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.
5 Activities for the Feast of the Encounter of Our Lord, (Feb. 2) for the Domestic Church (the family)
Watch a video: about the Presentation (Encounter) in the Temple. For Older Children:For Younger Children:2. Learn about it: by accessing the Bozhy Dity (God’s Little Children) lesson on the Edmonton Eparchy Website. Learn about this amazing day in the life of the...
Icon of the Encounter of our Lord in the Temple
We read in Luke 2:22-40 that the parents of Jesus, following Mosaic law bring their firstborn son to be dedicated to God in the temple at Jerusalem forty days after his birth. We pray in the hymnography of the feast: “the creator of the law fulfills the law.” This...
What is the Social Mission of the Ukrainian Catholic Church?
Excerpt written by the Social Mission Commission of the Eparchy of Edmonton.For those new to Ukrainian Catholicism, it is essential to understand that the church's social mission is a cornerstone of its beliefs and practices. The Ukrainian Catholic Church strives to...
32nd Sunday after Pentecost – Sunday of Zacchaeus, Tone 3; The Three Holy and Great Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom; and the Holy Priest-Martyr Hippolytus; Jan 30, 2022
32nd Sunday after Pentecost - Sunday of Zacchaeus; Octoechos Tone 3; The Three Holy and Great Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom; and the Holy Priest-Martyr Hippolytus (235) All-Night Vigil Feast. Matins Resurrectional Gospel 3. ...
Statement by the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada Concerning the Current Political and Humanitarian Crises in Ukraine
Dear Brothers and Sisters – Christ is Among Us! During these most difficult days when Ukraine endures the threat of Russian invasion, the clergy, religious and faithful of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada reach out to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine....
Table for Two, You are My Valentine
Again, due to COVID we have been sidelined. Therefore, for those in Edmonton and area (Sherwood Park, Leduc, Beaumont, St. Albert) we are providing the opportunity to order a sumptuous meal for two created by a red seal chef, which will be delivered right to your...
Sunday of the Word of God
Lviv, January 20, 2022 Вих.№ 001 / 2022 Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Most Reverend Archbishops and Metropolitans, God-loving Bishops, Very Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics, Dearly Beloved Brothers and Sisters Catechists, And all Faithful! This Sunday, for the...
A Guide to a Personal Prayer Life: How to Start Prayer
What is prayer?Most of us think of prayer as talking to God and that is true. We can tell God our most intimate details, like our worries, our desires for our life, our anger, our hopes our disappointments and our needs. He will work on our hearts to help us with...
The Great Fast for Families: An Event
On Feb. 11 at 10:15 am (following 9:00 am Divine Liturgy at Holy Eucharist Parish 6425 120 Ave NW, Edmonton) the Family, Faith, and Friends, Parent Group will be hosting the 3rd of 5 sessions. Join Fr. Roman Planchak as he leads us through a reflection and some...
What is the Jesus Prayer?
The Jesus Prayer and Prayer on the RosaryDown through the ages and to our own day our spiritual tradition has transmitted the experience of a profound and yet simple prayer. It consists in a continual repetition of the words, “Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have...
Ukrainian Catholic App Survey
We need your help in answering our Ukrainian Catholic App Survey!Thank-you for your time and consideration. Please consider sharing this web address with your friends and family to help answer this survey: https://eeparchy.com/2022/01/14/ukrainian-catholic-app-survey/...
His Beatitude Sviatoslav Congratulated Bishop David on His 60th Birthday
His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Father and Head of the UGCC, personally and on behalf of the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC, congratulated Bishop David, Eparch of Edmonton, Apostolic Administrator of the New Westminster Diocese and Chairman of the Patriarchal Catechetical...
6 Catholic Prayers For Before Meals
Why do Catholics Pray?Ukrainian Catholics believe everything that is good comes from God, and we remind ourselves of that every day. A good way we can do this is to say a short prayer of thanksgiving before a meal to be grateful for the food we eat. In our tradition,...
31st Sunday after Pentecost; Tone 2; Jan 23, 2022
31st Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos Tone 2; The Holy Priest-Martyr Clement, Bishop of Ancyra; the Holy Martyr Agathangel (both 286-305); Passing into Eternal Life (1952) of Blessed Olimpia Bida, Superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph, and Martyr Great Vespers and...
