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Bishop David
On January 25, 2007, he was appointed Bishop of the Eparchy of Edmonton and was enthroned on March 24, 2007 at St. Basil Church in Edmonton.
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To lead all people into a continual deepening personal relationship with Jesus Christ, in and through His Church: By knowing God, loving God and serving God.
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Eparchial News
Events from the Eparchy and throughout the UGCC
Nativity Fast (St. Philip’s Fast) – Nov 15-Dec 24: Activity Ideas
The Nativity Fast is upon us— it begins on Nov 15 (Nov 28) and ends on the day of the feast Dec 25 (Jan 7). During this time we are encouraged to take forty days to prepare ourselves, and our families, to be spiritually ready to receive the incarnate God who comes to...
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Online Eastern Catholic Bible Conference
CHRIST THE LIGHT AND LIFE: A WALK THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF ST. JOHN Wednesdays, Nov 14-Dec 19, 8:30pm EST/5:30pm PST The Fourth Gospel announces the coming of Christ as the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets for the children of God who believe in Him. Come learn...
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EPARCHIAL NEWSLETTER Nov 2018
UPCOMING EVENT 2018 Clergy Conferences: November 2 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Providence Renewal Centre) Catholic Education Sunday is celebrated on November 4. The Catholic Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories issued a Message on the occasion, “Rejoice and Be...
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“Woven” Part I, Faith Sharing for Teenage Girls (Nov 10-Dec 15)
AGE: Teen girls 13-18 yrs. DESCRIPTION Woven is a workbook and seminar designed to help modern girls see themselves as beloved by God, created in His image, and intended by God to reflect His love to others. Facilitated by Joyanne Rudiak, Victoria Kostyniuk, and...
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Youth Retreat: Preparing for Baby Jesus – November 24 – 25th, 2018
Preparing for Baby Jesus Overnight Retreat – November 24 – 25th, 2018 Ages: Grades 1 through 6 Make new friends! See friends from summer or previous camps at this overnight retreat. Bring a friend and spread the word! Drop off: 3:30, November 24 Pick-up: After divine...
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Pictures from St. Stephen’s Praznyk (Sept 16) and Feast of the Cross (Sept 13)
The Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary Comes to Edmonton (Blessing of Building and Start of New Year)
Source: New Pathway Ukrainian News Lidia M. Wasylyn , Parish Council, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral. The former Basilian House of Studies in Edmonton was transformed into the newly relocated Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary at a joyous opening and...
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Church Singing Conference Gathers Over 100 Participants in Parma, Ohio
Source: news.ugcc.ua The inaugural and first annual Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Singing Conference (“UGCCSingCon”), for cantors, singers, choir directors, clergy, and all those interested in church singing, was held in Parma, Ohio, from Friday, October 5, to...
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CBC Interview with Marc Turgeon, the director at St. Michael’s Cemetery
Who buries people who have no family or friends to grieve them? We hear from Marc Turgeon, the director at St. Michael's Cemetery who plans funerals for people who die alone
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The Shroud of Turin: Discover the facts about the most studied artifact in Christendom (Oct 28, 2018 & Feb 24, 2019)
DESCRIPTION: The presentation on the Shroud of Turin will feature the exposition of an official full size photographic replica on cotton cloth which has been produced under the authority of the Archdiocese of Turin, Italy. It has been gifted to Bishop David from the...
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EPARCHIAL NEWSLETTER Oct 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS During the month of September, the Eparchy of Edmonton conducts its annual Vocations and Seminary Collection. “It takes a whole village to raise a child.” It likewise takes the support of the whole Church to form a deacon, priest, religious,...
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2018 Synod of Bishops Resolutions – English/Ukrainian
RESOLUTIONS OF THE 2018 SYNOD OF BISHOPS September 17, 2018 Highlights of the RESOLUTIONS OF THE 2018 SYNOD OF BISHOPS OF THE UGCC Prot. MA 18/309 For the glory of the Holy, Consubstantial, Life-giving and Indivisible Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and for the...
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Puschenia: November 3, 2018 in Radway, AB
The parishes in the Redwater district are hosting a Puschenia on November 3, 2018 in Radway, AB at the Radway Agri-centre. Tickets are $50 which include a Ukrainian meal and a dance featuring Millenia. For tickets, contact Jacob Onyschuk at 780-292-0057 or...
