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[[Image:Stjoesfulloutside.jpg|thumb|right|thumb|250px| The new Church's Exterior.]]'''St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic church''' is a [[Ukrainians|Ukrainian]] church located in [[Chicago, Illinois]] and belonging to (and second largest in)the [[Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago|St. Nicholas Eparchy for the Ukrainian Catholics]]. It is most known for a church building with an ultra-modern thirteen gold domed roof symbolizing the [[twelve apostles]] and [[Jesus Christ]] as the largest center dome. This year is is celebrating its fifty-first year. |
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|name = St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Greek Catholic Parish |
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|location = 5000 N. Cumberland, [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]] |
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|country = USA |
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|denomination = [[Ukrainian Greek Catholic]] |
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|churchmanship= [[Eastern Catholic Churches|Byzantine]] |
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|website = http://www.stjosephukr.com |
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|founded date = August 1956 |
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|founder = Joseph Shary |
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|dedication = Bishop Jaroslaw Gabro |
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|functional status = Active |
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|heritage designation = Ukrainian |
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|architect = [[Zenon Mazurkevich]] |
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|architectural type = Ultra-Modern |
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|groundbreaking = 1975 |
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|construction cost = $1,750,000 |
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|deanery = Chicago |
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|diocese = [[Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago]] |
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|archbishop = [[Stephen Soroka]] |
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|bishop = [[Richard Seminack]] |
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|pastor = Mykola Buryadnyk |
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|priest = Volodymyr Kushnir |
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|musicgroup = "[[Irmos]]" Choir, [[Cherubim|Kheruvym]] Chamber Choir |
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'''St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church''' is a [[Ukrainians|Ukrainian]] church located in [[Chicago]] and belonging to the [[Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago|St. Nicholas Eparchy for the Ukrainian Catholics]]. The building has an ultra-modern roof, comprising thirteen gold domes which symbolize the [[twelve apostles]] and [[Jesus Christ]] as the largest center dome. |
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==Church building== |
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=== Interior === |
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The interior of the church is adorned with [[Byzantine style]] [[icons]] ([[frescoes]]). |
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Relief [[geometric patterns]] of crosses are etched into the walls of the second story of the current structure. The underlying materials from which the crosser were made was left visible until in 1996 and 1997 pastor Fr. Pavlo Hayda had them painted, and the gold domes restored. The [[iconostasis]] inside the church is a traditional [[Byzantine]] iconostasis with two tiers and is in the Modern [[Cossack Baroque]] Style. |
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[[Image:Stjoesmaindome.jpg|thumb|left|thumb|250px| The center, main dome of The church Depicting Christ the Enthroned as this dome represents Him.]] |
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In the rear, on the west end of the [[altar server]] and [[priest]] [[sacristy]], is the diminutive [[Parascheva of the Balkans|St. Paraskevia]] Chapel, named after the saint from whom Fr. Shary's (see [[#History|History]]) mother took her name. Daily morning services take place here, and the main sanctuary is used for celebrating Divine Liturgies on Saturdays, Sundays, and high holy days. The iconostasis in the chapel is the original for the church on this site. |
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In the years after [[World War II]] many [[Ukrainians]] were moving out of the original Ukrainian Neighborhood (Chicago & Western Aves.) into the Northwest Side of [[Chicago]]. Seeing a need for a new Ukrainian Parish, Archbishop [[Constantine Bohachevsky]] appointed, in August [[1956]], a young energetic priest, Fr. Joseph Shary, to organize a new community. The first two [[Liturgies]] were celebrated at [[St. Patrick's High School]] Auditorium, but with the help of a handful of pioneering families, the first church was built at its current location. This Building stands north of the current church building and is used as a Parish Life Center that houses offices, classrooms, and a hall. It is also home to the [[Selfreliance]] Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union's northwest branch. |
