UPCOMING EVENTS Clergy Study Days, April 30 – May 4, Caroline (note changes). The program begins with 4:30 pm Vespers and supper on Monday and concludes with Divine Liturgy and lunch on Friday. The theme of this year’s study days is Vision 2020:  “The Vibrant Parish – A Place to Encounter the Living Christ” and our 25 Year Pastoral Plan:  “Evangelization, A New Springtime,” with special guest Most Rev. Ken Nowakowski,...

UPCOMING EVENTS 6:00 pm, Holy Thursday, April 5, Saint Josaphat’s Cathedral:  Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop David, Consecration of the Holy Myrrh, and Re-enactment of the Washing of the Disciple’s Feet. Holy Thursday marks the Institution of the Eucharist and of the Priesthood. Parishioners from all parishes are welcome. Presbyteral Council meetings – April 10 (2:00-5:00 pm, Chancery), October 1, November 19. Clergy...

UPCOMING EVENTS During Great Lent, the Eparchy of Edmonton conducts its annual collection for “Aid to the Missionary Church in Canada.” The purpose of this collection is to support the needs of the Church in Canada. Three charitable institutions are the recipients of the collection: the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Alberta, Catholic Missions in Canada, and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Ukrainian Catholic Church in...

UPCOMING EVENTS The World Day of Peace is celebrated January 1. Here is Pope Benedict XI’s Message on the occasion. “Migrations and New Evangelisation” is the theme chosen by Benedict XVI for the 98th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2012, which will be celebrated on January 15.  Presbyteral Council meetings – January 16 (2:00-5:00 pm, Chancery); April 10, October 1, November 19.  Clergy Conferences – January 17 (Note...

UPCOMING EVENTS: The Eparchy of Edmonton will host the “Bishop’s Second Annual Appeal” fundraising events on Thursday, December 1, Chateau Louis Conference Centre, Edmonton. The Annual Bishop’s Appeal “What Gift Have I, Worthy of a King?” takes place on December 4. The Appeal coincides with the Feast of Saint Nicholas, the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra. Saint Nicholas is uniquely tied to Christmas, the celebration of...

UPCOMING EVENTS “Blessed Nykyta:  Bishop and Martyr,” a play with music commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Appointment of Bishop-Martyr Nykyta Budka as the First Ukrainian Catholic Bishop in Canada, presented by Rev. Edward Danylo Evanko, will take place 7:00 pm, November 1 at Saint Basil’s Cultural Centre, Edmonton. Tickets $20.00, available at the Chancery Office (780) 424-5496 or chancery [at] edmontoneparchy [dot] com....

UPCOMING EVENTS  Presbyteral Council meeting (2:00 – 5:00 pm, Chancery Office) – November 8. Clergy Conference – November 9. The Eparchy of Edmonton will host the “Bishop’s Second Annual Appeal” fundraising events on Thursday, December 1, Chateau Louis Conference Centre, Edmonton. A rescheduled Eparchial Cantor’s Course will take place Saturday, October 1 at Saint Nicholas Parish (9507 Austin O’Brien Rd, Edmonton)....

UPCOMING EVENTS  The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CCODP) is collaborating with Caritas Kenya, Caritas Ethiopia and Caritas Somalia in providing emergency aid and relief to the estimated 11.6 million people suffering from the severe drought in the Horn of Africa. Donations for this cause that are made between 6 July and 16 September 2011 to Development and Peace from individuals are also being matched by...

UPCOMING EVENTS 2010 Clergy Conferences: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, October 1 (NOTE 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Providence Renewal Centre, Edmonton), and November 2 (Saint Basil the Great parish, Edmonton). Bishop David’s annual Name Day Celebration Tea will take place Sunday, October 3, beginning at 3:00 pm, at Saint Josaphat Cathedral Hall (Verkhovyna). This year’s celebration is hosted by Protection of the Mother of God Parish,...

UPCOMING EVENT 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...

UPCOMING EVENT The 2011 World Day of Peace will be celebrated September 21, This year’s theme, chosen by Pope Benedict XVI, is “Religious freedom, the path to peace” (see attached). 2010 Presbyteral Council Meetings: 2:00 – 5:00 pm, Chancery Office: August 30 (cancelled), September 27 (Providence Renewal Centre, beginning at 2:00 pm), and November 1. College of Consultors Meetings – in conjunction with Presbyeral Council...

Українська Католицька Едмонтонська Єпархія Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton EPARCHIAL NEWSLETTER July 2010 UPCOMING EVENT Deacon Danylo Kuc will be ordained to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood by Bishop David on July 24, 9:30 am at Saint Josaphat Cathedral. The Eparchy of Edmonton will host Sheptytsky Institute Study Days from July 30 to August 1 at King’s College, Edmonton. The Study Days...