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

The Annual Eparchial Appeal – Share 2026 begins today and continues through March 29. Your gift supports the ministries, education programs, and outreach of our Eparchy. Contributions may be mailed, placed in the collection basket, or made online at www.chicagougcc.org  (click “Share 2026”). Please keep this appeal in your prayers. Thank you for your trust in requesting Mass intentions. At this time, over 90 intentions are pending, so there may be a delay in scheduling. Pleas

On Tuesday, February 24, the parish community gathered at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church  to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine  with prayer and remembrance. The evening began with a solemn Memorial Panakhyda  offered for all victims of Russian aggression in Ukraine. Parishioners and members of the wider community joined together in prayer, remembering those who have lost their lives and asking God to grant them eternal rest, while

Dear Parishioners, thank you for your trust in requesting Mass intentions. At this time, we have over 90 intentions pending, so there may be a delay in scheduling. Please be assured that every intention will be prayerfully remembered. During Great Lent, Divine Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom are not celebrated Monday through Friday according to our Byzantine tradition. One intention for the deceased will be offered on Saturday and one for the living at the second Sunday Litu

On January 24 , members of our parish community gathered for a joyful Parish Ice Skating Day  at the Dickinson Ice Skating Center. Parishioners of all ages came together for an afternoon filled with skating, laughter, and fellowship. Children, youth, and adults enjoyed time on the ice while others cheered from the sidelines, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for everyone who attended. Events like this help strengthen the bonds within our parish community by giving fami

Borscht and Bingo! Today, February 15th, parish of St. Demetrius will be hosting a Borscht&Bingo  event!  Today we observe Forgiveness Sunday, the final Sunday before the beginning of Great Lent. Following the Divine Liturgy, we will have the Ceremony of Mutual Forgiveness. This beautiful and humbling tradition invites us to ask and offer forgiveness to one another, so that we may enter the Holy Season of Lent with peace in our hearts and reconciliation with our brothers and

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who came out yesterday, Saturday, February 7th, to help clean the church. We truly accomplished a wonderful job, and everything looks fantastic! A sincere thank you to all who generously donate their time, effort, and hard work to our parish and church. Upcoming Event: Borscht and Bingo! Attention, everyone! Next Sunday, February 15th, parish of St. Demetrius will be hosting a Borscht&Bingo  event! Please note that t

Today, Sunday, February 1st, we will be holding a collection in our church to support the Patriarchal Solidarity Fund with Ukraine. Due to the harsh winter and ongoing shelling, many people are suffering from the cold. This collection is being held at the request of our Bishop Benedict to help those in need. The letter of appeal from Bishop Benedict is posted on the announcement board at the entrance of the church. We will have church cleaning on Saturday, Feb 7th after 8:00

Today, after Liturgy, we will have a blessing of the faithful with the relics of the Martyrs of Pratulin. All parishioners of the church are warmly invited to take an active part in the Annual Parish Council Meeting, which will be held today, January 25th, in the church dining hall. This is a parish-wide event, and your participation is truly valued. This Thursday, Jan 29th, we will be cleaning the church after the Christmas season and taking down the Christmas decorations. I

All parishioners of the church are warmly invited to take an active part in the Annual Parish Council Meeting, which will be held on January 25th, right after the liturgy in the church dining hall. This is a parish-wide event, and your participation is truly valued. Potluck Dinner at Annual Parish Meeting: following the Divine Liturgy and before our Annual Parish Meeting, everyone is warmly invited to a potluck dinner. Roast beef will be provided. Please bring a side dish or

Due to some issues with Father Stepan’s voice today, part of the liturgy will be recited. Thank you for your understanding. All parishioners of the church are warmly invited to take an active part in the Annual Parish Council Meeting, which will be held on January 25th, right after the liturgy in the church dining hall. This is a parish-wide event, and your participation is truly valued. Following the Feast of Epiphany, Father Stepan will begin pastoral home visits with the b

On Christmas Day, following the Divine Liturgy, our parish community gathered for a uniquely special caroling program that brought joy, warmth, and the true spirit of Christmas to everyone present. Together, we embraced the rich heritage of our Ukrainian Catholic tradition by singing beloved Ukrainian Christmas carols. These sacred songs, passed down through generations, allowed us to celebrate not only the Nativity of Our Lord but also the traditions, culture, and faith that

We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Corinne Chruszch for lovingly caring for the poinsettias and bringing them to the church. We also want to express our gratitude to Christian Rodakowski and Stephanie Klym for their help in reassembling the angels and the nativity scene in front of the church after they were brought inside for protection from the strong winds this past week. All parishioners of the church are warmly invited to take an active part in the Annual Parish

On December 13 , St. John’s Parish  joyfully hosted its 8th Annual Cookie Walk , and the event was a wonderful success. We were blessed to welcome many visitors from our parish and the wider community. Thanks to the generosity and hard work of our parishioners, nearly all of the cookies and baked goods were sold. The variety, beauty, and delicious quality of the treats reflected the care and love with which they were prepared. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who c

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks  to everyone who contributed to the success of the Cookie Walk. To all those who baked, to all the volunteers who offered their time and effort, and to everyone who helped in any way—thank you so much! The Cookie Walk was a success because of you, and we are deeply grateful for your support. If you still  wish to order parish T-shirts , we have a few extras available. Please contact either Corinne or Father Stepan. This Thursday,

Last Wednesday, December 3, in collaboration with the Parish of St. Demetrius, we co-organized an unforgettable concert at the Belfield Theatre, featuring Kozak Siromaha and Sasha Tab. This event was a wonderful opportunity to introduce the people of North Dakota to contemporary Ukrainian culture. Sasha Tab, a member of Kalush Orchestra, who won Eurovision 2022, and Kozak Siromaha, known for his powerful performance on “The Voice,” brought vibrant performances that captivated

Today we have only one Liturgy  at St. Demetrius at 10:00 AM, followed by a   meeting with St. Nicholas  and a potluck in the dining hall.  Fr. Stepan will be absent  from December 8th to 13th due to personal matters. He will not be available during this time. Thank you for being so understanding. If you ordered your parish T-shirts, you can pick them up today. Please reach out to Corinne Chruszch for more details. As Christmas approaches, we invite the faithful to prepare sp

Today, during our Sunday Liturgy, we’ll have a second collection  to support our participation in Share 2025 . Your generous contributions will help strengthen our eparchy. Thank you for your support! Next Sunday, we will have only one Liturgy  at St. Demetrius at 10:00 AM, followed by a   meeting with St. Nicholas  and a potluck in the dining hall. Meat will be provided, and we invite everyone to bring a dish to share. Fr. Stepan will be absent  from December 8th to 13th due

On November 22 , our parish joyfully celebrated the official launch of The Mustard Seed Club ! Our very first gathering brought together 14 wonderful participants , and the day was filled with excitement, learning, and fellowship. We began with prayer and Divine Liturgy, asking God to bless our new ministry and guide the hearts of all who take part in it. Afterward, everyone enjoyed a delicious breakfast and later a warm lunch, giving us time to share a meal together and buil