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.
Aug 14; The Transfer of the Precious Relics of Our Venerable Father Theodosius, Hegumen of the Monastery of the Caves at Kiev (1091)
The Transfer of the Precious Relics of Our Venerable Father Theodosius, Hegumen of the Monastery of the Caves at Kiev (1091); Fore-feast of the Holy Dormition of the Mother of God; Holy Prophet Micah (8th c. BC) Polyeleos Feast. Dormition Fast. English Source: Royal...
Aug 13; Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 2.
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 2; Leave-taking of the Feast of the Holy Transfiguration; Our Venerable Father Maximus the Confessor (662) Dormition Fast; August 13. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine...
Aug 05: The 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)
The 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) English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Out of the...
July 30; Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 8
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 8; The Holy Apostles Silas and Silvanus and those with them. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man…” is...
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Dear brothers and sisters! “His mercy is from age to age” (Lk 1:50). This is the theme of the Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, and it takes us back to the joyful meeting between the young Mary and her elderly relative Elizabeth (cf. Lk 1:39-56). ...
The Birth and Resilience of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate
In the late 19th century, a young woman named Michaelina Hordashevska from Lviv, Ukraine, felt a divine calling to dedicate her life to God. Little did she know that her spiritual journey would lead to the establishment of a congregation that would touch countless...
Spiritual Combat: Overcoming Evil Thoughts and Passions on the Christian Journey
Within the life of every Ukrainian Catholic lies an ongoing spiritual combat. This battle commences at the moment of Baptism, as we die to sin and choose to live for God. The apostle Paul reminds us that our struggle is not against mere flesh and blood but against...
The Ukrainian Catholic Perspective on Marriage: A Journey of Love, Fidelity, and Fruitfulness
Marriage is a sacred institution that holds a special place in the Ukrainian Catholic Church, symbolizing the profound love between Christ and the Church. The Holy Fathers have long seen the unity of a married couple as an image of the Church, and within this union,...
What is an Icon in Ukrainian Catholicsm?
The Significance of Holy Icons in the Ukrainian Catholic Tradition In the realm of Ukrainian Catholicism, holy icons occupy a place of profound reverence. These sacred images, steeped in history and symbolism, serve as tangible representations of the divine. They...
Who Was Bishop Nil Mykola Savaryn?
Article Written By: Rev. Dr Athanasius D. McVay Read this article in Ukrainian: https://synod.ugcc.ua/data/vladyka-nil-savaryn-3396/ Bishop Nil was the founding bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton. Born Mykola Savaryn in Staryi Sambir on 19...
July 23; Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 7
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 7; The Holy Martyrs Trophimus, Theophilus and those with them (284-305); Miracle of the Pochaiv Icon of the Mother of God against the Invaders (1675) Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS...
July 16: Commemoration of the First Six Ecumenical Councils. Octoechos Tone 6
Commemoration of the First Six Ecumenical Councils. Octoechos Tone 6; The Holy Priest-Martyr Athenogenes and His Ten Disciples (284-305) Hebrews 13:7-16; John 17:1-13. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT...
Unique Ways Churches Can Use Their Outdoor Signage
Outdoor signage is an essential tool for churches to communicate with their congregation and the wider community. However, it can be much more than just displaying service times or upcoming events. With a little creativity and strategic thinking, churches can use...
How to Have a Unique and Effective Church Bulletin Board
Church bulletin boards are more than just displays of information; they are opportunities to engage, inspire, and create a sense of community within your congregation. A well-designed and thoughtfully curated bulletin board can capture attention, communicate important...
The Power of Testimonials: Leveraging Personal Stories for Church Outreach
In the realm of church outreach, one of the most compelling and influential tools at your disposal is the power of testimonials. Personal stories have a unique ability to touch hearts, inspire action, and create a sense of connection. By leveraging the power of...
Engaging Volunteers: Tips on Recruiting and Retaining Dedicated Church Members
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any thriving church community. Their dedication, passion, and selfless service play a vital role in creating a welcoming and impactful environment for worship, fellowship, and outreach. However, recruiting and retaining volunteers can...
SingCon 2023
SingCon is an annual gathering of cantors, choristers, choir directors, djaki, and anyone interested in the musical tradition of the Ukrainian-Greco Catholic Church. After successful gatherings in Parma, OH, and Stamford, CT, SingCon is being hosted by the parish of...
The Pastoral Centre Communicator July 5 2023
The Forgotten Desert Mothers: Discovering the Wisdom of Early Christian Women
The following article is a reflection from a reader of the book, "The Forgotten Desert Mothers: Sayings, Lives, and Stories of Early Christian Women" which can be viewed and signed out at the Eparchy of Edmonton's Resource Library for free.In a world where the voices...
Crafting a Meaningful Mission Statement for Your Parish
A mission statement serves as a guiding compass, directing an organization's efforts and uniting its members toward a common purpose. In the case of a parish, a mission statement plays a vital role in defining its identity, values, and aspirations. It provides a...
Crafting a Memorable Logo for Your Parish: A Step-by-Step Guide
A well-designed logo can visually represent the identity and values of your parish, creating a strong and recognizable presence. This blog post will provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating a meaningful and impactful logo for your parish. Let's explore the...
