Liturgical Propers
Divine Liturgy, Matins and VespersThis duplicate page will be combined with our main page of https://eeparchy.com/monthy-propers/ on June 16 2023, please find this page on the Eparchy of Edmonton’s website menu bar.
Holy Eucharist Parish – Elk Point
Parish: Holy Eucharist Location: Elk Point, Alberta ELK POINT Mission First one to visit the faithful (12 families) in 1935 was Fr. Ambrose Wynnyk. From the beginning there were high hopes to establish a parish. In 1940 there were 4 services provided by the Basilian...
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Myrnam
Parish: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Location: Myrnam, Alberta ASSUMPTION of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Парафія Успіння Матері Божої Location: NW 1-54-9-4M. The Parish was established in 1916 with a Parish council: V. Romaniuk, president; Ivan Romaniuk,...
Ascension of Our Lord Parish – Derwent (Farms)
Parish: Ascension of Our Lord Location: Derwent(Farms), Alberta ASCENSION of Our Lord Parish – Парафія Вознесіння Господнього Location: Section 32, T. 53, Plan 7 – Ten hilly acres of land 10 km. southwest of the town of Derwent. The church was built in 1910 and...
Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish – Derwent
Parish: Descent of the Holy Spirit Location: Derwent, Alberta DERWENT (town) – DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Parish – Парафія Зіслання Святого Духа Location: on the edge of the town of Derwent. The land was bought in 1941, and the church was built in 1948. The cemetery...
Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish – Bonnyville
Parish: Descent of the Holy SpiritLocation: Bonnyville, AlbertaService Schedule: (Please call parish to confirm service schedule.) HOLY SPIRIT [Holy Ghost] Parish – Парафія Зіслання Святого Духа The church with a finished basement is located in the center of the...
Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish – Vilna
Parish: Descent of the Holy Spirit Location: Vilna, Alberta HOLY SPIRIT [Holy Ghost ] Parish – Парафія Зіслання Святого Духа The beginnings of the Parish go back to 1920 when Fr. Ksenofont Rozdolsky had the first services. From 1934 Fr. George Zydan, OSBM, had the...
St. Paraskevia Parish – Smoky Lake (Farms)
Parish:St. Paraskevia Location: Smoky Lake (Farms), Alberta St . PARASKEVIA Parish – Парафія св. Параскевії Location: SW 4-61-17-4. The church is located 13 km. north and 1.6 km. west from the town of Smoky Lake. The wooden church (38’x22’) with one dome was built in...
Sts. Volodymyr and Olga – Two Hills
Parish: Sts. Volodymyr and Olga Location: Two Hills, Alberta Sts. VOLODYMYR and OLGA Parish – Парафія свв. Володимира і Ольги The beginnings of the Two Hills parish go back to 1937. The first Divine Liturgy was celebrated in 1932 by Fr. Basil Kamenecky, OSBM, in a...
Holy Eucharist Parish – Stry
Parish: Holy Eucharist Location: Stry, Alberta HOLY EUCHARIST Parish – Парафія Пресвятої Євхаристії The church is located 10 km. south of Vilna. The first settlers from Ukraine arrived at the beginning of the 20 th century. In 1910 the parishioners already purchased...
Holy Trinity Parish – Spedden
Parish: Holy Trinity Location: Spedden, Alberta HOLY TRINITY Parish – Парафія Пресвятої Трійці The church is in the centre of the town. The land and several hundred dollars were donated by the Basilian Fathers from Mundare. The Parish had its beginnings in 1913 in the...
Holy Trinity Parish – Plain Lake
Parish: Holy TrinityLocation: Plain Lake, Alberta PLAIN LAKE – HOLY TRINITY Parish – Парафія Пресвятої Трійці The BeginningsOur Catholic community of Plain Lake began with the coming of the first Ukrainian settlers from Ukraine who settled in this area in 1900. We...
Ascension of Our Lord Parish – New Kiew
Parish: Ascension of Our Lord Location: New Kiew, Alberta NEW KIEW – ASCENSION Parish – Парафія Вознесіння Господнього The first settlers arrived in 1901 and the place was called Warwick. The name Kyiv (Kiev) was used for the school built in 1908. In the early...
