St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
Encyclopedia
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
. The building has an ultra-modern roof, comprising thirteen gold domes, symbolizing the twelve apostles and Jesus Christ as the largest center dome.
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, and also restored the gold domes. 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 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 one remaining from the original church on this site.
(Shrine
) set up 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 to deceased parishioners.
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 quickly expanded, Fr. Shary realized a larger church building was needed. He saw this as an opportunity to build a spectacular Church for "The Glory of God and Future Generations." The church, designed by architect Zenon Mazurkiewych of Philadelphia, was dedicated and consecrated by Bishop Jaroslav Gabro on May 22, 1977.
, 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.
Samuel 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. His Eminence 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, etc. all gifts from Immaculate Heart of Mary
Parish.
The lower hall became the hub of numerous events and activities such as many cultural, social and fund-raising functions. Parish praznyks, sviachenes, bake sale
s, choir
rehearsals, rummage sales, children's programs, Ukrainian dance
lessons, dances, and countless other activities.
On October 1, 1975 building the new church edifice began.
On May 22, 1977 Bishop Jaroslav Gabro dedicated the church.
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.
In 1984 — a hand-carved iconostasis
, designed in the Byzantine-Ukrainian tradition by Borys Makarenko, was installed in the church.
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.
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
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.
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, not only for the Ukrainian community, but at numerous events throughout the city, from many Roman Catholic parishes to the Museum of Science and Industry
.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May we continue reaching out to our neighbors and friends, introducing them to our rich beauty and heritage, with our open hands remaining –
).
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.
Mykola attended the Pedagogical Lyceum, and upon completion in 1995, entered the 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.
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 Lviv Theological Academy
, and was ordained a priest by Bishop Yulian Woronowskyj, in Holy Trinity Cathedral in Drohobych
, Ukraine
.
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.
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".
Very Rev. Canon Thomas Glynn - Associate Pastor
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.
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 St. Nicholas Eparchy
by the first Bishop Jaroslaw Gabro. After his ordination, he remained at St. Nicholas Parish until 1967.
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 eparchy
, at the parishes of St. John and St. Demetrius in Belfield, North Dakota
.
In 1984 Fr. Tom moved back to Detroit where he earned a Master's Degree
in 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.
On June 1, 1989, Fr. Tom returned to Chicago
to serve at St. Joseph Parish. He was bestowed the title of Canon
by Bishop Michael Wiwchar in 1998, on the 34th anniversary of his ordination.
Rev. Volodymyr Kushnir
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.
on October 22, 1964 to Roma and Ihor Hayda. He grew up with three older siblings, Borys, Marko and Roman.
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.
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
. 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 1991.
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
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.
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 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.
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
On September 7, 2007 Fr. Pavlo's body 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
.
Ukrainians
Ukrainians are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Ukraine, which is the sixth-largest nation in Europe. The Constitution of Ukraine applies the term 'Ukrainians' to all its citizens...
church located in Chicago, Illinois and belonging to the St. Nicholas Eparchy for the Ukrainian Catholics
Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago
The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Nicholas of Chicago is a diocese of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church which has jurisdiction over the entire western United States, all of the Midwest , Alaska, and Hawaii...
. The building has an ultra-modern roof, comprising thirteen gold domes, symbolizing the twelve apostles and Jesus Christ as the largest center dome.
Interior
The interior of the church is completely adorned with Byzantine style icons (frescoes).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, and also restored the gold domes. The iconostasis
Iconostasis
In Eastern Christianity an iconostasis is a wall of icons and religious paintings, separating the nave from the sanctuary in a church. Iconostasis also refers to a portable icon stand that can be placed anywhere within a church...
inside the church is a traditional Byzantine
Byzantine
Byzantine usually refers to the Roman Empire during the Middle Ages.Byzantine may also refer to:* A citizen of the Byzantine Empire, or native Greek during the Middle Ages...
iconostasis with two tiers and is in the Modern Cossack Baroque Style.
