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SSMI Life and Lives
A Voice of Our SSMI Past
A Voice of Our SSMI Past: Excerpts from the Memoirs of Sister Athanasia Melnyk, One of the First Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate
Translated and edited by Sr. Dominica Slawuta, SSMI
In honour of the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the founding of the Congregation of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, and the 115th of the arrival of the SSMI in Canada, this small piece of our SSMI history, joining both celebrations, appeared as a feature on our website, and is now available in print.
Sister Athanasia (Theodosia) Melnyk, SSMI, was one of the first seven postulants who joined our Foundress, Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska, forming this new Congregation. She later volunteered to be missioned in Canada, to serve our newly emigrated Ukrainian people. Her mortal remains rest in the cemetery of the SSMI at Mount Mary Retreat Centre in Ancaster, ON.
Available only in English
$7 #LL1001
Слугині Світла / Servants of Light
by Olia Kis
This is an encounter with ten outstanding personalities, ten Sisters of the Congregation of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, of the Province of the Sorrowful Mother of God in the underground Church in Ukraine. Only such personal accounts could give such an incredible sense of human nature. To be able to touch the holy live of these Sisters Servants, who constantly witnessed to the Light, and served Him and their people, is a great grace for all.
Currently in Ukrainian only.
252 pp
$20 #LL1002
The Journey of Blessed Josaphata from Soviet Ukraine to Rome: The transfer of her mortal remains in 1982
by Sr. Dominica Slawuta, SSMI
This book relates the true story of the risky, courageous and very important adventure in the transferring of the mortal remains of Sister Josaphata Hordashevska, Cofoundress of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, from Soviet Ukraine to Rome. The sources for this work were taken from the words of the protagonists themselves.
Ukrainian available as well.
36 pp
$7 #LL1003 (English)
#LL1004 (Ukrainian)
Мандрівка Блаженної Йосафати з Радянської України до Рима: Перевезення її тлінних останків 1982 року
by Sr. Dominica Slawuta, SSMI
This book relates the true story of the risky, courageous and very important adventure in the transferring of the mortal remains of Sister Josaphata Hordashevska, Cofoundress of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, from Soviet Ukraine to Rome. The sources for this work were taken from the words of the protagonists themselves.
36 pp
$7 #LL1003 (English)
#LL1004 (Ukrainian)
The Spiritual Heritage of Father Jeremiah Lomnytskyj, OSBM
The Spiritual Heritage of Father Jeremiah Lomnytskyj, OSBM
by Sr. Oresta Borshovska, SSMI
English translation by Sr. Dominica Slawuta, SSMI
A biographical Masters thesis for the UCU, Lviv, on the life of Rev. Jeremiah Lomnytskyj, OSBM, missionary priest and spiritual director of Bl. Josaphata Hordashevska, SSMI, and co-founder of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate.
136 pp
$15 #LL1005 (English)
#LL1006 (Ukrainian)
Духовна спадщина отця Єремії Ломницького, ЧСВВ
The Spiritual Heritage of Father Jeremiah Lomnytskyj, OSBM
by Sr. Oresta Borshovska, SSMI
English translation by Sr. Dominica Slawuta, SSMI
A biographical Masters thesis for the UCU, Lviv, on the life of Rev. Jeremiah Lomnytskyj, OSBM, missionary priest and spiritual director of Bl. Josaphata Hordashevska, SSMI, and co-founder of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate.
Ukrainian and now also in English.
140 pp
$15 #LL1005 (English)
#LL1006 (Ukrainian)
З правдивою любов'ю крізь ціле життя
With Authentic Love Through Her Entire Life / A Serva Que Amou Até o Fim
by Sr. Josafata Pachechenik, SSMI
The biography of the Servant of God, Sister Ambrosia Anna Sabatovych, SSMI. Having emigrated to Brazil with her family as an infant, she met the Sisters Servants when they arrived in 1911 and entered six years later. Missioned in an orphanage there, she heroically died as a victim of arson, trying to save the orphans in her care.
Available in Ukrainian and Portuguese.
46 pp
$3 #LL1007 (Ukrainian)
#LL1008 (Portuguese)
Слугиня Божа Анатолія Текля Боднар
Irmã Anatólia Tecla Bodnar (The Servant of God, Anatolia Teklja Bodnar)
by Sr. Josafata Pachechenik, SSMI
The biography of Servant of God, Sister Anatolia Teklja Bodnar, SSMI. As a child of eight years, she was present at the founding of the Congregation she would enter ten years later. Missioned in Brazil, she became known among her Ukrainian people there, especially for her ministry of healing.
