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BEST WISHES – Birthday blessings and best wishes to Jessica Arinabar, Marko, Anthony Setlack, Tasha Orysiuk, Nola Sokolowski, Julianna Bryson, Iris Kirschner, Jonathan Sharek, and to all who celebrate their birthdays or anniversaries. May God bless you with health, happiness and peace!
WELCOME AND BEST WISHES – Our warmest welcome and best wishes to Owen Chubb, who is enrolled today as a catechumen, at the 9:30 am Divine Liturgy. May God bless you and guide you, as you beginning your journey of preparation towards Baptism, Chrismation, and the Most Holy Eucharist!
MEN’S NIGHT – The next Men’s Night is scheduled to take place this Friday, May 24, at 7:00 pm. THEME: “Be A Man – Becoming the Man God Created You to Be” a book written by Fr. Larry Richards. Fr. Larry is a popular, captivating preacher and a favorite speaker at men’s conferences. He is a pastor of an inner-city parish in Erie, Pennsylvania. He also hosts his own daily national radio show on Relevant Radio.
SINCEREST THANKS – to Sharon Holinka for providing snacks for our last Men’s Night; and also, thanks to all the men who brought beverages. God bless!
SPECIAL THANK YOU – to all who are working at the Parish Casino on April 16 & 17 including: Oksana Boucher, Ivan Dochenetz, Janet & Steve Konowalec, Roman Konowalec, Sheila & Daryl Leiding, Iryna Laschuk, Chris Lirette, Delores Noga, Irene & Roman Ostapiak, Rony Romaya, Alex Schabel, Justin & Stacey Schabel, Virginia Sharek, Helen Sirman, Jason Waywitka. May God bless you for generously giving your time for this vital fundraising project for the Parish!
NEW PARISH COUNCIL FOR 2024-2025 – The following 12 parishioners will serve as voting members on Parish Council for the 2024-2025 year:
Chair, Iryna Laschuk;
Vice-Chair 1, Steve Konowalec;
Vice-Chair 2, Ihor Holinka;
Treasurer, Sheila Leiding;
Assistant Treasurer, Roman Ostapiak;
Financial Council Chair, Alex Schabel;
Secertary, Chris Lirette;
Director 1-year, Roman Workun;
Director 2-year, Helen Sirman;
Director 3-year, Kyle Wirachowsky;
Past Chair, Alex Schabel;
UCWLC Branch, Virgina Sharek;
Men’s Group, Wayne Kachur.
Sincerest thanks to all who served on Parish Council for the 2023-2024 year; and sincerest thanks to all who have volunteered to serve on Parish Council for the 2024-2025 year! God bless!
SAFE ENVIRONMENTS – In an effort to align with eparchial safety policies, volunteers in our parish can expect an email from John Vizza with a link to the Safe Environments site so that they may complete the 46-minute course. As well, they will receive an email from me regarding documents to sign. Volunteers that work with vulnerable parishioners will also receive from me links for a police check. All documents are to be submitted to me and they will be placed in the church’s vault for safekeeping.
BIBLE STUDY –We will begin the study of the Book of Exodus on Wednesday, April 17th, at 6:45 pm (immediately after the 5:30 pm Divine Liturgy). All are welcome!
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING – is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24 (Mid-Pentecost), 6:45 PM (after the 5:30 pm Divine Liturgy).
CEREAL DRIVE – In support of Our Lady of Peace School, Dormition UCWLC is collecting nutritious boxed cereal until the end of April. This Cereal Drive is a response to a request made by the social worker of the Catholic School Board to help alleviate the food insecurity faced by some of the families whose children attend that school. Please bring your donations to the church hall. Thank you for participating in this drive!
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 find out more and start the registration process, go to alies.ca/get-involved. The Back Porch: 10958 124 Street NW, 780-421-9941. [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. The following is a list of suggestions. Please leave your donations in the designated box in the church vestibule:
- Canned beans without pork
- Canned fish, meat, milk, stew, soups
- Canned fruit, vegetables, beans
- Dry cereals, beans, lentils, pasta, rice
- Baby formula, baby food, diapers
- Peanut butter (500g), jams
- Healthy school snacks
- Pasta & canned pasta sauce
- Cookies, crackers, packaged meals
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, flour, oil
- Salad dressings, ketchup
- Mustard, pickles
- Toothpaste, toilet paper, bar soap
- Bath wash, razors, deodorant, dish soap.
NOTE: If you wish to make a monetary donation, cheques can be sent to: Edmonton Food Bank, P.O. Box 62061, Edmonton AB, T5M 4B5.
