	Archived News of 2009
Звернення Вселенського Архиєрея Венедикта ХVІ з нагоди празника Різдва Господа нашого Ісуса Христа radiovaticana.org Дорогі брати й сестри, яким великим даром є брати участь у сопричасті, яке призначене для всіх! Це сопричастя Пресвятої Тройці, із серця Якої у світ зійшов Еммануїл, Ісус, що означає «З нами Бог». Як вифлеємські пастухи, сповнені здивуванням та вдячністю, споглядаймо це таїнство любові та світла! Бажаю всім щасливого Різдва!
URBIT ET ORBI Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI - Christmas 2009 vatican.va Dear Brothers and Sisters, how great a gift it is to be part of a communion which is open to everyone! It is the communion of the Most Holy Trinity, from whose heart Emmanuel, Jesus, “God with us”, came into the world. Like the shepherds of Bethlehem, let us contemplate, filled with wonder and gratitude, this mystery of love and light! Happy Christmas to all!
Christmas Greeting from His Beatitude Lubomyr, Major Archbishop of Kyiv and Halych of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church ugcc.org.ua On the occasion of this great feast it is my wish that we would truly discern who we are in the eyes of God. We are His beloved children who have been abundantly blessed and who on our part ought to always give thanks to our Creator and Heavenly Father and to the newborn Jesus, our Lord and Saviour. We need to desire a respect for everything that our God bestows upon us. At this holy time, let us strive to understand that the realization itself of the truth that all that comes from God is good, is already another great gift of our Most Holy, Almighty God. As I end my Christmas greeting, my sincere wish is that you may all have a true awareness of God’s love for us and may your hearts always overflow with gratitude for this great gift!
Різдвяне привітання Блаженнішого Любомира ugcc.org.ua Вітаю вас із цим великим святом і бажаю, щоб ми раз і назавжди зрозуміли, ким ми є в Божих очах. Ми – улюблені діти, щедро обдаровані, які, зі свого боку, повинні своєму Творцеві, своєму Небесному Отцеві і новонародженому Ісусові, нашому Господеві і Спасителеві, повсякчасно дякувати і прагнути шанувати все те, що предобрий Бог для нас чинить. У цей святий час стараймося збагнути, що усвідомлення правди, що все, що від Бога походить, є добрим, є вже саме в собі ще одним великим даром Пресвятого Всевишнього Бога. З Різдвом Христовим щиро вас вітаю, бути свідомими Божої любові й вдячними за неї від душі бажаю!
Pastoral Letter of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada on the Occasion of the Nativity of Our Lord 2009. edmontoneparchy.com In the joy of the Nativity our great Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ, we, your Bishops and Spiritual Fathers greet you! We celebrate Christ who is the all-powerful Word who “leapt” into the womb of the Virgin Mary to take on our flesh. We celebrate His most glorious birth and the gathering of his people into His Church under the saving reign of His “royal throne.”
Ukrainian Christmas Carol Concert ! edmontoneparchy.com Please join us for the Ukrainian Christmas Carol Concert, which will take place on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 2:30 p.m., at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Edmonton, AB. This annual Concert of the Carols, organized by the Ukrainian Museum Society of Alberta, is hosted this year by the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton.
Schedules for Nativity and Theophany! edmontoneparchy.com Please join us for Liturgical Services on Christmas Time 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 St. Basil the Great, Edmonton, AB St. George, Edmonton, AB St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, Edmonton, AB St. Nicholas, Edmonton, AB St. Vladimir, Red Deer, AB St. Sophia, Sherwood Park, AB St. Stephen Protomartyr, Calgary , AB Camrose District, Alberta Descent of the Holy Spirit, Lloydminster Sts. Peter and Paul, Mundare, AB Lethbridge District, Alberta St. Paul District, Alberta Vermilion District, Alberta
Creating icons engaged students and Holy Spirit - St. Brendan pupils discover artwork that brings them closer to God. wcr.ab.ca As the pinnacle of the whole exercise, the students and their teacher, Mike Bombak, had their icons blessed by Bishop David Motiuk on Dec. 11. When the icons are blessed with holy water, they become sacred objects. The students told the Ukrainian Catholic bishop that they enjoyed writing their icons in the traditional style, which took about 10 to 12 hours over a three-day period to complete.
