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.
June 28, 2015 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 4 Transfer of the Relics of Cyrus and John
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...
June 24, 2015 Nativity of the Honourable Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptizer John
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “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! When John was born, the silence of Zechariah was broken. For when the Voice appeared, it was not proper that his father...
June 21, 2015 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,...
June 19, 2015 Holy Apostle Jude, Brother of the Lord According to the Flesh
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. Most wise and praised Apostle Jude, your sound has gone out into all the earth,...
June 14, 2015 Third Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 2 Holy Prophet Elisha
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...
June 11, 2015 Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma “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! You drew the ends of the earth out of the depths of vainglory and evil ungodliness with the net of your words, O...
Message for World Missions Day: “There is an inseparable bond between our faith and the poor”
Vatican City, 24 May 2015 (VIS) – The Holy Father's message for the 89th World Mission Day was published today. To be held on Sunday 18 October 2015, this year the Day will take place in the context of the Year of Consecrated Life and will therefore highlight the bond...
Everywhere Present, Filling All Things
Fifty Days after Passover Jews observe the Feast of Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, which originated as the conclusion of the Spring harvest season in Israel. Between Passover and Shavuot barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, dates and lastly wheat would be...
VIDEO: Saint John XXIII: Pope of Innocence and Goodness
Devoutly Glorifying the Mystery
“Holy Father, Keep Through Your Name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are” (John 17:11). As His earthly life was approaching its end the Lord Jesus offered this prayer for His disciples. The questions it raises have preoccupied the Church for...
VIDEO: Blessed Pope Paul VI: The Pilgrim Pope
VIDEO: Fr. Michael McGivney: A Man of the People
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June 7, 2015 Second Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1 Holy Priest-Martyr Theodotus of Ancyra
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 – The beauty of Christian Marriage
Vatican City, 6 May 2015 (VIS) – The beauty of Christian marriage, which is not “simply the beauty of the ceremony that takes place in church, but rather the Sacrament made by the Church, giving rise to a new family community”, was the theme chosen by Pope Francis in...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 14. The Three Expressions
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! Today’s catechesis will serve as a doorway to a series of reflections on family life and what it’s really like to live in a family, day in and day out. Imagine three expressions written above the doorway; expressions I’ve...
Ascended and Enthroned
He has spoken blasphemy! … What do you think?” the high priest asked the assembled Sanhedrin. And they answered, “He is deserving of death.” Thus the Lord Jesus was condemned (cf. Matthew 26:59-67). But in what had He supposedly blasphemed? The Gospel records it this...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 13. Marriage (Part II)
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning, In our journey of catecheses on the family, today we touch directly on the beauty of Christian marriage. It is not merely a ceremony in a church, with flowers, a dress, photographs.... Christian marriage is a sacrament that...
UGCC Theologians Meet to Continue Growth of Scholarly Endeavors
Ottawa Colloquium Participants in Chapel of Holy Spirit Seminary Front row, left to right: Fr. Andriy Onuferko, (Sheptytsky Institute), Fr. Ivan Kaszczak, (Stamford Eparchy), Fr. Richard Soo, (New Westminster Eparchy), Mrs. Roma Hayda (Ukr. Patriarchal Society), Dr....
Let Him Who Thirsts Come
Water is central to Life everywhere, but especially in places like the Middle East where it is in short supply. We do not know when people began supplementing the rainwater they collected by digging water from shallow pools. When metal tools came into use, wells 100...
The Prophet Isaiah: “More an Evangelist than a Prophet”
Of all the Old Testament Prophets quoted in the New Testament, the most frequently cited is Isaiah, who is remembered on our Church’s calendar on May 9. Isaiah’s prophecies are referenced 66 times in the New Testament; only the Psalms are more frequently quoted....
Pastoral Letter from His Beatitude on the Occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the End of World War II (UKR)
Любов понад усе! Звернення до вірних і всіх людей доброї волі з нагоди сімдесятих роковин закінчення Другої світової війни Звідки черпає силу увесь народ, як не з патріотизму? А патріотизм є тим вищим і благороднішим, чим більше опирається на Божому законі. Андрей...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 12. Marriage
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning, Our reflection on God’s original plan for man and woman as a couple, after having considered the two narratives from the Book of Genesis, now turns directly to Jesus. At the beginning of his Gospel, John the Evangelist narrates...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 11. Male and female (Part II)
The family - 11. Male and female (II) Dear Brothers and Sisters, In the preceding catechesis on the family, I meditated on the first narrative of the creation of the human being, in the first chapter of Genesis, where it is written: “God created man in his own image,...
