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БРАТСТВО УКРАЇНЦІВ КАТОЛИКІВ КАНАДИ

UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BROTHERHOOD

OF CANADA

ХРИСТОС РАЖДАЄТЬСЯ - СЛАВІТЕ ЙОГО!

CHRIST IS BORN – GLORIFY HIM!

ГОЛОС БРАТСТВА

VOICE OF THE BROTHERHOOD

December 2010 Issue

ГОЛОС БРАТСТВА VOICE OF THE BROTHERHOOD

БРАТСТВО УКРАЇНЦІВ КАТОЛИКІВ КАНАДИ [2] UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BROTHERHOOD OF CANADA

Voice of the Brotherhood

Published by Ukrainian Catholic

Brotherhood of Canada National Executive

Editing Committee

Father Andrei Kachur Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV

Bro. Robert Wuschenny, KSV Bro. Eugene Krenosky, KSV Bro. Lorne Sakundiak, KSV

Bro. Tony Mazur Michael (Mike) Kaminski

Voice of the Brotherhood is published three times a year. Your comments and opinions are welcome. Reproductions, in whole or in part, require permission of the UCBC National Executive. Published articles do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions held by the UCBC National Executive.

Deadline for Submissions

March 15th - Easter 2011 Issue May 15th - Summer 2011 Issue

November 15th

- Christmas 2011

Please send submissions to:

Michael (Mike) Kaminski

2451 Swayze Crescent Regina, Saskatchewan

S4V 14R Phone: (306) 789-8880

Or Email: [email protected]

Table of Contents

Page In This Issue…

3 His Excellency Bishop Bryan Bayda, CSsR – Eparch of Saskatoon Christmas Message

4 UCBC National Spiritual Advisor Christmas Message

5 Christmas Greetings from the National UCBC President

6 XXIII Triennial UCBC Congress

9 Excerpts from UCBC National President’s Address

12 History of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada

14 Founding Pastor of Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada

15 About Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada

15 Our Aims and Objectives

16 Installation of UCBC National Executive

16 Installation of Eparchial UCBC Executive for Saskatoon Eparchy

17 Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada Awards

19 2010-2013 UCBC National Executive Directory

21 2010-2013 UCBC National Executive Committees

23 UCBC Branches & Contact Information – Eparchy of Edmonton

24 UCBC Branches & Contact Information – Eparchy of Saskatoon

24 UCBC Branches & Contact Information – Eparchy of Toronto

25 UCBC Branches & Contact Information – Archeparchy of Winnipeg

26 Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) - National Congress UCC Board of Directors

27 UCC XXIII Triennial Congress Highlights

30 UCC Shevchenko Medal Presentations at 23rd UCC Congress

31 UCBC Eparchy of Saskatoon – 2010 Cross

31 Voice of the Brotherhood – Future 2011 Advertising Rates

The National Executive of Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada (UCBC) is pleased to send you its Voice of the Brotherhood and sincerely hopes that you find it informative, educational and generally an interesting publication. If you would like to express your financial support to help defray some of the expenses, please send your donation to the National Executive.

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Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon

Українська Католицька Єпархія Саcкатуну 214 Avenue M South Saskatoon, SK S7M 2K4 Canada

Office: (306) 653-0138 email: [email protected]

Fax: (306) 665-2569 personal email: [email protected]

Dear Brothers, “When peaceful silence lay over all, and night had run the half of her swift course, down from the heavens, from the royal throne, leapt your all-powerful Word; into the heart of a doomed land the stern warrior leapt” (Wisdom 18:14-15). In the joy of the Nativity our great Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ, I greet you this Christmas! We celebrate Christ who is the all-powerful Word who “leapt” into the womb of the Virgin Mary to take on our flesh with the all-important mission to save all things. We celebrate His most glorious birth and the gathering of his people into His Church under the saving reign of His “royal throne.” People around the world celebrate this when we invite all to remember why we celebrate Christmas. It is a blessing to have this publication, Voice of the Brotherhood, available to share the news with others about this wonderful Ukrainian Catholic Organization. May this publication serve to bring the Good News of Christmas to a great number of people. May Christ, who is truly Emmanuel – God with us, fill your heart and the hearts of those in your family with joy and gladness this Christmas. May these Blessings be with you and give you strength to witness for Christ in the Year of Our Lord, 2011. У радісні й торжественні дні Різдва Христового, коли кожну оселю веселить багатоголосся святкових колядок, надсилаємо Вам щирі вітання. Нехай Дитя-Ісус, Предвічний Бог, щедро благословить Вас миром, великою радістю, вірою та любовю. Разом із пастирями та царями поспішаймо до убогої Вефлеємської стаєнки та перебуваймо в тиші й огляданні великого таїнсьтва Божої Любові.

Bishop Bryan J. Bayda, CSsR Eparch of Saskatoon

Christ is Born!

Христос Раждається! Glorify Him!

Славіте Його!



UCBC National Spiritual Advisor Christmas Message

Dear Brothers in Christ: Ісус відкрив велику надію в серцях всіх людей; і люди навернулися до Бога. Христос Господь наш і Цар наш використовував кожну нагоду щоб оповіщати радісну новину про Царства Небесного, докладаючи зусиль, щоб слухачі-вірні зрозуміли Його слова, і щоб їх прийняли щирим серцем. Одного разу як Він говорив, одна жінка з народу сказала: «Блаженне лоно, що Тебе носило, і груди що Тебе годували.» А Ісус у відповіді сказав; «Справді ж, блаженні ті що слухають Слово Боже й Його зберігають.»

Saint Paul mentions the word faith approximately 400 times in his epistles and he preached the necessity of faith to the people of his day. So, from this alone we can see the importance of faith and the need for the presence of Christ in our midst. Not much has changed since the time of St. Paul. We still need to have faith in today’s world and maybe even more so! We live in a very different world, never mind that of 2000 years ago or even 15, 20 or 30 years ago. Society itself has changed immensely and rapidly but the necessity of faith has remained constant. One can say that the need for faith and celebrating the birth of our Saviour is much greater now than it was in years gone by. Why? Unlike in St. Paul’s day, there are so many distractions, anxieties and emotions that plague today’s world. Mankind has increased knowledge over the centuries but it’s what we do with that knowledge that can either build a world or destroy it. Nevertheless, we must still ask ourselves, ‘Why are we here?’ We are here because of God’s love for us; we are here because Christ was born for us to redeem us and this is the greatest sign of hope and love that we can have. Yes, our lives are so very busy, yet it only takes a moment to say a prayer, it only takes a second to share a smile, it only takes a minute to share God’s love with others. That’s why we need to keep strong in the faith in today’s world and share the joyous message of the new-born Christ child with everyone! I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families much health and blessings for the Christmas Season and throughout the New Year! Rev. Andrei Kachur

Remember the miracle…

Rev. Fr. Andrei Kachur



Christmas Greetings from the National UCBC President

Різдвяне Привітання від Президента Крайової Управи Братствo Українців Католиків Канади

Once again the time is approaching when Christians around the world will be celebrating the birth of our Lord,

Jesus Christ. His birth is one of the most important

and beautiful events in the history of the world.

During the Christmas Eve Matins service we sing “God Is With Us”. God is with us in a very real and beautiful way. Throughout the history of mankind, God has always revealed Himself in many wonderous ways. As we continue the work of the Brotherhood in our parishes and across Canada, let us remember that “God Is With Us” and the work load and burden will be lessened and more enjoyable.

During the Christmas season, people whether they are believers or non believers, feel in their hearts something different, more happiness, and more kindness. One sees and feels more good will, more sensitivity towards one another, more sharing of gifts, more visitations and more peace. May all of this continue into the new year.