Available in Ukrainian and Portuguese.
31 pp
$3 #LL1009 (Ukrainian)
#LL1010 (Portuguese)
I Found the One Whom My Heart Loves
І знайшла Того Кого любить моє серце
by Julia Fliak, SSMI, trans. Dominica Slawuta, SSMI
The biography of Sister Anna Hlova, a young SSMI, murdered in Ukraine in 2002.
Available in Ukrainian and English.
64 pp
$8.00 #LL1011 (English)
#LL1012 (Ukrainian)
She Followed the Call: Blessed Tarsykia SSMI, Martyr
Блаженна Тарсикія: Мучениця за віру
by Lubomyra Nadych, SSMI, trans. Dominica Slawuta, SSMI
Killed in WWII by a Soviet soldier, because she was a nun, Bl. Tarsykia Matskiv was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2001, with 26 other Ukrainian martyrs and SSMI co-foundress, Bl. Josaphata Hordashevska.
Available in English and Ukrainian. (Ukrainian in limited supply.)
40 pp
$8.00 #LL1013 (English)
#LL1014 (Ukrainian)
Блаженна Тарсикія: Мучениця за віру
by Lubomyra Nadych, SSMI, trans. Dominica Slawuta, SSMI
Killed in WWII by a Soviet soldier, because she was a nun, Bl. Tarsykia Matskiv was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2001, with 26 other Ukrainian martyrs and SSMI co-foundress, Bl. Josaphata Hordashevska.
Available in Ukrainian in limited supply
40 pp
$8.00 #LL1013 (English)
#LL1014 (Ukrainian)
Prayer and Service
Молитва і Служіння
Oración y Servicio
New! Modlitba a služba
A Biography of the Servant of God Josaphata Hordashevska
by Dominica G. Slawuta SSMI
Cover design and layout (U and E only) by Ruth Aney, SSMI
This biography of the life of Blessed Josaphata Michaelina Hordashevska, co-foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, is an expanded account of the biography published in 1985. With the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe and the lifting of the Iron Curtain, more information became available. Especially captivating is the account of the finding of Sister Josaphata’s earthly remains, their transfer to Rome, and the ongoing cause for her canonization. This touching story will move both your heart and spirit.
Available in English, Ukrainian, Spanish and now in Slovak
$15 #LL1015 (English) 171 pp
#LL1016 (Ukrainian) 174 pp
The following are not available in Canada. Contact us for information on ordering directly from publisher. Prices will differ.
#LL1017 (Spanish) 208 pp
#LL1018 (Slovak) 224 pp
To Burn with Love
Горіти любов’ю
To Burn with Love / Świętymi Bądźcie (Be Saints)
by Sr. Oksana Zofia Waszczur, SSMI
A biography of Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska, co-foundress of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, including a unique appendix of photo plates, listings of mission homes opened to the time of Blessed Josaphata’s death, and more.
Available in Ukrainian and Polish.
$8 #LL1019 (Ukrainian) 119 pp
#LL1020 (Polish) 170 pp
“With All My Heart” Series
“With All My Heart” Series /
Серія “З цілого серця”
by Dominica Slawuta, SSMI
A trilogy of reflections on various aspects of religious consecration in the life of Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska, co-foundress of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate.
Available in English and Ukrainian.
$5 each or $12 for a set
#LL1021 (On Charism, Spirituality and Community Life – English) 48 pp
#LL1022 (On Charism, Spirituality and Community Life – Ukrainian) 44 pp
#LL1023 (On Consecration – English) 40 pp
#LL1024 (On Consecration – Ukrainian) 39 pp
#LL1025 (On the Vows – English) 44 pp
#LL1026 (On the Vows – Ukrainian) 43 pp
Encounters with Blessed Josaphata
Encounters with Blessed Josaphata / Перлини Блаженної Йосафати
by Dominica Slawuta, SSMI.
Pearls of wisdom of Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska, compiled and with commentary by Dominica Slawuta, SSMI.
Available in English and Ukrainian.
