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, Darian Elgert, Wayne Kachur, Nadiia Makohin, Diane Woitas, Jeremiah Nault, Sofiia Petrenko, and to all who celebrate their birthdays. May God bless you with health, happiness and peace, for many happy years!
BLESSING OF STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND CATECHISTS – will take place on Sunday, September 28, after each Divine Liturgy.
CHURCH FLOORING PROJECT UPDATE – Unfortunately, the concrete slab lifting did not proceed as hoped. First, it was not possible to lift the floor to within a quarter of an inch of being level. As a result, more levelling compound will be required to prepare floors for tile and vinyl plank installation. Second, in the process of slab lifting, some of the foam penetrated the ducts beneath the sanctuary. Using cameras, we were able to locate two places of blockage. The next challenge will be to remove the foam and to clear the ducts. As a result of these unexpected complications, our project is currently two weeks behind schedule. The new projected date of completion is Wednesday, October 22.
NEXT BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER – will take place on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Bring your bottle donations before Divine Liturgy and leave them with Roman Ostapiak in the parking lot, at the silver Ford F-150 truck.
OCT. 1: ADULT BIBLE STUDY – will resume on Wednesday, October 1, at 7:00 pm. This year, over the course of five sessions, we will study the First Book of Samuel. English Bible Study will take place ever second Wednesday (alternating with Ukrainian) at 7:00 pm, in the parish hall. If you wish to participate in our English Bible Study, we register by sending an email message to Father Peter Babej at [email protected] or leave a message at 780-993-8037. Note: Due to space restrictions, the Bible Study will take place in the choir loft of the church.
OCT. 4: FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH – Rosary Prayer at 8:30 am; Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. Church will be open for prayer and confession from 8:00 am.
SUNDAY CATECHISM – Due to delays in our flooring project, we will not be able to start up our Sunday Catechism program on Sunday, October 5th. Classes are postponed until further notice. Registration forms are available in the church narthex (vestibule).
OCT. 11: CANTORING COURSE – An eight-week course will begin with “Tone 1” on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 5:00 pm (before Great Vespers at 5:30 pm). Each Saturday, will review the Tone for the Week (Resurrectional and Samohlasen). The course will end on Saturday, November 29th. There are two requirements for the course: you need to be able to properly sing a scale (one octave), and to read music notation. To register, please contact Fr. Peter Babej at 780-993-6037 or [email protected].
OCT. 25: PYROHY SUPPER FUNDRAISER – will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the parish hall, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Tickets: Adults (13+) – $25; children (6-12) – $10; children 5 and under – free. Frozen homemade perogies will be available for sale. 50/50 draw. For tickets, please contact Irene at 519-589-4730.
PYROHY MAKING WORKBEES – We will need volunteers to assist with preparation and pyrohy making on the following days:
- Oct. 3, 5 pm – Potato and dough preparation (7 volunteers required).
- Oct. 4, 9:30 am – Pyrohy making.
- Oct. 17, 5:00 pm – Potato and dough preparation.
- Oct. 18, 9:30 am – Pyrohy making.
The volunteer sign-up sheets are in the Parish Hall. For further information please contact Irene Ostapiak at 519-589-4730.
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!
OCT. 3: PYROHY SUPPER – will take place on Friday, October 3, 2025, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Community Hall in Carvel (next to the church). Dine-in and take-out available. Cost: $25 for ages 13+, $10 for ages 6-12, kids 5 and under are free. Tickets will be sold at the door (cash only). 50/50 Draw. Also, frozen homemade perogies for sale!
