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“Will of God” bishop milan lach, sj enthroned in parma by Laura Ieraci Editor, Horizons, Eparchy of Parma
Pa.; and Very Rev. Father Lawrence Di Nardo, vicar general and general secretary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. Parameters of the Assembly are being worked on by a committee comprised of lay persons from various parishes: Emily Frye, Sue Snyder, Marjorie and Michelle Glaid, Cathy Crawford, Tom Prestash, Jeremy Manno and Joan Walker. They devised the following mission statement, which appears on a flyer announcing Assembly 2018: " As the needs of our church continue to evolve, the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh is calling upon the members
Bishop Milan Lach, SJ, was enthroned as the fifth bishop of the Eparchy of Parma during a June 30 Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. He succeeds Bishop John Kudrick, whose resignation was accepted by the Vatican May 7, 2016. Bishop Milan’ s appointment as eparch was announced June 1. Up until then, he had served as apostolic administrator, an appointment he received June 24, 2017. Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, presided at the enthronement liturgy. Archbishop William C. Skurla was the main celebrant. Bishop Milan Lach, SJ, said he has received his appointment as the fifth eparch of the Eparchy of Parma as the will of God. “We ask in the Our Father that the will of God be done,” Bishop Lach told Horizons. “I believe that this (appointment) is the will of God and I accept it, to do my duties as bishop and to shepherd my flock with the help of our priests and deacons.” Last June, Pope Francis had appointed Bishop Milan, then auxiliary bishop of the Archeparchy of Presov, Slovakia, as the apostolic administrator sede vacante of Parma. His appointment came after Archbishop William had already served as the administrator of Parma for more than a year. On June 1, Pope Francis named Bishop Milan as the ordinary bishop of the Eparchy. Bishop Milan said the new appointment “does not change
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Sister Joanne Lickvar, OSBM watches volunteers help “redd up” (Pittsburghese for “clean”) during Helping Hands Day at Mount St. Macrina in Uniontown, Pa. on June 2. The event is in preparation for the 84th annual Piilgrimage Sept. 1 to 2.
“Renew, Revitalize, Rejuvenate” preparations continue for assembly 2018 in september by David Mayernik Jr. Editor
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile." — Saint Teresa of Calcutta Saint Teresa's words are among the first you see on a brochure announcing the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh's Assembly 2018, which is set for Sept. 16 to 18 at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, Pa. The words are a guiding force for this assembly of the faithful, which aims to develop a strategic plan of action to grow
the Church and ensure its vitality into the 21st century. Assembly 2018 will be attended by priests, deacons and faithful of the Archeparchy. Each parish is expected to send two representatives, ideally a man and woman. The theme of Assembly 2018 is "Concern for Our Future: Renew, Revitalize, Rejuvenate." The meetings — examining themes of diversity, education and social activities — intend to address the needs of the church through developing and implementing an action plan. Scheduled speakers include Father Jason Charron, pastor of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Carnegie,
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part 6: journey through salvation history to understand the pre-lenten seasons by Father Christiaan Kappes, Director of Intellectual Formation/ Academic Dean, Byzantine Catholic Seminary of SS. Cyril and Methodius
Thus far, we have understood how Genesis 3:15, or the “seed of woman” will one day deliver God’s people from Adam’s sin. God selected out the progeny of faithful and obedient Abraham to participate in this plan so that the “seed of Abraham” (which actually includes both Isaac and Ishmael, or symbolically Jews and non-Jews) will be the source of blessing for all humans. Sarah (Genesis 18) and Sampson’s mother’s annunciations were hints at Mary’s future perfectly executed Annunciation and the birth of him who is called “Wonderful.” We found out that the identity of Mr. Wonderful, vaguely revealed to be among the angelic Trinity at the oak of Mamre, is the same Wonderful appearing at the conception of Sampson and who also saved and redeemed Israel by appearing at their crossing at the Red Sea and even at the mystical overshadowing of a cloud in the meeting tent of Moses. The Angel is clearly the pre-Incarnate Son and the fire and smoke is a prefiguring of the coming