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ST. ATHANASIUS UKRAINIAN UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX SOBOR CATHOLIC Corner of 12th AvenueCHURCH & Toronto Street 55 McMurchy Avenue
Jan. 6 — Eve of Nativity Dec. 24thChristmas –C HRISTMAS EVE 10 p.m.: Complines 11 p.m.: Christmas Liturgy (Broadcast on CKRM 620) COMPLINES/DIVINE LITURGY of the Jan. 15 — 10 a.m.: Divinefollowed Liturgy by anointing with blessed Nativity,
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oil and distribution of blessed prosphora
ST. BASIL’S UKRAINIANCHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH CATHOLIC 1757 Toronto Street 1757 Toronto Street
DESCENT CATHOLIC OF THE HOLY SPIRIT UKRAINIAN CHURCH UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX SOBOR 55 McMurchy Avenue
Corner of 12th Toronto Street Dec. 24 — Christmas EveAvenue (fasting &and meatless day)
DECEMBER 2013 Dec. 24 — Eve of the Nativity
9 p.m.: Divine Liturgy of the Nativity, Jan. 6th –Complines, NATIVITY sung OF OUR LORD followed by anointing with blessed oil and distribution of 8:00 p.m. – COMPLINES – Sobor blessed prosphora 11:00 p.m.(bread) DIVINE LITURGY – Sobor Dec. 25 — Nativity of Our Lord/Christmas (broadcast on CKRM) 9:30 a.m.: Divine Liturgy
9 p.m.: Christmas services and Myrovania (bilingual) Dec. 24th – EVE OF THE NATIVITY Dec. 25 — Nativity of Our Lord/Christmas CHRISTMAS SERVICES 10 a.m.: Divine Liturgy and Myrovania & MYROVANIA (Bilingual) (bilingual) Dec. 26 — Christmas, second day 9:00 p.m. 10 a.m.: Divine Liturgy Dec. 31 25th — New EveOF OUR LORD Dec. – NYear’s ATIVITY 5:15 p.m.: Divine Liturgy, -Vigil of New Year/St. Basil CHRISTMAS DIVINE LITURGY Jan. 1 — New Year’s Day/St. Basil & MYROVANIA (Bilingual) 10 a.m.: Divine Liturgy (bilingual) 10:00 a.m Jan. 6 — Theophany of Our Lord Dec. 26thDivine – CHRISTMAS - Secondand DayWater Blessing 10 a.m.: Liturgy (bilingual) Jan. 7 — 10 a.m.: Divine Liturgy (at DIVINE LITURGY (@Manor) Manor)and Myrovania 5:15 p.m.: Divine Liturgy & MYROVANIA Jan. 8 — Sunday aftera.m. Theophany 10:00 10 a.m.: Divine Liturgy (bilingual) and Water Blessing
Early in the history of Ukrainians (bread) Jan. — St. the Great; New Year’s Day Jan18th – ABasil KATHIST - Sobor - 6:15 p.m. in Canada, the community created a new 9:30 a.m.: Divine Liturgy 9:00 p.m. Jan. 11th – VESPERS Selo Chapel - 5:00 p.m. and unique Ukrainian Canadian tradition Jan. 5 — Eve of Theophany Dec. 25th – C HRISTMAS DAY Traditions! How greatly they enrich our Jan. 12thDivine – MAT/DIVINE LITURGY – Soborfollowed – 9:30 a.m. 6 p.m.: Liturgy, Blessing of Water, by of continuing the celebration of the birth Divine Liturgy Theophany supper celebration of the birth of Christ and guide us of Christ with the spil’na vecherja — a Jan. 14th – MAT/DIVINE LITURGY - Selo Chapel 9:30 a.m. in preparation for this awesome event. traditional meal of the 12 Lenten dishes — 9:30 a.m. Dec. 26th – S YNAXIS of the Mother of God for its community on the Eve of the Feast From the Advent hymn “Хто там по дорозі Jan. 15th – NOON SERVICE/OBID - Parkside C.H. Divine Liturgy of Jordan. The event provides members йде до Вифлеєму” (Who is it on the road to - 10:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. of the community, including those families Bethlehem) setting the scene for Mary and Jan. 15th – AKATHIST – Sobor - 6:15 p.m. Dec. 31st – NEW YEAR’S EVE that are far away, our new immigrants and Joseph’s arrival in Bethlehem on Christmas Vigil of New Year / St. Basil Jan. 18th – GREAT WATER BLESS – Selo Chapel those who are alone, with the opportunity to Eve to “Бог ся рождає” (Christ is Born), one 5:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. extend the sharing of the joyous traditions of many Ukrainian carols describing the event JANUARY 2014 Jan. 18th – COMPLINES/ WATER BLESS – Sobor of the season with the larger community of of Christ’s birth, we affirm our faith and renew 4:00 p.m. The UkRAINIAN CANADIAN CONGRESS - REGINA BRANCH EXECUTIVE AND BOARDwhich MEMBERS Jan. 1st – NEW YEAR’S DAY they are members. relations with family and friends. DIVINE LITURGY (Bilingual) From left to right: Tony Harras, Petro Nakutnyy, Ed Lysyk, Diana Dumanski, Eugene Krenosky, Orest Gawdyda, Jan 19th – MAT/DIVINE LITURGY – Sobor - 9:30 a.m. January 6 The Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Ukrainian tradition holds that children have 7:00 p.m. Ken Mazur, Mary Vogel, Vera Feduschak, Gerry Luciuk, Holly Paluck, Linda Slade, Wayne Hydeman MOOSE JAW CKRM (620 AM) members it represents continues with the received their rewards from St. Nicholas (on Jan. 6th – THEOPHANY OF OUR LORD Jan 12th – AFTERNOON SERVICE Descent of the Holy Spirit tradition of providing greetings through this Dec. 19) and, in the tradition of the western DIVINE LITURGY (Bilingual) ST. VOLODYMYR ORTHODOX CHURCH Divine Liturgy vehicle to the community at large during world, we prepare for the appearance of gifts & WATER BLESSING 3:00 p.m. this festive season. As per our tradition, we under the Christmas tree — gifts chosen with 11 p.m. 10:00 a.m. By Rachele Odnokon