100 Yale Ave. East, Winnipeg, MB R2C 0H8 Tel: 222-4283 Fax: 222-5332

E-mail: st.michaelsoffice@yahoo.ca Website: www.stmichaelsparish.wordpress.com

Sunday, May 7th, 2017

Sunday of the Paralytic

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY

Congratulations and God’s Blessings to our First Holy Communion Class

of 2017

УКРАЇНСЬКА КАТОЛИЦЬКА ПАРАФІЯ СВ. МИХАЇЛА

UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. MICHAEL

Welcome—Bitaemo Our Mission is to Know, Love and Serve Our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ.

CLERGY: Parish Priest:

Very Rev. Fr. Mark Gnutel Ph:(204)667-9588

email:mgnutel@mts.net Assistant Priest:

Rev. Fr. Alan Wizinsky Ph. (204)619-1165

email:stmichaelucc@icloud.com Rev. Protodeacon Stefan Tyrawski

Ph: (204)-229-7687 email: tyrawski@shaw.ca

Office Administrator

Valerie Balla Ph. (204)222-4283

Parish Council Chairman

Ron Kawaler Ph. (204)222-7801

UCWLC President

Betty Gnutel Ph. (204) 668-8463

Parent Ed

Susan Knight (204)477-1993 Sheila Verhaeghe (204)224-3049

Brotherhood President

Ron Kawaler Ph. (204)222-7801

Catechism Program

Marian & Nathan Polakoff Ph. (204)504-1973

K of C. Grand Knight

Jerry Maskiew Ph. (204)256-8124

Pastoral Care Coordinator

Rose Jansen Ph. (204)661-6315

Choir Cantor

Don Gnutel (204)668-8463 Choir Director

Pat Hawthorn (204)661-6744

Office Hours: Wednesday 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Thursday 9:30 am. to 1:00 pm

Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 am.

Holy Communion - God’s Greatest Gift of Love In the Blessed Sacrament we posses God’s greatest gift of Love. We measure the love of the giver by the greatness of His gift, by the advantages and benefits derived there from. Jesus is present in the Blessed Sacrament with His Divinity and Humanity. His Soul and Body, His Flesh and Blood. Through His real presence, the tabernacle becomes the treasury of all riches, for it contains Jesus, the fountain of all grace, with the infinite plenitude of Divine treasures. There He holds them in readiness for us; He calls and invites us to come and take them. His presence is the life of the Church, the joy and delight of every living soul.

DO WE VALUE THE GIFT OF GOD? As we witness the little children receiving Holy Communion for the first time, let us ask ourselves “How much do I value this greatest of God’s gift? Has my fervour and ardour for the most Holy Sacrament cooled off to any degree since the day of my First Holy Communion”? The Blessed Sacrament is still the same changeless God, the same graces to be received, the same infinite love with which He has loved us from the beginning. Do we still heed His constant invitation, “Take and eat…?” or have we become somewhat indifferent toward what is offered to us? May the sight of our young ones receiving Holy Communion today, inspire us to a greater desire to enrich ourselves spiritually with a more frequent reception of the greatest of God’s gifts.

Prayer for the First Holy Communicants: Lord Jesus, bless all those who are receiving You in Holy Communion for the first time. May each one of them know Your love and mercy in a personal way. May all Your people open their hearts to You and be transformed by this Sacrament. May we become a sign of Your love for the whole world. Amen

SUNDAY, May 14th, 2017

ROSARY LEADER

Liz Happychuk

EPISTLE READER

Pat Hawthorn

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:

Brent Early

Gene Happychuk

VIGIL LAMPS Harry Hawryshko

Rose Zommer Justina Andrusiak

Jean Klimchak

COLLECTION & Donations Received SUNDAY, April 30th 2017

Collection - $1,225.00 Direct Deposit - $215.00

Vigil Lamps - $30.00 Parish Upkeep - $35.00

Flowers - $20.00 Church Cleaning - $15.00

Dishwasher - $50.00 Easter Dinner (net profit) - $376.75

In Memory of William Gnutel - $350.00 TOTAL - $2,316.75

Thank you for your generosity!

Liturgy Intentions For the Week of May 7th to May 14

Sunday, May 7th - 9:30 am. Sunday of the Paralytic & First Holy Communion Sunday - John 5: 1-15

Tuesday, May 9th - 9:00 am - Luke 6:17-23 For the sick & shut-ins offered by Pastoral Care (Fr. Alan) Wednesday, May 10th - 9:00 am. John 7:14-30 - + Paul Kurylko—offered by wife Helen (Fr. Alan) Thursday, May 11th - 9:30 am. John 15:9-16 (Fr. Michael) 7:00 pm. - Moleben to the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday, May 12th - 9:00am. John 8:21-30 (Fr. Michael) Sunday, May 14th - 9:30 Sunday of the Samaritan Woman - MOTHER’S DAY - John 4: 5:43

