Sunday, May 29, 2016: Celebration of 125th Anniversary of Ukrainians in Canada – St. Sophie Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Montreal
Sunday, May 29, 2016: Celebration of 125th Anniversary of Ukrainians in Canada – St. Sophie Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Montreal
St. Sophie Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, Montréal
On Sunday, May 29, 2016, after Liturgy, a ʺTeaʺ to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Ukrainians in Canada was held in the parish hall. Soup, dainty sandwiches & sweets served with tea or coffee in china teacups delighted the palates, while a short program entertained the hearts of those in attendance. In addition to the presentation of the film ʺFirst Ukrainians in Canadaʺ, four women spoke of their first experiences in Canada.
Tatyiana Petrunyk revealed how homesick she was in spite of coming to Canada with her husband & daughter two years ago. Bohdana Kovalenko expressed her gratitude for the help she received from a parishioner when she arrived in the early 90ʼs. Sophia Ostapchuck told of her early struggles to find a community in which she could feel at home and continue to cultivate her Ukrainian identity. Halina Waverchuck spoke of the things that both delighted and unnerved her upon her arrival as an 11-year-old. All the women noted the hardship of their first days in the new land but all expressed gratitude for the opportunity to live in Canada.
It was a heart-warming occasion not only because we celebrated Ukrainian presence in Canada but also because we learned how enriching it is to share our stories.
— Irena Gerych
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada — Ukrainian Immigrant Experience 125th Anniversary
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada — Ukrainian Immigrant Experience 125th Anniversary
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada — Ukrainian Immigrant Experience 125th Anniversary
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada — Ukrainian Immigrant Experience 125th Anniversary
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada — Ukrainian Immigrant Experience 125th Anniversary
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada — Ukrainian Immigrant Experience 125th Anniversary
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada — Ukrainian Immigrant Experience 125th Anniversary
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada — Ukrainian Immigrant Experience 125th Anniversary
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada — Ukrainian Immigrant Experience 125th Anniversary
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada — Ukrainian Immigrant Experience 125th Anniversary
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada — Ukrainian Immigrant Experience 125th Anniversary
Літній табір оселі Святої Софії запрошує дітей з 24-го липня до 7-го серпня 2016 року віком від 7 до 15 років.
В ПРОГРАМІ:
Духовні бесіди, Походи в ліс, Ватра, Спортивні і Музичні заняття, Малювання, Показ фільмів, Дискотеки, Плавання, Конкурси, Ігри, Писання писанок, та багато іншого, а також відпочинок на свіжому повітрі серед чудової природи, домашнє оточення та смачна українська кухня.
Наші працівники володіють декількома мовами: українською, російською, англійською та французькою.
Camp St. Sophie is the perfect location to enjoy the great outdoors and make life-long memories.
Camp St. Sophie offers children between the ages of 7 and 15 a variety of cultural, sporting, religious and recreational activities during their 2-week summer adventure.
Campers spend their days and evenings participating in:
traditional Ukrainian arts and crafts workshops, swimming, singing and music classes, guest presentations, friendly competitions, zabavas (dances), nightly bonfires, nature walks, and off-site excursions.
• 10-12 noon Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with joint choirs of adults, youth and children.
• 12:30 pm Picnic Lunch – Bring your own or Hot Lunch available for purchase, inside.
• 1:00 pm Church Kiosk will open. Activities for youth begins.
• 1:30 pm Special Event – ‘Unbroken Blossoms’. A bilingual presentation of two Ukrainian soldiers undergoing rehabilitation in the L’viv Military Hospital.
• 3:00 pm Games & Activities (for all ages) Bouncy Castle, Races, Balloon Toss, Tug-of-War
