GREAT CANON OF SAINT ANDREW OF CRETE- RESOURCES

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TONIGHT (APRIL 6th)  7-9:30 PM
The Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete
& Reading of the Life of St. Mary of Egypt 

Великий Kанон Cв. Андрія Критського"Поклони"
There will be plenty of room. Have your children bring blankets- they can fall asleep to the prayers.  Read more about this service below.
NOTE: Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts this afternoon at 3 PM (not 5pm)+ Tomorrow at 5pm Friday at 5pm
HELP: Volunteers needed for grounds keeping (students looking for hours or anyone else) and humanitarian aid collection packing and sorting 12-4 this Saturday after Liturgy.

ABOUT THE SERVICE

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Tonight is the yearly singing of the Great Canon and the reading of the life of Saint Mary of Egypt.    If you will be praying at home, download THE GREAT CANON 2021 (file below). Before the canon (and after if you wish), read “A Who’s Who Guide of the Great Canon” which explains who all the biblical characters are that will be referenced in the various odes.  I strongly recommend reading this in order to better grasp the meaning of the texts - and its a fantastic bible lesson!
 
I have provided the Life of Saint Mary of Egypt in full as a PDF document, and also a link to a recording of it.  It's worthwhile for sure!  If possible, before this evening, listen to the podcast episode from “Firstfruits” (link provided below).
 
"MY SOUL, MY SOUL ARISE! WHY ARE YOU SLEEPING?"
The Great Canon is a masterpiece of liturgical hymnody and repentance that each and everyone of us need to hear and experience.  Together with the reading of the Life of Saint Mary of Egypt, it proves an invaluable source of encouragement and formation.

There is no other sacred hymn which compares with this monumental work, which St Andrew wrote for his personal meditations.  Nothing else has its extensive typology and mystical explanations of the scripture, from both the Old and New Testaments.  One can almost consider this hymn to be a “survey of the Old and New Testament”. 
 

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO KNOW ABOUT THE GREAT CANON:
The Great Canon was written by a holy man to teach himself the right way to live. We cannot benefit from it unless we make it a priority to stand in prayer, in the church, and listen to it, with a great desire and expectation for God’s grace to teach us and heal us. Our theology is first and foremost – experienced and prayed, and not only “studied”.


A podcast about what happens tonight: https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/firstfruits/the_great_canon_of_st._andrew_of_crete
A recording of the life of Saint Mary of Egypt:
http://www.st-marymagdalene.org/parish-blog/2019/4/9/the-life-of-st-mary-of-egypt
Podcast - Great Lent Week 5
Speaking the Truth in Love- Fr. Thomas Hopko



Finally:  For those who are physically able approximately 250 prostrations are made, so wear loose clothing (un-tucked shirts are a good idea). Physically unable to do prostrations? No problem,  just listen!  
If you are local- make an effort to come if you are able to... 

 
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WEEKLY BULLETIN- SUNDAY OF ST. JOHN OF THE LADDER

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SUNDAY MARCH 27th

SUNDAY FOUR OF THE GREAT FAST
SUNDAY OF ST. JOHN OF THE LADDER

 
GREAT LENT / ВЕЛИКИЙ ПІСТ
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES  ARE LISTED IN THE BULLETIN  + IN THE PARISH CALENDAR  (available for download on the parish website or here.  
ГРАФІК  НАВЕДЕНО В БЮЛЕТЕНІ + У ПАРАФІЯЛЬНОМУ КАЛЕНДАРІ  (можна завантажити на веб-сайті парафії або
тут
 
SERVICES THIS WEEK / ЦЬОГО ТИЖНЯ
FIFTH SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT / П’ЯТИЙ ТИЖЕНЬ ВЕЛИКОГО ПОСТУ

Service times are in the bulletin and parish Calendar. Часи вказані в бюлетені або парафіяльному календарі.  PLEASE COME. It's not crowded, 
  • Wednesday- Presanctified Liturgy  + The Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete & Life of St. Mary of Egypt
  • Thursday- Presanctified Liturgy
  • Friday-Presanctified Liturgy
  • Saturday-Matins and Akathist Divine Liturgy

  • Середа- Літургія Ранішосвячених Дарів + Великий канон  Андрeя Критського та читання життя преподобної Марії Єгипетської
  • Четвер-Літургія Ранішосвячених Дарів
  • П’ятниця-Літургія Ранішосвячених Дарів
  • Субота-Утреня та Акафіст Божественна Літургія
 
SUNDAY BULLETIN | БЮЛЕТИН - CLICK HERE
bulletin photo + link
FROM THE BISHOP'S OFFICE

НEДІЛЬНИЙ ОБОВЯЗОК - 
Від єпископської канцелярії: “Онлайн-участь у Божественній Літургії більше не вважається виконанням обов’язку на недільні та святкові дні, за винятком тих, у кого погане здоров’я, які не могли б відвідувати церкву за звичайних обставин.”  Звісно, ​​ми повинні приходити з любові, а не з обов’язку, але ми слабкі, тому Церква допомагає нам, оголошуючи недільне богослужіння обов’язком.

OUR SUNDAY OBLIGATION – From the Bishop’s office: “On-line participation in Divine Liturgy is no longer considered a fulfillment of one’s obligation for Sundays and Feasts, with the exception of those in poor health, who would be unable to attend church in normal circumstances.”  Of course, we should be coming out of love, not obligation, but we are weak, so the Church helps us by declaring Sunday worship as obligation. 


