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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 fellowship, sharing in the celebration of Пасха. It was a blessed time of unity, gratitude, and renewed hope in the Risen Lord. We thank everyone who participated and helped make this holy day so special. Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!Христос воскрес! Воістину воскрес!  🙏✨

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 organizing a ditch cleaning, starting at St. Demetrius Church around 5 p.m and heading south. The Knights invite everyone who is able to join the cleanup. Afterward, the Knights of Columbus will have a gathering in the St. Demetrius Dining Hall. (Depending on weather – contact Cole Hlebechuk 590-1023 or Rodney Krogh 677-4389) 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.

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 mercy. We are grateful to all who made the effort to come and pray together on this sacred day. May the spirit of this Holy Friday remain in our hearts as we continue our journey in faith.

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 Ukraine.  The parish of St. Demetrius invites everyone to the Easter dinner on Thomas Sunday, following the Divine Liturgy. We would like to remind everyone of the obligation to make a Confession during Lent. A canon requires that we receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this time, so that by the time of Easter, we may all approach the Eucharist with a pure heart.  The Pontifical Good Friday Collection at the Holy Shroud goes to support Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools, offer religious education, and helps preserve the sacred shrines. There is an envelope in your box of contribution envelopes. Please be as generous as you can for this important collection. This Sunday is the last day of the collection Share 2026 (spring portion). Therefore, we invite everyone who has not yet participated to join in and help our Eparchy so that we can organize various programs, ministries, and more.

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 meaningful for our entire community. We extend our sincere gratitude to all the children who took part, as well as to everyone who helped organize this special Lenten prayer. May this experience continue to bear fruit in the hearts of our young faithful as they grow in love for Christ.

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 blessing of homes. These visits are a time of prayer, blessing, and personal encounter. Families are kindly asked to have a cross, icon and a candle prepared. If anyone wishes to speak about special concerns or has questions, they are encouraged to prepare them in advance so this time together may be especially meaningful.

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. If you have time this Thursday after the 9:00 AM liturgy, please come and lend a hand in taking care of our church. Saturday, February 7th, marks the first All Soul Saturday of this year, and we will begin the Sorokousty Prayer, which will also take place on each Saturday of the Great Lent. This is a special prayer for the departed, especially for our family members and friends. If you would like to include their names in the prayer list, please submit their names in the envelopes provided at the church entrance.

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 AM liturgy. Please mark your calendar! It is much appreciated for your attendance. On Monday, February 2nd, we will celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. This is one of the twelve major feasts in the Church calendar, and the Holy Day of Obligation. We will have the Liturgy at 9:00 AM at St. Demetrius Church and at 6:00 PM at St. John’s. After each Liturgy, there will be a blessing of candles, which parishioners can take home. Saturday, February 7th, marks the first All Soul Saturday of this year, and we will begin the Sorokousty Prayer, which will also take place on each Saturday of the Great Lent. This is a special prayer for the departed, especially for our family members and friends. If you would like to include their names in the prayer list, please submit their names in the envelopes provided at the church entrance.

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 the 8:00 AM liturgy at St. John’s will be canceled for that day. Additionally, there will be no other activities, such as catechism classes. We will have one liturgy at 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Demetrius, followed by Borscht and Bingo! Great Fast Begins! Starting next Monday, February 16th, we will begin the Great Fast. Let us prepare our hearts and minds for this sacred season. Important Notice for the Great Fast: during all Sundays of the Great Fast, we will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great instead of the one of St. John Chrysostom that we are accustomed to. Please note that the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is slightly longer.

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 sisters. All are encouraged to remain and participate in this meaningful preparation for the Great Fast. Important Notice for the Great Fast: during all Sundays of the Great Fast, we will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great instead of the one of St. John Chrysostom that we are accustomed to. Please note that the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is slightly longer. Starting tomorrow, Monday, February 16th, we begin the Great Fast in preparation for Easter Sunday. We remind everyone that tomorrow is a strict fast day. The Church encourages all to abstain from excessive food consumption and to spend this day in prayer. For more detailed information about the Lenten fasting guidelines, please refer to the church bulletin board.

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 Liturgy. Thank you for your patience and understanding.  The Booster Club at Belfield School is sponsoring: Belfield’s 1st Annual Hotdish Festival Saturday, March 7 5:00 – 7:00pm Belfield American Legion Hall Tickets are $35.00 Tickets available at The Raven’s Brew or West Dakota Oil or from any Booster Club member. The Belfield KC’s invite everyone to a Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, Feb. 26 from 5:30 – 7:00pm at St. Bernard’s Parish Center. The Catholic Daughters will also hold a Bake Sale. Free will offering with proceeds going to support Bismarck Diocese seminarians. Belfield Lutheran Church Extravaganza Sunday, February 22 from 9:30 – 12:30 at St. Bernard’s Parish Center. They will have a Soup meal, Raffle and Silent Auction.

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. Please be assured all intentions will be prayerfully remembered. During Great Lent, Divine Liturgies are not celebrated Monday through Friday; one intention for the deceased will be offered on Saturday and one for the living at the second Sunday Liturgy. Thank you for your patience. The Belfield School Booster Club invites you to Belfield’s 1st Annual Hotdish Festival on Saturday, March 7, from 5:00–7:00pm at the American Legion Hall. Tickets are $35 and available at The Raven’s Brew, West Dakota Oil, or from Booster Club members. The Belfield KC’s will host a Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, Feb. 26, from 5:30–7:00pm at St. Bernard’s Parish Center. The Catholic Daughters will hold a Bake Sale. Free-will offering; proceeds support Bismarck Diocese seminarians.