of the Holy Spirit. While Sampson as an almost godlike procured temporary “deliverance,” and “salvation” from evil Philistines, the Angel-redeemer of Jacob (Genesis 48:15) will provide life-long saving from womb to tomb. It is he, for Jacob, who is the source of “blessing” for the seed of Abraham. In fact, Jacob’s prayer is considered by first- and second- century Christians (Tertullian, Novatian, etc.) to provide the Christian paradigm for sacramental prayers and blessing: (1) Jacob invokes God, (2) he remembers past great deeds, or the “anamnesis,” (3) the Angel of the Lord is named, (4) who is asked to bless the person or item, (5) the purpose of blessing is given, (6) and a doxology that this blessing should be limitless ends the prayer. Of course, Jacob expects his son Joseph to say: “Amen,” to his blessing the second oldest son over and above Joseph’s eldest. So, Joseph does a naughty thing, he proclaims “let it not be done,” or “not-Amen.” Joseph’s “not-Amen” to this liturgical prayer of Jacob’s blessing for the promise of Abraham to be fulfilled in a child of blessing for every nation is therefore delayed. Only Mary, at her Annunciation, undoes the curse of Joseph’s “notAmen,” by taking on a husband who will support the child of blessing, namely, the New Joseph. Still, it is mystically Mary — not the New Joseph — who hears: “He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end” (Luke 1:32–33). Of course, an angel appears to Joseph in a dream to secure his cooperation, that is, his consent to Mary’s “Amen” or “Let it be done.” In this the New Joseph overcomes the defects of his ancient type, like Mary to Sarah, and Jesus to Sampson. Importantly, however, the prefiguring annunciations of Mary culminate in a prophecy to the line of King David before the political destruction of Israel beginning around 700 BC. The seed of Abraham was being constantly accompanied by Yahweh in its political history. However, even in great prosperity, there was great sin that displeased God. So, the Lord provided for the destruction of the kingdom in consequence of sin. This suggested that sin was the real culprit, not poor practice of poly-science. Consequently, the prophet Isaiah spoke of the politically weak but spiritually strong Davidic King, Hezekiah, as prefiguring of the coming of the “wonderful” child to redeem and save God’s people. In his prophecy we see two entirely familiar elements (from previous articles), namely, the sacredness of a shadow and Mr. Wonderful associated with a miraculous birth. What is more, by use of both the Hebrew and Greek Bibles, we notice that they equally attest to child of promise to be Mr. Wonderful. The Septuagint (LXX) calls the child “the Angel of Great Counsel” (LXX Isaiah 9:6), while the Hebrew calls him “Wonderful.” Both of them point back to the place where an Angel = Wonderful, namely, the Angel at the annunciation to Sampson’s mom, and the “wonderful” hinted at by the angelic Trinity at the annunciation to Sarah. The Isaiah prophecy will definitively secure Mary’s unique claim to bear the child of promise in my next article. n
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“Won’t you be my neighbor?” by David Mayernik Jr. Editor
I suspect everyone has a Mr. Rogers story. Yes, that Mr. Rogers, host and creator of “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood,” which ran for 31 seasons and was produced at the WQEDTV studios in Pittsburgh, Pa. I grew up on Fred Rogers’ television show, which featured Daniel Striped Tiger, Handyman Joe Negri and — my personal favorite — visits to Chef Brockett’s bakery. My Mr. Rogers story took place eight years ago when I met David Newell, who portrayed the Neighborhood’s “Speedy Delivery” mail carrier, and had the opportunity to tell him how much the show meant to me. It was especially a joy to be able to tell him how much my brother and I enjoyed watching the operas, such as “Wind-
storm in Bubbleland” and “Key to Otherland,” which were presented periodically on the show. “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” is a safe place for fun and escape. It also had the groundbreaking idea to treat children as thinking, feeling human beings. Mr. Rogers discussed how feelings matter and if we only have the strength to talk about them, everything in life turns out to be manageable. Not perfect by any stretch, but manageable. “We were creating programs that had very good messages for children. And that was a lot of fun for me to be able to work on something that taught good lessons to young children and their families,” David Newell told me in 2010. “Sometimes the programs live on because they’re such good stories. The stories he made will last forever.” It’s true. These days, my two nieces and nephew watch “Mr.