Building Strong Donor Relationships: Strategies for Effective Church Fundraising
In the world of church fundraising, building strong relationships with donors is key to creating a sustainable and impactful giving community. Donors who feel connected and appreciated are more likely to continue their support and even increase their contributions...
Legacy Giving: Honouring Generosity for Future Church Growth
As members of a church community, we have a unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy of generosity and support for future generations. Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, offers individuals the chance to make a profound impact on the long-term growth and...
Engaging Your Congregation: Fun and Interactive Fundraising Activities for Church Members
Fundraising activities within a church community not only help raise funds for important causes but also foster a sense of unity, camaraderie, and shared purpose among church members. By organizing fun and interactive fundraising activities, you can engage your...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Organizing a Successful Church Fundraising Event
Fundraising events are a fantastic way for churches to bring their community together while raising funds for important causes and projects. However, organizing a successful fundraising event requires careful planning, attention to detail, and effective execution. In...
The Art of Effective Church Announcements: Tips for Clear and Engaging Communication
Church announcements play a crucial role in keeping the congregation informed, engaged, and connected. However, delivering announcements effectively requires more than simply relaying information. It requires the art of clear and engaging communication. In this...
What is an Iconostasis in the Ukrainian Catholic Church?
In the Ukrainian Catholic Church, the veneration of icons (veneration of icons is the religious practice of showing deep respect, honour, and reverence towards sacred images or representations, through which believers establish a tangible connection with the divine,...
July 09: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 5
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 5; Holy Priest-Martyr Pancratius, Bishop of Tauromenia English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm...
July 02: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 4.
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 4. Placing of the Precious Robe of Our Most Holy Lady and the Mother of God in the Church at Blachernae in Constantinople. Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Verkhrats’ka Weeping Icon of the Mother of God (1688) Polyeleos Feast....
The Life and Legacy of Bishop Vasyl Velychkovsky
The 20th century, a time of great turmoil and conflict, was also a period that bore witness to countless acts of faith and sacrifice. Among the many brave souls who lived during this time, one man's story continues to inspire us today - Blessed Vasyl Velychkovsky. His...
Where do Ukrainian Catholics Pray and How Often?
1. Entering into Solitude for PrayerIn the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught us to pray privately and in seclusion, urging us to go into our room and close the door. The spiritual Fathers often explained this teaching as an encouragement to focus inwardly. It means...
How to Practice Prayer as Ukrainian Catholics
1. Prayer with the PsalmsPraying with the words of Holy Scripture has been done since ancient times. One type of this prayer is the psalms, found in the old testament of the Bible, which serve as a guide and a way to learn how to pray. The psalms are spiritual songs...
Why do Ukrainian Catholics Need Prayer?
The Need for PrayerPrayer is an integral aspect of the Christian journey, encompassing both liturgical and personal dimensions. It serves a profound purpose—to fulfill the task of unceasing worship. In Luke 18:1, Jesus Christ imparts to us the importance of prayer by...
What is Confession in the Ukrainian Catholic Church?
What is sin?God is always pouring forth His goodness upon all of creation. He created us to be like Himself in his image. Like God, we are called to put our energy into everyone and everything around us. Sin is when we choose to misdirect our love either inwards or...
100 Year Anniversary of the Basilian Fathers Monastery & 400th Year Anniversary of the Martyrdom of St. Josaphat
A CELEBRATION OF THE 100th YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION OF THE BASILIAN FATHERS MONASTERY & 400th YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARTYRDOM OF ST. JOSAPHAT – June 25, 2023 in Mundare, Alberta at the Sts Peter & Paul’s Church. Join the Basilian...
Eparchy of Edmonton’s 2023 Clergy Retreat
The clergy of the Eparchy of Edmonton gathered for their annual retreat on June 5–9 in Caroline, Alberta. This year, Fr. Bo Nahachewsky was the retreat master and led the clergy in the writing of an icon of the Theotokos (Mother of God). Although this format of the...
June 25: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday of All Saints of Rus’-Ukraine; Tone 3.
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday of All Saints of Rus'-Ukraine. Octoechos Tone 3. The Holy Martyr Hyacinth. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Matins Resurrectional Gospel 4. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS...
June 19 – 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 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice! Most wise and praised Apostle Jude, your sound has gone out into all the earth, guiding as lightning to the never-fading Light...
June 18: Third Sunday after Pentecost. Tone 2.
Third Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 2. The Holy Martyr Leontius (69-79) Apostles' Fast. GREAT VESPERS, SUNDAY MATINS & DIVINE LITURGY English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At...
World Youth Day at Home
Welcome to World Youth Day @ Home - Alberta! Join us for a weekend of spiritual growth, community building, and fun. Our program includes inspiring talks, engaging workshops, and powerful worship experiences. You'll have the opportunity to connect with other young...
What is the Liturgical Calendar in Ukrainian Catholicism?
What is the liturgical calendar?A calendar is a way of organizing dates and tracking the passage of time. The liturgical calendar combines several different cycles: - the days of the week; - the feasts and saints that fall on different days of the year; - the feasts...
