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.
What is the Catholic Doctrine Concerning Mediums/Spiritists?
Answer from: Fr. Mike Bombak Full question: Hello! I have a question about mediums/spiritists. My mother-in-law claims to be a medium. She has many times, "spoken with the dead", on behalf of others. We, lovingly, engaged her on this, providing numerous scriptural...
Oct 04; 18th Sunday after Pentecost
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1; The Holy Priest-Martyr Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens; Ammon the Anchorite (350); Vladimir, Prince of Novgorod and his mother, Anne (1051); our Venerable Father Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy...
Why does our Eparchy still practice “first Holy Communion”?
Full Question: Why does our Eparchy still practice “first Holy Communion” when catechumens receive all three sacraments during their baptism. Isn’t a “latinization” that we should move on from if we are to retain the authenticity of our liturgical traditions? Answered...
Oct 1; The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God
The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God; Holy Apostle Annias of the Seventy Disciples; Venerable Father Roman who sang Sweetly (560) All-Night Vigil Feast. A day when the faithful are highly encouraged to participate in the Divine Liturgy. Great Vespers, Festal...
St. Sophia Divine Liturgy Sunday, September 27, 2020
Patriarchal Catechetical Commission
Our Eparchy is helping manage the Patriarchal Catechetical Commission (English) website! Feel free to take a look at the most recent posts including a message from Bishop David to Catechists! To view the website click here: https://ct.ugcc.ua/en/
Sept 27; 17th Sunday after Pentecost
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 8; Holy Martyr Callistratus and His Companions; Our Venerable Father Nilus, Founder and Hegumen of the Grottaferrata Monastery Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At...
International Academic Online Conference
An online (Ukrainian) academic conference has been organized to mark the 155th anniversary of birth of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky. The international conference is under the patronage of His Beatitude, Patriarch Sviatoslav. Реєстрація за...
Bishop David’s Update on Our Church’s Response to the Pandemic
Bishop David's Update on Our Church's Response to the Pandemic and our Eparchy's new initiatives! We will be discussing: ? How has our Eparchy been responding to the pandemic? ? Has our response been successful? ? Are there any new measures we will be implementing? ?...
Can Catholics Be a Fan of Character’s like Catwoman?
Full question: Hello, I am a huge fanatic of the fictional character Catwoman (Selina Kyle) who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. However, I was baptized in a Catholic Church as an infant. I was raised Catholic. Since Catwoman represents one of...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (Sept 20)
https://youtu.be/lQbF4rBCp0s
If someone argues that the Eastern Churches are not truly Catholic, how can we prove to them that the Eastern Churches are legitimate Catholic churches?
Answer from: Fr. Stephen Thank you for your many-faceted question. I say that it has many sides to it because I am not quite certain what you mean by “Eastern Churches” or who that someone is who is presenting the argument. There is also the matter of what we mean by...
What are we supposed to do regarding kneeling/standing during Weekday vs Sunday Divine Liturgies?
Question answered by: Father Michael Bombak That’s a great question, and it’s made even better when we consider some of the different practices within Roman Catholic Masses and Ukrainian Catholic Divine Liturgies. Some of the confusion arises from a difference in...
Why are we seeing orthodox crosses on Ukrainian Greek Catholic churches and literature? Is the orthodox cross allowed to be used?
Respectfully submitted by Fr. Julian Bilyj Crosses are recognized universally as the symbol of Christianity. The three-barred Cross, sometimes called an Eastern Cross or an Orthodox Cross, has a special position in Ukrainian religious life. It is composed of a...
Sept 20; Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross, Tone 7; Holy Great-Martyr Eustathius and those with him (276-82); Holy Martyrs and Confessors for the Faith, the Grand Prince Michael, and His Nobleman Theodore, Wonderworkers of Chernihiv (1245) Great Vespers and Divine...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (Sept 13)
https://youtu.be/AobGidniwh8
A Pastoral Statement on the Impact of COVID-19 and the Call to Christian Renewal
The Catholic Bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories have issued a Pastoral Statement on the Impact of COVID-19 and the Call the Christian Renewal, entitled “Save your people, O Lord, and bless your inheritance.”
Why catholic but Eastern Rite? How can two different churches be united?
We invited Fr. Kris, from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton, to help us answer this question in a video on why our church is united!
Support a Seminarian!
During the month of September, the Eparchy of Edmonton conducts its annual Vocations and Seminary Collection. “It takes a whole village to raise a child.” It likewise takes the support of the whole Church to form a deacon, priest, religious, monastic and lay member...
Can you explain the Church Calendar year? It starts in September and ends in August, but why?