St. Josaphat Parish – Innisfree
Parish: St. JosaphatLocation: Innisfree, Alberta INNISFREE – St. JOSAPHAT Parish – Парафія св. свщм. Йосафата Location: Town of Innisfree (Lot 1 & 2, Bl. 12, Pl. 8776) is located 160 km. east of Edmonton. The property was purchased from the Roman Catholics on...
Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Lac la Biche (Craigend)
Parish: Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Location: Lac la Biche (Craigend), Alberta ASCENSION Parish – Парафія Вознесіння Господнього LAKE BELLEVIEW Mission Missions in Lake Eliza and Lake Belleview were established at the same time around the years 1917-1919...
St. Nicholas Parish – Buchach
Parish: St. Nicholas Location: Buchach, Alberta St. JOSAPHAT Parish – Парафія св. свщм. Йосафата Location: Township 52, Sec. 34, Ranch 11 (2 acres) – 150 km. to the east of Edmonton (HW 16) and 18 km. southeast from the town of Innisfree. First services were held in...
Sts. Volodymyr and Olga – Smoky Lake
Pastor: Rev. Don Bodnar Parish: Sts. Volodymyr and Olga Location: 5210 – 40 AvenueSmoky Lake, Alberta Phone: Sts. VOLODYMYR and OLHA Parish – Парафія свв. Володимира і Ольги The faithful in Smoky Lake and surrounding areas decided to have a church built in their town....
Holy Trinity Parish – Prosperity
HOLY TRINITY Parish – Парафія Пресвятої Трійці Location: SW., Section 34, T. 67, R. 19 of the 4 th Meridian, Municipality of Athabasca, Alberta. Prosperity was also known as Grassland. Mykola Cholach donated one acre of land for the church. The church is located 30...
St. George Parish – Manly
St. GEORGE Parish – Парафія св. Юрія The Ukrainian settlers started arriving in 1904 (4 families), followed by 6 more families in 1907, and 19 more in 1911. The parish was organized in 1909, and the first church was built (1910) in the same year on 2 acres, donated by...
Holy Eucharist Parish – Frains
Parish: Holy Eucharist Location: Frains, Alberta HOLY EUCHARIST Parish – Парафія Пресвятої Євхаристії The 2 acres for the church and the cemetery were donated by Semen Yurdyga in 1941. The church (48’ x 28’) is located 26 km. from Prosperity and 64 km. from Athabasca....
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Waugh
Parish: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Location: Waugh, Alberta ASSUMPTION of the BVM – Церква Успіння Матері Божої The first Ukrainian settlers started arriving from Ukraine in 1902. The church is located 60 km. north of Edmonton. The first church was built in...
Statement of Apology by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to the Indigenous Peoples of This Land
We, the Catholic Bishops of Canada, gathered in Plenary this week, take this opportunity to affirm to you, the Indigenous Peoples of this land, that we acknowledge the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. Many Catholic religious communities...
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost; October 10, 2021.
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 3; The Holy Martyrs Eulampius and Eulampia (305-13) Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 3 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to...
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost; October 03, 2021
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 2; The Holy Priest-Martyr Dionysius the Areopagite; Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks...
Sept 28; Our Venerable Father and Confessor Chariton (350)
Our Venerable Father and Confessor Chariton (350); Holy Viacheslav, Czech Prince; Synaxis of the Venerable Fathers of the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev Who Repose in the Nearer Caves of the Venerable Anthony; Passing into eternal life of Blessed Nykyta Budka; Great...
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1; September 26, 2021
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1; The Passing of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I...
A Message to Catechists
Lviv, September 26, 2021 # 043 / 2021 Glory be to Jesus Christ! “Were not our hearts burning within us?” (Luke 24:32) Dear Catechists! I greet all of you as we begin a new Catechetical Year! And I express my gratitude to you on behalf of our bishops and pastors...
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Descent of the Holy Spirit [Holy Ghost] Parish – Waskatenau
HOLY SPIRIT [Holy Ghost] Parish – Парафія Зіслання Святого Духа Location: town between Radway and Smoky Lake. The cemetery: SE 29-59-19-4: 4 acres of land were donated by M. Diachyshyn and were incorporated in 1941. The land for the church (72’ x 32’) was purchased...