Second Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 1. Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas.
Second Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 1; The Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas Polyeleos Feast. Apostles' Fast. Romans 2:10-16; Acts 11:19-30; Matthew 4:18-23; Luke 10:16-21; GREAT VESPERS, SUNDAY MATINS & DIVINE LITURGY English Source: Royal Doors...
Obituary for Sister Valerie Sophie Krochenski, SSMI
Sister Valerie Sophie Krochenski, SSMI 1927-2023Sister Valerie Krochenski passed to her eternal reward on May 22, 2023, at Mary Immaculate Health Care Centre in Mundare, AB, at 95 years of age and 76 years in religious life. She was a woman of deep faith and love for...
Holy Communion: Obligation or Source of Joy?
We Are People of the Eucharist Towards a renewed love for Holy Communion Reflections on the Eucharist by Bishop David Motiuk, Eparchy of Edmonton June 2023 Holy Communion: Obligation or Source of Joy? The Sunday Eucharist is and will always be the...
May 2023 Eparchial E-Bulletin
7 Popular Books at the Resource Library
Sign Out These Books For Free at the Resource Library!We asked our resource librarian to create a list of popular books that have been signed out at the Eparchy of Edmonton's Resource Library. All of these books are available to sign out at the Eparchy of Edmonton's...
June 04; First Sunday after Pentecost. All Saints Sunday
First Sunday after Pentecost. All Saints Sunday; Our Holy Father Metrophanes, Patriarch of Constantinople (312-37) Hebrews 11:33-12:2; Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30. Matins Resurrectional Gospel 1. Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors...
May 28: Descent of the Holy Spirit. Holy and Glorious Pentecost
GREAT VESPERS, FESTAL MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Psalm 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. Behold, we celebrate...
May 21: Seventh Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea
Seventh Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea; The Holy Great Rulers Constantine (337) and Helen (330), Equals-to-the-Apostles Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Psalm Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is...
Food Boxes for Ukraine
In response to the enormous food shortage in Ukrainian regions under occupation and military threats in 2022, the Patriarchal Curia of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church launched an emergency project providing food to those in need. In 2022, nearly 100,000 food boxes...
Harry Potter and Mary, the Mother of God
May is the month of Mother’s Day. May is also the month of Mary, when we traditionally turn to the Mother of God with added devotion asking her to pray for us in a special way to her son, Jesus. For who can deny the pleas of a mother? Which brings us to Harry...
May 14: Sixth Sunday after Pascha – Sunday of the Man Born Blind
Sixth Sunday after Pascha - Sunday of the Man Born Blind; The Holy Martyr Isidore (249-51) English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net 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...
May 07: Fifth Sunday after Pascha – Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
Fifth Sunday after Pascha - Sunday of the Samaritan Woman; Commemoration of the Appearance of the Sign of the Precious Cross over Jerusalem at the Third Hour of the Day during the Reign of Constantine (351); the Holy Martyr Acacius (286-305) GREAT VESPERS; SUNDAY...
Jesus’ New Command, “Love One Another”
We Are People of the Eucharist Towards a renewed love for Holy Communion Reflections on the Eucharist by Bishop David Motiuk, Eparchy of Edmonton May 2023 Jesus’ new command, “love one another” We last reflected on how the Last Supper and the...
April 30; Fourth Sunday after Pascha – Sunday of the Paralytic
Fourth Sunday after Pascha - Sunday of the Paralytic; The Holy Apostle James, Brother of Saint John the Theologian (c. 44) GREAT VESPERS; SUNDAY MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the...
Camp Oselia 50/50 Fundraiser
Remember all the fun times you had at summer camp? The friendships made, the dances, the water fights! We need your support - Camp Oselia is excited to announce our online 50/50 fundraiser! Located on beautiful Wabamun Lake Alberta, Camp Oselia offers Summer camps,...
2023 Catholic Education Week
This year's Catholic Education Week is celebrated in Canada from May 15-19, with World Catholic Education Day on May 18. This year’s theme is “Walking Together in Catholic Education: As for us, we will walk in the name of the Lord Our God forever and ever”...
What do Ukrainian Catholics Believe?
As a newcomer to the Ukrainian Catholic faith, it is natural to have questions about the teachings and beliefs of this religious community. Ukrainian Catholicism is steeped in rich traditions, values, and practices that date back to the 10th century. Though it shares...
What is The Washing of the Feet in the Ukrainian Catholic Tradition?
In the Byzantine Churches, including in the Ukrainian Catholic Church, the rite of Washing of the Feet is traditionally celebrated by a bishop on Holy Thursday. This practice has its roots in chapter 13 of the Gospel of John, which describes how Jesus washed the feet...
April 23; Third Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women;
Third Sunday after Pascha. Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women; The Holy and Glorious Great-Martyr, Victory-bearer and Wonderworker George Acts 6:1-7; Acts 12:1-11; Mark 15:43-16:8; John 15:17-16:2. GREAT VESPERS; SUNDAY MATINS AND DIVINE LITURGY English Source: Royal...