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At St. Stephen Protomartyr we know that we are not perfect, but we strive to grow closer to God in all that we do. Our faith is Christ-Centered, saturated with sacred scripture, holy Tradion, authenc, profound, and ancient - yet completely relevant. As a community we understand that we must know, love and serve God and all people in order to become balanced and complete. This call to profound personal inmacy is beauful and real; both solemn and joyful at the same me. What’s a Byzanne - Ukrainian Catholic Church? Byzanne Chrisans are those whose tradions, theology and spirituality flow from the early Church in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Most Eastern Chrisans are commonly called Orthodox. Byzanne Catholics are those who proudly maintain their rich Eastern (Orthodox) liturgical, spiritual and theological ways, and yet are in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. We recognize the leadership of the Pope of Rome, but are not ourselves Roman Catholic. Our liturgical life is rich with meaning and acons, that speak to our whole beings. Much of our worship remains unchanged from that of our Fathers and Mothers of the early centuries of Chrisanity. At St. Stephen Protomartyr, ALL PEOPLE ARE WELCOME who wish to live a Chrisan and Catholic way of life, regardless of their ethnic, economic, history or any other backgrounds. We are part of God’s Holy Church, here to joyfully lead the life taught by the Risen Christ, reaching out with love and proclaiming His word to all people for the glory of God. If you are spiritually hungry, and if you are looking for a vibrant community to grow with, we welcome you to check us out at <protomartyr.ca> or visit us in person. We look forward to geng to know you. The Edmonton Eparchy is offering it’s 2016 Ocean Commotion Camp Strap on your scuba tank, because we’re diving into Noah’s flood! Explore the mysteries of God’s plan for us and our duty to follow His teachings. Don’t worry though, we’ll have plenty of acvies for all you land lovers out there! Don’t miss out on archery, campfires, arts and craſts, sports and a dance to finish off the week! This year we have three weeks of camp: July 10 – 15 (High School) July 17 – 22 (Junior High) July 24 – 30 (Elementary) The Camp Oselia Society has offered funding for children that may not be able to aend camp because of financial reasons. If you know of a family or children that fit please let us know. Contact Damian Rudiak at 587-986-5757, registraon deadline is July 1 st . St. Stephen’s UCWLC is accepting applications from girls in the parish ages 9 – 14 th interested in being sponsored to aend one of 2 camps this summer. The spon- sorship is intended to encourage parcipaon and friendship for our girls with Christ and with each other. It’s also intended to help those who might not otherwise be able to aend (i.e. financial restricons). Applicaons are available at the table in the vesbule. Deadline to apply is June 29 th , 2016. Please submit to Father Bo or leave in the Church Office. Captivenia is an exciting medieval adven- ture camp for girls! Following a thrilling storyline, you will embark on epic forest missions, tackle obstacle cours- es, create medieval craſts, learn the skill of bow and arrow, and so much more! You will dive deep into the beauful mystery of our Catholic faith through the celebraon of the Sacraments and aending inspiring formaon talks. Cap- venia is operang out of the Brion Ranch, near Calgary, Alberta. For more informaon and to register, go to <hp://www.capvenia.com> Arcātheos is a Catholic boys' camp, which endeavors to offer addional formaon in the journey towards authenc manhood. This task has not been approached lightly, as you will see from the collaborave efforts of the team who help make this possi- ble. This experience is for those who yearn to take on the adventures of life, with the heroic nature afforded them. For many, it has become a “rite of passage," where boys gain confi- dence in their journey to become men of God. Many prove themselves through tests of strength, knowledge, skill and virtue, in hopes of being elevated to the “Council of Knights." For more informaon and to register, go to <hp://www.arcatheos.com> Address 4903 – 45 th Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta Canada T3E 3W5 Office Hours May - July: M-F: 8:30am - 12:00pm 12:30pm - 4:00pm Closed Statutory Holidays Telephone: 403-249-4818, press 0 Facsimile: 403 685-9001 For Pastoral Emergencies: 403-249-4818, press 9 Email: <stephens_offi[email protected]> Parish Website: <protomartyr.eeparchy.com> Eparchy Website: <www.edmontoneparchy.com> DIVINE LITURGIES Sundays: 8:30am – Ukrainian [chanted] 10:30am – English [choir] 1:00pm – Arabic / English [Melkite] 5:00pm – English [recited] Mon/Tues/Thurs/Sat: 9:00am – English Fridays: 10:00am at Westview - English Feast Days: (subject to change) 9:00am – English 7:00pm – English St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church >>We welcome all who join us today in worship!<< July 3 - 2016 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Troparia and Kontakia Troparion: Angelic powers were upon Your tomb* and the guards became like dead men;* Mary stood before Your tomb* seeking Your most pure body.* You captured Hades without being overcome by it.* You met the Virgin and granted life.* O Lord, risen from the dead,* glory be to You! Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. Kontakion, Tone 6: With His life-giving hand* Christ our God, the Giver of life,* raised all the dead from the murky abyss* and bestowed resurrecon upon humanity.* He is for all the Saviour,* the resurrecon and the life, and the God of all. Now and for ever and ever. Amen. Theotokion, Tone 6: Undaunted patroness of Chrisans,* O steadfast intermediary with the Creator,* turn not away from the suppliant voices of sinners,* but in your kindness come to help us who cry out to you in faith.* Be quick to intercede, make haste to plead,* for you are ever the patroness of those who honour you, O Mother of God. Prokeimenon Save Your people, O Lord, * and bless Your inheritance. verse: Unto You I will cry, O Lord, my God, lest You turn from me in silence. Save Your people, O Lord, * and bless Your inheritance. Epistle Romans 15:1-7 B rothers and Sisters, we who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Each of us must please our neighbour for the good purpose of building up the neighbour. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is wrien, “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” For whatever was wrien in former days was wrien for our instrucon, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. At the end of the Epistle parents may send their children to the back of the church to get candles for the reading of the Holy Gospel. Alleluia Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! verse: He who lives in the aid of the Most High, shall dwell under the protecon of the God of heaven. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! verse: He says to the Lord: You are my protec- tor and my refuge, my God, in Whom I hope. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Gospel Mahew 9:27-35 A t that me, Jesus was passing on, two blind men followed him, crying out and saying "Have pity on us, Son of David!" And when he had reached the house, the blind men came to him. And Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I can do this to you?" They answered him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "Let it be done to you according to your faith." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus strictly charged them, saying, "See that no one knows of this!" But they went out and spread his fame abroad throughout all that district. Now as they were going out, behold, there was brought to him a

