Movie Review Links Now Open

In order to assist families in making the best of their shared movie and cinema experiences, we are please to offer the beginnings of what we hope to be a long list of movie reviews sites that rate current and past films against the faith and morals we hold dear. Click on the Family Life link on the left menu.

Rt. Rev. Mitrat Vladimir Olach Reposes in the Lord

The Rt. Rev. Mitrat Vladimir Olach reposed in the Lord in the early morning hours of November 26, 2007. He was born October 22, 1916 in Torcynovyci, pov. Sambir, Ukraine. He was ordained to the Holy Presbyterate January 19, 1948 by Bishop Basil Ladyka.

Funeral Services are as follows:
Christ the King Church, Winnipeg
Priestly Parastas: Sunday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Divine Liturgy: Monday December, 03 at 10:00 a.m.

Archeparchial Marriage Preparation Course Announced

At the recent Clergy Conference, it was announced that the Archeparchy of Winnipeg would again hold a marriage preparation course during Great Lent 2008 at Holy Family Parish in Winnipeg. The exact dates will be released in the near future. However, engaged couples wanting to participate in this course should advise their pastor, and fill in the registration form available here.

Encounter 2008 - The Gathering of Clergy and Religious of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada

In 2005, we, the bishops and clergy, together with the monastics, religious sisters, seminarians and clergy wives gathered together in Winnipeg, to pray and discern about our vocation in the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada. Even though for many years our laity have met regularly through Eparchial Congresses and National Conventions, this was the first time in the history of our Church in Canada that such a gathering was held for the clergy and religious. Much hope was expressed and many ideas were shared. Most importantly there was common consensus that such gatherings should continue in order to better serve our Church in Canada and its many needs. Full Text >>>

Зустріч 2008 - Зустріч духовенства й монашества украïнськоï католицькоï Церкви Канади

У 2005 році ми, Єпископи й священники разом з монахами, преподобними сестрами, семінаристами та панями добордійками зустрілись в м. Вінніпезі, щоб разом помолитися та глибше розпізнати своє покликання в украïнській католицькій Церкві в Канаді. Хоч минулими роками миряни нашоï церкви часто стрічалися на Єпрахіяльних Конґресах або на Крайових З'ïздах для духовенства й монашества, це була в історіï нашоï канадськоï Церкви перша Зустріч такого типу. Підчас цих днів відчувався великий дух надіï—серця й думки розкрилися один одному. Але, найголовніший висновок “Зустрічі 2005” це те, що ці Зустрічі повинні продовжуватися на користь нашоï Церкви в Канаді, яка має дуже багато потреб. Повний текст >>>

Pastoral Letter on the 75th Anniversary of the Holodomor - the Man-Made Famine in Ukraine (1932-1935)

This year people of Ukrainian descent throughout the world will initiate plans to mark the 75th anniversary of the Holodomor – the man-made famine in Ukraine that occurred in 1932-1933.

This great tragedy continues to cry out to the world for its recognition as a crime against humanity and pleads never to be erased from the memory of the human race. Although the lands and people of Ukraine have suffered famine as a natural phenomenon throughout history, never was such an atrocity purposely engineered and enacted upon our people for political motives. This indeed was as an act of genocide by the government of the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin. How should we remember this event, as we approach its 75th anniversary? Full Text >>>

Пасторальний лист з приводу 75-річчя пам’яті голодомору —штучного голоду в Україні (1932-1933)

Цього року усі, хто є Украïнського походження у цілому світі, готуються відзначити 75 річницю Голодомору—штучного голоду в Украïні в 1932-1933 роках.

Ця жахлива подія надалі палко закликає світ признати ций злочин проти людства і благає, щоб цей злочин ніколи не стерся у пам’яті людства. Хоч украïнська земля та ïï нарід не один раз у своïй історіï відчули голод як стихійне лихо, але ніколи раніше такий жорстокий акт проти нашого народу не був навмисно спровокований та виконаний через політичні причини. Це був акт геноциду, придуманий Йосифом Сталіном і виконаний владою Совєтського Союзу. Повний текст >>>

On the 2008 International Eucharistic Congress and the Ukrainian Catholic Church

With the arrival of our early pioneers to Canada, the Ukrainian Catholic Church soon took root on Canadian soil. The first settlers arrived in 1891 and by 1897, the first Ukrainian Catholic Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Father Nestor Dmitriv, satisfying the spiritual hunger that our people felt for the sacramental mysteries, especially for the Most Holy Eucharist. After the arrival of the first permanent clergy in 1902, the sacramental life of our faithful was further secured. Full Text >>>

Євхаристійний Конґрес 2008, Квебек та Украïнська католицька церква у Канаді

З приïздом перших піонерів з Украïни у 1891 році, украïнська католицька церква пустила коріння в Канадську родючу землю. У 1897 році Всесвітліший отець Нестор Дмитрів відправив першу Божественну Літургію на Канадських нивах. До того часу наші люди страждали від браку Святих Тайн. Не було кому, задовольнити ïхню духовну спрагу, а особливо не було кому, підживлювати Тайною Євхаристією ïхні душі. Уже після прибуття постійного духовенства у 1902 році духовне життя наших перших піонерів було краще упевнене. Повний текст >>>

Prayer for the Canonization of the Servant of God, Metropolitan Andrew Sheptytsky

At present, proceedings for glorification in the community of Saints are taking place in Rome. To procure this blessing of God for our Church and nation, our entire community must understand the power and meaning of supplications, fervent prayers, virtuous life, good deeds and sacrifices for the attainment of this objective.

Let us not forget to say at least “Our Father” and a “Hail Mary”, and add this prayer for the glorification of the Servant of God, Metropolitan Andrew:

“Lord Jesus Christ, You always reward your faithful servants not only with the singular gifts of Your Love, but also with the eternal reward of sainthood in heaven, and many times with the glorification among the people of Your Church here on earth.

I humbly beseech You to so glorify Your faithful servant Andrew Sheptytskyi. Throughout his virtuous life, though full of trials and sufferings, he was a good shepherd of his flock and a great champion of Church Unity. Through his intercession send us new shepherds and vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Through his intercession grant me the special favor that I humbly ask for... Through his intercession and glorification grant to our entire nation the great gift of Christian Unity and freedom. Amen”.

The Servant of God, Andrew Sheptytsky, was born on July 29,1865 in Prylbychi, W. Ukraine. As a young student Roman Sheptytskyi had already made up his mind to become a priest and monk of the Eastern Rite. During an audience he revealed his intentions to Pope Leo XIII, who embraced him paternally and said: "Son, thou hast chosen the better part". Having overcome the opposition of his father, he entered the Basilian noviciate in 1888, and assumed Andrew for his name.

Ordained in 1892, he soon held various posts in his Order: master of novices, professor of theology and rector. He was consecrated bishop in 1899; appointed Archbishop-Metropolitan in 1900. As pastor of his flock he provided it with churches, schools, orphanages, institutions of advanced studies, museums, hospitals, homes for the aged and needy, schools of painting and art, seminaries and libraries. His personal life was characterized by monastic simplicity and austerity.

The dominating idea of his long and fruitful life was the prayer of Christ "that all may be one". He had plans for work of reunion in many countries of Eastern Europe. His truly apostolic heart excluded no one. He died on November 1,1944. Though many of his plans were never realized, his name will be recorded in the annals of the Church as one of the greatest apostles of the reunion of churches.

World Youth Day 2008
Sydney, Australia

Theme: "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses" Acts 1:8 .

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