Welcome to the Christ The King Saskatoon Liturgical Ministry.

Christ The King Saskatoon Malabar parish’s Liturgical Ministry in Saskatoon came to inception on Nov 29th 2015. Bishop Mar Jose Kalluvelil visited Saskatoon Catholic Community and officially declared the formation Syro Malabar Church in Saskatoon.

 

Christ The king Saskatoon Parish follows the East Syrian Rite liturgy, traditionally attributed to saints Addai and Mari, which dates back to 3rd century Edessa, and like the Chaldean Rite is a Syro-Oriental Rite. The ministry has evolved greatly in God’s abundant grace, since its inception. Today Ministry provides the Christ The King Saskatoon parish, all necessary guidance and support with regards to mass celebrations, observing liturgical seasons and parish member participation in liturgical rites and prayer services.

 

Following the Syro-Malabar Catholic Rite, liturgy ministry follows the Syro-Malabar liturgical Calendar. The liturgical year begins on the Sunday that comes between November 27 and December 3. The liturgical year is divided into 9 liturgical seasons. The seasons are based on the central events of salvation history, with special focus on the historical life of Jesus and the historical existence of the Church. It begins with Annunciation of the birth of the Lord Saviour Jesus Christ and ends with his second coming and eschatological fulfillment and the heavenly kingdom.

 

Based on catholic traditions the Holy Mass, which is called Holy Qurbana in East Syriac Aramaic and means 'Eucharist', is celebrated in its solemn form on Sundays and certain liturgical feasts/celebrations. During the celebration of the Qurbana, priests and deacons put on elaborate vestments which are unique to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church.

 

Following the East Syriac tradition, liturgical day of the Syro-Malabar Church begins at sunset and the rites require the worshiper to face the east direction while worshiping and offering prayers.