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

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