Fort Saskatchewan Care Community is a beautiful new supportive living community in a prime location in Fort Saskatchewan, within walking distance to The SouthPoint Shopping Centre and many restaurants, shops, and activities.
Our community is dedicated to the Eden Alternative model of care, which promotes maximum independence, choice, and dignity for each resident and encourages the involvement of family, neighbors, and friends. Residents bring their own belongings including furniture, and may keep their small pets in their suites.
Opened in Fall 2023, Fort Saskatchewan Care Community is modern and attractive, and geared to residents’ comfort and enjoyment
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Join us for a special Divine Liturgy at Southfort Bend Gardens Lodge, designed to uplift and bring together seniors in our community. This beautiful event offers an opportunity for residents and their families to participate in a cherished tradition of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, fostering a sense of connection, faith, and community.
The Divine Liturgy at Southfort Bend Gardens Lodge provides a welcoming environment where seniors can engage in worship and spiritual reflection. As we gather in prayer, we create a supportive atmosphere that enhances the well-being of our elderly parishioners. This gathering is especially meaningful for those who may find it challenging to attend regular services at the church due to mobility or health concerns.
The Divine Liturgy is more than just a religious service; it’s an opportunity for seniors to come together in faith and fellowship. Sharing this sacred experience strengthens the bonds of friendship and support among residents, promoting mental and emotional well-being.
Additionally, family members are encouraged to attend, fostering intergenerational connections that enrich the lives of both seniors and their loved ones.
The Divine Liturgy at Southfort Bend Gardens Lodge provides an invaluable spiritual experience for seniors in our community. It serves as a reminder of God’s love, offering hope and connection through faith. Join us for this enriching service as we gather in prayer, support one another, and strengthen our bonds as a community of faith.
Come Together in Faith “Mothers in Prayer”. In today’s fast-paced and often challenging world, the power of prayer can provide a sanctuary of hope and strength. We invite you to join our “Mothers in Prayer” gathering, a special event designed to bring women together in faith, support, and spiritual growth.
A Welcoming Community
“Mothers in Prayer” is more than just a gathering; it is a welcoming community where women from all walks of life can come together to uplift one another through the power of prayer. In this sacred space, we encourage open hearts and minds, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Here, mothers unite with a shared purpose: to pray for our families, our parish communities, and children across the globe.
Strengthening Our Spiritual Connections
Through collective prayer, we strengthen our spiritual connections, not only with God but also with one another. The act of praying together creates bonds of sisterhood that transcend our individual lives. As we share our intentions, joys, and struggles, we find comfort and encouragement in the supportive embrace of our community. Each prayer offered during our gatherings serves to uplift our spirits and deepen our faith, reminding us that we are not alone in our journey.
Praying for Peace in Ukraine
In these times of uncertainty and conflict, our hearts go out to those suffering around the world. At our “Mothers in Prayer” gathering, we will particularly focus our prayers on peace in Ukraine. As we pray the rosary for peace, we remember the countless families affected by the war and place our trust in God’s grace. Together, we ask for divine intervention, seeking an end to violence and a restoration of harmony.
The Power of Prayer
The power of prayer cannot be underestimated. It is a source of hope that brings comfort during difficult times and a means of expressing our deepest desires and concerns. By coming together to pray, we not only strengthen our connection with God but also create a ripple effect of positive energy that extends far beyond our gathering. Each prayer lifted can help bring peace, healing, and blessings to our loved ones and the wider community.
Join Us in This Sacred Mission
We warmly invite all mothers and women of faith to join us in this sacred mission. Whether you are praying for your own family, and friends, or the well-being of our global community, your participation matters. Together, we will lift our hearts and voices in prayer, asking for God’s blessings, peace, and strength.
Creating a Lasting Impact
As we come together in faith, we hope to create a lasting impact not only within our parish but also in the world around us. Each prayer session serves as a reminder of the importance of community support and the strength that comes from united intentions. In this shared space, we empower one another to take our faith beyond our gatherings and into our daily lives.
Let Us Bring Peace and Grace to All
Let the prayers of mothers bring peace and grace to all. In this gathering, we seek to embody love and compassion, extending our prayers beyond our immediate circles. As we unite in our intentions, we invite you to bring your unique prayers and hopes, enriching our collective experience.
Join us as we gather for “Come Together in Faith: Mothers in Prayer,” where we pray for our families, our communities, and peace in Ukraine. Together, let us weave a tapestry of hope and grace through our prayers, creating a brighter future for all.
All youth are warmly invited to a special Youth Night at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Edmonton on Saturday, May 16 at 4:00 p.m.
As the school year and parish season begin to slow down for the summer months, this gathering will focus on an important question for young Christians:
How do we continue to live our faith and witness the Gospel during summer vacation?
