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.
Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton Insurance Program Overview
The eparchy and all parishes must have insurance coverage to protect the parish, parishioners, councils, and committees from unexpected and catastrophic loss. All parishes should be enrolled with the Eparchial Insurance Program, which is specifically tailored for...
Addressing a Burst Pipe or Sprinkler Malfunction
Burst Pipes and Sprinkler MalfunctionsSteps to take should your facility experience a burst pipe or sprinkler malfunctionBurst water pipes and broken fire sprinkler heads can very quickly cause a serious amount of damage and equally serious consequences. Among them:...
Why Your Parish Council Needs Communications
What is communications? The objective of communications is creating activities and strategies that spread the message of the organization, as well as solicit donations and call for volunteers. In the case of a parish communications volunteer, it is their job to help...
When do you Bow in the Ukrainian Catholic Church?
The full question: I know that we as Ukrainian Catholics make the sign of the cross by touching our head, stomach, right shoulder, and then left shoulder, but I am really confused about bowing. What is the role of (and how should I perform) bows and similar...
What Parishes are Doing: Church Management Software
What is a Church Management Structure?Church management software assists parishes to record and report parish information primarily parishioner lists, donor/visitor information and donations. Some software applications may also feature bookkeeping/accounting...
Youth Commission Terms of Reference
Nature of the Commission Advocate: The youth commission’s primary focus is to advocate for youth and young families within parish communities across the eparchy. Visionary: The youth commission is meant to be visionaries for the evangelization of youth throughout the...
Financial Support within Parish Districts: A Conversation about Service and Responsibility
For discussion by way of “Food for Thought” Last updated May 13, 2021 Dear Pastors and Parish Pastoral Districts, On occasion, the question arises in a district as to what happens when a given parish cancels a scheduled Divine Liturgy or other liturgical...
St. Nicholas Live Stream – May 30 2021
Return on Sunday, May 30, 2021, for the live stream happening at St. Nicholas Parish.https://fb.watch/5PqRDW9R-k/
Feast of Pentecost – Celebration of our Parish Feast – Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church
Saturday, May 22nd: 5:00 pm – Divine Liturgy (English) 6:00 pm – Great Vespers Sunday, May 23rd: 9:00 am - Divine Liturgy (Ukrainian) – will be live-streaming. 11:15 am – Divine Liturgy (English) Link to 9:00 am Divine Liturgy live-stream:...
What Parishes are Doing: Online Donations Programs
What are online donations?An online donation is a donation that an individual can make using the internet. It is a digital form directly embedded into a parish’s website. In a few minutes or less, anyone can set-up paperless planned monthly donations or make a...
Cantoring Workshop
Cantoring Workshop! On Saturday, June 19, Dr. Melanie Turgeon and Dr. Joy Berg will teach a worship workshop for the churches of the east and west. The eastern (cantoring) component is from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the topic is: Basic Vocal Technique and the Eight...
What is the Youth Evangelization Fund?
“Investing in Our Future Today” – A Youth Ministry InitiativeIn 2012, together as laity, religious, monastics and clergy we embarked upon an ambitious 25 Year Pastoral Plan of spiritual renewal within the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Alberta: “Evangelization: A New...
Guidelines for Records Retention
What is Record Retention? Records retention is a practice by which organizations maintain records for set periods of time, and then employ a system of actions to either redirect, store or dispose of them. Such records, either prepared by or received by the parish,...
Launch of the New Lay Leadership and Diaconate Program
New Program Launched in the Edmonton EparchyAs a part of our Evangelize 2021 Campaign, I officially announced the inauguration of our Lay Leadership and Diaconal Formation Program, to start in September 2021! I specifically mention “Lay Leadership” and “Diaconate”...
May 30: First Sunday after Pentecost. All Saints Sunday.
First Sunday after Pentecost. All Saints Sunday; our Venerable Father Isaac, Hegumen of the Dalmatin Monastery (406-25) Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathsima “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 Lead my soul forth from prison*...