Урочисте відкриття Патріаршого Синоду Єпископів УГКЦ 2009 рок ugcc.org.ua 29 листопада 2009 року у Львові розпочав свою роботу Синод Єпископів Української Греко-Католицької Церкви, який триватиме до 6 грудня. Синод – це найвищий церковний орган, засідання якого відбуваються раз на рік і який вирішує найважливіші питання церковного життя. У Синоді, що його очолив Глава УГКЦ Блаженніший Любомир, беруть участь єпископи УГКЦ з України та з-за кордону (Західної Європи, США, Канади, Бразилії, Аргентини та Австралії). Go to youtube for more details.
Catholic school trustees must act as spiritual guides - Motiuk wcr.ab.ca Being a school trustee is a sacred call to service, Bishop David Motiuk told members of the Alberta Catholic School Trustees' Association."Your trusteeship is a sacred task entrusted to you by God to ensure that Catholic education is, in turn, a gift to all our Catholic families," said the bishop of the Edmonton Ukrainian Eparchy.
Holodomor Memorial. edmontonjournal.com Edmontonians commemorated the Holodomor on Saturday November 28 at City Hall. Photos: Walter Tychnowicz/Edmonton Journal.
Ukrainian famine still brings tears. edmontonjournal.com Millions of ethnic Ukrainians starved to death in the Soviet Union in 1932-33. Today, many, including the Canadian and Alberta governments, consider them victims of a Soviet genocide, a deliberate attempt by the Stalin regime to stamp down Ukrainian nationalism by withholding food. Others, including the Russians and some scholars, dispute this characterization. On Saturday scores of members of Edmonton's Ukrainian community gathered to remember the dead.
Most Reverend Bishop David Motiuk asks for support for Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, Novitiaie in Lviv . edmontoneparchy.com Dear Reverend Father: Recently, Sister Nadia Kotur, ssmi, Provincial Superior, Ukraine, wrote me requesting financial assistance in support of their Novitiate in Ukraine. (Ukrainian version of this request is attached). More recently, the Eparchy of Edmonton has been blessed with the arrival of two new Sisters from Ukraine – Sr. Emmanuel Kharyshyn, ssmi, and Sr. Tatiana Holovchak, who carry on their community’s apostolate in Canada. Therefore, I am delighted to support Sister Nadia’s request for support for their novitiate, where women will receive their initial formation and preparation by consecrating their lives to the evangelical counsels, following Christ more closely, and dedicating themselves in service to God and the Church. I ask everyone, as a concrete sign of communion with the Church, to offer financial assistance in support of the good work of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate. The pictures of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, Novitiaie in Lviv are attached
Eparchial Newsletter – December 2009 edmontoneparchy.com Upcoming events and announcements
Wee Parish with Big Heart marks 25th - Red Deer Ukrainians' active parish welcomes new overseas families. wcr.ab.ca Ukrainian Catholic parishioners here are in a festive mood these days as they mark the 25th anniversary of their St. Vladimir Parish. Bishop David Motiuk and even Premier Ed Stelmach were expected to take part in the celebrations Nov. 15. The late Bishop Demetrius Greschuk established St. Vladimir Parish at the request of a local group. It serves about 60 families from Red Deer and other neighbouring communities. There are an estimated 8,000 Ukrainian Catholics in Red Deer. Pictures from the 25th Anniversary Celebration are attached.
Book launch and ordination marked - St. Josaphat's celebrates two milestones at annual Praznyk. Ukrainian News St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral Parish in Edmonton, celebrated two milestones at their annual Praznyk, Nov. 8 - the launch of the book recording the first 100 years of the parish, and the ordination of a new deacon. Pictures from the ordination are attached .
Eparchial Newsletter – November 2009 edmontoneparchy.com Upcoming events and announcements
In honour of the Year of the Priesthood as declarated by Pope Benedict XVI, join Bishop David Motiuk and Sister Angelica Hodowansky, SSMI in a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Here is the promised and long-awaited pilgrimage itinerary. I hope it excites you, and that you look forward to being a participant in this journey of Faith. We will walk as friends, hand in hand, in the land of the Old Testament (Jordan), the New Testament (Israel/Palestine), and in the steps of the early Christians ( Rome). We will walk the Holy Land of the Bible. More information about a pilgrimage is attached .
Ordination to sacred order of the Minor Orders and Subdiaconate in the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton. edmontoneparchy.com On Sunday, October 3, 2009, at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Edmonton, AB, Jim Nakonechny was ordained to the sacred order of the Minor Orders and Subdiaconate by Bishop David Motiuk.
