Liturgical Propers

Bishop David, having consulted with the Sacred Orders and Ministries Commission, has blessed the petition of Deacon Roman Kobyletskyy for priestly orders.  Deacon Roman will received the Rite of Priestly Ordination on Saturday, May 23, at 10:00 am, at Saint Josaphat...

  GREAT VESPERS Kathisma 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! Without leaving the Father’s bosom, O Christ* You did appear on earth in the flesh.* In Your compassion You accepted...

GREAT VESPERS & 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 them as...

Matins on Bright Saturday Priest: Glory to the holy, consubstantial, life-giving and undivided Trinity, always, now and forever and ever. All: Amen. Paschal Troparion Christ is risen from the dead,* trampling death by death,* and to those in the tombs* giving life!...

Matins on Bright Friday Priest: Glory to the holy, consubstantial, life-giving and undivided Trinity, always, now and forever and ever. All: Amen. Paschal Troparion Christ is risen from the dead,* trampling death by death,* and to those in the tombs* giving life! (3)...

Matins on Bright Thursday Priest: Glory to the holy, consubstantial, life-giving and undivided Trinity, always, now and forever and ever. All: Amen. Paschal Troparion Christ is risen from the dead,* trampling death by death,* and to those in the tombs* giving life!...

Matins on Bright Wednesday Priest: Glory to the holy, consubstantial, life-giving and undivided Trinity, always, now and forever and ever. All: Amen. Paschal Troparion Christ is risen from the dead,* trampling death by death,* and to those in the tombs* giving life!...

MATINS Priest: Glory to the holy, consubstantial, life-giving and undivided Trinity, always, now and forever and ever. All: Amen. Paschal Troparion Sung by the Clergy, then the people, with verses from Psalm 67: Slavonic: Христос воскресе із мертвих,* смертію смерть...

AGAPE VESPERS The Paschal Troprion is sung three times: first by the clergy, then by the faithful, then half by the clergy, and half by the faithful. We continue to sing the Troparion with verses from Psalm 67: Paschal Troparion Christ is risen from the dead,*...

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 Altar, the First Priest lights the Paschal Trikirion and gives the light to all...

Vespers with the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great on Great Saturday 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,* and grant us the remission of our sins,* for You alone have...

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 by fear,* when it saw You, O Christ, hanging on the Cross.* The sun...

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 At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. In You, born of the Virgin, the harlot recognized her God;* ashamed of her sinful deeds, she sighed and wept, and said:* O Lord, loosen my...

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 I dare to enter into Your bridal chamber,* my garment shall...

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 Presanctifed 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, O Lord and Lover of mankind:* May we also behold the holy week of Your passion,*...

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts 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 I am clothed in a garment of hypocrisy,* as I revel in the intemperance of sin.* My lack of mercy is...

GREAT VESPERS & 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. Accept our evening prayer, O holy Lord,* and grant us forgiveness of sins,**...

GREAT VESPERS ON TUESDAY EVENING At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Faithful, let us control our passions through abstinence;* let us have love as our food.* Let us strive to live acceptably for God:* For our sake,...

Please be advised that in light of recent events regarding COVID-19, St. Sophia's Ukrainian Catholic Church's Official Blessing and Consecration scheduled for May 2nd has been postponed indefinitely.  We will keep you updated as to when it will be rescheduled.

Source: news.ugcc.ua In his comment for the UGCC Department for Information, the Primate states that the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will fulfill the orders of state and local authorities and sanitary services. At the same time, the Church authorities ask all...

In response to the increased restrictions and recommendations with regard to the COVID19 virus, we will not be gathering in person for the Lenten sessions “Christ in the Old Testament”.  We will go forward with presenting them however and are encouraging people to...

At this time when we are being called to isolate ourselves as much as we can to slow down the spread of COVID19, we will postpone the start of our sessions. We will resume as soon as we are told that it is safe to do so.

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 service,* we sing to You these evening prayers,* commemorating the mercy You...

Please join us if you have experienced the loss of a Loved one Grief as a Journey is an 8 week grief recovery support group for those searching for support in their grief over the loss of a loved one.  Using video presentations and group discussion, we will build...

We know that God promised a saviour and that Jesus was the fulfilment of that promise.  Join us for 4 session during the Great Fast, as we look at the Old Testament and explore where we find the promises and then look at the New Testament in the life of Christ and...

GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 7 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Come, let us rejoice in the Lord,* Who destroyed the power of death* and enlightened the human race;* and let us...