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SUNDAY, APR 26 th. , 2020

SUNDAY LITURGY

10:00 a.m. English

(Rosary at 9:30 am)

12:00 p.m. Ukrainian

Office Hours (Tues. & Thurs.)

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

CONFESSIONS Before Divine Litur-gies

BAPTISM By appointment

FUNERALS By arrangement

MARRIAGES: By appointment at least six months in advance

WEBSITE: www.saintbasilwpg.ca

PARISH OFFICE EMAIL ADDRESS: parish@saintbasilwpg.ca

SAINT BASIL the GREAT

Ukrainian Catholic Parish Парафія СВ. ВАСИЛІЯ ВЕЛИКОГО УГКЦ

202 HARCOURT STREET, WINNIPEG, MB R3J 3H3

Parish Office: 204-837-4180 Parish Hall: 204-889-9057

Rev. Fr. Ihor Shved о. Ігор Швед Cell: 431-996-2343

Email Address Stbasilpriest@gmail.com

This Sunday – the second Sunday after Pascha – we remember, and we celebrate, the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women, as well as Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. And who were these people? They were a people that exemplified perfect love, courage and faithfulness towards their friend, Je-sus Christ of Nazareth. When we read the Gospel, it seems like they are hardly mentioned – just a passing note on the way to Christ’s Resurrection. But what faith and what love of Christ did the Myrrh-Bearing women show! What loyalty and devo-tion! At the darkest hour, when all had abandoned Christ, when all hope seemed to be lost, these women – along with Joseph of Aramathea – went and risked their lives to take Christ from the Cross, to lovingly wrap Him in linen, and to lay Him in a new grave. And when all were hidden away in fear of the Jews and of the powers that be, when all had abandoned Christ, their murdered Messiah, it was this small group of women who risked everything out of love for Christ – to anoint Him with myrrh and sweet spices. While all were cowering be-hind locked doors, these women, faithful to Christ and out of love for their friend, were amazed to behold the empty tomb, and to hear the words – for the first time ever – “He is Risen!” © https://www.holycross.org/blogs/sermons-homilies/113623942-sermon-for-the-sunday-of-the-myrrh-bearing-women-2016

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SCHEDULE All Sunday and Feast Day

Divine Liturgies are hereby closed to the

public!!! Time Feast or Intention, requested by

26 Apr., Sunday 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy for all parishioners with a live stream

27Apr., Monday 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy

28 Apr., Tuesday 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy

29 Apr., Wednesday 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy

30 Apr.., Thursday 10.00 AM

Divine Liturgy

1 May, Friday 10:00 AM

Divine Liturgy

2 AMay, Saturday 10:00 AM

6: 00 PM

Divine Liturgy

Vespers (the evening prayer) with a live stream

3 May, Sunday 10.00 AM Divine Liturgy for all parishioners with a live stream

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

Loraine Eleanor Lysak, widow of the Late Jack Lysak, a member of this

Parish and William Robert Marquis, widower of the Late Anne Laura Ly-

sack, who will become a practicing Catholic at Saint Basil the Great Ukraini-

an Catholic Parish prior to the marriage, wish to marry on May 16, 2020 at

their home Parish.

If anyone knows cause or just impediment why these persons should not be

joined together in Holy Matrimony, you are to declare it.

This is for the second time of asking. If any of you know cause or just

impediment why these persons should not be joined together in Holy

Matrimony, you are to declare it.

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Church Custodians

Dear Parishioners, Please contact me to help clean the church for a month in 2020. Your

early attention would be greatly appreciated. Diane Pinuta - Church Cleaning Chair

204-774-1350

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Call and visit our many parishioners that are ill or experiencing varous challenges in life. Remember:

If anyone wishes to receive the Sacraments at home or in the hospital or nursing home please con-

tact the parish office or Fr. Ihor directly, at the numbers noted, and we will be happy to visit.

SANCTUARY LIGHT burns eternally to in-dicate the presence of the Holy Eucharist

In the tabernacle.

The Sanctuary light can be reserved , please con-tact the office at 204-837-4180.

God’s Blessings for your

Happiest Birthday

to everyone who has birthday this week

МНОГАЯ ЛІТА!

If you wish to come to the church for pri-

vate prayer you must contact father Ihor

in advance.

Covid-19: A Prayer of Solidarity

For all who have contracted coronavirus, We pray for care and healing. For those who are particularly vulnerable, We pray for safety and protection. For all who experience fear or anxi-ety, We pray for peace of mind and spirit. For affected fami-lies who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety, We pray for policies that recognize their plight. For those who do not have adequate health in-surance. We pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.For those who are afraid to access care due to immi-gration status, We pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all. For our brothers and sisters around the world, We pray for shared solidarity. For public officials and decisionmakers, We pray for wisdom and guidance.

Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all. Grant peace. Grant comfort. Grant healing. Be with us, Lord. Amen.

Please pray for an end for this Covid 19 virus. Pray for the return to our St. Basils.

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Pope encourages faithful to pray Rosary at home

Pope encourages faithful to pray Rosary at home

Pope Francis writes a letter to all the faith-ful, encouraging them to pray the Rosary, especially during the month of May.

Pope Francis is encouraging the faithful to pray the Rosary during the month of May, “when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devo-tion for the Blessed Virgin Mary”.

Pope Francis also proposes two new prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, which can be recited at the end of the Rosary. In his letter, he assures the faithful that he too will be reciting those prayers throughout the month of May, “in spiritual union with all of you”.

The Pope says, “contemplating the face of Christ with the heart of Mary our Mother will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us overcome this time of trial”.

He concludes his letter with the promise that he is praying for all of us “especially those suffer-ing most greatly”; and he asks for our prayers as well.

By Christopher Wells

“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”.

In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.

Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.

Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust…

© https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-04/pope-encourages-faithful-to-pray-rosary-at-home.html