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100th Anniversary Celebration

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The Eastern Eparchy celebrates 100 years of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada

June 2 & 3, 2018

Their proclamation has gone out into all the earth. . .

[ Psalm 18:5 ]

June 2

• 1:30PM — CENTENNIAL RETREAT FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES
Hosted by СУМК — Ukrainian Orthodox Youth

Sessions:

  • Raising Faithful Christians (session for parents)
  • Exploring our UOCC History — the Next 100 Years
  • Akathist to our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ
  • Evening Games

Tickets: $10 per family | $5 per person

Register by May 28: cymk.ca/centennial-retreat

For more information: 100.uocc.east@gmail.com

Accommodations:
For retreat participants and those living outside the GTA — a special rate is available until May 15th at the Monte Carlo Inn Oakville Suites. When making your reservation, reference: “CYMK-UOY”.

Monte Carlo Inn Oakville Suites
374 South Service Road East
Oakville ON

Reservations: 1-800-363-6400

Website: montecarloinns.com

June 3

• 9:00AM Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
• 12:00PM Banquet and Concert
• 5:00PM Thanksgiving Moleben

Overflow seating at the Chapel of All Saints of Ukraine during the Divine Liturgy and Moleben will be available.

• Veneration of Icons with Relics
• Parish / Historical multimedia display
• Children’s activities

Banquet Tickets:
Adults: $30 | Students: $20 | Children 6 & under: Free (Kids’ menu)

Banquet tickets available through Eastern Eparchy parishes — or via e-mail: banquet.100.uocc.east@gmail.com

For more information: 100.uocc.east@gmail.com

Saint Volodymyr Cultural Centre
1280 Dundas Street West
Oakville ON

Everyday Spirituality: Prayer, Work, Rest — Lenten Spiritual Talk by Dr. Daniel Opperwall — Wednesday, March 28th, 7pm

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As Orthodox Christians, we all want to build and deepen our connection to God each and every day. But for those of us living in the world, busy lives of work, family, and parish responsibilities can make this feel impossible. In this talk, Dr Daniel Opperwall will explore some of the foundations of Orthodox spiritual life as described by the Church Fathers and consider how the lessons and techniques of these great spiritual masters can help us build a life of faith as modern people in the world.

Daniel G. Opperwall is a husband and father of three young children. He teaches Church history and patristics at the Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College, University of Toronto. He is the author of two books: one on spirituality entitled A Layman in the Desert, and a children’s book on prayer entitled We Pray.

Copies of his books will be available for purchase after the presentation. Visit him at: www.dgopperwall.com

Dr. Opperwall’s presentation will begin at 7 PM.

There is no charge for the event, but freewill donations will be accepted.

For more information please contact Fr. Bohdan Hladio at 905-433-5577 or bhladio@sympatico.ca

St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church
35 Bloor St. East, Oshawa

Hamilton Deanery: Great Lent Mission Services Schedule — Passia

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Sunday, March 4, 2018 — 5:00pm

  • Homily: Rt. Rev. Mitred Archpriest Wasyl (William) Makarenko
  • Lecture: Rev. Fr. Myroslaw Shmyhelskyy

Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. George
19 Ontario St.
Grimsby, ON L3M 3G8

Sunday, March 11, 2018 — 5:00pm

  • Homily: Rev. Fr. Michael Pograniczny
  • Lecture: Rt. Rev. Mitred Archpriest Wasyl (William) Makarenko

Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. George
8 Augusta Ave.
St. Catharines, ON L2M 5R2
Web: www.uocofsaintgeorge.org

Sunday, March 18, 2018 — 5:00pm

  • Homily: Rev. Fr. Myroslaw Shmyhelskyy
  • Lecture: Rt. Rev. Father Gregory J. Mielnik

Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor of St. Vladimir
855 Barton St. East,
Hamilton, ON L8L 3B4
Web: www.stvladshamilton.com

Sunday, March 25, 2018 — 5:00pm

  • Homily: Rt. Rev. Father Gregory J. Mielnik
  • Lecture: Rev. Fr. Michael Pograniczny

Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Sophia
154 King St. North
Waterloo, ON N2J 2Y2
Web: sophiachurch.ca

Time and Despondency — Lecture and Book Presentation: Wednesday, Feb. 28th, 7:00pm — St. John the Baptist parish, Oshawa

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Idleness. Apathy. Restlessness. Procrastination. These are symptoms of what early Christian theologians called despondency (acedia), a spiritual sickness rooted in a lack of care or effort. A condition as old as the ancients, despondency thrives in today’s culture of leisure, anxiety, and digital distraction.

Time and Despondency is a penetrating synthesis of ancient theology, spiritual memoir, and self-help practicality. It envisions despondency as the extension of a broken relationship with the experience of time. Driven by the fear of death and the anxiety of living, despondency drives us to abandon the present moment, forsaking the only temporal realm in which we have true fellowship with Christ. The remedies offered by time-honoured Christian thinkers for this predicament constitute not only an antidote to despondency but also stepping stones back to the present moment. In regaining the sacredness of time, we re-encounter the Resurrection of Christ in the dark and restless moments of our lives.

Dr. Nicole Roccas has been researching and writing about time from both a historical and theological perspective for nearly ten years. In addition to being an editor at the Writer’s Loom (www.thewritersloom.com), she lectures at the Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College (Toronto). You can find more of her writing on her Ancient Faith podcast and blog, Time Eternal, and her website (www.nicoleroccas.com). Nicole has a PhD in European History from the University of Cincinnati.

Dr. Roccas’ presentation will begin at 7 PM.

Copies of her book will be available for purchase.

There is no charge for the event, but freewill donations will be accepted.

For more information please contact Fr. Bohdan Hladio at 905-433-5577 or bhladio@sympatico.ca

Everyone is Welcome!

Discovering Unity — 2017 National Youth Convention: August 9–13 — Winnipeg, MB

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СУМК — Ukrainian Orthodox Youth presents…

Discovering Unity — the 2017 National Youth Convention

Experience Workshops, Music, Games, New Friends — and discover what is a youth group.

Winnipeg, MB — August 9–13, 2017

Registration (including all meals and activities):

  • Youth — $290
  • Adult — $390

Early Bird Registration: only 45 Early Bird tickets at $225.

To register and for more info: cymk.ca/convention2017

YOU ARE INVITED!

  • Ever wonder what CYMK-Ukrainian Orthodox Youth is?
  • Want to learn how to organize youth in your parish?
  • Want to learn how to develop a youth ministry in your parish?
  • Interested in meeting people from across Canada, and learning what type of youth programming they are doing in their parishes?
  • Want to worship in other parishes across Canada?
  • Want to be part of the bigger picture and accomplish great things together?

Join us for the 2017 National CYMK-UOY Convention — August 9-13, 2017 in Winnipeg!

Dear clergy, parishioners, and parents,

If you consider yourself dedicated to our church, if you feel the future strength of our church rests with our youth, you believe in the power of unity, or you have never attended the convention before, then this is the event for you! If you, as a parishioner or a parent, are looking for ideas and suggestions about how to start, run or improve a youth program, then this convention is for you!

“Why is attendance at the National CYMK Convention beneficial?”

The CYMK-UOY National Executive has worked diligently to put together practical, relevant and engaging sessions that will walk youth and adults through the steps required to start, run, or improve a youth program. The action-packed five-day program consists of youth organizational techniques, financial management skills, promotion and advertising skills, conflict resolution skills, a mini-faith program, and an all-inclusive choir to sing the Divine Liturgy. This event is also an opportunity to form new relationships, share ideas and common interests. Joining efforts at conventions helps on many levels to work towards a greater cause.

This is the opportunity to bring TOGETHER our community, and show our children what it means to be UNITED.

“Who is CYMK-UOY?”