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=== Grotto === |
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As the community quickly grew in number, Fr. Shary realized a larger church building needed to be built. He saw this as an opportunity to build a spectacular Church for "THE GLORY OF GOD AND FUTURE GENERATIONS." The church was dedicated and consecrated by Bishop [[Jaroslav Gabro]] on [[May 22]], [[1977]]. |
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Across the way from the church is a [[grotto]] [[Shrine]] dedicated to [[Marian Apparitions|Our Lady]] of [[Hoshiv]] with an [[altar]] sometimes used for outdoor services (such as Pascha Blessing). In 2006, Fr. Pavlo's wife, Christine, led a restoration and relandscaping of the grotto into a memorial garden, which is now dedicated to deceased parishioners. |
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== History == |
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In August 1956, Archbishop [[Constantine Bohachevsky]] appointed Fr. Joseph Shary to organize a new community. The first two [[Liturgies]] were celebrated at [[St. Patrick High School (Chicago)|St. Patrick's High School]] Auditorium, with the first church being built at its current location. This building stands north of the current church building and is used as a Parish Life Center that houses offices, classrooms, and a hall. It is also home to the [[Selfreliance]] Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union's northwest branch. |
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Originally the new church's interior was supposed to be as modern as its outside, there would be no [[iconostasis]], bare concrete walls, and an ultra-modern [[chandelier]] in the center. Using this approach, however, the church would lose almost all of its traditional [[byzantine]], rich, [[symbolysm]] |
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As the community expanded, Fr. Shary realized the parish needed a larger facility. He saw this as an opportunity to build what he termed a church for "The Glory of God and Future Generations." The church, designed by architect [[Zenon Mazurkevich]] of Philadelphia and constructed by Walter Bratkiv of REM Builders, Inc., was dedicated and consecrated by Bishop [[Jaroslav Gabro]] on May 22, 1977. |
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The interior of the church is completely adorned with [[byzantine style]] [[icons]] ([[frescoes]]). Unfortunately the iconographer was deported back to his homeland before he was able to write the names of all the saints as prescribed by [[iconographic]] traditions. |
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==Milestones== |
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[[Image:At altar.JPG|thumb|The [[altar]] during the [[liturgy]] at St. Joseph Church by Fr. Pavlo Hayda ]] |
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The history of St. Joseph begins with Bishop [[Constantine Bohachevsky]], [[Metropolitan bishop|Metropolitan]] of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of [[Philadelphia]] officially establishing St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church on August 1, 1956. Father Joseph Shary was sent here as the organizing [[pastor]], who upon his arrival in Chicago was met with an energetic group of Ukrainian Catholics anxious to expand the Chicago Ukrainian religious community into the Northwest Side. |
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===Timeline=== |
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The second level of the new structure are relief [[geometric patterns]] of crosses etched into the walls. these where left bare until in 1996 and 1997 the new Pastor, [[Fr. Pavlo Hayda]] had them painted. As a continuation of his work he also had the gold [[domes]] repainted in order to restore them to the sharpness they where painted to 20 years earlier. The [[iconostasis]] inside the church is a traditional [[byzantine]] [[iconostasis]] with two tiers and is in the [[Modern]] [[Kozak]] [[Baroque]] Style. |
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On August 21, 1956, [[Cardinal (Catholicism)|Cardinal]] [[Samuel Stritch]], permitted the parish to use [[St. Patrick High School (Chicago)|St. Patrick's]] [[Congregation of Christian Brothers|Christian Brothers]] High School facilities on [[Belmont Avenue (Chicago)|Belmont Avenue]], until the newly formed parish was financially in a position to purchase land to build a church. Stritch promised all possible assistance in this endeavor. |
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In 1958, building began on Cumberland Avenue. The upper portion became the church, with the addition of pews, [[altars]] and other appropriate furnishings, which were gifts from [[Immaculate Heart of Mary]] Parish. |
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In the rear, on the west end of the [[altar server]] and [[priest]] [[sacristy]] is the [[St. Paraskevia]] Chapel. (Named after Fr. Shary's Mother) This is where 8am daily services take place. Notably, the [[Iconostasis]] in the chapel is the same one from the original church. Unfortuantely the [[St. Paraskevia]] Chapel onmly seats about 10-15 people. |
