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.
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
The Pastoral Centre Communicator – Pastoral April 15 2020
The Pastoral Centre Communicator April 7 2020
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...
Great and Holy Thursday: VESPERS WITH THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. BASIL THE GREAT
VESPERS WITH THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. BASIL THE GREAT There is no kathisma reading At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. The Jewish Council gathers to deliver to Pilate the Author and Creator of all. O what...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts on Great and Holy Tuesday
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts on Great and Holy Tuesday LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. How shall I enter the splendour of your saints,* because of my unworthiness?* If...
Mar 28; Palm Sunday: The Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem
Great Vespers, Festal Matins 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. Today the grace of the Holy Spirit has gathered us together,* and...
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Sixth Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Sixth Week of the Great Fast LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Having come to the end of the forty days,* we beseech You,...
March 25: The Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
The Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS ON WEDNESDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. I am rich in all sorts of passions,* and...
Що у твоєму кошику?
Великодній кошик - це більше, ніж просто смачна їжа. Він служить нагадуванням та навчанням про Свято всіх Свят; Пасха (Великдень). Наше святкування стає значно багатшим, коли ми зберігаємо ці вчення насамперед у своїх думках. Щороку проводьте час із родиною,...
Pope Francis launches “Amoris Laetitia Family” year Starting March 19
On 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 through several spiritual, pastoral, and...
Why did God Choose Mary to be Mother of God and Not Somebody Else?
Thank you for your interesting question. I will try to answer the first part of your question first. After the first sin of Adam and Eve, God promises that another woman will come to bring forth the Messiah. Genesis 3:15 states: “I will put enmity between you...
Prayer During the Coronavirus Outbreak
You can download a printable format in both Ukrainian and English here. Prayer During the Coronavirus Outbreak Jesus Christ, you travelled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in...
REDWATER DISTRICT SCHEDULE for APRIL – SEPTEMBER 2021
April April 2021 Holy Thursday, April 1 Free service 7:00 pm Redwater 12 Gospel readings & washing of feet Good Friday, April 2 Free services 10:00am Athabasca 1:00pm Thorhild 3:00pm Radway Holy Saturday, April 3 6:00pm Athabasca + Easter Baskets...
How Does the Church Define Who is a Parishioner?
Baptism and Membership in the Church When Jesus had accomplished everything he set out to do, and was about to return to the Father, he commissioned the Disciples, saying: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of...
Mar 21; Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast – Mary of Egypt, Tone 1
Mar 21; Fifth Sunday of the Great Fast – Mary of Egypt, Tone 1; our Venerable Father and Confessor James, Bishop of Catania (813-20) GREAT VESPERS & DIVINE LITURGY Great Vespers: Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul...
How Can Orthodox and Catholics Work Together?
Or listen to the episode on Spotify here. The Episode Bishop David met with Father Andreas, the parish pastor at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in Edmonton on 124 street. Father Andreas has been serving in Edmonton since August of 2018. In this episode, we examine...
24 Hours For the Lord 2021
This resource is intended to offer some suggestions to parishes and Christian communities to prepare for the 24-hours for the Lord initiative. Obviously, these are suggestions that can be adapted according to local needs and customs. On Friday evening March 12th and...
Mar 19; Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Fifth Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Fifth Week of the Great Fast LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Departing from Your divine precepts as from Jerusalem,* and...
Mar 17; Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Fifth Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Fifth Week of the Great Fast LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS At Psalm 140 In Tone 3 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Even more than all others, I have sinned of my own...
Mar 14; Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. John Climacus, Tone 8
Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast: St. John Climacus, Tone 8; our Venerable Father Benedict of Nursia (547) 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...
Part Time Administrative Assistant Position
Administrative Assistant. The administrative assistant will be responsible for answering phone calls, responding to general inquiries, computer data entry related to cemetery record keeping, and creating titles for families purchasing cemetery property. This...
Mar 12; Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Fourth Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Fourth Week of the Great Fast LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS At Psalm 140 In Tone 7 In Tone 7 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. I have enslaved the dignity of my soul to the...
Mar 10; Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of the Great Fast LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFED GIFTS At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. The Fast that brings integrity has now run half its...
Mar 9; The Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebaste (321-23)
The Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebaste (321-23) GREAT VESPERS ON MONDAY EVENING Kathisma Reading According to Lenten schedule At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. Today, as we pass the...
Mar 07: Third Sunday of the Great Fast: Veneration of the Holy Cross, Tone 7
Third Sunday of the Great Fast: Veneration of the Holy Cross, Tone 7; the Holy Priest-Martyrs and Bishops of Cherson Basil, Ephrem, Capiton, Eugene, Etherius and Others (284-305) Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Before the beginning of the service, the...
Mar 05; Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Third Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Third Week of the Great Fast LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS At Psalm 140 In Tone 7 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Like the prodigal, I have turned away from Your grace;* I...
Mar 03; Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Third Week of the Great Fast
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Third Week of the Great Fast LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Like the prodigal I squandered my paternal inheritance,*...
2020 Eparchial Sobor “Global Unity and the Ukrainian Catholic Church – the Church is always with you.”
The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton serves some 25,000 faithful in 81 parishes and missions throughout Alberta. In addition to the urban parishes, the Eparchy is organized into eight mainly rural districts centred on an urban/town hub. All of these are combined...
Is it right for students to use a testbank?
Question: I’m a college student, and I had a classmate who came up with a testbank for review questions for the textbook we have in class. A testbank is basically a list of questions and answers for a certain subject/textbook. It turns out that the professor was using...