Parishioner's responses to the Eparchial Mission Statement edmontoneparchy.com We are delighted to hear about the development of a long-term pastoral plan for the Eparchy of Edmonton and appreciate your invitation to participate in the process by providing comments on the draft Mission Statement, the supporting scripture passage, Divine Liturgy phrase, icon and logo.
Eparchial Mission Statement edmontoneparchy.com The Eparchial Pastoral Council has met several times over the past year and through prayer and discernment humbly suggests the following as the Mission Statement of the Eparchy of Edmonton: “The faithful of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton are called to joyfully lead the life taught by the Risen Christ, reaching out with love and proclaiming His word to all people for the glory of God.” In addition, the Eparchial Pastoral Council has suggested the following: scripture passages Divine Liturgy phrases icons logos which are intended to support the mission statement. The faithful are invited to participate in this process and providing their comments by October 15 on the draft Mission Statement and supporting scripture passage, Divine Liturgy phrase, icon and logo.
Eparchial Newsletter – October 2009 edmontoneparchy.com Upcoming events and announcements
His Beatitude Patriarch Josyf Slipyj - 25 Years After - Going to His Eternal Reward: 1984 - 2009 edmontoneparchy.com Every epoch in the history of our Holy Church shows us that the Church renews itself and comes back to life thanks to an eternal power from above—despite all the tragedies, persecutions and all-out attempts to destroy it. This power that saved us from the ruin of a brutal liquidation is God’s Providence—a guarantee that the Holy Spirit continually renews His Church. Before the events of the Second World War, when everyone knew that Russian imperialism, under cover of communism, would move against Western Europe, the saintly Metropolitan Andrei saw in the person of professor Josyf Slipyj, rector of the Seminary of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in L’viv, a spiritual person of strong character. See the Ukrainian version of this document.
The Ukrainian Catholic Parish of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Angle Lake, Alberta celebrated 100th year Anniversary. edmontoneparchy.com On Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, one of our Ukrainian Catholic Parishes, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Angle Lake, Alberta, celebrated their 100th Anniversary. The Pontifical Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Most Rev. David Motiuk, Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, along with concelebrants Rev. Vasyl Nykyforuk, Rev. Slavko Dumec and Deacon Ed Lemko. Candle bearers and altar boys were Emilian Dumec, Nathan Colford, John-Daniel Colford and Joseph Nykyforuk. Pictures from the event are attached.
Eparchial Newsletter – September 2009 edmontoneparchy.com Upcoming events and announcements
Unity 2009: Life on the Edge (Життя на Межі) edmontoneparchy.com The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Toronto and Eastern Canada had the privilege to host Unity 2009. Unity 2009 took place from August 13th to 16th, 2009 at Mount Mary Retreat Centre in Ancaster, Ontario. The theme for Unity 2009 was "Life on the Edge" (Життя на Межі) and it was inspired in part by the surroundings. The Youth gathered on the edge, on the Niagara Escarpment, one of the world's most unique and beautiful land formations encompassing a natural wonder - Niagara Falls. Pictures from the Unity 2009 are attached. Pictures from the Unity 2009 are attached.
Eparchial Newsletter – August 2009 edmontoneparchy.com Upcoming events and announcements
Звернення Верховного Архиєпископа Греко-Католцької Церкви з нагоди Дня Святого Рівноапостольного Великого Князя Володимира та Хрещення Русі-України ugcc.org.ua Уже третій рік поспіль ми урочисто і всенародно святкуємо великий празник – пам’ять рівноапостольного великого князя Володимира – відновлюючи ті обітниці, які ми складали, особисто чи хресні батьки від нашого імені, коли отримували святе таїнство Хрещення.
Caritas in Veritate - Encyclical Letter of the Supreme Pontiff Benedict XVI to the Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Men and Women Religious, the lay faithful and all people of good will on integral human development in charity and truth vatican.va Charity in truth, to which Jesus Christ bore witness by his earthly life and especially by his death and resurrection, is the principal driving force behind the authentic development of every person and of all humanity. Love — caritas — is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace.
