Liturgical Propers
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ADDRESS OF HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV TO THE CANADIAN CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
Your Eminences You Excellencies Dear Brother Bishops of Canada, This is for me a particular privilege and honour to be among you, as Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, the largest of the Eastern Churches in the Catholic communion. Only 20 years ago this was...
His Beatitude Sviatoslav Addresses Members of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Tuesday, 25 September, Sainte-Adele, Quebec, Canada: His Beatitude Sviatoslav (Shevchuk), Major Archbishop of the Kyiv-Halych, and father and head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church addressed Canada's Catholic Bishops who were assembled at their annual meeting...
Oct 01: Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God
Oct 01: Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God; And the Holy Apostle Ananias, One of the Seventy Disciples; Our Venerable Father Roman Who Sang Sweetly (560) Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 701 Troparion (Tone 4): Today we believers...
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost; The Priest-Martyr Gregory, Bishop of Great Armenia (284-305) – Sept 30
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost; The Priest-Martyr Gregory, Bishop of Great Armenia (284-305) – Sept 30 Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 329 (Tone 1) Troparion (Tone 1): Though the stone was sealed by the Judeans* and soldiers guarded...
Sept 26: The Passing of the Holy Apostle and Evengelist John the Theologian
Passing of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian - Sept 26. Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 697 Troparion (Tone 2): O beloved apostle of Christ our God,* hasten, deliver a people without defense.* He who received you when...
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost; The Conception of the Honorable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John – Sept 23.
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost; The Conception of the Honorable and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John – Sept 23. Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 357 (Tone 8) Troparion (Tone 8): You came down from on high, O Merciful One,*...
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; Our Venerable Father Eumenes, Bishop of Gortyna. Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”: Pg. 693 (SAE) & Pg. 345 (Tone 5). First Antiphon Verse 1: O God, my God, hear me; why have You forsaken me?...
Sept 14: The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Sept 14: The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 685 First Antiphon Verse 1: O God, my God, hear me; why have You forsaken me? The words of my transgressions put salvation far from me...
Sunday Before the Exaltation of the Cross; Post-feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God
Sunday Before the Exaltation of the Cross; Post-feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God; Our Venerable Mother Theodora of Alexandria (474-91). Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 341 (Tone 4) & Pg. 683. Troparion (Tone 4): When the...
Sept 08: Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
Sept 08: Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 677 Troparion (Tone 4): Your nativity, O Mother of God, has made joy known to all the world, for from you dawned the Sun of...
PASTORAL GREETINGS FROM HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV TO THE FAITHFUL ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2012 HOLY SYNOD BEING HELD IN CANADA – ENG/UKR
GREETINGS FROM THE BISHOPS OF THE UKRAINIAN-GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH TO THE FAITHFUL ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2012 HOLY SYNOD BEING HELD IN CANADA “Keep watch over yourselves and over the whole flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, in which you...
Theosis: Spiritual Reflections from the Christian East
In conjunction with the upcoming Year of Faith, and Pope Benedict’s call for a “new evangelization,” Eastern Christian Publications in Fairfax, Virginia has just announced a new popular monthly magazine called Theosis: Spiritual Reflections from the Christian East. ...
Sept 01: Beginning of the Indiction, that is, the New Year
+ Sept 01: Beginning of the Indiction, that is, the New Year; Commemoration of Our Holy Father Symeon the Stylite (459) and His Mother Martha; and the Synaxis of the Most Holy Mother of God of Miasenes Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 673...
ЛИСТ-ПРИВІТАННЯ БЛАЖЕННІШОГО СВЯТОСЛАВА ДО ВІРНИХ УГКЦ: з нагоди 21-ї річниці незалежності України
Вих: ВА 12/345 ЛИСТ-ПРИВІТАННЯ БЛАЖЕННІШОГО СВЯТОСЛАВА ДО ВІРНИХ УГКЦ ІЗ НАГОДИ 21-ї РІЧНИЦІ НЕЗАЛЕЖНОСТІ УКРАЇНИ Високопреосвященним і Преосвященним Владикам, всесвітлішим, всечеснішим і преподобним отцям, преподобним ченцям і черницям, дорогим у Христі мирянам...
