Holy Supper Christmas Eve Help

SVYATA VECHERYA – HOLY SUPPER (Ukrainian traditions on Christmas Eve) by Orysia Paschak Tracz) 1.    Strict Fast in preparation for the Feast 2.    At dusk, youngest son announces the first star of sunset: Zvizdal Bo’a zvizda na nebil! The star God’s star is in...
Christmas “Main Course” Served in Church

Christmas “Main Course” Served in Church

“Sviata Vecherya.” Just the mention of the traditional, 12-course, meatless Christmas Eve meal enjoyed by Ukrainian Catholics and Orthodox worldwide, evokes warm memories of familial gatherings. For many, this culturally rich Holy Supper is the central highlight of...

St. Nicholas Icon

Once a month the children of our parish are encouraged to learn about and colour a certain saint or biblical event. This month we will learn about St. Nicholas, whose feast day is on Dec 6th. Please bring the coloured icons to church on the day of the feast of the St....