Представлено третю енцикліку Вселенського Архиєрея Венедикта XVI radiovaticana.org Сьогодні, 7 липня 2009 р., об 11.30 місцевого часу, у Ватиканському прес-центрі розпочалася презентація третьої енцикліки Вселенського Архиєрея Венедикта XVI, яка називається «Caritas in veritate» (Любов у істині), і присвячена соціальним питанням.
The Year for Priests edmontoneparchy.com Pope Benedict XVI recently declared June 2009 to June 2010 as the Year for Priests in celebration of the 150 th anniversary of the death of John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests.
Eparchial Newsletter – July 2009 edmontoneparchy.com Upcoming events and announcements
June 15 - 19, Clergy Study Days in Caroline, Alberta edmontoneparchy.com 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 risu.org.ua 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.
Eparchial Newsletter – June 2009 edmontoneparchy.com Upcoming events and announcements
Kopernick Parish Closure edmontoneparchy.com 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 edmontoneparchy.com 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 edmontoneparchy.com 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.
Eparchial Newsletter – May 2009 edmontoneparchy.com Upcoming events and announcements
Великодні святкування греко-католиків в Україні radiovaticana.org 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.
16 квітня – день народження Папи Венедикта XVI radiovaticana.org 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! edmontoneparchy.com 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 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. ugcc.org.ua 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.
Eparchial Newsletter – April 2009 edmontoneparchy.com Upcoming events and announcements
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 ! edmontoneparchy.com 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 ugcc.org.ua 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 .
У Донецьку відбулося засідання Постійного Синоду Єпископів УГКЦ ugcc.org.ua 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).
The Papal Message for the Great Fast 2009 vatican.va "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.
Послання Святішого Отця Венедикта XVI на Великий піст 2009 року ugcc.org.ua «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.
His Beatitude Lubomyr is 76 ugcc.org.ua 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.
Блаженнішому Любомирові – 76 (доповнено) ugcc.org.ua 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.
Eparchial Newsletter – March 2009 edmontoneparchy.com Upcoming events and announcements
Saint George Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Manly, Alberta will celebrate 100th year Anniversary. edmontoneparchy.com "The pioneer settlers who came to the Manly and Carvel area in the early 1900's wanted a church like they had been accustomed to in the Ukraine, so in 1909 and 1910 they cut logs and hewed them for the building" - said one of the parishioner Mrs. Violet Florkewich. One hundred years later on June 14, 2009 St. George's parish of Manly is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The parish has served the spiritual needs of the Manly and surrounding countryside. Please keep this date in mind if you would like to join in the celebration Divine Liturgy and dinner following. Please follow the link to see more information about the St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Manly.
Sr. Ann Laszok, OSBM trains leaders from 17 parishes in the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton gofbyzantine.org 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 paris
Excerpts from the first audio book of His Beatitude Lubomyr, "The way to one’s self," can be seen on YouTube ugcc.org.ua 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".
Ecumenical Prayer Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity edmontoneparchy.com An ecumenical prayer service was held in Edmonton, at St. Josaphat Cathedral, Sunday, January 25 th, 2009, to close the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The pictures from the Prayer Service are attached.
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.
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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 culture.alberta.ca 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.
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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.

