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 thank you all for your understanding. The Belfield KC’s will host a Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 13 and March 27, 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. The Cursillo of the Bismarck Diocese will hold their 2026 weekend retreat – Cursillo is a short course in Christianity for adults that takes place over a four-day weekend retreat. Men’s weekend is March 5-8 with the theme of “Remain in Him”. The Women’s weekend is March 19-22 with the theme “For I know the plans I have for you”. For info. contact Paul Kenney ay 701-471-9560 or Melody Haider 701-400-9941. Register at https://bismarckcursillo.com/

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 Dokia, her family, and the parish community. Dokia’s dedication and accomplishments are a source of pride not only for her parents but also for our entire parish community. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to her and wish her continued success in her studies and future endeavors. Our parish is truly proud of her and grateful to the Knights of Columbus for supporting the education and achievements of young members of our community.

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.

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 also praying for peace and justice for the people of Ukraine. Following the memorial service, attendees were invited to remain for a screening of the short documentary film “No Priests Left.”  The film highlights the persecution of the Church and clergy in the territories of Ukraine currently under Russian occupation, offering a powerful testimony to the challenges faced by the faithful and the clergy who continue to serve under difficult circumstances. The gathering provided an opportunity not only for prayerful remembrance but also for reflection and solidarity with the suffering people of Ukraine. The parish extends its gratitude to all who came to pray and to remember those who have been affected by the ongoing war.

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.

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 families and friends the opportunity to spend time together outside of church services. The afternoon was a wonderful reminder that community life grows not only through prayer and worship, but also through shared moments of joy and friendship. We are grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so enjoyable. We look forward to many more parish gatherings like this in the future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 dessert to share. Update on Ice Skating Day: The cost for ice skating will be $3, which is a group rate. Additionally, skate rental will be waived. To receive the discount, please mention that you are part of the St. John/St. Demetrius group. We have blessed Jordan Holy Water, sanctified on the Feast of Theophany. Parishioners are welcome to take some home in containers or vessels they bring to the church for their personal use. The water is available on the table next to the Christmas tree. Next Sunday, following the 10:00 a.m. Liturgy, we will have a blessing of the faithful with the relics of the Martyrs of Pratulin.

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.