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.
Transfiguration of Christ (Aug. 6) Activities for the Domestic Church
1. Decorate: Do you have white sheets, tablecloths or other linens? With your children, decorate their bedrooms, and all around the house with white to remind us of how Jesus’ clothes “became dazzling white”. Read the story of the Transfiguration Matt. 17:1-9 in a...
What is the Year of the Family? | Family Resources
The Importance of the Family in the ChurchOn March 19, 2021, Pope Francis launched “Amoris Laetitia Family” year, a year-long celebration around the family. “Amoris Laetitia Family” is an initiative of Pope Francis, which aims to reach every family around the world...
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10 Ways to Get the Family Involved [Trivia Game Included!]
Welcome to the “Year of the Family!” declared by Pope Francis. March 19, 2021 – June 26, 2022. A year that will focus on love in the family. One way we can reflect on the importance of family in our lives is by communicating and doing activities together. Here are 10...
Aug 31: The Placing of the Precious Sash of Our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God in Calcoprateia (942)
The Placing of the Precious Sash of Our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God in Calcoprateia (942) Polyeleos Feast. GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! The shrine which holds your belt, O Theotokos,* is ever...
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost; The Beheading of the Honourable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John; Aug 29
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 5; The Beheading of the Honourable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy All-night Vigil Feast. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 5...
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Aug 22
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 4; Post-feast of the Dormition; Holy Martyr Agathonicus and those with him (286-305); Passing into Eternal Life (1964) of Bishop Symeon (Lukach) Confessor of Krasnoyarsk and Pastor of the Stanyslaviv (Ivano-Frankivs’k) Region...
Facilitating a Faith Sharing Group
Article written by Alex PankiwWhat is a Faith Sharing Group? Simply put, a faith-sharing group is a group of individuals who are seeking to enter deeper into their faith while focusing on a particular text or theme. Examples might include: A women’s faith sharing...
Parish Hub Officially Launches in the Eparchy of Edmonton
As a part of the Edmonton Eparchy's Evangelize 2021 Plan, Bishop David announced the creation of Parish Hub, an online website where individuals can access and share information that is directly related to developing, growing, and managing our parishes. Parish...
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost; The Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary; Aug 15
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 3; The Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary; Kievan-Caves Icon of the Mother of God (1073) Feast of the Mother of God. Holy day of obligation. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…”...
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost; Aug 08, 2021
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 2; Post-feast of the Transfiguration; Holy Confessor Emilian, Bishop of Cyzicus (815) 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...
Aug 6; The Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy One of the 12 Great Feasts. Holy Day of Obligation. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “Blessed is the man…” is sung only if the feast falls on a Sunday or Monday At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O...
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Aug 1, 2021
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1; The Procession with the Holy Relics of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord; the Seven Holy Martyred Maccabees, Their Mother Solome and Their Teacher Eleazar; Beginning of the Dormition Fast (Spasivka); Dormition Fast....
Youth Ministry Event Templates
Use these templates to help you plan and facilitate programs, and to track the time you dedicate to youth ministry. Children's Overnight Retreat TemplateEvening Small Group Meeting TemplateEvent Feedback Form TemplateEvent Registration TemplateGeneral Event...
5 Ways to Invite God into Your Family
This podcast is not meant to give parents yet one more thing to add to their seemingly never-ending list of things to do or to feel guilty about not having the time to do things. I raised a busy family with 4 children and I know the pressures of today’s culture -...
10 Ways to Encourage Event Attendance
Often parishes find similar people attend most parish events. Although this is a vital base you need to reach, it’s important to reach a new group of parishioners while also getting the community involved as a whole. Events continue to be a vital aspect...
6 Steps to Start a Parish Fundraising Strategy
What is the Current State of Your Fundraising Strategy? Good stewardship is vital to the success of our parishes, so it’s important your parish has a plan for their fundraising strategy and how you intend to ensure the long-term sustainability of the mission of the...
Eparchial Policy on Cathedraticum
Canon 25, 1 of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches states: “The Christian faithful are obliged to assist with the needs of the Church so that the Church has what is necessary for its proper ends, especially for divine worship, for apostolic works and works of...
Join the Edmonton Eparchy’s Family Camp!
Family Camp is happening this summer! Our theme this year is: The Family that Prays Together… It will take place both online and in-person! August 18th,19thand 20th- 9 am to 11 am online. August 21st 10 am - 6 pm in person at Camp Oselia on Wabamun Lake! Babas,...