The Eparchy of Edmonton is hosting a Grief Conference
The Eparchy of Edmonton is hosting a Grief Conference on Thursday, June 11 (7-9 p.m.), Friday, June 12 (7-9 p.m.) and Saturday, June 13 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at St. Josaphat Parish Hall (Verkhovyna), 9637- 108 Avenue in support of those who have experienced the loss of a...
The Advantage of Having No Pews
by Fr. Deacon Kevin Bezner When visitors arrive at St. Basil the Great Ukrainian Catholic Mission in Charlotte, North Carolina, they often seem perplexed to see that we have no pews. They stop for a moment, look around, and then immediately make their way to one of...
May 31, 2015 Sunday of All Saints
We are obliged, not only to venerate the saints and to seek the assistance of the saints, but also to imitate their life and holiness. All Christians are called to holiness by virtue of the sacrament of Baptism. Every person, regardless of status and condition of...
May 24, 2015 Pentecost Sunday
GREAT VESPERS If it is the custom, 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...
May 17, 2015 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...
May 14, 2015 Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ
The feast of the Lord’s Ascension always falls on a Thursday, on the fortieth day after Christ’s resurrection. This is one of the principal feast days of our Lord and therefore, has a post-feast of nine days. It celebrates the memory of Christ’s Ascension into heaven...
Acolyte Camp: (August 3-8th, 2015) – Accepting Registrations
Acolyte Camp: (August 3-8th, 2015) All active Acolytes, and boys of the Eparchy of Edmonton (7 years and older) or those wishing to become active Acolytes are invited to attend at Camp St. Basil on Pigeon Lake. Acolytes (Altar Boys) serve an integral part in our...
Mission Days 2015
Publication of the UGCC Council for Evangelization 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...
Particular Law Now Available in Ukrainian and English
The new Particular Law (Canons) have been reviewed in a process which lasted over 10 years. They oblige all Ukrainian Catholics. Also, all Eparchial statutes must be reviewed to make sure that they are compliant to the new laws. They were recently promulgated by our...
Herald of Heavenly Mysteries
Since the second century Christians have been accustomed to identify the second of our four Gospels by the name of its author, Mark the Evangelist. The Gospel itself, however, never identifies its author by name or gives us any clue to the author’s identity. What,...
Why Are There Two Paschas?
A sore point in the relationship between the Churches concerns the date on which we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Often one group of Christians is observing Pascha while their neighbors may have up to a month to go before they do the same. While some people...
A Lamb Without Blemish and Without Spot
What’s in a name?” This question, which Shakespeare put in the mouth of Juliet, has become something of a cliché ever since. Nevertheless, it is certainly a valid question when we look at our name for the Feast of Christ’s Resurrection. In AD 725 St Bede the...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 10. Male and female (Part I)
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! Today’s catechesis is dedicated to an aspect central to the theme of the family: the great gift that God gave to humanity with the creation of man and woman and with the sacrament of marriage. This catechesis and the next one...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 9. The children (Part II)
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning, In this series of Catecheses on the family, today we are completing our reflection on children, who are the most beautiful gift and blessing that the Creator has given to man and woman. We have already spoken about the great...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 8. The children (Part I)
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning, After reviewing the various members of the family — mother, father, children, siblings, grandparents —, I would like to conclude this first group of catecheses on the family by speaking about children. I will do so in two...
May 10, 2015 Sixth Sunday of Pascha – Sunday of the Man Born Blind
GREAT VESPERS First Kathisma is read. 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 sting of sin and have...
May 10, 2015 Sixth Sunday of Pascha – Sunday of the Man Born Blind Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot
GREAT VESPERS First Kathisma is read. 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 sting of sin and have...
May 3, 2015 Fifth Sunday of Pascha – Sunday of the Samaritan Woman Repose of our Venerable Father Theodosius, Hegumen of the Monastery of the Caves at Kyiv (1074)
GREAT VESPERS First Kathisma is taken 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 day. For You,...