30th Sunday after Pentecost; Tone 1; Jan 16, 2022
30th Sunday after Pentecost; Octoechos, Tone 1; The Veneration of the Precious Chains of the Holy and Illustrious Apostle Peter; Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140, In Tone 1 Lead my soul...
What is the Feast of Jordan (Yordan), Theophany, Bohoyavlenia or Epiphany?
This document was adapted from responses gathered in breakout sessions at the 38th UCWLC Eparchial Convention Edmonton Branch Cultural Session, Oct. 2017 In January, we celebrate the great feast of Bohoyavlenia, which means the Manifestation of God or the Theophany....
Theophany of Christ (Jan. 6) Feast of Jordan Activities for the Domestic Church (the family)
If you don’t have one print an icon for the feast at www.eeparchy.com.1. Look through photo albumsLook through photo albums of your children’s baptisms. If you have their baptismal gown, or candles take them out and show them. Talk about the promises made at their...
Explanation of the Icon of the Theophany
The word Theophany originates from two Greek words, Theos – God, and Phainein – showing. Therefore, it literally means a “revelation of God” in Greek (Θεοφάνεια). This event is the first revelation of the Trinity in the life of Christ. Jesus Christ; God become a man;...
Sunday after Theophany; Tone 8 – Jan 09, 2022
Sunday after Theophany; Octoechos Tone 8; the Holy Martyr Polyeuctus (249-51) 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...
Sunday before Theophany, Tone 7; Jan 02, 2022.
Sunday before Theophany; Octoechos Tone 7; Our Holy Father Sylvester, Pope of Rome (335). Matins Resurrectional Gospel 10. 2 Timothy 4:5-8; Mark 1:1-8 GREAT VESPERS AND DIVINE LITURGY GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone...
Winter Program Guide January – April 2022
This Winter Program guide includes everything from: Family programming Prayer and reflection Children and youth – sunday programs Sadochok Ridna Shkola Sacramental preparation Altar servers, children of mary, etc. Youth groups and activities Scripture studies Adult...
Bishop David’s Christmas Message/Різдвяне послання єпископа Давида
The Legend of the Elderly Grandmother A Ukrainian Folk Tale Christ is Born! Let us Glorify Him! It was the night the dear Christ-Child came to Bethlehem. In a country far away from Him, an old, old grandmother or “baba” sat in her snug little house by her warm fire....
Sunday after the Nativity; Commemoration of the Holy and Righteous Joseph the Betrothed, David the King, and James, Brother of the Lord; Synaxis of the Most Holy Mother of God; Dec 26, 2021
Sunday after the Nativity of Christ; Commemoration of the Holy and Righteous Joseph the Betrothed, David the King, and James, Brother of the Lord; Synaxis of the Most Holy Mother of God; Tone 6; GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm...
Dec 25: The Nativity in the Flesh of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ—Christmas
The Nativity in the Flesh of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ—Christmas Feastal Matins and Divine Liturgy One of the 12 Great Feasts. Holy Day of Obligation. FESTAL MATINS Hexapsalm Great Ekteny The Lord Is God, Tone 4 Troparion, Tone 4: Your Nativity, O Christ...
Sunday before the Nativity of Christ – Sunday of the Holy Fathers, Dec 19, 2021
Sunday before the Nativity of Christ - Sunday of the Holy Fathers, Tone 5; The Holy Martyr Boniface (230); Nativity Fast. Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Lead my soul forth from...
Sunday of the Holy Forefathers, Tone 4; Dec 12, 2021
Sunday of the Holy Forefathers, Tone 4; Our Venerable Father Spiridon the Wonderworker, Bishop of Tremithus (337-61); Nativity Fast. Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul...
Liturgical Schedule for Lamont & District December 2021 – January 2022
Liturgical Schedule for Lamont & District Ukrainian Catholic Parishes December 2021 - January 2022 - Fr. Ireney: 1-778-887-9192 Sunday December 5: 25th Sunday After Pentecost Tone 3 8:30 am -...