May 24: Monday of the Holy Spirit
KNEELING VESPERS AND DIVINE LITURGY VESPERS After the initial Amen, all kneel and sing in Tone 6: Heavenly King, Advocate, Spirit of Truth,* who are everywhere present and fill all things,* Treasury of Blessings, Bestower of Life,* come, and dwell within us;* cleanse...
May 23: Descent of the Holy Spirit. Holy and Glorious Pentecost
GREAT VESPERS, FESTAL MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY GREAT VESPERS Psalm Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Behold, we celebrate today the Feast of Pentecost,* the descent of...
May 16: Seventh Sunday after Pascha, Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, Tone 6
Seventh Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, Tone 6; Our Venerable Father Theodore the Sanctified, Disciple of Saint Pachomius (364) GREAT VESPERS AND DIVINE LITURGY GREAT VESPERS Psalm Reading “Blessed is the...
May 13: The Ascension of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
The Ascension of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ GREAT VESPERS AND DIVINE LITURGY GREAT VESPERS WITH LYTIA At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. The Lord ascended into heaven to send the Comforter into this...
How to Write a Parish Appeal Letter
Appeal letters are one of the most effective tools your parish can use to raise funds to support the ongoing needs of your parish as well as any special projects. Ensure your parish or district has at least one appeal letter per year. Doing so helps inform people,...
Edmonton Eparchy Religious Education Services
1. Material Resources:Catechetical Resource Centre BOOKS, ARTICLES, AUDIO AND VIDEO RESOURCES: - Check out the online catalogue - study packages – video and leader guides on a variety of subjects: e.g. anxiety, call to conversion, Catholicism, ….. KITS: Camp Kits –...
Bishop David’s Message on the Sanctity of Human Life and the Annual March Of Life
Annual March for Life “Upholding the Sanctify of Life, A Sacred Duty” As we celebrate life, God’s gift to us, let us reflect on the Sanctity of Life, from the perspective of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. The Sanctity of Life: Yesterday’s Perspective:...
May 09; Sixth Sunday after Pascha – Sunday of the Man Born Blind, Tone 5
Sixth Sunday after Pascha – Sunday of the Man Born Blind, Tone 5; the Transfer of the Relics (1087) of Our Holy Father Nicholas the Wonderworker from Myra to Bari; Holy Prophet Isaiah (8th c. BC); Holy Martyr Christopher (249-51) GREAT VESPERS AND DIVINE LITURGY...
An Overview of Parish Financial Administration
Organize Your Parish Finances This article helps walk you through the basics of parish financial management. This article gives examples of financial statements and helps walk you through what is expected of individuals involved in parish finances. Watch our Overview...
Edmonton Eparchy Summer Jobs Opportunities
Please email your resume and the position you are applying for to chancery@edmontoneparchy.com If the positions are labeled as 'filled', they are no longer available.Religious Education AssistantPosition Status: AvailablePurpose: Work with the Director of Catechesis...
St. Basil Ukrainian Catholic Parish Edmonton
St. Basil ParishPastor: Rev. Thomas KobakAssistants: Rev. Mark ZazulaLocation: 7007-109 Street, Edmonton, ABOffice Phone: (780)-434-8010Email: st.basils@shawbiz.caWebsite: www.stbasilschurch.comHistory of the Parish: St. Basil the Great Parish – Парафія св. Василія...
Pentecost Activities for the Domestic Church (the family)
1.Learn about it: by accessing the Bozhy Dity (God’s Little Children) lesson on the Edmonton Eparchy Website. Hear about this amazing day in the life of the Church and have fun making Pentecost Pinwheels here: https://eeparchy.com/bozhy-dity-gods-little-children/...
Learn About the Descent of the Holy Spirit Icon
The Icon for the Feast of Pentecost is titled the Descent of the Holy Spirit. We read this in Slavonic at the top of the icon. The event is recalled in Acts 2:1-4. The group had gathered to observe the Jewish Feast of Pentecost, “when there came a sound like the...