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The lower hall became the hub of cultural, social and fund-raising functions, such as parish praznyks, sviachenes, [[bake sale]]s, [[choir]] rehearsals, rummage sales, children's programs, [[Ukrainian dance]] lessons, dances, and countless other activities. |
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===Grotto=== |
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Across the way from the church is a [[grotto]] ([[Shrine]]) set up to [[Our Lady of Hoshiv]] with an [[altar]] sometimes used for outdoor sevices (such as [[Pascha Blessing]]) |
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Many people pay daily [[pilgrimages]] to the shrine leaving gifts and candles at its base. Often times people walk up and pray or drive up the parish driveway and pray out of their car. |
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On October 1, 1975, construction of the new church edifice began. |
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In 2006, Fr. Pavlo's Wife, Christine, led a restoration and relandscaping of the grotto into a memorial garden to deceaced parishoners. |
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On May 22, 1977, Bishop Jaroslav Gabro dedicated the church. |
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== Building the Church == |
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The large rock near the entrance ramp attracted attention to the church. It is a piece of the [[Canadian Shield]] brought to the new church's building site. It was retrieved by the contractors during excavation of the foundation. The [[pastor]] saved it and had it placed in its present position after construction was completed in 1976. |
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== Priests over the Years == |
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[[Image:Insidestjoesbrighter.jpg|thumb|right|thumb|250px|The interior of the new church next to the original one.]] |
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In 1988, a hand-carved [[iconostasis]], designed in the Byzantine-Ukrainian tradition by Borys Makarenko, was installed in the church. |
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St. Joseph Parish is notorious for being assigned [[pastor]]s when they where in their twenties. The first pastor was Fr. Joseph Shary (whom the parish is named after, along with St. Josephat in [[Munster, Indiana]]). |
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[[File:St joes center.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The interior of the new church next to the original one.]] |
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===Current Priests=== |
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'''Very Rev. James Karepin, O.P.'''- Interim Parish Administrator |
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The Altar [[Rosary]] Society (ARS) has promoted various Ukrainian cultural and social activities, bringing the various components of the society together. When the church was erected, the Altar Rosary Society covered the cost of the installation of the [[marble]] floor and apsidial wall. They also sponsored the royal [[throne]], the altars, and the [[church tabernacle|tabernacle]]. Additionally they provided and maintained the altar [[linens]] and many of the [[vestments]]. To raise this money, the Altar Rosary Society sponsored [[fashion show]]s, bake sales, yearly pascha sale, turkey raffles, [[bazaar]]s, white-elephant sales, family picnics. Additionally, the members staffed the kitchen, and equipped the church hall kitchen for dinners, picnics, [[carnival]]s, breakfasts and other activities. |
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'''Very Rev. Canon Thomas Glynn''' - Associate Pastor |
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Thomas Glynn was born [[July 12]], [[1932]] to Tom and Pauline Glynn. He grew up with his brother Jack and many other relatives from [[Ireland]] on the [[south side of Chicago]]. After attending [[St. Basil]]'s Grade School and [[St. Vincent Preparatory College]] in [[Cape Girardeau, MO]], Fr. Tom enrolled at [[DePaul University]] where he obtained a [[Bachelor’s Degree]] in [[Philosophy]] and [[Education]]. His love for education drew him to a career in teaching. While teaching at a boarding school on the [[northwest side of Chicago]], Fr. Tom had the opportunity to meet Fr. Shary. It was through his friendship with Fr. Shary that Fr. Tom learned and felt a calling to join the [[priesthood]] in the [[Ukrainian Catholic Church]]. |
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[[Image:St Joseph the Betrothed 080202.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The main dome of the church depicting Christ on the dome representing him.]] |
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Fr. Tom entered Catholic University and [[St. Josaphat Seminary]] in [[1960]]. On [[March 29]], [[1964]], Fr. Tom became the first priest ordained to the newly established [[St. Nicholas Diocese of Chicago]] by Bishop [[Jaroslaw Gabro]]. After his ordination, he remained at [[St. Nicholas]] until [[1967]]. |
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St. Joseph Church Choir was established in August 1956. |