Please remember in your prayers the following who are ill at home, in

hospitals or care homes: Sylvia Woroniak,, Audrey Stefanyshen,,

Ann Kulyk, Charles Belsham, Ann Tchir, Kay Skotnicki, Iris Chroniak, Pearl

Zahaiko, Mickey Paraschuk, Tinnie Trush, Katherina Dubesky, Nick Zazula, Olga

Stelmach, Mary Harrison, Justina Andrusiak, Mary Andrushko , Ron Shott, Mary Zaporzan, , John & Genevieve Evan

MARCH FOR LIFE, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 10:30 am. - Service at St. Mary’s Cathedral 11:30 am. - Gathering for the March at the Legislative Building This will be followed by speakers and closing remarks. The three Archbishops will be in attendance. Our Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak will deliver the closing remarks. Take a Stand! Be a Voice! Let us join together as a parish to attend and support this event. If you are unable to walk just attend and be a part of the event and listen to the speeches. For more information call: Marilyn Krochak (204) (222-5189) The March For Life which takes place on Thursday, May 11, St. Michael's Parish will be renting a bus to take the parishioners down to the Legislative Building to be a part of the walk. There will be no cost to the parishioners. If you are unable to walk, please come anyway and be a part of this gathering. We will need to be at the Parish for 10:00 am that morning. Bus will be leaving St. Michael’s parking lot at 10:30 am. SHARP. If you wish to attend please call by May 2nd. Ron Kawaler 204-222-7801 or Marilyn Krochak 204-222-5189

Thank you - to all the men and ladies who came out last week to help with the Pyrohy Preparations. God bless all of you for your help.

Word & Wisdom: Don't tell God how Big your

storm is, tell the Storm how Big your God is.

MEETINGS FOR THIS WEEK: Pastoral Care - Tuesday, May 9th @ 9:30 am.

Parish Council - Thursday, May 11th - 7:30

pm following the Moleben Service

The 19th Annual Walk for Mary will be held on Sunday, May 28th, 2017 at Holy Eucharist Church, Watt & Munroe. Pledge forms are available at all Parishes and Catholic Schools. This year’s theme is “Walking and Praying Together in honour of Our Lady of Fatima - 100th Anniversary”. For more information call (204)669-3666 or (204)294-2276.

We would like to wish Fr. Alan a very Happy Birthday that he celebrated yesterday, May 6th, May God continue to bless you with

many happy and healthy years. Na Mnohaya Lita!

Villa Rosa - Once again we will be collecting items for the Mothers' and their babies who reside at. Villa Rosa. Villa Rosa is a prenatal and postnatal residence in Winnipeg of-fering a wide variety of programs in a safe nurturing environment . During the month of a May we especially reflect on our Blessed Mother Mary and who constantly intercedes for us in all our needs. We also reflect on the true meaning of life from the moment of concep-tion to natural death. We support young women who have decided to accept their preg-nancy. Here is a list of items needed. You may leave them in a box at the entrance of the Church. We will be collecting items during the month of May. Please be generous. Items needed diapers, baby wipes, baby clothes, blankets, hangers, deodorant, toothpaste, baby lotion, baby wash, shampoo, condi-tioner, soap, Kleenex, etc.

Join the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate to celebrate 125 years of blessings!

Moleben with Archbishop Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak, O.S.B.M. and St. Basil’s Parish Choir Sunday, June 11th, 2017—4:00 PM St. Nicholas Church, 737 Bannerman Avenue Reception to follow in Church Hall Program for this worldwide celebration to feature Sr. Christina Syrotynsky, SSMI Provincial Superior (Toronto) & Students from Immaculate Heart of Mary School More information call Lubov SSMI Foundation Inc. 204-942-0443

GOSPEL REFLECTION Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your mat, and walk.” Immediately

the man became well, took up his mat, and walked. John 5:8-9 Let’s look at one of the clear symbolic meanings of this passage above. The man Jesus healed was paralyzed, being unable to walk and take care of himself. Others neglected him as he sat there by the pool, hoping for kindness and attention. Jesus sees him and gives him His full attention. After a short dialogue, Jesus cures him and tells him to rise and walk.

One clear symbolic message is that his physical paralysis is an image of the result of sin in our lives. When we sin we “paralyze” ourselves. Sin has grave consequences on our lives and the clearest consequence is that we are left unable to rise and then walk in the ways of God. Grave sin, especially, renders us powerless to love and live in true freedom. It leaves us trapped and unable to care for our own spiritual lives or for others in any way. It’s important to see the consequences of sin. Even minor sins hinder our abilities, strip us of energy, and leave us spiritually crippled to one extent or another. Hopefully you know this and it is not a new revelation to you. But what must be new to you is the honest admission of your current guilt. You must see yourself in this story. Jesus did not heal this man only for the good of this one man. He healed him, in part, to tell you that He sees you in your broken state as you experience the consequences of your sin. He sees you in need, looks at you and calls you to rise and walk. Do not underestimate the importance of allowing Him to perform a healing in your life. Do not neglect to identify even the smallest sin which imposes its consequences upon you. Look at your sin, allow Jesus to see it, and listen to Him speak words of healing and freedom. Reflect, today, upon this powerful encounter this crippled man had with Jesus. Put yourself into the scene and know that this healing is also done for you. If you have not done so already this Lent, go to Confession and discover Jesus’ healing in that Sacrament. Confession is the answer to the freedom that awaits you, especially when it is entered into honestly and thoroughly. Lord, please forgive me for my sins. I desire to see them and to acknowledge the consequences they impose upon me. I know that You desire to free me from these burdens and to heal them at the source. Lord, give me courage to confess my sins to You, especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Jesus, I trust in You.