May Christ whose birth we celebrate, bless you and your loved ones with peace, love, happiness and good health. May the love of the infant Jesus be in your hearts this Christmas and throughout the New Year.

I take this opportunity on behalf of my wife Lena and the National UCBC Executive, to wish you and your loved ones, our warmest wishes for a blessed, holy, joyous and happy Christmas. May the Spirit of Christmas brighten your days and continue into 2011.

Christ Is Born! Let Us Glorify Him!

Yours in Christ, Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV National President Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada.

Знову настає час, коли Християни у всьому світі святкуватимуть народження Господа нашого, Ісуса Христа. Його народження є одним з найбільш важливих і красивих подій в історії світу. Під час Служби Повечір’я Різдва ми співаємо "З Нами Бог". Бог є з нами в дійсний і красивий спосіб. Протягом всієї історії людства, Бог завжди з’вився в багатьох чудесних способами. Ми продовжуємо роботу Братства в наших парафіях і в Канаді, згадаймо, що "З Нами Бог" і наша робота буде більш приємна. Під час Різдвяного сезону, люди, чи вони є віруючими або не віруючими, відчувають в свойому серці щось інше, більше щастя, більше доброти. Один бачить і відчуває себе більш доброї волі, більше чутливості у відношенні один до одного, більше обміну подарунками, більше відвідувань і більше мир світу. Нехай все це продовжиться і в новому році. Нехай Христос, якого народження ми відзначаємо, благословить вас і ваших рідних, миром, любов’ю, щастям та міцного здоров'я. Нехай Його любов буде в серцях ваших підчас Різдва і протягом Нового Року. Я користаю з цієї нагоди в імені моєї дружини Лени і Крайової Управи побажати вам і вашим близьким, наші найтепліші побажання і благословення на святе, радісне і щасливе Різдво. Нехай дух Різдва скрасит ваші дні і продовжиться в 2011 році. Христос Народився! Нехай Ми Прославяємо Його! Ваш у Христі, Брат Ґлен Тим’як, KSV Президент Крайової Управи Братствo Українців Католиків Канади.

National UCBC President Glen Tymiak and his wife Lena



XXIII Triennial UCBC Congress Basilian Fathers House of Studies

Edmonton, Alberta July 2-4, 2010

Submitted by Bro. Robert Wuschenny, Eparchial President - Eparchy of Saskatoon

Moleben and Panahyda celebrated by his Grace Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak, OSBM and visiting clergy at the Basilian Fathers House of Studies aptly started the 23rd Congress of the UCBC on Friday, July 2, 2010. Monastic students ably responded to the Moleben. Kenote speaker, His Grace Metropolitan Lawrence delivered a lively message on the “Clergy’s Vision of the Future and Future Role of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada” In his message, Metropolitan Lawrence compared the role of the Brotherhood over the years to the layers of civilization in the city of Rome, both with amazing changes. His Grace explained how the Brotherhood of the 1500s stemmed from the Trade Guild Movement, much different from the brotherhood of the present day. Emphasis at this time centered on the printing press which eventually replaced handwritten Liturgical books and provided a measure of uniformity. Thus, in those early years, the Brotherhood often played very practical roles, but did not overstep its bounds. In Canada, the UCBC began in 1932 in order to fulfill a particular need and over the years it evolved to what it is today. From the clergy viewpoint, Canon Law speaks to the role of the laity (UCBC) based on our baptism. As baptized people our role is to evangelize. Our baptismal hymn…all who have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ…, reminds us that, “We are clothed in the person of Christ and our purpose is to take on the salvation of humanity”. Indeed, we are called to:

1. a teaching ministry (publications, bulletins, newspapers, newsletters, web-sites) 2. a sanctifying ministry whereby we make ourselves and other holy by singing in choirs,

ushering, greeting, welcoming, producing bulletins, texts, booklets to help people be part of the services.

3. ministry of governance – being good stewards. UCBC governance should care for all; be like the Good Samaritan by providing necessities as well as organization and structure.

As well, his Grace urged the Brotherhood to look at its Constitution and to examine its past. What have we done well? Not so well? We should remember that as a laity we are responsible for the Spiritual and the material. This is not just the task of the clergy. His Grace also asked the Brotherhood to consider the next three years. “Perhaps, like jackpines,” he stated, “we need a fire to find new life.” In summary, his Grace noted that it is good to consider:

1. the long history of the UCBC (Spiritual and Theological basis) 2. decide what we are called to do 3. determine the direction to be taken

Following Opening Ceremonies on Saturday, July 3, 2010, National Spiritual Director, Fr. Wm. Hupalo, led the Brothers in prayer for a successful Congress. Delegates were welcomed by National President, Bro. Stan Kobylko, KSV. The morning was capably facilitated by Bro. Julian Nahnybida, KSV. This session was devoted to reports by the National President, Eparchial Presidents, Treasurer, Audit Committee and the Foundations.



The afternoon session, capably chaired by Bro. Ron Zapisocki, was devoted to business matters such as resolutions, Nominations Committee report, nominations to UCBC affiliated organizations, outgoing President’s remarks and acceptance remarks by incoming President, Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV. Yet another highlight of the afternoon was an address by his Excellency Bishop David Motiuk, Edmonton Eparch. Saturday’s banquet keynote speaker was Bro. Dr. Bohdan Medwidsky who gave an informative talk on “Laity’s Understanding of How it can Live a Consecrated Life.” Group photos followed Sunday’s Solemn Divine Liturgy.

UCBC Delegates assemble for photo following Divine Liturgy celebrated by Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak, Bishop David

Motiuk, and Father Irranius Prestajecky at Basilian Fathers House of Studies Chapel, Edmonton at UCBC Congress on July 4th

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Following Sunday’s Solemn Divine Liturgy, new National President, Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV gave a forward-looking address, appropriately accompanied by singing of “De Zhoda v Rodini”. UCWLC National President, Luba Kowalchuk, brought greetings. Remarks by his Excellency Bishop David brought the 23rd Congress to a close.

Head table guests at the closing ceremonies of the UCBC Congress in Edmonton on July 4, 2010--(L-R) Bro Roman Kravec, Bro.

Stan Kobylko, KSV, Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak, Bishop David Motiuk, Bro Glen Tymiak, KSV National UCBC President.



Newly elected National UCBC President Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV (R) receiving the gavel from outgoing National UCBC President

Bro. Stan Kobylko, KSV at the National UCBC Congress in Edmonton.

Saint Volodymyr the Great was adopted as the Patron Saint of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada.



Excerpts from UCBC National President’s Address (At the National UCBC Congress on July 4, 2010 in Edmonton)

Your Grace, Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak, Your Excellency, Bishop

David Motiuk, Rev. Fathers, Sir Knights, & Brothers. Slava Icycy Xrysty!

Sir Knights and Brothers….I hope you feel that you belong to one of the best organizations in Canada----the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood.

Never have I dreamt that I would be the National President of the UCBC. With God’s help, the guidance of St. Volodymyr, and with your support, I hope that my executive and I can continue the work started by Father Stefan Semczuk. I know we have many challenges ahead of us. With God’s help and with a very supportive executive, along with your prayers, I will try

my best as your president.

The National Executive is coming home to the birth province of the UCBC. In 1932, Fr. Stefan Semczuk and some lay men had a vision for the Ukrainian Catholic Church and how the lay people can assist the parish priest and the church. The seed planted in Saskatchewan grew and spread its roots to the rest of Canada.

The Brotherhood is the only men’s organization that is Byzantine Catholic. We are also the founding member of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. We can’t help but be proud to belong to the UCBC.

