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|caption = For the Glory of God and Future Generations! |
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|location = 5000 N. Cumberland, [[Chicago, Illinois]] |
|location = 5000 N. Cumberland, [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]] |
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|denomination = [[Ukrainian Greek Catholic]] |
|denomination = [[Ukrainian Greek Catholic]] |
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|churchmanship= [[Byzantine]] |
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|architect = Zenon Mazurkevich |
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|architectural type = Ultra-Modern |
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|diocese = [[Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago]] |
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'''St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church''' is a [[Ukrainians|Ukrainian]] church located in [[Chicago |
'''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== |
==Church building== |
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=== Interior === |
=== Interior === |
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The interior of the church is |
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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In the rear, on the west end of the [[altar server]] and [[priest]] [[sacristy]] is the [[St. Paraskevia]] Chapel |
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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=== Grotto === |
=== Grotto === |
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Across the way from the church is a [[grotto]] |
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 == |
== 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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As the community |
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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==Milestones== |
==Milestones== |
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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 |
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=== |
===Timeline=== |
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August 21, 1956, [[Cardinal (Catholicism)|Cardinal]] [[Samuel Stritch]], permitted |
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]], |
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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The lower hall became the hub of |
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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On October 1, 1975 |
On October 1, 1975, construction of the new church edifice began. |
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On May 22, 1977 Bishop Jaroslav Gabro dedicated the church. |
On May 22, 1977, Bishop Jaroslav Gabro dedicated 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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In 1988, a hand-carved [[iconostasis]], designed in the Byzantine-Ukrainian tradition by Borys Makarenko, was installed in the church. |
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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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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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The Altar [[Rosary]] Society (ARS) has been a vital part of this parish. For fifty years this dedicated group of women worked tirelessly for the parish, by promoting [[Ukrainian cultural]] activities. Social events were also provided, bringing the varied groups together in a social atmosphere. |
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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]] |
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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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St. Joseph Church Choir was established in August 1956. |
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 |
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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⚫ | Each Sunday the choir sang [[Divine Liturgy]], |
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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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⚫ | 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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The successful week long ACRES OF FUN Festivals, and the Friday night BINGOs. They along with the PYROHY sales were by far the largest financial supporters of the parish, due in large part to the tireless efforts of many volunteers who were recruited from our entire parish. They all worked diligently together towards the goal of financial stewardship. |
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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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Now it is time to create a new history for the next fifty years. There are undoubtedly many equally hard-working, talented people in our midst who are willing and able to continue the work of our founding fathers. |
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May we continue reaching out to our neighbors and friends, introducing them to our rich beauty and heritage, with our open hands remaining – |
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== Priests over the years == |
== Priests over the years == |
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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=== |
===Pastors=== |
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* Rev. Joseph Shary 1956-1982 |
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* Msgr. William Bilinsky 1982-1983 |
* Msgr. William Bilinsky 1982-1983 |
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* Rev. Andriy Chirovsky 1983-1985 |
* Rev. Andriy Chirovsky 1983-1985 |
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* Rev. Mykhajlo Kuzma 1985-1987 |
* Rev. Mykhajlo Kuzma 1985-1987 |
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* Msgr. William Bilinsky 1987-1995 |
* Msgr. William Bilinsky 1987-1995 |
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* Rev. Pavlo Hayda 1995-2007 |
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* Rev. Mykola Buryadnyk |
* Rev. Mykola Buryadnyk 2008–Present |
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=== Current priests === |
=== Current priests === |
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[[File:O. Mykola.jpg|thumb|left|thumb|Fr. Mykola Buryadnyk, Pastor.]] |
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'''Fr. Mykola Buryadnyk''' (2009–Present) - Pastor |
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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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Mykola Buryadnyk was born [[November 28]], [[1977]] to +Ivan and Olha Buryadnyk, in the village of Lybokhora, which is located in the [[Lviv region]] of [[Ukraine]]. Mykola grew up with his younger brother Ivan, in the village of Modrychi, where their father served as a priest. |
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Mykola attended the Pedagogical Lyceum, and upon completion in [[1995]], entered the [[Ukrainian Catholic University|Lviv Theological Academy and Holy Spirit Seminary]]. During his studies, he visited the [[United States]] on two occasions, once in [[1999]] and again in [[2000]], both times as a participant of a student internship program. |