Mr. McFeely (David Newell) and myself in March 2010
Rogers” episodes on my sister’s iPad. Mr. Rogers’ legacy is again at the forefront of the public consciousness with last month’s release of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” into movie theaters. The documentary by Morgan Neville paints a portrait of Fred Rogers through behindthe-scenes video and interviews
with his family and cast members. David told me Mr. Rogers’ absence continues to be felt. “He was a good friend of mine. My wife and I would go to his house and have dinner sometimes. And we’d go on different trips together. He was a very good friend and I miss him.” n
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Vatican challenges us to transform our financial system by Tony Magliano
Why people
are poor? It’s not because there aren’t enough resources to go around. For one thing, the world produces enough food to adequately feed every single person. Well then what are the reasons? Among the major reasons poverty exists are unemployment, underemployment, lack of health care and education, hunger, homelessness, undocumented immigration status, climate change and war. But a strong case can be made that the tremendous income and wealth inequality that exists between the haves and the have-nots is the most serious reason poverty exists. It has such a powerful negative influence that it also greatly fuels all the other causes of poverty. Just last year alone, four out of every five dollars of wealth generated globally flowed into the wallets of the richest one percent, while the poorest half
of humanity received nothing. Oxfam’s Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said, “It reveals how our economies are rewarding wealth rather than the hard work of millions of people. ... The few at the top get richer and richer and the millions at the bottom are trapped in poverty wages” (see: https://ti.me/2DoaHEV and https://bit.ly/2zXLTWw). And in the U.S., wealth inequality is at near record levels (see: https://bit.ly/1tDx2te). “Servant of God” and co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement, Dorothy Day, said, “We need to overthrow this rotten, decadent, putrid industrial capitalist system.” While not putting it as bluntly as Day, a new authoritative Vatican ethics in economics document, nonetheless, strongly challenges the grave moral injustices of the dominant global economic system that is increasingly putting profit before people. It states: “No profit is in fact legitimate when it falls short of the objective of the integral promotion of the human person, the universal destination of goods, and the prefer-
ential option for the poor.” Produced by the Holy See’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the document Oeconomicae et pecuniariae quaestiones (see: https://bit. ly/2IO7Dbi), in quoting Pope Francis states, “Today, with a view towards the common good, there is urgent need for politics and economics to enter into a frank dialogue in the service of life, especially human life.” The document attempts to awaken consciences to the sad fact that “the number of people who live in conditions of extreme poverty continues to be enormous” — 767 million people according to The World Bank. Reflecting on the recent Great Recession, the Vatican economics document laments the failure of political and economic leaders to develop a new economy based on people-centered ethical principles, joined to an “appropriate regulation of the dynamics of the markets.” For it is clear that financial markets “are not capable of governing themselves.”
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Quoting Pope Francis: “Money must serve, not rule!” But when money rules, it devalues the dignity of the human person, the common good and human work, and pushes people even below the inhumane status of society’s exploited and oppressed, to no longer even being the underside of society, but now the outcasts of society — the “leftovers.” In opposition to this sinfully heartless situation, the Vatican’s document on ethical economics urges us to “construct a society that is a hospitable and inclusive dwelling place with room for the weakest, and where wealth is used for the benefit of all — places where it is beautiful for human beings to live and easy for them to have hope.” Let’s get to it! n Tony Magliano is an internationally syndicated social justice and peace columnist. He is available to speak at parish gatherings about Catholic social teaching. He can be reached at tmag@zoominternet.net.
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Honoring the Flag by Steve Puluka Cantor, Holy Ghost, McKees Rocks, Pa.
Lodge 390 of Holy Ghost in McKees Rocks, Pa. marked Flag Day with a short program on June 14. President Tina Burns welcomed members and guests, reminding them to pray for those who serve our country and those who gave their lives defending the freedom the flag
represents. Our veteran members raised the flag and the assembly joined in the “Pause for the Pledge,” originated in 1980 at the Star-Spangeled Banner Flag House in Baltimore. Concluding the program, the assembly sang patriotic songs. The annual Flag Day gathering also included a social afterward. n
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First Reconciliation
Going back in time
St. Nicholas in Youngstown, Ohio, celebrated Haley Bero's First Reconciliation and Solemn Holy Communion on May 6. It was a very happy occasion
Father Vitalii Stashkevych, pastor of St. Elias in Munhall, Pa., takes a ride in a replica of the time-traveling DeLorean
for St. Nicholas Parish. Father Myhaylo Farynets is the pastor. Haley’s family and relatives were present for the Divine Liturgy Celebration. n
Haley Bero (center) with her family
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Blessing of Graves Father Kevin Marks, pastor of St. Michael in Campbell, Ohio, blessed graves at St. Michael
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“Display of Jaguars” St. Michael parishioner Michael Stanko presented his 1969 Jaguar at the “Display of Jaguars” at the U.S. Steel Building
in Pittsburgh on June 12. Father Kevin Marks took a break and stopped by after working at the Chancery Office. n
Father Kevin Marks, Michael Stanko with his 1969 Jaguar
Class of ‘18 Father Kevin Marks honored graduates during the Divine Liturgy at Hermitage, Pa. on June
10 and St. Michael in Campbell, Ohio, on June 17. n
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Celebrating Flag Day GCU Lodge 360 in Campbell, Ohio, sponsored a Flag Day Ceremony on June 10. A new American flag and Vatican flag
were blessed and raised on the parish's flag pole. A reception was then held at St. Michael Hall. n
High school graduate Amanda Zrile, and college graduates Cori Dowell and Louis Wareham.
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College graduate Jennifer Zackasee, and high school graduates Austin Malutic and Kaleb Fritch. Not pictured: College graduates Adam Macala, Mikayla Vaclav and Reid Pancoe.
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Church Tour 2018 by Father Valerian Michlik St. Gregory, Upper St. Clair, Pa.
Pentecost Sunday, May 20, was dedicated to this year’s Church Tour 2018. After six years we returned to the beautiful St. Anthony Chapel which is located on Troy Hill and overlooks the Allegheny River on Pittsburgh's North Side. This Shrine, dedicated to the "Wonder-Worker” St. Anthony of Padua, houses a vast collection of relics and has been designated a Historical Landmark by the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation. The chapel itself was built in the year 1880 by Father Suitbert Mollinger, who at that time was the parish priest of the Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish in this neighborhood of predominately German immigrants. Today, more and more pilgrims come to St. Anthony’s Chapel to pray, admire its beauty, and to view over 5,000 relics of saints that have been housed here for 138 years. Following our Church Tour, we continued our fellowship and enjoyed authentic Hungarian cuisine at Huszár restaurant. n
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THE FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE ARCHEPARCHY OF PITTSBURGH
July 2018
A special supplement to The Byzantine Catholic World
Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Archeparchy of Pittsburgh Office of the Metropolitan Archbishop
June 23, 2018
finance council of the archeparchy of pittsburgh 66 Riverview Ave. | Pittsburgh, Pa. 15214
Archbishop William C. Skurla President
Gregory S. Popivchak Finance Officer
Very Reverend Andrew J. Deskevich
Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
To the Clergy and Laity of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh: The following eleven pages of this issue present to you the Annual Financial Reports of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh for the year 2017, prepared by Gregory S. Popivchak, Finance Officer for the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh. The reports were reviewed by Hobe & Lucas Certified Pubic Accountants Inc. I thank each of you for generously sharing your contributions as well as your time and talent, in order to provide for the mission, ministry and work of our Church to continue. The numbers before us on these pages demonstrate your goodness. We all have a part in the continued growth and spiritual advancement of the Archeparchy, and your commitment, along with our prudent financial management, are the means by which we go forward to the future. May our Lord always bless you most abundantly in every way.
Cathy A. Chromulak, Esq.
Daniel M. Mattingly, CPA
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend William C. Skurla, D.D. Metropolitan Archbishop of Pittsburgh
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Byzantine Catholic Seminary Endowment Fund page 17 to 18
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Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Archeparchy of Pittsburgh Central Administration Fund INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
BYZANTINE CATHOLIC METROPOLITAN ARCHEPARCHY OF PITTSBURGH CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION FUND STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION - DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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BYZANTINE CATHOLIC METROPOLITAN ARCHEPARCHY OF PITTSBURGH CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION FUND STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016
BYZANTINE CATHOLIC METROPOLITAN ARCHEPARCHY OF PITTSBURGH CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION FUND STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities
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BYZANTINE CATHOLIC ARCHEPARCHY OF PITTSBURGH CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION FUND SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
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byzantine catholic seminary of saints cyril and methodius STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 and JUNE 30, 2016
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Byzantine Catholic Seminary Endowment Fund of the Metropolitan Archeparchy of Pittsburgh byzantine catholic seminary endowment fund of the metropolitan archeparchy of pittsburgh (a pennsylvania trust) STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION - DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016 (UNAUDITED)
2017 ASSETS Cash Investments
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5.065 1,642,043
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2017 2016 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
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Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 2,958 $ Net Assets Unrestricted - Temporarily Restricted
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Permanently Restricted 1,448,245 1,448,245 Total Net Assets 1,644,150 1,494,961 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $1,647,108 $1,534,961
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byzantine catholic seminary endowment fund of the metropolitan archeparchy of pittsburgh (a pennsylvania trust) STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND DECEMBER 31, 2016 (UNAUDITED) 2017 Temp. Perm.
