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CHRISTMAS AND THEOPHANY SCHEDULE 2017
Sunday, December 3 - St. Nicholas 9:30 a.m. - Divine Liturgy; St. Nicholas
brunch & concert to follow Wednesday, December 6 - 6:30 p.m. Emmanuel
Moleben6:00 p.m. Confessions by Fr. VladSimunovic followed by short spiritual talkregarding St. Philip’s Fast/St.Nicholas
Sunday, December 17 - Sunday of the Holy
Fore-fathers8:30-9:20 a.m. - Confessions9:30 a.m. - Divine Liturgy
Sunday, December 24 - Sunday beforeChristmas - the Holy Fathers8:30-9:20 a.m. - Confessions9:30 a.m. - Divine Liturgy
Sunday, December 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE (fasting and meatless day)
9:00 p.m. - Compline, Divine Liturgy of the Nativity,
followed by anointing with blessed oiland distribution of blessed prosphora
(bread) Monday, December 25 - NATIVITY OF OUR
LORD - CHRISTMAS 10:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, December 26 - SYNAXIS OF THEMOTHER OF GOD9:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy
**Father Basil will be away on vacation fromDecember 26 2017 - January 4, 2018**
Sunday, December 31 - Sunday After Christmas11:30 a.m. - Divine Liturgy (Served by Fr.Vlad Simunovic)
2018
Friday, January 5 - EVE OF THEOPHANY6:00 p.m. - Blessing of water followed byTheophany supper
Saturday, January 6 - THEOPHANY10:00 a.m. - Theophany Divine Liturgy
Sunday, January 7 - Sunday after Theophany9:30 a.m. - Divine Liturgy
Behold, the time of salvation is drawing near. O cave,prepare yourself, for the Virgin is coming to give birth. O Bethlehem, O land of Judah, adorn yourself and behappy since the Lord will shine forth from you. Omountain and hills and lands around Judah, hearken,for Christ is coming that He may save His creationbecause He is the Lover of mankind.
Prefeast of the Nativity of Our Lord (Vespers) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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Christ is Born! Glorify Him! “Angels rejoice in heaven and people exalt today andall creatures leap with joy because of the birth of ourLord and Saviour in Bethlehem”
(Christmas - Great Compline with Litya) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
December 10th - December 17, 2017
27th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
TROPAR & KONDAK: Tone 2, Page 91 in the small, blue Liturgy booksEPISTLE: a reading from the Letter of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Ephesians 6:10-17GOSPEL: Luke 13:10-17
READERS: Today - Christine Hladky December 17 - Fran SoroskiMINISTERS OF COMMUNION: Today - Tyler Woloshyn/Len Markewich
December 17 - Peter Federko/Joe HladkyUSHERS & COLLECTING: Today - Ted Dusyk/Joe Lawryk
December 17 - Pat Romanow/Mark WoitasGREETERS: Today - Carl & Linda Korchynski
December 17 - Joe & Christine HladkyALTAR SERVERS: Every Sunday - volunteers
DIVINE LITURGIES:Monday, December 11 - Our Venerable Father Daniel the Stylite [2 Timothy 2:20-26; Luke
19:37-44]No services scheduled
Tuesday, December 12 - Our Venerable Father Spiridon the Wonderworker [2 Timothy3:16-4:4; Luke 19:45-48]6:30 p.m. - Divine Liturgy (+Gerald Karapita requested by St. Athanasius UCWLC)
Wednesday, December 13 - The Holy Martyrs Eustratios, Auxentius, Eugenius, Mardarius,and Orestes [Ephesians 6:10-17; Luke 21:12-19]7:00 p.m. - Emmanuel Moleben
Thursday, December 14 - The Holy Martyrs Thyrsus,Leucius, Philemon, Apollonius, andCallinicus [Titus 1:15-2:1; Luke 20:9-18]5:00 p.m. - Divine Liturgy (For God’s Blessings Upon St. Athanasius Seniors)
Friday, December 15 - The Holy Priest Martyr Eleutherius [Titus 1:15-2:10; Luke 20:19-26]8:30 a.m. - Divine Liturgy (+Hazel Melgar requested by St. Matthew Clergy Society)