April 29, 2015 Mid-Pentecost
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma from the 9th Kathisma At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 The mid-point of the feast has arrived; the days which begin with the resurrection of the Saviour and are fulfilled in the divine feast of Pentecost. Truly it unites both Feasts and draws light...
April 26, 2015 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...
April 25, 2015 Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark
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! After following in the steps of Christ, serving Him with devotion, Myrrhbearers, you did not forsake Him even...
April 23, 2015 Great Martyr and Wonderworker George
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading The first antiphon of the First Kathisma is read. At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Hearing the joyful words of the angels sitting in the tomb of the Word, the women who had run there...
Message of the UGCC Bishops of Canada on Pascha 2015
To the Reverend Clergy, Monastics and Religious Sisters and Brothers, Seminarians and Laity of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada: Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ! “Behold, today is the day of the Resurrection, let us...
Both Lungs: Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky, CSsR – A Martyr for Christ
by Brent Kostyniuk When I was in Grade Three, our teacher asked the class what we would do if someone came into the room and threatened to shoot anyone who was Christian. It was an incredibly scary prospect back then and it still is today. Yet, there are brave and...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 7. The elderly (Part II) – The grandparents
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning, In today’s catechesis we continue our reflection on grandparents, considering the value and importance of their role in the family. I do so by placing myself in their shoes, because I too belong to this age group. When I was in...
Bishop David: Easter Sunday Homily
Easter – Celebrating Families Today, we celebrate the glorious feast of the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Today, we repeatedly extol and rejoice in the Risen Christ’s final victory over sin and death. Today, we sing a hymn of victory, for in our...
Bishop David: Great and Holy Friday Homily
Good Friday and “Crossovers” The focus of Good Friday is the passion, death and burial of our Lord Jesus Christ. The liturgical services of Good Friday, with their rich lessons from Sacred Scripture, help us to understand and celebrate the mystery of Christ’s...
Message of His Beatitude Sviatoslav on Pascha 2015
Most Reverend Archbishops and Bishops, Very Reverend and Reverend Fathers, Venerable Brothers and Sisters, Dearly Beloved in Christ of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church Christ is Risen! Let the divinely inspired Habbakuk stand with us at the divine watch; Let him...
Pastoral Letter of His Beatitude Sviatoslav to the Youth on Palm Sunday 2015
My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways. (Prov. 23:26) Dear Young People in Christ! I always await Palm Sunday with great anticipation – the day of the glorious entrance of Christ into Jerusalem – for it is an opportunity to support and bless you...
April 19, 2015 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...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 6. The elderly (Part I)
The family - 6. The elderly (First Part) Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good Morning, Today’s catechesis and next Wednesday’s will be dedicated to the elderly, who in the family are the grandparents, aunts and uncles. Today we will reflect on the current problematic...
Blessed Josaphata Michaelina Hordashevska: Co-foundress of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate
If some of you have not yet met Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska, co-foundress of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, it is my privilege to introduce you to a Ukrainian woman who has been likened to Mother Teresa for her service to the poor and disadvantaged, and...
April 12, 2015 Antipascha – 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....
Singing in the Midst of the Flames
Source: Eparchy of Newton One of the last books in the Old Testament – and perhaps the most intriguing – is the Book of Daniel. Written in the second century bc, it tells the adventures of the godly Jewish nobles Daniel and his companions Ananiah, Azariah and Mishael...
Canada's First Pope John Paul II Day
Source: http://hamiltondiocese.com April 2nd, 2015 will be Canada’s first Pope John Paul II Day after MP Wladislaw Lizon’s Private Member’s Bill C-266 - An Act to establish Pope John Paul II Day - received Royal Assent on the evening of December 16th, 2014. This bill...
The Seal on Our Repentance
Source: Eparchy of Newton During the forty days of the Great Fast the Church urges us to ascetic effort as a preparation for the observances of Holy Week and Pascha. We know that, by His death and resurrection, Christ has achieved the restoration of our human nature...
Christ in Prophetic Song
Source: Eparchy of Newton When the Risen Christ joined the disciples on the road to Emmaus, the Gospel says that, “beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself” (Luke 24:27). Where and how did Moses...