Membership in the Brotherhood has not only given the members an opportunity to be more involved parishioners, but more effective Catholics. The journey in the Brotherhood is exciting, rewarding and fulfilling. When we look at the members in a Branch, they are so willing to share their time, talents and treasures to help others within the parish and community. In the Brotherhood, everyone can be important because everyone can serve.

I am very pleased with the support and assistance that I have received from the Brothers in our Eparchy. We plan to work as a TEAM. I hope that same support and co-operation also comes from Brothers in the other Eparchies in Canada. We are in this together, it is not up to THEM to do the work, it is up to US to work together.

Looking ahead at the next three years.---We must look at our “VISIBILITY, BUILDING AND MOVING INTO THE FUTURE”.

Let’s undertake to make the Brotherhood better known, more visible, more active, and more involved in the parish and the community. Never be afraid or ashamed to wear the UCBC attire. Our navy blazers, grey pants, tie, crest, lenta or sash tell others who we are and what we stand for. We must be proud of who we are and who we represent. The Brotherhood attire is meant to render our special service to God by assisting the Bishops and clergy during Divine Liturgy. At all times, wear Brotherhood attire with noble pride and respect.

I appeal to all Brothers to get involved and support the youth as they are our future. Encourage and support their organization and projects as they will be the future members of the UCBC and the UCWLC. Support the youth in our parishes financially. Have special events to honour them--swim party, pizza party, paying for their retreat weekend, inviting them to assist in ushering and collections in church.

National UCBC President Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV



I hope and pray that we could reopen a Branch in the Eparchy of New Westminster. Our Brotherhood family is not complete without a Branch in the Eparchy in New Westminster.

We must look at our web site and have it filled with information about us and keep it updated.

In 1932, Fr. Semczuk started a publication - “The Bulletin“, and later it was called “The Future of the Nation”. We must keep our Brothers informed. Our publication—“Holos Bratstva” (Voice of the Brotherhood) must continue. In the beginning, I would like to see issues that are informative, affordable and interesting.

We need the support of our parish priests. Let’s ask them where we can assist them. Invite them to your meetings and your activities. Work as a team.

In 2012, we will be celebrating our 80th anniversary of the Brotherhood. Are there any projects and activities that would help us celebrate our 80th anniversary?

We need to have the Triennial Congress at the same time and location as the UCWL Congress - joint sessions, banquets, church services and just being together like we were when we started in 1932. We have much to gain by being together.

I’m also looking at having audited financial statements sent on a regular basis to each Eparchy and having dues from each Eparchy paid on time.

In October 2006, we lost our oldest and last original founding member of the UCBC from 1932. Brother Bernard Korchinski, KSV died only a few months short of 101 years. I spoke to him a number of times and he related many stories of the challenges, problems and hard work in the early 1930s. With the dedication of many hard working people, the UCBC was formed. These people worked very hard for what we have today in the UCBC and in our Ukrainian Catholic Church. Let’s not let them down.

Our strength in numbers isn’t large, but our souls and hearts are. Don’t be discouraged! Many organizations are losing members, folding up, having no interest in their programs, activities, projects. I hope that we are not on the verge of extinction. Let’s increase our membership. Invite the young men in our parishes to be UCBC members. Many have never been asked. Never, Never give up…..think about all the people in your parish that you are assisting and helping. Think of your parish priest and the help you are giving him. You may not see a reward now, nor next week, nor next year, but you will see the reward later and feel good about it. Please be proud of our achievements.

When Bishop Cornelius Pasichny first addressed the Eparchial UCBC in Saskatchewan, he emphasized and said, “The Brotherhood is the right arm of the church, and the church relies on you….your work is important for continued vitality and existence of the church…always be there to support the Eparchial and parochial projects….work with your priest….always remember we need God’s Blessing and Spiritual growth to be successful.”

Our former Metropolitan Maxim Hermaniuk proclaimed many times….”You dear Brothers of the UCBC are the closest to the altar of our Ukrainian Catholic Church.”

As a church organization, we can learn many lessons from the geese.

1. As each goose flaps its wings it creates an "uplift" for the birds that follow. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew alone.

People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier because

they are traveling on the thrust of one another.



2. When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It quickly moves back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front of it.

If we have as much sense as a goose we stay in formation with those headed where we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and give our help to others.

3. When the lead goose tires, it rotates back into the formation and another goose flies to the point position.

It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership. As with geese, people are interdependent on each other's skills, capabilities and unique arrangements of gifts, talents or resources.

4. The geese flying in formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.

We need to make sure our honking is encouraging. In groups where there is encouragement, the production is much greater. The power of encouragement (to stand by one's heart or core values and encourage the heart and core of others) is

the quality of honking we seek.

5. When a goose gets sick, wounded or shot down, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it dies or is able to fly again. Then, they launch out with another formation or catch up with the flock.

If we have as much sense as geese, we will stand by each other in difficult times as well as when we are strong.

Brothers, let’s be positive in our daily Brotherhood living. Here are just a few examples:

--Today I can complain the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free. --Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns have roses. --Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am alive. --Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped and here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping. --What today will be like is up to me. I get to choose what kind of day I will have!

Brothers and Sir Knights, let us all continue to work and carry out our aims, goals and objectives for the good of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood, the Ukrainian Catholic Church, the Ukrainian community and our country of Canada.

Each of you will be in my prayers, and please remember the National Executive in your prayers.

Mother Teresa once said, “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not come. We only have Today. Let’s Begin”.

Brothers, let’s begin today…To be more Visible, More Active as we Build and Move into the Future.

Brothers, I look forward to working with you and for you. God Bless each of you with good health and happiness.

Slava Icycy Xrysty! Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV



History of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada

The year 1932 saw one of the most important developments in the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Organizations, which affected the lives of the Ukrainian Catholics, not only in the Province of Sas-katchewan, but throughout the Dominion of Canada.

The formation of this organization came about by virtue of a Government directive in the year 1929 which forbade religious teachings in school.

Leading members of the Catholic faith strongly protested this directive and it was not long before they realized that this objectionable development could only be eliminated through the cooperative action and the combined efforts of all Catholics in the Province of Saskatchewan. As a result, that year saw the formation of an Organization known as the "Ukrainian Catholic School Trustees" of the Province of Saskatchewan, which body along with school trustees of other national origins, met at the convention in Regina, Saskatchewan to voice their protest.

The Ukrainian Catholic Trustees, led by Mike Bilinsky of Prud'homme, Saskatchewan, deliberated over various problems affecting the rank and file of all Ukrainian Catholics, as well as general school matters of the day. Rev. Stefan Semczuk, a youthful and ideological parish priest of Alvena, Saskatchewan, was a staunch supporter of the cause of the school trustees. It was mainly through his efforts that at a general school trustees Convention in Regina, on June 14th, 1932, it was considered expedient to form an organization which would effectively deal with all problems of the day.

The following members assisted in organizing the first general convention of all Ukrainian Catholics. Teachers-Mike Hrynewich, Joseph Topuschak, Fred Mamchur, Mike Bilinsky, Dmytro Bayda, Harry Dubyk, and Dmytro Kobrynsky. During their stay at the Convention in the Hotel "Regina", the members undertook to compile a program for a future convention to establish a religious organization. The first step was to request authority and permission from His Excellency Most Rev. Vasyl Volodymyr Ladyka, OSBM. Through a formal letter prepared by Fred Mamchur, this permission was granted with best wishes for success.

On the 28th and 29th of December, 1932, the first Convention of the Ukrainian Catholics of

Saskatchewan in Saskatoon was addressed by His Excellency Most Rev. V. Ladyka. Many very distin-

guished guests from all parts of Canada made up the 300 delegates in attendance. This Convention

approved the formation of an organization known as the "Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood".

