Chicago parish begins its centennial year with Lenten Day of Reflection and Renewal

CHICAGO - A group of 80 women and members of the clergy gathered at the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School for a Lenten Day of Reflection and Renewal on Sunday, February 13.

Dr. Lesya Nahachewsky, professor at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, presented "A Celebration of the Mystery of Woman." Those attending learned about the Old and New Testament images of women, how women's roles in the Church and in society evolved historically, and how women are perceived by the media and in advertisements versus the deeper concept in which beauty is a mystery that arises from within a woman's heart.

With her presentation of how women are portrayed in religious icons, Dr. Nahachewsky graphically illustrated the idea that women's tendencies and inclinations lean toward nurturing, intimacy and living lives, which are more reflective and connected to nature.

This event, sponsored by the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral Parish Centennial Committee, brought together Ukrainian Catholic women from throughout the city and its outlying areas. The committee plans to sponsor a golf outing, a family day, a youth day and a closing banquet as part of the parish's 100th anniversary celebration. For more information about the 100th anniversary celebration readers may call (773) 486-3891.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, April 24, 2005, No. 17, Vol. LXXIII

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