The parish of St. John’s invites everyone to take part in their parish feast day Praznyk. The service will be held on June 21st 10AM. There will be a Holy Liturgy, the blessing of water, and a festive Potluck meal after. On that day there will be no Liturgy at St. Demetrius. Please note that Father Stepan will be participating in the All-American Youth Pilgrimage. He will be away from the parish from June 10th to June 15th. The Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States w

The parish of St. John’s invites everyone to take part in their parish feast day Praznyk. The service will be held on June 21st 10AM. There will be a Holy Liturgy, the blessing of water, and a festive Potluck meal after. On that day there will be no Liturgy at St. Demetrius. Please note that Father Stepan will be participating in the All-American Youth Pilgrimage. He will be away from the parish from June 10th to June 15th. The Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States w

The parish of St. John’s invites everyone to take part in our parish feast day Praznyk. The service will be held on June 21st 10AM. There will be a Holy Liturgy, the blessing of water, and a festive potluck meal after. On that day there will be no Liturgy at St. Demetrius. On Sunday, May 24, following the 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy at St. John’s Church, Father Stepan will bless St. John’s Cemetery in Belfield, and St. Josaphat Cemetery in Gorham. All are welcome to join in pra

On Wednesday, May 20th, there will be Pastoral / Financial Council meeting. Please note that there will be changes to next week’s liturgy schedule due to the annual blessing of the cemeteries. On Saturday, May 23, following the 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy at St. Demetrius Church, Father Stepan will bless the following cemeteries: St. Mary Cemetery, St. Demetrius Cemetery, and the Orthodox Cemetery of Sts. Peter and Paul. On Sunday, May 24, following the 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

May is a special month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. In honor of this, we will be holding Marian devotions, Moleben to the Mother of God, on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at St. John’s and on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. at St. Demetrius. We invite everyone to join us in prayer and reflection as we honor Our Lady this month. Benedictine Living Community in Dickinson will host a Memorial Service for our residents who have died since November 1, 2025, through April 202

Dear parishioners, please be advised that Father Stepan will be away from May 4th to May 9th, attending a clergy conference in Dallas, Texas. There will be no services during this period. Father Stepan will return and celebrate the Sunday Liturgy on May 10th. The month of May is a special month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. In honor of this, we will be holding Marian devotions Moleben to the Mather of God: on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at St. John’s, and o

Dear parishioners, please be advised that Father Stepan will be away from May 4th to May 9th, attending a clergy conference in Dallas, Texas. There will be no services during this period. Father Stepan will return and celebrate the Sunday Liturgy on May 10th. The parish community is seeking an individual, or a small group, willing to serve by baking the prosphoras for our church. Prosphora is the sacred bread used at every Divine Liturgy. This ministry, though often unseen, i

The members of the Mustard Seed Club would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all the adults who cared for them and ensured their comfort. Special thanks go to Sharon Romanyshyn, Stephanie Klym, Emily Klym, and Christian Rodakowski, who were with us throughout the entire day, assisting in the kitchen, tidying up, and supporting us in every way. This gratitude is shared on behalf of all the children of the Mustard Seed Club. Dear parishioners, please be advised that

St. Demetrius Parish hosted a joyful Mustard Seed Club gathering for children and youth on April 18, bringing together 17 participants for a day centered on faith, fellowship, and Easter celebration. The gathering began with the Divine Liturgy, followed by a catechetical session that helped the children reflect more deeply on the meaning of Christ’s Resurrection and the importance of faith in everyday life. Afterward, everyone shared breakfast together in the parish dining ha

Today, on Thomas Sunday, the parish of St. Demetrius warmly invites everyone to join us for the Easter Dinner. After the liturgy, we will have the Anointing and the distribution of Artos, the special bread we traditionally blessed on Easter Sunday. Artos is a symbol of Christ’s presence and a reminder of the Resurrection. Please stay after the service to enjoy the festive meal together. The Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States warmly invites all the faithful to take