$5 #LL1027 (English) 31 pp
#LL1028 (Ukrainian) 29 pp
Роздумування і молитви Сестри Йосафати
Meditations and Prayers of Sister Josaphata
New: Of Love and Longing for God
A compilation of select meditations and prayers from the personal journals of the co-foundress of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, Josaphata Hordashevska.
Available in Ukrainian and now in English.
$8 #LL1029 (English) 33 pp
#LL1030 (Ukrainian) 44 pp
Молімося з Блаженною Йосафатою
Let Us Pray with Blessed Josaphata
A compilation of prayer services and devotions to Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska, co-foundress of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, approved by the Patriarchal Liturgical Commission. Included are an akafist, moleben, changeable prayers for vespers and matins, a chaplet to Blessed Josaphata, excerpts of Blessed Josaphata’s own meditations and prayers and original hymns, composed in her honour by Sisters Servants worldwide. Also includes a short biography.
Available in Ukrainian only. Limited stock.
$15 #LL1031 78 pp
Glory to You, O God
Glory to You, O God:
Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, the First Hundred Years
Тебе Бога Хвалимо:
Сестри Служебниці Непорочної Діви Марії, Перше Сторіччя
Editors: Dominica G. Slawuta, SSMI and Victoria Hunchak, SSMI
Cover design and layout: Ruth Aney, SSMI.
This 117-page book traces the history of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, from their foundation in Ukraine to their first hundred years anniversary in 1992. Filled with many archival photographs and appealing in its style and presentation, this commemorative book faithfully relates the history of the Sisters and their apostolates in twelve countries.
Available in Ukrainian and English.
117 pp
$10 #LL1032 (English)
#LL1033 (Ukrainian)
To Serve is to Love
To Serve is to Love:
The Canadian Story of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate
(Including the beginnings of the SSMI in USA)
by Claudia Helen Popowich, SSMI
Cover design and layout: Ruth Aney, SSMI
An account of women ready to risk all for their people, leaving behind their homeland to found the Canadian Province of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate. As their numbers grew, their mission extended to the USA, planting seeds for the American Province of SSMI. These enterprising pioneers left a rich legacy — their resourcefulness, deep faith in God, self-sacrifice for the needy and concern for their people, the Ukrainians in North America and elsewhere. Fully documented, with 18 pages of photographs, 6 maps, index of place names and surnames. Recaptures with vibrancy the life and challenges of the Sisters, their Church and people from 1902 to 1970.
Available only in English.
355 pp
$18 #LL1034
Catechetical Resources by SSMI
We Are Children of Light
Sacramental Catechesis for Children of the Ukrainian Catholic Church
Діти Світла: Катехизм Святих Тайн для дітей Української Католицької Церкви
Books and audio cassette.
Editor: Marie Shewchuk SSMI
Production Team: Marie Shewchuk SSMI, Patricia Lacey SSMI, Ruth Aney SSMI, Carmela Lukey SSMI
Illustrations, design and layout: Ruth Aney SSMI
A catechetical program:
• written in the spirit of the Ukrainian Catholic tradition
• designed for primary school children
• presenting the Mysteries (Sacraments) of Christian Initiation — Baptism, Chrismation and Holy Eucharist and the Mystery of Repentance (Confession).
• may be used to prepare children for the first or solemn celebration of the Sacraments of Repentance and Holy Eucharist.
• may be used to provide enrichment after the first or solemn reception of the Holy Mysteries.
• offers theological background and suggestion for methodology for the catechist or parent.
• manual includes colour icon of Christ, activity sheets, words and music for songs on the audio cassette; reference works.
• suggestions for parental involvement in each lesson.
Supplies limited
$15 #CR2001 (Manual for Teachers/Parents – English)
#CR2002 (Manual for Teachers/Parents – Ukrainian)
$10 #CR2003 (Accompanying audio cassette of original religious song)
Childs workbook: Limited quantity please contact
#CR2004 (English)
#CR2005 (Ukrainian)
Series on the Sacraments
(Holy Mysteries)
Life Through Water and the Spirit
Life Through Water and the Spirit
Baptism and Chrismation
Нове Життя
by Marie Shewchuk, SSMI
These booklets give an updated orientation to the sacraments of initiation and assist in the deepening of one’s faith life. Informative, easy to read, practical. Bibliographies are provided.
