Liturgical Propers
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It Was Meant To Be: Bishop David Returns to Complete the Grass Roots St. Sophia Project
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton “It was a memorable celebration for our St. Sophia family,” says Ellen Yakimyshyn, Past Chair of St. Sophia Church Council. On Sunday, July 8, 2018, the north side of Sherwood Park’s...
August 5, 2018 – Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 2; 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). Dormition Fast
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 adore God the Word, Who was born of the Father before all ages, and was incarnate of the Virgin...
A Home of Our Own: St. Sophia’s Dream Comes to Fruition
By Ellen Yakimyshyn and Terry Oszust, Parishioners Approximately 60 people were able to join Bishop David Motiuk, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, Fr. Rendy Yakimec, parish pastor, and Fr. Bohdan Nahachewsky for the sod-turning and blessing of the land on which...
July 27, 2018 – Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “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! Because of your spiritual inheritance you were named Panteleimon. By lovingly caring for the souls of all men and...
July 25, 2018 – Dormition of St. Anna, Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos
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. You faithfully observed the Law and worked unceasingly for God the Creator. He granted you motherhood, Anna: your child brought...
July 29, 2018 – Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1; the Holy Martyr Callinicus
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, for You alone manifested the...
July 24, 2018 – Holy Martyrs Borys and Hlib Named Roman and David at Baptism
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! With what crowns of praises shall we honour the praised martyrs, the kind intercessors of the faithful people, the...
July 20, 2018 – The Holy and Glorious Prophet Elias
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 chariot of fire. Through his...
July 22, 2018 – Commemoration of the First Six Ecumenical Councils, Tone 8; the Holy Myrrh-bearer and Equal-to-the-Apostles Mary Magdalene; Return of the Relics of the Priest-Martyr Phocas
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 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...
July 15, 2018 – Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 7; 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 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...
The Pope thanks the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church (UGCC) for its witness to the unity of Christ’s Church Pope Francis meets with His Beatitude Sviatoslav at the Vatican (ENG/UKR)
Source: UGCC News Wednesday, 04 July 2018, 11:13 3 July at 10:00 AM, at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican, Pope Francis met with His Beatitude Sviatoslav. The meeting was held at the request of the Head of UGCC, on the occasion of the celebration of the 1030th...
July 10, 2018 – Our Venerable Father Anthony of the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “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! When the love of God took possession of you, venerable Anthony, you began to look upon the enticements of the world...
“Celebrating the Spirit of Two Peoples: Indigenous and Ukrainian” Reconciliation Focus of 9th Annual Bishop’s Prayer Breakfast
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton The Lord’s Prayer recited in Cree. Indigenous drummers performing the Honour Song. Jingle dancers calling for healing of the sick mingling at breakfast with Ukrainian Catholic...
July 08, 2018 – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 6; Holy Great-Martyr Procopius (303)
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. O Christ, You won the victory over Hades, You ascended the Cross so that You might raise up with Yourself all...
Pictures: Bishop David visits Lviv – Liturgy at Peter and Paul Parish (June 24) and All Ukrainian Pilgrimage to Stradch on the Day of Laity (June 26)
A gentle breeze offered by the Holy Spirit: Sub-deacons ordination in Calgary
By Laurie Kindrachuk, Calgary St. Stephen Protomartyr Views from the Pews newsletter and Jayne Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton When we arrive at church and look towards the sanctuary, where the holy altar is located, we’re...
June 29, 2018 – Holy, Glorious, All-Praiseworthy and Chief Apostles, Peter and Paul
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “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 but united in spirit, and outstanding...
Clergy Retreat 2018
The Eparchy Clergy Retreat 2018 took place at Sanctum Retreat Centre, Caroline. The retreat was led by Fr. Brian Kolodiejchuk, MC. He is a member of the Missionaries of Charity Fathers, postulator of the cause of canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and editor...
July 1, 2018 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 5; the Holy Unmercenaries and Wonderworkers Cosmas and Damian
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. With Your precious Cross, O Christ, You have put the Devil to shame. With Your Resurrection You have deadened...
June 27, 2018 – 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)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “Blessed is the man” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Placing all your hope upon God, you accepted the covenant of the Heavenly Teacher, Who said: “Let not your hearts be troubled!”...
June 24, 2018 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 4; the Nativity of the Honourable and Glorious Prophet John, Forerunner and Baptist of Christ (Apostle’s Fast)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. We never cease to adore Your life-giving Cross, O Christ our God, And we glorify Your resurrection on the third...