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost; Post-feast of the Dormition; the Holy Martyr Andrew the General and Those with Him (286-305) – Aug 19.
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost; Post-feast of the Dormition; the Holy Martyr Andrew the General and Those with Him (286-305) – Aug 19. Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 337 (Tone 3) Troparion (Tone 3): Let the heavens be glad, let the...
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost; The Fore-feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost; The Fore-feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ; the Holy Martyr Eusignius (360-63) – Aug 05 Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”: Pg. 329 (Tone 1)
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost; The Holy Martyr Callinicus – July 29.
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost; The Holy Martyr Callinicus - July 29. Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 345 Troparion (Tone 8): You came down from on high, O Merciful One,* and accepted three days of burial* to free us from our...
EUTHANASIA AND ASSISTED SUICIDE: SYMPTOMS OF A CULTURE OF DEATH
EUTHANASIA AND ASSISTED SUICIDE: SYMPTOMS OF A CULTURE OF DEATH IT IS TIME TO STAND UP AND SPEAK UP! WOULD YOU LIKE to live in a society that allows some citizens to kill others or to help them commit suicide? Would you like medical students – those who will...
EUTHANASIA AND ASSISTED SUICIDE: WHY NOT? QUICK ANSWERS TO COMMON ARGUMENTS
EUTHANASIA AND ASSISTED SUICIDE: WHY NOT? QUICK ANSWERS TO COMMON ARGUMENTS Catholic Organization for Life and the Family (www.colf.ca) According to some surveys, three-quarters of Canadians would favour the legalization of euthanasia. Above all, they fear one day...
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost; The Holy Great Martyr Procopius (303)– July 08
ixth Sunday after Pentecost; The Holy Great Martyr Procopius (303)– July 08 Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 345 Troparion (Tone 5): Let us the faithful acclaim and worship the Word,* co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit,* and...
The Holy Glorious All-Praiseworthy and Chief Apostles Peter and Paul
The Holy Glorious All-Praiseworthy and Chief Apostles Peter and Paul; Passing into Eternal Life (1941) of Blessed Iakym (Joachim) (Senkivsky) Basilian Protohegoumen and Martyr of Drohobych where his body was boiled – June 29 Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An...
Freedom of Conscience and Religion Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Pastoral Letter on Freedom of Conscience and Religion Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Source: www.cccb.ca 1. A pressing appeal for freedom We are writing this pastoral letter to men and women of good will because of our...
Aid to the Missionary Church in the World
II – Aid to the Missionary Church in the World (Pentecost Sunday) Christ died for our sins on the life-giving wood of the Cross. His message of love, mercy and forgiveness is needed ever more in our broken world. As Christians, we are called to...
Turning East in the Eastern Region
Turning East in the Eastern Region During the days of May 8th – 10th, the Eastern Region of the Canon Law Society met in Philadelphia for its annual Spring Conference with approximately 40 canonists attending. The Archeparchy of Philadelphia of the Ukrainian Church...
STATEMENT BY METROPOLITAN LAWRENCE HUCULAK OF WINNIPEG CONCERNING THE RECENT EVENTS IN CANADA HONOURING THE SERVANT OF GOD, METROPOLITAN ANDREY SHEPTYTSKY
STATEMENT BY METROPOLITAN LAWRENCE HUCULAK OF WINNIPEG CONCERNING THE RECENT EVENTS IN CANADA HONOURING THE SERVANT OF GOD, METROPOLITAN ANDREY SHEPTYTSKY The Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada was pleasantly surprised by recent events held in Toronto and Ottawa...
GREAT AND HOLY MONDAY: LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS
GREAT AND HOLY MONDAY: LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS AT PSALM 140 In Tone 1 10. Going freely to His Passion, the Lord said to His disciples along the way: Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of man shall be delivered up, as it is written. Come, let...
Planning for the Future
Planning for the Future by, Brent Kostyniuk On March 25, 2012 – fittingly the Feast of the Annunciation – the Eparchy of Edmonton unveiled its 25 Year Pastoral Plan. Both Lungs met with Bishop David Motiuk to learn more about the Plan. The first obvious question is...