on Christmas Eve. To start the celebration, many of the Christmas traditions have, in fact, particularly in Canada where Ukrainian Christmas CANDIAC extend wishes that you have a beautiful care and love for the recipient — gifts that will UKRAINIAN OF CANADA REGINA BOARD: is not an official Jan. 6th – JULIAN CHRISTMAS EVE. For L-P Specialty Products families have the childrenTHE look for the first star inCOUNCIL been adopted from the ancient pagan celebration North American holiday. Because Jan 18th – M AT/DIVINE LITURGY Christmas season and a New Year of January 7 be opened according to family tradition on either Back Row – left to right: Riley Lewis (Member at Large), CHRISTMAS SERVICES & hristmas is a longstanding tradition the eastern evening sky, which symbolizes the of the Winter Solstice, including the 12 courses of it is not recognized as such, people may need ST. MICHAEL PARISH peace, happiness and good health. Christmas Eve or Christmas day. MYROVANIA CJTR (91.3 FM) Jeannette (Office Administrator), Feduschak (Member near and dear to almost all Canadians star that led the Three Wise Blakeley Men to Bethlehem. the Christmas Vera Eve Supper. In pagan times, theat12Large), to take time off from work or school in order to 10:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Васtheцими Святами, One of the traditions dear to the heart ofOnce many Christmas Radio Special Dumanski (Ukrainian of represented Prosvita) the 12 moons of the year, but celebrate thisВіншую of various cultural backgrounds. the star is Bill spotted, Sviata Vechera may Society dishes holy day on traditional date. щоби Ви їх WEYBURN і других дочекали Jan. 7th – DIVINE LITURGY (@ Manor) in the Ukrainian community is that of making However, the holiday has many different begin, with a Front procession carried in the Christian the 12 dishes represent the This has ledопровадали to many Ukrainian Canadian families в щастю, From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rowof–rituals left to right:outOrest Warnyca (Past faith, President), Jan 19th – AFTERNOON SERVICE 9:00 a.m. здоровлю і вNorth веселости від року на everyand effort to gather to share the traditional variations cultural meanings, and the way it in deliberate order, all of which have spiritual 12 apostles.Ed Lysyk (President), celebrating в Christmas on the Americanрік date FREE METHODIST CHURCH Natalia Ostryzniuk (1st Vice-President), много літ. Христос раждається! Ukrainian Christmas Eve supper of is celebrated in contemporary Canadian society significance. “The headMazur of the household at this Traditionally, Ukrainian Christmas celebration in order to be able to visit family, as not everyone 3:00 p.m. Ken (2nd Vice-President), Holly Paluck (Secretary) lenten dishes, beginning is not12 necessarily the same for all. Aswith Dianakutia point brings in a sheaf of wheat called the didukh, involves the whole community. Carolling is still is able to have this time off. As well, some have and finishing fruit compote. Dumanski, Treasurerwith of thethe Ukrainian Canadian meaning ‘grandfather spirit,’ which symbolizes carried on by some, with groups of young people taken to celebrating the Canadian Christmas in Already, far-flung members Congress – Regina Branchfamily explained, Christmas the family’s ancestors. It is placed in the corner and members of local organizations and churches addition to, or instead of, the Ukrainian Christmas, completed their travel plans to has have a special place in the hearts of the Ukrainian of the dining room, and remains there until New going from house to house, singing traditional resulting in a syncretism of the different cultural people, who they celebrate in their own way Years when it is taken out and burned. A prayer carols. The carollers carry a decorative staff with traditions when it comes to this special time. ensure willitbe ready tounique sit down every is said and the father says the traditional greeting, a six-pointed star at the top, symbolizing the Christmas is an important and joyous occasion toyear. supper at the appearance of the Ukrainian is not marked on our ‘Khristos rodyvsya!’ meaning ‘Christ is born!’ This Star of Bethlehem. As Dumanski explained, the for many people. As a secular celebration of first starChristmas on Christmas Eve. They calendars, Jan. 7 istoa share day of the celebration and is answered by the family with ‘Slavite Yoho!’ songs the carolers sing have special meaning family and the season, to a religious festival gatherbut together blessing rejoicing for many Although there are meaning ‘Glorify Him!’” Dumanski said. as well. “The favorite Ukrainian carol is Boh imbued with spiritual meaning, Christmas means of family —Ukrainians. grandparents, children Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood— Ukrainian Co-operative other Orthodox Christians and Eastern Sviata Vechera is a celebration of the birth predvichny, meaning ‘God Eternal,’ which has a something different to everyone. For Dumanski, and grandchildren. Andsome in doing so,rite •St. Athanasius •St. Basil’s Association Ltd. Catholics