ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dormition Parish
BULLETIN BY EMAIL – if you wish to receive a copy of the bulletin by email, please let us know by calling the parish office or send your request to [email protected].
MANY HAPPY YEARS! – Best wishes and God’s blessings to Nicholas Kunysz, Katie Workun, Stephen Petryk, Dmytro Bodrukhin, Zlata Bodrukhina, Ihor Maruschak, Evelina Hodziur, Rozaliia Kushnir, Zlata Mazur, Stefan Kushnir, and to all who celebrate their birthdays. May God bless you with health, happiness and peace, for many happy years!
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES – to Darian Elgert and Hannah Dykstra on the occasion of the Baptism of their newborn son, Roland Elgert. Roland was initiated into the Church yesterday, August 9th, through the Mysteries of Baptism, Chrismation and Holy Eucharist. May God bless with health, happiness and peace, for many happy years!!!
TODAY: 40th DAY MEMORIAL DIVINE LITURGY – the Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am today will be offered for the repose of +George Kunec (40th day). A Panakhyda service will also be offered after the Divine Liturgy. Sincerest prayers and condolences to Marie Kunec, Natash (Ryan), Tina (Dustin); and granddaughters, Ruby, Zorianna and Sophia. May his memory be eternal in God.
EPISTLE READERS – the new sign-up sheet for epistle readers is posted in the parish hall. If you would like to read or chant the epistle, please sign up!
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – will take place this Tuesday, August 12, at 6:00 pm, in the parish hall.
AUG. 15: FEAST OF THE DORMITION OF THE MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS – falls on Friday, August 15, 2025. Divine Liturgy (bilingual) will be celebrated at 9:00 am and at 7:00 pm. Great Vespers and Lytia will be celebrated on Thursday, August 14, at 5:30 pm.
AUG. 24: PARISH BBQ – will take place on Sunday, August 24, after each Divine Liturgy, in the parish hall. Please join us for fellowship!
SEPT. 14: BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER – The next Bottle Drive will take place on Sunday, September 14. Bring your bottle donations before Divine Liturgy and leave them with Roman Ostapiak in the parking lot, at the silver Ford F-150 truck.
EMERGENCY BASEMENT REPAIRS – Due to water leakage into the basement, this past week, a full wall was taken apart. We found the cause of a serious leak: a 4-inch cast iron pipe with a full-length longitudinal crack, carrying waste water from the handicap washroom to the main sewage line. Plumbers were called in and the damaged line was replaced with PVC pipe. However, the pipe on the other side of the concrete wall, about 30 feet in length, is also compromised. It will need to be re-lined. The handicap washroom remains out of service until the pipe is properly repaired. The estimated cost for repair and restoration now exceeds $10,000. Donations for “Emergency Basement Repairs and Restoration” are most welcome!
CHURCH FLOOR RENOVATION PROJECT – We have received approval from Bishop Motiuk to proceed with our Church Floor Renovation Project! Also, the Eparchy has approved our grant request for $10,000.00 to assist with the project. We will need volunteers to assist. The schedule is as follows:
- Thursday, September 4, 7:00 pm – we will need four volunteers to help with clearing the Parish Hall, storing chairs and tables, and moving some furniture and other items into storage.
- Tuesday, September 9, 9:00 am – we will need four volunteers to assist with the removal of the iconostasis.
- Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 pm – we will need eight volunteers to assist with pew removal, furniture removal, and sanctuary demolition.
- Wednesday, September 10, 7:00 pm – we will need four volunteers on “stand-by” to complete any further work required. These volunteers will receive a text message Tuesday night or Wednesday morning as to whether their assistance is still required.
Sign-up sheet for volunteers is posted in the Parish Hall.
Dormition District
PLEASE PRAY FOR – We continue to pray for the health and intentions of Bob and Angie Coulter. May God grant a quick recovery to good health!
Eparchy and Community
WORLD YOUTH DAY AT HOME @ Home 3.0 – “Giving God Permission.” Young adults (18-35) are invited to a full-day faith and fellowship retreat on Saturday, August 23, at St. Sophia Parish. The day includes prayer, Divine Liturgy, inspiring talks and testimonials, small group discussions, meals, and a zabava. Cost: $75 (meals, talks, zabava)
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Contact: [email protected]
A NEW IPRAISES APP – The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton has relaunched the iPraises App — a 5 free digital tool to help you stay rooted in daily prayer and the rhythm of the Church. With iPraises, you can access the Byzantine liturgical calendar, Divine Liturgy texts, and daily prayers — including morning and evening prayers, prayers for health, family, work, and more. Let us use today’s digital tools to pause, reflect, and pray — to bring God into every part of our day. Download the app and pray with us.
SINGCON 2025 – October 23rd to the 26th at the parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Perth Amboy, NJ. SingCon is an annual gathering of cantors, choristers, choir directors, djaki, and anyone interested in the musical tradition of the Ukrainian-Greco Catholic Church. Previous gatherings were held in Parma, OH, Stamford, CT, Welland, ON, and Calgary, AB. The weekend includes workshops on liturgical and musical topics, vocal exercises, mass choir practices, and liturgical services, including vespers, matins, and the Divine Liturgy. For registration details and further information, visit our website at https://ugccmusic.com/ or our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ugccmusic (Student rates are available) Hope to see you there!