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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.

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 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 Thursday, May 14 at 2:00pm in St. Benedict’s Chapel. A reception will follow. Call Spiritual Care at 701-456-7317 for more information. Come and pray with us! 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. 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.

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, is a meaningful way to support the spiritual life of our parish. We warmly invite you to offer your time and care in service to the community. 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. While titled a “youth” pilgrimage, this event is truly for everyone—participants of all ages are welcome. This pilgrimage is a beautiful opportunity to deepen one’s faith, encounter others, and celebrate the rich traditions of the Ukrainian Catholic Church together. On the table at the entrance of the church, there are a few free 2026 “Selfreliance” Ukrainian American Credit Union Association calendars. You are welcome to take one. They have great offers for Ukrainian Americans—always better than what you can find elsewhere. In April, they opened a new branch in Minneapolis—this is currently the closest one to us.

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 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, is a meaningful way to support the spiritual life of our parish. We warmly invite you to offer your time and care in service to the community. 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. While titled a “youth” pilgrimage, this event is truly for everyone—participants of all ages are welcome. This pilgrimage is a beautiful opportunity to deepen one’s faith, encounter others, and celebrate the rich traditions of the Ukrainian Catholic Church together.

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 hall. The day continued with a variety of activities for the children and youth, including team games and the viewing of Light of the World, a film portraying the life, Passion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Participants also enjoyed lunch together before concluding the event with a festive Easter egg hunt. The day was filled with joy, friendship, prayer, and meaningful time together as a parish family. Special thanks to all who helped organize and support this memorable gathering for our young parishioners. Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!

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 part in the All-American Youth Pilgrimage, taking place June 11–14. While titled a “youth” pilgrimage, this event is truly for everyone—participants of all ages are welcome. This pilgrimage is a beautiful opportunity to deepen one’s faith, encounter others, and celebrate the rich traditions of the Ukrainian Catholic Church together. The next meeting of the Mustard Seed Club will be on Saturday, April 18th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the St. Demetrius Parish. Ages 7-14. Please note that next Sunday will be the final catechesis lesson for children in this 2025–2026 school year. We kindly ask all parents not to miss it. 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, is a meaningful way to support the spiritual life of our parish. We warmly invite you to offer your time and care in service to the community.