Stamford Eparchy to host its third Women's Day (02/20/05)

Stamford Eparchy to host its third Women's Day

by Anisa Handzia Sawyckyj

STAMFORD, Conn. - On Sunday, April 10, the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford will host its third Women's Day. Hundreds of women from the eparchy are expected to attend the event at St. Basil College on the grounds of the eparchy at Glenbrook Road in Stamford for a day of spiritual renewal and social interaction. The theme is "Ukrainian Catholic Women: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow."

The event will feature workshops and discussion groups on topics such as the uniqueness of Eastern spirituality and the response of the Church to women across their life cycle, from religious needs of young adults to special circumstances of young families, as well as issues facing mature Christian women.

The topics addressed are trans-generational and relevant to all women in the Church, including the many recent arrivals from Ukraine whose large numbers have reinvigorated church life in many parishes across the eparchy.

The program will be conducted in the Ukrainian and English languages to accommodate the needs of all participants.

The keynote speaker at this year's Women's Day will be Iryna Galadza, an educator in the field of Christian ethics who is currently pursuing graduate studies at the Sheptytsky Institute at Ottawa University. Married to Father Roman Galadza, pastor of St. Elias the Prophet Church in Brampton, Ontario, she is the mother of six children. She will share her unique insights into the role of women in the spiritual life of the parish community.

In addition, Dr. Frances Coli, an educator and Ph.D. in Eastern theology, known for her ability to challenge and respond to issues faced by young women, will also be featured in the program.

This year's gathering will be the third in a series of Women's Day celebrations which were initiated in 2000 by Bishop Basil Losten in appreciation of women's commitment and contribution to the Church. To date, close to 1,000 women have participated in these events.

The co-chairs of Women's Day 2005 are Roma Hayda and Father Jonathan Morse. Women from several parishes in the eparchy comprise the organizing committee.

The schedule for the April 10 event calls for participatory workshops in the morning, divine liturgy and buffet lunch. After lunch, there will be remarks by the keynote speaker, followed by a panel discussion with Ms. Galadza, Dr. Coli and workshop leaders on women's concerns and issues raised in the morning workshops.

The registration cost for the full day event is $15, which includes the cost of the luncheon. Transportation may be available from some parishes (please check with your pastor).

Women's Day 2005 will take place at St. Basil College, on the grounds of the Eparchy of Stamford, 195 Glenbrook Road, Stamford, CT 06902. For information call (203) 325-2116 (ask for Maryana German or Father Jonathan Morse).

For additional information and directions, check the eparchy's website, www.stamforddio.org, or contact Ms. German at youthinHolySpirit@hotmail.com.

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