In the rear, on the west end of the altar server
Altar server
An altar server is a lay assistant to a member of the clergy during a Christian religious service. An altar server attends to supporting tasks at the altar such as fetching and carrying, ringing the altar bell and so on....
and priest
Priest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
sacristy
Sacristy
A sacristy is a room for keeping vestments and other church furnishings, sacred vessels, and parish records.The sacristy is usually located inside the church, but in some cases it is an annex or separate building...
is the diminutive St. Paraskevia Chapel, (named after the saint from whom Fr. Shary's 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 one remaining from the original church on this site.
Grotto
Across the way from the church is a grottoGrotto
A grotto is any type of natural or artificial cave that is associated with modern, historic or prehistoric use by humans. When it is not an artificial garden feature, a grotto is often a small cave near water and often flooded or liable to flood at high tide...
(Shrine
Shrine
A shrine is a holy or sacred place, which is dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped. Shrines often contain idols, relics, or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated....
) set up to Our Lady
Marian apparitions
A Marian apparition is an event in which the Blessed Virgin Mary is believed to have supernaturally appeared to one or more people. They are often given names based on the town in which they were reported, or on the sobriquet which was given to Mary on the occasion of the apparition...
of Hoshiv
Hoshiv
Hoshiv is a village in the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast of Ukraine, located about 4km south east of Bolekhiv and 12km north west of Dolyna, at around . Known for its Basilian monastery....
with an altar
Altar
An altar is any structure upon which offerings such as sacrifices are made for religious purposes. Altars are usually found at shrines, and they can be located in temples, churches and other places of worship...
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 to deceased parishioners.
History
In August 1956 Archbishop Constantine BohachevskyConstantine Bohachevsky
Constantine Bohachevsky , born in Manajiv, Ukraine, was an Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. He was the first Ukrainian Catholic Metropolitan in the United States.-External links:***...
appointed Fr. Joseph Shary to organize a new community. The first two Liturgies were celebrated at St. Patrick's High School
St. Patrick's High School
St. Patrick High School, St. Patrick's High School and other variants may refer to:In Canada:*St. Patrick's High School in Halifax, Nova Scotia*St. Patrick's High School in Ottawa, Ontario...
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 quickly expanded, Fr. Shary realized a larger church building was needed. He saw this as an opportunity to build a spectacular Church for "The Glory of God and Future Generations." The church, designed by architect Zenon Mazurkiewych of Philadelphia, was dedicated and consecrated by Bishop Jaroslav Gabro on May 22, 1977.
Milestones
The history of St. Joseph begins with Bishop Constantine BohachevskyConstantine Bohachevsky
Constantine Bohachevsky , born in Manajiv, Ukraine, was an Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. He was the first Ukrainian Catholic Metropolitan in the United States.-External links:***...
, Metropolitan
Metropolitan bishop
In Christian churches with episcopal polity, the rank of metropolitan bishop, or simply metropolitan, pertains to the diocesan bishop or archbishop of a metropolis; that is, the chief city of a historical Roman province, ecclesiastical province, or regional capital.Before the establishment of...
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
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
, 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.
Timeline
August 21, 1956, CardinalCardinal (Catholicism)
A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
Samuel Stritch, permitted using St. Patrick's
St. Patrick High School (Chicago)
St. Patrick High School is an all male college preparatory Catholic high school located in the Portage Park neighborhood on the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois. Opened in 1861, it is among the oldest continuously open high schools in the Chicago area...
Christian Brothers
Congregation of Christian Brothers
The Congregation of Christian Brothers is a worldwide religious community within the Catholic Church, founded by Blessed Edmund Rice. The Christian Brothers, as they are commonly known, chiefly work for the evangelisation and education of youth, but are involved in many ministries, especially with...
High School facilities on Belmont Avenue
Belmont Avenue (Chicago)
Belmont Avenue is a major east-west street on the North Side of Chicago. Belmont is a central commercial street in Lakeview and, west of the North Branch of the Chicago River, Avondale...
