Liturgical Propers
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St. Philip’s Fast
The American Shopping Season is at hand. Some people will spend it jostling for bargains; others will pass the time lamenting the commercialization of Christmas. The Eastern Churches, on the other hand, encourage their faithful to prepare for this feast by fasting....
The Nativity Fast in the Home
The Shopping Season is at hand. Some people will spend it jostling for bargains; others will pass the time lamenting the commercialization of Christmas. The Eastern Churches, on the other hand, encourage their faithful to prepare for this feast by increasing their...
Year of Mercy Column: The Hundreth Lamb
Author: Peter Yaremko What does the Jubilee logo try to say to us? The logo and the motto of the Jubilee Year of Mercy summarize what the Year is all about. The motto Merciful Like the Father invites us to follow the example of the Father, who asks us not to judge or...
November 22, 2015 Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 1 Post-feast of the Entrance of the Mother of God The Holy Apostle Philemon and Those with Him [Nativity 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...
Advent Mission St. Josaphat Cathedral
St. Josaphat Cathedral 10825 97th Street N.W. Edmonton Commencing at all Divine Liturgies on the Lord’s Day: Saturday, December 12 – 5 PM; Sunday, December 13 – 9:30 AM & 11 AM Then, on the following evenings: Sunday, December 13 – 7 PM Monday, December 14 – 7 PM...
November 21, 2015 Entrance of the Mother of God Into the Temple
GREAT VESPERS Beginning of Vespers with Litiya: Glory be to the holy, consubstantial, life-creating and undivided Trinity, now and ever and for ages of ages. Amen. Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Out of the depths I cry to You, O...
November 16, 2015 The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is taken. 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 searcher of the hearts of men inspired your mind, Apostle, with His divine...
Year of Mercy Column: Why Mercy?
Author: Peter Yaremko The Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis begins December 8. What is it that makes mercy such an important part of our relationship with God and in our treatment of other people? Why is Pope Francis dedicating an entire year for us to...
November 15, 2015 Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 8 Holy Martyrs and Confessors Gurias, Samonas and Abibus [Nativity Fast]
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...
November 14, 2015 The Holy and All-Praiseworthy Apostle Philip
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “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! Having established action, blessed one, as an entrance into true vision, and vision as the end of divine action, you...
November 13, 2015 Our Holy Father John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “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. Let us praise in song the God-inspired instrument and golden-forged trumpet, the...
November 12, 2015 The Holy Priest-Martyr Josaphat, Archbishop of Polotsk
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! O Josaphat, you are worthy of glory. Your sacred vestment was stained with your martyr’s blood, and now you have entered...
Year of Mercy Column: Announcement
Author: Peter Yaremko The Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis begins one month from today—December 8. Even though it’s weeks away, we should get ready now to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event. The Jubilee Year is a new step on the Church’s journey...
Nativity Fast Traditions for Byzantine Catholics
Source: Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix The Byzantine Catholic Church invites all to participate more fully in the central mysteries of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through her calendar of feasts and fasts. The feast of the Nativity of Our...
November 8, 2015 Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 7 Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers of Heaven
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...
Pontifical Council for Migrants highlights issue of human trafficking
(Vatican Radio) The Pontifical Council of Migrant and Itinerant People's has issued a final document following an international symposium on the Pastoral Care of the Road. The document and plan of action offers reflections and recommendations highlighting the scourge...
Patriarch Sviatolav Revives His Peace Initiative Via World Youth Day
A travelling World Youth Day [WYD] with events in various cities. Not only Cracow, but maybe also nearby Lviv in Ukraine and Belarus. Back in 2011, Sviatoslav Shevchuk, Major-Archbishop of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, had this idea with some Polish friends....
Patriarch Revives Peace Initiative Via WYD
A travelling World Youth Day [WYD] with events in various cities. Not only Cracow, but maybe also nearby Lviv in Ukraine and Belarus. Back in 2011, Sviatoslav Shevchuk, Major-Archbishop of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, had this idea with some Polish friends....
A Summer Surprise
I think what I love most about summer vacations is the way they manage to surprise, even when it seems a situation could not possibly hold any surprises. Yet, that is exactly what happened again this summer. Before I tell you about the serendipitous event, let me...