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For one and a half years, the choir was trained and directed by Father Shary. Julian Pozniak, a qualified and trained cantor and experienced choir director, remained the sole director and [[Cantor (church)|cantor]] for St. Joseph’s until his retirement. Jaroslav Stefaniuk, with Julian Pozniak's guidance, became choir director and cantor, until his death in March 2006. |
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For a brief period between [[1967]] and [[1970]] Fr. Tom served at [[St. John the Baptist]] in [[Detroit MI]], then returned to [[Chicago]] until [[1977]]. From [[1977]] to [[1984]], Fr. Tom had the opportunity to serve the western part of our diocese, covering the parishes of [[St. John]] and [[St. Demetrius]] in [[Belfield, North Dakota]]. |
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Each Sunday the choir sang [[Divine Liturgy]], caroled at [[Christmas]] time, and sang at various functions and events throughout the year. Performances took place for the Ukrainian community, but at religious and secular venues, such as the [[Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)|Museum of Science and Industry]]. |
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[[1984]] brought further educational pursuits. After having moved to [[Detroit MI]], Fr. Tom enrolled at [[Mercy College]] where he received a [[Master’s Degree in Chemical Dependency Studies]]. He was also admitted to PSi CHi [[National Honor Society of Psychology]] and received a Certification as a Certified [[Social Worker]]. Fr. Tom also served at [[St. John the Baptist]], [[Our Lady of Perpetual Help]] and worked as Spiritual Counselor at [[Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center]] until [[1989]]. |
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St. Joseph's choir joined with the [[St. Nicholas Cathedral, Chicago|St. Nicholas Cathedral]] Slavuta choir to become known as the Metropolitan [[Andrej Sheptytsky]] Choir of Chicago. The choir recorded an album of a newly commissioned composition of the [[Divine Liturgy]], by Andrij Hnatyshyn. One of the most momentous performances by the choir was for the visit of [[Pope John Paul II]] in [[Grant Park (Chicago)|Grant Park]], in 1979. |
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On [[June 1]], [[1989]], Fr. Tom returned to [[Chicago]] and has served St. Joseph Parish. In [[1998]] Fr. Tom was bestowed the title of Canon by [[Bishop Michael Wiwchar]]. |
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The Acres of Fun Festivals, and the Friday night Bingos, along with the Pyrohy sales were major fundraisers for the parish, due in large part to the parish volunteers. |
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===+ Rev. Pavlo Hayda=== |
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Many young parishioners were in the Sts. Cyril and Methodious Youth Group, were altar servers, orboth. They volunteered at parish events, as well as participating in liturgical services. They volunteered in soup kitchens, participated in retreats and organized citywide youth nights. |
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'''+ Pavlo Denys Hayda''' was born in [[Battle Creek Michigan]] on [[October 22]], [[1964]] to Roma and Ihor Hayda. He grew up with three older siblings, Borys, Marko and Roman. |
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== Priests over the years == |
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In his youth, Fr. Pavlo was an active member in the [[Ukrainian]] community as a memeber of [[Ukrainian scouting organization]] "[[Plast]]". Fr. Pavlo finished grade school and [[Fairfield College Preporatory High School]] in [[Easton, Connecticut]]. In [[1982]] Fr. Pavlo spent the summer in [[Harvard]], studying [[Ukrainian]] and preparing for his college studies. Initially having the desire to study [[engineering]], Fr. Pavlo surprised his parents with the announcement that he felt a vocation to enter [[priesthood]]. Having come from a long lineage of priests, going back a few hundred years, Mr. & Mrs. Hayda were very pleased to hear that one of their sons wanted to continue the tradition of serving God and His people. |
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Many of the presiding priests were assigned to St. Joseph Parish while only in their twenties. The first pastor was Fr. Joseph Shary, after whom the parish is named, along with St. Josaphat in [[Munster, Indiana]]. |
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===Pastors=== |
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In 1982 Fr. Pavlo entered [[St. Basil’s College Seminary]] in [[Stamford Connecticut]] where he completed his [[Bachelor of Arts]] Degree in [[Philosophy]]. Shortly after completing his studies at [[St. Basil]]’s, in [[May]] of [[1986]], Fr. Pavlo entered the [[St. Sophia Seminary for Priestly Formation]] and began his [[Master’s Studies]] at [[Catholic Theological Union]] in [[Hyde Park]]. Before completing his [[Masters Degree]] in [[Divinity]] in [[1991]], Fr. Pavlo would take an active part in many aspects of the Ukrainian community, specifically church community. He taught religion at the Saturday School of Ukrainian Studies "Ridna Shkola", actively worked on the committee commemorating the [[Millennium of Ukrainian Christianity]] and Ukrainian Youth for Christ Conventions, as well as sang in many choirs. It was through his work at Sts. [[Volodymyr]] and Olha Parish that he met his wife Christine. The couple married in [[May]] of [[1991]]. |