Membership was open to all Ukrainians of the Catholic faith. The main objective of the organization was

to provide guidance and leadership, to promote religious teaching and to assist in the educational and

cultural development. The full text of the ideological aims and bylaws of the organization were published in the monthly edition of "Bulletin" which first appeared in January, 1933. Over the period of

the initial years, the work of the Brotherhood may best be described under the headings of

"Ideological", "Organizational", "Press", and "Educational and Cultural Developments". The monthly

periodical which became the official publication of the Brotherhood, immeasurably assisted in carrying

out the four point Brotherhood program. In 1937, the name of the periodical was changed to "The

Future of the Nation". Later, the periodical was published bi-monthly by the Redeemer's Voice Press in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The Editor-in-chief was originally Rev. S. Semczuk, eventually replaced by Rev.

Ihor Shpytkowsky. Dmytro Kobrynsky served as business manager until 1946, when he was replaced by

John Nowosad. With the formation of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon for the Province of

Saskatchewan, the periodical reappeared as "Bulletin" and was typeset by William Kozakewich of



Yorkton. In addition to the regular periodical, the Brotherhood prepared a series of pamphlets on

various historical and educational topics.

Organizationally, more than 25 branches were established in the Province of Saskatchewan. These

were predominantly in the cities and towns where parishes were already in existence. With the passing

of time it became evident that the ideological aims could be carried out more effectively and

successfully through the creation of sub-units. At a Congress of Ukrainian Catholics held on June 15,

1944 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League of Canada was created and Mrs.

Mary Dyma became the first President. Shortly thereafter the Ukrainian Catholic Youth was formed.

Very quickly laymen throughout the Dominion of Canada recognized the need for the Brotherhood

and formed Branches in each Exarchate in Canada. A Dominion wide convention of the Brotherhood was

held in Winnipeg, Manitoba in the fall of 1950 which created a parent governing body. The first

president of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada was one of the cofounders of the

Brotherhood, Mr. J. D. Stratychuk of Canora, Saskatchewan.

Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada expanded into all five Eparchies in Canada and continues

to have Tri-annual Congresses that rotate through the Eparchies.

Co-founders of U.C.B.C. Left to right: Theodore Mamchur, Frank Mazurkewich, Mike Bilinsky, Joseph Topushchak,

Nick Sheremata, Rev. Fr. S. Semczuk, Stephen Diduch, J. D. Stratychuk and Dmytro Kobrynsky.



Founding Pastor of Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada

Right Rev. Dr. Mitrat Stefan Semczuk November 2, 1899 – August 4, 1984

Obituary

SEMCZUK: Funeral Service for Right Rev. Dr. Mitrat Stefan Semczuk, 84, of Winnipeg and formerly of Canora, who died August 4, 1984 at his residence, was held August 9 in Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Winnipeg, with Metropolitan Maxim Hermaniuk officiating, assisted by other bishops and clergy of the diocese. Burial was in the family mausoleum in All Saints Cemetery, with Korban Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements. Born at Lviv, Western Ukraine on November 2, 1899, he was the son of Theodore and Catherine (Petrukh) Semczuk. He received his primary and secondary studies at Lviv and Czesaniw, completing his studies at Peremyshl. Near the end of the First World War, he enlisted for active combat and fought on the Italian front. He was also active in the Ukrainian army. From 1919 to 1923, he completed his priestly studies in the theological Peremyshl Seminary and on February 8, 1923, was ordained to the priesthood. He received his doctor of theology degree from the University of Vienna. Between 1923 and 1928, he served in several parishes in the Peremyshl diocese. In 1928, he arrived in Canada and was pastor at Winnipeg. He served as parish priest at Alvena from 1929 to 1933 and from 1933 to 1937, was pastor of the Canora parish and missionary districts. He has served at Winnipeg since that time: as pastor of St. Pokrowa from 1937 to 1952; pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help until 1965; chaplain of Holy Family Nursing Home and from 1967 to his death, as associate pastor of Holy Eucharist Parish. A journalist and author, he was associate editor of Canadian-Ukraine, editor of Future of the Nation and Theological Journal. He was also a member of the College of Educators for the Ukrainian Catholic weekly Postup of Winnipeg. In 1932, he founded the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada and two sub-organizations, the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League and Ukrainian Catholic Youth. From 1946 to 1951, he co-ordinated the Diocesan Relief Fund known as CARE and assisted displaced persons in Europe, arranging for many to immigrate to Canada. For his work, Pope John XXIII in 1961 named him monsignor and in 1977, Archbishop Cardinal Joseph Slipyj elevated him to Right Reverend Mitrat.



He was predeceased by his father in Ukraine and his mother at Winnipeg in 1957.

Mausoleum of Right Rev. Dr. Mitrat Stefan Semczuk who entered Eternal Rest on August 4, 1984 --- All Saint's Cemetery in Winnipeg. His mother Catherine Semczuk who passed away in 1957 is also buried here.

About Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada

Strategic Thrust: The Strategic Thrust of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada (UCBC) is based on a business and charitable model to be able to put in place strategies and action plans to support its vision, mission, aims and objectives based on tri-annual establishment of propositions, goals, and objectives. Our Vision: The Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada strives to be a pro-active national, eparchial, and branch organization of the Ukrainian Catholic Church united, and a self-sustaining body that provides a high standard of leadership and support in developing the destiny of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada.

Our Mission: The Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada officially represents the laity of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada. Together with of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League of Canada and the Ukraini-an Catholic Youth of Canada, UCBC provides leadership, co-ordination and identity to address the needs of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada and its dependencies to enhance the Ukrainian Catholic Reli-gious fabric and promotes association and assistance to our Ukrainian Catholic Churches in the Ukraine.

OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Catholic Faith:

To develop and enrich the religious and spiritual life in the parish, thereby strengthening the Ukrainian

Catholic Church in Canada.

Ukrainian Culture:

To preserve, develop and perpetuate the Ukrainian language and culture to strengthen our identity.

Canadian Citizenship:

To strengthen the spiritual dimension and moral values of Canadian Life. Social Development:

To initiate and support programs of charitable and social action which exemplify Christian ideals of

justice and love.



Installation of UCBC National Executive

National Executive Installed August 28, 2010 in Yorkton, Saskchewan

L-R: Bro. John Fylyshtan, KSV; Bro. John Pacholka, KSV; Bro. Lorne Sakundiak, KSV; Bro. Syl Michaluk, KSV; Bro. Ernie Paluck, KSV - President UCBC St. Athanasius Branch (Regina); Bro. Harry Nakoneshny, KSV, Rev. Fr. Andrei Kachur – National UCBC Spiritual Advisor; Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV - National UCBC President; His Excellency Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R.; Bro. Robert Wuschenny, KSV - President UCBC Saskatoon Eparchy; Bro. Peter Moroz, KSV - President UCBC St. Volodymyr Branch (Yorkton); Bro. Steve Hrynkiw; Bro. Eugene Krenosky, KSV; Bro. Steven Dribnenki

Installation of Eparchial UCBC Executive for Saskatoon Eparchy

On February 6, 2010, His Excellency Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R and Fr. Andrei Kachur, Eparchial UCBC Spiritual Advisor, concelebrated Moleben at St. Athanasius Church in Regina on the occasion of the installation of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada executive. Parishioners from St. Athanasius and St. Basil’s Parishes as well as St. Athanasius choir members attended to support the Eparchial executive. Following the Moleben, the executive was installed by Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R, assisted by Spiritual Advisor, Fr. Andrei Kachur.