A Ukrainian on Vulcan
This past February, Star Trek fans the world over were saddened by the death of Leonard Nimoy, most famously remembered for creating the role of the Vulcan Mr. Spock on the original television series and later playing it in a number of movies. While not a full-fledged...
Skete of the Precious and Life-Creating Cross
“Who shall climb the Mountain of the Lord, who shall stand in His Holy Place…” by Hieromonk Theodosy In 2008, with trust in the Most High God Who calls us all to climb His Holy Mountain, and with the blessing and guidance of His Grace Bishop David, we set out on an...
October 26, 2015 Holy and Glorious Great-Martyr Demetrius; Commemoration of the Great and Terrible Earthquake at Constantinople in 741
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! O glorious martyr Demetrius, like a bright star you glisten forever for your fatherland because you always protect it from destruction at the hands of enemies, and you...
October 25, 2015 Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 5; The Holy Martyrs and Notaries Marcian and Martyrius
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 the...
Edmonton Eparchy Bi-Annual Convention 2015
The Ukrainian Catholic Council – Edmonton Eparchy Bi-Annual Convention-- was held on October 16-18, 2015. The Ukrainian Catholic Council or Centralia comprises four eparchial lay organizations: The Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada, the Ukrainian Catholic...
2016 Marriage Preparation Weekend
A Marriage Preparation Weekend is being hosted at St. Josaphat Cathedral in Edmonton, February 5th to 7th, 2016. Couples planning to marry within the Ukrainian Catholic Church are encouraged to register for the course by filling out the following form and returning...
October 18, 2015 Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 4; Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke
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...
I just can’t do it…but He can! Responding to our Lord like Levi.
2 Corinthians 1:8-11, Luke 5:27-32 I saw that movie again last night. You know which one I’m talking about. You’ve seen it or its many sequels, or maybe you’ve read the book. I’m not sure how many times I’ve seen it but it’s staggering whatever it is. You know, it’s...
October 11, 2015 Commemoration of the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, Tone 3; The Holy Apostle Philip, One of the Seven Deacons; Our Venerable Father Theophanes the Branded, Composer of Canons (845)
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,...
October 9, 2015 Holy Apostle James, Son of Alphaeus
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! With the net of charity, admirable James, you drew the human race from the sea of vanity, and yielded them to the...
Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter
The choice of theme this years has clearly been determined by the Celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, and the Holy Father undoubtedly desired that World Communications Day would provide the appropriate occasion to reflect on the deep synergy between...
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 24th WORLD DAY OF THE SICK 2016
(11 FEBRUARY 2016) Entrusting Oneself to the Merciful Jesus like Mary: “Do whatever he tells you” (Jn 2:5) Dear Brothers and Sisters, The twenty-fourth World Day of the Sick offers me an opportunity to draw particularly close to you, dear friends who are ill,...
Pope's letter on the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy
Vatican City, 1 September 2015 (VIS) – The Holy Father has sent a letter to Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelisation, regarding the extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, in which he reaffirms his hope that the jubilee...
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis For the 31st World Youth Day
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Mt 5:7) Dear Young People, We have come to the last stretch of our pilgrimage to Krakow, the place where we will celebrate the 31st World Youth Day next year in the month of July. We are being guided on this...
Head of the UGCC: "Today the Church has a sacred duty to protect and preserve the family"
Source: risu.org Translated by Fr Athanasius McVay "The modern family in Ukraine is marked by difficulties of post-communist society, which undergoes rapid social and cultural emancipation", said His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the UGCC, reporting today...
October 6, 2015 Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “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. Your hand probed the side of the Lord, finding the perfection of all goodness and...
October 4, 2015 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 2; 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 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: Opening Divine Liturgy for Ukrainian Bilingual Schools in Edmonton and Area
Opening Divine Liturgy for Ukrainian Bilingual Schools in Edmonton and Sherwood Park, Saint Basil Parish, Edmonton. There were 1,000 students in attendance.
VIDEO: Carl Hetu on the Crisis in Ukraine
Head of CNEWA Canada, Carl Hetu, analyzes the crisis in Ukraine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrIRdG26WwQ&rel0
October 1, 2015 The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God; Holy Apostle Annias of the Seventy Disciples; Venerable Father Roman who sang Sweetly
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! O most pure Mother of God, you are a mighty defender for those in sorrow. You are a ready help to those in trouble.......