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* Rev. Joseph Shary 1956-1982 |
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* Msgr. William Bilinsky 1982-1983 |
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* Rev. Andriy Chirovsky 1983-1985 |
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* Rev. Mykhajlo Kuzma 1985-1987 |
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* Msgr. William Bilinsky 1987-1995 |
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* Rev. Pavlo Hayda 1995-2007 |
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* Rev. Mykola Buryadnyk 2008–Present |
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=== Current priests === |
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Without a free church in [[Ukraine]], there was great difficulty for a married man to get [[ordained]]. After a brief visit with [[Archbishop Volodymyr Sterniuk]] in [[Chicago]], Fr. Pavlo and his wife accepted an invitation to live and work in [[Ukraine]]. Fr. Pavlo and his wife traveled to [[Lviv, Ukraine]], in [[February]] of [[1992]]. By the grace of [[God]] and the hand of [[Patriarch Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky]], Pavlo Denys Hayda was [[ordained]] to the holy [[priesthood]] in [[St. George Cathedral]] on [[March 29]], [[1992]]. [[Ordination]] at [[St. George Cathedral]] is not only significant for Fr. Pavlo because it is the seat of the world-wide [[Ukrainian Catholic Church]], but also because his grandfather Jaroslav Kniahynyckyj was also ordained in [[St. George Cathedral]] 65 years earlier by the hand of [[Patriarch Andrej Sheptytskyj]].Within days of his [[ordination]], Fr. Pavlo was assigned to his first parish. [[St. Paraskevia]] in [[Kalynivka, Ukraine]], although a small church in size, was a large church in spirit. Unfortunately, this assignment was brief, for shortly before the birth of their first son Julian, Fr. Pavlo returned to [[Chicago]]. In [[October]] of [[1992]] Fr. Pavlo was assigned to his second parish, that of [[St. Josaphat]] in [[Munster, Indiana]], where he served the community of approximately 150 families for nearly three years. |
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'''Fr. Mykola Buryadnyk''' (2009–Present) - Pastor |
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By [[July]] of [[1995]], change was again in the air. The day after the baptism of their second son Zachary, Fr. Pavlo and his family moved to St. Joseph Parish on the [[northwest side of Chicago]]. It is here in [[2004]], with his close family, dear friends and dedicated parishioners two new members into his family, the twins, Elias and Dymytrij. His service at St. Joseph Parish have been very active, in particular with the re-activation of the [[Sts. Cyril and Methodius]] Youth Group the completion of the interior painting of the church and the re-painting of the domes. In addition to parish work, Fr. Pavlo has continued to work within the [[St. Nicholas Eparchy]] and community. He has worked actively to organize Eparchial Conferences, [[clergy]] retreats and has held the position of [[Presbyteral Council]] member and Consultor to the [[bishop]]. Fr. Pavlo also dedicated his Saturday mornings to teaching religion at St. Joseph Ridna Shkola. |
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Fr. Mykola Buryadnyk was assigned as pastor of St. Joseph parish in February 2008. Since he came to the parish, he helped establish and revitalize several parish organizations such as the [[Ukrainian Language]] [[Bible study (Christian)|Bible study]] Group, the [[martial arts]] school of Combat Hopak, the Vyshyvanka School of Dance, and the [[Echo (phenomenon)|Homin]] Theater Group. Fr. Mykola, along with his pastoral ministry, also led the church's roof repairs and [[gold leaf]] reapplication the church's interior. |
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==Gallery== |
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On [[September]] 4, [[2007]] Fr. Pavlo was riding his [[bicycle]] eastbound in the 1900 block of East [[Oakton Street]] in [[Des Plaines, Illinois]] from dropping off his car to be repaired. At about 11 a.m. he collided with an [[SUV]] as it was exiting the driveway of an [[apartment]] complex. + Fr. Pavlo Hayda was pronounced dead at 12:27 p.m. at [[Advocate Lutheran General Hospital]] in [[Park Ridge, Illinois.]] |
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File:Vew from loft stjucc.jpg|View from the Choir Loft |
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File:St paraskevia chapel.jpg|St. Paraskevia Chapel Located behind the Apse of the main church |
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<!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: File:Stjoesapse.jpg| Apse of the main church building depicting the Eternal [[Last Supper]] in traditional [[Byzantine]] style. --> |
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File:Ceiling from altar.jpg|Ceiling of the church from the altar showing the dome |
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File:Iconostasis detail.jpg|[[Iconostasis]] detail depicting the [[Theotokos]]. |
