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If you are interested in purchasing any of the items below,
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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 and English.
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.
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.
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.
The biography of Sister Anna Hlova, a young SSMI, murdered in Ukraine in 2002.
Available in Ukrainian and English.
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.)
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 Ukrainian, English, Spanish and now in Slovak
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.
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.
Pearls of wisdom of Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska, compiled and with commentary by Dominica Slawuta, SSMI.
Available in English and Ukrainian.
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.
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.
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.
(Including the beginnings of the SSMI in USA)
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.
Books and audio cassette.
A catechetical program:
Available in Ukrainian and English
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
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.
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.
An English DVD on the life of SSMI co-foundress, Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska, translated from the original Ukrainian VHS.
DVD available only in English. VHS available only in Ukrainian.
14 popular Marian hymns and 11 to Our Lord Sung by Canadian Sisters Servants
Available only in Ukrainian
Divine Liturgy sung by the Eparchial Youth Choir of New Westminster, BC, under the direction of Sr. Ruth Aney, SSMI.
Bilingual; mostly Ukrainian, with some English.
A ten part documentary (two parts per DVD) on the life of Christ, translated by the Patriarchal Catechetical Commission of the UGCC, from the original Italian production, "Sulle Orme di Cristo", produced by Alberto Castellani and Giancarlo Cappellaro.
Available in Ukrainian only.
Featuring the SSMI Community cross, and medallion with Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska opposite the Mother of God. Booklet with prayer for the intercession of Blessed Josaphata in Ukrainian, Italian, English, Portuguese, Polish, Slovak and Croatian. Various colors.
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.
A collection of interactive bilingual songs for children to encourage learning the Ukrainian language. Maryka Gulka-Chabluk, a graduate of the SSMI's Sacred Heart High School in Yorkton, SK, now of Winnipeg, offers her original compositions as well as translations of folk songs and modern hymns, reflecting Christian values and wholesome living. Sung in English with an integration of Ukrainian lyrics to facilitate understanding and learning. "Kids will have fun making borshch, dancing like butterflies, playing instruments and marching in parades!" All lyrics are available on the website below.