Front Row: Bro Dennis Klimochko, Secretary; Bro. Michael Kaminski, Vice-President; His Excellency Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R; Rev. Fr. Andrei Kachur, Spiritual Advisor, Bro. Robert Wuschenny, KSV - Eparchial President. Back Row: Bro. Steven Dribnenki, Treasurer; Bro. Mark Woitas, Auditor; Bro. Harry Nakoneshny, KSV, Auditor; Bro. John Pacholka, KSV, Co-Archivist/Hospodar; Bro. Ernie Paluck, KSV, Co-Archivist/Hospodar; Bro. Paul Bunka, KSV, Past President.



Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada

Awards

The Order of the Knights

of St. Volodymyr

Order of Merit

Submitted by Bro. Robert Wuschenny, Eparchial President - Eparchy of Saskatoon

Two major awards can be presented to members of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada (UCBC). The Order of the Knights of St. Volodymyr is the highest honour that can be awarded to a member of the Brotherhood. Members of the Order of the Knights of St. Volodymyr are addressed as Sir Knights. The Awards ceremony takes place every three years at the National Congress. On July 4, 2010 at the National Congress in Edmonton awards were presented by His Grace Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak to the Eparchial Presidents from across Canada so that they could be presented to the recipients in their local parishes. The following Brothers were invested into the Order of the Knights of St. Volodymyr.

Eparchy of Saskatoon: Brother Fred Bodnaryk, KSV Brother Ernie Herasymiuk, KSV

Brother Tony Mazyn, KSV Brother Carl Pacholka, KSV

Brother Robert Wuschenny, KSV

Archeparchy of Winnipeg: Brother Fred O. Chetyrbok, KSV Brother Stan Evanyshyn, KSV

Brother Gene Happychuk, KSV Brother Paul Michael Kurylko, KSV

Brother Walter Lesiuk, KSV Brother Marin Mazur, KSV

Brother Peter Prociuk, KSV Brother Ed Smaluk, KSV

Brother Albert Sorokowski, KSV

Similarly, the Order of Merit is awarded to UCBC members who have served the Brotherhood with distinction, commitment and dedication for the betterment of our Ukrainian Catholic Church, our Faith and our Community. The following Brothers received the Order of Merit.

Eparchy of Saskatoon: Brother John Fylyshtan, KSV Brother Peter Moroz, KSV

Brother John Pacholka, KSV

Archeparchy of Winnipeg: Brother Walter Manitowich, KSV Brother William Romaniuk, KSV



On Saturday, September 18, 2010, following Divine Liturgy concelebrated by His Excellency Bishop Bryan Bayda and Fr. Thaddeus Krawchuk, CSsR, His Excellency Bishop Bayda, assisted by National President Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV and Eparchial President Bro. Robert Wuschenny invested two worthy candidates from St. Mary’s Parish, Bro. Carl Pacholka and Bro. Fred Bodnaryk into the Order of the Knights of St. Volodymyr. The Order of Merit awards were also presented to Bro. John Fylyshtan, KSV; Bro. Peter Moroz, KSV; Bro. John Pacholka, KSV. Following the ceremony, St. Volodymyr Branch then hosted the newly invested Brothers and their families to a supper at a local restaurant. Likewise, at St. Athanasius Parish in Regina, three worthy Brothers were invested into the Order of the Knights of St. Volodymyr following Pontifical Divine Liturgy concelebrated by His Excellency Bishop Bryan Bayda and UCBC Spiritual Advisor Fr. Andrei Kachur. The Investiture was conducted by His Excellency Bishop Bryan Bayda, assisted by National UCBC President, Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV and St. Athanasius Branch President, Bro. Ernie Paluck, KSV. Worthy recipients were Bro. Ernie Herasymiuk, Bro. Tony Mazyn and Bro. Robert Wuschenny. Brunch and a program open to St. Athanasius Parishioners as well as families of the newly invested Knights of St. Volodymyr brought this year’s Order of St. Volodymyr and Order of Merit Awards to a close.

Investiture of Sir Knights of St. Volodymyr at St. Mary’s Church, Yorkton. L-R: Bro. Fred Bodnaryk, KSV; Bro. Carl Pacholka, KSV; Bro. Peter Moroz, KSV – President UCBC St.Volodymyr Branch (Yorkton); Fr. Thaddeus Krawchuk; His Excellency Most Rev. Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R.; Bro. Robert Wuschenny, KSV – President UCBC Saskatoon Eparchy; Bro. John Pacholka, KSV: Bro. John Fylyshtan, KSV: Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV – National UCBC President

Investiture of Sir Knights of St. Volodymyr at St. Athanasius Church, Regina. L-R: Bro. Ernie Herasymiuk, KSV; Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV – National UCBC President; His Excellency Most Rev. Bishop Bryan Bayda,C.Ss.R.; Rev. Fr. Andrei Kachur – National UCBC Spiritual Advisor; Bro. Ernie Paluck, KSV – President UCBC St. Athanasius Branch (Regina); Bro. Robert Wuschenny, KSV – President UCBC Saskatoon Eparchy; Bro. Tony Mazyn, KSV

March 15, 2011 is the deadline for submitting articles for our Easter issue of the Voice of the Brotherhood. Please mail submission to Mike Kaminski, 2451 Swayze Crescent,

Regina, Saskatchewan, S4V 1A4 or email: [email protected]



2010-2013 UCBC National Executive Directory

His Grace Most Rev. Lawrence Huculak, OSBM

Archbishop of Winnipeg

Metropolitan for Ukrainian Catholics in Canada

Tel: (204) 338-7801 Chancery Office Cell:

233 Scotia Street Fax: (204) 339-4006 Winnipeg, Manitoba Email: [email protected] R2V 1V7 Website: www.archeparchy.ca

His Excellency Most Rev. Bishop Bryan Bayda, CSsR

Tel: (306) 653-0138 Eparchy of Saskatoon

Cell:

214 Avenue M South

Fax: (306) 665-2569 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Email: [email protected]

S7M 2K4 Website: www.skeparchy.org

UCBC National Spiritual Advisor:

Reverend Father Andrei Kachur

Tel: (306) 543-8008 55 McMurchy Avenue

Cell: (306) 551-1512

Regina, Saskatchewan

Fax: (306) 352-6307

S4R 3G3 Email: [email protected]

President UCBC – National Executive: Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV Tel: (306) 783-7040

378 Myrtle Avenue Cell: (306) 621-6872

Yorkton, Saskatchewan Fax: (306) 782-0446

S3N 1R9 Email: [email protected]

Past President:

Bro. Stan Kobylko, KSV

Tel: (780) 474-5386 3835 – 112 Avenue

Cell:

Edmonton, Alberta

Fax: (780) 471-2886 T5W 0M5 Email: [email protected]

Vice President:

Bro. Dr. William Gulka Tel: (306) 236-1235

Box 1092 Cell: (306) 304-7123

Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan Fax:

S9X 1Y8 Email: [email protected]

1st

Vice President:

Bro. Robert Wuschenny, KSV

President – UCBC Saskatoon Eparchy

Tel: (306) 545-2512 1302 North Broad Street

Cell: (306) 541-7794


Fax:

S4X 0A5 Email: [email protected]

2nd

Vice President: Bro. Gerald Krezanski, KSV President – UCBC Winnipeg Archeparchy 430 Dowling Avenue East Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 3M5

Bro. Gerald Krezanski, KSV

President – UCBC Winnipeg Archeparchy Tel: (204) 224-1318 430 Dowling Avenue East Cell:

Winnipeg, Manitoba Fax:

R2C 3M5 Email: [email protected]

3rd

Vice President:

