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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.
Our Mission:
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
The Pope thanks the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church (UGCC) for its witness to the unity of Christ’s Church Pope Francis meets with His Beatitude Sviatoslav at the Vatican (ENG/UKR)
Source: UGCC News Wednesday, 04 July 2018, 11:13 3 July at 10:00 AM, at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican, Pope Francis met with His Beatitude Sviatoslav. The meeting was held at the request of the Head of UGCC, on the occasion of the celebration of the 1030th...
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Summer Position – Caretaker Camp Oselia
The Eparchy has a vacant position for a caretaker at Camp Oselia (on Lake Wabamun - approximately 45 minute drive from Edmonton). This position may be full time (35 hours) or part time (15 hours). Duties include: Landscaping – grass cutting, tree trimming,...
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EPARCHIAL NEWSLETTER July 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS 2018 Presbyteral Council meetings: October 29 (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Providence Renewal Centre) 2018 Clergy Conferences: November 2 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Providence Renewal Centre) 2018 Annual Clergy Study Days: October 29-November 1 (Providence Renewal...
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“Celebrating the Spirit of Two Peoples: Indigenous and Ukrainian” Reconciliation Focus of 9th Annual Bishop’s Prayer Breakfast
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton The Lord’s Prayer recited in Cree. Indigenous drummers performing the Honour Song. Jingle dancers calling for healing of the sick mingling at breakfast with Ukrainian Catholic...
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Pictures: Bishop David visits Lviv – Liturgy at Peter and Paul Parish (June 24) and All Ukrainian Pilgrimage to Stradch on the Day of Laity (June 26)
A gentle breeze offered by the Holy Spirit: Sub-deacons ordination in Calgary
By Laurie Kindrachuk, Calgary St. Stephen Protomartyr Views from the Pews newsletter and Jayne Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton When we arrive at church and look towards the sanctuary, where the holy altar is located, we’re...
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Clergy Retreat 2018
The Eparchy Clergy Retreat 2018 took place at Sanctum Retreat Centre, Caroline. The retreat was led by Fr. Brian Kolodiejchuk, MC. He is a member of the Missionaries of Charity Fathers, postulator of the cause of canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and editor...
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The Breath of Life: Ukrainian community celebrates a very special Pentecost
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton June 5, 2018: On Sunday, May 20th the Ukrainian Catholic community in the Edmonton Eparchy celebrated Pentecost, Zeleni Sviata (Green Holydays). Traditionally, a new day begins at 6...
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: PART-Time CLEANER/JANITOR Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PART-Time CLEANER/JANITOR Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary 12909 113 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB Duties General housekeeping and cleaning (vacuuming, mopping, surface cleaning, dusting, and bathroom services) with occasional repairs. 16...
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Full-Time Institutional Cook Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Full-Time Institutional Cook Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary 12909 113 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB Duties Order, shop for, and prepare foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be...
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FULL-Time ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary Edmonton AB
FULL-Time ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary 12909 113 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB Duties Provide secretarial support, accounting and payroll support, donation tracking and receipting, archival support, purchasing, reception for the Seminary,...
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Mundare Vidpust Pilgrimage
Everyone is invited to come to this year’s Vidpust, which will take place Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Sts. Peter & Paul Grotto in Mundare. Schedule: 8AM - Divine Liturgy, 9:30AM - Blessing of Water, 9:45AM - Procession, 10AM - Solemn Divine Liturgy, noon - dinner...
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EPARCHIAL NEWSLETTER June 2018
The Annual “Aid to the Missionary Church in the World” collection is taken up throughout the Eparchy of Edmonton on Pentecost Sunday. Christ died for our sins on the life-giving wood of the Cross. His message of love, mercy and forgiveness is needed ever more in...
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Photos – St Michael’s Cemetery Prayer Service
Pentecost Sunday: Prayer Services will be held on Julian Calendar Pentecost at St. Michaels Cemetery honouring all fallen soldiers who have died in battle for Ukraine’s freedom (at central cross) as well as for the bishops and priests of the Edmonton Eparchy. Everyone...
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No Room in the Inn campaign raises over $59,000 for CMHA Edmonton’s supportive housing project
Churches share Christmas offerings to help those living with mental illness and poverty Edmonton, May 17, 2018 – An annual Christmas campaign at Christian churches in Edmonton has raised nearly $60,000 to help provide safe and affordable housing for those who are...
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Prayer Services at St. Michael Cemetery Honouring Fallen Soldiers in Battle for Ukraine’s Freedom
Prayer Services will be held on Julian Calendar Pentecost at St. Michaels Cemetery honouring all fallen soldiers who have died in battle for Ukraine’s freedom (at central cross) as well as for the bishops and priests of the Edmonton Eparchy. Everyone is encouraged to...
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Special meaning in Divine Liturgy at Knights of Columbus convention: Several Churches join in celebration
By Bill Lewchuk, 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton May 10, 2018: On the weekend of April 27th to the 29th, 2018, the Knights of Columbus held their annual provincial convention in...
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“I really felt beloved!” 24-hours of tranquility at women’s retreat
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton From 6:30 p.m. on Friday April 20 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 19 women of all ages joined together for a “time of rest in the Lord, away from the busyness of life.” An...
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Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Newborn Death, Memorial Service and Sharing
On May 11, 2018, 6:00 pm. – 8:30 pm. at Holy Eucharist Parish, 6425-120 Ave, We welcome all who have suffered the loss of a baby – stillborn, miscarriage or a newborn. We will offer a memorial service and then share refreshments and fellowship following the...
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Liturgical Propers
Divine Liturgy and Vespers Texts
July 20, 2018 – The Holy and Glorious Prophet Elias
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is taken. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! O all-compassionate Word, You carried Elias the Tishbite away from the earth in a chariot of fire. Through his...
July 22, 2018 – Commemoration of the First Six Ecumenical Councils, Tone 8; the Holy Myrrh-bearer and Equal-to-the-Apostles Mary Magdalene; Return of the Relics of the Priest-Martyr Phocas
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 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...
July 15, 2018 – Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 7; the Holy Grand Prince Vladimir (Volodymyr), Equal-to-the-Apostles, Named Basil at Holy Baptism (1015); Holy Martyrs Cyricus and Julitta, His Mother
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...
July 10, 2018 – Our Venerable Father Anthony of the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev
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! When the love of God took possession of you, venerable Anthony, you began to look upon the enticements of the world...
July 08, 2018 – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 6; Holy Great-Martyr Procopius (303)
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...
June 29, 2018 – Holy, Glorious, All-Praiseworthy and Chief Apostles, Peter and Paul
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! What crowns of praise shall we weave for Peter and Paul? They were separated in the body but united in spirit, and outstanding...
July 1, 2018 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 5; the Holy Unmercenaries and Wonderworkers Cosmas and Damian
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...
June 27, 2018 – Bishop-Martyr Nykolai (Nicholas) Charnetsky and the Twenty-Seven Other New Blesseds of the Church of Rus’-Ukraine Beatified in 2001; Our Venerable Father Samson, Host of Strangers (527-65)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “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! Placing all your hope upon God, you accepted the covenant of the Heavenly Teacher, Who said: “Let not your hearts be troubled!”...
June 24, 2018 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 4; the Nativity of the Honourable and Glorious Prophet John, Forerunner and Baptist of Christ (Apostle’s Fast)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. We never cease to adore Your life-giving Cross, O Christ our God, And we glorify Your resurrection on the third...
June 19 – Holy Apostle Jude, Brother of the Lord According to the Flesh
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “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! Most wise and praised Apostle Jude, your sound has gone out into all the earth, guiding as lightning to the never-fading Light...