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 Owen Bawol, Alex Schabel, Shirley Pewar, Stefan Sokolowski, and to all who celebrate their birthdays or anniversaries. May God bless you with health, happiness and peace, for many happy years!
COFFEE SOCIAL TODAY – as usual, in the Parish Hall, after Divine Liturgy. Sincerest thanks to Sharon Holinka and Shelagh Schiller for hosting today’s Sunday social. May God bless!
DONATIONS FOR FELLOWSHIP – and social events in the parish hall are most welcome! Donations can be made directly to the church using the offering envelope and submitted during the Sunday collection. Please specify that you donation is directed towards “fellowship.”
SUNDAY CATECHISM CLASSES – Today, as usual, after the 9:00 am Divine Liturgy.
FAREWELL – today, we bid farewell to Taras and Olha Kharabara and family (children – Oleksiy, Iryna, Bohdan-Ivan, Andriy, Natalia), who are leaving for Germany this week, on Thursday, March 27. Our sincerest thanks to to Taras and Olha and family, for being the first family to initiate our second Divine Liturgy in Ukrainian for newcomers, and also for starting the Movement of Christian Families at Dormition Pairsh. Sincerest thanks to Olha Kharabara for cantoring at the 11:30 am Divine Liturgy every Sunday, and for all her hard work with our children and youth. May God bless them, grant them safe travel. In His Divine Providence, may He provide for all their needs, and in time, bring them safely back home to Ukraine.
MAR. 23: THE “NEW LIFE” CHOIR – Today, we welcome the newcomer’s choir “New Life” who will sing at the 11:30 am Divine Liturgy (Ukrainian).
MAR. 25: FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION – This year, the feast of the Annunciation falls on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 7:30 am and at 7:00 pm.
PYROHY MAKING POSTPONED – Due to the low number of volunteers signed up, the Pyrohy Making Workbee that was scheduled for March 28-29 is postponed until further notice.
FOURTH WEEK OF THE GREAT FAST – The schedule of services for the third week of the Great Fast is as follows:
Tuesday, March 25 (Annunciation)
7:30 am – Divine Liturgy
7:00 pm – Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, March 26
5:30 pm – Presanctified Liturgy
Thursday, March 27
7:30 am – Lenten Sixth Hour and Typica
7:00 pm – Presentation on the Holy Eucharist “We are People of the Eucharist” by Bishop Motiuk (English) in the Parish Hall.
7:00 pm – Way of the Cross (Ukrainian)
Friday, March 28
7:30 am – Lenten Sixth Hour and Typica
5:30 pm – Presanctified Liturgy
Saturday, March 29
9:00 am – Divine Liturgy and Panakhyda for all the faithful departed.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE GREAT FAST – Sunday, March 30: St. John of the Ladder.
INSTALLATION OF MINISTERS – Next Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the end of the 9:00 am Divine Liturgy, Bishop David will install two candidates as Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Wayne Kachur and Saul Sych.
CONFESSIONS – Father Myron Pyszcz will be hearing confessions during the 9:00 am and 11:30 am Divine Liturgies on Sunday, March 30. Also, he will be available for confessions on Holy Friday, during and after the Vespers Service at 2:00 pm.
LIST OF THE DEPARTED – During the Great Fast, we will be prayer for the repose of the souls of the departed faithful, especially by name, for the departed faithful of our parish families and friends. Please fill out the list provided in the narthex or side altar and submit it to Fr. Peter or leave it in the sacristy, or slip it under the Parish Office door. If you have already submitted a list in previous years, to update your list, call 780-489-8868 or email your updates to [email protected] Also, the binder with the names of the departed is set on the left side of the church, at the icons of Jesus and Mary. You may add names directly to your list.
EASTER HAIVKY – Children’s rehearsal for Easter Haivky are currently taking place every Friday, at 6:30 pm. All children are welcome to participate!
MAR. 27: EPARCHIAL LENTEN SERIES 2025 “THIS IS MY BODY” – A Journey into the Eucharist Begins! On Thursday, March 27, 7:00-8:30 pm, Bishop David Motiuk will deliver a presentation on the Eucharist titled “We are People of the Eucharist.” The presentation will take place in the Parish Hall at Dormition Church, 15608 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton. If you cannot attend in person, you may join this session on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/Lentenseries2025.
APR. 3: CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUP. Mothers are welcome to bring their children for an informal playgroup time, which will take place on Thursday, April 3, 9:30 am.
APR. 12: PASKA BREAD AND PYSANKY MAKING FOR CHILDREN AND PARENT/S – is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Children (with parent/s) will make a paska bread to take home. While waiting for bread to rise and to bake, they will also have the opportunity to make pysanky in the parish hall. Lunch will be provided for all participants. The sign-up sheet is posted in the parish hall, or let Sharon Holinka know that you will be participating by sending an email to: [email protected]. Cost: $5.00 per person. Please register by April 9th. Thank you!
PASKA BREAD PRE-ORDERS – If you wish to pre-order Paska Breads (two sizes available), please fill out the form and submit it to Sharon Holinka, or the parish office. The pick-up dates for pre-orders are: Sunday, April 13 (after Divine Liturgy); and Wednesday, April 16 (after Presanctified, 7-8 pm).
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULE – is available today of pick-up in the vestibule.
APR. 18-19: HOLY FRIDAY PRAYER VIGIL – will begin with the Vespers Service on Holy Friday, April 18, at 2:00 pm, and will continue throughout the day and overnight, until the morning of Holy Saturday. The sign-up sheet is available in the parish hall. For more information, speak to Catherine Tamsett, the vigil coordinator, during the Sunday Social, or via email at [email protected]
APR. 25: MEN’S NIGHT – The next Men’s Night is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 25. Since there is no fasting on this day, we will host a BBQ supper. The schedule is as follows:
6:30 pm – BBQ Supper
7:00 pm – Rosary or Akathist Prayer
7:30 pm – Presentation on the Holy Shroud of Turin. Presenter: Ed Hecker.