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Звернення Вселенського Архиєрея Венедикта ХVІ з нагоди празника Різдва Господа нашого Ісуса Христа

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Дорогі брати й сестри, яким великим даром є брати участь у сопричасті, яке призначене для всіх! Це сопричастя Пресвятої Тройці, із серця Якої у світ зійшов Еммануїл, Ісус, що означає «З нами Бог». Як вифлеємські пастухи, сповнені здивуванням та вдячністю, споглядаймо це таїнство любові та світла! Бажаю всім щасливого Різдва!

URBIT ET ORBI Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI - Christmas 2009

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Dear Brothers and Sisters, how great a gift it is to be part of a communion which is open to everyone! It is the communion of the Most Holy Trinity, from whose heart Emmanuel, Jesus, “God with us”, came into the world. Like the shepherds of Bethlehem, let us contemplate, filled with wonder and gratitude, this mystery of love and light! Happy Christmas to all!

Christmas Greeting from His Beatitude Lubomyr, Major Archbishop of Kyiv and Halych of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

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On the occasion of this great feast it is my wish that we would truly discern who we are in the eyes of God. We are His beloved children who have been abundantly blessed and who on our part ought to always give thanks to our Creator and Heavenly Father and to the newborn Jesus, our Lord and Saviour. We need to desire a respect for everything that our God bestows upon us.

At this holy time, let us strive to understand that the realization itself of the truth that all that comes from God is good, is already another great gift of our Most Holy, Almighty God. As I end my Christmas greeting, my sincere wish is that you may all have a true awareness of God’s love for us and may your hearts always overflow with gratitude for this great gift!

Різдвяне привітання Блаженнішого Любомира

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Вітаю вас із цим великим святом і бажаю, щоб ми раз і назавжди зрозуміли, ким ми є в Божих очах. Ми – улюблені діти, щедро обдаровані, які, зі свого боку, повинні своєму Творцеві, своєму Небесному Отцеві і новонародженому Ісусові, нашому Господеві і Спасителеві, повсякчасно дякувати і прагнути шанувати все те, що предобрий Бог для нас чинить. У цей святий час стараймося збагнути, що усвідомлення правди, що все, що від Бога походить, є добрим, є вже саме в собі ще одним великим даром Пресвятого Всевишнього Бога. З Різдвом Христовим щиро вас вітаю, бути свідомими Божої любові й вдячними за неї від душі бажаю!

Pastoral Letter of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada on the Occasion of the Nativity of Our Lord 2009.

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In the joy of the Nativity our great Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ, we, your Bishops and Spiritual Fathers greet you! We celebrate Christ who is the all-powerful Word who “leapt” into the womb of the Virgin Mary to take on our flesh. We celebrate His most glorious birth and the gathering of his people into His Church under the saving reign of His “royal throne.”

Ukrainian Christmas Carol Concert !
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Please join us for the Ukrainian Christmas Carol Concert, which will take place on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 2:30 p.m., at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Edmonton, AB. This annual Concert of the Carols, organized by the Ukrainian Museum Society of Alberta, is hosted this year by the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton.

Schedules for Nativity and Theophany!
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Please join us for Liturgical Services on Christmas Time at the following Ukrainian Catholic Parishes in Edmonton and area. Most of our Liturgical services are celebrated in both English and Ukrainian.

Creating icons engaged students and Holy Spirit - St. Brendan pupils discover artwork that brings them closer to God.

