On Sunday Apr. 23, 2023, over 60 people came together to share in the Paschal feast at the St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre. Joyful shouts of many children running around and the cheerful clanging of dishes made for a happy atmosphere along with the delicious meal featuring all the Easter basket-trimmings like a kolbassa platter, boiled eggs, sliced cheese, khrin, and paska and complemented by warm additions of roast potatoes and breaded chicken with mushroom gravy. Thank you to Hanusia and team for catering the delicious meal!

Parish-council member, John Holuk, greeted the many families that the Hearts4Ukraine program has helped settle in the Halton region over the last year (over 100!), commemorating the (already) first anniversary of the first newcomer family’s arrival on April 16th. Newcomer Anastasia Komandishko gave a moving tribute to “Mister Holuk” for his dedication and caring to all the new families, finishing with a surprise birthday cake and a special Happy Birthday rendition on the guitar by the families, much to his chagrin! Mnohaya lita, Pan Holuk!