St. Josaphat Eparchy

Unity, Dignity and Healing
2020-08-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Flyer in English

Flyer in Ukrainian

The League of Ukrainian Catholics of America together with Mothers in Prayer
present a virtual conference for the UGCC faithful on Saturday, October 10th 2020
Online registration opens September 1 at www.stamforddio.org
◦ Opening Prayer and Introduction:
V. Rev. Archpriest Father Marijan Procyk, National Spiritual Director, League of Ukrainian Catholics of America
Sophia Shchur, RN, CDCES. National Board President League of Ukrainian Catholics of America
Lesya Muraszczuk , DDS. Regional Coordinator Mothers in Prayer of North America
◦ Keynote Address
Metropolitan Archbishop
Borys Gudziak ,
Archeparchy of Philadelphia
◦ A Time to Heal
Bishop Paul
Chomnycky ,
Eparchy of Stamford
◦ Christian Models of Unity in Times of Adversity
Bishop Bohdan
Danylo ,
Eparchy of St. Josaphat, Parma
◦ Spiritual Dignity in Times of Chaos
Bishop Benedict
Aleksiychuk ,
Eparchy of Chicago
◦ Discernment and Transformation Post Pandemia
Bishop
Andrij Rabiy
Archeparchy of Philadelphia
◦ Panachyda
For deceased members of the LUC, MIP, Clergy and Sisters

66thAnnual Holy Dormition/Assumption Pilgrimage 2020
2020-08-01 08:00 - 2020-08-07 17:00 | Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, 150 Sisters Servants Lane, Sloatsburg, NY, 10974-0009, United States
All Details about the Pilgrimage 66thAnnual Holy Dormition/Assumption Pilgrimage 2020
A Virtual Experience due to the Covid -19 Pandemic
Dear Pilgrims,
Due to the pandemic, our 66th Annual Holy Dormition/Assumption Pilgrimage will be a very different experience for you, our pilgrims, as well as for our Sisters and Clergy. Although physically separated from one another, we will remain “united” under the Omophor of the Mother of God, who we honor each year at this time. The holy grounds of Sloatsburg will be barren of pilgrims standing in lines for Confession, for the Healing of the Sick, for the spiritual nourishment of the Holy Eucharist, as well as standing in line for pyrohy and holubchi.
However, the Sisters Servants hope to fill that “pilgrimage void” by coming into your homes through live-streaming the Divine Liturgies and other services throughout the Pilgrimage week. The theme of this year’s Pilgrimage is “Mother of Tenderness, be our Strength.” If there was ever a time in our country and our world when we need the tenderness and strength of Our Lord and the Theotokos to help us respect, care for and support each other, it is NOW, during these challenging times! Listed in this Special Issue, are the schedule of Pilgrimage services and the access links to them. We have also provided you with a form so that you may request a Divine Liturgy and/or light a candle for your special intentions. The request forms will also be available on-line on our website: www.ssmi-us.org.
Sister Kathleen Hutsko, SSMI Provincial Superior

Stillness in Chaos - Youth Event in Toronto
2020-07-31 08:00 - 2020-08-03 17:00 | Toronto, Ontario

CANCELED - Eparchial Youth Days at Cheeseman Farm
2020-06-12 10:00 - 2020-06-13 15:00 | Cheeseman Farm, 1757 Cheeseman Road, Portersville, PA 16051, 1757 Cheeseman Road, Portersville, PA, 16051, United States

Всеамериканська Українська Проща
2020-05-29 17:00 - 2020-05-31 14:00 | Pokrova Church, 6810 Broadview Road, Parma, OH, 44134, United States

CANCELED - Spring Clergy Days and Retreat
2020-04-27 17:00 - 2020-04-30 14:00 | Loyola Retreat House Inc, 700 Killinger Rd, Clinton, OH, 44216, United States
Saint Josaphat Eparchy Spring Clergy Days and the day of spiritual reflection.

