MSSS - Pastoral Ministry - Divine Liturgy History

2008 - 2009 University Term

Fr. Andre Lalach celebrates Divine Liturgy on days as shown.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available 1/2 hour prior to all Liturgies.

Also, Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:00pm at St. Thomas More College Chapel.

Visitors can easily enter through the back Chapel door which is located at the top of the stairs behind the garage. Please note that unlimited parking is available on Elliot Street (south side of alley) all day on Sundays. All parking spots at Sheptytsky Institute are reserved 24 hours daily. When visiting during the week, please park in the centre of our parking lot area and leave your keys in the kitchen.

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2008 - 2009 2nd Term • January to March

Divine Liturgies:

• Sundays, 6 p.m., except where special time is noted

January 11 @ 4:00PM

Water Blessing followed by Theophany supper

January: 18, 25

February: 1, 8

March: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Please note that Wednesday Liturgies will not be celebrated at Sheptytsky Institute during this 2nd term.

Sincere thank-you to Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky and Fr. Dmytro Dnistrian, who assisted Fr.Andre with Liturgical scheduling at Sheptytsky Institute! Fr. Ivan celebrated Divine Liturgy here on January 18 and March 22; Fr. Dmytro celebrated on March 1. Щиро Вам дякуємо!

In addition to Sunday services at Sheptytsky Institute, Fr. Andre will be celebrating Divine Liturgies at STM Chapel at 11:30 AM on the following Mondays:

January: 5, 12, 19, 26

February: 2, 9

March: 2, 16, 30

April: 13, 27

2008 - 2009 1st Term • September to December

Divine Liturgies:

• Sundays, 6 p.m., except where special time is noted

      Last Sunday Divine Liturgy for this term, will be celebrated

     on December 7

Special Intentions:

• November 2 - Commemoration of the death of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky (+Nov 1/44)

• November 15 (12:45pm) - Panakhyda for deceased rectors, board of directors and residents of Sheptytsky Institute (In conjunction with MSSS AGM)

• November 23 - Pankhyda for victims of the 1932/33 Famine Genocide in Ukraine.

• November 30 - Divine Liturgy will be followed by a Fellowship event. (Contact Fr. Andre (alalach@stmcollege.ca)

• December 7 - St. Andrew, the First-Called - Intentions for supporters and benefactors of Sheptytsky Institute

• Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.

Continues to December 3

2007 - 2008 University Term

Fr. Andre Lalach celebrates Divine Liturgy on days as shown.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available 1/2 hour prior to all Liturgies.

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2007 - 2008 2nd Term • January to April

Divine Liturgies:

• Sundays, 7 p.m., except where special time is noted

     Resumes January 6

     Last Sunday Divine Liturgy for this term, will be celebrated

     on March 30 at 10:00 AM (please note the time change)

** Exceptions:

     February 17, 24 and March 23 (No Liturgy)

Special:

• January 20, 4pm -Theophany water blessing service, followed by traditional Ukrainian Christmas supper

• February 28, 4:30pm - Sheps Chapel is hosting the Orthodox Christian Fellowship's Vespers. All are invited.

• Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30 a.m.

     Resumes January 4

     Continues to April 9

    Exception: February 20 & 22 (No Liturgy)

Following Divine Liturgy on March 30, Fr.Andre hosted participants to brunch.

2007 - 2008 1st Term • September to December

Divine Liturgies:

• Sundays, 7 p.m., except where special time is noted

September 9th to December 9th

** Please note: October 7, Divine Liturgy is cancelled

** November 25, special time: 3:30 p.m.

Special Intentions:

• November 4 - Commemoration of the death of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky

• November 14 - (5:00pm) Vespers, in collaboration with Orthodox Christian Fellowship

• November 17 (12:45pm) - Panakhyda for deceased rectors, board of directors and residents of Sheptytsky Institute

• November 25 - Pankhyda for victims of the 1932/33 Famine Genocide in Ukraine. **Special time: 3:30pm**

• December 9 - St. Andrew, the First-Called - Intentions for supporters and benefactors of Sheptytsky Institute

• Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30 a.m.