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As the pinnacle of the whole exercise, the students and their teacher, Mike Bombak, had their icons blessed by Bishop David Motiuk on Dec. 11. When the icons are blessed with holy water, they become sacred objects. The students told the Ukrainian Catholic bishop that they enjoyed writing their icons in the traditional style, which took about 10 to 12 hours over a three-day period to complete.

Урочисте відкриття Патріаршого Синоду Єпископів УГКЦ 2009 рок

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29 листопада 2009 року у Львові розпочав свою роботу Синод Єпископів Української Греко-Католицької Церкви, який триватиме до 6 грудня. Синод – це найвищий церковний орган, засідання якого відбуваються раз на рік і який вирішує найважливіші питання церковного життя. У Синоді, що його очолив Глава УГКЦ Блаженніший Любомир, беруть участь єпископи УГКЦ з України та з-за кордону (Західної Європи, США, Канади, Бразилії, Аргентини та Австралії). Go to youtube for more details.

Catholic school trustees must act as spiritual guides - Motiuk

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Being a school trustee is a sacred call to service, Bishop David Motiuk told members of the Alberta Catholic School Trustees' Association."Your trusteeship is a sacred task entrusted to you by God to ensure that Catholic education is, in turn, a gift to all our Catholic families," said the bishop of the Edmonton Ukrainian Eparchy.

Holodomor Memorial.

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Edmontonians commemorated the Holodomor on Saturday November 28 at City Hall. Photos: Walter Tychnowicz/Edmonton Journal.

Ukrainian famine still brings tears.

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Millions of ethnic Ukrainians starved to death in the Soviet Union in 1932-33. Today, many, including the Canadian and Alberta governments, consider them victims of a Soviet genocide, a deliberate attempt by the Stalin regime to stamp down Ukrainian nationalism by withholding food. Others, including the Russians and some scholars, dispute this characterization. On Saturday scores of members of Edmonton's Ukrainian community gathered to remember the dead.

Most Reverend Bishop David Motiuk asks for support for Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, Novitiaie in Lviv .

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Dear Reverend Father:

Recently, Sister Nadia Kotur, ssmi, Provincial Superior, Ukraine, wrote me requesting financial assistance in support of their Novitiate in Ukraine. (Ukrainian version of this request is attached).

More recently, the Eparchy of Edmonton has been blessed with the arrival of two new Sisters from Ukraine – Sr. Emmanuel Kharyshyn, ssmi, and Sr. Tatiana Holovchak, who carry on their community’s apostolate in Canada. Therefore, I am delighted to support Sister Nadia’s request for support for their novitiate, where women will receive their initial formation and preparation by consecrating their lives to the evangelical counsels, following Christ more closely, and dedicating themselves in service to God and the Church. I ask everyone, as a concrete sign of communion with the Church, to offer financial assistance in support of the good work of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate. The pictures of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, Novitiaie in Lviv are attached

Eparchial Newsletter – December 2009
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Wee Parish with Big Heart marks 25th - Red Deer Ukrainians' active parish welcomes new overseas families.

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Ukrainian Catholic parishioners here are in a festive mood these days as they mark the 25th anniversary of their St. Vladimir Parish. Bishop David Motiuk and even Premier Ed Stelmach were expected to take part in the celebrations Nov. 15. The late Bishop Demetrius Greschuk established St. Vladimir Parish at the request of a local group. It serves about 60 families from Red Deer and other neighbouring communities. There are an estimated 8,000 Ukrainian Catholics in Red Deer. Pictures from the 25th Anniversary Celebration are attached.

Book launch and ordination marked - St. Josaphat's celebrates two milestones at annual Praznyk.

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St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral Parish in Edmonton, celebrated two milestones at their annual Praznyk, Nov. 8 - the launch of the book recording the first 100 years of the parish, and the ordination of a new deacon. Pictures from the ordination are attached .

