C H R I S T M A S B U L L E T I N

St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Parish

35 Marcie St. Winnipeg, MB. R2G 3S4 Ph: 204-667-9588; C: 204-795-2920

Email: stanneucc@mymts.net | Website: stannewinnipeg.ca Hall: 204-668-6614

St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Parish

100 Yale Ave. E. Winnipeg, MB. R2C 0H8 Ph: 204-222-4283; Fax: 204-222-5332

Email: stmichaelucc@mymts.net | Website: www.stmichaelsparish.wordpress.com

Christmas Season Bulletin December 20 & 27, 2020 & January 3rd, 2021 Sunday Divine Liturgy can be viewed each week on both parish websites as well as www.facebook.com/StAnneUCC

Sun. Dec.. 20th 10:00 am Sunday Before the Nativity

+ Ed Sawchuk by Wife, to our Dad and Gigi

+ Mr.Mrs. Peter Lamb, Mr.Mrs. Dimetro Andrusiw, +Adam Krupa, + Leonard Lamb, +Eugene Lamb, + Jeffrey Krykolowich

by Santos & Andrusiw Family (private)

St. Anne

St. Michael

Thu. Dec. 24 4:00 pm.

9:00 pm.

Eve of the Nativity of our Lord

Family Christmas Service (English)

Traditional Christmas Service (Bilingual) Livestream Only

Fri.. Dec. 25 10:30 am. Feast of the Nativity of Our

Lord

Christmas Day Service celebrated by His Grace

Archbishop Stefan Soroka Livestream Only

Sun. Dec. 27 10:00 am. Sunday after the Nativity For our Parishioners Livestream Only

Fri. Jan. 1 7:00 pm. New Year For Our Parishioners Livestream Only

Sun. Jan. 3 10:00 am. Sunday Before Theophany

+Mike &+Mary Kostuik & +Mike Penonzek & +Tina Mariash (40 days) by Anne Penonzek

Blessings for Marilyn Pohl on her retirement offered by

Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate

Livestream Only

(private) St. M.

Tue. Jan 5 7:00 pm. Feast of Theophany For Our Parishioners Livestream Only

Sun. Jan. 10 10:00 am. Sunday after Theophany +Bernice Ferman by Adam Ferman and family Livestream Only

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS & DONATIONS St. Michael & St. Anne -

For Dec. 13, 20, 27 & Jan. 3

Will be printed in Sunday, Jan. 10th bulletin

THANK YOU!

ST. ANNE PARISH Offertory Counters Dec 20 Lillian Cherwick, Anne Penonzek, Janet Sochasky January 3 Dave Mazur, Violet Walechuk, Elsie Gillies

PERPETUAL LIGHTS: Dec. 22-28 - +Tina Mariash by Anne Penonzek; Dec. 29 - Jan. 4 - +Mike & +Mary Kostiuk by Anne Penonzek

LIVESTREAM LITURGY SCHEDULE from December 20, 2020 to January 10, 2021

A Special Thank you

to Korban Funeral

Chapel for

sponsoring our

beautiful 2021

liturgical

calendars !

GOSPEL REFLECTION - Sunday Before Christmas Dec. 20

As you look through the genealogy of Jesus you can see many names that may be familiar to

you when reading the Old Testament accounts. Thousands of years ago the promise of the

Messiah coming into the world came to Abraham, God told him that his descendants would

be numerous and the Messiah would come from his blood line. When Jesus came into the

world He came as a Jew into the nation of Israel. For years they had been waiting for the Messiah that was

promised, and all the signs indicated that the Messiah was going to come soon. Most of the Jews heard the

preaching of John the Baptist, saying that he was preparing the way for the Lord. All Israel had to know the

Messiah was coming. They had this view of who the Messiah was going to be. They expected Jesus to come as a

conquering general and to set up a kingdom on earth Jesus never tried to become king as He lived on the earth; He

came humbly. The Jews expected Him to come with more power and that is why so many of Israel rejected Jesus as

the Messiah.

GOSPEL REFLECTION - Sunday After Christmas Dec. 27

HEROD who was reigning in Judea at the time of the birth of Our Saviour, having heard that the

Wise Men had come from the East to Jerusalem in search of the King of the Jews, was troubled.

He called together the chief priests, and learning that Christ was to be born in Bethlehem, he

told the Wise Men: “When you have found Him, bring me word again, that I also may come and

adore Him.” But God having warned them in a dream not to return, they went back to their homes another way. St.