, until the newly formed parish was financially in a position to purchase land to build a church. His Eminence 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, etc. all gifts from Immaculate Heart of Mary
Immaculate Heart of Mary
The Immaculate Heart of Mary originally The Sacred Heart of Mary is a devotional name used to refer to the interior life of Mary, her joys and sorrows, her virtues and hidden perfections, and, above all, her virginal love for God, her maternal love for her Son, Jesus, and her compassionate love for...
Parish.
The lower hall became the hub of numerous events and activities such as many cultural, social and fund-raising functions. Parish praznyks, sviachenes, bake sale
Bake sale
A bake sale is a fundraising activity where baked goods such as doughnuts, cupcakes and cookies, sometimes along with ethnic foods, are sold. Bake sales are usually held by small, non-profit organizations, such as clubs, school groups and charitable organizations...
s, choir
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
rehearsals, rummage sales, children's programs, Ukrainian dance
Ukrainian dance
Ukrainian dance refers to the traditional folk dances of the peoples of Ukraine.Today, Ukrainian dance is primarily represented by what ethnographers, folklorists and dance historians refer to as "Ukrainian Folk-Stage Dances" , which are stylized representations of traditional dances and their...
lessons, dances, and countless other activities.
On October 1, 1975 building the new church edifice began.
On May 22, 1977 Bishop Jaroslav Gabro dedicated the church.
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
Canadian Shield
The Canadian Shield, also called the Laurentian Plateau, or Bouclier Canadien , is a vast geological shield covered by a thin layer of soil that forms the nucleus of the North American or Laurentia craton. It is an area mostly composed of igneous rock which relates to its long volcanic history...
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
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
saved it and had it placed in its present position after construction was completed in 1976.
In 1984 — a hand-carved iconostasis
Iconostasis
In Eastern Christianity an iconostasis is a wall of icons and religious paintings, separating the nave from the sanctuary in a church. Iconostasis also refers to a portable icon stand that can be placed anywhere within a church...
, designed in the Byzantine-Ukrainian tradition by Borys Makarenko, was installed in the church.
Rosary
The rosary or "garland of roses" is a traditional Catholic devotion. The term denotes the prayer beads used to count the series of prayers that make up the 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.
When the church was erected, The Altar Rosary Society covered the cost of the installation of the marble
Marble
Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite.Geologists use the term "marble" to refer to metamorphosed limestone; however stonemasons use the term more broadly to encompass unmetamorphosed limestone.Marble is commonly used for...
floor and apsidial wall. They also sponsored the royal throne
Throne
A throne is the official chair or seat upon which a monarch is seated on state or ceremonial occasions. "Throne" in an abstract sense can also refer to the monarchy or the Crown itself, an instance of metonymy, and is also used in many expressions such as "the power behind the...
, the altars, and the tabernacle
Church tabernacle
A tabernacle is the fixed, locked box in which, in some Christian churches, the Eucharist is "reserved" . A less obvious container, set into the wall, is called an aumbry....
. Additionally they provided and maintained the altar linens
Linens
Linens are fabric household goods, such as pillowcases and towels.Originally, many, such as bed sheets and tablecloths, were made of linen. Today, the term "linen" has come to be applied to all related products even though most are made of cotton, synthetic fabrics or blends...
and many of the vestments
The Altar Rosary Society sponsored fashion show
Fashion show
A fashion show is an event put on by a fashion designer to showcase his or her upcoming line of clothing during Fashion Week. Fashion shows debut every season, particularly the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter seasons. This is where the latest fashion trends are made...
s, bake sales, yearly pascha
Pascha
Pascha may refer to:*Easter, central religious feast in the Christian liturgical year*Paskha , an Easter dish served in several Slavic countries*Paska , an Easter bread served in Ukraine...
sale, turkey raffles, bazaar
Bazaar
A bazaar , Cypriot Greek: pantopoula) is a permanent merchandising area, marketplace, or street of shops where goods and services are exchanged or sold. The term is sometimes also used to refer to the "network of merchants, bankers and craftsmen" who work that area...
s, white-elephant sales, family picnics. Additionally, the members staffed the kitchen, and equipped the church hall kitchen for dinners, picnics, carnival
Carnival
Carnaval is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February. Carnaval typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party...
s, breakfasts and other activities.