2016
Temp. Perm. Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total REVENUES Contributions $ - $ - $ $ - $ - $ - $ $ Interest & Dividends - 166,938 166,938 - 45,170 45,170 Realized Gain (loss) on Sales of Investments - (4,829) (4,829) - (8,962) - (8,962) Unrealized Gain (loss) on Investments _________- ___ 83,699 ____________ 83,699 _________- 117,243 _________117,243 Total Revenues (Loss) - 245,808 245,808 153,451 153,451 NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS __ 96,619 _ (96,619) ____________________150,994 (150,994) __________________ Total Reveues and Other Support ____96,619 __ 149,189 ___________245,808 ___150,994 2,457 ____________153,451 Expenses Continuing Formation - Clergy and Diaconate Program 70,643 - - 70,643 74,348 - - 74,348 Administrative Charges 8,020 - - 8,020 7,703 - - 7,703 Investment Management Fees 17,956 - - 17,956 15,810 - - 15,810 Bad Debt Expense ____ - _________- _____________ ____53,133 _________- _________- ____53,133 Total Expenses ___96,619 _________- ____________ 96,619 ___150,994 _________- _________- ___150,994 Increase (decrease) in Net Assets 149,189 - 149,189 - 2,457 - 2,457 NET ASSETS - BEGINNING OF YEAR _________- ____46,716 1,448,245 _1,494,961 _________- __ 44,259 _1,448,245 _1,492,504 NET ASSETS - END OF YEAR $ $ 195,905 $1,448,245 $1,644,150 $ - $ 46,716 $1,448,245 $1,494,961
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DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016
DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016
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2017 ASSETS Cash and Investments (at Market) $ 494
2016
2017 2016 $1,168 Subscription Revenues $26,587 $26,343 Subscriptions Receivable 9,819 9,102 Direct Costs Printing 24,695 23,069 Prepaid Postage __1,717 __ 5,322 Postage __9,461 _ 8,780 Total Assets $12,030 $15,592 Total Direct Costs _34,156 _31,849 Gross Excess (Deficit) (7,569) (5,506) Other Operating Expenses _ 460 __1,482 Excess (Deficit) from Operations (8,029) (6,988) LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Subsidy from Central Administration Fund 6,299 _11,113 Accounts Payable - Trade $1,772 $3,604 Excess(Deficit) after Subsidy (1,730) 4,125 Fund Balance _10,258 _11,988 Fund Balance Beginning of Year 11,988 __7,863 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $12,030 $15,592
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Celebrating Pentecost
Class of ‘18 by Father Valerian Michlik St. Gregory, Upper St. Clair, Pa.
On the Sunday of All Saints, May 27, we continued, in our parish family, with the recognition of our college and high school graduates. At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, parishioners Rebecca Wolfe and Morrin McEwen (top photo) received a special blessing as they complete this important chapter in their lives. Prayers were also offered for our pa-
rishioner David Wolfe as he begins his retirement. At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on Pentecost Sunday, May 20, a blessing was bestowed upon our college and high graduates: Paul Clinton, Abigail Schmidt, Marah Hernandez, Katerina Michlik, and Jeremy Stabile (bottom photo). We ask Our Lord to bless them with many happy and blessed years! n
by Father Valerian Michlik St. Gregory, Upper St. Clair, Pa.
Pentecost Sunday, also called Trinity Day or Feast of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, is one of the major feast days of our Byzantine Catholic Church. As part of our celebration on May 20, we witnessed prior to the beginning of the Divine Liturgy, the commissioning of two new Altar Servers, Henry D’Angelo and Steve Hanna. At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy,
a blessing was bestowed upon our college and high graduates: Paul Clinton, Abigail Schmidt, Marah Hernandez, Katerina Michlik, and Jeremy Stabile. Our Pentecost celebration continued in the Church hall as we enjoyed this year’s “Gifts of the Holy Spirit” Talent Show. A number of our ECF students showcased for us their talents of singing, playing instruments, and even telling jokes. n
USC Community Day by Father Valerian Michlik St. Gregory, Upper St. Clair, Pa.
