Christ is Born!
Glorify Him!
Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Nicholas Cathedral.
“Behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all people.
For today in the city of David, a savior has been born for you, who is Christ and Lord” (Luke 2:10-11)
It has been a truly difficult time for many of us within our Parish and beyond, but we are strengthened and sustained by the knowledge that Christ is indeed with us during this festive season. During this joyous period, let us in prayerful adoration before the icon of the Nativity, contemplate the significance of the newly born, Jesus our Savior.
We pray that all of you experience the true joy of the season and transmit this joy with kind gestures, forgiveness, and generosity to all who are in need, those who are suffering or hurting, or those who are without Christ in their hearts, especially during this time of the pandemic, world turmoil and despair.
His Excellency Bishop Benedict, our Reverend Clergy, and the Pastoral Council as well as our Parish organizations sincerely wish everyone a most peaceful, blessed, healthy, and bountiful Holyday Season and New Year.
Here is an overview report of events and information for your information.
- Our Parish has again sponsored the Annual Thanksgiving-Christmas Faire on November 20 and 21 in the Cathedral Hall. It was successful in many ways as attendance was bountiful and financially positive event for our Parish.
- Our Annual “Praznyk” (Feastday) Banquet is scheduled for Sunday, December 12, 2021, in the St. Nicholas School Auditorium after the 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy. Tickets are available by calling the Parish office.
- The Schedule for Christmas services is inserted in this envelope. Please stop by or contact the Rectory with any questions at 773-276-4537.
- A special envelope for Christmas donations has been inserted for your convenience.
- In preparation for the Nativity, our Parish had a Christmas Mission on from December 3_ to December 5, 2021 which was led by Fr. Illya Mamchak.
- The Mariyska Druzyna will have their “Annual Christmas Food Sale”. Forms are available in the Cathedral Vestibule.
- Request forms for traditional house blessings during the Epiphany and visitation by our clergy are enclosed. Please make use of these forms or contact the rectory at 773-276-4537.
- Water blessing service will be on Thursday, January 6, 2022 following the Divine Liturgy. Filled bottles with blessed water will be available after the service to take home.
- A Post Nativity Parish banquet will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2022 immediately following the 9:30 Divine Liturgy. Tickets will be available on Sunday, December 26, 2021.
- The Parish has a catechetical class for children who speak Ukrainian on Sundays after the 9:30 AM Liturgy in the Cathedral Hall. The Parish is looking for a Catechist to form a catechetical class for English speaking children. Interested individuals should contact Fr. Serhiy at 773-276-3437.
Many Blessings to All on this HolyDay Season from all of us at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral Parish! May the Good Lord bestow all of good health, happiness and strong faith to you and your families.
Respectfully and Yours in Christ,
- Bishop Benedict Aleksiychuk
- Very Rev. Serhiy Kovalchuk
- Very Reverend Roman Bobesiuk
- Nicholas Parish Pastoral Council