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].
SINCEREST THANKS – to all who came out last weekend to assist with the decoration of the church and parish hall for the Christmas-Theophany season; and to all who assisted with all the gift preparations, the concert preparations, and the breakfast preparation and service last Sunday. Finally, special thanks to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the patron saint of children, who faithfully visits us every year. Also, thank you to all the angels that faithfully accompany him! God bless!
NO CATECHISM TODAY – There will be no catechism classes today. We will take a break for the Christmas-Theophany season. Catechism will resume on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
DORMITION UCWLC CHRISTMAS CHARITY CAMPAIGN – In keeping with the spirit of St. Nicholas of supporting the poor in our community, Dormition UCWLC invites you to contribute to our annual Christmas charity campaign! Kindly purchase new socks, mitts, gloves, scarves or winter hats, and deposit them in the decorated Christmas box, located in our parish hall. DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS IS NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22.
FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS – Donations to the UCWLC for Christmas flowers are most welcome!
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER – Greg Ostopowich, Sharon Holinka, Helen Sirman, and all who are dealing with health issues.
CHRISTMAS-THEOPHANY SCHEDULE – is available for pick up today in the vestibule.
DEC. 24: CHRISTMAS EVE – Please note that this is a day of strict fasting and abstinence from meat, dairy and egg products in preparation for the feast of the Nativity of Christ. As the first star appears in the evening sky on Christmas Eve, the feast of the Nativity of Christ begins – with the family together for the Holy Supper. The Lenten character of this meal reminds us that Jesus was born not into wealth, in a royal palace, but into poverty, in a humble cave, amidst the poor of the world.
The Nativity Fast ends with the service of Great Compline and Lytia, which will take place at Dormition Parish on Tuesday, December 24, 9:30 PM.
The Festal Divine Liturgy for Christmas will take place on Christmas Eve, December 24, at 10:30 PM.
DEC. 25: CHRISTMAS DAY – The second Festal Divine Liturgy (Bilingual) will be celebrated on Christmas Day, at 9:30 AM. At this Liturgy, we welcome the Choir of Ukrainian newcomers to Canada!
DEC. 26: SYNAXIS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD – Divine Liturgy (Bilingual) will be celebrated at 9:30 am.
DEC. 27: ST. STEPHEN THE PROTOMARTYR – Divine Liturgy (Bilingual) will be celebrated at 9:00 am.
DEC. 28: SATURDAY AFTER THE NATIVITY – Divine Liturgy (Bilingual) will be celebrated at 9:00 am.
JAN 1: NEW YEAR’S DAY – Divine Liturgy (English), 10:00 am; and Divine Liturgy (Ukrainian), 12:00 noon.
BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER – to financially support Dormition Parish and its projects, collect your recyclable bottles in blue bags over the upcoming holidays! We will have two designated dates set for drop-off (to be announced next Sunday) when Winterburn Bottle Depot will have a trailer set-up in our parking lot for easy drop-off.
FIRST SOLEMN COMMUNION & CONFESSION CLASSES 2025 – Children who are 7 years old and up are welcome to register! Weekly classes in English will begin on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Classes in Ukrainian will begin the same day, January 18, 2025, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. To register, please contact Dobr. Donna Babej or Fr. Peter Babej.
BIBLE STUDY PILGRIMAGE (ENGLISH) – A STUDY OF THE HOLY LAND AS THE FIFTH GOSPEL. The Holy Land, as the place of Jesus’ public ministry, can be understood as a “Fifth Gospel.” Two of the four Evangelists, namely Mark and John, reveal profound knowledge of the landscape where Jesus lived, preached, and ministered. On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 6:45 PM, join us for a six-week spiritual pilgrimage that will take us from Dormition Parish Hall to the Holy Land, in preparation for the Great Fast. The material presented will be based on two books published by the Catholic priest, monk archeologist and scholar, Fr. Bargil Pixner O.S.B.: “With Jesus through Galilee according to the Fifth Gospel,” and “With Jesus in Jerusalem, His first and last days in Judea.” To register your attendance, please notify Fr. Peter at [email protected].
BIBLE STUDY (UKRAINIAN) – HISTORY OF SALVATION TIMELINE. On Thursday, December 19, 6:30 PM, we will complete our study of the Book of Exodus. Please complete the reading of Exodus. In the New Year, we will resume our Ukrainian Bible Study on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 6:30 PM, with the study of the Book of Numbers and the next period of salvation history known as “The Wanderings.”
SAFE ENVIRONMENTS – This is a friendly reminder to all those who received an email regarding Safe Environments. Please complete and submit documents to Chris Lirette as soon as possible. It is important that we align with the eparchial guidelines that ensure the safety of all parishioners. Chris Lirette, Parish Council Secretary.
FOOD BANK DRIVE – In response to this urgent need at this time, 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.
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP – If you would like to be registered as an active member of Dormition Parish, please fill out the “Registration Form” located in the vestibule (narthex) and submit it to Fr. Peter, or slip it under the Parish Office door. Upon registration, the treasurer will issue an “envelope number” for income tax purposes, and you will be notified by email.
Eparchy and Community
ONE-DAY RETREAT FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS – Struggling with life’s big decisions? Feeling uncertain about your path? Discover God’s Plan for You! Young adults (18-30), join us for The Prayer Path of Ruth Retreat – a day to reflect, pray, and find clarity through God’s guidance. Together, we’ll explore the inspiring story of the Book of Ruth with Hieromonk Gregory Hrynkiw, who will guide us in finding God’s navigation in our lives.
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Where: Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary, Edmonton, AB.
Cost: $50 (includes breakfast & lunch).
Gain wisdom, grow in faith, and connect with others on the same journey.