CANCELED - Halos from Humility | Youth Conference in North Carolina
2020-04-24 08:00 - 2020-04-26 17:00
DYC in partnership with Saint Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy brings together high school youth from around the Diocese for a theme-centered weekend of workshops, led by youth and adults alike, keynote speakers, entertainment, daily Mass, Adoration of Our Eucharistic Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, and Confession, all time to grow in the Catholic faith.

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Catechetical Conference - Eucharist | in Parma, OH
2020-03-21 09:30 - 15:00 | Saint Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church, 7700 Hoertz Rd., Parma, OH, 44134, United States
Program

Rev. Deacon Anthony Dragani, Ph.D. – The Eucharist: Real Presence, Symbol, or Both
What is meant by the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist? Are the concepts of “real presence” and “symbol” in opposition to one another? This workshop is a consideration of Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist, drawing from the Eastern Christian tradition and the writings of Fr. Alexander Schmemann.
Rev. Vsevolod Shevchuk – Unity through the Eucharist
Because of the Eucharist – Christ himself – unites us through his Body – the Church regardless of what country we live in or what language we speak.

Sr Ann – St. Basil’s understanding of Communion and Community

Catechetical Conference - Eucharist
2020-03-07 09:30 - 15:00 | Saints Peter and Paul, 404 Sixth Avenue, Ambridge, PA, 15003, United States

Celebrate the National Day of Marriage on February 9, 2020
2020-02-09 08:00 - 17:00
Every year in February we celebrate the World Marriage Day (Sunday February 9) and the National Marriage Week in February. This is an opportunity to promote, celebrate and strengthen marriage. Saint Josaphat Eparchy is celebrating the gift and blessing of marriage and supports engaged and married couples.
Below please find:

Prayer for Marriage in Ukrainian

Prayer for Marriage in English

Quotes for Marriage in Ukrainian

Mariage Quotes in English

Regional Convention | North Port, FL | Immigration/Migration, Settlement and Unity of the Church
2020-02-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Presentation of the Most Holy Mother of God, 1078 North Biscayne Blvd., North Port, FL, 34291, United States
Our Ukrainian Catholic Church is preparing for the VII Session of the Patriarchal Sobor on August 26-29, 2020 in Lviv Ukraine. The theme of the upcoming Sobor/Council is Immigration/Migration, Settlements and the Unity of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
In order to prepare for the Sobor, a gathering of bishops, clergy, monastic and lay delegates from every eparchy in the entire Ukrainian Catholic Church, each eparchy is asked to have pre-Sobor conventions to discuss the importance of this topic on our local level.
Since our eparchy geographically covers 11 states in order to discuss these issues in depth, we are planning a regional convention. For our parishes in the state of Ohio, the convention is scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Presentation of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church in North Port, Florida.

Bishop Bohdan’s Letter (Eng. and Ukr.)

Program Schedule

Registration Form

Patriarch’s Pastoral Letter

Diaconate Ordination of Justin Oelgoetz
2020-01-26 16:30 - 18:30 | Saint Nicholas Mission, 1219 Second Avenue, South, Nashville, TN, 37210, United States
Most Reverend Bohdan J. Danylo announced diaconate ordination of Justin Oelgoetz for the service of people of God in Saint Josaphat Eparchy.
Please, pray for Justin Oelgoetz!

Unplanned - Film Viewing at St Josaphat Cathedral
2020-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 5720 State Rd., Parma, OH, 44134, United States
Saturday, January 25, 2020: The movie “Unplanned” is being shown at St. Josaphat Cathedral Church, at 5:00 PM in the Men’s Club Room. It is being presented as we observe the Right to Life Month. The film is about Abby Johnson, the youngest clinic director in the history of Planned Parenthood, who experiences a life-changing event that turns her into an anti-abortion activist. The movie is recommended for adults. We invite you to join us as we work for the preservation of human life. We hope to see you at this special event.