Bro. Ihor Klufus

President –UCBC Toronto & Eastern Canada Tel: (416) 235-1543

#908 - 2088 Lawrence Avenue West Cell:

Toronto, Ontario Fax: (416) 532-2666

M9N 1J1 Email:

4th

Vice President:

Bro. John Boyko, KSV

President – UCBC Edmonton Eparchy

Tel: (780) 459-7365 R.R. 1

Cell:

St. Albert, Alberta

Fax:

T8N 1M8 Email: [email protected]











Secretary (English): Bro. Robert Wuschenny, KSV

President – UCBC Saskatoon Eparchy

Tel: (306) 545-2512 1302 North Broad Street

Cell: (306) 541-7794


Fax:

S4X 0A5 Email: [email protected]

Secretary (Ukrainian):

Bro. Andrij Lazurko

Tel: (306) 789-8054 34 Arbour Grove

Cell:


Fax:

S4V 2R3 Email: [email protected]

Treasurer: Bro. Harry Nakoneshny, KSV

Tel: (306) 343-8491

#101 – 1005 9th

Street East

Cell:

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Fax:

S7H 0N3 Email: [email protected]

Archivist & Hospodar:

Chairman: Bro. Peter Moroz, KSV

Tel: (306) 783-6293 32 Erickson Place

Cell:

Yorkton, Saskatchewan

Fax:

S3N 3Z5

Email:

Bro. Lorne Sakundiak, KSV

Tel: (306) 783-5386 79 Newfield Place

Cell:


Fax:

S3N 2M8


Bro. Syl Michaluk, KSV

Tel: (306) 543-3694 71 Coldwell Road

Cell:


Fax:

S4R 4K4

Email: Bro. Paul Bunka, KSV

Tel: (306) 382-3954

502 Avenue W South

Cell:


Fax:

S7M 3G8 Email:

Audit Committee:

Chairman: Bro. Ernest Paluck, KSV

Tel: (306) 584-9616 95 Laval Drive

Cell: (306)


Fax: (306) 585-0926 S4V 0H3


Vice Chairman: Bro. John Pacholka, KSV

Tel: (306) 783-2526 20 Clarewood Crescent

Cell:


Fax:

S3N 2V2

Email:

Bro. Gerald Krezanski, KSV

President – UCBC Winnipeg Archeparchy

Tel: (204) 224-1318 430 Dowling Avenue East

Cell:

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Fax:

R2C 3M5

Email: [email protected] Bro. David Kowal, KSV

Tel: (780) 456-0024

14215 116 Street

Cell:

Edmonton, Alberta

Fax:

T5X 1M9 Email: [email protected]









2010-2013 UCBC National Executive Committees

Ex-Officio on all Committees: Reverend Father Andrei Kachur, UCBC National Spiritual Advisor

(306) 543-8008 [email protected]

Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV - President UCBC – National Executive

(306) 783-7040 [email protected]

Finance Committee:

Chairman: Bro. Harry Nakoneshny, KSV

Tel: (306) 343-8491

#101 – 1005 9th

Street East

Cell:


Fax:

S7H 0N3


Members: All UCBC National Executive

Publicity & Communication Committee:

(Holos Bratstva/Voice of the Brotherhood)

Chairman: Bro. Michael (Mike) Kaminski

Tel: (306) 789-8880 2451 Swayze Crescent

Cell:


Fax: S4V 1A4


Members: Fr. Andrei Kachur Tel: (306) 543-8008

Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV - Yorkton Tel: (306) 783-7040 Bro. Robert Wuschenny, KSV – Regina Tel: (306) 545-2512

Bro. Eugene Krenosky, KSV – Regina Tel: (306) 584-5367

Bro. Lorne Sakundiak, KSV - Yorkton

Tel: (306) 783-5386 Bro. Anthony (Tony) Mazur, - Yorkton Tel: (306) 783-6132

Program Committee:

Chairman: Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV

President UCBC – National Executive

Tel: (306) 783-7040 378 Myrtle Avenue

Cell: (306) 621-6872


Fax: (306) 782-0446 S3N 1R9 Email: [email protected]


Membership Committee:

Chairman: Bro. Glen Tymiak



Cell: (306) 621-6872


Fax: (306) 782-0446 S3N 1R9 Email: [email protected]

Members: Bro. Robert Wuschenny, KSV - Regina Tel: (306) 545-2512 Bro. Dr. William Gulka, Meadow Lake Tel: (306)-236-1235

Legal Committee:

Chairman: Bro. Steven Dribnenki - Regina

Tel: (306) 543-1296

383 North Pickard Way Cell: Regina, Saskatchewan

Fax:

S4R 1A9 Email:

Awards & Recognition Committee:

Chairman: Bro. Eugene Krenosky, KSV

Tel: (306) 584-5267

26 Lowry Place Cell: (306) 537-4566

Regina, Saskatchewan Fax: (306) 584-5291

S4S 6C6 Email: [email protected]

Members: Bro. Ernie Paluck, KSV - Regina

Tel: (306) 584-9616

Bro. John Fylyshtan, KSV - Canora Tel: (306) 563-5209

Bro. Paul Bunka, KSV - Saskatoon Tel: (306) 382-3954










2010-2013 UCBC National Executive Committees (continued)

Constitution & Bylaws Committee:


Tel: (306) 584-5267




Members: Bro. John Pacholka, KSV - Yorkton

Tel: (306) 783-2526

Bro. Glen Lekach - Regina Tel: (306) 761-1800

Advisory Committee:


Tel: (306) 584-5267




Members: Bro. Ernie Paluck, KSV - Regina

Tel: (306) 584-9616

Bro. Lorne Sakundiak, KSV - Yorkton Tel: (306) 783-5386

Bro. John Fylyshtan, KSV - Canora Tel: (306) 563-5209

Bro. Larry German, KSV - Yorkton Tel: (306) 782-2461

Bro. Stan Kobylko, KSV - Edmonton Tel: (780) 474-5386

Resolutions Committee:


Tel: (306) 584-5267




Members: Bro. Lorne Sakundiak, KSV - Yorkton

Tel: (306) 783-5386

Congress Planning Committee:

Chairman: Bro. Glen Tymiak, KSV



Cell: (306) 621-6872


Fax: (306) 782-0446

S3N 1R9 Email: [email protected]


Vocations Committee:

Chairman: Bro. Steven Hrynkiw Tel: (306) 782-6145

127 Morrison Drive Cell:

Yorkton, Saskatchewan Fax:

S4N 4A7 Email:

UCBC Foundation Committee:

Chairman: Bro. Eugene Krenosky, KSV Tel: (306) 584-5267


Regina, Saskatchewan Fax:









UCBC Branches & Contact Information

EDMONTON EPARCHY

Eparchial President: Bro. John Boyko, KSV

54318 Range Road 262 St. Albert, AB

T8N 1M8 (780) 459-7365

[email protected]

St. Josaphat Cathedral Branch

St. Josaphat Cathedral Parish (Edmonton)

President: Bro. Ronald Zapisocki 9560 - 143 Ave Edmonton, AB

T5E 2H3 (780) 476-8977

[email protected]

Holy Eucharist Branch

Holy Eucharist Parish – Edmonton

Contact: Bro. Dwain LaFlamme 6216 - 135 Ave Edmonton, AB

T5A 0M8 780-758-7788

[email protected]

Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Branch

Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Edmonton

President: Bro. Stan Kobylko, KSV 3835 - 112 Ave Edmonton, AB

T5W 0M5 (780) 474-5386

[email protected]

St. George’s Branch

St. George’s Parish – Edmonton

President: Bro. Danylo Lepki 11301 - 96 Street

Edmonton, AB T5G 1T2

(780) 473-7722

[email protected]