who followto theconnect Julian calendar, very beautiful melody and lyrics. Some Ukrainian Christmas is an important part of her life, as well they continue with theJan. past, of Jesus, and this is evident in many of the Ukrainian Orthodox Ukrainian Senior Citizen’s Club— 7, asreaffirm opposedthe to Dec. 25, is the traditional date traditions that make up the Holy Supper. For carols are unique because they mention the as her cultural heritage. “As a Christian, the birth present and ensure that the Ukrainian Women’s Organization CYMK Ukrainian Orthodox Youth Men’s Association •St. Athanasius •St. Basil’s on which the Christmas traditions are practiced instance, hay is placed underneath the table and Ukraine, while others are ancient pagan songs of Jesus Christ is very special to me. The fact traditions continue in the future. of Canada Ukrainian National Youth Federation Ukrainian National Federation Selo Gardens by most. The day is truly important because, for the embroidered table cloth to symbolize the of over a thousand years ago which have been that I understand the significance of the traditions Included in the Christmas Ukrainian Canadian Professional Ukrainian Women’s Association Orthodox Christians, Christmas is not about the manger where Jesus was born. “Also featured converted into Christian carols,” Dumanski said. makes it more important that I can carry on many Chaban Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Ukrainian Senior Citizens of Regina & Business Association of Regina celebrations are the range of church of Canada secular narratives, characters and presents that are three round, braided loaves of bread called As many of these songs and traditions are a part of the traditions that my ancestors practiced, Sadochok Ukrainian Regina Ukrainian Dance Ensemble services that remind us of the story Ukrainian Catholic Youth— have come to be synonymous with the season kolach, symbolizing prosperity, placed one on of the oral history, passed on through generations and teach my children the importance of these Ukrainian Catholic Language Preschool •St. Athanasius •St. Basil’s of Christ through prayer, andis still top of the other with a candle inserted into the Tavria Ukrainian Folk Dance Women’s League— through commercialization. Whilehymns Christmas by grandparents and parents to their children, traditions and customs,” Dumanski said. For more Razom Regina Ukrainian Ensemble carols. Church and school choirs have Ukrainian Society of Prosvita •St. Athanasius •St. Basil’s a time for family to come together, it is, first and top loaf to represent the spirit of Christ, who is some of them inevitably wind up being lost in the information on Ukrainian culture, or to discover Dance Company prepared their repertoire Ukrainian foremost, a religious celebration of honouring the the light of the world,” Dumanski explained. The process and replaced with new ones. Ukrainian celebrations in the Regina area, visit the carols — hymns that tell birthChristmas of Jesus Christ. meal consists of vegan dishes, as Sviata Vechera Ukrainian Christmas is a beautiful and deeply Ukrainian Congress of Canada’s Regina Branch the story of Christ’sChristmas birth on begins that long Traditionally, Ukrainian is part of the 40-day fast which precedes the meaningful celebration which is sadly threatened at 1-1801 Winnipeg Street, check out their website and man’s blessing withago theevening Sviata Vechera, or Holy Supper,that held Christmas celebration. As Dumanski explained, by the commercialization of the season, at www.uccregina.ca, or call (306) 757-8835. resulted from that event. The singing of the carols continues in the days following Christmas Eve as groups of carollers visit their family, neighbours Jan. 6 Jan. 7Club Catholic Ukrainian Senior Citizen’s and Ukrainian friends, bringing theBrotherhood story of Ukrainian Catholic Youth The Regina Catholic School Division Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League Chaban Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Live Christmas Service Broadcast Ukrainian Christmas • St. and Athanasius St. Basil’s • St. Athanasius • St. Basil’s Carols Christmas greetings• and wishes to • St. Athanasius • St. Basil’s proudly joins Regina’s Ukrainian community in celebrating • St. Athanasius • St. Basil’s CKRM (620Ensemble AM), 11 p.m. (91.3 FM), 7 p.m. all in the home. KOLOS – Regina Ukrainian Dance Selo CJTR Gardens Ukrainian Orthodox Men’s Association Christmas this holiday season. Ukrainian Society of Prosvita Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada Ukrainian Orthodox Church Ukrainian Senior Citizens of Regina Tavria Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble Ukrainian National Federation CYMK Ukrainian Orthodox Youth Ukrainian Canadian Professional & Sadochok Ukrainian Language Preschool Ukrainian Co-operative Association Ltd. Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada Business Association of Regina Ukrainian National Youth Federation Razom Regina Ukrainian Dance Company
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