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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 15 - 19, Clergy Study Days in Caroline, Alberta
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The Bishop, priests and deacons of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton met together for five days in Caroline, Alberta for study days. They were guided by Father Peter Galadza, a Doctor in Liturgy who is a professor at the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Studies in the Saint Paul University in Ottawa. During the five days Father Galadza guided those present into a deeper understanding of the spirit of the “Instruction for Applying the Liturgical Prescriptions of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches.” The pictures from the study days are attached.
Bishop's spiritual path took many winding turns - Motiuk calls Catholics to offer others their personal testimonies of faith
wcr.ab.ca
Catholics need to be more willing to share their personal testimonies of faith, says Bishop David Motiuk. In many of our discussions with others, talk never goes deeper than the weather, Motiuk told 130 people at a charismatic prayer breakfast June 13. "We won't talk about our faith."Our world needs nothing more than having Christians follow through on Jesus' command to "go baptize, lead others to faith, evangelize," he said .Motiuk, the spiritual leader of Alberta's 29,000 Ukrainian Catholics, contrasted the personal witness of faith with being a witness to a car crash or a witness to a wedding.
Близько 10% населення України — католики
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Загальна кількість католиків (всіх обрядів) в Україні становить нині 4801879 осіб. За інформацією Папського щорічника «Annuario Pontificio», який є головним офіційним джерелом про єрархію Римо-Католицької Церкви і її структури в різних країнах світу, 3982589 католиків в Україні належать до східного обряду та 819290 — до західного. Відповідно до поданої у виданні статистики католики становлять близько 10% населення України.
Kopernick Parish Closure
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Ascension of Our Lord Parish at Kopernick, Alberta, will be marking the end of its Parish life on Saturday, May 23 rd .
The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by his Excellency Bishop David Motiuk at 10:00am followed by a luncheon in the parish hall. A Panakhyda will be celebrated in the cemetery after the meal to commemorate the pioneers who called Kopernick ‘Home’.
A mother's prayer for a priest was answered
wcr.ab.ca
Wondering what to do with his life, Mark Zazula took a nun's advice and became a Basilian novice.
Annual Alberta March for Life – May 7, 2009
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It is vitally important that we take every opportunity to stand up for the precious gift of life whenever it is threatened. I hope that you will join us on May 7 th for this collective witness to the dignity of human life. (See the Brochure)
Edmonton Eparchy Holds Inservice for Parish Catechists
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On Saturday, May 2, the Edmonton Eparchy under the leadership of Bishop David Motiuk and Mrs. Gloria Green, Director of Religious Education for the Eparchy, conducted one of the first ever training programs for people occupying lay leadership positions within our parishes. People teaching Sunday School, Altar Boys, Children of Mary, and First Holy Communion Preparation, to name a few, gathered for a time of affirmation and instruction.The pictures from the event are attached.
Graveside Services in our Parishes
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Please join us for Divine Liturgy and Graveside Services at the following Ukrainian Catholic Parishes in Edmonton and area. Most of our Liturgical services are celebrated in both English and Ukrainian.
Великодні святкування греко-католиків в Україні
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Глава Української Греко-Католицької Церкви Блаженніший Любомир Гузар у Великодньому телезверненні підкреслив, що і в час теперішньої економічної кризи нема найменшого сумніву, що Господь нас любить, «навіть коли допускає, щоби ми переживали трудні хвилини, – зазначив Блаженніший Любомир. – Бо навіть в ці трудні хвилини , які, я думаю, кожен з нас, хто чесно живе, відчуває, вони дають нам можливість багато навчитися.
Великоднє побажання Єпископа Риму для вірних Східних Церков
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У неділю, 19 квітня 2009 р., промовляючи з вікна Апостольського палацу у Кастель Ґандольфо, після проказування Марійської молитви «Царице Неба», Папа Венедикт XVI привітав християн, які цього дня святкують Воскресіння Господнє.
На многі і благі літа, Святіший Отче!
Сьогодні, 16 квітня 2009 р., Святішому Отцеві Венедикту XVI виповнилось 82 роки життя, а через три дні, в неділю, 19 квітня Папа відзначатиме також і четверту річницю вибору на Вселенського Архиєрея.
Celebrate Christ's Resurrection together with us!
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Please join us for Liturgical Services on Easter - Pascha at the following
Ukrainian Catholic Parishes in Edmonton and area. Most of our Liturgical services
are celebrated in both English and Ukrainian.
- Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, Edmonton, AB
- Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Edmonton, AB
- Holy Eucharist, Edmonton, AB
- Protection of Blessed Virgin Mary, Edmonton, AB
- St. Basil the Great, Edmonton, AB
- St. George, Edmonton, AB
- St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, Edmonton, AB
- St. Nicholas, Edmonton, AB
- St. Vladimir, Edmonton, AB
- St. Sophia, Sherwood Park, AB
- Assumption of the BVM, Calgary, AB
- St. Stephen Protomartyr, Calgary , AB
- Athabasca District, Alberta
- Borschiw District, Alberta
- Calmar District, Alberta
- Descent of the Holy Spirit, Lloydminster
- Holy Trinity, Vegreville, AB
- Sts. Peter and Paul, Mundare, AB
Easter Greeting of His Beatitude Lubomyr Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych of the Ukrainian Grek-Catholic Church.
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On these great festive days we see the incarnate Son of God, Jesus Christ, Who fully gave Himself to His Heavenly Father. Dearly beloved in Christ, the world should also see us in this way, marked with unlimited trust in the Lord God. It should see us as participants in Christ’s victory. This is extraordinarily important. For we are Christians and our task is to continue the saving action of Jesus Christ. We, as the Church of Christ, are called to evangelize, to bring the whole world the Good News about Christ’s victory over sin and death, by which He released us from the greatest misfortunes, not only to talk about what happened but also to be a visible sign of this, living witnesses. Dearly beloved in Christ, Christ is risen! See the Ukrainian version of the Easter Greeting.
З Днем Іменин, Святіший Отче!
radiovaticana.org
Сьогодні, 19 березня, католицька Церква відзначає урочистість святого Йосифа, Обручника Пречистої Діви Марії, що був опікуном і вихователем Ісуса Христа. Святий Йосиф є небесним покровителем вселенської Церкви. Цей празник – також і День Іменин Папи Венедикта XVI, адже його хресне ім’я - Йозеф.
Congratulations to Fr. Rendall Yackimiec !
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Congratulation to Fr. Rendall Yackimiec, who's team won the gold medal for the Canadian Clergy Friars Briar, held in Calgary. 24 teams were entered from across Canada. See more more information about this event.
A Whirlwind of Hope
Holy Spirit Seminary - Ottawa
The Vocations Directors from Canada’s five Ukrainian Catholic eparchies and two major religious orders met in Ottawa for a two-day meeting to share experiences and set plans for immediate future.
The ten participants of the March 5-6 meeting included Fr. Dmytro Dnistrian for the Redemptorist Fathers, Fr. Gabriel Haber for the Basilian Fathers and the following Vocations Directors from their respective eparchies – Fr. Emil Kardasinec (Winnipeg), Frs. Zenon Walnycky and Roman Galadza (Toronto), Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky (Saskatoon), Fr. Myron Pyszcz (Edmonton) and Fr. Theo Machinski (New Westmnister). The host and organizer of the conference, respectively were Fr. Andrei Kachur, Seminary Rector and Fr. Michael Kwiatkowski, Spiritual Director. The picture from the meeting is attached.
Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada and the United States of America conclude successful meeting
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Eight bishops representing the Ukrainian Catholic hierarchy of North America gathered for two days of meetings in Clearwater, Florida 10-11 February. Most Rev. Lawrence Huculak OSBM, Archbishop of Winnipeg and Metropolitan for Ukrainian Catholics in Canada led the four-member delegation from Canada also consisting of Most Rev. David Motiuk of the Edmonton Eparchy, Most Rev. Ken Nowakowski of the New Westminster Eparchy and Most Rev. Bryan Bayda C.Ss.R., of the Saskatoon Eparchy. See the Ukrainian version of this information. The picture from the meeting is attached.
У Донецьку відбулося засідання Постійного Синоду Єпископів УГКЦ
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Від 27 лютого до 2 березня 2009 року у Донецьку проходило засідання Постійного Синоду Єпископів УГКЦ. Постійний Синод – це група єпископів, яка працює від імені Патріаршого Синоду і є дорадчим органом для Глави Церкви. Синод Єпископів УГКЦ, що проходив у Філадельфії (США) від 27 вересня до 6 жовтня 2007 року, обрав нових членів Постійного Синоду Єпископів УГКЦ: Архиєпископа Ігоря (Возьняка), Владику Павла (Хомницького), Владику Давида (Мотюка), Владику Василя (Семенюка). See the english version of this information.
