History:
In
1935, a committee from Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church,
purchased the Hoertz Farm in Parma, Ohio. Since this area was
considered "way out in the country", the committee developed a picnic
grove and cemetery on the Hoertz property. In 1964 a decision was
made to build a new church on the site, as well. By the end of
1966, both the St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church and rectory were
completed at a cost over $600,000.00. The first Liturgy was
celebrated on Christmas, 1966. The church was dedicated and
blessed on May 28, 1967 by the late Metropolitan Ambrose Senyshyn, OSBM
and concelebrated by the late Rev. Mitred Dmytro Gresko (and other
clergy). St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church remained a mission
church until 1972 when it became an independent parish and the late
Metropolitan Ambrose Senyshyn appointed the now late Rev. Msgr. Leo
Timkiw as the first pastor. (A copy of additional history,
significant events and special occasions can be obtained through the
rectory office.) The style of the church is a combination of old
Ukrainian church architecture and the modern concept of space.
There are two round gold-gilded cupolas, stained glass windows and
mosaic icons and an iconostas.
Today:
A
small, but active church St. Andrew UCC currently has approximately 300
registered families. Pastor, Fr. Ihor Kasiyan and Deacon Michael
Kulick along with other clergy provide spiritual guidance alongside a
ministry of administration and leadership. Lay organizations (Pyrohy Group,
Women's League, Adult Group, B*STARS) and other Committees (PAC, Hall
Committee, Cemetery Committee and Finance Committee) help with the
physical care of the church, sponsor fundraising events and provide for
many parish social activities.
40th Anniversary Committee:
The
40th Anniversary Committee has been preparing for this special occasion
since 2003 and we thank them for their dedication and service.
Donations from our generous parishioners and supporters have enabled the
Committee to make many improvements to the church including, new church
and hall signs, new entrance doors, new restroom facility, Sacristy
remodel and the seal-coating & striping of property parking lots - just
to name a few. More projects are under consideration to further
beautify the church and surrounding property.
Donations
will continue to be accepted through March 2007. Arrangements can
be made by contacting the Rectory Office at 440/843-9149.
May God bless all of our supporters with health and happiness for many,
many years!
40th Anniversary Celebration:
The
40th Anniversary Committee is also planning three special events to
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic
Church:
(1)
Saturday, May 5, 2007 -
Dinner/Dance Banquet - Tickets
required and will go on sale in early 2007
(2)
Sunday, May 6, 2007 (10:00am)
- Liturgical Celebration -
Everyone is invited to participate in this special event!
(3)
Sunday, September 9, 2007 -
Parish Family Picnic - More
information will be posted in the summer of 2007
For More Information: Please
contact the St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church rectory office
(440/843-9149) for additional information about the 40th Anniversary
events and activities during normal business hours (Monday - Friday
10:00am to 2:00pm).