Joseph, too, was ordered in his sleep to “take the Child and His Mother and fly into Egypt.” When Herod found that

the Wise Men did not return, he was furious, and ordered that every male child in Bethlehem and its vicinity of the

age of two and under should be slain. These innocent victims were the flowers and the first-fruits of His martyrs,

and triumphed over the world, without having ever known it or experienced its dangers.

GOSPEL REFLECTION - Sunday Before Theophany - Jan. 3

John the Baptist's life was fueled by one burning passion -- to point others to Jesus Christ and to the coming of his kingdom. Scripture tells us that John was filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother's womb (Luke 1:15, 41) by Christ himself, whom Mary had just conceived by the Holy Spirit. When Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, John lept in her womb as they were filled with the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:41). The fire of the Spirit dwelt in John and made him the forerunner of the coming Messiah. John was led by the Spirit into the wilderness prior to his ministry where he was tested and grew in the word of God. His message was similar to the message of the Old Testament prophets who chided the people of God for their unfaithfulness and who tried to awaken true repentance in them. Among a people unconcerned with the things of God, it was his work to awaken their interest, unsettle them from their complacency, and arouse in them enough good will to recognize and receive Christ when he came. Do you point others to Christ in the way you live, work, and speak?

Why did Jesus say that John the Baptist was more than a prophet? (Luke 7:26). John was the voice of the Consoler who is coming (John 1:23; Isaiah 40:1-3). What the prophets had carefully searched for and angels longed to see, now came to completion as John made the way ready for the coming of the Messiah, God's Anointed Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. With John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit begins the restoration to the human race of the "divine likeness", prefiguring what would be achieved with and in the Lord Jesus. John's baptism was for repentance -- turning away from sin and taking on a new way of life according to God's word. Our baptism in Jesus Christ by water and the Spirit results in a new birth and entry into God's kingdom as His beloved sons and daughters. Jesus is ready to give us the fire of His Spirit that we may radiate the joy and truth of the gospel to a world in desperate need of God's light and truth. His word has power to change and transform our lives that we may be lights pointing others to Christ. Like John the Baptist, we too are called to give testimony to the light and truth of Jesus Christ. Are you eager to hear God's word and to be changed by it through the power of the Holy Spirit?

SERVICES FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON

Livestream Services for the 2020-2021 Christmas Season All Services for the 2020-2021 Christmas Season will be livestreamed from St. Anne Parish. Due to the provincial pandemic closures all in person services are suspended. Follow us on social media or visit your parish website to take in all services this Christmas Season.

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Thursday, December 24th - EVE OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD 4:00 p.m. Family Christmas Service (English) Livestream Only 9:00 p.m. Traditional Christmas Service (Bilingual) Livestream Only Friday, December 25th - NATIVITY OF OUR LORD 10:30 a.m. Christmas Day Service: Livestream Only A special celebration by His Grace Archbishop Stefan Soroka Sunday, December 27- Sunday after the Nativity, St. Stephen, first-martyr 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy—Livestream Only

2 0 2 1 Friday, January 1st - Circumcision of the Lord, Feast of St. Basil, New Year - 7:00 pm Divine Liturgy—Livestream Only

Sunday, January 3rd – Sunday Before Theophany 10:00 am Divine Liturgy—Livestream Only Tuesday, January 5th - THEOPHANY 7:00 pm Divine Liturgy & Water Blessing—Livestream Only

St. Nicholas Visit-Replay If you have not had the opportunity to take in Metropolitan Lawrence’s visit with St. Nicholas

watch the replay here: https://youtu.be/IIBSOw8wjOs

Христос Раждається! Славіте Його! Maybe the Christmas message this year will be a challenge for all of us, however know the certain truth of Gods incarnation and birth will never change and that the holiness of Christmas will ring out loud and clear even as the commercial and secular nuances are stilled. Your presence will be missed at church this year, but we pray that we can still gather together in your home thorough the livestream, watching the services near your own simple nativity, remembering the hope that comes from a small child born in a manger. Be gentle this year to each other and yourself, stay fixed on goodness and light, reach out in safe and meaningful ways, remember in prayer the front line workers, civil authorities and those ill or who have passed. Our personal prayers as your parish clergy is that your Christ-mas be Joyful, Gladsome, Holy, quiet, simple and still and that all your Christmas’s to come be Merry and Bright. Thank you for all your generosity and patience as we continue to serve even as the church buildings remain closed. Your support prepares for a time we shall soon reopen giving thanks to God together hand in hand. We must also give special thanks to the volunteers, cantors and office administrator staff who have worked passionately to continue Gods rich ministry in our churches, we appreciate you and love you. Very Rev. Fr. Mark Gnutel Rev. Fr. Alan Wizinsky

Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

As we celebrate this Holy Season of

Christmas, may the message of peace and good will fill your

hearts and home with all the blessings and love that the

Infant Christ Child can bring! And may the Star of

Bethlehem that shines so brightly on this blessed night, shine

brightly upon each and everyone and your families

throughout the coming new year.