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At St. Stephen Protomartyr we know that

we are not perfect, but we strive to grow

closer to God in all that we do.

Our faith is Christ-Centered, saturated

with sacred scripture, holy Tradition,

authentic, profound, and ancient - yet

completely relevant.

As a community we understand that we

must know, love and serve God and all

people in order to become balanced and

complete. This call to profound personal

intimacy is beautiful and real; both

solemn and joyful at the same time.

What’s a Byzantine - Ukrainian Catholic

Church?

Byzantine Christians are those whose

traditions, theology and spirituality flow

from the early Church in the Middle East

and Eastern Europe. Most Eastern

Christians are commonly called

Orthodox.

Byzantine Catholics are those who

proudly maintain their rich Eastern

(Orthodox) liturgical, spiritual and

theological ways, and yet are in full

communion with the Roman Catholic

Church. We recognize the leadership of

the Pope of Rome, but are not ourselves

Roman Catholic.

Our liturgical life is rich with meaning

and actions, that speak to our whole

beings. Much of our worship remains

unchanged from that of our Fathers and

Mothers of the early centuries of

Christianity.

At St. Stephen Protomartyr, ALL PEOPLE

ARE WELCOME who wish to live a

Christian and Catholic way of life,

regardless of their ethnic, economic,

history or any other backgrounds. We

are part of God’s Holy Church, here to

joyfully lead the life taught by the Risen

Christ, reaching out with love and

proclaiming His word to all people for

the glory of God.