The evening will begin with a beautiful Moleben to the Mother of God, giving everyone an opportunity to pray together and place the summer months under the protection and guidance of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Following the prayer service, youth will take part in an open and meaningful discussion about remaining close to God during the summer, keeping good values and friendships, attending church, and being a Christian witness wherever life takes us — whether at work, school, camps, vacations, or time spent with friends and family.
The gathering will also include pizza, games, fellowship, and time to simply enjoy being together in a welcoming and faith-filled atmosphere.
These monthly youth gatherings at St. Nicholas Parish, organized and led by seminarian Marko Koval from Holy Spirit Seminary in Edmonton with the support of parish priest Fr. Slavko Dumeč, have become a place where young people can ask questions, grow spiritually, and build lasting friendships rooted in faith.
This May gathering will also serve as the final youth meeting of the season before the summer break, with regular meetings expected to resume again in September.
Whether you are already active in parish life or simply searching for a place to belong, all youth are invited to come and bring friends. Everyone is welcome.
Youth Night – “Hello Summer”
Saturday, May 16, 2026
4:00 p.m.
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Parish
9507 Austin O’Brien Road NW, Edmonton, AB
Prayer • Discussion • Pizza • Games • Fellowship
For more information, contact:
Fr. Slavko Dumeč – fr.dumec@eeparchy.com
The Knights of Columbus continue to invite Catholic men into a deeper life of faith through the COR initiative — a spiritual formation movement whose name comes from the Latin word for “heart.” COR is more than a program or study group. It is an invitation to conversion of heart, fraternity, prayer, and authentic Catholic discipleship.
At our parish, COR has become a place where men gather not only to learn about the faith, but to encounter Christ personally through prayer, Scripture, brotherhood, and the sacramental life of the Church.
Each month, we begin with the Divine Liturgy at 9:00 AM, placing Christ and the Eucharist at the center of everything we do. From the altar we continue into fellowship over coffee and open discussion — simple, honest conversations about faith, family, struggles, vocation, and daily Christian life.
There is no pressure and no expectation of perfection. COR is a place for ordinary men seeking to grow closer to God together.
COR was launched by the Knights of Columbus as a parish-based initiative for Catholic men centered on:
The purpose of COR is simple: to help men become better sons, husbands, fathers, grandfathers, brothers, and disciples of Jesus Christ.
The heart of COR is not activism or meetings alone, but spiritual transformation rooted in Christ. Men today carry many burdens — work, family responsibilities, loneliness, uncertainty, cultural confusion, and often silent suffering. COR seeks to provide a place where men rediscover that they do not walk alone.
Every authentic renewal in the Church begins with prayer.
For that reason, our gatherings are intentionally centered around:
We strive to build fraternity not merely as friendship, but as spiritual brotherhood rooted in Christ.
As men pray together, they begin to support one another more deeply — learning how to carry burdens, strengthen families, and live the Gospel with courage and humility.
Our present formation journey continues through the Knights of Columbus study series:
This study invites men to encounter Christ through Sacred Scripture and to rediscover the foundations of Catholic faith.
We began at the very heart of Christianity: the Gospel.
Reflecting on the Road to Emmaus, the proclamation of the Apostles, and Christ revealed in Word and Sacrament, we were reminded that Christianity does not begin with rules, politics, or mere moralism.
Christianity begins with Jesus Christ.
The Good News is that:
Before a man can truly lead others, he must first encounter Christ himself.
From there, we continued into the deeper question of identity:
Who am I?
Modern society often tells men that their worth comes from success, money, power, productivity, or social status. The Gospel teaches something radically different.
Every human person is created intentionally in the image and likeness of God.
Our dignity comes first from being beloved sons of the Heavenly Father.
This truth changes how we understand:
Saint Augustine wrote:
“Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”
COR calls men back to that truth.
As we continue our formation, future sessions and reflections will gradually explore:
Our long-term spiritual vision also draws from our local parish journey:
Inspired by Alberta’s waters, seasons, and the Gospel image of Christ calling fishermen, this path reminds us that faith is learned patiently — often quietly — through perseverance, discipline, prayer, and trust in God.
Like fishermen casting nets into deeper waters, men are called to go deeper spiritually:
Our spirituality is deeply rooted in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic tradition and the beauty of the Christian East:
At the same time, we embrace the fullness of the Catholic Church, drawing from both Eastern and Western traditions — “breathing with both lungs,” as taught by Pope John Paul II.
This allows men from many backgrounds to feel welcome and spiritually nourished.
Our parish community includes many newcomers to Canada, especially families affected by war, displacement, and instability.
For many men, COR becomes more than a study group. It becomes:
Men are able to share experiences, support one another, and gradually build community in a new country.
Modern men often struggle silently with questions such as:
COR creates space for those questions.
