St. Sophia's Ukrainian Catholic Parish

04/04/2026

Good Friday - Veneration of the Holy Shroud (“Plaschenytsia”)

There was a solemn procession around the church, lead by a parish member carrying the Crucifix. In the procession, the elders of the parish carry the Holy Shroud, the priest carries the Holy Eucharist and the altar boys carry lighted candles and the wooden clappers. This procession is symbolic of the journey from Christ’s Crucifixion on Calvary to His Tomb.
The clappers- The harsh wood-on-wood sound is thought to recall the hammering of the nails into the Cross or the rattling of the Cross being carried to Golgotha.

03/13/2026

Did you know? St. Sophia Parish is launching a brand-new parish website in 2026! 🎉

The new site will share the beauty of the Ukrainian Catholic faith, help welcome new visitors, and provide helpful resources for anyone wanting to learn more about our parish community.

If you’d like to be notified when it launches, you can sign up for the launch email at stsophia.ca

03/09/2026

Friends of St. Sophia Golf!

We invite you to join us once again for the 13th Annual St. Sophia Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 13 at Broadmoor Golf Course for a fantastic daty of golf, fellowship, and friendly competition. Whether you've joined us in the past or are returning to defend your title, we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable tournament. The 8:00am shot-gun start will be played in a Texas Scramble format, making it enjoyable and accessible for golfers of all skill levels. (See the attached poster for additional details, including payment options.)

After the final putt drops, the celebration will continue at St. Sophia Church hall, where we'll gather for a delicious meal, exciting door prizes, plenty of camaraderie, and the crowning of our tournament champions and runner-ups. It's always a highlight of the day and a great opportunity to reconnect with friends old and new.

Registration is $150 per golfer, with all proceeds directly supporting St. Sophia's daily operations and programs.

If you would like to reserve a foursome, please complete the attached registration form and email it back to me. Please share this email with others who you think may be interested in participating in the tournament. For those who have already confirmed their attendance via email, thank you. Please also complete the registration form and email it back to me.

We are also currently seeking door prize donations and tournament sponsors (various sponsorship levels are available). If you or someone you know would like to contribute a door prize or become a sponsor, please have them reach out to me directly.

Thank you for supporting St. Sophia Parish and helping make the tournament a success year after year. Your participation truly makes a difference and helps ensure the continued success of our parish community. Let's make this 13th Annual event one to remember!

See you on the green!!

Wally Tarnawsky
Tournament Committee Member
780-718-5096

02/26/2026

We invite you to join us for the 13th Annual St. Sophia Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 13 at Broadmoor Golf Course for a fantastic day of golf and fellowship. The 8:00 am shotgun start will be played in a fun Texas Scramble format.

After the final putt drops, the celebration will continue at St. Sophia Church Hall, featuring a delicious meal, exciting door prizes and the crowning of the tournament champions and runner-ups.

Registration is $150 per golfer; with all proceeds directly supporting St. Sophia's daily operations and programs.

Spots fill up quickly! If you'd like to reserve your foursome(s), please contact Wally Tarnawsky at [email protected]. See poster for details.

02/24/2026

02/24/2026

Get your tickets for this DELICIOUS supper!

02/01/2026

Mnohaya lita and a big Happy Birthday to Father Rendy!
May you live many long years! 🥳🎂

01/04/2026

Христос Хрещається! У Річці Йордані!

Today the congregation celebrated Theophany, or the Feast of the Jordan, remembering the baptism of Christ in the River Jordan. Fr. Rendy blessed the water, and parishioners were invited to take the blessed water home.

Sanctification and Protection: The primary use is to bring God's blessing into the home, protecting the dwelling and its inhabitants from evil spirits, danger, and hostile forces.

Healing and Renewal: The water is believed to have the power to heal illnesses and physical infirmities. Faithful individuals often drink a small amount daily, typically in the morning on an empty stomach, to strengthen the powers of the soul and body.

Spiritual Aid: It is used in times of need, such as during temptation, family difficulties, before a journey, or prior to important events like examinations, as a reminder of faith and a source of consolation and strength.

Connection to Baptism: Theophany water serves as a physical reminder of one's own baptism and the spiritual renewal it offers, connecting the "home church" with the parish church.

10/08/2025

Get your tickets early! The next pyrohy supper is on October 24th, 2025!

09/10/2025

IT'S TIME! Get your tickets before they're gone!
Text 587-984-4080.