Regional Convention | Charlotte, NC | Immigration/Migration, Settlement and Unity of the Church
2019-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Saint Basil the Great Charlotte, NC, 1400 Suther Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28213, United States
Our Ukrainian Catholic Church is preparing for the VII Session of the Patriarchal Sobor on August 26-29, 2020 in Lviv Ukraine. The theme of the upcoming Sobor/Council is Immigration/Migration, Settlements and the Unity of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
In order to prepare for the Sobor, a gathering of bishops, clergy, monastic and lay delegates from every eparchy in the entire Ukrainian Catholic Church, each eparchy is asked to have pre-Sobor conventions to discuss the importance of this topic on our local level.
Since our eparchy geographically covers 11 states in order to discuss these issues in depth, we are planning a regional convention. For our parishes in Mid-Atlantic Deanery, the convention is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2019 at St. Basil the Great Ukrainian Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC.

Bishop Bohdan’s Letter (Eng. and Ukr.)

Program Schedule

Registration Form

Patriarch’s Pastoral Letter

Regional Convention | Ambridge, PA | Immigration/Migration, Settlement and Unity of the Church
2019-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Saints Peter and Paul, 404 Sixth Avenue, Ambridge, PA, 15003, United States

Regional Convention | Parma, OH | Immigration/Migration, Settlement and Unity of the Church
2019-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Saint Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church, 7700 Hoertz Rd., Parma, OH, 44134, United States
Our Ukrainian Catholic Church is preparing for the VII Session of the Patriarchal Sobor on August 26-29, 2020 in Lviv Ukraine. The theme of the upcoming Sobor/Council is Immigration/Migration, Settlements and the Unity of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
In order to prepare for the Sobor, a gathering of bishops, clergy, monastic and lay delegates from every eparchy in the entire Ukrainian Catholic Church, each eparchy is asked to have pre-Sobor conventions to discuss the importance of this topic on our local level.
Since our eparchy geographically covers 11 states in order to discuss these issues in depth, we are planning a regional convention. For our parishes in the state of Ohio, the convention is scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2019 at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Parma Ohio.

Bishop Bohdan’s Letter (Eng. and Ukr.)

Program Schedule

Registration Form

Patriarch’s Pastoral Letter

Clergy Retreat 2019
2019-10-22 15:00 - 2019-10-25 13:00 | Bethany Center, 18150 Bethany Center Dr, Lutz, FL, 33558, United States
Saint Josaphat Eparchy Clergy Retreat
Retreat Master: Most Reverend Paul Chomnycky, OSBM
Bishop of Stamford

Benefit Luncheon - Cleveland, OH
2019-10-20 13:00 - 16:00 | St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 5720 State Rd., Parma, OH, 44134, United States
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Benefit Luncheon in Pittsburgh, PA
2019-10-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church (Carnegie), 730 Washington Avenue, Carnegie, 15106-4109, United States

Fall Youth Retreat
2019-10-12 08:00 - 2019-10-13 17:00 | Crestfield Camp & Conference, 195 Taggert Rd, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057, United States

UGCC Music Conference 2019
2019-09-26 16:00 - 2019-09-29 13:00 | Saint Basil College Seminary, 195 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford, CT, 06902, United Kingdom
We are pleased to announce that registration for SingCon 2019 is now open!
We look forward seeing you at St. Basils’s Seminary in Stamford, Connecticut, from Thursday, September 26 (registration opens at 4:00 pm), to Sunday, September 29 (concluding after lunch, approx. 1:00 pm). This Year Registration is available either for Thursday-Sunday or Friday-Sunday.
SingCon is a weekend of lectures, workshops, rehearsals, discussions, and liturgical services (Matins, Vespers, Vigil, and Divine Liturgy) for cantors, choir directors, singers, and anyone interested in church singing, regardless of background or ability.
The full schedule, workshop details, music, and liturgical texts will be posted on here in July.
See you in September in Stamford!

REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE

Christ on the Cross as the Witness to the Communion Between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
2019-09-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 526 West Rayen Avenue, Youngstown, OH, 44502, United States

Catechetical Sunday 2019
2019-09-15 08:00 - 17:00
Catechetical Sunday Intro

Catechetical Sundau Flyer

Certificate of Commissioning

Rite of Blessing – Catechists

Rite of Blessing – Children

SAMPLE BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS 2019

Special Petitions

The Journey to Emmaus
(Lk. 24: 13-35)
Every year the Catholic Church in America observes “Catechetical Sunday” in September. The ECED (Eastern Catholic Eparchial Directors of Religious Education) provides resource materials to our parishes in preparation for their upcoming Eastern Christian Formation programs.
Our theme and reflection for 2019 is “The Journey to Emmaus,” Luke, 24: 13-35. In this Gospel we see Jesus the Master Catechist, brilliantly taking advantage of a pedagogical opportunity. He attentively listens to Cleopas and his companion relate everything they have seen and heard about Jesus. When they finish speaking Jesus begins to explain to them what they do not understand. His lesson plan has three goals:

Break Open the Scriptures
Deepen Their Appreciation of His Presence in the Eucharist
Rekindle Their Hope

Break Open the Scriptures
In his writings St. Cyril of Alexandria tells us the two Emmaus disciples are not among the eleven apostles but could well be from the seventy who followed Jesus. They were acquainted with the O.T scriptures but had difficulty understanding the role of Jesus in the Plan of Salvation. When Jesus says, “How slow you are to believe everything the prophets said,” (Lk. 24: 25) two things about this statement should be noted: First, belief in Jesus is connected to proper understanding of the scriptures. In addition, all of scripture bears a prophetic, messianic significance. In breaking open the scriptures Jesus showed them it was necessary for Him to suffer, die and rise from the dead so all that was written about Him could be fulfilled. Jesus’ entire life was foreshadowed in scripture.
Deepen Their Appreciation of His Presence in the Eucharist
As the journey continues Jesus accepts the invitation to dine with Cleopas and his companion, taking the opportunity for another catechetical experience. “When He was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight.” (Lk. 24:30-32) Once again Jesus is reviewing the scriptures for his audience. Bread blessed, broken and given fed the five thousand and the participants at the Last Supper. (Lk. 9:16 & 22:19) St. Ephrem the Syrian tells us, “When the disciples eyes were closed, bread too was the key whereby their eyes were opened to recognize the omniscient.” (Hymn on Paradise 15:4)
The structure of the Emmaus episode reflects the structure of the Eucharistic Liturgy, where Jesus gives Himself to the Church in word and sacrament, in the proclamation of the scripture and in the Eucharistic Bread of Life.
Rekindle their Hope
“They said to each other, did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures.” (Lk. 24: 32) “Holy Scripture speaks of the heart as the inner essence of a human being, the core and center of the entire person. The spiritual and moral state of the whole person depends on the state of the heart.” (Christ Our Pascha #747) Cleopas and his companion experienced a change of heart with their encounter with the Risen Christ and reminds us that even in our confusion, God is with Us.
“The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch, but also in communion and intimacy with Jesus Christ.” (GDC #80, Catechesis Tradendae) Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, through the ministry of catechesis we learn the answers to any questions about our existence can be found in the scriptures and in Jesus Christ.

Pilgrimage Bus Trip
2019-08-17 07:30 - 18:00 | St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 5720 State Rd., Parma, OH, 44134, United States