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
Cantor (church)
A cantor is the chief singer employed in a church with responsibilities for the ecclesiastical choir; also called the precentor....
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
Divine Liturgy
Divine Liturgy is the common term for the Eucharistic service of the Byzantine tradition of Christian liturgy. As such, it is used in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches. Armenian Christians, both of the Armenian Apostolic Church and of the Armenian Catholic Church, use the same term...
, caroled at Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
time, and sang at various functions and events throughout the year, not only for the Ukrainian community, but at numerous events throughout the city, from many Roman Catholic parishes to the Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)
The Museum of Science and Industry is located in Chicago, Illinois, USA in Jackson Park, in the Hyde Park neighborhood adjacent to Lake Michigan. It is housed in the former Palace of Fine Arts from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition...
.
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
Divine Liturgy
Divine Liturgy is the common term for the Eucharistic service of the Byzantine tradition of Christian liturgy. As such, it is used in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches. Armenian Christians, both of the Armenian Apostolic Church and of the Armenian Catholic Church, use the same term...
, by Andrij Hnatyshyn. One of the most momentous performances by the choir was for the visit of Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
in Grant Park
Grant Park (Chicago)
Grant Park, with between the downtown Chicago Loop and Lake Michigan, offers many different attractions in its large open space. The park is generally flat. It is also crossed by large boulevards and even a bed of sunken railroad tracks...
, in 1979.
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.
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.
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.
May we continue reaching out to our neighbors and friends, introducing them to our rich beauty and heritage, with our open hands remaining –
Priests over the years
St. Joseph Parish is notorious for being assigned pastors when they were in their twenties. The first pastor was Fr. Joseph Shary (after whom the parish is named, along with St. Josaphat in Munster, IndianaMunster, Indiana
Munster is a town located in North Township, Lake County, in Northwest Indiana in the United States. This bedroom community lies in the Chicago metropolitan area, approximately southeast of the Chicago Loop, and shares municipal boundaries with Hammond to the north, Highland to the east, Dyer and...
).
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
Rev. Mykola Buryadnyk - PastorMykola 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
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
. Mykola grew up with his younger brother Ivan, in the village of Modrychi, where their father served as a priest.
Mykola attended the Pedagogical Lyceum, and upon completion in 1995, entered the Lviv Theological Academy and Holy Spirit Seminary
Ukrainian Catholic University
The Ukrainian Catholic University is a Catholic university in Lviv, Ukraine, affiliated with the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. The ceremonial inauguration honoring its founding took place on June 29, 2002...
. During his studies, he visited the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on two occasions, once in 1999 and again in 2000, both times as a participant of a student internship program.
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
Deacon
Deacon is a ministry in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions...
. By the summer of 2002, then Deacon Mykola his Master of Divinity
Master of Divinity
In the academic study of theology, the Master of Divinity is the first professional degree of the pastoral profession in North America...
degree from the Lviv Theological Academy
Ukrainian Catholic University
The Ukrainian Catholic University is a Catholic university in Lviv, Ukraine, affiliated with the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. The ceremonial inauguration honoring its founding took place on June 29, 2002...
, and was ordained a priest by Bishop Yulian Woronowskyj, in Holy Trinity Cathedral in Drohobych
Drohobych
Drohobych is a city located at the confluence of the Tysmenytsia River and Seret, a tributary of the former, in the Lviv Oblast , in western Ukraine...
, Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
.
Mykola and his wife, along with his mother and brother, moved to Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
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.