St. Volodymyr Branch

St. Vladimir Parish – Edmonton

President: Bro. Gordon Mitchell 17115-94 Street Edmonton, AB

T5Z 2A6 (780) 476-9944

[email protected]

St. Basil’s Men’s Club

St. Basil The Great Ukrainian Catholic Parish Edmonton

President: Bro. Roman Kravec #1183-5328-Calgary Trail

Edmonton, AB T6H 4J8

(780) 232-5812

[email protected]










UCBC Branches & Contact Information (continued)

SASKATOON EPARCHY

Eparchial President: Bro. Robert Wuschenny, KSV

1302 North Broad Street Regina, SK, S4X 0A5

(306) 545-2512

[email protected]

TORONTO EPARCHY

Acting Eparchial President: Bro. Ihor Klufas

Suite 908 2088 Lawrence Avenue West

Toronto, Ontario, M9N 1J1 (416) 235-1543

St. Volodymyr Branch

St. Mary's Parish – Yorkton

President: Bro. Peter Moroz, KSV 32 Erickson Place

Yorkton, SK, S3N 3Z5 (306) 783-6293

Mitred Dr. Bohdan Lipsky Branch

St. Nicholas Church - Toronto

President: Bro. Roman Kolos 306 Kennedy Avenue

Toronto, Ontario, M6P 3C3 (416) 766-6166

St. Basil the Great Branch

St. Basil's Parish – Regina

Vice President: Bro. Mike Kaminski 2451 Swayze Crescent

Regina, SK, S4V 1A4 (306) 789-8880

[email protected] [email protected]

Metropolitan Andrew Sheptytsky Branch

Dormition of the Holy Mother of God (St. Mary's) Church - Mississauga

President: Bro. Wolodymyr (Walter) Turyk 2201 Rambo Road

Mississauga, Ontario, L4Y 1X8 (905) 270-5693

Bishop Roborecki Branch

Saskatoon

President Bro. Bernard Bodnar 1209 Lancaster Blvd.

Saskatoon, SK, S7M 3V6 (306) 382-1647

Cell: (306) 371-9807

[email protected]

Knight John Mohylnytskoho Branch

Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection - Toronto

President: Bro. Steve Chorney, KSV 22 Arrowsmith Avenue

Toronto, Ontario, M6M 2W7 (416) 247-9618

St. Athanasius Branch

St. Athanasius Parish – Regina

President: Bro. Ernie Paluck, KSV 95 Laval Drive

Regina, SK, S4V 0H3 (306) 584-9616 Cell: (306) 596-3010

[email protected]

Bishop Vasyl Filevych Branch

St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral - Toronto

President: Bro. Ihor Klufas

#908 - 2088 Lawrence Avenue West Toronto, Ontario, M9N 1J1

(416) 235-1543








UCBC Branches & Contact Information (continued)

ARCHEPARCHY OF WINNIPEG

Archeparchial President: Bro. Gerald Krezanski, KSV

430 Dowling Avenue East Winnipeg, Manitoba

R2C 3M5 (204) 224-1318

[email protected]

St. Michael's Branch

St. Michael's Church 100 Yale Avenue East, Winnipeg

President: Bro. Ernie Yakimow, KSV 10 Angus Rd

Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 1J6

(204) 777-6231

Holy Eucharist Branch

Holy Eucharist Parish - Winnipeg

President: Bro. Ron Aftanas, KSV 1030 Roch St.

Winnipeg, Man R2K 2R3

(204) 661-0025

Sts. Vladimir & Olga Branch

Sts. Vladimir & Olga Cathedral - Winnipeg

President: Bro. Bohdan Booyar , KSV 1048 Aberdeen Ave Winnipeg, Manitoba

R2X OW9 (204) 582-1673

Branch of the Resurrection

Church of the Resurrection - Dauphin

President: Bro. Ed Smaluk, KSV 56 Centennial Dr

Dauphin Manitoba R7N 2W9

(204) 638-5747

East Interlake Branch

Members from 24 Interlake Parishes

President: Bro. Don Hrehoruk, KSV Box 1123

Gimli, Manitoba ROC 1BO

(204) 643-5568

Recognizing the need for a strong laymen’s organization in our Ukrainian Catholic Church,

I would like to become a member of the UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BROTHERHOOD. Name:______________________________________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________ City:______________________________ Province:___________________ Postal Code: _____________ Parish: ___________________________




Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) - National Congress

UCC Board of Directors

Winnipeg, Manitoba - On behalf of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, National President Paul Grod is pleased to announce the UCC Board of Directors for the 2010-2013 term.

The Executive Officers were recently elected at the XXIII Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians that took place on Nov. 5-7 in Edmonton, Alberta, along with the appointment of the UCC Board of Directors as listed below. UCC EXECUTIVE POSITION Paul Grod National President Alexandra Chyczij 1st Vice President Daria Luciw 2nd Vice President Ann Szyptur Secretary Volodymyr Dlugosh Treasurer ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS Jaroslaw Balan Ukrainian Self-Reliance League of Canada Michael Hantzsch Ukrainian Canadian Professional Business Federation Sonja Bejzyk Ukrainian Woman's Association of Canada Chrystyna Bidiak League of Ukrainian Women of Canada Serhiy Kasyanchuk Ukrainian Canadian Social Services Anatoly Ciacka UCC - British Columbia Provincial Council Eugene Czolij Council of Ukrainian Credit Unions of Canada Dr. Roman Serbyn Ukrainian Free Academy of Arts and Sciences Dr. Daria Darewych Shevchenko Scientific Society Dr. Taras Babick Ukrainian National Federation Emil Yereniuk Ukrainian Self-Reliance Association of Canada



John Iwaniura Canada Ukraine Chamber of Commerce Andrew Hladyshevsky, QC Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko Dr. Denis Hlynka Ukrainian Fraternal Society of Canada Katrina Baziuk Ukrainian Orthodox Youth of Canada Zorianna Hrycenko-Luhova UCC - Quebec Provincial Council Glen Tymiak Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada Eugene Ladna Canadian Lemko Association Gloria Leniuk Ukrainian Catholic Women's League of Canada Ed Lysyk UCC - Saskatchewan Provincial Council Danylo Korbabicz Ukrainian Canadian Students Union Mykola Koshyk Society of Veterans of Ukr. Insurgert Army UPA Bohdan Onyschuk, QC Canada Ukraine Foundation Yvan Baker UCC - Ontario Provincial Council Renata Roman Children of Chornobyl Canadian Fund Oleh Romanyshyn League of Ukrainian Canadians Nellie Drozd UCC - Manitoba Provincial Council Markian Shwec UCC - Toronto Branch Christina Sawchyn PLAST Irene Mycak Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM) Evhen Duvalko Canadian Ukrainian Immigrant Aid Society St. Nicholas Mutual Myron Holowaty Brotherhood of Vets. of First Ukr. Div. UNA

Research Institute of Volyn Margareta Shpir Canadian Friends of Ukraine

UCC BOARD OF AUDITORS Halyna Holowka, Chair Borys Mykhaylets Myron Pawlowsky Nestor Budyk Michael Zaleschuk Ernest Paluck, Alternate About the Ukrainian Canadian Congress The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is the voice of Canada's Ukrainian community. The Congress brings together under one umbrella all the national, provincial and local Ukrainian Canadian organizations. Together with its member organizations, the UCC has been leading, coordinating and representing the interests of one of Canada's largest ethnic communities (1.2 million) for 70 years and instrumental in shaping Canada's social, economic and political landscape.