Eparchial Newsletter – November 2009
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In honour of the Year of the Priesthood as declarated by Pope Benedict XVI, join Bishop David Motiuk and Sister Angelica Hodowansky, SSMI in a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Here is the promised and long-awaited pilgrimage itinerary. I hope it excites you, and that you look forward to being a participant in this journey of Faith. We will walk as friends, hand in hand, in the land of the Old Testament (Jordan), the New Testament (Israel/Palestine), and in the steps of the early Christians

( Rome). We will walk the Holy Land of the Bible. More information about a pilgrimage is attached .

Ordination to sacred order of the Minor Orders and Subdiaconate in the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton.
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On Sunday, October 3, 2009, at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Edmonton, AB, Jim Nakonechny was ordained to the sacred order of the Minor Orders and Subdiaconate by Bishop David Motiuk.

Parishioner's responses to the Eparchial Mission Statement

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We are delighted to hear about the development of a long-term pastoral plan for the Eparchy of Edmonton and appreciate your invitation to participate in the process by providing comments on the draft Mission Statement, the supporting scripture passage, Divine Liturgy phrase, icon and logo.

Eparchial Mission Statement
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The Eparchial Pastoral Council has met several times over the past year and through prayer and discernment humbly suggests the following as the Mission Statement of the Eparchy of Edmonton:

“The faithful of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton are called to joyfully lead the life taught by the Risen Christ, reaching out with love and proclaiming His word to all people for the glory of God.”

In addition, the Eparchial Pastoral Council has suggested the following:

which are intended to support the mission statement. The faithful are invited to participate in this process and providing their comments by October 15 on the draft Mission Statement and supporting scripture passage, Divine Liturgy phrase, icon and logo.

Eparchial Newsletter – October 2009
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His Beatitude Patriarch Josyf Slipyj - 25 Years After - Going to His Eternal Reward: 1984 - 2009
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Every epoch in the history of our Holy Church shows us that the Church renews itself and comes back to life thanks to an eternal power from above—despite all the tragedies, persecutions and all-out attempts to destroy it. This power that saved us from the ruin of a brutal liquidation is God’s Providence—a guarantee that the Holy Spirit continually renews His Church.

Before the events of the Second World War, when everyone knew that Russian imperialism, under cover of communism, would move against Western Europe, the saintly Metropolitan Andrei saw in the person of professor Josyf Slipyj, rector of the Seminary of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in L’viv, a spiritual person of strong character. See the Ukrainian version of this document.

The Ukrainian Catholic Parish of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Angle Lake, Alberta celebrated 100th year Anniversary.
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On Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, one of our Ukrainian Catholic Parishes, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Angle Lake, Alberta, celebrated their 100th Anniversary. The Pontifical Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Most Rev. David Motiuk, Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, along with concelebrants Rev. Vasyl Nykyforuk, Rev. Slavko Dumec and Deacon Ed Lemko. Candle bearers and altar boys were Emilian Dumec, Nathan Colford, John-Daniel Colford and Joseph Nykyforuk. Pictures from the event are attached.

Eparchial Newsletter – September 2009
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Unity 2009: Life on the Edge (Життя на Межі)
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The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Toronto and Eastern Canada had the privilege to host Unity 2009. Unity 2009 took place from August 13th to 16th, 2009 at Mount Mary Retreat Centre in Ancaster, Ontario. The theme for Unity 2009 was "Life on the Edge" (Життя на Межі) and it was inspired in part by the surroundings. The Youth gathered on the edge, on the Niagara Escarpment, one of the world's most unique and beautiful land formations encompassing a natural wonder - Niagara Falls. Pictures from the Unity 2009 are attached. Pictures from the Unity 2009 are attached.

Eparchial Newsletter – August 2009
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Звернення Верховного Архиєпископа Греко-Католцької Церкви з нагоди Дня Святого Рівноапостольного Великого Князя Володимира та Хрещення Русі-України
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Уже третій рік поспіль ми урочисто і всенародно святкуємо великий празник – пам’ять рівноапостольного великого князя Володимира – відновлюючи ті обітниці, які ми складали, особисто чи хресні батьки від нашого імені, коли отримували святе таїнство Хрещення.