On January 1, 2008, Fr. Mykola was appointed the seventh pastor of St. Joseph the Betrothed parish in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
. 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".
Very Rev. Canon Thomas Glynn - Associate Pastor
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
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
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
DePaul University
DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul...
where he completed a Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in Philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
and Education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
. His love for education drew him to a career in teaching. While teaching at a boarding school on the northwest side of Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, 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.
Fr. Tom entered Catholic University
Catholic University
A Catholic University is a private university run by the Catholic Church or by Catholic organizations like religious institutes. Those with closer ties to the Holy See are called pontifical universities....
and St. Josaphat Seminary in Washington DC, in 1960. On March 29, 1964, Fr. Tom became the first priest ordained to the newly established St. Nicholas Eparchy
Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago
The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Nicholas of Chicago is a diocese of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church which has jurisdiction over the entire western United States, all of the Midwest , Alaska, and Hawaii...
by the first Bishop Jaroslaw Gabro. After his ordination, he remained at St. Nicholas Parish until 1967.
For a brief period between 1967 and 1970 Fr. Tom served at St. John the Baptist in Detroit. He then returned to Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
until 1977. From 1977 to 1984, Fr. Tom had the opportunity to serve the communities in the western part of the eparchy
Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago
The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Nicholas of Chicago is a diocese of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church which has jurisdiction over the entire western United States, all of the Midwest , Alaska, and Hawaii...
, at the parishes of St. John and St. Demetrius in Belfield, North Dakota
Belfield, North Dakota
As of the 2000 Census, there were 866 people, 355 households, and 235 families residing in the city. The population density was 799.8 people per square mile . There were 439 housing units at an average density of 405.4 per square mile...
.
In 1984 Fr. Tom moved back to Detroit where he earned a Master's Degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in Chemical Dependency
Addiction
Historically, addiction has been defined as physical and psychological dependence on psychoactive substances which cross the blood-brain barrier once ingested, temporarily altering the chemical milieu of the brain.Addiction can also be viewed as a continued involvement with a substance or activity...
. 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.
On June 1, 1989, Fr. Tom returned to Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
to serve at St. Joseph Parish. He was bestowed the title of Canon
Canon (priest)
A canon is a priest or minister who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to an ecclesiastical rule ....
by Bishop Michael Wiwchar in 1998, on the 34th anniversary of his ordination.
Rev. Volodymyr Kushnir
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.
Rev. Pavlo Hayda
Pavlo Denys Hayda was born in Battle Creek, MichiganBattle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, in northwest Calhoun County, at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Rivers. It is the principal city of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area , which encompasses all of Calhoun county...
on October 22, 1964 to Roma and Ihor Hayda. He grew up with three older siblings, Borys, Marko and Roman.
In his youth, Fr. Pavlo was an active member in the Ukrainian community as a member of the Ukrainian scouting organization Plast
Plast
The Plast National Scout Organization of Ukraine commonly called Ukrainian Plast or simply Plast is the largest Scouting organization in Ukraine.-First Phase: 1911-1920:...
. Fr. Pavlo finished grade school and Fairfield College Preparatory School
Fairfield College Preparatory School
Fairfield College Preparatory School is a Jesuit Prep School located on the campus of Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. It is an all male school of about 900 students, first founded by the Society of Jesus in 1942...
in Easton, Connecticut
Easton, Connecticut
Easton is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 7,490 at the 2010 census. Easton contains the historic district of Aspetuck....
. 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.
In 1982 Fr. Pavlo entered St. Basil's College Seminary in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 122,643, making it the fourth largest city in the state and the eighth largest city in New England...
where he completed his Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
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
Catholic Theological Union
The Catholic Theological Union, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, is one of the largest schools of theology in the world and trains men and women for lay and clerical ministry within the Roman Catholic Church...
in Hyde Park
Hyde Park, Chicago
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. Before completing his Masters Degree in Divinity
Divinity
Divinity and divine are broadly applied but loosely defined terms, used variously within different faiths and belief systems — and even by different individuals within a given faith — to refer to some transcendent or transcendental power or deity, or its attributes or manifestations in...