If you plan to attend, please let us know by contacting Fr. Peter Babej at [email protected].
NEW BBQ – The Men’s Group is in the process of purchasing a new BBQ for our parish. If you would like to assist with this project, please use the regular offering envelope and make a donation to the ‘Men’s Group” for the purchase of a BBQ. Thank you!
APR. 26-27: SOLEMN HOLY CONFESSION PROGRAM – the last Saturday session will take place on April 5, 2025. There will be no session on Saturday, April 12, due to the paska and pysanky making from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm that day. First Solemn Confession will take place on Saturday, April 26, at 1:00 pm. First Solemn Communion will take place on Sunday, April 27, at both Divine Liturgies.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP – If you would like to become a registered member of Dormition Parish, please fill out the registration form provided in the vestibule. You can leave it with Fr. Peter, or in the sacristy, or slip it under the Parish Office door.
FOOD BANK DRIVE – Please leave your donations in the designated box in the church vestibule. Sincere thanks to all who have made donations to our Food Bank Drive! May God bless!
Dormition District Parishes
DIVINE LITURGY SCHEDULE IN DISTRICT PARISHES – Divine Liturgies during the Great Fast will be celebrated on the following Sundays:
- Sunday, March 16, 4:00 pm – Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Church, Carvel.
- Sunday, April 6, 4:00 pm – Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Church, Carvel.
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER VIGIL – the following services will be celebrated at St. Nicholas Church in Carvel.
- Holy Friday, April 18
10:00 am – Vespers, Procession, and Veneration of the Holy Shroud
- Holy Saturday, April 19
6:00 pm – Midnight Office
7:00 pm – Resurrection Matins
8:00 pm – Easter Divine Liturgy
PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND RECOVERY – Please continue to pray for Steve and Edna Borynec, Fred Shaigec, and Robert Coulter.
CATECHISM FOR CHILDREN – at St. Nicholas Parish in Carvel, will take place at 3:40 pm, 20 minutes before the Liturgy.
CONFESSIONS – Father Peter will be available to hear confessions from 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm.
Eparchy and Community
THIS IS MY BODY – EPARCHIAL LENTEN SERIES. Join this series of 3 evenings meant to inform and encourage reflection as we prepare for Pascha. This year we will focus on that which is central to our faith and worship: The Eucharist. You are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions. No registration is necessary. There is a Zoom link for the first session only. The other two sessions are in person. Join us on Thursdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
Thursday, March 27 – Presenter: Bishop David Motiuk – We are People of the Eucharist – If you cannot attend in person, join this session on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/Lentenseries2025
Thursday, April 3 – “Jesus Thirsts – The Miracle of the Eucharist” Watch the newly released documentary feature film (1hr 33 min). There is no cost, but there will be a donation basket at the door to help cover the cost to the Eparchy of showing the movie. Tickets will be limited by the hall capacity. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/JesusThirstsEparchy
Thursday, April 10 – Eucharist Miracles around the World – Explore the exhibit prepared by Blessed Carlo Acutis before his untimely death in 2006 at the age of 15 years. There are over 149 panels which document these miracles. The exhibition will be open 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm to be viewed at your leisure. Learn more about it before you go: http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/
LOCATION: Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God Parish 15608 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB. If you have other questions: [email protected], 780-424-5496. You can also find the Zoom link on the Eparchy of Edmonton website: www.eeparchy.com.
GRIEF AS A JOURNEY – Please join us if you have experienced the loss of a loved one. Grief as a Journey is an 11-week grief support group for those searching for support in their grief over the loss of a loved one. Using video presentations and group discussion, we will build community, gain a better understanding of what we are experiencing, and give and receive support and encouragement while journeying together through mourning. DATES & TIMES: Tuesdays April 8 – June 17, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. LOCATION: Edmonton Eparchy Pastoral Centre, 9645 – 108 Avenue. COST: $20.00 to cover materials. REGISTER: 780-424-5496 or [email protected]
BUILDING HOPE AND DIGNITY – Mark Your Calendar – Did you know that the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is active in 26 parishes across the Archdiocese of Edmonton? Over 600 volunteers worked in 2024 to assist a total of 14,933 people in urgent need (including 6,177 children) in their local area. In their mission to serve Christ through the poor, Vincentians deliver food/grocery cards, beds, furniture, housewares, transit tickets and more to whoever needs their help, regardless of the circumstance. They also ship containers of food and other goods to 9 communities in the Western Arctic. Requests for help, especially for food and beds, have skyrocketed over the last two years, so the SSVP Edmonton Central Council is holding its first-ever fundraising Gala on June 5 at the Chateau Lacombe. Please consider joining us for an evening of fine dining, inspiring speakers, and a chance to win a great prize in our raffle or live auction. Tickets are $250 or $2000 for a table of 8, part of which will be returned as a tax receipt. To buy your tickets or make a donation, visit https://bit.ly/SSVP-Gala-2025. For more information: [email protected] or 825-582-SSVP (7787).
LOOKING FOR WORK – A very nice lady from Ivano Frankivsk is looking for work in Edmonton as a live in caregiver for a senior or nanny with a family. She is 64 and speaks only Ukrainian and some Polish. She is a great cook, cleaner and garden. She loves to embroider and is a hard worker. Part of her payment would be room and board. She is currently living at the Sister Servants house in Mundare, Alberta. She can be contact directly: Oksana Storozh: 587-280-9826.
THE ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE – will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Alberta Legislature, 10800 97th Avenue, Edmonton, 12:30 pm.