Dormition Parish (Edmonton)

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 Irene Ostapiak, Robin Orysiuk, Diane Woitas, and to all who celebrate their birthdays or wedding anniversaries. May God bless you with health, happiness and peace! Many Happy Years!!!

MANY HAPPY YEARS – Our best wishes and God’s blessings to Roman and Irene Ostapiak, who celebrated their wedding anniversary this past week. May God bless you with health, happiness and peace, for many happy years! Mnohaya Lita!!!

COFFEE SOCIAL AND FELLOWSHIP – the Parish Hall today, after Divine Liturgy.

NEW SIGN-UP SHEET – We are looking for volunteers to assist with the Sunday Coffee Socials. Please volunteer and sign up!

OCT. 1: HOLY PROTECTION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD – Divine Liturgy (Bilingual) will be offered on Tuesday, October 1, at 5:30 pm.

OCT. 13: SUNDAY POT-LUCK – will take place on Sunday, October 13, (Thanksgiving Long-Weekend) after the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy. If you are able to bring a food donation, please sign up on the list posted in the vestibule.

ADULT BAPTISM AND CHRISMATION – On Saturday, October 5, 2:00 PM, Owen Chubb will be initiated into the Catholic Church through Baptism and Chrismation.

ADULT BAPTISM AND CHRISMATION – On Saturday, October 19, 2:00 PM, Ryan Rouse will be initiated into the Catholic Church through Baptism and Chrismation.

EPARCHIAL COLLECTION FOR SEMINARIES AND VOCATIONS – takes place during the month of September. All donations are designated for Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary, Edmonton; Basilian House of Studies, Edmonton; Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate Novitiate, Winnipeg; Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytysky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies, Toronto.

CHILDREN’S PLAY GROUP (ENGLISH). Mothers are welcome to bring their children for an informal playgroup time on Thursday, October 10th, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am (every 2nd Thursday of the month). For more information, contact Catherine Tamsett at <[email protected]>

DORMITION UCWLC BRANCH – purchased and delivered fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, cheese, turkey slices, Gobo Squeezes and granola bars, Monday morning, September 23rd, to Our Lady of Peace School. Heartfelt gratitude and appreciation were expressed by the staff for doing our best to fulfill the specific requests that they had submitted. The principal of the school, Sonja Willier, was very thankful. She said that information about our support of the school’s children will be published in the school’s newsletter.

BIBLE STUDY (ENGLISH)Wednesdays at 6:45 PM, in the Parish Hall. We are studying the Book of the Prophet Isaiah.

BIBLE STUDY (UKRAINIAN)Thursdays at 6:30 PM, in the Parish Hall. We are studying the historical timeline of salvation, beginning with the Book of Genesis and ending with the Book of Revelation.

OCT. 15: 40th DAY DIVINE LITURGY AND PANAKHYDA – for the repose of the soul of the servant of God +Peter Opryshko will take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Dormition Parish, 7:00 PM.

OCT. 25: MEN’S NIGHT – Our next Men’s Night will take place on Friday, October 25, 7:00 PM. Kyle Wirachowsky will give his faith testimony. Also, we will begin our study of the Apostolic Letter, Dies Domini, promulgated by Pope St. John Paul II on May 31, 1998. If you are planning to attend, please contact Fr. Peter Babej at [email protected].

ENGLISH CLASSES FOR NEWCOMERS – The planned start of the English language classes at our Parish has been delayed. We are currently conducting a search and interviews for instructors. Please watch the church bulletin for further updates. Thank you.

OCT. 27: SOUP, BUN & PIE – will take place on Sunday, October 27, after each Liturgy.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT – “We have two 2-bedroom units available at Abby Road Housing Cooperative starting October 1st. Located at 10950 82ave, we are minutes from transit, the U of A, and next door to a grocery store in a vibrant community. Pet friendly, family friendly. Housing charge is $1,308. For more info visit Abbyroadhousing.ca or email Trent Peacock at [email protected]

FOOD BANK DRIVE In response to this urgent need, let all of us be generous in donation food to those who are in need of assistance. Please leave your donations in the designated box in the church vestibule.