On behalf of the administrative staff at St. Anne & St.

Michael Parishes, we wish you and your families a Blessed

and Peaceful Christmas and healthy and happy New Year of

2021!

- Valerie Balla & Sara Gillies

God is with us, Rejoice all you

Nations and be Humbled,

for God is With us!

METROPOLITAN LAWRENCE'S 2020-2021 CHRISTMAS GREETING

Greeting by His Grace, Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak, Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg ...

My prayerful greeting to everyone during these days of Christmas preparation, is that the peace and joy of the coming of our Saviour, born in the poverty of the Bethlehem manger, nourished by loving and faith-filled parents, visited by neighbourly shepherds, and supported by foreign strangers, the Magi - that these gifts of the first

Christmas be part of your life during this pandemic season! Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS COLOURING/COLLAGE CONTEST RULES & REGULATIONS: Drawings must be free hand, not traced. Drawing/Collages Paper cannot be larger than 8.5 x 14 Magazine pictures, fabrics, glitter, sequins, leaves, bark, wool or any other medium may be used together to create a total look. On the back of each artwork, please include the student’s name, age and grade level. Pictures of the entries to be emailed to Andrew Dolhy dolhy@shaw.ca on or before Jan. 10, 2021

HOLY FAMILY HOME FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Now more than ever our community needs each other and we need you. You are invited to make a gift to the Holy Family Home Festival of Lights Campaign. Your donation

will provide increased therapeutic recreation and rehabilitation services in the form of exercise programs that focus on the resident to experience a strengthening of their body, mind and soul. You will enable Holy Family Home to hire additional staff and equipment to have more resources availa-ble for our residents to help reduce the sense of isolation during this difficult time. New this year, your gift will also help light up the Holy Family Home campus. For each $2,500 raised, more lights will shine for residents to enjoy. If you travel past the Home this Christmas season, you too will be able to experi-ence the Festival of Lights. To donate call 204-942-0443 or online at www.lubovfoundation.ca For more information about Holy Family Home visit www.holyfamilyhome.ca

Holy Family Festival of Lights Liturgy and Tree Lighting with

Metropolitan Lawrence. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=peSDhuLlwOI

“Follow Fr. Michael Krochak’s Weekly Reflections at https://

www.facebook.commichael.krochak.771

FEAST OF THE THEOPHANY OF OUR LORD (JORDAN)

The Feast of the Theophany commemorates the Baptism of our Saviour in the River Jordan and the manifestation of the three Divine Persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Theophany is one of the greatest feasts of the Eastern Church, whereby it is customary to bless water which is used throughout the year and used in so many ways. The faithful also take the blessed water to their homes and use it during illness, danger, family prayers and other Christian rituals.

Divine Liturgy & Water Blessing— 7:00 pm. Livestream Only

TIME TO CATCH UP! There are only two Sundays left before the end of the year and if you have missed any Sunday Offering

throughout the year , now is the time to update your donations. Remember only donations received before Dec. 31, 2020 will be credited toward your 2020 Income Tax Receipts

Sacrament of Reconciliation A special

Archeparchial repentance program is available online.

This resource will not be a replacement to the

sacrament but a supplement as

we defer in person confession

during the shutdown.

Metropolitan Lawrence hosts online evening for repentance and reconciliation as we prepare for the Nativity of our Savior TWO live online Penitential Services will be broadcast via livestreaming on the Archeparchial

YouTube channel. They will take place on: Monday, December 21 at 7:00 PM [English] and Tuesday, December 22 at 7:00 PM [Ukrainian]

Video Recording of the Nativity Retreat at the Sheptytsky Institute Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the Nativity Retreat at the Sheptytsky Institute. If you could not attend or if you would like to reflect and pray once again, you can watch a recording of the Retreat by clicking the link below. Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsBXNeeiNkg... Retreat director: Father Charbel Bousamra is pastor of St Elias Par-ish in London. He is a young and dynamic priest of the Eparchy of St Maron and has broad experience as a retreat director - even in a virtual context. He is very engaged in fostering a vibrant parish and acutely aware of the challenges faced by today’s Christians.

CONDELENCES & SYMPATHIES are extended to

Melissa & Jeff Grantham & family on the loss of her

grandfather + Peter Kwasny who was called to our

Lord last week. May God grant him eternal rest and

comfort to the family. Eternal Memory!

