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.
Update #4: December Progress Update of Ukrainian Catholic App
On June 6, 2022, the Eparchy of Edmonton announced the development of a new free-to-download Ukrainian Catholic faith-based app. After running a survey in January 2022, the Eparchy received results from across Canada and other countries. After hearing feedback, they...
Jan 08; Sunday after Theophany. Tone 6.
Sunday after Theophany. Octoechos, Tone 6. Our Venerable Father George the Chosebite (610-41). Our Venerable Mother Dominica (474-91). Emilian the Confessor. Matins Resurrectional Gospel 9. Ephesians 4:7-13; Matthew 4:12-17. GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is...
Pastoral Greetings of Ukrainian Catholic Bishop’s of Canada
2022/2023 PASTORAL GREETINGS OF THE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF CANADA ON THE OCCASION OF THE FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD To the Very Reverend Clergy, Monastics and Religious Sisters and Brothers, Seminarians and Laity of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in...
January 6: The Holy Theophany of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
The Holy Theophany of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom is celebrated in the morning on January 6. The Great Blessing of the Water is taken after the Prayer Behind the Ambon. Festal Matins, Divine Liturgy & Great...
Jan 1, 2023; Sunday before the Theophany of our Lord; Tone 5; Circumcision & Saints Basil the Great
Sunday before the Theophany of our Lord. Octoechos, Tone 5. The Circumcision of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ. Our Father Among the Saints Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia (379). Feast of our Lord. All-Night Vigil Feast. The Divine...
Christmas Pastoral Letter of His Beatitude Sviatoslav
CHRISTMAS PASTORAL LETTER OF HIS BEATITUDE SVIATOSLAV Most Reverend Archbishops and Metropolitans, God-loving Bishops, Very Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics, Dearly Beloved Brothers and Sisters, in Ukraine and throughout the world Fear not, for behold, I bring...
A Review of Family and Life Ministries and Bishop’s Gala in Photos
Thank you to everyone who supported the Eparchy of Edmonton during the 13th Annual Bishop's Gala. The video above was a summary video played during the gala to discuss the important work the Office of Family and Life Ministries has done in 2022, and what direction it...
Dec 25; The Nativity in the Flesh of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ – Christmas
The Nativity in the Flesh of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ – Christmas GREAT VESPERS The priest, fully vested, begins: Blessed is our God, always, now and forever and ever. The people respond: Amen. And the usual opening prayers Psalm 103 Great Litany At...
Dec 18; Sunday before the Nativity of Christ – Sunday of the Holy Fathers
Sunday before the Nativity of Christ - Sunday of the Holy Fathers. Octoechos Tone 3. The Holy Martyr Sebastian and His Companions Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140, In Tone 3...
Unveiling the Tale of St. Nicholas: A Beloved Wonderworker
As the festive echoes of December envelop us, the Ukrainian Christmas concerts unfold, casting a magical ambiance where the entrancing presence of St. Nicholas, adorned in episcopal regalia, becomes a beacon of joy, bringing gifts to the hearts of the young. The...
Sunday of the Holy Forefathers, Tone 2; Dec 11, 2022.
Sunday of the Holy Forefathers. Octoechos Tone 2. Our Venerable Father Daniel the Stylite (493) Matins Resurrectional Gospel 5. Colossians 3:4-11; Luke 14:16-24; Nativity Fast. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is...
Blessing of the Painted Windows of Holy Eucharist Parish
By Valerie Aloisio, Holy Eucharist Parish. Sunlight shone through the painted windows, sprinkling the parishioners with dabs of colour. There is a sense of happy anticipation in the hushed conversations and laughter of those gathered. It has been a long couple of...
Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 1; Dec 04, 2022.
Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 1. The Great-Martyr Barbara (286-305); Our Venerable Father John of Damascus (749) Matins Resurrectional Gospel 4. Ephesians 5:9-19; Luke 12:16-21 Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS...
Nov 27, 2022; Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 8.
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 8.The Holy Martyr James of Persia (422); Our Venerable Father Palladius Matins Resurrectional Gospel 3 Ephesians 4:1-6; Luke 10:25-37 Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading:...
Nov 20, 2022; Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 7.
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 7. Forefeast of the Entrance of the Most Holy Mother of God into the Temple; Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska, First Superior of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate (+1919); Our Venerable Father Gregory of...
Nov 13, 2022; Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 6. Our Holy Father John Chrysostom
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 6. Our Holy Father John Chrysostom (the Golden-Mouthed), Archbishop of Constantinople (407) Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm...
Unplug the Christmas Machine: Putting the Joy and Meaning Back into Your Christmas
Unplug the Christmas Machine: Putting the Joy and Meaning Back into Your Christmas This free hands-on workshop will provide no-nonsense advice on how to tackle Christmas commercialism and create a stress-free and holy season for you and your family. Discover your...
Nov 06, 2022; Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 5.
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 5. Our Holy Father Paul, Archbishop of Constantinople and Confessor (c. 353-61) Matins Resurrectional Gospel 11. Galatians 6:11-18; Luke 16:19-31 Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS...
