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)
Fr. Josafat Oliinyk, OSBM – Assistant (о. Йосафат Олійник, 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. Coffee and sweets following the 8:30 and 10:30 am Divine Liturgies. Please join us
Sunday, April 28: One young parishioner will celebrate her First Holy Communion at the 10:30 am Divine Liturgy.
Sincerest condolences are extended to the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate on the passing of Sister Daria Sportak, SSMI on April 16, 2024 at Holy Family Home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 91. Sister Daria was stationed in New Westminster from 2009 – 2012. May her memory be eternal! Вічная Пам’ять! Христос Воскрес!
Moleben to the Blessed Mother Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00pm
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.
UCWLC Meeting Saturday May 4 10am
The next UCWLC meeting will be on Saturday May 4 at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Room. Ladies, this will be our last meeting before we break for the summer. Please try to attend. Marlayne Andrijaszyn, President
To see pictures from the 2024 Parish Christmas Dinner -Click to see photos
Frozen pyrohy (perogies)
Frozen pyrohy (perogies) will be available for purchase after both Sunday Divine Liturgies in the Fellowship Room kitchen. $10/dozen.
Parish Easter Dinner & First Holy Communion Sunday, April 28, 2024
Divine Liturgies: 8:30 am & 10:30 am 12:00 Noon: Parish Dinner in the Auditorium
Catered Dinner – 125 person limit
Tickets: Advance purchase only Sunday – following the Divine Liturgies on April 7, 14, 21 Weekday – Parish Office: 604-879-5830
Cut-off date for ticket purchase: April 25, 2024
Adults: $20 / Seniors (60+): $15 Youth 12-18: $15 / Children 6-11: $10 Children 5 & under: no charge
No walk-ins at the door
Parish Donations
If you are not a registered parishioner and are using a “Convenience Envelope” for your donation: please provide the parish office with your full name and address on the envelope. This will enable the office to send you an income tax receipt.
Note: A new web site for Ukrainian Events for BC has been created at BC Ukrainian Calendar (google.com)
Ukrainian Embroidery Club Mondays
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. For more information, please call Emily at 778.888.3057.
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 Adrian Kopystynski or Deacon Howard.
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.