Answer from: Fr. JimIn a pastoral letter issued at the close of the Second Vatican Council (1965), our Bishops, together with Cardinal Joseph Slipyj, defined the Liturgical Year as: “A liturgical cycle of the universal or some particular Church, that consists of...
Why does the Western church do/has done more missionary activity than the East?
Answer From: Fr. JimProbably the most obvious reason why the Western church, has done more missionary activity than the Eastern churches throughout history is numbers. As of 2018 statistics, in the West, the Roman Catholic Church has 1.3 billion adherents worldwide...
Why does the West use unleavened bread, whereas the East use leavened? What came first?
Answer from: Fr. Mihajlo PlanchakThank you for the interesting question. It should be emphasized that both methods are correct. Unleavened bread was used in the Old Testament during the Passover meal. The tradition of using leavened bread, risen bread, symbolizes the...
Inter-Eparchial Marriage Tribunal Office
The ministry of the Inter-eparchial Marriage Tribunal is to assist the People of God, and all people of good will, in journeying through the process of a Declaration of Nullity (commonly called an annulment) in order that, by coming to the knowledge of the truth of a...
Poster Contest for Children!
Calling 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. During this jubilee year we are asking you to create a poster that will encourage people to...
What is the difference between the Ukrainian Catholic Church and Ukrainian Orthodox Church? And the Roman Catholic Church?
Question: What is the difference between the Roman Catholic Church and the Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church which I know isn’t fully in union with the Catholic Church right now. As I understand it the Roman church uses the Latin rite The Ukrainian...
What’s the difference between Ukrainian Catholics and Roman Catholics?
Join Fr. Bo having a conversation with Fr. Kris, a Roman Catholic Priest for the Archdiocese of Edmonton! In this episode we discuss: 👉 What does the word ‘catholic’ come from? 👉 How many Catholic churches are there? 👉 What is the history of the Roman Catholic Church?...
Sept 13; Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross
Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross, Tone 6; Commemoration of the Dedication of the Holy Church of the Resurrection of Christ Our God (335); Forefeast of the Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross; the Holy Priest-Martyr Cornelius the Centurion English...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (Sept 06)
https://youtu.be/Jemlx2undWE
International Youth Festival (Online)
Viter Na-Dii is like World Youth Day, for the Ukrainian Catholic Church! It gathers teens and young adults from across the world, uniting us in our shared faith, and celebrating our youth and our Church! REGISTER NOW AT: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NTD2NRX...
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...
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Tone 5; Sept 06
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 5; Commemoration of the Miracle Performed at Colossus in Chone by the Archangel Michael; Holy Martyr Eudoxius and His Companions (284- 305); Our Venerable Father Archipus Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal...
Is it appropriate to use praise & worship music in our Ukrainian Catholic tradition?
Answer from: Father Bo Is there ever a bad way to pray? The answer is no. Singing in church is prayer (assuming you are singing about or to God). Certainly, the Eastern Churches have developed their own styles of musical as people’s prayers evolved over the...
Is it a sin if a practicing Ukrainian Catholic takes Holy Communion at an Orthodox Divine Liturgy?
Answer from: Father Rendy I would say “no!” Why? First, our liturgical worship, our scripture, our sacraments, our liturgical calendar and the expression of our faith are very similar. Secondly, many families are in a mixed marriage religion relationship – Ukrainian...
Can Ukrainian Catholic Marry Ukrainian Orthodox?
Question: My brother is marrying a girl who was raised Ukrainian Orthodox, he was raised Catholic but hasn’t been practicing for several years. It is my understanding that a Catholic must be married in the Catholic Church in order for it to be a valid marriage. I...
What are some practical ways we can allow young children to start praying?
Answer from: Father Julian Remember what Jesus’s disciples asked him? “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). Those are profound words. All of us need to be taught by Christ and by the Church how to pray. And parents, in turn, teach their children how to...
I want to tithe 10% but if I did I wouldn’t be able to pay all my monthly bills. I trust God. How do I get over this?
Answer from: Father Bohdan Tithing, the giving of your “first fruits” (typically at least a tenth of all that you have (before tax!)), is a traditional and biblical way of loving God and one’s neighbour above one’s self. It shows that we trust that God will take care...
How does a Roman Catholic officially become Ukrainian Catholic?
Answer from: Father Mike That’s a great question, and there are a couple of ways of going about it. Firstly, you could approach your own bishop and let him know that you feel called to change your Church ascription to the Ukrainian Catholic Church. If there is a...
Did Jesus have a brother?
Answer from: Father Stephen Thank you for your question. It is one that comes up often, especially as we come across verses such as the one in Mark 6:3 when Jesus preached in the synagogue in his hometown of Nazareth. The people there were astounded at his wisdom and...