If you are spiritually hungry, and if you

are looking for a vibrant community to

grow with, we welcome you to check us

out at <protomartyr.ca> or visit us in

person. We look forward to getting to

know you.

The Edmonton Eparchy is offering it’s 2016 Ocean Commotion Camp Strap on your scuba tank, because

we’re diving into Noah’s flood! Explore the mysteries of God’s plan for us and our duty to follow His teachings. Don’t worry though, we’ll have plenty of activities for all you land lovers out there! Don’t miss out on archery, campfires, arts and crafts, sports and a dance to finish off the week! This year we have three weeks of camp: July 10 – 15 (High School)

July 17 – 22 (Junior High) July 24 – 30 (Elementary) The Camp Oselia Society has offered funding for children that may not be able to attend camp because of financial reasons. If you know of a family or children that fit please let us know. Contact Damian Rudiak at 587-986-5757, registration deadline is July 1st.

St. Stephen’s UCWLC is accepting applications from girls in the parish

ages 9 – 14th interested in being sponsored to attend one of 2 camps this summer. The spon-sorship is intended to encourage participation and friendship for our girls with Christ and with each other. It’s also intended to help those who might not otherwise be able to attend (i.e. financial restrictions). Applications are available at the table in the vestibule. Deadline to apply is June 29th, 2016. Please submit to Father Bo or leave in the Church Office.

Captivenia is an exciting medieval adven-ture camp for girls! Following a thrilling storyline,

you will embark on epic forest missions, tackle obstacle cours-es, create medieval crafts, learn the skill of bow and arrow,

and so much more! You will dive deep into the beautiful mystery of our Catholic faith through the celebration of the Sacraments and attending inspiring formation talks. Cap-tivenia is operating out of the Britton Ranch, near Calgary, Alberta. For more information and to register, go to <http://www.captivenia.com>

Arcātheos is a Catholic boys' camp, which endeavors to offer additional

formation in the journey towards authentic manhood. This task has not been approached lightly, as you will see from the collaborative efforts of the team who help make this possi-ble. This experience is for those who yearn to take on the adventures of life, with the heroic nature afforded them. For many, it has become a “rite of passage," where boys gain confi-dence in their journey to become men of God. Many prove themselves through tests of strength, knowledge, skill and virtue, in hopes of being elevated to the “Council of Knights." For more information and to register, go to <http://www.arcatheos.com>

Address 4903 – 45th Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta Canada T3E 3W5 Office Hours May - July: M-F: 8:30am - 12:00pm 12:30pm - 4:00pm Closed Statutory Holidays Telephone: 403-249-4818, press 0 Facsimile: 403 685-9001 For Pastoral Emergencies: 403-249-4818, press 9 Email: <[email protected]> Parish Website: <protomartyr.eeparchy.com> Eparchy Website: <www.edmontoneparchy.com> DIVINE LITURGIES

Sundays: 8:30am – Ukrainian [chanted] 10:30am – English [choir] 1:00pm – Arabic / English [Melkite] 5:00pm – English [recited] Mon/Tues/Thurs/Sat: 9:00am – English Fridays: 10:00am at Westview - English Feast Days: (subject to change) 9:00am – English 7:00pm – English

St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church

>>We welcome all who join us today in worship!<<

July 3 - 2016

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Troparia and Kontakia

Troparion: Angelic powers were upon Your tomb* and the guards became like dead men;* Mary stood before Your tomb* seeking Your most pure body.* You captured Hades without being overcome by it.* You met the Virgin and granted life.* O Lord, risen from the dead,* glory be to You!

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

Kontakion, Tone 6: With His life-giving hand* Christ our God, the Giver of life,* raised all the dead from the murky abyss* and bestowed resurrection upon humanity.* He is for all the Saviour,* the resurrection and the life, and the God of all.

Now and for ever and ever. Amen.

Theotokion, Tone 6: Undaunted patroness of Christians,* O steadfast intermediary with the Creator,* turn not away from the suppliant voices of sinners,* but in your kindness come to help us who cry out to you in faith.* Be quick to intercede, make haste to plead,* for you are ever the patroness of those who honour you, O Mother of God.