The Breath of Life: Ukrainian community celebrates a very special Pentecost
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton June 5, 2018: On Sunday, May 20th the Ukrainian Catholic community in the Edmonton Eparchy celebrated Pentecost, Zeleni Sviata (Green Holydays). Traditionally, a new day begins at 6...
June 17, 2018 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 3; Sunday of All Saints of Rus’-Ukraine
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 3 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. By Your Cross, O Christ our Saviour, the power of Death has been vanquished and the deceit of the devil has been destroyed. Therefore, mankind, saved by faith,...
Mundare Vidpust Pilgrimage
Everyone is invited to come to this year’s Vidpust, which will take place Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Sts. Peter & Paul Grotto in Mundare. Schedule: 8AM - Divine Liturgy, 9:30AM - Blessing of Water, 9:45AM - Procession, 10AM - Solemn Divine Liturgy, noon -...
June 10, 2018 – Third Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 2; the Holy Priest-Martyr Timothy, Bishop of Prussa (361-63); Apostle’s Fast.
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 adore God the Word, Who was born of the Father before all ages, and was incarnate of the Virgin...
Photos – St Michael’s Cemetery Prayer Service
Pentecost Sunday: Prayer Services will be held on Julian Calendar Pentecost at St. Michaels Cemetery honouring all fallen soldiers who have died in battle for Ukraine’s freedom (at central cross) as well as for the bishops and priests of the Edmonton Eparchy. Everyone...
June 3 – Second Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1; Holy Martyr Lucillianus and those with him (Apostles’ Fast)
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, for You alone manifested the...
No Room in the Inn campaign raises over $59,000 for CMHA Edmonton’s supportive housing project
Churches share Christmas offerings to help those living with mental illness and poverty Edmonton, May 17, 2018 – An annual Christmas campaign at Christian churches in Edmonton has raised nearly $60,000 to help provide safe and affordable housing for those who are...
Prayer Services at St. Michael Cemetery Honouring Fallen Soldiers in Battle for Ukraine’s Freedom
Prayer Services will be held on Julian Calendar Pentecost at St. Michaels Cemetery honouring all fallen soldiers who have died in battle for Ukraine’s freedom (at central cross) as well as for the bishops and priests of the Edmonton Eparchy. Everyone is encouraged to...
Sunday, May 27 – Sunday of All Saints
GREAT VESPERS Kathsima “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 have shown us...
May 22 – Holy Great Rulers Constantine and Helen, Equal to the Apostles Transferred from May 21
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Now the tongues of fire begin a new way of speech; now God's mighty works are revealed, that all the earth born may believe! This is truly the sign that salvation has...
Special meaning in Divine Liturgy at Knights of Columbus convention: Several Churches join in celebration
By Bill Lewchuk, 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton May 10, 2018: On the weekend of April 27th to the 29th, 2018, the Knights of Columbus held their annual provincial convention in...
Monday, May 21 – Monday of the Holy Spirit
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 us of all that defiles us,* and O...
“I really felt beloved!” 24-hours of tranquility at women’s retreat
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton From 6:30 p.m. on Friday April 20 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 19 women of all ages joined together for a “time of rest in the Lord, away from the busyness of life.” An...
Sunday, May 20 – Pentecost Sunday
GREAT VESPERS 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 the Holy Spirit, the fulfilment of the promise and the realization of hope. How wonderful and...
Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Newborn Death, Memorial Service and Sharing
On May 11, 2018, 6:00 pm. – 8:30 pm. at Holy Eucharist Parish, 6425-120 Ave, We welcome all who have suffered the loss of a baby – stillborn, miscarriage or a newborn. We will offer a memorial service and then share refreshments and fellowship following the...
Annual Meeting of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada and the United States of America – May 1-3, 2018
L to R Bishop Andriy Rabiy Administrator Of Archeparchy of Philadelphia; Bishop David Motiuk, Eparch Of Edmonton; Archbishop Stefan Soroka, Emeritus Of Archeparchy Of Philadelphia; Bishop Paul Chomnycky , Eparch Of Stamford; Metropolitan Archbishop Lawrence Huculak,...
May 11 – Holy Cyril and Methodius, Teachers of the Slavs and Equals to the Apostles
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! Ascending to heaven, from where You came, do not leave us as orphans, Lord. Let Your Spirit come, bringing peace to the...
A lifetime of Service Turning 105, Sister Aloysia Continues to Help Others
Source: thevitalbeat.ca/ Sister Aloysia still finds purpose in helping others, something she’s been doing for nearly 90 years. Turning 105 hasn’t dampened her call to serve in whatever way she’s able, even as a resident at the Mundare Mary Immaculate Care...