Note: If you cannot come to church and wish to arrange for Confession and receive Holy Eucharist Fr. Roman will gladly visit.  If you are concerned about large groups, please come to the many secondary services during the week. You should feel comfortable wearing masks if you need to. If you are ill or required to isolate please pray at home.  Holy Communion procedures (established during Covid) will remain in place for the time being. 
PARISH CALENDAR PHOTO + LINK
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ПАРАФІЯЛЬНИЙ КАЛЕНДАР НАТИСНІТЬ ТУТ
EXCELLENT LENTEN MISSION
If you missed the English one this past week, it was excellent!  You can watch the recordings here. 
If you understand Ukrainian you can participate this week live. 
Цього тижня українською мовою - великопосна місія - о. Роман Дусановський.. On You Tube
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Everyday, your donations arrive in the mail and electronically. Your generosity is appreciated now more than ever. Thank You for donating your time, talent or treasure and most importantly thank you for staying connected to your parish.
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IMPORTANT INFO re: (CUaeT ) CANADA UKRAINE EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION FOR TRAVEL

Thank you to our local community for your continued support. Your generosity is beyond expectation.

To you , our parishioners and families here- continued prayers are offered for the safety of your families living and working in Ukraine.

Understanding that you may be working to bring your loved ones to Canada you should be aware of the following.

  1. All the usual stuff that happens in a war is happening now, confusion, chaos etc… the programs such as CUAET are not immune. The parish office understands that you may be frustrated. We have found that the CUAET help line is extremely useful. 1 613 321-4243. The parish (+ pastor) have no ability to influence or submit any specific visa applications. It is the policy of the parish office to refer you to the help line or local Ukrainian organizations (they are smarter than we are). Thank you for your understanding.

IGENERAL INFORMATION

CUAET help line is extremely useful. 1 613 321-4243

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/03/canada-ukraine-authorization-for-emergency-travel.html

https://www.ucc.ca

Ontario information here:

https://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/immigrating-to-ontario/immigration-categories/Information-for-Ukraine-Nationals-Coming-to-Canada/

https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card#section-2

 

Дякуємо нашій місцевій громаді за вашу постійну підтримку.

Вам, нашим парафіянам і сім’ям тут – постійні молитви за безпеку ваших сімей, які живуть і працюють в Україні.

Розуміючи, що ви, можливо, працюєте, щоб привезти своїх близьких до Канади, ви повинні знати про наступне.

1.Усе звичайне явище, яке трапляється на війні, відбувається зараз, плутанина, хаос тощо… програми, такі як CUAET, не застраховані. Парафіяльний офіс розуміє, що у вас можуть виникнути труднощі. Ми виявили, що лінія допомоги CUAET надзвичайно корисна. 1 613 321-4243. Парафія (+парох) не має можливості впливати/не подаватиме конкретні візові аплікації. Парафіяльний офіс направить вас на лінію допомоги чи місцеві українські організації (вони розумніші за нас). Дякую за розуміння

GENERAL INFORMATION

Довідкова лінія CUAET надзвичайно корисна. 1 613 321-4243

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/03/canada-ukraine-authorization-for-emergency-travel-en-ua.html

https://www.ucc.ca

Інформація про Онтаріо тут:

https://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/immigrating-to-ontario/immigration-categories/Information-for-Ukraine-Nations-Coming-to-Canada/

https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card#section-2



WEEKLY BULLETIN- SUNDAY OF THE CROSS

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SUNDAY MARCH 27th

SUNDAY THREE OF THE GREAT FAST
SUNDAY OF THE CROSS

 
GREAT LENT / ВЕЛИКИЙ ПІСТ
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES  ARE LISTED IN THE BULLETIN  + IN THE PARISH CALENDAR  (available for download on the parish website or here.  PLAN TO ATTEND. 
ГРАФІК  НАВЕДЕНО В БЮЛЕТЕНІ + У ПАРАФІЯЛЬНОМУ КАЛЕНДАРІ  (можна завантажити на веб-сайті парафії або
тут. ЗАПРОШУЄМО ВСІХ НА УЧАСТЬ

 
*CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR UKRAINE*
We continue to pray for our bothers and sisters in Ukraine, for their safety and end to the invasion. More details on where to give and how to help - see the bulletin. The work continues...
Mи молимося за наших братів і сестер в Україні. Моліться за їх безпеку і закінчення війни. Детальніше про події у бюлетені. Робота триває...
SUNDAY BULLETIN | БЮЛЕТИН - CLICK HERE
PARISH CALENDAR PHOTO + LINK
DOWNLOAD
THE PARISH CALENDAR
 (CLICK HERE)

ПАРАФІЯЛЬНИЙ КАЛЕНДАР НАТИСНІТЬ ТУТ
REGARDING THE CHANGES IN COVID RESTRICTIONS:

Masks will become optional in most indoor settings. PLEASE use your good judgment considering that you may require a risk assessment for you. You should feel comfortable wearing a mask if you wish to to so. If you are sick please pray at home. Follow the usual guidelines if you are required to isolate. Holy Communion procedures (established during Covid) will remain in place for the time being. 

ЩОДО ЗМІН В ОБМЕЖЕННЯХ COVID:
У нашій області знімають останнє з обмежень Covid. Маски стануть необов’язковими в закритих приміщеннях. БУДЬ ЛАСКА, розважтеся, враховуючи ризику для вас. Ви повинні відчувати себе комфортно в масці, якщо ви цього бажаєте. Якщо ви захворіли, моліться вдома. Дотримуйтесь звичайних інструкцій, якщо вам потрібно ізолюватися. Процедури Святого Причастя (встановлені під час Covid) поки що залишаться в силі.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Everyday, your donations arrive in the mail and electronically. Your generosity is appreciated now more than ever. Thank You for donating your time, talent or treasure and most importantly thank you for staying connected to your parish.
on line donations- click here
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