Available in Ukrainian and English
21 pp
$3 #SS3001 (English)
#SS3002 (Ukrainian)
Peace Through Forgiveness
Peace Through Forgiveness
Penance/Confession
Прощення
by Marie Shewchuk, SSMI
These booklets give an updated orientation to the sacraments of initiation and assist in the deepening of one’s faith life. Informative, easy to read, practical. Bibliographies are provided.
Available in Ukrainian and English
17/16 pp
$3 #SS3003 (English)
#SS3004 (Ukrainian)
Journey of Faith
Resource Book and Teacher’s Guide
by Marie Shewchuk, SSMI, Patricia Lacey, SSMI
Illustrations, design and layout: Ruth Aney, SSMI
Written to help teachers and catechists prepare their students for the celebration of the Millennium Year of Christianity in Ukraine in 1988, it remains a valuable resource. Developing the theme that God is the Lord of History it explores the 1000-year faith journey of the Ukrainian people in their homeland and in the diaspora. A wealth of resource material and teaching ideas. Well illustrated.
Available only in English – Ukrainian edition sold out. Accompanying bilingual audio cassette of religious songs.
$10 #SS3005 (English)
Journey of Faith
Accompanying bilingual audio cassette of religious songs.
$8 #SS3006
Andrew Sheptytsky: Living the Beatitudes
by Helena Paskevich, SSMI
The life of Metropolitan Andrew Sheptytsky of Ukraine, in historical detail, told in narrative form. Assigned a school project on the life of Metropolitan Sheptytsky, a student encounters him in a dream, where he shares stories of his life. A great educational resource.
Available in English only.
52 pp
$5 #SS3007 (English)
Audiovisual Resources
Life ~ Spirit ~ Sainthood: Sister Josaphata Hordashevska
Блаженна Йосафата Гордашевська: Світло з України
An English DVD on the life of SSMI co-foundress, Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska, translated from the original Ukrainian VHS.
DVD available only in English
$15 #AV4001 (English DVD)
Блаженна Йосафата Гордашевська: Світло з України
A Ukrainian VHS on the life of SSMI co-foundress, Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska.
VHS available only in Ukrainian.
$15 #AV4002 (Ukrainian VHS)
Молитва і Служіння: Акафіст і пісні в честь Блаженної Матері Йосафати СНДМ
Prayer and Service: Akafist and hymns in honour of Blessed Josaphata, SSMI
Akafist to Blessed Josaphata, and 8 hymns composed by SSMI and OSBM from Ukraine, Brazil, Serbia and Canada, on the occasion of the beatification of Blessed Josaphata, sung by the Cathedral Children’s and Youth Choir, “Vidlunnja”, of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Drohobych, Ukraine.
Available only in Ukrainian
$20 #AV4003 (Ukrainian CD)
Слава Богу, Честь Марії
Glory to God, Honour to Mary
14 popular Marian hymns and 11 to Our Lord Sung by Canadian Sisters Servants
Available only in Ukrainian
$15 #AV4004 (CD)
$10 #AV4005 (Cassette)
Слава во вишніх Богу! / Glory to God in the Highest
Carols
$15 #AV4008 (CD)
Славимо Тебе, Господи / We Glorify You, Lord
Hymns for Liturgical Feasts
$15 #AV4009 (CD)
Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom: Variations on a Theme in Honour of Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska
Composed by Sr. Christine Dudych, SSMI
Featuring the Oranta Singers
An all-new composition of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, with variations of Sr. Juvenalia Kaniuk, SSMI’s popular invocation to Blessed Josaphata, Co-Foundress of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, sung by the Oranta Singers, a choir specially formed for this recording.
Bonus Tracks: Includes excerpts of the Moleben to Blessed Josaphata, sung by the Sisters Servants in Ancaster, ON.
$15 #AV4012 (CD)
Other
SSMI Centenary Series - Prints and Blank Greeting Cards
by Jeanette Shewchuk
Historically researched works to authentically represent the early works of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate. Commissioned of artist, Jeanette Shewchuk, for the Centenary of the founding of the Sisters Servants.
1. The First Supper
2. Day Nursery
3. Ministry to Youth & Children
4. Preparing Healing Herbs
5. Angels of Mercy
6. Artistic Hands
7. Sewing Vestments
8. Feeding the Spiritually Hungry
$20/each #M5002 (16″ by 20″ Prints*, ready for framing)
$10 #M5003 (Blank Cards – 8 card pack)
*Please indicate which prints when ordering