Welcome

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

Happy Mother’s Day! We extend our best wishes to all Mothers, Grandmothers and Godmothers of our parish! Today we pray for you, and for all those women who have shared their love and wisdom with us. Thank you for all that you have done for us. We ask that our Lord bless you now, and in the years to come. We also remember and pray for all those who have passed away.

Вітаємо всіх матерей в нашій парафії і складаємо найщиріші побажання. Щиро дякуємо нашим матерям за їхній труд і всі турботи і опіку для кожного з нас. Бажаємо Божого благословення на довгі і благі літа!

Sincerest condolences are extended to:
Fred Sorochuk and Family on the passing of his brother Peter in Edmonton.
Barbara Ballhorn and Family on the passing of her sister-in-law Jacqueline Ballhorn in Ottawa.
May their memory be eternal! Вічная Пам’ять! Христос Воскрес!

Moleben to the Blessed Mother will be celebrated during the month of May. We will celebrate Moleben on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the residence chapel, and at 10:00 am in church on Sundays. 

Tuesday, May 13: 7:00 pm – Moleben to the Mother of God in chapel.
Thursday, May 15: 7:00 pm – Moleben to the Mother of God in chapel.
Sunday, May 18: 10:00 am – Moleben to the Mother of God in church.

Sunday, May 25: National UCWLC Day. The last Sunday of May is dedicated to the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada. On that day the 10:30 am Divine Liturgy will be celebrated for their intentions, followed by a Panachyda for all the
deceased members of the UCWLC, Vancouver Branch.

Saturday June 7,Flea Market
St. Mary’s UCWLC will be hosting a Flea Market on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in our parish auditorium. This is the time for you to do your spring cleaning. This market is open to the community at large and tables are still available. If you are interested and want more information, please contact Marlayne at 604-274-3164.

 Frozen Pyrohy (Perogies) Frozen pyrohy (perogies) will be available for purchase after both Sunday Divine
Liturgies in the Fellowship Room kitchen. $10/dozen.

St. Mary’s Parish is seeking to add a volunteer to the Booking Coordination Team for Parish Auditorium rentals. Duties would include being the main contact for rental inquiries and advertising. Knowledge using Word, Excel and Google Calendar is
necessary. Good customer relations skills would be an asset. Opening, closing and dropping in at events may occasionally be required. A working knowledge of the English language is essential. Contact St. Mary’s Parish Office  (office@stmarysbc.com) or by phoning (604-879-5830), if you have an interest serving the Parish on the Booking Coordination Team.

Vancouver Food Bank Donations June 1,2025
Our Parish will be collecting monetary donations for the Vancouver Food Bank. A collection will take place four times a year, on the first Sunday of March, June, September and December 2025. A collection, MONETARY ONLY, will be held on Sunday, March 2 at both Divine
Liturgies. May Our Lord bless you for your kindness and generosity. For a tax receipt, please write your name and address on the special envelope “Vancouver Food Bank Donation”. Make cheques payable to “St. Mary’s Parish”  indicate in the memo portion it is for the “Vancouver Food Bank.”

Ukrainian Embroidery Club – 
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 
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.,   info@ukrainianclasses.com or Susan at 604-733-3756

 Ukrainian Christmas Fair Photos go to :Ukrainian Christmas Fair Photos and Promos 

 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/