Jubilarians Thank God for 285 Years of Dedicated Service
Jubilarians Thank God for 285 Years of Dedicated Service. On Saturday, October 22, Bishop David joined several Jubilarians for a Thanksgiving Divine Liturgy at Saint Joseph’s Home, Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, Mundare. Pictured left to right: Sr. Christina...
Oct 30; Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 4.
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 4. The Holy Martyrs Zenobius and Zenobia His Sister (284-305); Passing into eternal life of Blessed Priest-martyr Olesky Zarytsky (1963), Pastor of Strutyn near Zolochiv, and Siberia, Martyr Matins Resurrectional...
Camper’s Connect
CAMPERS CONNECT NOV 4, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Missing your camp friends? Never been to camp but might be thinking of going next year? Would you just like to get together with friends, have fun and take time to pray? Nov. 4, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, we will be watching a movie and...
The Pastoral Centre Communicator October 10, 2022
The War in Ukraine: A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Action (Eng., Fr., Ukr.)
Pastoral Letter to the Clergy, Religious and Faithful of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada and to all Good People The War in Ukraine: A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Action Dear Faithful, The war in Ukraine rages on with no end in sight, claiming the...
A Message For Catholic Education Sunday
October 11, 2022 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As for us, we will walk in the name of the Lord our God forever and ever. Micah 4:5 Publicly funded Catholic education is a gift to be embraced with gratitude. As citizens in one of only three...
Update #3: October Progress Update of Ukrainian Catholic App
On June 6, 2022, the Eparchy of Edmonton announced the development of a new free-to-download Ukrainian Catholic faith-based app. After running a survey in January 2022, the Eparchy received results from across Canada and other countries. After hearing feedback, they...
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Ordination of a New Deacon in the Eparchy of Edmonton
Bishop David, having consulted with the Sacred Orders and Ministries Commission, has blessed the petition of Sub-deacon François Provençal for Diaconal order. Sub-deacon François was ordained to the diaconate on Sunday, Sept 11th 2022, at the Exaltation of...
October 26; 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...
Oct 23: Twentieth Sunday after Pentectost; Tone 3
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 3. The Holy Apostle and Brother of the Lord in the Flesh James Matins Resurrectional Gospel 9. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm...
Oct 16; Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 2. Commemoration of the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council.
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 2. Commemoration of the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council. The Holy Martyr Longinus the Centurion Polyeleos Feast. Matins Resurrectional Gospel 8. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy English Source:...
CCCB Statement for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
As Canadians pause to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Catholic Bishops of Canada prayerfully reflect on the painful journey of Indigenous Peoples of This Land. We are especially mindful of the role of the Catholic Church in operating...
Oct 09; Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 1
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 1. The Holy Apostle James, Son of Alpheus Polyeleos Feast. Matins Resurrectional Gospel 7. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading:...
Oct 2; Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 8.
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 8. The Holy Priest-Martyr Cyprian; the Holy Martyr Justina; and the Holy Andrew, Fool for the Sake of Christ; English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT...
The Gathering of the Synod of Bishops
Bishop David attended the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Peremyshl, Poland from July 7-15, 2022. On the Sunday before the Synod, the Father and Head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, His Beatitude Sviatoslav, asked the faithful to pray for the...
Icon of the Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God
The icon showing the Theotokos standing with her arms outstretched in prayer and draped in a veil (omophorion – Pokrov) recalls the story of her miraculous appearance in the Blachernae church in Constantinople likely in the mid-tenth century. This occurred one night...
Protection of the Holy Mother of God (Oct. 1) Activities for the Domestic Church (family)
1. Learn about it! Access the Bozhi Dity (God’s Little Children) lesson on the Edmonton Eparchy Website. You will learn about the Feast of the Protection of the Holy Mother of God and have fun making a lovely 3D icon: https://eeparchy.com/children/ 2. Build a blanket...
2022 Greetings to Catechists
Dear Catechists: …Jesus was transfigured before them (Mt 17: 1) Glory be to Jesus Christ! I greet all of you as we begin a New Catechetical Year! I express my gratitude to you on behalf of all the bishops and pastors of the Church for your beautiful ministry. These...
Bishops of Canada Gather in Cornwall for 2022 Annual Plenary Assembly
22 September 2022 – Ottawa – Bishops from across the country will gather in Cornwall, Ontario, next week for the 2022 Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). The gathering will bring together 72 Bishops for in-person meetings for the...
Sept 25: Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 7
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 7. Our Venerable Mother Euphrosyne Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy 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...
7th annual Called to Be Holy, Men’s Conference and Retreat
All Men! You are invited to attend the 7th annual “Called to be Holy” Men’s Conference & Retreat “The Holy Spirit; Giver of Peace” “Acquire the Spirit of Peace and a thousand souls around you will be saved.” St. Seraphim of Sarov We all long for...