Twenty-Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 3; Dec 5
Twenty-Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 3; Our Venerable and God-bearing Father Sabbas the Sanctified (532) Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy Polyeleos Feast GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 3 Lead my soul forth...
CHRISTMAS IS COMING…STOP THE CHAOS!
On Dec. 3 at 10:15 am (following 9:00 am Divine Liturgy at Holy Eucharist Parish 6425 120 Ave NW, Edmonton) the Family, Faith and Friends, Parent Group will be hosting the second of 4 sessions for the 2021-2022 year. Join Dobrodika Kim Bombak from St. Stephen’s parish...
Twenty-Seventh Sunday after Pentecost; Nov 28
Twenty-Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 2; The Venerable-Martyr Stephen the New (c. 764); The Holy Martyr Irenarchus (284-305) Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Lead my soul...
2021 Post-Synodal Pastoral Letter
THE HOPE TO WHICH THE LORD CALLS US Pastoral Letter of the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church To the Clergy, Religious, and all the Faithful of the UGCC I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of...
Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost; Entrance into the Temple, Nov 21
Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1; The Entrance into the Temple of our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy Feast of the Mother of God. Holy Day of Obligation. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the...
Nov 14, 2021; Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 8;
Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 8; The Holy and All-Praiseworthy Apostle Philip; Polyeleos Feast. 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...
Making a Family Christmas Hamper for Saint Philip’s Fast
Week 1: Find a large basket or a box that you can fill over the six weeks of St. Phillips Fast with food for your choice of charity. Some suggestions are: Youth Empowerment Services, Wings of Providence, WINN House, Boyle Street Services. Make a large cloth Christmas...
Emmanuel Moleben at Holy Eucharist Cathedral
The Emmanuel Moleben is a beautiful prayer service preparing one for Christmas. The Nativity Fast (St. Philip’s Fast, Пилипівка) is a time to prepare ourselves to receive Christ incarnate. One way that we do that is to take part in various prayer services. Consider...
St. Philip’s Fast For Families Week by Week Activities
Week 1: Feast of St. PhilipRead: Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael, John 1:43-50 The next day, Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me." Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. Philip found Nathanael...
A Short Explanation of the Weeks of St. Philip’s Fast
This fast begins forty days before the Nativity of our Lord on November 15, the day after the feast of St. Philip, and that is why it called Saint Philip’s Fast (or the Philippian Fast - Pilipiwka in Ukrainian). The Philippian Fast is a time to prepare us to receive...
The Pastoral Centre Communicator October 31 2021
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 7; November 7, 2021.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 7; The Thirty-Three Holy Martyrs of Militene (284-305); Our Venerable Father and Wonderworker Lazarus, Hermit of Mount Galesius (1054); November 7, 2021. Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the...
St. Vladimir the Great Parish
EDMONTON – St. Vladimir the Great Parish – Парафія св. Володимира Великого Location: 12726 – 119 Street, Edmonton. The church and an old hall were purchased in 1950 from the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Edmund. The church is also known as the Calder church. Calder,...
Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Edmonton
Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Парафія св. Покрови Location: 3635 – 116 Avenue, Edmonton. The first Ukrainian Divine Liturgy in the Beverly area was celebrated by Basilian Fathers in 1936 in the home of Mr. A. Holyk. The first wooden church was...
St. Nicholas Parish – Edmonton
EDMONTON – St. Nicholas Parish – Парафія св. о. Миколая Location: 9507 Austin O’Brien Road, Edmonton. In 1962 Bishop Neil Savaryn asked Fr. Bohdan Hanushewsky to establish a Parish in the Ottewell district of the city. In the spring of 1964 Fr. Anthony Pawliuk invited...
Sts. Peter and Paul Parish – Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE – Sts . PETER and PAUL Parish – Парафія свв. Петра і Павла The Parish was incorporated in 1928. At that time the membership was approximately 200 families with 300 children, and in 2004 there are approximately 50 families. The Parish was comprised of the...
FALL PROGRAM GUIDE SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2021
This Fall Program guide includes everything from: Family programming Prayer and reflection Children and youth - sunday programs Sadochok Ridna Shkola Sacramental preparation Altar servers, children of mary, etc. Youth groups and activities Scripture studies Adult...