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Called to be Holy – Men’s Retreat/Conference
All Gentlemen are invited to attend Nov. 2-3. 2018: Called to be Holy - Men’s Retreat/Conference Being a Christian Man in the World Today Although there are many things in the world that are contrary to the Christian Faith, we can still engage this culture and...
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VIDEO: Парафія Св. Юрія Преможця (м. Едмонтон) | Відкрита Церква
https://youtu.be/bO0iQl9xIUk
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Fall Program Guide 2018
Living as a Beloved Daughter of God, A Faith Sharing Group for Catholic Women
Women age18 + are invited to join this faith sharing group. Beginning Sept. 18, 2018, we will gather for 8 sessions, to reflect on Scripture, Church teachings and God’s grace at work in our lives. The aim is to help to women grow in their relationship with God and...
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Young Adult Pilgrim’s Retreat (Age 18 – 35) Dec. 27 – Jan. 3
Young Adult Pilgrim’s Retreat (Age 18 – 35) Dec. 27 – Jan. 3 Climbing the Mountain – Holy Transfiguration Monastery, California Visit the monastery on Mt. Tabor for prayer and talks, with excursions to California’s Pacific Coast, Redwood Forest, Wine Country and a...
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Fall Teen Retreat: September 21 – 22, 2018
Fall Teen Retreat Ages; 13 - 17 September 21 - 22, 2018 Friday 6pm to Saturday 7pm Where: Camp Oselia (Range Rd. 53 – Hwy 16) Cost: $50 Start your school year right! Unwind, recharge, and share some prayers and fun at this year's Eparchial Fall Teen Retreat. Bring a...
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What I Learned Over the Summer: Martyrdom and Witnessing to the Beauty of Faith
https://youtu.be/O43l6GxjJD4 After a relaxing and enjoyable summer, we return once again to the classroom, renewed and full of excitement as a new School Year begins. When I was a student, our teacher would welcome us back, then invite each of us to share something...
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Divine Liturgy and Vespers Texts
November 16; The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is taken. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! The searcher of the hearts of men inspired your mind, Apostle, with His divine knowledge: He called you to Himself,...
November 14; The Holy and All-Praiseworthy Apostle Philip
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Having established action, blessed one, as an entrance into true vision, and vision as the end of divine action, you...
November 13; Our Holy Father John Chrysostom (the Golden-Mouthed), Archbishop of Constantinople (407)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. Let us praise in song the God-inspired instrument and golden-forged trumpet, the...
November 12; The Holy Priest-Martyr Josaphat, Archbishop of Polotsk (1623); John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria (619); Nil the Faster (430)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! O Josaphat, you are worthy of glory. Your sacred vestment was stained with your martyr’s blood, and now you have entered...
Nov 11, Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 8; the Holy Martyrs Menas, Victor and Vincent (138-61); Our Venerable Father and Confessor Theodore the Studite (826)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O Christ, during this spiritual service, we sing to You these evening prayers, commemorating the mercy You have...
Nov 8, Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers of Heaven
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! O Archangel Michael, you manifested yourself to be the greatest defender of the thrice-holy Source of Light. Together...
November 04; Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 7; our Venerable Father Joannicius the Great (846); the Holy Martyrs Nicander, Bishop of Myra and the Priest Hermas
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 7 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Come, let us rejoice in the Lord, Who destroyed the power of death and enlightened the human race; and let us...
October 26; Holy and Glorious Great-Martyr Demetrius; Commemoration of the Great and Terrible Earthquake at Constantinople in 741
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! O glorious martyr Demetrius, like a bright star you glisten forever for your fatherland because you always protect it from destruction at the hands of enemies, and you...
October 28; Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 6; the Holy Martyrs Terentius and Neonila; Our Venerable Father Stephen the Sabaite, Composer of Canons (9th c.); the Holy Martyr Parasceve of Iconium
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O Christ, You won the victory over Hades, You ascended the Cross so that You might raise up with Yourself all...
October 21; Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 5; our Venerable Father Hilarion the Great (371)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. With Your precious Cross, O Christ, You have put the Devil to shame. With Your Resurrection You have deadened...