Prokeimenon

Save Your people, O Lord, * and bless Your inheritance.

verse: Unto You I will cry, O Lord, my God, lest You turn from me in silence.

Save Your people, O Lord, * and bless Your inheritance.

Epistle Romans 15:1-7

B rothers and Sisters, we who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the

weak, and not to please ourselves. Each of us must please our neighbour for the good purpose of building up the neighbour. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is

written, “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

At the end of the Epistle parents may send their children to the back of the church to get candles

for the reading of the Holy Gospel.

Alleluia

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

verse: He who lives in the aid of the Most High, shall dwell under the protection of the God of heaven.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

verse: He says to the Lord: You are my protec-tor and my refuge, my God, in Whom I hope.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Gospel Matthew 9:27-35

A t that time, Jesus was passing on, two blind men followed him, crying out and

saying "Have pity on us, Son of David!" And when he had reached the house, the blind men came to him. And Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I can do this to you?" They answered him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "Let it be done to you according to your faith." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus strictly charged them, saying, "See that no one knows of this!" But they went out and spread his fame abroad throughout all that district. Now as they were going out, behold, there was brought to him a

HOLY MYSTERIES

Confession:

Sundays and Feast days one-half hour before Divine Liturgies, and by appointment.

Marriage: Arrangements with Fr. Bo.

Baptism-Chrismation-Eucharist: Arrangements with Fr. Bo.

Anointing of the Sick: For emergencies call 403-249-4818, press 9 .

Funeral: Arrangements with Fr. Bo.

________________________

CLERGY and RELIGIOUS

Pastor: Fr. Mark A. Bayrock 403-249-4818, ext. 201 <[email protected]> <www.sviaschenik.com>

Assistant Pastor: Fr. Bo (Bohdan) Nahachewsky 403-249-4818, ext. 202 <[email protected]>

Pastor, St. Basil’s Melkite Catholic Church Fr. Ephrem Kardouh 1-514-223-1664 403-249-4818, ext. 302 <[email protected]> <www.facebook.com/St-Basils-Melkite-Greek-Catholic-Church-Calgary-1567658193459037/>

_______________________

PARISH OFFICE

Parish Office Administrator Teri deJonge 403-249-4818, ext. 0 <[email protected]>

MAINTENANCE

John Kowal 403-249-4818, ext. 207 <[email protected]>

HALL RENTAL INQUIRIES

Brett Bernakevitch Director, Parish Centre Management 403-615-9561 <[email protected]>

HALL KITCHEN 403-249-4818, ext. 204

dumb man possessed by a devil. And when the devil had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never has the like of this been seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "By the prince of devils he casts out devils." And Jesus was going about all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching

the Good News of the kingdom, and curing every kind of disease and infirmity in the people.

Communion Hymn

Praise the Lord from the heavens;* praise Him in the highest.* Alleluia, alleluia,* alleluia.

Sayings of the Church Fathers

H ow many myriads there are of evil demons and how numberless are their

varied wiles! They urge us to speak evil of one another, or, speaking sweet

words, to conceal bitterness in our hearts, to criticize the outer aspect of our

brother, while we harbor a wild beast in ourselves, to quarrel among ourselves and op-

pose one another, wishing to have our own way and appear as the most upright. Every

man who enjoys sinful thoughts falls willingly when he welcomes (as in sympathy with)

the suggestions of the enemies and when he expects to justify himself solely by his visible

deeds, while within he is the abode of the spirit of wickedness, who teaches him every

evil. The body of such a man will be full of shameful uncleanness - for he becomes a prey

to devilish passions, which he does not repulse from himself. Demons are not visible bod-

ies, but we become their bodies when our souls accept dark thoughts from them. For,

having accepted these thoughts, we accept the demons themselves and make them bodily

manifest.