Saturday, December 16 -The Holy Prophet Haggai (Aggee) [Ephesians 1:16-23; Luke12:32-40]No services scheduled
Sunday, December 17 - Sunday of the Holy Forefathers; The Holy Prophet Daniel, TheThree Holy Youths Ananiah, Azariah and Mishael [Colossians 3:4-11; Luke 14:16-24]9:30 a.m. - Divine Liturgy (For the faithful)
REMINDER: Covenant Of Care Forms must be completed and submitted to the office bySunday, December 31, 2017
2018 ENVELOPES AND CALENDARS: New envelopes and calendars for 2018 arenow available for pick up in the auditorium. ONE calendar per family please. If there is anerror on you envelope or if you did not get a set, please contact the office.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE:Monday, December 11 - 6:30 p.m. - Catechism and Adult CatechismTuesday, December 12 - Noon K of C BingoThursday, December 14 - 5:00 p.m. - Divine Liturgy St A’s Seniors followed by
Christmas Social.Friday, December 15 - 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Adult Lay Formation at St. Basil’sSaturday, December 16 - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Adult Lay Formation at St. Basil’s
CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL TREE: Once again the memorial tree has been set up in thefront foyer. Christmas is a time to spend with loved ones, family and friends, and toremember those who are no longer with us in person but are with us in spirit. If you wishto donate, you may do so by placing your money and family names in the markedenvelopes at the back of the church and placed in the Sunday collection basket. Fr. Basilwill again have a Liturgy for all those departed family and friends on Wednesday, January31 2018. All funds received will be deposited into the St. Athanasius Building Fund.
ST A’S CHOIR PRACTISES: will be held 2:00 p.m. on Sundays as follows: December 3,10 & 17 (unless otherwise announced). This is in preparation for Christmas andTheophany as well as for possible Changes to the Presanctified Liturgy. If you areinterested in joining the Choir, please contact Phyllis 306-529-8152, or any currentmember.
DONATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS: are now being accepted . Please use thespecially marked envelopes provided at the back of the church and place in the Sundaycollection basket..
ST. ATHANASIUS UCBC: will be selling sausage in the hall after Sunday’s liturgy todayand on December 10th and 17th, 2017.
SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES: are extended to Anne Nokonechny and family on thedeath of Anne’s sister-in-law Faye Nakonechny who passed away on Friday, November24th 2017. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 at Our Lady ofPeace Roman Catholic Church, Regina Sk.Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory!
THE ANNUAL THEOPHANY SUPPER: will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018, beginningwith the blessing of water at 6:00 p.m. and supper at 6:30 p.m. Ticket costs are $15/adult,$9/student(ages 6-12), and free for children under 6 years of age. Tickets will go on saleon Sunday, December 10th, and must be purchased or reserved by January 2, 2018. Toreserve tickets, please call Rosanne Miller at 306-543-5773.
PRIEST’s CHRISTMAS GIFTS: Tax receipts cannot be issued for the monetary giftsgiven to a priest. This is a “gift of love” with no service rendered. If you are using a cheque,the cheque must be made payable to FR. Basil Malowany
YEAR END IS FAST APPROACHING: If you wish to give a donation to the parish, alldonations must be received in the parish office by Sunday December 31st, in order to beincluded on the 2017 tax receipt. Any donations received after that date will be includedon the 2018 receipt.