65th Holy Dormition (Assumption) Pilgrimage
2019-08-10 12:00 - 2019-08-11 16:30
65th Holy Dormition (Assumption) Pilgrimage
August 10-11, 2019
Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate
St. Mary’s Villa / Sloatsburg, New York
Theme: “Responding with the heart, as did Mary and Josaphata”
Saturday, August 10th
12:00 pm Food Available at Pavilion
1:00 pm Akathist to the Mother of God – Rev. Joseph Bertha – St. Mary’s Chapel
Cantor: Patricia Dietz, St. Thomas Byzantine in Rahway, NJ
1:00 pm Children’s Activity – Sr. Eliane, SSMI – Inside Terrace
2:00 pm Presentation – Sr. Natalya Stoczanyn, SSMI (Eng.) – Gallery
“Responding with the heart, as did Mary and Josaphata”
3:30 pm Blessing of the Sick – Grotto steps and St. Mary’s Chapel
Blessing of Religious Articles – front of St. Joseph’s Home
5:00 pm Divine Liturgy – Rev. Hryhoriy Lozinskyy – Grotto
Blessing of Holy Water at St. Mary’s fountain
Cantor: Patricia Dietz
7:30 pm Panakhyda – Blessed Mother’s Circle in front of St. Mary’s Villa
8:00 pm Moleben to the Mother of God with candlelight procession – Grotto
Most Rev. Kurt Burnette – Bishop of Passaic Eparchy – main celebrant / homilist
Sunday, August 11th
*Confessions will be available throughout the day beginning at 8:00 am
8:30 – 9:30 am Materi Molitvy / Mothers in Prayer – Rosary / Singing – St. Mary’s Chapel
10:30 am Pontifical Divine Liturgy with procession to the Grotto – blessing of flowers
Most Rev. Borys Gudziak – Metropolitan Archbishop – Celebrant and Homilist
Most Rev. Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, Bishop of the Eparchy of Stamford
Most Rev. Bohdan Danylo – Bishop of the Eparchy of Parma
Most Rev. Benedict Aleksiychuk – Bishop of the Eparchy of Chicago
Most Rev. Andriy Rabiy – Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia
Most Rev. John Bura – Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia
Most Rev. Basil Losten, Bishop Emeritus of the Eparchy of Stamford
Choir: St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church – New Haven, CT
12:00 pm Divine Liturgy for the Youth – Rev. Bohdan Hedz – St. Mary’s Chapel
1:30 pm Blessing of the Sick – Grotto steps
Blessing of Religious Articles – front of St. Joseph’s Home
2:00 pm Presentation – Msgr. John Terlecky (Ukr.) – Gallery
The Contemplative Nature of the lives of Mary and Josaphata – Gallery
2:30 pm Stations of the Cross – Basilian Father
Activity for Children – Sr. Eliane – Inside Terrace
3:30 pm Moleben to the Mother of God – Grotto altar – Bishop Benedict Aleksiychuk
Blessing of cars and buses
Exhibit: 100th Anniversary of Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska’s Entering Eternal Life
Rev. Taras Chaparin – Pilgrimage Spiritual Moderator

Pastoral Visit of Cardinal Leonardo Sandri
2019-06-22 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 5720 State Rd., Parma, OH, 44134, United States

Priestly Ordination of Deacon Kevin Bezner
2019-06-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, 1400 Suther Rd,, Charlotte, NC, 28213, United States
His Excellency Most Reverend Bohdan J. Danylo announced the ordination of Deacon Kevin Bezner to the Order of Priesthood for the service of People of God.
The priestly ordination of Deacon Bezner is scheduled for Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Saint Basil Ukrainian Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC.
Please pray for Deacon Kevin as he prepares to serve in the Vineyard of our Lord.

From Heart to Heart Youth Day - Philadelphia, PA
2019-06-08 10:00 - 21:00 | Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 830 N Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States
You are cordially invited to join Ukrainian Catholic Youth for the Heart to Heart Youth Day in Philadelphia, PA

REGISTER HERE

+Borys Enthronement Ceremony
2019-06-03 18:00 - 2019-06-05 17:00 | Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 830 N Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States
You are cordially invited for the enthronement ceremony of Most Reverend Borys Gudziak as the Seventh Metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia!

Program and Schedule

Mission Days 2019
2019-05-30 08:00 - 2019-06-09 17:00
Starting on the feast of the Ascension May 30th to Pentecost, June 9th we will once again pray that the Lord might renew our life through the Holy Spirit. Throughout these ten Mission Days let us pray for our own parish, mission parishes in St. Josaphat Eparchy and our beloved Church in Ukraine.

З початком свята Вознесіння, 30-го травня до П’ятидесятниці, 9-го червня, разом з усією парафіяльною громадою ми ще раз молитимемося, щоб Господь оновив наше життя в Бозі, по милості і заступництва Святого Духа. Протягом цих десяти місійних днів давайте молитися за нашу власну парафію, за місійні парафії в нашій Єпархії святого Йосафата, та нашу Церкву в Україні!

Mission Days Guidebook

Путівник Декади Місійності
