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Universal Exaltation of the Cross

Tropar – Tone 1 O Lord, save Your People and bless Your inheritance! Grant victory to Orthodox Christians over their adversaries, and by Your Cross preserve Your Commonwealth. Kondak – Tone 4 O Christ God, Who was voluntarily raised up … Continue reading

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Sunday of the Exaltation Holy and Precious Life – Giving Cross

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit… In today’s Gospel lesson we hear a call. “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and … Continue reading

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Hello from Father Evan

Holy Cross Orthodox Mission Parish celebrates the richness and fullness of the traditional Apostolic Faith all in English. Welcome Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ. Glory Be To Jesus Christ! Glory Forever! We want to welcome you to the Holy … Continue reading

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Holy Cross Mission Bulletin March 14, 2010

Just a few things:

1. Great Vespers are at St. Nicholas OCA, (5635 Henderson Hwy), 4:00 p.m.
2. Divine Liturgy: Hearing of confessions and reading of the Hours at 9:30 p.m.
3. Passia Service: St. Michael’s, 6:00 p.m.
4. Get your perogie orders in. March 15 is the last day for perogie orders. Continue reading

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A Brief History of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada

The seed of the Orthodox Faith was sowed on the Canadian land, not by missionaries, but by simple peasants, who came from Ukraine and established themselves on the Canadian prairies. It is indeed on this simple, but at the same … Continue reading

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Our Founding Principles

English Worship – We aim to make the great treasure of Orthodox Christianity accessible to all who join us in worship, study, service and fellowship. Life-long Education – Holy Cross Mission is committed to offering opportunities for learning and spiritual … Continue reading

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Holy Cross Mission Bulletin Feb. 28, 2010

1. Great Vespers will be at Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church (732 Alfred Ave) at 4:00 p.m. During Great Lent we will have the opportunity to visit our sister churches here in the city and pray with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Last weekend was at St. George’s OCA parish and it was a lovely service. Please make every effort to come out.

2. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Hearing of confessions and the reading of the Hours at 9:30 a.m.

3. Passia Service at Holy Trinity Cathedral on Main St. at 6:00 p.m. Continue reading

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Holy Cross Mission Bulletin January 24/2010

Christ is baptized!

Just a few things:

1. No Vespers this Saturday. Why? Because we are all at the superfun Pan-Orthodox Basketball tournament being held at Calvin Christian Collegiate at 6:00 p.m. Heck, Fr. Evan might even get out there on the court and remind everyone why his basketball nickname in high school was “Ukrainian Thunderstorm”. Why did they call him that? Because all I did was rain three-pointers, my moves on the court were faster than lightning, and dunks were like thunder. Whoooo!!! Continue reading

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Holy Cross Mission Bulletin January 14, 2010

Christ is Born!!!

Just a few announcements:

1. Great Vespers, Sat. at 5:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy, Sunday at 10:00 a.m., reading of hours at 9:30 a.m., hearing of confessions, 9:30 a.m.

2. Great Blessing of Water/Holy Theophany – Monday, January 18 at 6:00 p.m., at St. Andrew’s College. Continue reading

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Holy Cross Mission Bulletin January 10, 2010

Christ is Born!!!

1. Great Vespers, 5:00 p.m. this Saturday. Divine Liturgy, 10:00 a.m. this Sunday. Reading of the Hours and the hearing of confessions at 9:30 p.m.

2. Holy Theophany/Great Blessing of Water – January 18, at St. Andrew’s College. 6:00 p.m. Please bring a container to take the blessed water home with you Continue reading

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