Moleben to the Blessed Virgin Mary - Thursday, May 11th at 7:00 pm. (before the Parish Council Meeting) . The Blessed Virgin is

refuge and advocate of sinners and our protector from dangers and a powerful intercessor with her Son, Jesus. This is a short and beautiful

service and we encourage all parishioners to attend..

Knights of Columbus Canon Luhovy Assembly #0374

40th Anniversary Charity Dinner/Draw Thursday May 25, 2017

at St. Nicholas Ukr. Cath. Church 737 Bannerman - Tickets $70.00 each

Contact Robert Erstelle @ 204-339-3837

Congratulations to the following winners of the “Keep Christ in Christmas” Colouring Contest from Knights of Columbus Manitoba State Council Provincial

Winners: Group A - 1st Place (out of 21 entries) - Emily Balla Group B - 2nd Place (out of 33 entries)- Sarah Balla

Group E - 1st Place (out of 19 entries) - Jessica Knight

You did a great job and we are all very proud of you.

UCWLC League Day & Communion Breakfast - will be held on Sunday, May 28th. Following the Liturgy the Breakfast will be served and prepared by the Brotherhood. All ladies are invit-ed to attend. In Celebration of Hi-Neighbor Festival the UCWLC will once again be sponsor-ing BABA’S KITCHEN on Saturday, June 3rd from 12:00 to 3:00 pm., featur-ing a Ukrainian Menu. Mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend.

K. of C. Parish Picnic will be held Sunday, June 4th right after the 9:30 am. Liturgy. Rain or Shine! FREE Hamburgers, Hot Dogs,

Kobassa, Drinks & Ice Cream.. Mark you calendars and plan to attend.

A HUGE BOUQUET OF THANKS We extend a huge thank you to the wonderful people who put on such a lovely Easter Dinner last Sunday. As usual , you did a great job. Also thank you to everyone who came

out to help on both Saturday and Sunday with the preparations and clean-up. It was greatly appreciated. And of course to all our parishioners for attending and supporting the dinner. May God bless all of you most abundantly

Congratulations and God’s Blessing to our First Holy Communion Class - May 7th, 2017 “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them for such is the Kingdom of God.” (Mk. 10:14)

Today, three little children, have for the first time, received the Holy Eucharist, the fullness of the mystery of Christ into their hearts. We, the parishioners of St. Michael’s share in the joy of these children upon this solemn occasion as, we are sure, do their parents, grandparents, family & friends. We would like to extend our heartfelt welcome to all the families and special guests who are celebrating with Julian Evan, Jayden Will & Maryn Jardine today. We pray that this day will be the beginning of a growing and lasting relationship with Jesus and the church.

To Laryssa Kawaler. . . Grade 2 Teacher A special thank you for your love and dedication in preparing the children so well for this important day in their lives. You did a beautiful job with these little ones. The children will surely hold a special place in their hearts for you for introducing and leading them to Jesus. May God bless you abundantly for this very important job that you did so well. To Marian Polakoff . . . . Catechetical co-ordinator Our heartfelt thanks go out to you and all your helpers for all the work you did in preparing and organizing this beautiful day for the children and their families. You did a wonderful job in organizing their special day yesterday and for the fellowship reception for the children and their guests today. You most certainly made this day a beautiful and special for the children and their families. To Rose Jansen and Joanne Tanchuk Our thanks to you for coming out on Monday evening to make the Communion bread with the children that was used today at the Altar. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with the children. God bless you for your dedication. To Fr. Mark & Fr. Alan…. For the beautiful and inspiring Divine Liturgy that was held today and for preparing the children & parents yesterday for this most memorable and special day in our parish.

Dear Julian, Jayden & Maryn; Today is a very special and memorable day for you - indeed a day for rejoicing. The long awaited day has finally arrived. You have received Jesus into your hearts for the very first time. What a wonderful and precious gift you have been given - a gift not only for today for you will be able to receive everyday of your life. Treasure this day in your hearts; treasure this greatest of all gifts and thank God everyday for His special love for you. We want to wish you all the joy your hearts can hold. We pray that you will come often to receive Jesus and show Him how much you love Him and always promise to be His special friend. Congratulations, dear children, we are very proud of you! To the Parents: We extend our congratulations to you for fulfilling your Christian obligation by bringing your child to church and to the Sacraments. We encourage you to take your child by the hand and lead them often to Jesus. Come together with your child to receive Jesus in the Eucharist. So much depends on your example. Help them form a close and loving relationship with Jesus and the church and ensure that this friendship be nurtured and allowed to grow. Congratulations and keep up the good work.

We Pray that this day will be the beginning of a growing and loving relationship with Jesus and the Church; for this is the Day the Lord had Made; Rejoice and be Glad in it!