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File:South view panorama.jpg|Thirteen domes representing the [[twelve Disciples]] and [[Christ Pantocrator]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{Commonscat-inline|St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church|St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church}} |
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*[http://www.stjosephucc.org Official Website] |
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*[http://www.stjosephukr.com/ Official website] |
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*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20070906/ai_n19519127 Rev. Pavlo Hayda: Article in Chicago Sun Times] |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APbfkPe6d7M Photo slideshow of St. Joseph Church, Christmas 2009] |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060820100928/http://www.stnicholaseparchy.org/ Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Nicholas of Chicago] |
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* [http://www.oddee.com/item_96506.aspx List of the 10 most unique churches in the world] |
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41°58′14″N 87°50′14″W / 41.97056°N 87.83722°W | |
Location | 5000 N. Cumberland, Chicago, Illinois |
Country | USA |
Denomination | Ukrainian Greek Catholic |
Churchmanship | Byzantine |
Website | http://www.stjosephukr.com |
History | |
Founded | August 1956 |
Founder(s) | Joseph Shary |
Dedication | Bishop Jaroslaw Gabro |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | Ukrainian |
Architect(s) | Zenon Mazurkevich |
Architectural type | Ultra-Modern |
Groundbreaking | 1975 |
Completed | 1977 |
Construction cost | $1,750,000 |
Administration | |
Synod | Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Synod of Bishops |
Province | Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia |
Diocese | Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago |
Deanery | Chicago |
Clergy | |
Archbishop | Stephen Soroka |
Bishop(s) | Richard Seminack |
Priest(s) | Volodymyr Kushnir |
Pastor(s) | Mykola Buryadnyk |
Laity | |
Music group(s) | "Irmos" Choir, Kheruvym Chamber Choir |
St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church is a Ukrainian church located in Chicago and belonging to the St. Nicholas Eparchy for the Ukrainian Catholics. The building has an ultra-modern roof, comprising thirteen gold domes which symbolize the twelve apostles and Jesus Christ as the largest center dome.
Church building
Interior
The interior of the church is adorned with Byzantine style icons (frescoes).
Relief geometric patterns of crosses are etched into the walls of the second story of the current structure. The underlying materials from which the crosser were made was left visible until in 1996 and 1997 pastor Fr. Pavlo Hayda had them painted, and the gold domes restored. The iconostasis inside the church is a traditional Byzantine iconostasis with two tiers and is in the Modern Cossack Baroque Style.
In the rear, on the west end of the altar server and priest sacristy, is the diminutive St. Paraskevia Chapel, named after the saint from whom Fr. Shary's (see History) mother took her name. Daily morning services take place here, and the main sanctuary is used for celebrating Divine Liturgies on Saturdays, Sundays, and high holy days. The iconostasis in the chapel is the original for the church on this site.
Grotto
Across the way from the church is a grotto Shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Hoshiv with an altar sometimes used for outdoor services (such as Pascha Blessing). In 2006, Fr. Pavlo's wife, Christine, led a restoration and relandscaping of the grotto into a memorial garden, which is now dedicated to deceased parishioners.
History
In August 1956, Archbishop Constantine Bohachevsky appointed Fr. Joseph Shary to organize a new community. The first two Liturgies were celebrated at St. Patrick's High School Auditorium, with the first church being built at its current location. This building stands north of the current church building and is used as a Parish Life Center that houses offices, classrooms, and a hall. It is also home to the Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union's northwest branch.
As the community expanded, Fr. Shary realized the parish needed a larger facility. He saw this as an opportunity to build what he termed a church for "The Glory of God and Future Generations." The church, designed by architect Zenon Mazurkevich of Philadelphia and constructed by Walter Bratkiv of REM Builders, Inc., was dedicated and consecrated by Bishop Jaroslav Gabro on May 22, 1977.
Milestones
The history of St. Joseph begins with Bishop Constantine Bohachevsky, Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia officially establishing St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church on August 1, 1956. Father Joseph Shary was sent here as the organizing pastor, who upon his arrival in Chicago was met with an energetic group of Ukrainian Catholics anxious to expand the Chicago Ukrainian religious community into the Northwest Side.
Timeline
On August 21, 1956, Cardinal Samuel Stritch, permitted the parish to use St. Patrick's Christian Brothers High School facilities on Belmont Avenue, until the newly formed parish was financially in a position to purchase land to build a church. Stritch promised all possible assistance in this endeavor.