On the joyful Feast of the Resurrection, April 5, our parish community gathered to celebrate the Glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ . Continuing our beautiful tradition, we blessed the Paschal baskets , filled with festive foods prepared by our faithful. This meaningful custom reminds us that Christ’s Resurrection sanctifies not only our souls, but all aspects of our daily life. Following the services, our parish family came together in a spirit of joy and fellows

Today, on Easter Sunday, our schedule is as follows: We will begin with the solemn placement of the Lord’s Shroud on the altar . After that, there will be a procession around the church . Then, we will begin the Resurrection Matins & Liturgy , followed by anointing , and then the blessing of the Easter baskets along with the food. The parish of St. Demetrius invites everyone to the Easter dinner on Thomas Sunday, following the Divine Liturgy. Belfield Knights of Columbus are

On Good Friday, April 3, our parish community gathered in prayer even in the midst of a snow blizzard. Despite the harsh weather conditions, the faithful came together to stand at the foot of the Cross and enter into the solemn remembrance of Christ’s Passion. This powerful witness of faith reminded us that no storm—whether in nature or in life—can separate us from the love of Christ. United in prayer, we reflected on His sacrifice and drew strength from His enduring love and

Today, after the liturgy, there will be a blessing of the pussy willows, and everyone will be able to take home a blessed branch. These branches symbolize the palm fronds that people laid before Jesus as he entered Jerusalem. This is a historical adaptation; in Ukraine and other parts of Eastern, Central, and Northern Europe, people have done this. We adapted this tradition from our ancestors, the first pioneers who came to North Dakota and did the same as they had seen in Uk

On the evening of March 27, our parish community gathered for a special Stations of the Cross for Children . It was a beautiful and prayerful time as our young parishioners walked through the journey of Christ’s Passion in a way that spoke to their hearts. The reflections at each station were read by the children themselves, helping all present to enter more deeply into the meaning of Christ’s suffering and love. Their participation made this devotion especially moving and me

Today, as requested by Bishop Benedict, we will take up a second collection to support the building project of a new church in San Diego, California, where Fr. Yurii Sass serves as pastor. We kindly invite you to support this important initiative with your prayers and generosity. The bishop’s letter is available at the entrance of the church for those who wish to read more. Thank you for your kindness and support. The Belfield KC’s invite everyone to the last Lenten Fish Fry

Please be informed that Father Stepan will be away from March 16 to March 21. We thank you all for your understanding. The Belfield KC’s invite everyone to the last Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 27 from 5:30 – 7:00pm at St. Bernard’s Parish Center. The Catholic Daughters will also hold a Bake Sale. Bishop Benedict is addressing all parishes of the St. Nicholas Eparchy with a request to support a building project for a new church in San Diego, California, where Father Yur

On Saturday, March 14, our parish community joyfully celebrated the Baptism of Collins Makaye , daughter of Caleb & Bailey Chruszch. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the family on this beautiful and sacred occasion. Through Holy Baptism, Collins has been welcomed into the life of Christ and into the family of the Church. It is a moment of great grace and joy not only for her family, but for our entire parish community. We pray that the Lord may bless Collins with a

Jesus asks us to commit ourselves to be good stewards of the gifts entrusted to us, to share our time, our talent and our treasure as an outward sign of the love and gratitude we have Him. Please be a good steward of your gifts and share them by participating in Share 2026! Please be informed that Father Stepan will be away from March 16 to March 21. During this time, we will not have the Stations of the Cross or the Presanctified Liturgy in the church, as we normally do. We

Following the Sunday Divine Liturgy, Fr. Stepan Ivanchyk , on behalf of the Belfield Knights of Columbus, Council 6310 , presented an official scholarship certificate to Dokia Chruszch , who was awarded a $1,000 scholarship . The occasion was especially meaningful, as the presentation took place on Dokia’s name day , according to the Eastern Catholic liturgical calendar—the feast of Saint Martyr Dokia (Eudokia) . This joyful coincidence made the moment even more special for D