VIDEO: Divine Liturgy to Commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the Union of Brest – July 7, 1996
The Divine Liturgy to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Union of Brest, with Pope John Paul II, Major Archbishop Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky, and the episcopate and priests of Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Byzantine Rite. The united Ukrainian choirs conducted...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 27: Nations
The family - 27. Nations Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! This is our concluding reflection on marriage and the family. We are at the threshold of two beautiful and challenging events, which are directly linked to this important theme: The World Meeting of...
September 28, 2015 Our Venerable Father Chariton the Confessor, Abbot of Palestine
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “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. By abstinence and fervent prayer, venerable Chariton, you caused your body’s...
September 27, 2015 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 1; Holy Martyr Callistratus and His Wife; Our Venerable Father Nilus, Founder and Hegumen of the Grottaferrata Monastery
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...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 26: Community
The family - 26.Community Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! Today I would like to focus our attention on the connection between the family and the Christian community. This bond is natural, so to speak, because the Church is a spiritual family and the family is...
September 26, 2015 Falling Asleep of John the Theologian, Apostle and Evangelist
Great Vespers At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. As witness of revelations beyond words and interpreter of the sublime mysteries of God, O son of Zebedee, you have written the...
Resolutions of the Sixth Session of the Patriarchal Sobor (2015)
(DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial translation: when there is doubt as to the meaning of any resolution posted here, you should refer to the Ukrainian original. See below.) We, the delegates of the VI session of Patriarchal Assembly (Sobor) gathered in the city of...
September 20, 2015 Sunday After the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Octoechos Tone 8; 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 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 have...
September 14, 2015 The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading Blessed is the man… is sung only when feast occurs on a Sunday or Monday At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! By its elevation the Cross is like an appeal to the whole creation. We...
September 13, 2015 Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross, Octoechos Tone 7; 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
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 cry...
September 6, 2015 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 6; Commemoration of the Miracle Performed at Colossus in Chone by the Archangel Michael; and the Holy Martyr Eudoxius and His Companions (284- 305); and Our Venerable Father Archipus
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...
September 8, 2015 Nativity of our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Today God who dominates the spiritual thrones of heaven welcomes on earth the holy throne which He had prepared for Himself. In His love for mankind, He who...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 25: Evangelization
The family - 25. Evangelization Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! In this last stage on our journey of catecheses on the family, let us broaden our gaze to the way in which it lives out its responsibility to communicate the faith, to transmit the faith, both...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 24: Prayer
The family - 24. Prayer Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! After reflecting on how the family lives the time of celebration and that of work, let us now consider the time of prayer. The most frequent complaint of Christians is actually with regard to time: “I...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 23: Work
The family - 23. Work Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! After having reflected on celebration in the life of the family, today we will ponder a complimentary element, that of work. Both are part of God’s creative design, celebration and work. Work, as it is...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 22: Celebration
The family - 22. Celebration Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! Today we open a short series of reflections on the three dimensions that articulate, so to speak, the rhythm of family life: celebration, work, prayer. Let’s begin with celebration. Today we will...
Letter: CCCB President to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada on Assisted Suicide
Source: cccb.ca Dear Minister, Further to the ruling of the Supreme Court of Canada this past February 6, the Catholic Bishops of Canada welcomed the announcement you made in media interviews last month when you said that the federal government will soon reveal...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 21: Wounds (Part II)
The family - 21. Wounded families (Part II) Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! With this catechesis we return to our reflection on the family. After speaking the last time about families wounded due to misunderstandings between spouses, today I would like to...
Bishop David: Video Message for the New Liturgical and School Year
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Spedden Burned to the Ground
It is with a sad heart that I inform you that Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Spedden, Alberta has burned to the ground. At about 3:00 am. Friday morning, August 28 our church in Spedden was struck by lighting during a severe lighting storm. The volunteer...
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation – Sept 1
Earlier this August, Pope Francis instituted the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which will be on September 1 annually, beginning in 2015. It will coincide with a similar celebration previously established by Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. It...