It is known that the body has three kinds of carnal movements. The first is a natural

movement, inherent in it, which does not produce anything (sinful, burdening the con-

science) without the consent of the soul and merely lets it be known that it exists in the

body. The second kind of movement in the body is produced by too abundant food and

drink, when the resulting heat in the blood stimulates the body to fight against the soul

and urges it towards impure lusts. Wherefore the Apostle says: "be not drunk with wine,

wherein is excess" (Ephesians 5:18). In the same way the Lord commands His disciples in

the Gospels: "take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with

surfeiting, and drunkenness" (Luke 21:34). And those who are monks, and are zealous to

achieve the full measure of sanctity and purity, should take particular care always to keep

themselves such that they can say with the Apostle, "I keep under my body, and bring it

into subjection" (1 Corinthians 9:27). The third movement comes from the evil spirits, who

thus tempt us out of envy and try to weaken those who have found purity (who are al-

ready monks), or to lead astray from the path those who wish to enter into the door of

purity (that is, those who are as yet on the threshold of monkhood). However, if a man

arms himself with patience and an unswerving faithfulness to the commandments of God,

the Holy Spirit will teach his mind how to purify his soul and body from such movements.

-St Anthony the Great, "Early Fathers From the Philokalia," by E. Kadloubovsky and G.E.H.

Palmer, (London: Faber and Faber, 1954

To the parents of our young children

may we suggest…

Relax! God put the wiggle in children;

don’t feel you have to suppress it in

God’s house. But do prevent them from

kicking people in the pews.

Sit towards the front where it is easier to

see and hear.

Quietly explain the parts of the Liturgy

to your children.

Sing the hymns, pray and voice the re-

sponses. Children learn liturgical

behaviours by copying you.

If you need to leave Liturgy with your

child, please feel free to do so, but

please come back. You can also take

advantage of the “cry room”.

Remember that the way we welcome

children in church directly affects the

way they respond to Church, to God and

to Christ. Let them know that they are

at home in this sacred space.

We love pew art! Please use the blank

papers and colouring sheets provided in

the “cry room” (not pew envelopes) for

your child to draw us some

beautiful art. We can hang them on our

parish bulletin boards for all to enjoy.

Do your best to attend Liturgy on time.

In fact we’d love it if you would come up

to the priests before service and give

them a “high five”. When kids know the

priest they feel more

comfortable.

To the members of our parish…

A smile of encouragement is always

welcome to parents with small, active

children.

MASSIVE CHURCH CLEAN-UP - DON’T FORGET!!

On July 4 - 8, 2016, we will be cleaning out all the corners, cupboards, closets and storage rooms in the whole church.

We ask all groups and Individuals to:

Clean up your stuff in the whole building prior to this date. (Make sure you can access all your gear, equipment, paper, binders, files etc. by booking the room and time you will be in to clean with the Office Administrator)

Get a pink “cleaned & sorted” paper from the main office, fill it out, and tape it on all the stuff you have cleaned up and want to keep.

Things without a pink “cleaned & sorted” paper attached to them will be assumed abandoned or for general church use. These non-labeled items will then be gone through and dealt with as the cleaners / organizers see fit.

We may ask you (your organization/ministry) to move your stuff to a particular area to keep things orderly. (For example: Sunday School stuff should be together in the Class Rooms, Knights stuff in the Knight’s storage area, Choir stuff in the choir loft, etc…)

Thanks for your cooperation!

ANNUAL JOINT STAMPEDE BREAKFAST together with our very

good neighbor, the Glamorgan Church, will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016 from

9:00-11:00am. Volunteers are need-

ed to help set up, serve and clean up.

This is a community out-reach event

that feeds up to 800 people each

year! Please contact our Hospitality

Director Carolyn Sclanders at 403-238-4736 or

403-828-4736 to volunteer to help for this fun

event. Sign up sheets are in the atrium as well.

See all you cowpokes there!

Mothers and Fathers in Action

(M.A.F.I.A.): A group for parents and

little ones from ‘in utero’ to Grade 6.

Contact: Zenon Berg

<[email protected]>

Sunday School: A program run on most

Sundays during the 10:30am Divine

Liturgy for preschoolers age 4 through

grade 2 children.

Contact: Lynsey Lowey

<[email protected]>

First Solemn Communion (FSC):

Sacramental Classes for children around

GRADE 2 who are ready to approach for

the Sacraments of Reconciliation and

Eucharist on their own.