Take 10 Days For Reflection (From Ascension to Pentecost)
As part of the Vibrant Parish Program of the Ukrainian Catholic Church which began in 2011, the Mission Days Guidebooks were produced over three years. These Guidebooks are meant to be a guide for the faithful through the ten days from the Ascension of our Lord to the...
Celebrating Pentecost
The Christian holiday of Pentecost, celebrated on the fiftieth day after Easter, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks. This feast is filled with...
May 08; The Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian
The Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian; Our Venerable Father Arsenius the Great (408-50); Arsenius the Great (450) All-night Vigil Feast. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading Blessed is the man… is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul forth from...
May 03; The Repose of our Venerable Father Theodosius, Hegumen of the Monastery of the Caves at Kyiv
The Repose of our Venerable Father Theodosius, Hegumen of the Monastery of the Caves at Kyiv and Organizer of the Cenoebitic (Common) Life in Rus’ (1074) and the Holy Martyrs Timothy and Maura (286-305) Polyeleos Feast. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading Blessed is...
May 02; Fifth Sunday after Pascha – Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
Fifth Sunday after Pascha – Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Tone 4; Our Father Among the Saints Athanasius the Great (373) GREAT VESPERS AND DIVINE LITURGY GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from...
April 28; Mid-Pentecost
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma from the 9th Kathisma At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. The mid-point of the feast has arrived;* the days which begin with the resurrection of the Saviour*...
Pastoral Letter of His Beatitude Sviatoslav To the Clergy of the UGCC On Holy Thursday
Pastoral Letter of His Beatitude Sviatoslav To the Clergy of the UGCC On Holy Thursday, in the Year of our Lord 2021 Dearly Beloved Brothers in the Priesthood of Christ! This year, as we experience the profound mystery of Holy Thursday, we hear the special...
How to Become a More Welcoming Parish
I was a stranger and you welcomed me (Matthew 25:35)Hospitality in the Early ChurchThe word hospitality is derived from the Latin word hospes, which means guest. To be hospitable is to be welcoming and friendly to guests. In Greek, the word for hospitality is...
ПОСЛАННЯ БЛАЖЕННІШОГО СВЯТОСЛАВА ДО МОЛОДІ НА КВІТНУ НЕДІЛЮ
ПОСЛАННЯ БЛАЖЕННІШОГО СВЯТОСЛАВА ДО МОЛОДІ НА КВІТНУ НЕДІЛЮ Дорога в Христі молоде в Україні та на поселеннях! Вербна неділя, свято Господнього входу в Єрусалим — це той день, коли Церква з винятковою увагою огортає вас своїми думками і молитвами. Наша традиція...
PASTORAL LETTER OF HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV TO YOUTH ON PALM SUNDAY
PASTORAL LETTER OF HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV TO YOUTH ON PALM SUNDAY Beloved Youth in Christ—in Ukraine and abroad! Palm Sunday, the Feast of our Lord’s entry into Jerusalem, is the day when our Church with special attention embraces you in her thoughts...
The Shroud of Turin in the Edmonton Eparchy
The Shroud of Turin – The Burial Cloth of Christ?A Vatican-approved replica of the Shroud of Turin was gifted to the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton by the Archdiocese of Turin as part of the 25 Year Pastoral Plan for Spiritual Growth and Renewal in the...
Prayer for the Afflicted People of Ukraine in Time of War
THE SKETE OF THE UNIVERSAL EXALTATION OF THE PRECIOUS AND LIFE-CREATING CROSS Prayer for the Afflicted People of Ukraine in Time of War To be invoked at the Divine Liturgy as a separate petition immediately following the Triple Ectenia. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord,...
Voluntary Offerings On The Occasion Of Liturgical Celebrations
Introduction On the occasion of the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, the Holy Mysteries (sacraments), blessings and other liturgical celebrations, the Christian faithful often inquire as to whether a voluntary offering is appropriate for pastoral functions by the...
The Pastoral Centre Communicator April 30 2020
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Who was Saint Giuseppe Moscati?