FIRST FRIDAY – May 3, 2024. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 7:00 AM.
FIRST SATURDAY – May 4, 2024. Rosary at 8:30 AM; Divine Liturgy at 9:00 AM, followed by renewal of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
FEAST OF THE HOLY ASCENSION – Thursday, May 9, 2024. Divine Liturgy (Bilingual) will be celebrated at 7:00 PM.
PANAKHYDA SERVICE – at St. Michael’s Cemetery will take place on Saturday, May 4, at 1:00 pm. We will begin with a service at the main cross, and then bless individual graves. To schedule a grave blessing, please contact Fr. Peter at 780-993-8037 or [email protected].
PANAKHYDA SERVICE – at Westlawn Cemetery will take place on Saturday, May 11, at 1:00 pm. To schedule a grave blessing, please contact Fr. Peter at 780-993-8037 or [email protected].
OTHER CEMETERIES – To schedule a grave blessing at another cemetery, please contact Fr. Peter at 780-993-8037 or [email protected].
THURSDAY, MAY 9 – ALBERTA MARCH FOR LIFE. Join thousands at this peaceful even to show the size, strength and solidarity of the pro-life movement to the public and government. The events of the day are as follows:
10:00 AM – Pro-Life Mass at St. Joseph’s Basilica, Edmonton.
12:00 PM – Gathering at the Alberta Legislature, Violet King Henry Plaza. Parking – East.
12:30 PM – Speakers and Witnesses.
1:00 PM – Short March.
1:30 PM – Closing Speeches.
6:00 PM – Rose Dinner. Dinner and Dialogue with Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at the Polish Hall, 10960 – 104th Street, Edmonton. Tickets: $60 per person. For more information or to register online visit: albertamarchforlife.com
CAMP OSELIA WORKBEE – The Camp Oselia Society is planning a spring work bee at the Camp on Saturday, 04 May 2024. We are in need of several volunteers to aide with the work that is required. If you have been a past attendant, camper, or counsellor at the camp, this would a great chance for you to rekindle some of those fond memories. We also welcome volunteers who have never been out there to come and experience the facility. The camp is located on Hwy 16, past Wabamun. Please reply to Daryl Leiding at [email protected] or Sheila Leiding at [email protected] if you are planning on coming. Lunch will be provided for those who are planning to come and volunteer. Everyone is welcome to stay the night in the Dorm and stay for Liturgy on Sunday morning. Again, numbers are required for this as well as we will be having a barbecue for dinner on Saturday, and close with a lunch on Sunday after liturgy. Those who would like to stay the night must bring their own bedding and toiletries. All volunteers are welcome to stay for a night of fellowship and enjoy Camp Oselia.
EDMONTON UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL – May 24 & 25, 2024 at the Borden Park. Free Entry! Bring lawn chairs.
CAMP OSELIA CHILDREN’S CAMP – Camp Oselia Eparchial Children’s Camp will take place from June 30-July 5 and July 7-12 for children going into grades 3-9. This year’s theme is “On the Case: Discover Who Jesus Is.” Each week is filled with Eastern Catholic teachings and a variety of camp activities, such as: swimming, archery, sports, canoeing, games, campfires, arts-and-crafts, etc. Programming takes is in both English and Ukrainian. Campers may attend one or both weeks. For more information and to register, visit www.camposelia.com. For inquiries about volunteer opportunities, please contact Deacon Cyril at [email protected]
ALTAR BOY’S CAMP – Calling all Knights of the Altar! The Eparchial Altar Boy camp will be held August 5 to 10, 2024 at Camp St. Basil’s for boys ages 7 years and older. The overnight camp is not only for boys who currently serve, but for those who are interested in learning about the many jobs involved in serving. The camp provides an opportunity for the boys to further develop their knowledge of serving, the important role they do, their Ukrainian Catholic Faith, and each other. The camp also includes sports, crafts, other activities and great food. Registration information will be available in the coming weeks. For further information at this time, contact Ken Stelmach at [email protected].
CALLING ALL GOLFERS! – The Holy Eucharist Parish Social Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, 1:00 PM, at RUNDLE PARK GOLF COURSE 2902 118 Ave NW. Cost: $100 includes: 18 holes/shotgun start. Everyone rides on a power cart. Holes prizes with bagged lunch, Registration Deadline May 15 2024. Contact: Darrell Holowaychuk to arrange 4-somes @ [email protected]
DIRECT DEPOSIT – If you are interested in transferring your Sunday donations to a monthly direct deposit, please contact Ivone at the parish office at (780) 489-8868 or email [email protected]