Contact: Karen McMillan

<[email protected]>

Children of Mary & Altar Servers:

Elementary school children who have

completed their FSC, are encouraged to

get involved by serving at the Altar,

learning, playing and growing together.

Contact: Fr. Bo Nahachewsky

<[email protected]>

Junior Youth & Senior Youth: This is an

active group of Jr. & Sr. High School

students who work, play and grow

together in Christ.

Contact: Philip Bird

<[email protected]>

Young Adults: Those aged 18 - 35 are

encouraged to gather as a community

and learn, embrace and celebrate their

faith.

Contact: Philip Bird

<[email protected]>

Adult Catechism (RCIA): This program

is open to Adults and Teens who want to

receive the sacraments or just

understand the faith.

Contact: Fr. Bo Nahachewsky

<[email protected]>

Bible Study: On many Mondays we

study our faith through Sacred Scripture.

Join us.

Contact: Fr. Bo Nahachewsky

<[email protected]>

LITURGICAL HELP

EPISTLE READERS 8:30am - Myron & Larysa Gelleta 10:30am - Linda & Clayton Woitas 5:00pm - Patricia Harasym

HOSTS/USHERS 8:30am - Myron & Larysa Gelleta 10:30am - Linda & Clayton Woitas

ROSARY (10:00am): Donna Korchinski

ARK STORE - TBA

PRAYER & CATECHESIS

PLEASE NOTE: There are 3 changes to our weekday Divine Liturgy schedule as follows:

Friday Divine Liturgies will be held at 10:00am at Westview ONLY; no 9:00am liturgies on Fridays until further notice.

There will no longer be Divine Liturgies EVERY WEDNESDAY until further notice.

Fr. Bo will be away on holidays July 18 - August 12 so there will be NO WEEKDAY OR SATURDAY Divine Liturgies during this time, except the Friday liturgies at Westview.

TODAY, JULY 3 will be Fr. Mark’s last day before he heads out on Sabbatical tomor-row. We welcome everyone to join us for some farewell fellowship in the hall after the 10:30am Divine Liturgy.

Liturgy Intentions

for this week:

Saturday, July 2:

9:00am – for the intentions and

needs of all parishioners

Sunday, July 3 - SEVENTH SUNDAY

AFTER PENTECOST:

8:30am – for the intentions and

needs of all parishioners

10:30am – for blessings for health

and healing for Natalie Tysowski

5:00pm – for the intentions and

needs of all parishioners

Monday, July 4:

9:00am – for the intentions and

needs of all parishioners

Tuesday, July 5:

9:00am – in memory for the repose

of the soul of +Erynn Jezowski

Wednesday, July 6:

9:00am – No Divine Liturgy

Thursday, July 7:

9:00am – for blessings for peace and

healing for Miriam & Neil Bouvier

Friday, July 8:

9:00am – for the intentions and

needs of all parishioners

Saturday, July 9:

9:00am – for the intentions and

needs of all parishioners

Sunday, July 10 - EIGHTH SUNDAY

AFTER PENTECOST:

8:30am – for the intentions and

needs of all parishioners

10:30am – for blessings on the 20th

Anniversary of Dr. Andrew and Irene

Demchuk

5:00pm – for the intentions and

needs of all parishioners

I ’m writing this reflection piece on a Saturday night, as one of the

many loose ends to tie up before leaving on my appointed sabbatical.

(Actually, I gotta lot of loose ends—more than I anticipated. So many papers!

And boxes of KraftD and Girl Guide cookies! But I digress.) When I looked

at the calendar some time ago, I realized July 1st (official start date of sabbati-

cal) is so close to Sunday, July 3rd, that it seemed best to look forward to cel-

ebrating services, preaching, and seeing everyone one last time, as opposed to

quietly “sneaking out the door” on the previous Friday.

That’s because there is an almost unspeakable beauty and dignity when we

stand before the altar of God in the Divine Liturgy—me, as His unworthy

priest, and you, as the priesthood of all believers.