September 12 to December 7th

2006 - 2007 University Term

Fr. Andre Lalach celebrates Divine Liturgy on days as shown.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available 1/2 hour prior to all Liturgies.

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2006 - 2007 2nd Term • January to April
Divine Liturgies: • Sundays, 7 p.m., except where special time is noted January 7th to March 25 ~ January 21, 4:00 pm ~ February 11 & 18 - cancelled Special Services: • Thursday, January 25th, 5pm - Byzantine Vespers, in conjunction with Week of Prayer for Christian Unity • Thursday, March 29th, 5pm - Byzantine Vespers	• Tuesday thru Thursday, 11:30 a.m. January 9th to March 22 ~ February 13, 14 & 15 - cancelled (Reading week)

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2006 - 2007 1st Term • September to December
Welcome back our Chaplain, Fr. Andre Lalach! Divine Liturgies: • Sundays, 7 p.m., except where special time is noted September 10 - December 3 Except October 8 • Tuesday thru Thursday, 11:30 a.m. September 12 - November 30 Opportunity for confessions 1/2 hour prior to services. Enter the chapel directly through the back door entry which is located at the top of the stairs behind the garage. Visitors should note that unlimited parking is available on Elliot Street (south side of alley) all day on Sundays. All parking spots are reserved 24 hours daily. When visiting during the week, please park in the central lot area and leave your keys in the kitchen.	Calendar of Services September - December 2005 Divine Liturgy at 7:00 p.m. on the following Sundays, unless otherwise noted.
	Sep 10
	Sep 17
	Sep 24	Special time - 9:00 a.m.
	Oct 1
	Oct 8	NO SERVICE
	Oct 15
	Oct 22
	Oct 29	Commemoration of the death of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky
	Nov 5
	Nov 12
	Nov 19	Special time - 5:00 p.m.
	Nov 26	Following Divine Liturgy: Panakhyda for 1932/33 Ukraine Famine victims
	Nov 30	(Thursday) Last weekday service for 2006. Resumes Jan. 2007
	Dec 2	(Saturday) 12:45 p.m. Panakhyda for deceased rectors and residents. Followed by MSSS Board AGM
	Dec 3	Special time - 9:00 a.m. St Andrew, the First-Called - Intentions for supporters and benefactors of Sheptytsky Institute. Please note that this is the last Sunday Divine Liturgy for 2006.

Calendar of events 2004-2005 University term:

2004 - 2005 University Term...... Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in St Andrew, the Apostle of Ukraine Chapel at Sheptytsky Institute, Sunday's at 4 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Please check back here for the updated schedule of services.
All services at Sheptytsky Institute unless otherwise noted
Sunday Divine Liturgies - 2nd term January 9 Celebrant: Fr. Vladimir Kolpakov January 16 Celebrant: Fr. Andrew Muzyka January 23 Celebrant: Fr. Myroslaw Tataryn; Fr. Jeffrey Stephaniuk; Fr. Zenoviy Bahriy Theophany and Solemn blessing of the water. Followed by blessing of the building, and traditional Ukrainian Christmas meal. See http://www.sheps.ca/Student/Activities/activities0405.html for more photos. January 30 Celebrant: Fr. Frank Szadiak February 6 Celebrant: Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky February 20 Celebrant: February 27 Celebrant: Fr. Jeffrey Stephaniuk March 6 Celebrant: Fr. Andrew Muzyka March 13 Celebrant: April 3 Cancelled	Calendar of Services January -April 2005 Divine Liturgy at 4:00 p.m. on the following Sundays:
	Jan 9	Sunday of Zaccheus
	Jan 16	Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee
	Jan 23	Theophany & Solemn blessing of water
	Jan 30	Meatfare Sunday
	Feb 6	Cheesefare Sunday
	Feb 13	No service - school break
	Feb 20	2nd Sunday of the Great Fast
	Feb 27	3rd Sunday of the Great Fast
	Mar 6	4th Sunday of the Great Fast
	Mar 13	5th Sunday of the Great Fast
	Mar 20	No service - Please attend Willow Sunday services at a local community church
	Mar 27	No service - Please attend Resurrection services at a local community church
	Aril 3	Thomas Sunday - CANCELLED

Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in St Andrew, the Apostle of Ukraine Chapel at Sheptytsky Institute, every Sunday, 11 a.m., unless otherwise noted. We welcome Fr. Myroslaw Tataryn, Professor of Religious Studies at STM, back from sabbatical.

