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 📥 Apply by September 1, 2026 📅 Classes begin September 15, 2026 📩 mission@esnucc.org 🌐 chicagougcc.org → Education → Mission Institute 📞 773.276.5080 The St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy invites you to join a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Croatia, and Italy from September 14–25, 2026. The itinerary includes visits to Medjugorje, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Split, Trieste, Padua, and Venice. The pilgrimage includes airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner, and transportation throughout the trip. Cost: $3,250 + €250. Registration Deadline: July 1, 2026. For more information or to reserve a place, call 773-276-5080 (ext. 1005).

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 to Medjugorje, Croatia, and Italy from September 14–25, 2026. The itinerary includes visits to Medjugorje, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Split, Trieste, Padua, and Venice. The pilgrimage includes airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner, and transportation throughout the trip. Cost: $3,250 + €250. Registration Deadline: July 1, 2026. For more information or to reserve a place, call 773-276-5080 (ext. 1005).

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 proclaiming the Gospel and strengthening the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada and beyond. Axios! Axios! Axios! The St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy invites you to join a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Croatia, and Italy from September 14–25, 2026. The itinerary includes visits to Medjugorje, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Split, Trieste, Padua, and Venice. The pilgrimage includes airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner, and transportation throughout the trip. Cost: $3,250 + €250. Registration Deadline: July 1, 2026. For more information or to reserve a place, call 773-276-5080 (ext. 1005).

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 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. The St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy invites you to join a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Croatia, and Italy from September 14–25, 2026. The itinerary includes visits to Medjugorje, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Split, Trieste, Padua, and Venice. The pilgrimage includes airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner, and transportation throughout the trip. Cost: $3,250 + €250. Registration Deadline: July 1, 2026. For more information or to reserve a place, call 773-276-5080 (ext. 1005).

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 Catholic Eparchy invites you to join a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Croatia, and Italy from September 14–25, 2026. The itinerary includes visits to Medjugorje, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Split, Trieste, Padua, and Venice. The pilgrimage includes airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner, and transportation throughout the trip. Cost: $3,250 + €250. Registration Deadline: July 1, 2026. For more information or to reserve a place, call 773-276-5080 (ext. 1005).

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 Eparchy invites you to join a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Croatia, and Italy from September 14–25, 2026. The itinerary includes visits to Medjugorje, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Split, Trieste, Padua, and Venice. The pilgrimage includes airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner, and transportation throughout the trip. Cost: $3,250 + €250. Registration Deadline: July 1, 2026. For more information or to reserve a place, call 773-276-5080 (ext. 1005).

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. 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 Eparchy invites you to join a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Croatia, and Italy from September 14–25, 2026. The itinerary includes visits to Medjugorje, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Split, Trieste, Padua, and Venice. The pilgrimage includes airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner, and transportation throughout the trip. Cost: $3,250 + €250. Registration Deadline: July 1, 2026. For more information or to reserve a place, call 773-276-5080 (ext. 1005).

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 warmly invites all the faithful to take part in the All-American Youth Pilgrimage, taking place June 11–14. Today, June 7th, there will be a Ukrainian-language Liturgy at St. John’s at 5:00 PM. 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 Eparchy invites you to join a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Croatia, and Italy from September 14–25, 2026. The itinerary includes visits to Medjugorje, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Split, Trieste, Padua, and Venice. The pilgrimage includes airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner, and transportation throughout the trip. Cost: $3,250 + €250. Registration Deadline: July 1, 2026. For more information or to reserve a place, call 773-276-5080 (ext. 1005).

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 warmly invites all the faithful to take part in the All-American Youth Pilgrimage, taking place June 11–14. Next Sunday, June 7th, there will be a Ukrainian-language Liturgy at St. John’s at 5:00 PM. 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 Eparchy invites you to join a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Croatia, and Italy from September 14–25, 2026. The itinerary includes visits to Medjugorje, Mostar, Dubrovnik, Split, Trieste, Padua, and Venice. The pilgrimage includes airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner, and transportation throughout the trip. Cost: $3,250 + €250ю Registration Deadline: July 1, 2026. For more information or to reserve a place, call 773-276-5080 (ext. 1005).

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 prayer as we remember and honor our departed faithful. In May, 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. The Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States warmly invites all the faithful to take part in the All-American Youth Pilgrimage, taking place June 11–14. The “Capital Campaign Report 2025–2026” is available on the table at the entrance of the church. We are looking for an individual or a small group to serve by baking the prosphoras for our church. 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.

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 at St. John’s Church, Father Stepan will bless St. John’s Cemetery, and St. Josaphat Cemetery in Gorham. All are welcome to join in prayer as we remember and honor our departed faithful. In May, 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. The Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States warmly invites all the faithful to take part in the All-American Youth Pilgrimage, taking place June 11–14. The “Capital Campaign Report 2025–2026” is available on the table at the entrance of the church. We are looking for an individual or a small group to serve by baking the prosphoras for our church.

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 2026. It will be held on Thursday, May 14, at 2:00 pm in St. Benedict’s Chapel. A reception will follow. Call Spiritual Care at 701-456-7317 for more information. Come and pray with us! We are looking for an individual or a small group to serve by baking the prosphoras for our church. Prosphora is the sacred bread used at every Divine Liturgy. The Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States warmly invites all the faithful to take part in the All-American Youth Pilgrimage, taking place June 11–14. Thursday, May 14 — the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. All Catholics are called to participate in the Divine Liturgy. The “Capital Campaign Report 2025–2026” is available on the table at the entrance of the church.