Thank you to many for this incredible opportunity and life-changing experi-

ence of eleven months’ planned sabbatical. I will be back June 1st 2017.

My website blog will have all the latest news and pictures. Check out

<www.sviaschenik.com>

My cellphone will be off for the most part; please consider refraining from tex-

ting or calling after August 24th as I will be either in retreat at Combermere, or

on the road, or in San Francisco, or finally in Rome and Ukraine.

My personal email address is the best and preferred way to get in touch, at

<[email protected]> I do have Skype; look for me at

<markabayrock> and make a request to be added to my contact list.

All parish-based communications via email can continue as before, but natural-

ly will not be responded to and instead, will simply accumulate without issue.

Bishop David has clarified, in a recent email, how leadership continues in the

parish in my absence: “ … the parochial administrator [Fr Bohdan Nahachew-

sky] has the same rights and obligations as the pastor [Fr Mark Bayrock]”,

has “… full responsibility for the parish during this time”, and is to “insure the

catechetical, liturgical, and pastoral life of the parish continues to thrive….”

God is good, all the time.

His goodness, mercy, love, forgiveness I will proclaim and honor all my days.

But your kindness to me and fellowship in prayer, as

the congregation of St Stephens, I will likewise honor

and cherish wherever I happen to be. Sundays I will

always lift you up to the Lord of Hosts.

Pray for me as I pray for you.

-Fr MArk

ST. STEPHEN CHARITABLE

COMMITTEES, ACTIVITIES &

ORGANIZATIONS

Charity Subcommittee: Coordinate

and market the efforts of all parish

charitable activity.

Contact: Eugene Woychyshyn

587-891-9898;

<[email protected]>

Pass It On: Donates clothing to needy

families in Calgary.

Contact: Theresa Lewchuk

403-208-0850;

<[email protected]>

Men’s Dinner: Annual major church

fundraiser for capital expenses plus Inn

From the Cold endeavours.

Contact: Greg Bobyn

403-271-0011; <[email protected]>

The Helping Others Network:

Distributes used furnishings and

clothing to the needy.

Contact: Des Peplinski

403-238-0804; <[email protected]>

Art Committee: discusses religious

artwork for parish.

Contact: Jim Ochitwa

<[email protected]>

UCWLC: Responds to parish and

community needs through

volunteerism, pastoral works,

Ukrainian culture & aid.

Contact: Stacey Bobyn

403-860-2185

<[email protected]>

Knights of Columbus: Provide finan-

cial aid & support for members and

their families, and help the sick, needy

and disabled in our parish, city and

abroad.

Contact: David McMillan

<[email protected]>

Plus 50 Club: Provides social

interaction for parish seniors, pro-

motes Ukrainian cultural events, and

raises funds for the parish.

Contact: Ed Tysowski

403-547-3226; <[email protected]>

Sunday Monday Tuesday WednesdaySeventh Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 6

Our Holy Father Andrew the Jerusalemite, Archbish-op of Crete (740); Venera-ble Martha, Mother of the Holy Simeon of the “Mountain of Wonders”

Our Venerable Father Ath-anasius of Athos (c. 1003)

Our Venerable Father Sisoes the Great (c. 429)

3 Seventh Sunday after Pente-

cost

Fr. Mark’s Last day with us before his sabbatical

8:30 am Divine Liturgy: Ukr. 10:30 am Divine Liturgy: Eng. 1:00 pm Melkite Divine Liturgy 5:00 pm Divine Liturgy: Eng.

4 9:00 am Divine Liturgy

CAMP DECORATING & SETUP

5

9:00 am Divine Liturgy

CAMP DECORATING & SETUP

6

No Divine Liturgy

CAMP DECORATING & SETUP

10 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 am Divine Liturgy: Ukr. 10:30 am Divine Liturgy: Eng. 12:00 pm Set up for Summer Day Camp 1:00 pm Melkite Divine Liturgy 5:00 pm Divine Liturgy: Eng.