"He Fasted for Forty Days and Forty Night, and Afterwards He was Hungry" (Mt 4, 1-2)
Dear brothers and sisters, it is good to see how the ultimate goal of fasting is to help each one of us, as the Servant of God Pope John Paul II wrote, to make the complete gift of self to God (cf. Encyclical Veritatis splendor, 21). May every family and Christian community use well this time of Lent, therefore, in order to cast aside all that distracts the spirit and grow in whatever nourishes the soul, moving it to love of God and neighbor.
«Він постив сорок день і сорок ночей і нарешті зголоднів» (Мт. 4, 2)
Дорогі брати і сестри! Як бачимо, основна мета посту – допомогти кожному з нас, як писав слуга Божий Папа Іван Павло ІІ, бути цілковитим даром Богові (пор. Енцикліка «Veritatis splendor», 21). Тому кожна сім’я і кожна християнська спільнота повинна цінувати час Великого посту, щоб усунути все те, що відволікає дух і посилити те, що живить душу, відкриваючи її до любові Бога та ближнього.
Many happy years to His Beatitude!
Today, February 26, 2009, the Head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, His Beatitude Lubomyr, turned 76. On the occasion of his birthday from the different corners of Ukraine and the world, from Ukrainians and representatives of other nations, clergy and laity, politicians and public figures, youth and seniors, greetings flew in for the Head and Father of the UGCC with the sincerest wishes for God’s generous graces and the blessing of his subsequent successful guidance of the Church.
На многая літа Блаженніший Владико!
Сьогодні, 26 лютого 2009 року, Главі Української Греко-Католицької Церкви Блаженнішому Любомирові виповнюється 76 років. З нагоди уродин з різних куточків України і світу від українців і представників інших народів, духовенства і мирян, політиків і громадських діячів, молоді і старших линуть привітання для Глави і Отця УГКЦ з найщирішими побажаннями щедрих Божих благодатей та благословення для дальшого успішного керівництва Церквою.
Sr. Ann Laszok, OSBM trains leaders from 17 parishes in the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton
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En January 23-24, 2009 Sister Ann Laszok, OSBM presented the use of Generations of Faith for Byzantine Churches to the Eparchy of Edmonton. In attendance were priests and core leaders from some 17 parishes. The inservice started on Friday evening with the Forgiveness Vespers (since the session that was used for training purpose was the Great Fast). Saturday morning a mini Great Fast session was
experienced and later explained by Sr Ann. The afternoon was filled
with planning how the parishes would implement Generations of Faith for
Byzantine Churches in their parishes.The pictures from the event are attached.
Excerpts from the first audio book of His Beatitude Lubomyr, "The way to one’s self," can be seen on YouTube
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Excerpts from the first audio book of His Beatitude Lubomyr, Head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, which was released under the name "The way to one’s self," from February 5, 2009, is accessible for viewing in video format on YouTube. Offered are four fragments in which the Head of the UGCC talks about bribery, money and whether it is an unquestionable evil, about relations between young and older people and about attitudes toward each as human beings. The same excerpts have also been placed on the official web-page of the UGCC in the section "Video files".
Ukrainian host Christian unity prayer service
wcr.ab.ca
The Ukrainian Catholics hosted the annual event at St. Josaphat’s Cathedral, which drew more than 250 people. The prayer service took the form of Byzantine Vespers with participants from United, Anglican, Lutheran, Ukrainian Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Ukrainian Catholic churches helping to lead the prayer.
Address of His Beatitude Lubomyr to priests, deacons, and seminarians on the occasion of the proclamation of 2009 as the year of Christian vocation with a special accent on the priestly vocation
ugcc.org.ua
The Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church which took
place in September of last year decreed to continue in 2009 the theme
of the Christian vocation, with the accent on the vocation to the rank
of the clergy. In this connection for all our faithful one wide
explanation of this theme was recently published. See the Ukrainian version of this address.
Feast of Jordan celebrated at Village
sherwoodparknews.com
The Feast of Jordan, an important holiday on the Orthodox calendar, was celebrated with church services, water blessing and other special traditions at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. Lessia Petriv, an interpreter at the village, said the celebration is a great opportunity for people to enjoy the holiday, whether they have Ukrainian heritage or not. The photographs of the celebration the Feast of Jordan at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village on January 19, 2009, are attached.
Йордaн - Feast Of Jordan
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Celebrate the final day of the Ukrainian Christmas season and one of the most important holidays of the Eastern Rite. Divine Liturgies will occur in our historic churches followed by a unique water blessing at the ice cross. Visit heritage buildings, participate in the burning of the didukh, and observe the house blessings.
Ukrainian Christmas celebrated
edmontonsun.com
Sun Media was at St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church on Jan. 7 and spoke with Bishop David Motiuk.