Eparchy and Community
CONCERT IN HONOUR OF THE PROTECTION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD – The organizations of the Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex invite you to commemorate the Feast of the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary together with the day of the Ukrainian Soldier – both celebrated by Ukrainians on October 1. Our concert honoring the holiday will take place on Sunday, October 5 at the Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex (9615 -153 Ave.), starting at 3 pm. The concert will include a prayer for Ukraine, performances of local Ukrainian choirs and ensembles, the youth of the Ukrainian Youth Assn. CYM, as well as recitations of poetry for the occasion. A special guest from Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, historian Dr. Yuri Shchur, will speak on the importance of the day from a historical and present-day perspective. Admission is by donation to the “Friends of the Ukrainian Armed Forces”. Please note that the concert is in Ukrainian.
ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE – Peter Pitchko will receive the laying on of hands in the sacred rite of Ordination to the Diaconate by Bishop David Motiuk at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 11, at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral. All are welcome to attend. The ordination will be followed by a light luncheon in the Parish Hall. If you are planning to attend the luncheon, you may RSVP by September 29th to [email protected] or 780-655-3717.
EPARCHIAL FALL PROGRAM GUIDE – is available for pick-up at the entrance to the parish hall.
“CALLED TO BE HOLY” MEN’S CONFERENCE – will take place on November 7-8, 2025. The conference theme is “Self-Mastery for Self-Gift, What Is It and Why Do We Need It?” Fr. Michael Winn will be our Keynote speaker.
Presentation 1 – Friday. The Inner Battlefield: Mastering the Passions in Christ. A call to serious ascetical struggle as the precondition for true self-gift.
Presentation 2 -Saturday. The Kenotic Man: Living Self-Emptying Love in a Fallen World. Moving from inner mastery to outward, Christ-like sacrificial love.
Brian Holdsworth a popular Catholic speaker will present on Saturday and will also join us for our discussion panel. Brian will talk to us about: How to be Human in an Inhuman World.
REGISTER: Scan the QR code or go to: https://tinyurl.com/Calledtobeholy25
LOCATION: Holy Spirit Seminary, 12909 – 113 Avenue NW., Edmonton.
COST: Before Oct 1 – $85.00 – commute, $145.00 – live in. After Oct 1 – $95.00 – commute, $155.00 – live in. Price includes Saturday continental breakfast, lunch and snacks. Optional Friday supper available for $20.00.
BRIDGE OF HOPE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOE CAMPAIGN – Bridge of Hope is an organization within the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton whose mission is to provide support services through sponsorship and ministering to underprivileged children in Ukraine that live at home or in orphanages. We are excited to announce that Bridge of Hope is once again organizing our annual Christmas Shoebox campaign! This year, we aim to bring joy to orphans and underprivileged children cared for by the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Western Ukraine. Shoeboxes filled with all kinds of surprises from caring Canadians, will be delivered by the sisters to underprivileged children throughout western Ukraine in time for St. Nicholas day!
How You Can Help:
- Prepare a Shoebox: Shoeboxes are easy to assemble and a wonderful way to bring families and parishioners together in a meaningful way.
- How to Pack a Shoebox: Use either a shoebox, or backpack. Choose either a boy or girl, within the following age ranges 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14. Make sure to label your shoebox with this information. Some ideas for items to pack are personal care items, school supplies, treats, clothing or toys. Please do not include liquids, loose candy, battery operated toys, or very heavy items. We also ask that you include a $7 donation to cover the shipping costs. There is a detailed list of the most needed items on our website. com
- Deliver your shoebox to your parish contact, or contact Wanda Kowalchyk directly to confirm drop-off location.
- Make a Donation: If you prefer, you can also donate funds to help us fill shoeboxes for the children. Which can also be done through the website. Or contact Wanda. See below.
Important Information:
- Website: For more details about the campaign and ideas for shoebox contents, please visit our website: com and look under “Programs”
- Contact Us: If you need assistance or more information, feel free to reach out to Wanda Kowalchyk at [email protected] or call 780-993-0216. We are also looking for volunteers at each parish to help coordinate at the parish level. If you would like to help, please contact Wanda.
- Deadline: Our goal is to have all the boxes ready to go by October 5, 2025 so that they will arrive in time for the Feast of St. Nicholas.