St. Gregory participated in this year’s Upper St. Clair Community Day on May 19. This annual event is a cooperative effort of the Upper St. Clair School District, Upper St. Clair Township, students, parent volunteers, community groups, and various businesses and professional organizations. Even though it was rain-
ing in the early morning hours, mother nature was on our side as we enjoyed beautiful weather during this fun event. Our parish family sponsored an information booth, where Church information and pamphlets were available for those who wished to learn about our Church family. Those who came to our booth enjoyed homemade cookies, prepared by our parishioners. n
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First Confession, Corporate Solemn Communion Assumption of the Mother of God in Weirton, W. Va. celebrated the First Confession and Corporate Solemn Communion for 10 children. Sisters Christianna Rose and Katherine ThedaMarie Rivers sealed their First Confession with Divine Liturgy and reception of the Holy Eucharist on May 8, the feast of St. John the Theologian, Apostle and Evangelist. On Pentecost Sunday, May 20, in the presence of the parish, their families, godparents, and friends the remaining eight children sealed their First Confession with Festive Divine Liturgy and reception of the Holy Eucharist. Nathanael Mark Kline II, Nikolas Matthew Kline, Marija McCann, Isaac Ignatius Ordronneau, Seth Davis Rauschenberg, Miriam Halyna Sich, Alexis Marie Wendt, and Killian Francis Wurzler shared the day corporately. During Divine Liturgy, the children renewed their baptismal promises. After Divine Liturgy, a reception with special gifts and certificates was held in their honor. We thank the children’s parents and teachers for preparing them throughout the two year cycle of instruction and immersion in the Byzantine Catholic faith that preceded this special day. We pray that each child takes responsibility for his or her actions and participation in the life and prayer of our church as a result of their preparation and corporate celebration. Special thanks to pastor Father Vasyl Symyon for having the vision to see this special day to fruition. n
Seth Rauschenberg, Nathanael Kline, Nikolas Kline, Miriam Sich, Alexis Wendt, Marija McCann, Killian Wurzler and Isaac Ordronneau with Father Vasyl Symyon. Photo by Veronica Wendt
Christianna Rivers, Katie Rivers with Father Vasyl Symyon. Photo by Stephanie Starkweather-Rivers Father Vasyl Symyon with (middle row) Nathanael Kline, Miriam Sich, Marija McCann, Alexis Wendt, (bottom row) Nikolas Kline, Seth Rauschenberg, Killian Wurzler and Isaac Ordronneau. Photo by Veronica Wendt
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Saluting the staff serrans honor chancery staff during annual dinner at st. john the baptist cathedral by Kathe Kress Serra Club communications liaison
Each year, the Byzantine Catholic Serra Club seeks to recognize a group in ministry to the Archeparchy, and to honor them. This year’s honorees were Archbishop William Skurla and his staff at the Chancery. The Moleben of Thanksgiving, followed by dinner to honor the Chancery staff, was held on June 10 at the St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, Pa. Following the dinner, Very Rev. Andrew J. Deskvich, Protocyncellus, gave a brief introduction to the “behind the scenes” — yet vital — services provided by and functions of the Chancery, the hub of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh. Club President William Kress presented Certificates of Appreciation to each of the honorees. n
Peter and Norma Kacsur; Samuel Tima; Sister Marion Dobos, OSBM; Father Valerian Michlik, Amanda Singel; Very Rev. Andrew Deskevich; Chet Dudzinski; Sister Elaine Kisinko, OSBM; Teresa Sekel, Gregory Popivchak, Cathy Chromulak, Esq.; Archbishop William Skurla; David Mayernik Jr.; Donna Obsincs; and Father Kevin Marks
Chancery staff: Archbishop William C. Skurla, Metropolitan Archbishop Very Rev. Andrew J. Deskevich, Protocyncellus Very Rev. Ronald P. Larko, Chancellor Father Kevin E. Marks, Director of Vocations Father Valerian M. Michlik, Judicial Vicar Sister Marion Dobos OSB, Director, Office of Religious Education Sister Elaine Kisinko OSBM, Secretary to the Archbishop Cathy A. Chromulak, Esq., Archeparchial Attorney Chet Dudzinski, Director of Safe Environment Peter and Norma Kacsur, Housekeeping David Mayernik Jr., Editor, The Byzantine Catholic World Dr. Courtney Minerd, Victims Assistance Cooridnator — Safe Environment Donna Obsincs, Finance Department, Payroll, BCW Subscriptions, Circulation Manager Gregory S. Popivchak, Finance Officer, Pension Plan Treasurer, BCW Business Manager Teresa Sekel, Clergy Pension Office, Finance Coordinator Amanda Singel, Staff, Office of Religious Education Samuel Tima, Maintenance