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
Volodymyr
Volodymyr may refer to:* Volodymyr-Volynskyi - Ukrainian town* Volodymyr - Ukrainian given name...
and Olha Parish that he met his wife Christine. The couple married in May 1991.
St. George's Cathedral, Lviv
St. George's Cathedral is a baroque-rococo cathedral located in the city of Lviv, the historic capital of western Ukraine. It was constructed between 1744-1760 on a hill overlooking the city. This is the third manifestation of a church to inhabit the site since the 13th century, and its prominence...
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
Munster, Indiana
Munster is a town located in North Township, Lake County, in Northwest Indiana in the United States. This bedroom community lies in the Chicago metropolitan area, approximately southeast of the Chicago Loop, and shares municipal boundaries with Hammond to the north, Highland to the east, Dyer and...
, where he served the community of approximately 150 families for nearly three years.
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 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
Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago
The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Nicholas of Chicago is a diocese of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church which has jurisdiction over the entire western United States, all of the Midwest , Alaska, and Hawaii...
and community. He has worked actively to organize Eparchial Conferences, clergy
Clergy
Clergy is the generic term used to describe the formal religious leadership within a given religion. A clergyman, churchman or cleric is a member of the clergy, especially one who is a priest, preacher, pastor, or other religious professional....
retreats and has held the position of Presbyteral Council
Presbyteral Council
The Presbyteral Council or Council of Priests is a group of priests chosen to assist the local ordinary in an advisory capacity in the governance of the diocese. Canon 495 of the Code of Canon Law lays down that every diocese must have such a council...
member and Consultor to the bishop
Bishop
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. Fr. Pavlo also dedicated his Saturday mornings to teaching religion at St. Joseph Ridna Shkola.
On September 4, 2007 Fr. Pavlo was riding his bicycle eastbound in the 1900 block of East Oakton Street in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has adopted the official nickname of "City of Destiny." As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 58,720. It is a suburb of Chicago, and is next to O'Hare International Airport...
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
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, located in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, Illinois, is a Level I trauma center.Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is also a 645-bed teaching, research and referral hospital, and one of the largest hospitals in the Chicago area...
in Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, Illinois
-Climate:-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 37,775 people, 14,219 households, and 10,465 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,374.6 people per square mile . There were 14,646 housing units at an average density of 2,083.8 per square mile...
On September 7, 2007 Fr. Pavlo's body lay in state under the main dome of the Church; an estimated 4,000 people are said to have filed past his casket
Casket
A casket, or jewelry box is a term for a container that is usually larger than a box, and smaller than a chest, and in the past was typically decorated...
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
Ukrainian American Veterans
The Ukrainian American Veterans is a 501 non-profit organization of the United States, composed of Honorably Discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, who are of Ukrainian heritage or descent. The UAV obtained its tax-exempt status from the IRS in 1984 and was incorporated in the...
, the Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
, and Ukrainian Scouting Organization, Plast
Plast
The Plast National Scout Organization of Ukraine commonly called Ukrainian Plast or simply Plast is the largest Scouting organization in Ukraine.-First Phase: 1911-1920:...
. 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
Jazz band
A jazz band is a musical ensemble that plays jazz music. Jazz bands usually consist of a rhythm section and a horn section, in the early days often trumpet, trombone, and clarinet with rhythm section of piano, banjo, bass or tuba, and drums.-Eras:SwingDuring the swing era in the mid-twentieth...
played a traditional jazz dirge during a procession to the cemetery in the same fashion as that of a jazz funeral
Jazz funeral
Jazz funeral is a common name for a funeral tradition with music which developed in New Orleans, Louisiana.The term "jazz funeral" was long in use by observers from elsewhere, but was generally disdained as inappropriate by most New Orleans musicians and practitioners of the tradition...
.