UKRAINIAN CANADIAN COMMUNITY UNITED AND INVIGORATED AS THE XXIII TRIENNIAL CONGRESS CLOSED

PAUL GROD RE-ELECTED AS PRESIDENT November 9, 2010 - Winnipeg, Manitoba-The XXIII Congress of Ukrainian Canadians themed "Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future" concluded with a strong mandate for the term 2010-2013 to: engage Ukraine, support enhanced youth engagement and leadership training for community organizations; and to finds ways to connect the 1.2M Ukrainian Canadians through initiatives such as the arts and social media.



"This Congress has provided a strong mandate for the community to speak with one voice through the Ukrainian Canadian Congress," stated newly re-elected National President Paul Grod. "At a time when we are marking the momentous occasions such as the 70th anniversary of the Congress and looking at the 120th anniversary of Ukrainian settlement of Canada, the Congress will be working with our member organizations to coordinate a series of initiatives across Canada to celebrate this important year. The marquee event will be Ukrainian Day on the Hill to be held on May 11, 2011." Held for the first time in Edmonton, the Congress attracted nearly 300 registered delegates from across Canada representing every aspect of community life and demographic. The resolutions included a reaffirmation of the need for an enhanced presence in Ottawa through an information and resource center; a declaration that we must shift our focus towards community development through capacity building and leadership training as well as a strong commitment to our heritage through promotion of Ukrainian culture, the Arts and language education. A complete list of Congress resolutions adopted will be posted on our website at www.ucc.ca. "In order to achieve our objectives, delegates, committees and member organizations must be engaged at all levels and in all sectors," said Grod. "We need to continue to connect to our community and confirm our founding principle that we are strong when we speak with one voice. We have elected a new board and executive mandated to fulfill the priorities established by the community and it is our intention to do so." The subjects covered by the plenary sessions and workshops were: reconnecting to people at the periphery of the community, cultural and ethnic identity retention; media relations; government relations; Holodomor education; membership structure; youth engagement; welcoming new immigrants; bilingual education programs and engaging Ukraine. In his Congress report, UCC President Paul Grod outlined the activities of the UCC committees, highlighted the key accomplishments of the Congress over the past three years, including:

1. Recognition and Restitution of Canada's First National Internment Operations - including the funding of a $10M endowment by the Government of Canada to the Shevchenko Foundation;

2. Recognition of the Holodomor as a genocide against the Ukrainian people by the legislatures of Canada, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec.

3. Suspending Canada's harmful war crimes policy and the introduction of changes to Citizenship Act

4. Canada Ukraine relations are at an all-time high since Ukraine's independence. 5. Establishment of Government Relations Office in Ottawa.

In conclusion, Grod outlined the focus for the future of UCC, namely connecting with 1.2M Canadians of Ukrainian descent through the Arts, education, sport, media, politics, awards and recognition, youth and student groups. Other key priorities will be democratic and state development of Ukraine and community development in Canada through organizational capacity building, leadership development and political engagement. "This Congress could not have been so memorable and successful without the tremendous speakers and pre-eminent people who shared with us their wisdom, and views on how to move forward for the future," stated Congress Chair Daria Luciw. "I would also like to thank our performers Hutsuliochky from Ivano-Frankivsk, and Edmonton's own Volyn, and Shumka dancers."

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The Congress would like to thank the following key note speakers Dr. Olenka Bilash, The Honourable Gene Zwozdesky, MLA, Mr. James Temerty, Volodymyr Viatrovych, Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk and the Hon. Rob Merrifield, M.P. "One of the great highlights of the Congress was the Engaging Ukraine session where the delegates were able to listen to and ask questions of current and former Canadian Ambassadors to Ukraine, as well as Ukrainian Ambassadors to Canada." stated Grod. "We would like to thank their Excellencies, Daniel Caron, Dr. Ihor Ostash, Derek Fraser and Dr. Yuri Scherbak for sharing their thoughts and wisdom on the situation in Ukraine with us." The UCC also thanks The Hon. Gary Lunn, M.P., Mr. Borys Wrzesnewskyj, M.P., Mr. Evhen Czolij, Senator Raynell Andreychuk and the Hon. Ralph Goodale, M.P. who brought greetings to the triennial Congress. In addition, there were 16 Shevchenko Medal recipients and 4 recipients of the Ukrainian Canadian Youth Leadership Award of Excellence honoured at the Saturday evening Gala which celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and announced 2011 as the 120th Anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada. At the first Board meeting following the Congress, the Board established the following committees and encourages our community to get engaged in these working groups:

Executive Committee Chair, Paul Grod Advisory Council Chair, James Temerty, C.M. Awards & Recognition Chair, Roman Melnyk Canada Ukraine Chair, Jaroslaw Balan Communications Chair, Vacant Community Development Chair, Vacant Finance Chair, Volodymyr (Walter) Dlugosh Fundraising Chair, Eugene Roman Governance Chair, Vacant Immigration & Resettlement Chair, Evhen Duvalko Internment Chair, Olya Grod Multiculturalism Co-Chairs, Ann Szyptur and Daria Luciw National Arts Council Hon. Chair Halyna Kvitka Kondracki

Co Chairs Andrea Kopylech and Orest Skliarenko National Holodomor Awareness Chair, Iryna Mycak National Holodomor Education Chair, Valentina Kuryliw National School Council Chair, Volodymyr (Vlodko) Boychuk National Sports Committee Chair, Renata Roman 120th Anniversary Committee Chair, Roman Brytan Youth Advisory Council Chair, Yuri Broda

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress would like to acknowledge and thank all participants, dignitaries, presenters, moderators and volunteers for their efforts.

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UCC Shevchenko Medal Presentations at 23rd UCC Congress

Submitted by Bro. Ernest Paluck, KSV

At the 23rd Triennial Congress in Edmonton, and the 70th Anniversary Banquet; with the theme “HONOURING THE PAST, INSPIRING THE FUTURE”, we had the opportunity to recognize individuals of Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian descent, as well as institutions and organizations, for their outstanding national contribution towards the development of the Ukrainian Canadian community. Outstanding contribution and achievements is measured by the candidate’s level of excellence and initiative, their sustained body of work, peer recognition and the candidate’s broad impact inside and outside the Ukrainian Canadian community. Shevchenko Medals are awarded in the categories of Community Development, Culture and the Arts Education, Sport, and may also include the category of Public Service. The Ukrainian Canadian Youth Leadership Award recognizes outstanding leadership of young adults which significantly contributed to the broader Ukrainian community and the betterment of Canada. Twenty individuals were recognized with the prestigious Shevchenko Medal at the Twenty-third Congress of Ukrainian Canadians held in Edmonton Alberta on November 6th 2010; the Shevchenko Awards Committee awarded the following: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: CULTURE AND THE ARTS: Bill (Wasyl) Diachuk Edmonton Roman Brytan Edmonton Walter Kish Oshawa Halya Kuchmij Toronto Orest Warnyca Regina Myron Momryk Ottawa Dr. Valerian Revutsky Vancouver EDUCATION: Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk Kingston SPORTS: Dr. Roman Serbyn Montreal Lucas Makowsky Calgary (Regina) Dr Manoly Lupul Calgary Michael Slipchuk Toronto Dr. Bohdan Medwidsky Edmonton UKRAINIAN CANADIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD: PUBLIC SERVICE: Adriana Luhowa Montreal Leo Ledohowski Winnipeg Olyana Grod Mississauga James C. Temerty, C.M. Toronto Andrijko Semaniuk Winnipeg Borys Wrzesnewskyj Toronto Roman Storoschuk Winnipeg The Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada would like to congratulate all of the 2010 recipients of the Shevchenko awards; you have all contributed to making Canada a better place.



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