THE UCBC OF ST. ATHANASIUS PARISH: has taken on a major fund raising event. Theyare selling 50/50 tickets. The sale proceeds major beneficiary will be St. Athanasius Parish.Please, if you can set some time aside to help sell the tickets, it would be very muchappreciated. UCBC have made arrangements to sell at various events held within theparish, have received permission to sell tickets at the Northgate Mall, and would likeindividuals to sell them as well. If you are able to help in any way, please contact HarryMoleschi at 306-543-4997. Thank You
ST. JOHN PAUL II SYRO-MALABAR CATHOLIC PARISH ~ From India: will be using ourchurch for church services over the Christmas season. The parish has signed amemorandum of understanding for December 24th from 5:00-8:00pm, December 25th at5:00pm, and December 31st at 5:00pm. Parish Council is currently working on a leaseagreement for long time use starting in January 2018. Should you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Rosanne Miller, Parish Council President at 306-543-5773.
Ultimate A & B Youth Announcement:**sing** Christmas time is near! Happiness and cheer! Wait, did someone say Christmas time isnear? What? Well that means our Youth Christmas Wind-up is just around the corner. It will takeplace Friday, December 15 at 6:30pm at the Lazurko Residence. The evening will consist of funfilled Christmas activities such as Sledding (hopefully there will be snow), drinking hot chocolate,Christmas cookies and so much more. BTW: Christmas will only be 9 days away from the Wind-up. So, start celebrating early with all yourfriends! The youth are welcome to bring a friend along. If you are able to attend, please let Lesia([email protected]) know by Tuesday, December 12 at the latest. We would like toensure there is enough goodies for everyone.
BISHOP BUDKA #5914 - CALENDAR OF EVENTS ~ SCHEDULE: for December 2017,January and February 2018. Please see the schedule posted on the bulletin board in theauditorium.
EPARCHY OF SASKATOON: announcing the Out Chancery office will be closed for “OfficeMaintenance and Christmas Closure” from Wednesday, December 13th - Tuesday, December 26th. Poster is in on the bulletin board in the auditorium.
ST. MICHAEL’S CAMP: Wanted: Winter Camp Counsellors: St. Michael’s is looking for you! Come spend some time with us at beautiful Madge Lake. If you are looking for an opportunitywhere you will give a lot and get even more in return, then this is the place for you. If you areinterested please go http://www.stmichaelscamp.com/get-involved/staff-opportunities/. If you haveany questions please contact Tracie Burgera @ 306-533-8229 or [email protected]. If yourequire more information please refer to poster on the bulletin board in the auditorium.
A CHRISTMAS SING ALONG: will be held at St. Peter’s Parish Hall at 100 Argyle St. Regina onSunday, December 17th @ 2:00 p.m.. Everyone is welcome to join us in songs of the season.Freewill offering, refreshments, wheelchair accessible.
LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTION: 75 regular envelopes used - $2395; 3 Christmas Flowerenvelopes - $45; 3 Patriarchal Collection envelopes - $125; 2 Building Fund envelopes - $150; 1Aid to Ukraine envelope - $50; 12 PAG’s - $2175; 1 Visitor envelope - $10, Loose Change - $85.
ST. ATHANASIUS UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH55 McMurchy Avenue, Regina, Sask., S4R 3G3
Parish Priest: Fr. Basil Malowany E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 306-540-5102
Parish Office: 306-543-8008 E-mail: [email protected]: www.st-athanasius.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/st.athanasius.regina
Parish Council President - Rosanne Miller: 306-543-5773UCWLC President - Josie Vantour Seniors Club President - Angie LawrykUCBC President - Mark Woitas Ultimate A&B Youth - Lesia LazurkoParish Coordinator of Care (PCC) Mary Lou Senko @ 306-525-6437
DIVINE LITURGY:Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Service in English; Confessions before every Divine Liturgy Week Day Liturgies - As per the Schedule
MEMBERSHIP AT ST. ATHANASIUS PARISH is recognized by participating in the Sunday Divine Liturgyand by fulfilling your baptismal responsibility in contributing to our Church Community activities by using yourtime, talents and treasures. Regular financial donations by use of Sunday envelopes is necessary for ourparish to grow and prosper.
Please contact Fr. Basil if you know of any parishioner who is sick and wants to be visited.