Local Scouts celebrate special Ukrainian Christmas
edmontonjurnal.com
Edmonton branch of the Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization links to a scout group in the Ukraine during its annual Ukrainian Christmas ceremony, called Svichechka. Traditional carols, theatrical sketches, food are all a part of the event. Edmonton's Plast Scouts are celebrating their 60th anniversary at Plast House on Saturday, January 3, 2009.
Greeting of His Beatitude Lubomyr on the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ 2009
ugcc.org.ua
I greet you on the holy feast which is on its way and cordially wish for each of you, as well as for myself, that on these holy days we may come closer to the Lord God, open our hearts to His love, receive Him, understand that He first loved us, and that the essence of our life is to respond to His love with our love, love for Him and all our neighbors.
Привітання Блаженнішого Любомира на Різдво ГНІХ 2009 року
Вітаючи вас із святим празником, який от-от настане, сердечно бажаю кожному із вас, як і собі самому, щоб у ці святі дні ми могли наблизитися до Господа Бога, відкрити своє серце до Його любові, прийняти Його, зрозуміти, що Він перший полюбив нас і що зміст нашого життя – відповісти на Його любов своєю любов‘ю, любов’ю до Нього та до всіх своїх ближніх.
In the year 387 in Antioch, a priest by the name of John (who would later become Archbishop of Constantinople, and be remembered as Chrysostom or “Golden-mouthed”) addressed the faithful gathered in his hometown church for the Feast of the Nativity:
I behold a new and wondrous mystery! My ears resound to the shepherd's song, piping not some soft melody, but chanting in full a heavenly hymn. The Angels sing! The Archangels blend their voices in harmony! The Cherubim hymn their joyful praise! The Seraphim exalt His glory! All join to praise this holy feast, as we behold the Godhead here on earth, and man in heaven. He who is above, for our redemption now dwells here below; and we
who were lowly by divine mercy have been raised.
Різдвяне Пастирське Послання Ієрархів Української Католицької Церкви в Канаді 2008 р. Б.
У 387 році в місті Антіохія священик на ім’я Іван (який пізніше стане Царгородським Архиєпископом, і увійде в історію як Хризостом або «Золото-устий») звернувся до вірних, що зібралися в його місцевій церкві у празник Різдва Христового:
Я споглядаю нове і дивне таїнство! Мої вуха відкликаються на пісню пастухів, і в них звучить не якась тиха мелодія, але дзвінкий небесний гимн. Ангели співають! Архангельські голоси зливаються у гармонії! Херувими радісно славословлять! Серафими вихваляють Його славу! Усі єднаються, щоб оспівати цей величний празник, бо ми споглядаємо Божество тут на землі і людину в небесах. Той, що є над нами, задля нашого спасіння зійшов серед нас, а ми з низин піднеслися завдяки Його божественному милосердю.
Eparchial Newsletter – December 2008
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July 5 :
5th Sunday after Pentecost
Our Venerable Father Athanasius of Athos
Gospel: At that time Jesus came to the other side, to the territory of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs who were coming from the tombs met him. They were so savage that no one could travel by that road. They cried out, "What have you to do with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the appointed time?" Some distance away a herd of many swine was feeding. The demons pleaded with him, "If you drive us out, send us into the herd of swine." And he said to them, "Go then!" They came out and entered the swine, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea where they drowned. The swineherds ran away, and when they came to the town they reported everything, including what had happened to the demoniacs. Thereupon the whole town came out to meet Jesus, and when they saw him they begged him to leave their district. He entered a boat, made the crossing, and came into his own town. (Mt 8:28-9:1)
Євангеліє: У той час, коли Ісус прибув на той бік, у край гадаринський, зустріли його два біснуваті, що вийшли з гробниць, але такі люті, що ніхто не міг перейти тією дорогою. І почали кричати: “Що нам і тобі, Сину Божий? Прийшов єси сюди, щоб нас мучити перед часом?” Оподаль же від них паслося велике стадо свиней. Біси попросили його: “Як ти нас виганяєш, пошли нас в оте стадо свиней.” “Ідіть” – сказав їм. І вийшли з них, і ввійшли у свиней. Тоді то все стадо кинулося з кручі в море й утопилося в хвилях. А пастухи повтікали й, прибігши в місто, все розповіли, а й про біснуватих. Тоді все місто вийшло Ісусові назустріч і, побачивши його, попросили, щоб відійшов з їхніх околиць. Сівши у човен, він переплив назад і прибув у своє місто. (Мт 8,28-9,1)
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