Fall Webinar Series on “Eastern Catholic Theology in Action”
Through the Summer Quarter, the Lumen Christi Institute presented a weekly live-webinar series on “Reason and Beauty in Renaissance Christian Thought and Culture,” in collaboration with the American Cusanus Society. This programming continued to feed the intellectual...
Experience St. George Parish in Virtual Reality
Step into the 360 degree St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church and listen to the beauty of The Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom! The video is best enjoyed on any virtual reality device or on your phone. Simply move around on your phone/VR device, or simply click...
How do you Become a Ukrainian Catholic?
Fr. Bo dives into the steps of becoming a Catholic and learning about the various ways to learn more about our faith. In this episode we discuss; How do you actually become a Catholic? What are the steps? How do you advance your knowledge of the Ukrainian Catholic...
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 4; Aug 30
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 4; Our Holy Fathers and Patriarchs of Constantinople Alexander (336), John (577), and Paul the Younger (784) GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison*...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (Aug 23)
https://youtu.be/Bg1YR7glktk
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 3; Leave-taking of the Feast of the Holy Dormition; Aug 23
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 3; Leave-taking of the Feast of the Holy Dormition; Holy Martyr Luppus; Holy Priest-Martyr Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons (193-211) GREAT VEPSERS Psalm Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 3 Lead my soul forth...
Episode Four: Feast For Dormition
Give us a listen to this mini-episode as we discuss ??? ? What is the Feast for Dormition? ? As the church, how did we hear about the Dormition? ? What is the meaning behind the Holy Mother of God Icon? ? What are some actions an individual can do for the Feast...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (Aug 16)
https://youtu.be/K2SdH3wNgMM
Emergency Campaign for Lebanon
OTTAWA, August 6, 2020 – Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) has launched an emergency campaign to rally prayers and funds for Lebanon. “The Lebanese people are going through a major crisis,” says Carl Hétu, national director of CNEWA Canada. “The...
How to Become a Priest
Join Father Planchak as he discusses how to become a Ukrainian Catholic priest. In this episode of Between the Pews Cast we discuss: What's the first step in becoming a Catholic priest? What do you need to become a priest? What traits make a good priest? What should...
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 2; Post-feast of the Dormition
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 2; Post-feast of the Dormition; the Transfer from Edessa to Constantinople of the Holy Icon “Not Made with Hands” of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ, also Called the Holy Veil, and the Holy Martyr Diomedes (284-305); August...
Aug 15; The Dormition of the Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
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. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! O what a wonder! The Source...
Aug 14; Pre-Feast of the Dormition; Translation of the Venerable Relics of our Father Theodosius
Pre-Feast of the Dormition; Translation of the Venerable Relics of our Father Theodosius GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. At the sound of the cymbals, let us sing...
VIDEO: St. Sophia Parish Sunday Divine Liturgy (Aug 09)
https://youtu.be/pnvku88fjag
Why Become a Priest
Listen to Father Planchak's story about his journey to the priesthood in Yugoslavia. In this podcast Father Planchak discusses; Why he became a priest His journey from Yugoslavia to Canada His experiences in seminary Vocations of other priests and what drew them to...
Aug 09; Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1; Post-feast of the Transfiguration; Holy Apostle Matthias
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1; Post-feast of the Transfiguration; Holy Apostle Matthias 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 may give...
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...
Aug 05; The Fore-feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ; Commemoration of the Consecration of the Holy Resurrection Patriarchal Sobor;
The Fore-feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ; Commemoration of the Consecration of the Holy Resurrection Patriarchal Sobor; Holy Martyr Eusignius (360-63) A day when the faithful are highly encouraged to participate in the Divine Liturgy. GREAT...
Update on Face Covering During COVID-19
For your information the Cities of Calgary and Edmonton have mandated the wearing of face coverings or masks in all indoor public places, including places of worship, and in all public vehicles, both effective August 1, 2020. For more information on the City of...
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is celebrated each year on September 1. To celebrate the gift of creation, the Papal Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development has declared a Jubilee Year on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the...
Eparchial Youth Survey
Answer our Edmonton Eparchy Youth and Young Adult Outreach Survey to help our Youth Ministry team effectively plan the future of ministry in the Eparchy! Your responses to this survey will be kept confidential within the eparchial youth ministry office. Results and...
Aug 02; Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 8; The Transfer of the Holy Relics of the First-martyr and Archdeacon Stephen (5th c.)
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 8; The Transfer of the Holy Relics of the First-martyr and Archdeacon Stephen (5th c.) GREAT VEPSERS 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...