Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Parish
(St Mary’s) 560 West 14th Avenue Vancouver, BC.
A church in the Byzantine Rite. Part of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of New Westminster.
Fr. Joseph Pidskalny, OSBM – Administrator (o. Йосип Підскальний, ЧСВВ)
Divine Liturgy Sundays 8:30am English 10:30am Ukrainian Daily Mon-Sat 7:30am
Welcome! The Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish welcomes everyone to our Divine Liturgy.
Thank you for worshipping with us. Join us for coffee and sweets after Liturgy in the Fellowship Room
On Sunday February 16,2025 we welcomed the Ukrainian Athletes from the Invictus Games. Photos
Frozen Pyrohy (Perogies) available for purchase after both Sunday Divine Liturgies in the Fellowship Room kitchen. $10/dozen.
UCWLC Bake Sale
Sunday, February 23: Our UCWLC will be holding a “Parish” Bake Sale in the Fellowship Room following both morning Divine Liturgies. We ask all of our bakers/cooks to please help in preparing a goodie for our event. your support is greatly needed and appreciated.
GREAT LENT begins Monday, March 3. During Great Lent we will celebrate:
• Stations of the Cross on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in chapel.
• Divine Liturgy and the Sorokousty Service (praying for our deceased family members and friends) on Fridays at 7:00 pm in church.
You may submit new names for the Sorokousty Service by using the Sorokousty envelopes that are found in the church vestibule.
Ukrainian Embroidery Club –
Starts January 20th. A Ukrainian Embroidery Club meets on Monday evenings at St. Mary’s from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the downstairs classroom. New students, family and friends are welcome. Information – Emily at 778-888-3057.
Ukrainian Classes for Adults
Starts January 27th. Ukrainian classes for adults are held on Monday evenings at St. Mary’s. Please come join us. All levels welcome.
For more information and tuition rates, etc., ukrainianclasses.com info@ukrainianclasses.com or Susan at 604-733-3756
Home Blessings: If you wish to have your home blessed please contact the parish office.
The Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Canada have written a Pastoral Letter (English and Ukrainian) on the Jubilee Year 2025 “Pilgrims of Hope”. These letters are found on the Eparchy of New Westminster’s website. Link to the Pastoral Letter: pastoral-letter-on-the-jubilee-year-2025-
See photos of Subdeacon Adrian’s ordination: Subdeacon Adrian Kopystynski Photos
Ukrainian Christmas Fair Photos go to :Ukrainian Christmas Fair Photos and Promos
Note: A new web site for Ukrainian Events for BC has been created at BC Ukrainian Calendar (google.com)
Test your Ukrainian Language skill here WORDLE українською — вгадуй нове слово щодня (WORDLE-ua.net)
Altar Servers
If any young men are interested in becoming an altar server at either the 8:30 or 10:30 am Sunday Divine Liturgy, please speak to Subdeacon Adrian Kopystynski .
To help the People of Ukraine https://www.stmarysbc.com/contact-us/links/
Divine Liturgy Intentions
If you would like to request a Divine Liturgy, please contact the parish office to book a date. If you are making an offering for this service by cheque, please make your cheque payable to “Basilian Fathers.” The suggested offering for a Divine Liturgy is $10.