May 10 – Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ
GREAT VESPERS 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 world. The heavens prepared His throne and the clouds were His ladder; the angels marvelled at the...
May 13 – Sunday of the Fathers of the First Council of Nicea (325)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “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. O Christ, You won the victory over Hades, You ascended the Cross so that You might raise up with Yourself all those who...
May 09 – Leave-taking of Pascha; the Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot; 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 Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man” is taken. At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. The man who was born blind from birth asked himself: Was I born blind because of the sin of my parents, or am I a...
May 8 – The Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian; Our Venerable Father Arsenius the Great (408-50); Arsenius the Great (450)
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. The man who had once been blind, confessed in his soul and mind, and proclaimed with his words that his eyes had been opened, through spittle and dust by the Lord...
We are all pilgrims Muslims have Mecca, Catholics have numerous sacred sites in Ukraine
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton If physically, mentally and financially able, adherents of the Muslim faith are required to make at least one pilgrimage visit in their lifetimes to Mecca, birthplace of their...
May 3 – Repose of our Venerable Father Theodosius, Hegumen of the Monastery of the Caves at Kyiv (1074); Holy Martyrs Timothy and Maura
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! By Your death, O Christ, You destroyed the dominion of death; by Your glorious rising, You gave life to mankind! You raised the human race with Yourself by Your...
VIDEO: Building of St. Josaphat Cathedral, Edmonton, Alberta
The silent colour film portrays the construction of St. Josaphat Cathedral in Edmonton, Alberta, at various stages of the work, over a four year period. It features various Basilian fathers, Bishop Vasyl Ladyka, OSBM, and Fr. Philip Ruh, OMI who is seen very briefly,...
Bishop Blesses Easter Baskets
By Marco Levytsky, New Pathway – Ukrainian News Western Bureau Bishop David Motiuk, Ukrainian Catholic Eparch of Edmonton, blesses the Easter baskets at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Edmonton on Holy Saturday, March 31. Besides the special foods, the...
April 30 – The Holy Apostle James, Brother of Saint John the Theologian (c. 44)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man” is taken. At Psalm 140 In Tone 5 Today is the radiant and beautiful day which marks the middle of the Savior's feast of Resurrection! The feast which fills the world with grace has now reached high noon! The miracle...
Seek those things common to all religions: Ukrainian Catholic women reach out to their Muslim neighbours
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton (T)he aim of interreligious dialogue is not to convert the other, rather seek those things which are common to the different religions and thus work jointly for the better of...
Fifth Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Tone 4; the Nine Holy Martyrs of Cyzicus (313-24); the Venerable Memnon the Wonderworker
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. We never cease to adore Your life-giving Cross, O Christ our God, and we glorify Your Resurrection on the third...
April 25 – Mid-Pentecost; the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark (54-68)
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “Blessed is the man…” is sung. 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...
April 23 – Great Martyr and Wonderworker George
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Most strange wonder! The Creator of all became a Beggar, clothing Himself in our fleshly nature. He wished to live with...
Sustaining Tradition: Water blessing 2018 at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
Story and photos by Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton January 25, 2018: During the feast of Theophany, the Ukrainian Catholic Church celebrates Christ’s baptism by St. John the Baptist on the Jordan River. As in a...
April 22 – Fourth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Paralytic
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 thanks to Your name. By Your Cross, O Christ our Saviour, the power of Death has been vanquished, and the deceit of the devil has...
Mission Days 2018 – May 09-May 20
About Mission Days: Through our active participation in the spiritual efforts of these ten Mission Days, once again we are called upon to discover and understand anew that our parish communities and families (domestic churches) are missionary in nature. Such...
A Day of Gratitude Celebrates Restoration of Historic Cathedral
Source: The Ukrainian Weekly By Lidia M. Wasylyn
Courage to be a “Man of Faith”: 2017 Called to Be Holy Men’s Conference
By Jayne L. Buryn, Communications Coordinator, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton January 25, 2018: “This is my first time and I will definitely do it again.” So noted a participant in his evaluation of the 2017 Called to be Holy Men’s Conference. The event...
April 15 – Third Sunday of Pascha – Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women
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, And incarnate of the Virgin Mary!...
Sun, April 8 – Thomas Sunday – Second Sunday of Pascha
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 almighty, Jesus, our God. You stood in...
Fri, April 6 – Bright Friday and The Repose of Our Holy Father Methodius, Teacher of the Slavs (885)
GREAT 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,*...