It is a place where men can:
Our gatherings currently take place once each month. As fraternity and participation grow, we hope to continue expanding opportunities for prayer, study, fellowship, and service.
Whether you are:
you are welcome.
Come pray with us.
Come share coffee and conversation.
Come rediscover Christ.
Come grow heart to heart — COR to COR.
In Christ,
Fr. Slavko Dumeč (о. Славко Думич)
Parish Priest, Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church
State Chaplain, Knights of Columbus Alberta/NWT
Knights of Columbus продовжують запрошувати чоловіків до глибшого духовного життя через ініціативу COR — формаційну програму, назва якої походить від латинського слова «серце». COR — це не просто програма чи біблійне коло. Це шлях навернення серця, братерства, молитви та справжнього християнського учнівства.
У нашій парафії COR стало місцем, де чоловіки збираються не лише для того, щоб більше дізнатися про віру, але насамперед — щоб особисто зустріти Христа через молитву, Святе Письмо, братерство та сакраментальне життя Церкви.
Щомісяця ми розпочинаємо Божественною Літургією о 9:00 ранку, ставлячи Христа і Євхаристію в центр усього, що робимо. Після молитви збираємося на каву та відкриту братню розмову — просту й щиру бесіду про віру, родину, труднощі, покликання та щоденне християнське життя.
Тут немає тиску чи вимоги бути «ідеальним». COR — це простір для звичайних чоловіків, які прагнуть разом зростати ближче до Бога.
COR було започатковано Knights of Columbus як парафіяльну ініціативу для чоловіків, основану на:
Мета COR проста: допомогти чоловікам стати кращими синами, чоловіками, батьками, дідусями, братами та учнями Ісуса Христа.
Серцем COR є не активізм чи самі зустрічі, а духовне преображення в Христі. Сьогодні чоловіки несуть багато тягарів — працю, родинні обов’язки, самотність, невизначеність, внутрішню боротьбу та часто мовчазні страждання. COR прагне стати місцем, де чоловік знову відкриває, що він не йде дорогою життя сам.
Кожне справжнє відновлення в Церкві починається з молитви.
Саме тому наші зустрічі зосереджені на:
Ми прагнемо будувати не просто дружбу, а духовне братерство, rooted in Christ.
Коли чоловіки моляться разом, вони починають підтримувати один одного глибше — вчаться нести труднощі, зміцнювати родини та жити Євангелієм з мужністю й покорою.
Наша теперішня духовна подорож продовжується через програму:
Цей курс допомагає чоловікам зустріти Христа через Святе Письмо та заново відкрити основи католицької віри.
Ми розпочали із самого центру християнства — Євангелія.
Роздумуючи над дорогою до Емаусу, проповіддю апостолів та Христом, Який об’являється у Слові й Таїнстві, ми пригадали головне: християнство не починається з правил чи моральних вимог.
Християнство починається з Ісуса Христа.
Добра Новина полягає в тому, що:
Перш ніж чоловік зможе вести інших, він сам повинен зустріти Христа.
Потім ми перейшли до глибшого питання:
Хто я?
Сучасний світ часто переконує чоловіка, що його цінність залежить від успіху, грошей, влади чи статусу. Євангеліє говорить щось зовсім інше.
Кожна людина створена Богом навмисно — на Його образ і подобу.
Наша гідність походить насамперед із того, що ми — улюблені сини Небесного Отця.
Ця правда змінює наше бачення:
Святий Августин писав:
«Неспокійне серце наше, доки не спочине в Тобі.»
Саме до цієї правди COR повертає чоловіка.
У майбутніх зустрічах ми поступово будемо розглядати:
Наша довготривала духовна програма також пов’язана з місцевою ініціативою:
Натхненна природою Альберти та євангельським образом рибалок, ця духовна дорога нагадує нам, що віра зростає терпеливо — через молитву, витривалість, дисципліну та довіру Богові.
Як рибалки закидають сіті у глибину, так і чоловік покликаний іти у глибину духовного життя:
Наша духовність глибоко вкорінена в традиції Української Греко-Католицької Церкви:
Водночас ми черпаємо з багатства всієї Католицької Церкви, «дихаючи двома легенями», як навчав Pope John Paul II.
Саме тому чоловіки різного походження можуть тут почуватися духовно вдома.
У нашій парафії багато новоприбулих до Канади, особливо сімей, які пережили війну, втрату дому чи нестабільність.
Для багатьох чоловіків COR стає:
Тут чоловіки можуть ділитися досвідом, підтримувати один одного та поступово будувати нове життя.
Сучасний чоловік часто мовчки носить у серці багато запитань:
COR створює простір для цих запитань.