Holy Eucharist Parish – Thorhild
Parish: Holy Eucharist Location: Thorhild, Alberta HOLY EUCHARIST Parish – Парафія Пресвятої Євхаристії It appears that before the parish was organized and the cemetery was acquired, the area was visited at least on one occasion by Fr. Basil Ladyka for the purpose of...
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Radway
Parish: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryLocation: Radway, Alberta ASSUMPTION of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Парафія Успіння Матері Божої The town of Radway is located 77 km. north-east of Edmonton. The first Ukrainian settlers arrived at the turn of 1900’....
St. Anthony of Kyiv Parish – New Pine Creek
Parish: St. Anthony of Kyiv Location: New Pine Creek, Alberta St. ANTHONY of Kyiv Parish – Парафія св. Антонія Печерського Location: NE Sec. 24, T.63, R. 22, W4M; municipality of Meanook. 40 km. from Athabasca and 22 km. from Colinton. First Divine Liturgy was...
Ascension of Our Lord Parish – Fedorah
Parish: Ascension of Our LordLocation: Fedorah, Alberta ASCENSION Parish – Парафія Вознесіння Господнього The first Ukrainian settlers started arriving in the early 1900s. In the beginning, there were 10 founding members with 20 children. The church property...
Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Eldorena
Parish: Protection of the Blessed Virgin MaryLocation: Eldorena, Alberta
St. Michael the Archangel Parish – Rossington
Parish: St. Michael the Archangel Location: Rossington, Alberta St. MICHAEL Parish – Парафія св. Михаїла St. Michael Parish in Rossington is located outside Rossington between Westlock and Barrhead: location: SE 18-60-1-5. The approximate distance to Edmonton is 95...
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Descent of the Holy Spirit [Holy Ghost] Parish – Darling
Parish: Descent of the Holy Spirit Location: Darling, Alberta DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT [Holy Ghost] Parish – Парафія Зіслання Святого Духа Location: 9 km. east from Newbrook. The church (30’x 24’) was completed in 1938. Attached to the church there are 2 acres of...
Holy Eucharist Parish – Cherhill
Parish: Holy Eucharist Location: Cherhill, Alberta HOLY EUCHARIST Parish – Парафія Пресвятої Євхаристії The church was built in 1938 in the center of the community on two and a half acres that were donated by Dmytro Shulhan. The first services were held in a private...
St. Nicholas Parish – Carvel
St . NICHOLAS Parish – Парафія св. о. Миколая The land for the church was purchased in 1927 and six acres were donated to the parish by Frank Askin in 1930. The church was built in 1930-1931, and the parishioners all volunteered to work on the construction in order to...
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Athabasca
Parish: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Location: Athabasca, Alberta Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Парафія Успіння Матері Божої Location: Athabasca town: Lots 23 & 24, Block 4, Pl. 8672 S. (H.B. Res.), approx. 136 km. north of Edmonton;...
Sts. Borys and Hlib Parish – Redwater
Parish: Sts. Borys and Hlib Location: 5144 – 50 Street Redwater, Alberta Sts. BORYS and HLIB Parish – Парафія свв. Бориса і Гліба At the annual meeting of the parishioners of Cookville and Redwater on January 1952 the decision was made to build a new church in...
The Communion of Saints
What is it?If you’ve been a member of the Catholic Church for some time, you have likely heard this term and may know that it is a doctrine of the Church. Have you ever spent any time reflecting on what it means, or considering the depths of what it may mean for your...
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross, Tone 8; Holy Martyrs Trophimus, Sabbatius and Dorymedontus (276-82); Sept 19, 2021
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross, Tone 8; Holy Martyrs Trophimus, Sabbatius and Dorymedontus (276-82); Sept 19, 2021. Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 Lead my soul forth from...
Children’s Poster Contest!
Submissions are closedCalling all children and teens! Tell the world about the gift of the earth that we have received from the Creator. As a precious gift from God we want to take good care of it. This year’s theme is: A Home for all. Renewing the Oikos of God. ...