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Kress, Norma Kacsur, Sister Elaine Kisinko OSBM, Sister Valeria Evanyo OSBM, Peter Kacsur
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thoughts for our day by Archpriest David M. Petras
the call to holiness In the last week of May this year, I was privileged to participate in the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation held in Contoocook, N.H. In the first session, we discussed Pope Francis’ recent Apostolic Exhortation, “Gaudete et Exsultate — Rejoice and Be Glad.” An Apostolic Exhoration is different from an Encyclical. An Encyclical explains some dogmatic theme or point, but an Exhortation is, very basically, a sermon. In this Exhortation, Pope Francis helps us to see how to be a Christian in a world in which there is little faith, a world that can be very strange and confusing. The challenge to holiness is difficult. One of the problems comes from our own ideas of what makes us holy. We think of saints as sad people, as Pope
Francis observed, people who are “timid, morose, acerbic or melancholy, or who put on a dreary face.” We don’t want to be holy, because we think that does not bring us happiness. In fact, we insult others by saying that they are judgmental, “holier than thou,” that you can’t be holy and happy. This is a problem we have, for when we judge others, we judge ourselves. This is not holiness. In my lifetime, I have had the privilege of meeting people — saints and blesseds — that the Church has recognized officially as holy. The characteristic of all of them is their humility, not humility as self-abasement, but as a realistic awareness of the grace of Christ making us holy. In fact, we cannot and do not do it ourselves. Holy people are simply those who are open to the presence of Christ is us, and in whom the grace and love of God shines forth in joy and love.
One summer, I taught at the John XXIII Institute in the Bronx, N.Y., together with Father Walter Ciszek, who is a recognized Servant of God, a candidate for canonization as a
He alone can make us be the people we were created to be, only in this way will we find fulfillment and joy. saint. He suffered for Christ in prison in Russia, and wrote a book about his life, “With God in Russia.” I had heard that he was a holy man, so I asked him to hear my confession. As he spoke to me, I could feel the love of Jesus pouring out through him. He was so open to God that divine grace flowed
through him. I could feel that God loved me, and after the confession on my way back to my room, I simply sat on the stairs and began to cry. The saints are a model for us. St. Paul, a great saint, wrote: “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). Most of us will not be famous and heroic saints held up as models for the people of God, but we all have to let God work in our souls, we’ve got to set aside our own pride and ideology to let God’s living word into our hearts. In his last talk with his disciples, Jesus told them: “I am the way, I am the truth, I am the life” (John 14:6). If we want truth, if we want life, we must follow the way of the Lord, for he himself is the way, the true path to holiness — which is wholeness. He alone can make us be the people we were created to be, only in this way will we find fulfillment and joy. n
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of each parish to help develop a plan for our future. This call to action will take place in the format of an Assembly of Parish Representatives. The presenters will provide information on current statistics, results of the 2017 Parish Survey, and areas of focus for continued growth. In turn, the participants will be asked to assist in developing and implementing a strategic plan for rejuvenating our parishes. Please prayerfully consider joining the event and offering your input!" Registration packets will be distributed to parish priests. Among the topics to be addressed include: technology and social media; social activities;
mixed marriages and diversity; education for children, adults and new parishioners; and formalized outreach to members who have left the church. Jeremy Manno, committee member, said the word "diversity" has received special attention during the planning process. "We would like to emphasize that diversity is in reference to welcoming visitors, including people from other cultures, backgrounds, and non-Catholics who are interested in what Byzantine Catholicism has to offer.” The Archeparchy’s Commission for Renewal and Revitalization was established by
Metropolitan Judson Procyk in 2002. Metropolitan Archbishop William Skurla, who chairs the Commission, directed it to organize the Assembly for the 75 parishes in the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh. Very Rev. Andrew Deskevich, Very Reverend Ronald Larko, Helen Kennedy, Deacon Dennis Prestash and Deacon Raymond Zadzilko serve as members. In June 2004, Archbishop Basil Schott reached out to parishioners of the Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Archeparchy of Pittsburgh asking them to complete a five-page Revitalization Survey asking about various aspects of parish life and soliciting their concerns
