Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Providence Association 100th Anniversary, Philadelphia, PA

The Providence Association celebrated their 100th Anniversary with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on October 21, 2012 at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia, PA.  Among the Bishops celebrating were Bishop Richard Seminack, Bishop John Bura, Bishop-emeritus Basil Losten and Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka.  "Accolada Chamber Choir" sang the responses to the Liturgy.   Video by T. Siwak from "The Way" www.ukrarcheparchy.us


See pictures from the Liturgy on our Archeparchy of Philadelphia Facebook page.






2.  Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka's Homily



3. Communion Video





4.  Parts of the Liturgy , Gospel, Accolada  Choir, Closing Hymn,...




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Baltimore, MD Parish - Centennial Celebration

(click flyer to enlarge or visit their website)


St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church in Baltimore, MD is having a Centennial Celebration on November 11, 2012.  For more information please visit their website at  http://www.baltoukrainiancathparishes.org/index1_Events.html

Friday, October 12, 2012

HHS Mandate/Vice Presidential debat.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following statement regarding the HHS Mandate after the Vice Presidential debate. 

http://www.usccb.org/news/2012/12-163.cfm

Thursday, October 11, 2012

A Video about Novena service offered by Msgr. Hrynuck

A video about the Novena Service that Msgr. Hrynuck celebrated for over 60 years in Olyphant, PA is posted on the WNEP website.  http://wnep.com/2012/09/26/monsigner-celebrates-final-novena-after-60-years/

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Providence 100th Anniversary


Providence Association, Philadelphia, PA


Providence Association to mark its 100th Anniversary
Metropolitan Stefan Soroka invites all clergy, religious and faithful to participate in the 100th anniversary celebration of the Providence Association of Ukrainian Catholics of America. A Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of Thanksgiving will be celebrated at 1pm on Sunday, October 21st at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, followed by a festive concert program. All are welcome. The Providence Association of American was instrumental in the growth of many parishes throughout the past 100 years through the provision of mortgage loans. The Ukrainian newspaper “America” continues to keep Ukrainians informed in religious, cultural and political aspects of life.

Please join in this celebration of gratitude for the dedicated leadership and service of The Providence Association of Ukrainian Catholics of America. “Многая Літа” to Providence!


100-ліття заснування Союзу Українців Католиків Америки “Провидіння”Митрополит Стефан Сорока запрошує все духовенство, монашество та вірних взяти участь у святкуваннях 100-ліття заснування Союзу Українців Католиків Америки “Провидіння”. Подячна Архиєрейська Божественна Літургія буде відправлятися в 1 годині пополудні в неділю, 21 жовтня, в Українській Католицькій Катедрі Непорочного Зачаття. Опісля відбудеться святковий концерт. Усіх ласкаво просимо завітати на свято. Упродовж 100 років Союз Українців Католиків “Провидіння” відіграв провідну роль у зростанні багатьох парафій через надання їм морґеджевих позик. Його газета “Америка” продовжує інформувати українців про релігійні, культурні та політичні аспекти життя.

Просимо вас приєднатися до святочних виявів вдячності за віддане провідництво та служіння Союзу Українців Католиків Америки “Провидіння”. Многая літа “Провидінню”!

Monday, October 1, 2012

Fox Chase Manor, PA, Pilgrimage 2012

On September 30, 2012 a Pilgrimage to the Mother of God was held on the grounds of the Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great in Fox Chase Manor, PA.   Among the celebrants of the Liturgy included Bishop Paul Chomnycky and Bishop-emeritus Basil Losten.  The choir was from Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church in Chester, PA. 
(click on photo to enlarge)

See pictures from the Liturgy on our Archeparchy of Philadelphia Facebook Page at:  http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.416457325074340.104072.197564070297001&type=1



Here are some videos from the Liturgy 
1.  Video during the Cherubicon.


2.  Msgr. Martin Canavan Homily - only a portion of the homily, not the entire homily.




3.  Procession/Communion/Sr. Dorothy Ann's, OSBM Speech,...




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