At St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Parish, we believe that every moment of our journey is an opportunity for blessing. On October 6, we continued this cherished tradition with our Blessing of Vehicles ceremony, held right after the Divine Liturgy. This event is a meaningful way for our community to seek God’s protection and guidance as we navigate our earthly paths.
The Blessing of Vehicles is not only about the cars and trucks we drive; it symbolizes our journey through life and the various roads we take toward fulfilling our spiritual missions. During the ceremony, our parish priest offered prayers for safety, guidance, and divine assistance for all who travel in their vehicles. The gathered congregation, along with their vehicles, filled the church parking lot, creating a vibrant and joyous atmosphere.
As part of this special blessing, participants were encouraged to bring their vehicles, whether they were family cars, work vans, or even motorcycles. Each vehicle received a sprinkling of holy water, a beautiful reminder of God’s presence in our daily lives. The Blessing of Vehicles serves as a heartfelt reminder that every journey, big or small, is an opportunity to seek God’s grace and protection.
This event also provided an excellent opportunity for fellowship among parishioners. Families and friends gathered to share stories, laughter, and support for one another as they participated in this communal blessing. It’s a time when we come together not only to receive blessings but also to strengthen our bonds as a parish community.
At St. Nicholas Parish, we cherish our traditions and are always looking for ways to bring our community closer. Our weekly events, such as the Divine Liturgy, are enriched by these unique moments of connection, reminding us that our faith journey is shared.
As we continue our earthly pilgrimage towards God, we invite everyone to participate in our upcoming events and services. Each gathering is an opportunity to grow in faith, share in the blessings of our community, and deepen our relationship with God.
Stay tuned for future announcements, including our next Bilingual Divine Liturgy and special events designed to engage all members of our parish family. Whether you are a lifelong member or a newcomer, there’s always a place for you at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Parish.
We look forward to welcoming you to our next service and sharing in the joy of our faith together!
Sunday, October 8, 2023
There is always something new in our parish. We bless people but we also like to bless things. Like last Sunday after Divine Liturgy, we had a Blessing of vehicles.
Come and join us on our earthly pilgrimage towards God.
St. Nicholas Parish Pyrohy Bee
On November 24 and 25, 2023 our parishioners and volunteers helped to prepare and to make pyrohy.
We are thankful for all the help that they donated to our church.
May God continue to bless all of you who help our church and community.
St. Nicholas Church had a workshop for our children. They made “Didukh” a sheaf of wheat and Christmas decorations.
It was an entertaining experience.
A big thank you to our organizers and all the participants
Thank you to Pan Mr. Peter Zmewsky and Austin O’Brien Catholic High School grade 10 students for visiting us today at St. Nicholas Church
We encourage all students and teacher to take time and do the same.
Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world on Friday, October 27.
The text of his appeal follows.
God bless
Bishop David
Appeal of the Holy Father
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/audiences/2023/documents/20231018-udienza-generale.html
Today too, dear brothers and sisters, our thoughts turn to Palestine and Israel. The number of victims is rising and the situation in Gaza is desperate. Please, let everything possible be done to avoid a humanitarian disaster. The possible widening of the conflict is disturbing, while so many war fronts are already open in the world. May weapons fall silent! Let us heed the cry for peace of populations, of the people, of the children! Brothers and sisters, war does not solve any problem: it sows only death and destruction, foments hate and proliferates revenge. War cancels out the future. I urge believers to take just one side in this conflict: that of peace. But not with words — with prayer, with total dedication. With this in mind, I have decided to call for a day of fasting and prayer, of penance, on Friday 27 October, to which I invite sisters and brothers of the various Christian denominations, those belonging to other religions and all those who have at heart the cause of peace in the world, to join in as they see fit. That evening, at 6 p.m., at Saint Peter’s, we will spend an hour of prayer, in a spirit of penance, to implore peace in our time, peace in this world. I ask all the particular Churches to participate by arranging similar activities involving the People of God.
Fourteenth Annual Bishop’s Gala Thursday, December 7, 2023 supporting the new “Image to Likeness: Our Life in Christ” Ukrainian Catholic Religious Education Curriculum/Program for use in Ukrainian Bilingual Schools, parishes, the home and beyond! Chateau Louis Hotel and Conference Centre, cocktail reception and silent auction at 6:00 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm, followed by an exciting live auction. Tickets $200 each ($1600 per table of eight) with tax receipt for $100 per ticket. Contact the Pastoral Centre for tickets or to make a monetary or auction donation: 780 424 5496 or chancery@edmontoneparchy.com. Go to www.eeparchy.com/gala for more information and to view on-line auction. All proceeds of the Gala will support the development of Image to Likeness: Our Life in Christ, Ukrainian Catholic Religious Education Program.
On October 19, Saint Nicolas parish hosted the Ukrainian bilingual teachers from both Edmonton Catholic and Elk Island Catholic schools for a professional learning afternoon. The teachers were presented with the new Ukrainian Catholic curriculum that was developed by the Edmonton Eparchy. This curriculum which is a specifically Ukrainian Catholic religion program will be implemented in all of the Ukrainian bilingual schools in Edmonton and Sherwood Park. The professional learning afternoon was a chance for the teachers to learn more about the new curriculum and work together on plans for teaching it to their students.
For over a century, ECSD has been dedicated to providing an exceptional Catholic education to families in Edmonton. In 1888, three sisters from the order of the Faithful Companions of Jesus began teaching 23 students in the very first Catholic school in Edmonton. Since then, our Division has grown to 95 schools and more than 47,000 students.