Caritas in Veritate - Encyclical Letter of the Supreme Pontiff Benedict XVI to the Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Men and Women Religious, the lay faithful and all people of good will on integral human development in charity and truth
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Charity in truth, to which Jesus Christ bore witness by his earthly life and especially by his death and resurrection, is the principal driving force behind the authentic development of every person and of all humanity. Love — caritas — is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace.

Представлено третю енцикліку Вселенського Архиєрея Венедикта XVI
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Сьогодні, 7 липня 2009 р., об 11.30 місцевого часу, у Ватиканському прес-центрі розпочалася презентація третьої енцикліки Вселенського Архиєрея Венедикта XVI, яка називається «Caritas in veritate» (Любов у істині), і присвячена соціальним питанням.

The Year for Priests
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Pope Benedict XVI recently declared June 2009 to June 2010 as the Year for Priests in celebration of the 150 th anniversary of the death of John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests.

Eparchial Newsletter – July 2009
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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
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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.

Eparchial Newsletter – June 2009
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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
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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.

Eparchial Newsletter – May 2009
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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.

16 квітня – день народження Папи Венедикта XVI
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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.

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.

Eparchial Newsletter – April 2009
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З Днем Іменин, Святіший Отче!
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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
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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 .

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).

The Papal Message for the Great Fast 2009
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"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.

Послання Святішого Отця Венедикта XVI на Великий піст 2009 року
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«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.

His Beatitude Lubomyr is 76
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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.

Блаженнішому Любомирові – 76 (доповнено)
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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.

Eparchial Newsletter – March 2009
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Upcoming events and announcements

Saint George Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Manly, Alberta will celebrate 100th year Anniversary.
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"The pioneer settlers who came to the Manly and Carvel area in the early 1900's wanted a church like they had been accustomed to in the Ukraine, so in 1909 and 1910 they cut logs and hewed them for the building" - said one of the parishioner Mrs. Violet Florkewich. One hundred years later on June 14, 2009 St. George's parish of Manly is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The parish has served the spiritual needs of the Manly and surrounding countryside. Please keep this date in mind if you would like to join in the celebration Divine Liturgy and dinner following. Please follow the link to see more information about the St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Manly.

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 paris

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".

Ecumenical Prayer Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
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An ecumenical prayer service was held in Edmonton, at St. Josaphat Cathedral, Sunday, January 25 th, 2009, to close the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The pictures from the Prayer Service are attached.

Ukrainian host Christian unity prayer service
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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.

Eparchial Newsletter – February 2009
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Upcoming events and announcements

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
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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
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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.

Eparchial Newsletter – January 2009
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Upcoming events and announcements

Ukrainian Christmas celebrated
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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
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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.

Archived News of 2009

16 квітня – день народження Папи Венедикта XVI radiovaticana.org

На многі і благі літа, Святіший Отче!

Celebrate Christ's Resurrection together with us! edmontoneparchy.com 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.

The Papal Message for the Great Fast 2009 vatican.va

"He Fasted for Forty Days and Forty Night, and Afterwards He was Hungry" (Mt 4, 1-2)

Послання Святішого Отця Венедикта XVI на Великий піст 2009 року ugcc.org.ua

His Beatitude Lubomyr is 76 ugcc.org.ua

Many happy years to His Beatitude!

Блаженнішому Любомирові – 76 (доповнено) ugcc.org.ua

На многая літа Блаженніший Владико!

16 квітня – день народження Папи Венедикта XVI
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Celebrate Christ's Resurrection together with us!
edmontoneparchy.com
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.

The Papal Message for the Great Fast 2009
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Послання Святішого Отця Венедикта XVI на Великий піст 2009 року
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His Beatitude Lubomyr is 76
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Блаженнішому Любомирові – 76 (доповнено)
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