Non-resident students are invited as guests to join us for fellowship and a meal in the dining room following the services. Visitor rates for others are posted. Donations towards the Chapel are always appreciated.

Visitors are reminded that unlimited parking is available on Elliot Street all day on Sundays. Entry to the building through the parking lot 'loading zone' doors is best.

All services at Sheptytsky Institute unless otherwise noted
Sunday Divine Liturgies - 2nd term Will be celebrated on the following dates: January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 29; March 7, 14 & 28. March 7, 2004 During Great Lent, it is our ancient custom to remember departed family members. On March 7, following Divine Liturgy those present prayed for the reposed souls of those who have lived and worked at Sheptytsky Institute as well as deceased family members. Вічная пам'ять! February 8, 2004, 11:00 a.m. Students from Prof. H. Epstein's STM Religious Studies 224.3 - Ritual & Worship class attended Divine Liturgy where they were witness to an Eastern Rite liturgical celebration. Throughout the Liturgy and at a question/answer session following, Fr. Tataryn explained the communion gifts, the gospel, architecture, iconography and other holy mysteries. January 18, 2004, 4:00 p.m. Feast of Jordan, Theophany. Blessing of the building as well as individual rooms. A recently written icon of St. John the Baptist was also blessed. A traditional Ukrainian Christmas meal followed.	Calendar of Services January-April 2004 Divine Liturgy at 11:00 a.m. on the following Sundays:
	Jan 10	Liturgy resumes for the 2nd term
	Jan 18	Feast of Jordan. 4:00pm service, followed by blessing and traditional supper
	Jan 25	32nd Sunday after Pentecost Zacchaeus Sunday - Tone 7
	Feb 1	Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee - Tone 8
	Feb 8	Sunday of the Prodigal Son Feast of the Three Hierarchs - Tone 1
	Feb 15	No service at Sheps
	Feb 22	No service at Sheps
	Feb 29	Sunday of Orthodoxy First Sunday of Great Lent - Tone 4
	Mar 7	Sunday of St Gregory Palamas Second Sunday of Great Lent - Tone 5 Discovery of the Head of Holy Forerunner John the Baptist
	Mar 14	Sunday of the Holy Cross - Tone 6
	Mar 21	No service at Sheps
	Mar 28	Sunday of St Mary of Egypt Fifth Sunday of Great Lent - Tone 8 Feast of the Annunciation

	Fr. Myroslaw Tataryn can be reached at his office, room 331, St Thomas More College, 966-8044; e-mail: myroslaw.tataryn@usask.ca

* * * * * Sunday Divine Liturgies - 1st term Will be celebrated on the following dates: September 14, 21; October 19, 26; November 2, 16, 30; December 7. November 30, 2003 11:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy intentions for supporters and benefactors of Sheptytsky Institute. November 29, 2003 Noon. Moleben followed by Panakhyda for deceased residents and directors of Sheptytsky Institute. This service will be held at the Dormition of the Blessed Mother of God Church, 120 - 105th Street, Sutherland. This special service is being held in commemoration of the conclusion of 50th Anniversary celebrations . Lunch follows. Please contact the Institute for details. November 2, 2003 11:00 a.m. Commemoration of the Death of Metropolitan Andryj Sheptytskyj September 7, 2003 11:00 a.m. Welcome Back Liturgy, followed by brunch in the dining room. Sheptytsky Institute Chapel. September 4, 2003 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service and Orientation for residents of Sheps Sheps Dining Room	Calendar of Services September-December 2003 Divine Liturgy at 11:00 a.m. on the following Sundays:
	Sep 14	Nativity of the Mother of God
	Sep 21	Exaltation of the Holy Cross
	Sep 28	Academic Mass at STM - All are invited to attend - No service at Sheps
	Oct 5	No service
	Oct 12	Protection of the Mother of God - Please note, There will not be service at Sheptytsky Institute on this day.
	Oct 19	Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council
	Oct 26	St Demetrius the Great Martyr
	Nov 2	Commemoration of the Death of Metropolitan Andryj Sheptytskyj
	Nov 9	No service
	Nov 16	St Michael the Archangel
	Nov 23	updated NO SERVICE
	Nov 30	The Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple. - Intentions for supporters and benefactors of Sheptytsky Institute.
	Dec 7	St Andrew the First-Called
	Fr. Myroslaw Tataryn can be reached at his office, room 331, St Thomas More College, 966-8044; e-mail: myroslaw.tataryn@usask.ca

Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in St Andrew, the Apostle of Ukraine Chapel at Sheptytsky Institute, every Sunday, 4pm, unless otherwise noted, from September 8 to December 15, 2002 and January 12 to April 6, 2003.

Excluded will be: Sunday, November 10, 2002. Also, Sundays where situations arise with unforeseen clergy scheduling difficulties.

We sincerely thank Bishop Michael Wiwchar and all clergy who were available to celebrate Divine Liturgy with us throughout the year! Visiting clergy included: Rev. Vlad Kolpakov, CSsR; Rev. Walter Kostiuk; Rev. Andrew Muzyka; Rev. Leonard Ratushniak, CSsR; Rt. Rev. Vladimir Mudri; Rev. Myroslaw Tataryn; Rev. Frank Szadiak, CSsR; Rev. Yaroslaw Dybka, CSsR, Winnipeg; Rev. Bohdan Lukie, CSsR, Newark; Rev. Ivan Nahachewsky, Prince Albert; and Rev. Deacons Thomas Nahachewsky and Ray Lalach.

A listing of 2003 Lenten services, Easter services (Gregorian and Julian calendar) and Easter Teas for the three Ukrainian Catholic parishes in Saskatoon, as well as STM, is posted on the bulletin board. Please refer there for times of special services that are offered during this special time of year. Saskatoon parishes: St. George's Cathedral, 664-3459; Ss. Peter & Paul, 343-6516; Dormition of the Blessed Mother of God, 652-4837.

2005 - 2006 University Term...... Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in St Andrew, the Apostle of Ukraine Chapel at Sheptytsky Institute, Sunday's at 7 p.m., and Tuesday thru Friday at 11:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted. Please check back here for the updated schedule of services.
2005 - 2006 2nd Term • January to April
Chaplain: Fr. Andre Lalach Divine Liturgies: Sundays, 7 p.m. January 8 - April 2 Except: February 12 Tuesday thru Friday, 11:30 a.m. January 10 - April 7 Except: February 10, 14-17 & March 21 Opportunity for confessions 1/2 hour prior to services. Enter the chapel directly through the back door entry which is located at the top of the stairs behind the garage. Visitors should note that unlimited parking is available on Elliot Street (south side of alley) all day on Sundays. All parking spots are reserved 24 hours daily. When visiting during the week, please park in the central lot area and leave your keys in the kitchen. January 15 • Solemn Water Blessing - brief video	Calendar of Services January - April 2006 Divine Liturgy at 7:00 p.m. on the following Sundays, unless otherwise noted.
	Jan 8	Regular services resume, 7pm. Continuing until Sunday, April 2. Except on days shown below.
	Jan 10	Regular Tuesday to Friday weekday services resume, 11:30am. Continuing until Friday, April 7. Except on days shown below.
	Jan 15	Theophany service, 4pm. Please note time change Followed by: Water blessing, building blessing, and traditional Ukrainian Christmas supper
	Feb 10	(Friday) No Divine Liturgy
	Feb 12	No Sunday Divine Liturgy (Reading week)
	Feb 14-17	No weekday Divine Liturgies (Reading week)
	Mar 21	(Tuesday) No weekday Divine Liturgy
	Apr 2	Final Sunday Divine Liturgy for this academic term.
	Apr 7	Final weekday Divine Liturgy for this academic term.








