Ukrainian Catholic (possibly Byzantine?) Divine Liturgy Questions

[brianthephysicist]

Hey guys.  So Missy and I thought it would be really cool to explore some of the Church that we don't come into very much contact with.  Since we really didn't have any obvious place to start, we figured we'd start with what was geographically closest to us.  Doing some google searches we found a Ukrainian Catholic Church just 15~20 minutes from Missy's house.  It was listed on a Byzantine Catholic website but I couldn't confirm that on the parish's facebook page (and no, they don't have their own website) so I have no clue in that regard.  

 

Missy already posted on their FB page to let them know we're coming and to ask if there's anything we should know before we show up, but I'd like to ask you guys the same question.

 

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Nihil Obstat]

The method of reception of Communion will be by intinction with a straw, I believe. Or perhaps with a spoon. Apo will know better, obviously.

[RCIA ~ Class of 09]

You might find this link helpful: http://www.stmichaelstoledo.org/index.php?name=faq&id_cat=1

 

Also, I might be wrong, but I think women need to wear a head covering and a skirt.

[CatherineM]

I attended a wedding at a Ukrainian Catholic Church in Winnepeg a few years ago. They did the spoon thing.

[RCIA ~ Class of 09]

OK, I just talked to my co-worker who knows more about it than I do. She said definately a skirt, comfortable shoes (because you'll be standing almost the whole time), and a head covering is a good idea but a lot of the younger people don't wear them.

 

She also said that if the Priest doesn't recognize you he may not give you Communion so it's a good idea to go a little early and introduce yourself if possible.

[Byzantine]

Hey guys.  So Missy and I thought it would be really cool to explore some of the Church that we don't come into very much contact with.  Since we really didn't have any obvious place to start, we figured we'd start with what was geographically closest to us.  Doing some google searches we found a Ukrainian Catholic Church just 15~20 minutes from Missy's house.  It was listed on a Byzantine Catholic website but I couldn't confirm that on the parish's facebook page (and no, they don't have their own website) so I have no clue in that regard.  

 

Missy already posted on their FB page to let them know we're coming and to ask if there's anything we should know before we show up, but I'd like to ask you guys the same question.

 

Thanks in advance for your help.

Ukrainians fall into the Byzantine liturgical family. When going up for Communion, open your mouth wide, DO NOT stick your tongue out, and tilt your head back. You may say your name so it can be inserted into the prayer the priest/deacon says while giving you Communion. DO NOT say "Amen." Be ready to stand and sing. Cross yourself as you normally would (not right to left as we do), and be ready to do it a lot.

 

The method of reception of Communion will be by intinction with a straw, I believe. Or perhaps with a spoon. Apo will know better, obviously.

Spoon.

[Apotheoun]

The method of reception of Communion will be by intinction with a straw, I believe. Or perhaps with a spoon. Apo will know better, obviously.

The Ukrainians usually use a spoon.

 

Melkites normally dip the consecrated bread into the consecrated wine.

Edited June 10, 2013 by Apotheoun

[Apotheoun]

Below is a video showing the distribution of communion at St. Elias Ukrainian Catholic Church in Brampton:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGU6SCJ_MR4

 

[Apotheoun]

Postscript:  In the Melkite Church, and in the Ukrianian and Russian Churches where I have received communion, the communicant normally crosses his arms over his chest (usually the right arm over the left), while receiving communion.

[Apotheoun]

You might find this link helpful: http://www.stmichaelstoledo.org/index.php?name=faq&id_cat=1

 

Also, I might be wrong, but I think women need to wear a head covering and a skirt.

Yes, women should wear a headscarf, but many Eastern Catholic Churches in the United States have been Latinized and wearing a veil is one of the practices that has fallen out of use in many parishes.

[Byzantine]

Postscript:  In the Melkite Church, and in the Ukrianian and Russian Churches where I have received communion, the communicant normally crosses his arms over his chest (usually the right arm over the left), while receiving communion.

Same for Ruthenian, though I don't remember being instructed to put a certain arm over the other.

[Apotheoun]

Same for Ruthenian, though I don't remember being instructed to put a certain arm over the other.

Right normally goes over left, but I don't think a person will get in trouble for doing the opposite.

[Nihil Obstat]

Who is it that use a straw for Communion?

[truthfinder]

Who is it that use a straw for Communion?

 

Medieval Latins

[Nihil Obstat]

Neato.