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First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly [Including Prayer Cards and Ideas for Your Parish]
As part of the Year of the Family, the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is on Sunday, July 25. The theme this year is: “I am with You always.”Pope Francis directs his words to grandparents and all the elderly of the world in this short video. He...
Ukrainian Catholic Parish Bulletin Inserts
Use Our Articles For Your Parish BulletinFeel free to use our articles published on our website to use in your parish bulletins. To use these articles, please credit each article with a preface of "This article was published on www.eeparchy.com" and change the font...
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 8; July 25, 2021
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 8; The Dormition of Saint Anna, Mother of the Most Holy God-bearer (Theotokos); Holy Women Olympiada and Eupraxia (5th c.) Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy Polyeleos Feast. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is...
Liturgical Schedule for Lamont & District Ukrainian Catholic Parishes August/September 2021
Liturgical Schedule for Lamont & District Ukrainian Catholic Parishes August/September 2021 Fr Ireney: 1-778-887-9192 Sunday August 1: 10th Sunday After Pentecost Tone 1 8:30 am - SKARO 10:30 am - ST. MICHAEL Graveside Panakhyda Sunday...
The Pastoral Centre Communicator July 30 2021
Ukrainian Catholic Copyright Free Photos
Ensure the photos you use in your parish are copyright-free, using photos found off of Google Images is often copyrighted content and not fair use for parish communications. To find generic copyright-free photos, use websites...
Holy Eucharist Saturday 10:00
Please click this link for viewing Holy Eucharist Parish's live streams. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr3gqODMcnW5O_909H4qbKA/videos
Promulgation of the Youth Catechism
Promulgation of the Youth Catechism We Walk With Christ June 28, 2021 Holy Spirit Seminary, Lviv Glory be to Jesus Christ! Dear Youth, I am delighted to join you today as His Beatitude, Patriarch Sviatoslav, officially promulgates our Youth Catechism, We...
9 Ways to Have Better Conversations with Youth
Do you want to create a parish environment that is more welcoming to youth, but are unsure with how to do that? Communicating with youth can be daunting for some, and that is totally okay! However, some people can do this incredibly well, and it is worth putting in...
Steps to Mitigate Arson Risk
Discovery of the unmarked burial sites at the former residential school at the Cowessess First Nation and the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation has been front and centre in the media. Three churches have been lost due to arson fires and there is concern more losses...
List of Eparchy of Edmonton Annual Eparchial Collections
EPARCHY OF EDMONTON ANNUAL EPARCHIAL COLLECTIONS I - AID TO THE MISSIONARY CHURCH IN CANADA (GREAT LENT) The purpose of this collection is to support the needs of the Church in Canada. Three charitable institutions are the recipients of the collection: the Ukrainian...
The Bond of Our Peoples
Dear Ukrainian Catholic Faithful, Слава Ісусу Христу! Glory be to Jesus Christ! Many of us were saddened earlier this week when we learned that the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Parish, Calgary, had been vandalized by individuals acting on...
Guide to Traditional Print: Posters, PowerPoints, Pamphlets and more.
Why traditional print? Traditional print is a vital part of your communications plan that serves as a great supplement for digital materials. Despite being a more expensive method, it is nevertheless still important to ensure traditional print is used in your...
Guide to Ukrainian Catholic Parish Websites
Why Have a Parish Website? In a recent survey done in the United States, it was discovered that 97% of consumers search for local organizations online and 89% of individuals search for local organizations once a week on their smartphone. If your parish is not online,...
Young Adults Gathering – Unity 2021
Stillness In The ChaosAugust 6 – Saturday August 7, 2021This past year has been incredibly difficult for so many, and this topic is more important than ever. We will have sessions on: Mental health, Having a relationship with God, What it means to be Ukrainian...
The Pastoral Centre Communicator June 30 2021
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Why Your Parish Needs a Communication Plan
What is a communication plan? The objective of a communication plan is to create strategies and processes that spread the message of a particular organization, solicit donations and call for volunteers. A good communication plan is vital for transparent parish...
4 Ways Youth Can Strengthen Their Faith
Are you a young person wondering how you could connect more with your faith? It might seem hard to live by Catholic values like care for creation, dignity of life, and family in a world that seems to be ever increasing in opposition towards them. COVID-19 has...
Can Ukrainian Catholic Priests Marry?
The full question: Hello! I am a Roman Catholic and recently discovered the Ukrainian Catholic Church through your live streams! I did not even know this tradition existed and have really been learning more about it recently, so forgive me since I am very uneducated...
Help answer our short survey!
July 20; The Holy and Glorious Prophet Elijah (Elias) (9th c. BC)
Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy 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...