Who was St. Giuseppe Moscati?Born on July 25, 1880, in Benevent, Italy, Giuseppe Moscati was an Italian doctor and was canonized in 1987 as a saint. Despite coming from an aristocratic family, St. Giuseppe decided to become a doctor instead of following his family's...
Who is Bishop David Motiuk?
Our Bishop His Grace Bishop David Motiuk was born on January 13, 1962 in Vegreville, Alberta, the son of John and Olga (nee Sawchuk). In the 1980s, he specialized in computer science and business applications at the University of Alberta. In 1984, he began his...
Guide to Social Media for Ukrainian Catholic Churches
Why Should My Parish Have Social Media?Social media has been in use for two decades, with 85% of Canadians using social media, a number that will only continue to grow. With the ability to connect to over 32 million Canadians, social media is a perfect opportunity for...
April 25; Fourth Sunday of Pascha – Sunday of the Paralytic, Tone 3;
Fourth Sunday of Pascha – Sunday of the Paralytic, Tone 3; the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark (54-68) All-night Vigil Feast. 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...
April 18; Third Sunday of Pascha. Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women, Tone 2; our Venerable Father John, Disciple of Gregory the Decapolitan (c. 842)
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 to Your name. Come, let us worship the Word of God* begotten of the Father before all ages,*...
April 11; Second Sunday of Pascha. Thomas Sunday; the Holy Priest-Martyr Antipas, Bishop of Pergamos in Asia (81-96)
GREAT VESPERS, MATINS & 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 may give thanks to Your name. The doors being shut and the disciples assembled,* You appeared to...
Our New Symbol of Faith and Hope
As a part of the Edmonton Eparchy’s Evangelize 2021 campaign, we reached out to our community to help us design a new logo for our Eparchy, an image that specifically represents our common mission of the Church, to evangelize and share the Good News of the Gospel of...
Is it possible to not feel God’s presence/grace even after confession?
Full question: Is it possible to not feel God’s presence/grace even after confession? Is it possible to technically be in a state of grace but not feel it? Response from: Fr. Jim Response: Thank you for your question it is very interesting and a challenging one to...
On the Occasion of the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord
Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24) The Easter event is filled with much dramatic activity! The women go to the tomb where Jesus’ body was...
VIRTUAL CATECHIST CONFERENCE
Join us online for an evening of education, sharing, and spiritual reflection. Our theme is: FAMILY & FAITH IN FOCUS. Bishop David will be joining us to share a vision of family-focused ministry and ways that we can serve families of all shapes and sizes...
Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish, Lloydminster, AB
Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish in Lloydminister, Alberta, has a new website that you can view here! Make sure to also follow their Facebook page, also available here. Fr. Roman Kobyletskyy The serving priest of Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish Fr. Roman is a...
Palm/Flowery Sunday Activities for the Domestic Church (the family)
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 Church and make a fun donkey puppet: https://eeparchy.com/children/ Practice: this traditional verse while...
Edmonton Outdoor Way of the Cross
Edmonton‛s 41st Annual Good Friday Outdoor Way of the Cross From Fear and Fatigue to Hope and Action: Take Up the Cross and Follow Me Good Friday, April 2, 2021 Video Presentation Watch the video here: https://outdoorwayofthecross.wordpress.com/ The Outdoor Way of the...
Pascha: The Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord God and Saviour, Jesus Christ
Pascha: The Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord God and Saviour, Jesus Christ Paschal Matins The clergy, fully vested as for Divine Liturgy in bright vestments, come before the altar in the usual order and all together they make a bow. A light is struck within the...
Great and Holy Saturday: Vespers with the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
Vespers with the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great on Great and Holy Saturday GREAT VESPERS WITH DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. BASIL THE GREAT At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Accept our evening prayers, O holy Lord,*...
Great and Holy Friday: Vespers with the Laying our of the Shroud
Vespers with the Laying our of the Shroud on Great and Holy Friday VESPERS WITH THE LAYING OUT OF THE HOLY SHROUD At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. The whole creation was changed...