11 9:00 am Divine Liturgy

12 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 7:00 pm PPC Meeting

13 No Divine Liturgy

17 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 am Divine Liturgy: Ukr. 10:30 am Divine Liturgy: Eng. 1:00 pm Melkite Divine Liturgy 5:00 pm Divine Liturgy: Eng.

Sandwiches for the drop in centre

18 9:00 am Divine Liturgy

19 9:00 am Divine Liturgy

20 No Divine Liturgy

24 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 am Divine Liturgy: Ukr. 10:30 am Divine Liturgy: Eng. 1:00 pm Melkite Divine Liturgy 5:00 pm Divine Liturgy: Eng.

25 No Divine Liturgy

26 No Divine Liturgy

27 No Divine Liturgy

31 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 am Divine Liturgy: Ukr. 10:30 am Divine Liturgy: Eng. 1:00 pm Melkite Divine Liturgy 5:00 pm Divine Liturgy: Eng.

1 No Divine Liturgy

Heritage Day

2 No Divine Liturgy

3 No Divine Liturgy

July / August 2016

MASSIVE CHURCH CLEANING WEEK

SUMMER DAY CAMP

FR. BO ON HOLIDAYS

FR. BO ON HOLIDAYS

St. Stephen’s Choir: Provides music

ministry to the parish for liturgical

services and other events.

Contact: Linda Dudar

403-238-0461; <[email protected]>

Prayer & Support Group: Accepts

prayer requests for the confidential

needs and intentions of parishioners.

Contact: Marilyn Comchi

403-220-9624;

<[email protected]>

Support Network: Provides support,

encouragement & help for parishioners

facing various difficulties/situations with

referrals to services or help they need.

Contact: Marilyn Comchi

403-220-9624

<[email protected]>

International Trust Fund: Solicits &

invests donations and disburses earned

income to international charities in 2nd

and 3rd world countries.

Contact: Steve Groch

403-239-4699; <[email protected]>

Family Support Trust Fund: Solicits &

invests donations and disburses earned

income to parishioners in need.

Contact: Eugene Woychyshyn

587-891-9898;

<[email protected]>

Calgary Pro-Life Association: Raises

funds for educational awareness

programs.

Contact: John Siroishka

403-271-2128;

<[email protected]>

Snowflakes for Zambia: Raises funds to

build schools for orphaned/at risk

children in developing countries.

Contact: Jeanette O’Reilly

403-826-5481

<[email protected]>

Parish Library: A great place to borrow

great books about our faith.

Contact: Olga Kizlyk Scarpari

<[email protected]>

ARK Store: Looking for the perfect

religious item? Check it out at the

entrance to our hall. Open most Sunday

mornings after Liturgy.

Contact: Donna Chelack

403-764-0811; <[email protected]>

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Our Venerable Father Sisoes the Great (c. 429)

Our Venerable Father Thomas of Maleum; and Acacius mentioned in The Ladder of Divine Ascent of Saint John Climacus

The Holy Great Martyr Procopius (303)

The Holy Priest-Martyr Pancratius, Bishop of Tau-romenia (1st-2nd c.)

No Divine Liturgy

CAMP DECORATING & SETUP

7 9:00 am Divine Liturgy

CAMP DECORATING &

SETUP

8

10:00 am Westview Liturgy

CAMP DECORATING & SETUP

9

9:00 am Divine Liturgy

Stampede Breakfast Rummage Sale

CAMP DECORATING & SETUP

No Divine Liturgy

14 9:00 am Divine Liturgy

15 10:00 am Westview

Liturgy

16 9:00 am Divine Liturgy

No Divine Liturgy

21 9:00 am Divine Liturgy

22 10:00 am Westview

Liturgy

23 9:00 am Divine Liturgy

No Divine Liturgy

28 No Divine Liturgy

29 10:00 am Westview

Liturgy

30 No Divine Liturgy

No Divine Liturgy 4 No Divine Liturgy

5 10:00 am Westview

Liturgy

6 No Divine Liturgy

Feast of Transfiguration

of our Lord

MASSIVE CHURCH CLEANING WEEK

SUMMER DAY CAMP

FR. BO ON HOLIDAYS

FR. BO ON HOLIDAYS