by Archbishop Joseph Raya (1916-2005) “The glory of God is a man (or woman) fully alive,” said St. Irenaeus in the second century. To be fully alive and vibrant is to be a sharer in the life of the Trinity and bathed in the goodness of God. Theosis, or divinization, the union of our humanity…
Author: Holy Eucharist Parish
The Dormition Fast
From the book, A Byzantine Rite Liturgical Year, by Fr. Julian Katrij, OSBM, translated by Fr. Demtrius Wysochansky, OSBM. Christians of the first centuries always prepared themselves for great feasts with fasting and prayer. Gradually shorter or longer fasts developed from this sacred practice. The Great Fast before the glorious feast of the Pasch occupies first…
National Holodomor Awareness Tour Mobile Classroom in Winnipeg
The award-winning National Holodomor Awareness Tour Mobile Classroom (aka The Holodomor Bus) will be available for public visits at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights from October 27-October 30, 2022. Viewing Schedule:October 27 – 4 pm-7 pmOctober 28 – 10 am-5 pmOctober 29 – 10 am-5 pmOctober 30 – 10 am-5 pm
UCWLC Craft Sale a Success!
After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the UCWLC went forward with their annual Craft and Ukrainian Food Sale on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at our Parish Centre. It was a tremendous success for crafters and visitors alike!
Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God
Attributed to Modestus of Jerusalem When she had successfully completed her voyage through life, the human ship which had carried her God reached the haven of perfect peace beside the helmsman of the world who, with her help, had saved the human race from the flood of godlessness and sin, and given it life. He…