
search for God. It takes a person of faith to be able to see through all this.
+Peter Stasiuk
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Church Choir Rehearsals and Singing
12.04.15 Sunday Liturgy 9am (Velykden – Easter Sunday)
05.05.15 Tuesday rehearsal
10.05.15 Sunday Liturgy 9am (Sunday of Samaritan Woman - Tone 4)
14.06.15 Sunday Liturgy 9am (Tone 1)
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WE ARE LEAVING STARTING TIMES OF HOLY LITURGY ON SUNDAYS AT 9AM FOR THE
DURATION . SURVEY AMONG PARISHIONERS WHO COME REGULARLY WANT 9AM START
INSTEAD OF 9:30AM.
Parish Council
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W.A. Harmony Day at Maylands Peninsula Primary School
A proud moment for Petro Kachmar to present a talk about Ukraine at his daughter's school for W.A. Harmony
Day
Their daughter, Solomiya attends Maylands Peninsula Primary School and is in Grade 2.
Petro and his family are new arrivals and have lived in Perth for one and a half years. Petro is a Mining
Geologist and his wife, Yevheniya is a Geological Draftsperson, if anyone can be of assistance with a job
placement in their specific areas of expertise, please email Petro at [email protected]
“ Schools celebrate Harmony Day every year. Mia’s class chose Ukraine as a country they wanted to learn
about. I (Petro Kachmar) was invited to speak to students on Wed 18th March. I told them where Ukraine is,
about pysanky, embroideries, our famous food.
Later the children made posters—see photos below.
I also taught them how to write and say thank you—Дякую.
The children asked a lot of questions on animals and the weather in Ukraine. Everyone had a great time and I
enjoyed doing the talk. The kids are awesome—so keen to learn new things.” Petro Kachmar
Solomiya Kachmar in her Ukrainian blouse
Petro Kachmar talking to the students about
Ukraine
Day
Date
Time
Feast
Sun
Tone
12th April, 2015
9:00 am
Holy Liturgy
Mon
13th April, 2015
9:30am
Holy Liturgy and
Tues
14th April2015
8:30am
Holy Liturgy
Wed
15th April, 2015
9:15am
Holy Liturgy and
Thurs
16th April, 2015
8:30 am
Holy Liturgy
Fri
17th April, 2015
8:30am
Holy Liturgy
10am
Sat
18th April 2015
1pm>>>
6pm
7pm
Blessing of Graves at
Karrakatta
Wedding >>>
Vespers
Holy Liturgy
Sun
Tone
19th April, 2015
9:00 am
Holy Liturgy
Cleaning Church Roster
Fr 10th April– Ola Ciz
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Holy Liturgy in Northam—next Holy Liturgy on
SAT 11th April—11am for Easter services.
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Please pray for sick people in our parish and visit them if you can. If you need Fr
Wolodymyr to visit, please ring him to book a time. 08) 92714711
Fr Wolodymyr is also blessing houses. If you would like him to come bless your
house, please make a booking on 92714711 or email him on
[email protected]
———————————————————–———————UNIT 1, 26 Sherwood St, Maylands (one of our church units) is for sale. Do
you know of anyone who might be interested in buying it? It is a retirement
unit, so the occupant would need to be over 55 years of age.
If we can’t find a buyer soon, we may need to rent the property.
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CYM AGM—19th APRIL in church hall straight after Holy Liturgy
UAWA AGM April 26th, 2015 now postponed
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Some important dates on Church calendar
Our Good Friday is April 10th—6pm
Our Easter is Sun 12th April—9am
Blessing Graves at Karrakatta—now Sat 18th April 10am due to a
wedding on that Sat afternoon.
(other cemetery blessings will be notified here later.
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Many thanks to all who came and supported the annual Palm
Sunday/Easter fete last Sunday.
If anyone still wants to buy a Paska, see Luba Valega
There are also Honey jars for sale, a girl’s blouse (for 7yr
old) and covers for Easter baskets (doilies)
Special Feast Days - Julian Calendar
EASTER—Velekden and blessing baskets
Funeral of Late Maria Korczynsky
Bright Tues
Funeral of Late Krystyna Szwec
>>>Of Stefan Lozyk and Julia
In English
Thomas Sun
Fr Wolodymyr will be away all of next
week—Clergy meeting in Melb
A RESTORATION (Maintenance) fund
has being organised for our Church renovations. This
is separate to the yearly upkeep (podatok) fund.
If you wish to donate, please see Luba Valega. The
Church building is in need of repairs and so the Parish Council is asking for your support.
Total now
$11,250.00
The Parish Council has installed a lift
going up to the hall via the stairs outside to help
people to be able to get to the hall much easier. We
are looking for donations to help cover costs of the
lift. Please see anyone on Parish Council if you
would like to make a donation. The cost of the lift
was $42,000
Total now $8428.81
Church donation . May Jesus bless you all
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Websites to check out
www.catholicukes.org.au
for all your Eparchial information,
all parishes info and lots of information for the
Ukrainian Catholic Church in Australia
http://news.ugcc.org.ua/en/news
will get you news from Ukraine
If you wish to make a donation
direct via bank send to Dnister (Ukrainian
Catholic church) BSB 704235/ acct
00006479 and email
[email protected] to confirm
Or post to PO Box 230, Dianella 6059—
this can be for Easter envelope donations
also