Redwater District Parish Schedule October 2022- March 2023
October 2022 Sunday, October 2 8:30am Waugh 11:30am Darling Sunday, October 9 8:30am Athabasca 11:30am Waskatenau Sunday, October 16 8:30am Carvel 11:30am Thorhild Sunday, October 23 10:30am Athabasca Sunday, October 30 10:30am Radway Confessions: by appointment or...
Statements on the Passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
Ukrainian Community Mourns the Passing of Longest Reigning Monarch - Queen Elizabeth IIWe receive the news of the passing of our Queen Elizabeth II with equal measures of sadness and gratitude. Her reign has been one of dignity and courage and inspiration - qualities...
Ukrainian Catholic Summer Camp Welcomes 65 Children
“Come as Strangers, Leave as Friends” Camp St. Basil has been serving Ukrainian Catholic children from Edmonton and its surrounding area for over 70 years. Every year, it stays true to its slogan; children arrive at camp as strangers, and leave as friends....
Sept 18: Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross. Octoechos 6.
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross. Octoechos 6. Our Venerable Father Eumenes, Bishop of Gortyna Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Lead my soul forth from...
Sept 11: Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross. Octoechos Tone 5.
Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross. Octoechos Tone 5. Post-feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God; Our Venerable Mother Theodora of Alexandria (474-91) Great Vespers, Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man...” is...
Rev. Paul Lysak Falls Asleep in The Lord
Rev. Paul Lysak reposed in the Lord on August 26, 2022, at the Edmonton General Hospital, Edmonton, in his 96th year of early life and 69th year of priesthood. Father Paul was born on May 3, 1926 in Krakow, Alberta. After philosophical and theological studies...
Sept 4: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 4
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 4. Holy Priest-Martyr Babylas, Bishop of Antioch (250); Holy Prophet Moses Who Saw God Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the man...” is sung. At Psalm 140 In...
September 1 – Beginning of the Indiction, that is, the New Year; Commemoration of our holy Father Symeon the Stylite and his mother, Martha; Synaxis of the Most Holy Mother of God of Miasenes
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. We pray to the Creator today, with the words given us by Christ, who taught us to pray each day: Our Father who art in heaven, give us this day our daily bread,...
Aug 28: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Tone 3
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 3. Our Venerable Father Moses the Black (c. 400); Our Holy Father Augustine, Bishop of Hippo (430); the Holy Martyr Gebre Michael, Illuminator of Ethiopia (1855) Matins Resurrectional Gospel 1. Great Vespers, Sunday...
Newcomer PhD Candidate Unites Community in Support of Ukrainian Evacuee Kids
Calgary, Alberta – From August 2nd – 19th, 93 Ukrainian evacuee children from grades 4-11 attend the ‘Ready to Study’ summer school day camp at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church and Ukrainian Youth Centre in Calgary’s Bridgeland area....
Aug 21: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 2.
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 2. Post-feast of the Dormition; Holy Apostle Thaddeus; Holy Martyr Bassa (c. 305) Matins Resurrectional Gospel 11. Texts for Great Veseprs, Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading: “Blessed is the...
“Overcome evil with good!” – Pastoral Letter of the 2022 Synod of Bishops
“Overcome evil with good!” (Rom. 12:21) Pastoral Letter of the 2022 Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church to the Clergy, Monastics and Laity of the UGCC and to All People of Good Will Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life...
5 Ways to Prepare Your Children For The School Year
5 Simple Ways to Transition from the Summer Holidays to the School YearIt’s almost that time of year…summer is ending and school is starting. The days when socks are mismatched and the dog eats the homework. But, there are a few ways we can transition from the summer...
Lay Leadership and Diaconate Formation – Year II Schedule
The Eparchy of Edmonton is pleased to announce Year II of our Lay Leadership and Diaconate Formation Program in collaboration with Newman Theological College. Students who have completed Year 1 (a prerequisite) can enroll in one of the following two streams, according...
Aug 14: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 1.
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 1. 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)...
Calgary Ukrainian Catholic Parish’s Day Camps for Ukrainian Newcomers
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Supports Ukrainian Nationals with Day CampsThe Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Calgary’s mission is to have children’s camps that welcome Ukrainian newcomers and help them become familiar...
Aug 7: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 8
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 8. Post-feast of the Transfiguration; Holy Venerable-Martyr Dometius (360- 63) Matins Resurrection Gospel 9. 1 Corinthians 3:9-17; Matthew 14:22-34 Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS...
July 31; Eighth Sunday after Pentecost; Tone 7
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 7. Fore-feast of the Procession of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord; Holy and Just Eudocimus (840) Matins Resurrectional Gospel 8. Great Vespers, Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS Kathisma...
St. George’s Day Camp for Ukrainian Children
St. George Ukrainian Catholic Parish’s Ridna Shkola had a very successful camp from July 4-8, 2022, funded by the Humanitarian Aid Settlement Grant. They had 48 campers, with 30 Ukrainian national children from Odessa, Kyiv, Lviv, Ternopil, and Ivano Frankivsk. The...