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[[Image:At altar.JPG|thumb|left|thumb|The [[altar]] during the [[liturgy]] at St. Joseph Church by Fr. Pavlo Hayda.]] |
[[Image:At altar.JPG|thumb|left|thumb|The [[altar]] during the [[liturgy]] at St. Joseph Church by Fr. Pavlo Hayda.]] |
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⚫ | Among the things that attracted a great deal of attention was the large [[Rock (geology)|rock]] near the ramp leading up to the entrance of the [[church (building)|church]]. It is a piece of the [[Canadian Shield]] that found its way to the site where the new church was built. 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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The second level of the new structure are relief [[geometric patterns]] of crosses etched into the walls. These were 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 were painted to 20 years earlier. The [[iconostasis]] inside the church is a traditional [[byzantine]] iconostasis with two tiers and is in the [[Modern]] [[Cossack Baroque]] Style. |
The second level of the new structure are relief [[geometric patterns]] of crosses etched into the walls. These were 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 were painted to 20 years earlier. 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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== History == |
== History == |
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In the years after [[World War II]] many [[Ukrainians]] were moving out of the [[Ukrainian Village, Chicago|Ukrainian Village]] into the [[Northwest Side, Chicago|Northwest Side of Chicago]]. |
In the years after [[World War II]] many [[Ukrainians]] were moving out of the [[Ukrainian Village, Chicago|Ukrainian Village]] into the [[Northwest Side, Chicago|Northwest Side of Chicago]]. Fr. Joseph Shary was appointed to organize a new community. The first [[liturgies]] in 1956 were celebrated at [[St. Patrick's High School]] auditorium, of the [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[Archdiocese of Chicago]]. Construction of the original building commenced in 1958. With growth, a new building was required, and the current edifice was constucted from 1975-1977. |
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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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==Milestones== |
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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 to [[Chicago]] was met with an energetic group of [[Ukrainian Catholics]], who were anxious to expand the [[Chicago]] [[community]] into the [[Northwest Side]]. |
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[[August 21]], [[1956]], [[Samuel Cardinal Stritch]], permitted using [[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 (building)|church]]. His Eminence promised all possible assistance in this endeavor. |
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In 1958 building began on Cumberland Avenue. The upper portion became the [[church (building)|church]], with the addition of pews, [[altars]], etc. all gifts from [[Immaculate Heart of Mary]] Parish. |
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The lower hall became the hub of numerous [[events]] and activities such as many [[cultural]], [[social]], and fund-raising functions. Parish praznyks, sviachenes, bake sales, [[choir]] rehearsals, rummage sales, children’s programs, [[Ukrainian dance]] lessons, [[dances]], and countless other activities. |
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On [[October 1]], [[1975]] building the new church edifice began. |
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In 1980 — a hand carved [[iconostasis]], designed in the [[Byzantine]] [[tradition]] by Marco Zubar, was installed in the church. |
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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 [[altar]]s, and the [[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 [[picnic]]s. Additionally, the members staffed the [[kitchen]], and equipped the church hall kitchen for [[dinner]]s, [[picnic]]s, [[carnival]]s, [[breakfast]]s and other activities. |
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[[Image:St Joseph the Betrothed 080202.jpg|thumb|left|thumb|250px|The center, main dome of The church Depicting Christ the Enthroned as this dome represents Him.]] |
[[Image:St Joseph the Betrothed 080202.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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St. Joseph [[Church (building)|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]] for St. Joseph’s until his [[retirement]]. Jaroslav Stefaniuk, with Julian Pozniak’s guidance, became [[choir]] director and cantor, until his untimely [[death]] in March, 2006. |
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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, not only for the [[Ukrainians|Ukrainian]] [[community]], but at numerous events throughout the city, from many [[Roman Catholic]] [[parishes]] to the [[Museum of Science and Industry]]. |
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St. Joseph’s choir joined with [[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 [[performance]]s by the choir was for the visit of [[Pope John Paul II]] in [[Grant Park]], in 1979. |
St. Joseph’s choir joined with [[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 [[performance]]s by the choir was for the visit of [[Pope John Paul II]] in [[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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Many of the young parishioners were in the STS. CYRIL and METHODIOUS Youth Group, were altar servers, or belonged to both. They actively participated in the life of the parish, volunteering and helping at events, as well as participating in liturgical services. They volunteered in soup kitchens, participated in retreats and organized city wide youth nights. |
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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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== Leadership == |
== Leadership == |
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The first pastor was Fr. Joseph Shary |
The first pastor was Fr. Joseph Shary. |
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===Pastors=== |
===Pastors=== |
Revision as of 07:18, 4 January 2009
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St. Joseph The Betrothed Ukrainian Greek-Catholic church is a Ukrainian church located in Chicago, Illinois and belonging to the St. Nicholas Eparchy for the Ukrainian Catholics. It is the second largest parish in the diocese.
St. Joseph the Betrothed is housed in a church building with an ultra-modern thirteen gold domed roof. The twelve outer domes symbolize the twelve apostles and the largest dome, in the center, represents Jesus Christ.
Interior
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.
Among the things that attracted a great deal of attention was the large rock near the ramp leading up to the entrance of the church. It is a piece of the Canadian Shield that found its way to the site where the new church was built. 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.
The second level of the new structure are relief geometric patterns of crosses etched into the walls. These were 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 were painted to 20 years earlier. 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 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. Unfortunately the St. Paraskevia Chapel only seats about 10-15 people.
Grotto
Across the way from the church is a grotto (Shrine) set up to Our Lady of Hoshiv with an altar sometimes used for outdoor services (such as Pascha Blessing). Many people make daily pilgrimages to the shrine leaving gifts and candles at its base. Often people walk up and pray or drive up the parish driveway and pray from their cars.
In 2006, Fr. Pavlo's Wife, Christine, led a restoration and relandscaping of the grotto into a memorial garden to deceased parishioners.
History
In the years after World War II many Ukrainians were moving out of the Ukrainian Village into the Northwest Side of Chicago. Fr. Joseph Shary was appointed to organize a new community. The first liturgies in 1956 were celebrated at St. Patrick's High School auditorium, of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. Construction of the original building commenced in 1958. With growth, a new building was required, and the current edifice was constucted from 1975-1977.
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St. Joseph’s choir joined with 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.
Leadership
The first pastor was Fr. Joseph Shary.
Pastors
- +Rev. Joseph Shary 1956-1982
- Rev. William Bilinsky 1982-1983
- Rev. Andriy Chirovsky 1983-1985
- Rev. Mykhajlo Kuzma 1985-1987
- Rev. William Bilinsky 1987-1995
- +Rev. Pavlo Hayda 1995-2007
- Rev. Mykola Buryadnyk 2008-Present
Current Priests
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Rev. Mykola Buryadnyk - Pastor
Mykola Buryadnyk was born in the Lviv region in Ukraine; his father was a Ukranian priest. After attending the Pedagogical Lyceum, Fr. Mykola entered the Lviv Theological Academy and Holy Spirit Seminary, and during his studies twice he visited the United States. He was ordained a deacon in 2000 and a priest in 2002. He then moved to the United States with his wife. He was appointed pastor of St. Joseph the Betrothed parish in 2008.
Very Rev. Canon Thomas Glynn - Associate Pastor Thomas Glynn, a native Chicagoan of Irish ancestry, has served as associate pastor for St. Joseph the Betrothed since 1989. He has been a priest since 1964.
External links
- Official Website
- Rev. Pavlo Hayda: Article in Chicago Sun Times
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- Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago