COMMUNITY CHRONICLE
Ansonia celebrates 'Schedryi Vechir'
ANSONIA, Conn. - More than 120 parishioners and guests celebrated a traditional Ukrainian "Schedryi Vechir," or Holy Theophany, on January 8 here at Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church. The program included a dinner of 12 meatless dishes, caroling by parishioners and performances by local youths, including "vinshuvannia," or New Year's greetings. Seen above are performers and instructors who participated in the program, which was directed by Frank F. Stuban.
Long Islanders come to orphans'aid
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. - On November 5, 2005, the East End Ukrainian Americans of eastern Long Island, New York, sponsored their inaugural autumn dinner-dance to benefit the Orphans' Aid Society. The dance was held at the American Legion Hall with musical entertainment provided by the Halychany Ensemble.
Eastern Long Island has a rich Ukrainian American history, with the first Ukrainian immigrants settling in the area in the late 19th century. Successive waves of Ukrainian immigrants brought their Ukrainian customs and traditions.
In recent years, hundreds of newly arrived Ukrainian Americans have settled here and are employed as agricultural, industrial and construction workers, as well as domestic, hospital and home care workers.
Presently, there are no Ukrainian cultural centers on eastern Long Island, resulting in a lack of Ukrainian American national organizations and activities. Consequently, the East End Ukrainian Americans were established to promote Ukrainian awareness and cultural activities.
Mary Jowyk, president of the Orphans' Aid Society, who was present at the event, explained that the Orphans' Aid Society was organized in 1992 to assist orphans in Ukraine. Mrs. Jowyk stressed the importance of supporting Ukraine's future generations, especially orphans, who are enduring severe social, financial and economic hardships.
Participants at the zabava (dance) generously contributed money and raffle prizes. The net profit of $350 was donated to the Orphans' Aid Society.
Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, March 5, 2006, No. 10, Vol. LXXIV
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