5th Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
Fifth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Samaritan Woman Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 535.
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A UGCC pilgrim sites guide has been published
Recently the UGCC Patriarchal Pilgrimage Center has published a guide Pilgrim Sites of UGCC that lists and describes the history of miraculous icons and relics of saints as well as sacred edifices that house these holy objects. The publication contains some hundred...
25 Year Pastoral Plan for the Eparchy of Edmonton
Over the past several years, the Eparchial Pastoral Council has embarked upon an ambitious endeavour in discerning and preparing a 25 Year Pastoral Plan for the Eparchy of Edmonton. The fruits of their labour are now complete. The 35 page document, entitled...
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADIAN CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS WELCOMING THE CANONIZATION OF BLESSED KATERI TEKAKWITHA
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADIAN CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS WELCOMING THE CANONIZATION OF BLESSED KATERI TEKAKWITHA It is with great joy that the Bishops of Canada welcome the 18 February 2012 announcement that our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, will...
“Let us be concerned for each other, to stir a response in love and good works” (Heb 10:24)
“Let us be concerned for each other, to stir a response in love and good works” (Heb 10:24) Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Lenten season offers us once again an opportunity to reflect upon the very heart of Christian life: charity. This is a favourable time to renew...
4th Saturday of Lent; All Souls Saturday
Fourth Saturday of the Great Fast: All Souls Saturday; 40 Martyrs Hebrews 12:1-10; All Souls Hebrews 6:9-12; 1 Corinthians 15:47-57; 40 Martyrs Matthew 20:1-16; All Souls Mark 7:31-37; John 5:24-30
Feb 02: The Encounter of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
Feb 02: The Encounter of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 788 The entrance verse is proclaimed after the deacon has intoned “Wisdom! Stand aright!” Entrance Verse: The Lord has made known His...
Jan 27: Transfer of the Precious Relics (438) of Our Father among the Saints John Chrysostom
Transfer of the Precious Relics (438) of Our Father among the Saints John Chrysostom; January 27. Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 804 Troparion (Tone 8): The divine Church rejoices* and the whole world keeps feast with radiance* at the...
34th Sunday after Pentecost; Sunday of the Prodigal Son
34th Sunday after Pentecost; Sunday of the Prodigal Son; Post-feast of the Encounter; The Holy Martyr Agatha (249-51); February 05. Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 329 (Tone 1) & Pg. 809 & Pg. 605 Troparion (Tone 1): Though the...
32nd Sunday after Pentecost; Sunday of Zacchaeus
32nd Sunday after Pentecost; Sunday of Zacchaeus; The Holy Apostle Timothy; the Holy Venerable-Martyr Anastasius the Persian (628); January 22, 2012. Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 353 (Tone 7) Troparion (Tone 7): By Your cross You...
31st Sunday after Pentecost; Our Venerable Fathers Paul of Thebes
31st Sunday after Pentecost; Our Venerable Fathers Paul of Thebes(312-37) and John the Hut-Dweller (465-74); January 15. Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 349 (Tone 6) Troparion (Tone 6): Angelic powers were upon Your tomb* and the guards...
“The Vibrant Parish – a place to encounter the living Christ” – ENG/UKR
PASTORAL LETTER OF HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV TO THE CLERGY, RELIGIOUS AND ALL THE FAITHFUL OF THE UKRAINIAN GREEK-CATHOLIC CHURCH “The Vibrant Parish – a place to encounter the living Christ” Dearly Beloved in Christ! Introduction Our Lord Jesus Christ...
Saturday after Christmas
Saturday after Christmas Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 769 First Antiphon Verse 1: I will confess You, Lord, with all my heart,* I will declare all Your wondrous deeds (Ps 9:2). Refrain: Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O...
VIDEO – Edmonton Catholic Schools: Permeation in the Classroom
"Be it known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this school. He is the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes. He is the model of its staff and the inspiration of its students."