In 1958, building began on Cumberland Avenue. The upper portion became the church, with the addition of pews, altars and other appropriate furnishings, which were gifts from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish.
The lower hall became the hub of cultural, social and fund-raising functions, such as parish praznyks, sviachenes, bake sales, choir rehearsals, rummage sales, children's programs, Ukrainian dance lessons, dances, and countless other activities.
On October 1, 1975, construction of the new church edifice began.
On May 22, 1977, Bishop Jaroslav Gabro dedicated the church.
The large rock near the entrance ramp attracted attention to the church. It is a piece of the Canadian Shield brought to the new church's building site. It was retrieved by the contractors during excavation of the foundation. The pastor saved it and had it placed in its present position after construction was completed in 1976.
In 1988, a hand-carved iconostasis, designed in the Byzantine-Ukrainian tradition by Borys Makarenko, was installed in the church.
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The Altar Rosary Society (ARS) has promoted various Ukrainian cultural and social activities, bringing the various components of the society together. When the church was erected, the Altar Rosary Society covered the cost of the installation of the marble floor and apsidial wall. They also sponsored the royal throne, the altars, and the tabernacle. Additionally they provided and maintained the altar linens and many of the vestments. To raise this money, the Altar Rosary Society sponsored fashion shows, bake sales, yearly pascha sale, turkey raffles, bazaars, white-elephant sales, family picnics. Additionally, the members staffed the kitchen, and equipped the church hall kitchen for dinners, picnics, carnivals, breakfasts and other activities.
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St. Joseph Church Choir was established in August 1956.
For one and a half years, the choir was trained and directed by Father Shary. Julian Pozniak, a qualified and trained cantor and experienced choir director, remained the sole director and cantor for St. Joseph’s until his retirement. Jaroslav Stefaniuk, with Julian Pozniak's guidance, became choir director and cantor, until his death in March 2006.
Each Sunday the choir sang Divine Liturgy, caroled at Christmas time, and sang at various functions and events throughout the year. Performances took place for the Ukrainian community, but at religious and secular venues, such as the Museum of Science and Industry.
St. Joseph's choir joined with the St. Nicholas Cathedral Slavuta choir to become known as the Metropolitan Andrej Sheptytsky Choir of Chicago. The choir recorded an album of a newly commissioned composition of the Divine Liturgy, by Andrij Hnatyshyn. One of the most momentous performances by the choir was for the visit of Pope John Paul II in Grant Park, in 1979.
The Acres of Fun Festivals, and the Friday night Bingos, along with the Pyrohy sales were major fundraisers for the parish, due in large part to the parish volunteers.
Many young parishioners were in the Sts. Cyril and Methodious Youth Group, were altar servers, orboth. They volunteered at parish events, as well as participating in liturgical services. They volunteered in soup kitchens, participated in retreats and organized citywide youth nights.
Priests over the years
Many of the presiding priests were assigned to St. Joseph Parish while only in their twenties. The first pastor was Fr. Joseph Shary, after whom the parish is named, along with St. Josaphat in Munster, Indiana.
Pastors
- Rev. Joseph Shary 1956-1982
- Msgr. William Bilinsky 1982-1983
- Rev. Andriy Chirovsky 1983-1985
- Rev. Mykhajlo Kuzma 1985-1987
- Msgr. William Bilinsky 1987-1995
- Rev. Pavlo Hayda 1995-2007
- Rev. Mykola Buryadnyk 2008–Present
Current priests
Fr. Mykola Buryadnyk (2009–Present) - Pastor Fr. Mykola Buryadnyk was assigned as pastor of St. Joseph parish in February 2008. Since he came to the parish, he helped establish and revitalize several parish organizations such as the Ukrainian Language Bible study Group, the martial arts school of Combat Hopak, the Vyshyvanka School of Dance, and the Homin Theater Group. Fr. Mykola, along with his pastoral ministry, also led the church's roof repairs and gold leaf reapplication the church's interior.
Gallery
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View from the Choir Loft
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St. Paraskevia Chapel Located behind the Apse of the main church
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Ceiling of the church from the altar showing the dome
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Iconostasis detail depicting the Theotokos.
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Thirteen domes representing the twelve Disciples and Christ Pantocrator