Це місце, де чоловіки можуть:
Наразі ми зустрічаємося раз на місяць. Якщо Господь благословить наше братерство і воно зростатиме — будемо розширювати можливості для молитви, навчання та спільноти.
Незалежно від того, чи ви:
ви є бажаними.
Приходьте молитися разом з нами.
Приходьте на каву та братню розмову.
Приходьте заново відкрити Христа.
Зростаймо разом — від серця до серця, COR до COR.
У Христі,
о. Славко Думич (Fr. Slavko Dumeč)
Парох, Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church
Провінційний капелан, Knights of Columbus Alberta/NWT
Glory be to Jesus Christ!
This coming Thursday, May 14, 2026, our Church celebrates the great Feast of the Holy Ascension of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — forty days after His glorious Resurrection.
All parishioners and faithful are warmly invited to gather in prayer and thanksgiving as we celebrate this holy feast together.
📍 Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church
🕕 Thursday, May 14, 2026 — 6:00 PM
The Feast of the Ascension reminds us that Christ ascended in glory, opening for us the path toward eternal life and promising the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Come and join us in prayer as we continue our joyful Paschal journey.
Christ is Risen!
Indeed He is Risen!
Divine Liturgy at Millennium Pavilion Lodge
Come join us for the Divine Liturgy at Millennium Pavilion Lodge, a sacred celebration in the Ukrainian Catholic tradition. This special gathering offers our seniors the gift of prayer, comfort, and connection with Christ and with one another.
Families and friends are encouraged to attend and share in this meaningful time of worship and fellowship.
Divine Liturgy at the Lodge with seniors starting usually at 10 AM
Divine Liturgy at AgeCare Miller Crossing @ 2 pm
Join us for the Divine Liturgy at AgeCare Miller Crossing, a special time of prayer and worship in the Ukrainian Catholic tradition. This sacred service brings Christ’s presence into the lives of our seniors, offering comfort, strength, and a sense of community.
Family members and friends are warmly welcome to attend and share in this uplifting experience of faith and fellowship.
14251 50 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5A 5J4
Join us every Wednesday for the Weekly Divine Liturgy at our parish, a beautiful opportunity for worship, reflection, and community bonding in the heart of our spiritual life. This midweek service allows our congregation to come together to deepen our faith, find solace in prayer, and connect.
The Divine Liturgy is the central act of worship in the Ukrainian Catholic tradition. It is a sacred celebration where we gather as a community to honour and remember the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. During this service, we participate in the Holy Eucharist, which is the foundation of our faith and a source of spiritual nourishment.
Wednesdays are particularly special, offering a pause in the week for spiritual renewal and connection with God. Whether you are a longtime member of our parish or a newcomer seeking a spiritual home, you are warmly invited to join us for this uplifting experience.
Our Weekly Divine Liturgy on Wednesdays is designed to be accessible and welcoming for everyone, including families and individuals of all ages. We encourage parents to bring their children, as this is a wonderful opportunity to instill the values of faith and community from a young age.
The atmosphere during the Divine Liturgy is warm and inviting, creating a sense of belonging for all attendees. We strive to make every participant feel at home, allowing them to engage fully in the worship experience.
We invite you to make the Weekly Divine Liturgy on Wednesdays a part of your spiritual journey.
This midweek gathering offers a unique chance to recharge spiritually, reflect on the Word of God, and connect with fellow parishioners. Through prayer, music, and shared faith, we can support one another in our journeys of faith.
Join us every Wednesday for the Weekly Divine Liturgy at our parish, a beautiful opportunity for worship, reflection, and community bonding in the heart of our spiritual life. This midweek service allows our congregation to come together to deepen our faith, find solace in prayer, and connect.
The Divine Liturgy is the central act of worship in the Ukrainian Catholic tradition. It is a sacred celebration where we gather as a community to honour and remember the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. During this service, we participate in the Holy Eucharist, which is the foundation of our faith and a source of spiritual nourishment.
Wednesdays are particularly special, offering a pause in the week for spiritual renewal and connection with God. Whether you are a longtime member of our parish or a newcomer seeking a spiritual home, you are warmly invited to join us for this uplifting experience.
Our Weekly Divine Liturgy on Wednesdays is designed to be accessible and welcoming for everyone, including families and individuals of all ages. We encourage parents to bring their children, as this is a wonderful opportunity to instill the values of faith and community from a young age.
The atmosphere during the Divine Liturgy is warm and inviting, creating a sense of belonging for all attendees. We strive to make every participant feel at home, allowing them to engage fully in the worship experience.
We invite you to make the Weekly Divine Liturgy on Wednesdays a part of your spiritual journey.
This midweek gathering offers a unique chance to recharge spiritually, reflect on the Word of God, and connect with fellow parishioners. Through prayer, music, and shared faith, we can support one another in our journeys of faith.
