Parish Organizations

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The Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada (UCWLC or ЛУКЖК), in its ongoing commitment to the mission of the Church, is dedicated to providing the resources that allow its members to realize their own true vocation, and live an authentic Christian life as contributing members to the Church and society.”The Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada was organized nationally on June 14, 1944, and granted a Federal Charter on September 9, 1980.

 

 

*Altar Boys Boys age 8 and older AND have received their First Confession and Solemn Holy Communion are invited to be altar servers.                                                                        To be an altar server is a special honor in our Ukrainian Catholic Church. The primary role of the altar server is to assist the priest in the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. Contact our clergy, or just come early on any Sunday morning and come to the back sacristy.

*Children of Mary Girls 8 years old and older, who have received their First Confession and Solemn Holy Communion are invited to join the Children of Mary group.                      The program for the Children of Mary revolves around the life of Mary and the Church’s Feastdays that honor her as the Mother of Jesus. You can see this group of girls during Divine Liturgy holding candles or helping during the service.

*Children's Choir is under the direction of Mr. Taras Hlova. Children 7-14 years old are welcome to join.
On the last Sunday of each month, our Children's choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy. To join our parish choirs please contact our parish office at 905-279-9387 or the choirmaster at 647-501-2071.

*Youth for Christ
With the blessings of our Eparch of Toronto and Eastern Canada, Bishop Most Rev. Stephen Chmilar, our Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God is continuing the organization of the youth group “Youth for Christ”. To join it please contact our office at 905-279-9387.

It is an honor for children to be part of the Altar Boys, Children of Mary, Children Choir, or Youth of Christ group. It builds self-confidence, self-worth, and empowerment in children. But most important of all; it enhances their spiritual formation and provides them with an opportunity to receive God’s special Blessings and Grace. 

 

Our Parish Choir is under the direction of Mr. Alex Buczynskyj and is open to everyone.                                                                                                                                                                The choir sings most Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy. We welcome everyone who wishes to join.

Club "Rodyna"

Organized about 10 years ago, Club Rodyna is the driving force behind most of the dance social events at our parish. They annually organize Spring and Fall Zabavas as well as our parish Malanka!

"Zoloti Struny" is a Ukrainian Youth Ensemble made up of young musicians dedicated to the playing of the bandura, which is Ukraine’s national instrument. The group has been in existence since the summer of 2001. The ensemble consists of 35 students from Toronto, Oshawa, and Kitchener. The organization is under the auspices of St.Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mississauga.

†Vera Zelinska, an acknowledged teacher and performer from Ukraine, was the musical director and a teacher of Zoloti Struny. †Vera fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday May 6th 2012. Beloved teacher of many young talented students, she will be sadly missed.