Nativity Greeting from Patriarch Sviatoslav
Українська Греко-Католицька Церква Christmas message from His Beatitude Sviatoslav Most Reverend Archbishops and Metropolitans, God-loving bishops, reverend clergy, reverend monks, Beloved brothers and sisters, in Ukraine and in the diaspora Christ is born! Glorify...
CHRTC 372: The Theology and Spirituality of Eastern Christianity
Course Description: The churches of the Christian East, the Patristic era and early ecumenical councils, the schism between East and West, and contemporary Greek Catholic and Orthodox Churches with special attention to the churches in Canada. Course Instructor: Fr....
Dec 09: The Conception of St. Anna
Dec 09: The Conception of St. Anna, When She Conceived the Most Holy Mother of God Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 734 Troparion (Tone 4): Today the chains of barrennes are shattered,* for having heard the prayer of Joachim and Anna,*...
Video: Edmonton Catholic Schools: Permeation in the Classroom
The Family Trunk
Written by Rev. Deacon Jim Nakonechny On the occasion of 120th anniversary of the Ukrainian immigration to Canada I find it very fitting to share a story about the family trunk that I told several years ago that keeps resonating with many of our Ukrainian Catholic...
POPE: STUDY THE EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCHES
VATICAN CITY, NOV. 3, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is praying this month for an increase in knowledge of and esteem for the Eastern Catholic Churches. The Apostleship of Prayer announced the intentions chosen by the Pope for this month. His general intention is...
Послання Блаженнішого Святослава
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BENEDICT XVI ANNOUNCES THE "YEAR OF FAITH"
VATICAN CITY, 16 OCT 2011 (VIS) - During Mass this morning in the Vatican Basilica, celebrated to mark the end of an international meeting on new evangelisation organised by the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelisation, Benedict XVI announced that he was...
Open Wide the Doors
Catholic Education Sunday November 6, 2011 Open Wide the Doors Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Open wide the doors to Christ! In the Book of Revelation we read, “Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in...
DUAL TASK: THE MISSION AD GENTES AND NEW EVANGELISATION
VATICAN CITY, 16 OCT 2011 (VIS) - Following this morning's Mass for the closure of an international meeting on the new evangelisation, Benedict XVI prayed the Angelus with faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square. In his remarks he recalled how Blessed John Paul II had...
Ватикан намагався допомогти жертвам Голодомору 1932–33 років – історик МакВей
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APOSTOLIC LETTER "MOTU PROPRIO DATA", "PORTA FIDEI"
VATICAN CITY, 17 OCT 2011 (VIS) - Made public today was "Porta fidei", the Apostolic Letter "Motu Proprio data" with which Benedict XVI proclaims a "Year of Faith", to begin on 11 October 2012, fiftieth anniversary of the opening of Vatican Council II, and due to end...
Oct 06: The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas
Oct 06: The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 705 Troparion (Tone 2): O disciple of Christ and member of the apostolic council, your lack of faith proclaimed Christ's resurrection, and your touch confirmed...
A LEGACY OF HOPE
The Province of Alberta recently paid tribute to the Catholic Sisters for their pioneering contributions in education, health care and social welfare over the past 150 years. A specially commissioned statue “Service Through Christ” has been erected on the Legislature...
16th Sunday after Pentecost; The Holy Priest-Martyr Cyprian
16th Sunday after Pentecost; The Holy Priest-Martyr Cyprian; the Holy Martyr Justina; and the Holy Andrew, Fool for the Sake of Christ. Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 353 (Tone 7) Troparion (Tone 7): By Your cross You destroyed death;...
15th Sunday after Pentecost; Our Venerable Mother Euphrosyne
15th Sunday after Pentecost; Our Venerable Mother Euphrosyne Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 349 (Tone 6) Troparion (Tone 6): Angelic powers were upon Your tomb and the guards became like dead men; Mary stood before Your tomb seeking Your...
Video: Salt and Light Catholic FOCUS: Light of the East – Part 1 Understanding the Eastern Catholic Churches
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Catholic Sister’s Legacy Project
A Dedication Ceremony & Mass will take place, on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, to pay tribute to the Catholic Sisters for their pioneering contributions in education, health care and social welfare. Everyone is welcome at the celebrations, which will include the...