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Church Bulletin - August 9, 2026
Please note that on the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 6:00 PM instead of 8:00 AM. 3rd Annual Fall Supper Our 3rd Annual Fall Supper will be held on Sunday, September 27, at St. Bernard’s Parish Center. Please mark your calendars for our pyrohy-making days: Saturday, August 29, after the 8:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy — St. John’s Saturday, September 12, at 9:00 a.m. — St. Demetrius Please join us on either day—

Fr. Ihor Firut
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Church Bulletin - August 2, 2026
3rd Annual Fall Supper Our 3rd Annual Fall Supper will be held on Sunday, September 27, at St. Bernard’s Parish Center. Please mark your calendars for our pyrohy-making days: Saturday, August 29, at 9:00 a.m. — St. Demetrius Saturday, September 12, — after the 8:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy — St. John’s Please join us on either day—or both! Your time and help are greatly appreciated. A potluck lunch will be served! The St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Eparch

Fr. Ihor Firut
Aug 11 min read


Church Bulletin - July 26, 2026
MISSION INSTITUTE – ENROLLMENT OPEN! 🎓 2026–2027 💬 “Be courageous, do not be afraid to try something new, especially to strengthen us in Jesus Christ!” — Bishop Benedict 🙏 Called to serve the Church and grow in faith? Join the Mission Institute! 📚 PROGRAMS: • Catechists & Community Leaders • Deacon Program • Cantors / Sacred Music 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Classes in English or Ukrainian | 💻 100% Online | ⏱ 4-Year Program 💵 Tuition: $1,050/year Eparchy $350 | Parish $350 | Student $350

Fr. Ihor Firut
Jul 251 min read


Church Bulletin - July 19, 2026
On July 17, a presentation of two books took place at the Garrison Church of Saints Peter and Paul: “The Light of His Eyes: A Journey from Self-Contempt to the Father’s Comfort” by Mother Iliana and “Practical Christianity” by Bishop Benedict. It reflects on prayer, forgiveness, faith, hope, love of God and neighbor, self-knowledge, and the importance of practicing Christian virtues in everyday life. The St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy invites you to join a pilgrimage

Fr. Ihor Firut
Jul 181 min read


Church Bulletin - July 12, 2026
The historic Synod, which adopted the Code of Canons of the UGCC, concluded in Zarvanytsia. A Joyful Milestone for the Ukrainian Catholic Church! With great joy and gratitude to God, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Most Rev. Michael Kwiatkowski on his appointment as the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg.May the Lord grant him many blessed years of faithful service, inspiring leadership, and unwavering dedication to proclaimin

Fr. Ihor Firut
Jul 101 min read


Church Bulletin - July 5, 2026
Feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Dear Parish Family, as we celebrate the Feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, may we confidently entrust ourselves and our loved ones to the loving protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She continually leads us to her Son, Jesus Christ, and never ceases to intercede for those who seek her help. Happy Feast Day! May Our Mother of Perpetual Help pray for us always! The Kordonowy family would like to invite all family and friends to celeb

Fr. Ihor Firut
Jul 31 min read


Church Bulletin - June 28, 2026
The Kordonowy family would like to invite all family and friends to celebrate Deacon Leonard Kordonowy's 90th Birthday and the 39th Anniversary of his Deaconate Ordination. Sunday, July 12, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m, Fairfield Fire Hall. Welcome the Eparchial Icon to Fairfield. Our parish is blessed to welcome the Eparchial Pilgrim Icon of Our Lady from the Eparchy of St. Nicholas in Chicago to St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Church in Fairfield. The St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catho

Fr. Ihor Firut
Jun 271 min read


Church Bulletin - June 21, 2026
Welcome the Eparchial Icon to Belfield. Our parish is blessed to welcome the Eparchial Pilgrim Icon of Our Lady from the Eparchy of St. Nicholas in Chicago to St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Belfield. An Eparchial Forum on the Christian Family: “Challenges, Risks, and Threats Facing Christian Families within St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy.” Took place on June 20, 2026, Format: Online (Zoom Meeting). Belfield Knights of Columbus Blood Drive St. Berna

Fr. Ihor Firut
Jun 201 min read


Church Bulletin - June 14, 2026
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. Belfield Knights of Columbus Blood Drive St. Bernard’s Parish Center Gym Thursday, June 25 12:30 – 5:30pm To make an appointment contact Tom Tessier at 690-0951. The St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Eparch

Fr. Ihor Firut
Jun 131 min read


Church Bulletin - June 7, 2026
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

Fr. Stepan Ivanchyk
Jun 61 min read


Church Bulletin - May 31, 2026
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

Fr. Stepan Ivanchyk
May 301 min read


Church Bulletin - May 24, 2026
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

Fr. Stepan Ivanchyk
May 231 min read


Church Bulletin - May 17, 2026
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

Fr. Stepan Ivanchyk
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Church Bulletin - May 10, 2026
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

Fr. Stepan Ivanchyk
May 101 min read


Church Bulletin - May 3, 2026
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

Fr. Stepan Ivanchyk
May 31 min read


Church Bulletin - April 26, 2026
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

Fr. Stepan Ivanchyk
Apr 271 min read


Church Bulletin - April 19, 2026
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

Fr. Stepan Ivanchyk
Apr 251 min read


Children and Youth Gather for Mustard Seed Club at St. Demetrius Parish
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
stjohnsbelfield
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Church Bulletin - April 12, 2026
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

Fr. Stepan Ivanchyk
Apr 111 min read


Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
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

Fr. Stepan Ivanchyk
Apr 61 min read
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