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The year 2000 brought both sorrow and joy to the Buryadnyk family. In the summer Fr. Ivan Buryadnyk died tragically. That same year, Mykola married Oksana Spylchak and was [[ordained]] as a [[deacon]]. By the summer of 2002, then Deacon Mykola his [[Master of Divinity]] degree from the [[Ukrainian Catholic University|Lviv Theological Academy]], and was ordained a priest by Bishop Yulian Woronowskyj, in Holy Trinity Cathedral in [[Drohobych]], [[Ukraine]]. |
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Mykola and his wife, along with his mother and brother, moved to [[Chicago]] in 2002, where he was appointed to serve at Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Parish, by [[Bishop Michael Wiwchar]]. Since [[2002]], he has also worked as a part-time chaplain at [[Resurrection Medical Center]]. In April 2004, Mykola and Oksana, had a child, Ivasyk. |
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On [[January 1]], [[2008]], Fr. Mykola was appointed the seventh pastor of St. Joseph the Betrothed parish in [[Chicago]]. Since his appointment, he has actively encouraged the formation and growth of the Vyshyvanka dance group, Boyovyj Hopak (Ukrainian martial arts), and Theater group "Homin". |
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'''Very Rev. Canon Thomas Glynn''' - Associate Pastor |
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[[Image:Fr. tom.jpg|thumb|right|thumb|Fr. Thomas "Tom" Glynn]] |
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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., young Tom enrolled at [[DePaul University]] where he completed 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 meet Fr. Shary, then pastor of St. Joseph Parish. 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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Fr. Tom entered [[Catholic University]] and St. Josaphat Seminary in [[Washington DC]], in [[1960]]. On [[March 29]], [[1964]], Fr. Tom became the first priest ordained to the newly established [[Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago|St. Nicholas Eparchy]] by the first Bishop Jaroslaw Gabro. After his ordination, he remained at St. Nicholas Parish until [[1967]]. |
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For a brief period between 1967 and 1970 Fr. Tom served at St. John the Baptist in [[Detroit]]. He then returned to [[Chicago]] until 1977. From 1977 to 1984, Fr. Tom had the opportunity to serve the communities in the western part of the [[Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago|eparchy]], at the parishes of St. John and St. Demetrius in [[Belfield, North Dakota]]. |
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In 1984 Fr. Tom moved back to [[Detroit]] where he earned a [[Master's Degree]] in [[Addiction|Chemical Dependency]]. He was also completed Certification as [[Social Worker]]. Fr. Tom stayed in [[Detroit]] until 1989 serving the communities of St. John the Baptist and Our Lady of Perpetual Help while working as Spiritual Counselor at [[Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center]]. |
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On June 1, 1989, Fr. Tom returned to [[Chicago]] to serve at St. Joseph Parish. He was bestowed the title of [[Canon (priest)|Canon]] by [[Bishop Michael Wiwchar]] in 1998, on the 34th anniversary of his ordination. |
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'''Rev. Volodymyr Kushnir''' |
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Fr. Volodymyr was [[ordained]] to the [[priesthood]] in October 2009. He is married to Oksana (Mendiuk), and they have a lovely daughter Olya, who was born in 2004. He was assigned to St. Joseph parish, as associate, in 2010. |
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===Rev. Pavlo Hayda=== |
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[[File:Fr. Pavlo Smiling.jpg|thumb|left|thumb|Fr. Pavlo Hayda (1964-2007).]] |
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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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In his youth, Fr. Pavlo was an active member in the Ukrainian community as a member of the Ukrainian scouting organization [[Plast]]. Fr. Pavlo finished grade school and [[Fairfield College Preparatory School]] in [[Easton, Connecticut]]. In 1982 Fr. Pavlo spent the summer in [[Harvard]], studying Ukrainian language 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 the priesthood. Having come from a long lineage of priests, going back over four 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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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 1986, Fr. Pavlo entered the [[St. Sophia Seminary for Priestly Formation]] and began his [[Master’s Studies]] at [[Catholic Theological Union]] in [[Hyde Park, Chicago|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 [[Christianization of Kievan Rus'|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 1991. |
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[[Image:Lviv - Cathedral of Saint George 01.JPG|thumb|[[St. George's Cathedral, Lviv]]]] |
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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 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's Cathedral, Lviv|St. George's Cathedral]] on March 29, 1992. Ordination at St. George's Cathedral is not only significant for Fr. Pavlo because it is the seat of the worldwide Ukrainian Catholic Church, but also because his grandfather Jaroslav Kniahynyckyj was also ordained in St. George's Cathedral 65 years earlier by the hand of [[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 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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By July 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, Chicago|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 [[Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago|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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[[File:Fr. pavlo hayda open casket.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Funeral Services for Fr. Pavlo]] |
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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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On September 7, 2007 Fr. Pavlo's body [[lie in state|lay in state]] under the main dome of the Church; an estimated 4,000 people are said to have filed past his [[casket]] in that day. That night a traditional priest [[Parastas]] was held with various dignitaries and international guests as well as an Honor Guard from The [[Ukrainian American Veterans]], the [[Knights of Columbus]], and Ukrainian Scouting Organization, [[Plast]]. On September 8, 2007 Divine Liturgy and Funeral were served. Fr. Pavlo was then interred at [[St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery]] with military and scouting honors. Notably, a [[New Orleans]] [[jazz band]] played a traditional jazz dirge during a procession to the cemetery in the same fashion as that of a [[jazz funeral]]. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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File:Ceiling from altar.jpg|Ceiling of the church from the altar showing the dome |
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]]. |
File:Iconostasis detail.jpg|[[Iconostasis]] detail depicting the [[Theotokos]]. |
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File:South view panorama.jpg|Thirteen domes representing the [[twelve |
File:South view panorama.jpg|Thirteen domes representing the [[twelve Disciples]] and [[Christ Pantocrator]] |
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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