5 Activities for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross With the Domestic Church
1. Learn about it: Access the Bozhi Dity (God’s Little Children) lesson on the Edmonton Eparchy Website. You will learn about the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and have fun making flowers to decorate your crosses: https://eeparchy.com/children/ 2. Count:...
Sept 14; The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy One of the 12 Great Feasts. Holy Day of Obligation. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading Blessed is the man… is sung only when feast occurs on a Sunday or Monday...
Exaltation of the Precious and Lifegiving Cross Icon
The feast is referred to as the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Elevation of the Precious and Lifegiving Cross or Exaltation of the Precious and Lifegiving Cross. On this day we commemorate the finding of the true cross of Christ in the year 326, by St. Helena (mother...
Sept 12; Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 7
Sunday, September 12, 2021 – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 7; Leave-taking of the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God; Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross; The Holy Priest-Martyr Autonomus (284-305) Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy...
Sept 8; Nativity of our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
Nativity of our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary One of the 12 Great Feasts. Holy Day of Obligation. Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my...
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 6; Holy Prophet Zachariah and Elisabeth, Parents of John the Baptist; 2 Corinthians 4:6-15; Matthew 22:35-46
Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy 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...
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Read About the Birth of Mary the Holy Mother of God in The Protoevangelium of James
The Birth of Mary the Holy Mother of God, and Very Glorious Mother of Jesus Christ. In the records of the twelve tribes of Israel was Joachim, a man rich exceedingly; and he brought his offerings double, saying: There shall be of my superabundance to all the people,...
5 Things to do During the Nativity of the Theotokos
Learn about it: Access the Bozhi Dity (God’s Little Children) lesson on the Edmonton Eparchy Website. You will learn about the events leading up to the birth of Mary and have fun making a one decade rosary to honour and pray to her: https://eeparchy.com/children/ ...
Icon of the Nativity of the Theotokos
What we know about the birth of the Theotokos comes to us from Sacred Tradition. The most significant source that speaks about the early life of the Mother of God is the Protoevangelium of James. The Icon of the Nativity of the Theotokos from St. Josaphat’s Cathedral...
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Schedule for Redwater District Parishes October 2021 – March 2022
Download our printable PDF for the Schedule for Redwater District Ukrainian Greek Catholic Parishes for October 2021 to March 2022.
Dormition of the Holy Mother of God Icon
The Theotokos (Mother of God) is lying on her deathbed surrounded by the apostles who have come miraculously from around the globe to be with her. Read more about it here. Christ is central to the icon along with His mother. Together their bodies form a cross...
UCWLC: Dormition of the Mother of God (August 15)
This document was adapted from responses gathered in breakout sessions at the 38th UCWLC Eparchial Convention Edmonton Branch Cultural Session, Oct. 2017 At the time of her death, the disciples of Our Lord who were preaching throughout the world returned to Jerusalem...
Dormition of the Holy Mother of God (Aug. 15) Activities for the Family
Learn about it:Access the Bozhi Dity (God’s Little Children) lesson on the Edmonton Eparchy Website. You will learn about this amazing day in the life of the Church and have fun making a wreath of flowers to frame an icon: https://eeparchy.com/children/ Read the...
Edmonton Eparchy’s Library Launches Online
Edmonton Eparchy's Library IntroductionWe are proud to announce the launch of Edmonton Eparchy's Library online catalogue on Librarika. This online catalogue gives you the convenience to search through a collection of more than 5,000 book titles and periodicals that...
Edmonton Eparchy’s New Online Resource Centre Launched
Over 1500 resources can be found at the Catechetical Resource Centre located at the Ukrainian Catholic Pastoral Centre. We have books, study programs, DVDs, and audio resources, as well as a children’s library. Just a few of the many topics included are Prayer, Family...
UCWLC: TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
This document was adapted from responses gathered in breakout sessions at the 38th UCWLC Eparchial Convention Edmonton Branch Cultural Session, Oct. 2017The feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ celebrates the revelation of Christ's divine glory on...
Explanation of the Icon of the Transfiguration of Christ
The Icon of the Transfiguration of Christ is a profound depiction of one of the most significant events in the life of Jesus, revealing His divine nature to His disciples. This sacred image, rich in symbolism and theology, offers...