Dormition District

LITURGY SCHEDULE – Divine Liturgies will be celebrated on the following Sundays:
Sun. Oct. 6, 4:00 pm – St. Nicholas, Carvel
Sun. Oct. 20, 4:00 pm – St. Nicholas, Carvel
Sun. Nov. 3, 4:00 pm – St. Nicholas, Carvel
Sun. Nov. 17, 4:00 pm – St. Nicholas, Carvel

PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RECOVERY – Please continue to pray for Steve Borynec and his quick recovery to good health!

CATECHISM FOR CHILDREN – will take place at 3:40 pm, 20 minutes before the beginning of the Divine Liturgy.

CONFESSIONS – Father Peter will be available to her confessions from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

Eparchy and Community

PRAYER WARRIORS NEEDED – Help us cover the Pro-Life Movement and the Back Porch in prayer by signing up to pray at our chapel. Come pray with the Bubble Zone for vulnerable women and children, in their 11th hour, right across the street from the abortion clinic in Edmonton. We are looking for individuals who can commit to at least one hour per month. To start the registration process, go to alies.ca/get-involved. The Back Porch: 10958 124 Street NW, 780-421-9941. [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: THE EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES OF THE WORLD – Designed and created by the Servant of God, Carlo Acutis. Exhibition Location: St. Joseph’s Cathedral-Basilica – O’Leary Hall, 10044 – 113 Street, Edmonton, AB. Exhibit Times: October 12, 13, and 15-20. 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. For information, call 780-488-7295 or [email protected].

OCT. 18-19: WOMEN OF DIGNITY: AUTHENTIC CATHOLIC WOMEN – You are invited to join our journey for holiness, October 18-19, 2024. WHERE? Holy Family Parish, 75 Poirier Avenue, St. Albert, AB. SPEAKERS: Rita Taylor, Rachel Wong. Details and Online Registration Link www.catholicfamilyministries.com.

NOV. 1-2: MEN’S CONFERENCE AND RETREAT “CALLED TO BE HOLY” – All Men! You are invited to attend the 9th annual “Called to be Holy,” Men’s Conference & Retreat Nov 1 & 2, 2024. Being Truly Human: Growing In Holiness. In a world full of distractions and pressures, the call to be holy can feel distant.  This November, are you ready to step away from the noise and join us to grow closer to God, and to be a better father, husband, and servant of God? This year’s theme, “Being Truly Human – Our Growth in Holiness,” invites us to reflect on what it means not only to live as men but to be truly human— created in the image and likeness of God. In today’s world, where challenges abound, this conference will provide participants with tools, encouragement, and brotherhood. Together, we’ll explore the path to holiness and discover what it means to live as the men God has created us to be. Dates & Times: Nov 1, 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm., Nov 2, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Location: Holy Spirit Seminary, 12909 – 113 Avenue NW., Edmonton.

  • Before Oct 1 – $85.00 – commute, $145.00 – live in.
  • After Oct 1 – $95.00 – commute, $155.00 – live in.

Price includes Saturday breakfast, lunch & snacks. Optional Friday supper available for $20.00. Students receive a 10% discount.  Apply STUDENT24 promo code.

Contact: Bernadette: 780-424-5496 or email: [email protected]

Registration: Deadline to register is Oct 25. A limited number of rooms are available for overnight stays.  Go to https://tinyurl.com/Calledtobeholy2024

PRIESTLY ORDINATION – Bishop David, having consulted the Sacred Orders and Ministries Commission, will confer the laying-on-of-hands of Priestly Ordination upon the following candidates:

Deacon John Vizza, 10:00 am Divine Liturgy and Priestly Ordination, Saturday, November 16, Saint Josaphat Cathedral, Edmonton; and

Deacon Orion Wiebe, 11:00 am Divine Liturgy and Priestly Ordination, Saturday, December 7, Assumption (Dormition) Parish, Calgary. We pray for our priestly candidates and for vocations!