Future Events of interest

Now............... - St. Josaphat’s Sadochok has MOVED to St. Matthew’s Elementary School… Same Great Program, Exciting New Location! Registrations are now being accepted for the 2008-2009 School Year. St. Josaphat’s Sadochok offers three distinct programs for toddlers (from 19 months) 3 and 4 year olds. Children participate in an environment rich in Ukrainian language, culture, religion and fun. Both bilingual and immersion classes offered. To register, or for more information, please contact our registrar, Maria @ 479-0531 or Sadochok @ 421-1769, or www.sadochok.com. Thank you!

Now ...............  The UCWLC, here at the Cathedral make sandwiches once a month and donate them to the Marian Centre and the Mustard Seed.  Your donation of canned fish and canned meat will help them make a healthy meal for our needy inner city neighbours.  Please bring your donation next Sunday and deposit in the ‘Food Bank’ bins located at the entrances of the Cathedral.

Now ...............St. Josaphat Parish History Book: We are now preparing the final draft of our Parish History Book. This fully bilingual book features pictures and accounts from the last 100 years and will certainly be a treasure for future generations. The cost of the book will be around $20-$25 and is scheduled to be released by mid-summer 2005. However, we need your input in order to decide how many copies to print. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of the History Book, then write your name and phone number on a sheet of paper and put it in the Sunday collection plate, or phone the parish office  (780) 422 -3181. Thank you!

Now .............. Bridge of Hope. Ukrainian Catholic Edmonton Eparchy. Please consider sponsorship and change the life of a needy child in Ukraine. For info call 1-780-424-5496.

Now ................... - Verkhovyna (St. Josaphat Senior Residence): has vacancies available for Seniors 65 and older. Units are $425.00 monthly including utilities. Call Joan Boychuk 780-429-3846.

June 27, 2010 -  June 27, 2010 – Vidpust in Mundare at the Basilian Shrine at 10.00 a.m.

July 05 - 07, 2010 - UCWLC 23rd National Congress is being held on July 5-7, 2010.  On Wednesday, July 7/2010 @ 7:00pm is the banquet at the Ramada Hotel.  If anyone is interested in attending tickets are $50.00. Cut off date for a ticket is June 23/2010. Contact Steffie Chmilar @ 780 478 0687 or Virginia Sharek at the Chancery office 780 424 5496.

July 05 - 07, 2010 - UCYC National Congress, Coming SOON to Edmonton July 5-7, Youth and Young Adults will be gathering in Edmonton from across Canada for the 2010 Congress theme is  “Life’s a Puzzle with God the Pieces Fit”. Don’t miss out on this heat opportunity to join other young Ukrainian Catholics across Canada. Registration forms can be found @ http://www.edmontoneparchy.com/Youth%20Ministry/youthministry.htm.

July 05 - 16, 2010 -  Mark your calendar, Parents!  The first two weeks of July, St Josaphat Cathedral once again offers Children Summer Day Camp.  This time children will take "a trip" to Egypt with Joseph. Children of the ages 3 to 8 are the most welcome to share Joseph's adventurous journey to Egypt through games, songs, crafts and lots more.   Summer Day Camp takes place July 5-16, 2010 in our Church Auditorium, M-F, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  To register, call Parish Office @ (780) 422 3181.

July 18 - 31, 2010 - Camp Oselia Children's Camp (July 18-31, 2010) SPACE TREK" (like the Star Wars and Star Trek) with cool costumes and a mission To Boldly Go Where the Holy Spirit Calls and spread "the forces of good" throughout the galaxy! Check out our website www.oselia.com.

July 18 - 31, 2010 - Camp Oselia Children’s Camp needs teenagers 15 years old and up to work as Councillors. The overnight camp runs in the last two weeks of July and hosts children from grades 3 to 8 in an environment of play and prayer. A small stipend is included. Responsible teenagers, who enjoy working with kids in a Christian atmosphere, please contact Millie Schietzsch at 780-426-4176 or 780-446-1061, or Cyril Kennedy at 780-426-4176  or cyril_kennedy@yahoo.com.

July 18 - 31, 2010 - Camp Oselia Children’s Camp is also looking for a NURSE to help care for sunburns, cuts and bruises. A small stipend is included. Gentle and caring persons interested in this volunteer position should contact Millie Schietzsch at 780-426-4176 or 780-446-1061, or Cyril Kennedy at 780-426-4176 or cyril_kennedy@yahoo.com.

July 19 - 23, 2010 ... New Kiew Kid's Camp 10th year anniversary, July 19th to 23rd.

July 24, 2010 - It is with great joy that we announce the ordination of our Deacon Danylo Kuc to the Sacred Priesthood by His Excellency Bishop David on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at 9:30 a.m.  at St. Josaphat’s Cathedral.  Banquet to follow at Ukrainian Youth Unity Centre (9615 – 153 Ave.).  Tickets: $30 for Adults; $15 for Children (6 to 12 years); 5 and under – free. Tickets available at the parish office.

July 25, 2010 - The newly ordained Fr. Danylo will celebrate his First Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral on Sunday, July 25, at 10:30 am.  All parishioners are invited to come and greet our new priest with a reception at Verkhovyna Hall immediately after the service.

August 02 - 07, 2010 - Eparchial Acolyte Camp being held from Monday August 02 to Saturday August 07, 2010 at Camp St. Basil on Pigeon Lake.  For further information or a registration form please contact  Fr. Joe Trykalo at 780 632 3433 or Greg Balko at 780 457 5266.

Fall of 2010 - In honour of the Year of the Priesthood, Bishop David will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in the fall of 2010. for interested clergy, religious and faithful.  More information, please call the parish office  780.422.3181..

November 14, 2010 - Parish Praznik More information to follow.

December 05, 2010 - St Nicholas Children's party in the Parish Hall. More information to follow.

January 15, 2011 - Parish Malanka.  More information to follow.

July 2011 ........ July 2011 -  Day Trip to the Passion Play in Drumheller, AB.  All are welcome!  We would leave the Parish around 9 am and will be back at the Parish around 9 pm on the same day.  Whether you come for the beautiful artistry, the intimate story, or the spiritual meaning, it is an unforgettable authentic encounter with the life of Jesus Christ.  A wonderful piece of professional theatre located in the Canadian Badlands of Drumheller, Canada’s largest outdoor theatrical event.  There is bench seating with backs, ample leg room and seat spacing with clear sight lines, making every seat a good seat. All actors and the choir use their natural voices unamplified, aided by the superb acoustics of the natural outdoor bowl theatre, called an Ampitheatre.  The remarkable similarity of the Badlands Passion Play site to the Holy Land creates the feeling of being back 2000 years in a land and events that changed the course of history.  The total cost per person or family rate is yet to be determined which will include the bus fare and theatre ticket price calculated under group price rates. Check out the website <http://www.canadianpassionplay.com/>http://www.canadianpassionplay.com/. Join us for fun fellowship and a great theatrical performance of  - the greatest story ever told! More info to come!

2011 ...............Experience a life-changing spiritual adventure in exotic Spain, World Youth Day Pilgrimage Madrid 2011. If you will be between the ages of 18-35 by August 1, 2011,  call Millie Schietzsch @ 780 426-4176, or email ukryouth@edmontoneparchy.com

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