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 7; July 18, 2021
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 7; Commemoration of the First Six Ecumenical Councils; the Holy Martyr Hyacinth of Amastris; Holy Martyr Emilian (360-63) Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In...
July 15: The Holy Grand Prince Vladimir (Volodymyr), Equal-to-the-Apostles
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 and Divine Liturgy All-night Vigil Feast. GREAT VESPERS Note: This is an All-Night Vigil rank feast....
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 6; July 11, 2021
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 6; Repose of Blessed Olga (Olha), Princess of Kiev, named Helen at Holy Baptism (c. 970); The Holy and Praiseworthy Martyr Euphemia (303); Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is...
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 5 – July 04, 2021
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 5; Our Lady of Perpetual Help; our Holy Father Andrew the Jerusalemite, Archbishop of Crete (740); Venerable Martha, Mother of the Holy Simeon of the “Mountain of Wonders” GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is...
June 29: Holy, Glorious, All-Praiseworthy and Chief Apostles, Peter and Paul (Eng/Ukr)
Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Psalm Reading “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...
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 4 – June 27, 2021
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 4; 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); Apostles' Fast. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma...
Prayer for Tolerance, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation
National Indigenous Peoples Day: 21 June 2021 Prayer for Tolerance, Forgiveness, Reconciliation O God, Creator and Father of all, with humility we your children acknowledge the relationship of all living things. For this we thank you, we praise you and...
St. John the Baptist Parish (1930-2003) Final Celebration, Divine Liturgy – June 5, 2005
Rycroft -St. John the Baptist Parish (1930-2003) Final Celebration, Divine Liturgy – June 5, 2005 In the early 1900’s a number of Ukrainian Catholic pioneers settled in the Rycroft, Greenway and Volin districts. Feeling a need for spiritual assistance, they set about...
All Saints Parish – Hines Creek
HINES CREEK – ALL SAINTS Parish (Парафія Всіх Святих) Approximately 50 people organized themselves in 1931 and chose the first Parish council with Fr. Matthew Sianchuk presiding and M. Kalynsky and I. Yasniy as members. In 1933 the Ukrainian Catholic community in...
A Prayerful Reading of the Acts of the Apostles
ForewordWe are pleased to present to you the next part of our “A Prayerful Reading of Holy Scripture” series, namely, “A Prayerful Reading of the Acts of the Apostles”. The Acts of the Apostles continues the storyline where the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John...
Solemn Holy Communion Celebration at St. Vladimir’s Parish, Red Deer
Glory be to Jesus Christ! On Saturday, June 5, 2021, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Red Deer held a wonderful celebration where 8 of their parish children received their First Holy Confession and Solemn Holy Communion. The children prepared for many months...
Safe Environments Website Launched in the Eparchy of Edmonton
A Website Designed to Support Safe Pastoral EnvironmentsThe Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton has officially launched its new Safe Environments website. This webpage was created to outline the Eparchy’s Safe Environments Policy and was designed to make it easy...
The Pastoral Centre Communicator May 31 2021
Bishop David’s Message to Graduating Classes
Watch Bishop David's message to graduating students in the video above!
June 24; The Nativity of the Honourable Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptizer John
June 24; The Nativity of the Honourable Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptizer John GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “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! When John was born, the silence of...
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 3; Sunday of All Saints of Rus’-Ukraine; June 20
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 3; Sunday of All Saints of Rus’-Ukraine; June 20; Apostles' Fast. Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Psalm Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 3 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give...
Third Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 2; June 13.
Third Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 2; the Holy Martyr Aquilina (286-305); Holy Triphillius, Bishop of Leucosia (Nicosia) on Cyprus (343); Apostles' Fast. June 13. Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Psalm Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm...
June 06; Second Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1
Second Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1; our Venerable Father Bessarion the Wonderworker (457-74); Venerable Hilarion the New (845-46); Apostles' Fast. Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone...
June 3: Most Holy Eucharist
Most Holy Eucharist; Apostles' Fast. Feast of our Lord. A day when the faithful are highly encouraged to participate in the Divine Liturgy. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O...
Stories from the Seminary: An Interview with a Rector
Join Bishop David in his interview with Fr. Michael Winn, Rector of the Holy Spirit Seminary here in Edmonton for 12 years. In this episode, Bishop David discusses; Qualities that make a good rector What is the day in the life of a rector? What is the day in the...
How do I start and keep a rule of prayer?
Question: How do I start and keep a rule of prayer? I returned to the faith as an adult, while I am pretty constant in my church attendance I keep failing in my personal life, especially where prayer is concerned. It seems like I am forever starting a daily prayer...