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Silent Auction – Donations We are now accepting donations for our Silent Auction. If you would like to contribute an item, please have your donation to Colleen at 701-590-9311 by September 25. This deadline will allow us time to organize the auction and prepare the bidding/sign-up forms. Silent Auction – Volunteers Needed We are looking for a few volunteers from St. Demetrius Parish to help with an upcoming Silent Auction. If you are willing to help, please contact Fr. Ihor. Thank you for supporting our parish community! 3rd Annual Fall Supper Our 3rd Annual Fall Supper will be held on Sunday, September 27, at St. Bernard’s Parish Center. Interior Church Painting and Repairs The church council has discussed painting and minor repairs to the church interior and dome. Western Edge Painting of Belfield provided quotes, and an agreement was reached to paint the two side walls and the front wall with the iconostasis for $6,400. The estimated cost for the dome is $12,500. Funding will come from the $3,000 Dickinson Sales Tax Grant, Fall Supper proceeds, possibly the Cookie Walk, the Building Fund, and a CD maturing in October. The final cost may change if additional repairs or unexpected expenses arise. Work is tentatively scheduled to begin in early November.

Silent Auction – Donations We are now accepting donations for our Silent Auction. If you would like to contribute an item, please have your donation to Colleen at 701-590-9311 by September 25. This deadline will allow us time to organize the auction and prepare the bidding/sign-up forms. Silent Auction – Volunteers Needed We are looking for a few volunteers from St. Demetrius Parish to help with an upcoming Silent Auction. If you are willing to help, please contact Fr. Ihor. Thank you for supporting our parish community! 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, September 12, at 9:00 a.m. — St. Demetrius Please join us on either day—or both! Your time and help are greatly appreciated. A potluck lunch will be served! Interior Church Painting and Repairs The church council has discussed painting and minor repairs to the church interior and dome. Western Edge Painting of Belfield provided quotes, and an agreement was reached to paint the two side walls and the front wall with the iconostasis for $6,400. The estimated cost for the dome is $12,500. Funding will come from the $3,000 Dickinson Sales Tax Grant, Fall Supper proceeds, possibly the Cookie Walk, the Building Fund, and a CD maturing in October. The final cost may change if additional repairs or unexpected expenses arise. Work is tentatively scheduled to begin in early November.

Interior Church Painting and Repairs The church council has discussed painting and minor repairs to the church interior and dome. Western Edge Painting of Belfield provided quotes, and an agreement was reached to paint the two side walls and the front wall with the iconostasis for $6,400. The estimated cost for the dome is $12,500. Funding will come from the $3,000 Dickinson Sales Tax Grant, Fall Supper proceeds, possibly the Cookie Walk, the Building Fund, and a CD maturing in October. The final cost may change if additional repairs or unexpected expenses arise. Work is tentatively scheduled to begin in early November. A sign-up sheet for the Catechist Luncheon is available on the table near the church entrance. If you plan to attend, please add your name to the list. Please donate a silent auction item for the Fall Pyrohy Supper. If you're interested in donating for the silent auction, please call Colleen at 701-590-9311 by September 27. 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—or both! Your time and help are greatly appreciated. A potluck lunch will be served! Altar Vestment Donation Are there any parishioners who would like to donate toward a new altar vestment for our church? Any contribution, large or small, would be greatly appreciated. May God bless you for your generosity and support of our parish!

Interior Church Painting and Repairs The church council has discussed painting and minor repairs to the church interior and dome. Western Edge Painting of Belfield provided quotes, and an agreement was reached to paint the two side walls and the front wall with the iconostasis for $6,400. The estimated cost for the dome is $12,500. Funding will come from the $3,000 Dickinson Sales Tax Grant, Fall Supper proceeds, possibly the Cookie Walk, the Building Fund, and a CD maturing in October. The final cost may change if additional repairs or unexpected expenses arise. Work is tentatively scheduled to begin in early November. A sign-up sheet for the Catechist Luncheon is available on the table near the church entrance. If you plan to attend, please add your name to the list. Notice: Fr. Ihor will be away from August 24 through August 28 Please donate a silent auction item for the Fall Pyrohy Supper. If you're interested in donating for the silent auction, please call Colleen at 701-590-9311 by September 27. 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—or both! Your time and help are greatly appreciated. A potluck lunch will be served! Altar Vestment Donation Are there any parishioners who would like to donate toward a new altar vestment for our church? Any contribution, large or small, would be greatly appreciated. May God bless you for your generosity and support of our parish!

Notice: Fr. Ihor will be away from August 24 through August 28 Please donate a silent auction item for the Fall Pyrohy Supper. If you're interested in donating for the silent auction, please call Colleen at 701-590-9311 by September 27. 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—or both! Your time and help are greatly appreciated. A potluck lunch will be served!

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—or both! Your time and help are greatly appreciated. A potluck lunch will be served! 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).

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 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).

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).