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Boston Community Parishes Support UNWLA Endeavors A Report from Branch 126 (Left to right) Father Yaroslav, Branch 126 Treasurer Olia Lupan, New England Regional Council President Zoryana Mishtal, Branch 126 President Susanna Shpak, В ranch 106 President Halyna Shulewsky, Branch 126 Secretary Anna Grabowicz, Father Andriy During the past year, UNWLA Branch 126 has been fortunate to have the support and assistance of two very special parish priests: Reverend Yaroslav Nalysnyk from Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Church and Reverend Andriy Partykevich from St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Boston, Massachusetts. Both Father Andriy and Father Yaroslav have been extremely supportive of Branch 126 and its programs. Monthly branch meetings have been held at both parish locations and during the 2000 Easter season, both parishes were instrumental in assisting members of Branch 126 and the UNWLA itself in a very special way. On Sunday, April 29, 2001, a group of nearly 150 parishioners from Christ the King and St. Andrew’s shared in a joint Pascal celebration. Parishioners of the two churches worshipped at their respective parishes and then gathered at St. Andrew’s for a joint Moleban celebrated by Father Yaroslav and Father Andriy. The wonderful voices of St. Andrew’s choir filled the church during the solemn prayer service. Immediately following the service, everyone gathered at the St. Andrew Parish Hall for a traditional Sviachene. As the St. Andrew church choir sang, Father Andriy and Father Yaroslav blessed the Easter dinner. Members of the St. Olha Sisterhood from St. Andrew’s prepared the delicious meal. Their efforts resulted in a traditional feast complete with beautiful trimmings. There were several different types of kovbasa, decorated eggs (pysanky), individual paskas, horseradish, salads, and unlimited desserts for all to enjoy. During the dinner, Father Andriy introduced Susanna Shpak, president of UNWLA Branch 126. She briefly discussed the activities of the branch, which, coincidentally, was marking its first anniversary. In April 2000, the newly created branch had 10 members. Since that time, branch membership had doubled. Ms. Shpak then introduced guest speaker Zoryana Mishtal, President of the New England Regional Council. Ms. Mishtal shared with the audience Soyuz Ukrainok’s mission statement and outlined the organization’s work during its 75-year history. She cited many highlights of events held by local branches throughout the region. She also spoke about the UNWLA’s scholarship fund and other humanitarian causes. Ms. Mishtal was accompanied by Halyna Shulewsky, president of UNWLA Branch 106 in Hartford, Connecticut, who assembled informational tables stocked with brochures, membership applica tions, and other materials on the Ukrainian Museum, Our Life, and important UNWLA projects. Photo albums filled with regional news showcased the activities of the New England Region. After the dinner, parishioners mingled with Soyuz Ukrainok representatives and learned more about the organization. Proceeds from the Sviachene, ap proximately $1,200.00, were donated to Soyuz Ukrainok’s Milk & Roll program.
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