COMMUNITY CHRONICLE (05/11/03)

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE

Watervliet church begins renovations

by Nicholas Fil

WATERVLIET, N.Y. - St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church here is presently undergoing major renovations, the entire roof, including six domes and six crosses, is being replaced. The domes and moulding will be made of copper and crosses will be covered with gold leaf.

The church is almost 97 years old and is the largest church in the Capital District, that is the region around Albany, the capital of New York State. The project should be finished by the end of the year, but is very costly for a small community like Watervliet's. Costs already are over $600,000.

The church committee, which is headed by the Rev. Michael Myshchuk, is trying to raise funds by making and selling pyrohy, and soliciting extra donations from parishioners. The committee also is appealing to former parishioners and Ukrainians at large to help raise the funds necessary to pay for the project.

A benefit dance, "Spring Zabava," has been planned for May 17 at the Ukrainian Club in Watervliet. The Zolota Bulava band from Montreal is donating its talents to help raise funds. Young Ukrainians from the Northeast are being invited to come and enjoy the event. For more information about donations and/or the dance contact Nick Fil, (518)785-7596, or Roman Karpishka, (518)783-0560.

The church website is located at www.cerkva.com.

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