A Note of Thanks…I appreciate and am humbled by the beautiful cards and phone calls of well wishes that I received. God

Bless. Love, Jennie Beyak - St. Anne parishioner

Stay up to date by following us on these online platforms: www.vimeo.com/stanneucc

www.facebook.com/StAnneUCC

www.youtube.com/channel UCusHcJVBkO7Ur-

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www.instagram.com/stanneucc/

We have come to a close of another year , a year

that was very difficult and unprecedented, a year

that we had to face challenges ,uncertainties and

losses due to the COVID pandemic. Although we

do not fully understand this pandemic and what

the future holds for us, another year has opened

up to all of us . Another year filled with hope,

faith and confidence in God and that His blessings

will be upon us individually, on our families and

upon all the members of St. Anne & St. Michael

Parishes Let us offer thanks and

gratitude to our loving God for all

the blessings we have received

during 2020.

Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Manitoba Provincial CouncilКонгрес Українців Канади - Манітобська Провінційна Рада

Запрошує громаду – Invites the community to Celebrate Christmas with

THE GIFT OF KOLIADA – ПОДАРУНОК КОЛЯДИ A virtual Christmas concert featuring performances by many of our wonderful Winnipeg choirs, musical ensembles, schools and youth groups. Available from Tuesday, December 22, 2020 on the UCC-MPC YouTube Channel youtube.com/c/UkrainianCanadianCongressManitobaProvCouncil

Christmas Carols in Covid Times A special way of celebrating the rich tradition of Ukrainian Carols ... and the coming of the Saviour that they celebrate! In light of Covid-19 restrictions, church services, catechism classes, choir practices and concerts have been sadly impacted. Duet Maryna invites you to enjoy precious bilingual carols at home, with images and lyrics included to prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth. “Небо і Земля,” the first in a series of Ukrainian carols Christmas words №1: Heбо, Heaven! https://youtu.be/i0-AMe_GeaI “По Всьому Світу,” is the second video. Christmas words №2: Марія, Mary! Subscribe for access to all! https://youtu.be/x1aBbJug6OY Please help us share the joy of Christ’s birth this year! Дует Марина пропонує вам слухати перше й друге відео з серії різдвяних колядок, які принесуть радість вашим серцям та домівкам під час підготовки до святкування Різдва Христового! Downloads and CD available at https:chablukfamily.bandcamp.com/

Fraud Alert: Please be aware that our

parishes and clergy are NOT soliciting funds

through phone, text, or email. Some

parishioners have been receiving fraudulent

calls. If you are unsure please check with

the parish office.

St. Michael Parish 2021 Donation Envelope Boxes can be picked with a

prearranged pick up.

OR

Setup Preauthorized debit donations from your bank account and you won’t have to worry about donation envelopes

again!

If you would like to arrange pick up of your 2021 envelopes please contact the office:

PRE-AUTHORIZED DEBIT FORM

Name: Envelope No.

Financial Institution:

Financial Institution Address:

City Prov: Postal Code:

Telephone: Amount to be debited: $

Weekly Bi-weekly Monthly

Banking Information: Transit

No. Bank ID. Bank Account No.

Parishioner Information:

Payments are to be debited from the following account:

St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church

100 Yale Ave. E.

Winnipeg, MB R2cC 4H 8

stmichaelucc@mymts.net 204-222-4283

I/We hereby request and authorize Carpathia Credit Union (Payment Processor) to debit payments authorized by me/us from the chequing account specified above. Notice of cancellation of this authorization may be made by me/us at any time. Such notice shall not have effect on debits made prior to cancellation.

** NOTE: If funds are not available, a NSF charge of $30.00 will be applied.

Signature: ________________________ Signature: __________________________

Date: ______________________ Date: ________________________

Authorization:

** St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church warrants that this information will remain con-fidential and will use it exclusively for the purposes of affecting the payment services of Carpathia Credit Union.

A void cheque is required to process this form.

Date to start:

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Preauthorized Donations

For your convenience, St. Michael’s offers the simple, safe, and easy method of preauthorized payment as a donation option. If you would like to sign up, simply fill in this form, attach a void cheque and place it in the collection basket, mail, bring to the office or email to stmichaelucc@mymts.net

Contributions can be debited weekly, bi-weekly or monthly

Changes can easily be made by simply calling the parish office.

Please phone or email us for more information at:

204-222-4283

stmichaelucc@mymts.net.

SIGN UP TODAY! Your Church! Your Home! Your

Hope!