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Українська Католицька Едмонтонська Єпархія EPARCHIAL NEWSLETTER UPCOMING EVENTS Newman Theological College is offering this fall semester a course on the Canons of the East (STP 567) beginning September 3, taught by Bishop David Motiuk (Thursdays 6:30 – 9:20 pm at the Basilian House of Studies, 12909 – 113 Avenue, Edmonton). Course Description: The course introduces the student to the canonical discipline of the Eastern Christian Churches according to the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches. Topics include: Introduction to canon law; history of canon law; notion of a Church sui iuris; church membership and jurisdiction; sources of canon law in the East; codification and spirit of the new Code; ecclesial structures; sacramental law; and principles of sacramental sharing (communicatioin sacris). Course Objectives: Familiarity with the Eastern Christian Churches and Eastern Canon Law; develop an appreciation for the need for canonical discipline and order within the Church; gain an understanding for the application of canon law in today’s world. For registration and more information, contact Newman Theological College, 780-467-5858 or www.newman.edu. On the occasion of the 25 th anniversary of the death of Patriarch Josyf Slipyj, a memorial Divine Liturgy and panachyda will be celebrated by Bishop David and clergy at 7:00 pm, Monday, September 7, at Saint Josaphat Cathedral. The faithful of the Eparchy of Edmonton are encouraged to take part in the commemoration. Bishop David’s annual Name Day Celebration Tea will take place Sunday, September 13, beginning at 1:30 pm, at Saint Josaphat Cathedral Hall (Verkhovyna). This year’s celebration is hosted by Saint George Parish, Edmonton. Premier Ed and Marie Stelmach will be among the distinguished guests. During the month of September, the Eparchy of Edmonton conducts its Annual Seminary Collection. Those aspiring to the priestly ministry study at Holy Spirit Seminary, Ottawa, where they receive their human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral formation. The faithful can acknowledge the role they play in supporting the formation of new priests by offering their financial support, which helps to defray such expenses as formation programs, tuition and books. The suggested donation amount, as in past years, is $15.00 per family. This year, in formation are: Deacon Danylo Kuc and Subdeacon Roman Planchak, who recently completed their Doctorate in Eastern Christian Studies and Masters in Pastoral Theology, respectively, at the Sheptystky Institute and Saint Paul University, Ottawa. This fall both Deacon Danylo and Subdeacon Roman will begin a pastoral internship at Saint Josaphat Cathedral, Edmonton. 2009 Presbyteral Council Meetings: 2:00 – 5:00 pm, Chancery Office: October 5 (Providence Centre), and November 2. 2009 Annual Clergy Retreat: October 5 (5:00 pm) – 9 (2:00 pm), Providence Centre, Edmonton.This year’s Retreat Master is Rev. Stephen Wojcichowsky, Director, Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute, Ottawa. 2009 Clergy Conferences: October 9(9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Providence Centre), and November 3. In honour of the Year of the Priesthood, Bishop David will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in the Fall of 2010. An information evening – led by Sr. Angelica Hodowansky, ssmi – for interested clergy, religious and faithful will be held at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 28, Saint Josaphat’s Cathedral basement. 2009 College of Consultors Meetings – in conjunction with Presbyeral Council meetings, or as otherwise convoked. ANNOUNCEMENTS Pope Benedict XVI announced a special “Year of the Priest,” which began on June 19, 2009, the Latin Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, and will conclude on the same date in 2010. The year, entitled “The Faithfulness of Christ, the Faithfulness of the Priest,” is an opportunity to contemplate the work of the Lord, who willed to institute the ministerial Priesthood, linking it inseparably to the Eucharist, the source and summit of the life of the Church. The year provides us with a special opportunity to honour our priests, who, though the gift of the Holy Spirit received in sacred ordination, participate in the mission and power of Christ the Pastor. To mark the Year of the Priesthood in the Eparchy of Edmonton, Bishop David invites each parish or parish district to honour their priest(s) at a special dinner following the Sunday Divine Liturgy, or on another day, during either the month of October or November, 2009. During the dinner, each priest will be invited to share his vocation story, thereby highlighting the manner by which each of us can freely hear and respond willingly to the Lord who calls us by means of the Holy Spirit. Bishop David issued a pastoral letter on Bill C-384, a private member’s bill, which was introduced into the House of Commons by Bloc Quebecois MP Franicine Lalonde (pastoral letter attached). This bill seeks to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada, and may be presented for debate in the Commons in late September. Parishioners are encouraged to speak out clearly in defence of life with the power of their numbers by:
Pastors are invited to include a prayer intention during the celebration of the Divine Liturgy such as: “That our country will resist all efforts to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide, and the shall always respond to suffering in ways that honour human life and dignity, let us pray to the Lord.” Bishop David appointed Deacon Danylo Kuc as Director of Liturgy, Eparchy of Edmonton. Deacon Danylo recently defended his Doctorate in Eastern Christian Studies at the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute, Saint Paul University, Ottawa. The Director of Liturgy works under the direction of the Eparchial Liturgical Commission and is mandated to:
For your information, the Eparchy of Edmonton collected $53,000 thus far this year towards the buildingof the Sobor of the Resurrection in Kyiv, Ukraine. Much of the funds stem from Saint George Parish, Edmonton, Saint Josaphat Cathedral, Edmonton, and Assumption of the Mother of God Parish, Calgary, where Bishop Bohdan Dziourach conducted lenten missions earlier this year. To follow the progress of the building of the Sobor, visit www.kyivsobor.ugcc.org.ua. To donate towards the Sobor, contact your pastor or the Chancery Office. © 2008 Eparchy of Edmonton |
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