Holy Trinity Parish – Vegreville
HOLY TRINITY Parish – Парафія Пресвятої Трійці Location: half a km. from the CPR and CNR in the northern part of the town of Vegreville. In the beginning there were only 8 families, commuting for the church services between Vegreville and Mundare. The first settlers...
St. Sophia Parish – Sherwood Park
St . John the Baptist – Borschiw
St . JOHN BAPTIST Parish – Парафія св. Івана Хрестителя Borschiw Parish is located in Haight, the County of Beaver Hill (S/E Sec 10 Twp. 51 Rge 16 4 M). The parish was established in 1903 and in 1905 the first Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Fr. Platonid Filas, OSBM....
St. Vladimir Parish – Red Deer
RED DEER – St. VLADIMIR Parish – Парафія св. Володимира Великого In 1977 the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton purchased 2 properties on 39 Street and 46 Avenue. Sr. Esther Kurylo, SSMI started visiting the families and searching for our faithful in the telephone...
How to Become a Member of the Eparchial Library
1. First create a member’s account by visiting the Librarika website here. You will need to provide a name, email, and password. Then push “I agree please create my account”. 2. You will receive a confirmation email within a few minutes to confirm your account....
GENTLE PARENTING – PARENTING WITH LOVE
On Oct. 29 at 10:15 am (following 9:00 am Divine Liturgy at Holy Eucharist Parish 6425 120 Ave NW, Edmonton) the Family, Faith and Friends, Parent Group will be hosting the first of 4 sessions for the 2021-2022 year. Join Therese McDonald (Chesterton House,...
St. Michael Parish – Limestone Lake
LIMESTONE LAKE – St. MICHAEL Parish – Парафія св. Михаїла The first Ukrainian settlers arrived in 1898 from the village of Strilkivtsi, of the district of Borshchiw in Ukraine. The church property is located on 4 acres of land (NW S.31-T.56-R.17-4M), 2 acres acquired...
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Delph
DELPH – PRESENTATION of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Парафія Введення в храм Пренепорочної Діви Марії Location: Lot 18, Bl. 58, Plan 18 (3 acres of land donated by Stefan Rudko; 19 km. from Waskatenau and 24 km. from St. Michael). Ukrainians from Zvenach,...
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Chipman
CHIPMAN – NATIVITY of the BVM Parish – Парафія Різдва Пресв. Богородиці In 1890 2 families of V. Eleniak and I. Pylypiv settled in that region. Many others joined them from Kalush, Yaroslav, Sniatyn and Brody regions in Ukraine. The first church was built in 1900 3.5...
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Leeshore
LEESHORE – NATIVITY of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish – Парафія Різдва Пресв. Богородиці Location: Section 12, Bl. 58, Pl. 20 (15 km. from Waskatenau and 33 km. from Lamont). Ukrainian settlers arrived from the Jaroslav district (Liubyn, Zveniach, Peremyshl,...
Edmonton Eparchy Launches New Online Store
Together, we’re on a mission to bring people closer to Christ by providing quality Eastern Christian materials to Canadians. St. Macrina’s Book and Gift Store was created by the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, to make it easier for Canadians to purchase items...
Virtual Catechist Conference
FRIDAY Oct 22, 6:00-8:00 PM. Join us online for an evening of education, sharing and spiritual reflection. Our theme is: Our theme is: Saints Around Us! Why do we pray to the saints, what can we learn from them and why and how should we be teaching about them? Come...
Children’s Poster Contest Winners
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. Oikos is a Greek word meaning home. Create a poster that...
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 6; October 31, 2021
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 6; The Holy Apostles Stachys, Amplias and others with them; the Holy Martyr Epimachus (250); Ephesians 2:4-10; Luke 8:26-39 Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At...
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 5; October 24, 2021
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 5; The Holy Martyr Aretas and those with him (523); October 24, 2021. Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Lead my soul forth from prison*...
October 17; Commemoration of the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, Tone 4
Commemoration of the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, Tone 4; The Holy Prophet Hosea (8th c. BC); the Venerable-Martyr Andrew of Crete (767) Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140...