This event is being sponsored by CYMK — the Ukrainian Orthodox Youth group of Canada, established in 1931. Their aim since then has been to foster hard-working individuals of the Ukrainian Orthodox community into leaders with a strong base in their faith, culture and ties to their community. All local youth groups have been active members of their parishes, whether donating money for windows, vestments, chandeliers, or orphanages or planning and leading social-events for the parish.

The CYMK and USRL Convention will help you gain enthusiasm, empathy and love from those who live far away and enlighten your spirituality as we pray together.

To register, visit cymk.ca/convention2017 or contact us at contact@cymk.ca

In Christ,

Liza Zienchuk
CYMK-UOY National Executive President

Christina Kowalenko
National Youth Organizer

Church in the Home — Eastern Eparchy Lenten Retreat for Youth & Family — Saturday, March 4th, 9:30am

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9:30am — Divine Liturgy
11:00am Registration + Brunch
11:45am Sessions:

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Young Adults
  • Parents / Grandparents

5:30pm Supper
6:30pm Rock Climbing

Sessions Include:
• Lenten Kitchen: Scary or Healthy?
• Building the Icon Corner: Finding your family saints and choosing the right “home” incense.
• Sacred Music: Final rehearsal for the Sunday of Orthodoxy

FREE book included

Join us for a day of worship, learning and fellowship. All Youth (7 years+) welcome as well as parents and grandparents.

Donations welcome.

Register by February 28th

Pre-register to receive your free book.

By e-mail: youth@uocceast.ca
Natalka: 647.261.3012
Fr. Bohdan Hladio: 905.433.5577

St. Demetrius’ Sobor
3338 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Toronto, ON

Eastern Eparchy Family & Youth Retreat in Montreal

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Announcing our Eastern Eparchy Family & Youth Retreat in MONTREAL!

To help St. Sophie’s Cathedral celebrate their 90th Anniversary and to meet the youth of the Montreal parishes, we invite all interested to participate in this unique and historic event.

To reserve your seat on the bus please email youth@uocceast.ca or contact:
Mykhailo Zienchuk at 416-705-3634
or Natalka Olynyk Kowalenko at 647-261-3012

Please note that bus reservations are on a first come, first served basis, and that seating is limited.
Schedule of events:

Friday Sept 30

  • Depart from St. Demetrius Sobor in Toronto @ 12 Noon
  • Pick up @ St. John the Baptist Church in Oshawa at approximately 1 PM
  • Arrive at 7:30 PM @ Hôtel Universel
  • Supper/Snack @ Hotel

Saturday October 1

  • Breakfast @ St Sophie’s Cathedral Hall 8:30 AM
  • Retreat Sessions – 9:30 AM to 12 Noon
  • Board Bus – Lunch @ Mall
  • Bus Tour of Montreal 1:30 to 4 PM
  • Vespers St Sophie’s Cathedral 5 PM
  • Supper @ Cathedral Hall 6 PM
  • “Walk About” in downtown Montreal 8 PM

Sunday October 2

  • Check Out/Load Bus 8:30 AM
  • Depart for Cathedral 9 AM
  • Greeting of Bishop 9:30 AM
  • Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 10 AM
  • Celebratory Banquet @ Hôtel Universel 1 PM
  • Depart for Oshawa, Toronto 3:00 PM

Costs:

  • Cost for Adults at 4 per room before Sept 11 is $214 (at 2 per room $307)
  • Cost for Student at 4 per room is $179
  • Cost for Child at 4 per room is $154

This includes coach to Montreal, hotel for 2 nights, tour of Montreal, transportation to and from church Saturday and Sunday, Banquet ticket and 2 other meals.

Breakdown of costs:

Hotel:

  • 4 per room for 2 nights $93.50 each
  • 2 per room for 2 nights $187 each

Banquet Tickets:

  • $60 Adults ($75 if purchased after Sept 11)
  • $25 Youth (ages 8 – 16)
  • Children 7 and under FREE

Bus Fare:
$60 per person — we are looking for donors and sponsors to further reduce this cost (If you know any person, business, or organization who might be willing to help financially please let us know!)