* * * * * 2005 - 2006 1st Term • September to December
We warmly welcome our Chaplain, Fr. Andre Lalach and his family, to our Sheptytsky Institute family! Divine Liturgies: Sundays, 7 p.m. September 11 - December 11 Except October 9 Tuesday thru Friday, 11:30 a.m. September 13 - December 16 Except November 11 Opportunity for confessions 1/2 hour prior to services. Enter the chapel directly through the back door entry which is located at the top of the stairs behind the garage. Visitors should note that unlimited parking is available on Elliot Street (south side of alley) all day on Sundays. All parking spots are reserved 24 hours daily. When visiting during the week, please park in the central lot area and leave your keys in the kitchen.	Calendar of Services September - December 2005 Divine Liturgy at 7:00 p.m. on the following Sundays, unless otherwise noted.
	Sep 11
	Sep 18
	Sep 25
	Oct 2	NO SERVICE
	Oct 9	NO SERVICE
	Oct 16
	Oct 23
	Oct 30	Commemoration of the death of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky
	Nov 6
	Nov 11	(Friday) NO SERVICE
	Nov 13
	Nov 20
	Nov 27	Following Divine Liturgy: Panakhyda for 1932/33 Ukraine Famine victims
	Dec 3	(Saturday) 12:45 p.m. Panakhyda for deceased rectors and residents. Followed by MSSS Board AGM
	Dec 4
	Dec 9	(Friday) Last weekday service for 2005. Resume Jan. 4, 2006
	Dec 11	St Andrew, the First-Called - Intentions for supporters and benefactors of Sheptytsky Institute. Please note that this is the last Sunday Divine Liturgy for 2005.
*October 30 • Commemoration of the death of our Patron, Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky*

* * * * * 2004 - 2005 1st Term • September to December
Sunday Divine Liturgies - 1st term September 12 Celebrant: Fr. Myroslaw Tataryn September 19 cancelled September 26 Celebrant: Fr. Jeffrey Stephaniuk October 3 cancelled October 17 Lay prayer service October 24 Celebrant: Fr. Jeffrey Stephaniuk October 31 Celebrant: Fr. Jeffrey Stephaniuk November 7 Lay prayer service - Akafist November 14 Celebrant: Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky Intentions of the Gabruch family; offered by the Board of the MSSS November 21 Celebrant: Fr. Andrew Muzyka November 28 Celebrant: Fr. Jeffrey Stephaniuk Intentions of the Krochak family; offered by the Board of the MSSS On this day, a special blessing of the newly placed altar and tetrapod covers took place. We are very grateful to the talents of Dobrodika Daria, Paul and Doreen who took on the challenge of sewing them, and to Dr. William Gulka for funding this aspect of our chapel. December 5, 2004 Intentions for supporters and benefactors of Sheptytsky Institute Celebrant: Fr. Myroslaw Tataryn *On this day, the newly acquired wall mounted icons were blessed. These icons are available for sponsorship; please see bottom of this page.* Sincere thank you is extended to our visiting clergy (named above) and, our lead responders: Nadia Prokopchuk, Laurie Friesen, Dr. William Gulka, Henry Spilchuk!	Calendar of Services September - December 2004 Divine Liturgy at 4:00 p.m. on the following Sundays:
	Sep 12	Nativity of the Mother of God
	Sep 19	Exaltation of the Holy Cross
	Sep 26	Commemoration of the Transference of the Remains of St John the Evangelist & Theologian
	Oct 3	Protection of the Mother of God
	Oct 10	NO SERVICE
	Oct 17	Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council
	Oct 24	St Luke the Evangelist
	Oct 31	St Demetrius the Great Martyr & Commemoration of the Death of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky
	Nov 7	St Michael the Archangel
	Nov 14	St Philip the Apostle & St Josaphat the Hieromartyr
	Nov 21	The Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple
	Nov 28	26th Sunday after Pentecost
	Dec 5	St Andrew, the First-Called - - Intentions for supporters and benefactors of Sheptytsky Institute

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