and suggestions. The survey disclosed a Church population of almost one-half above the age of 70. Over the years since this survey was conducted, the population has continued to decline. The current Commission reviewed the 2004 Revitalization Survey; the results of the Parish Census and Financial Reports Analysis of October 2011; the results of a Questionnaire for the Synod of October 2015; and comments from the Pittsburgh Archeparchy returned with the Questionnaire. Upon review of all of the data from 2004 to 2017, the Commission identified six topics that could be addressed at the Assembly. n
BYZANTINE DIVINE LITURGY View Liturgical Services (various times) streamed LIVE online at: St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Munhall, Pa. www.stjohnsbyzantinecathedral.com Holy Ghost Church, McKees Rocks, Pa. www.holyghost-byzantinecatholic.org St. John Chrysostom Church, Pittsburgh, Pa. www.sjcbcc.com the byzantine catholic world
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Lending a helping hand Helping Hands Day was held June 2 at Mount St. Macrina in Uniontown, Pa. Volunteers performed gardening and cleaning duties on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great in preparation for the 84th annual Pilgrimage Sept. 1 to 2. n
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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 8 at St. Mary’s Center, Route 981, Trauger. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for ages 5 to 10. No charge for ages 4 and under. Sponsored by St. Mary’s Youth Group. FAITH & FUN DAY for Archeparchial altar servers is July 31. Scheduled activities include a visit to Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. See your pastor by July 8 to sign up and for information.
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anything for the faithful.” The spiritual care and guidance he offered prior to his appointment will continue. From a canonical point of view, however, the appointment grants full powers of episcopal governance, as canon law places limitations on an administrator regarding certain ecclesial matters, including parish closures and mergers,
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the alienation of property and the reorganization of diocesan structures. Byzantine Catholic faithful, both in the United States and in Slovakia, took to social media to express their joy and congratulations to the 44-year-old bishop upon hearing about the appointment. n
SS. PETER AND PAUL FESTIVAL — Noon-8 p.m. July 8, SS. Peter and Paul, 143 Church Drive, Portage, Parishioners and friends from from around the area are welcome. A large, 30-by-60 tent for patrons for dancing and music. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the live bands throughout the day: noon-3:30 p.m. Bronco and the Rhinelanders, polka band; 4:308:30 p.m. Full Kilt, Celtic rock. Menu incluides homemade ethnic dishes and other popular items: roast pork sandwiches, BBQ chicken, halushki, halupki, pirohi, Sloppy Joes, kielbasa, hot dogs, hot sausage, wing dings, French fries, and chicken nuggets. A bake sale includes homemade Gobs, candy apples, funnel cakes and a variety of other items and ice cream. Soda, bottled water, beer and wine coolers will be available. Basket raffle with premium selections as prizes, bingo, cash raffle and other games of chance.Children’s games with prizes and a Stuffed Animal booth. Church For more information: go to www.ByzantineCatholic.net or Facebook. SUNDAY AFTERNOON DIVINE LITURGY — 2 p.m. July 29, SS. Peter and Paul, Philips Street, Jerome, Pa. Celebrant is Very Rev. Robert Pipta, rector, SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary. Intention of the Liturgy will be for the Repose of the Soul of Deacon Paul Pipta, uncle of Father Robert. Visitors throughout the Archeparchy are welcome. Located onefalf mile from the Jerome exit of U.S. 219, midway between Somerset and Johnstown. FLEA MARKET — 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 4, St. Gregory, 2005 Mohawk Road, Upper St. Clair, Pa. 15241. For information, call the Rectory at 412835-7800.
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dates to remember JULY 4 Independence Day — National Observance CHANCERY CLOSED JULY 20 Feast of St. Elijah Great Prophet JULY 26 Byzantine Catholic Family Day at Kennywood West Mifflin, Pa. AUGUST 15 Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos CHANCERY CLOSED SEPT. 1 to 2 Pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mount St. Macrina, Uniontown, Pa.
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