Welcome

Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Parish
(St Mary’s) 560 West 14th Avenue Vancouver, BC. 

A church in the Byzantine RitePart 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 held a “Parish” Bake Sale in the Fellowship Room following both morning Divine Liturgies. We ask all of our bakers/cooks who helped in preparing a goodie for the event. your support was greatly  appreciated.

Sunday, February 23, 2025  A Vigil Prayer for Ukraine
Holy Eucharist Cathedral, 501 – 4th Avenue, New Westminster
Beginning at 5:40 pm
…at the very hour when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, let us gather in the house of God for a vigil of prayer. Together, we will pray for the restoration of peace, justice, and faith throughout the land, so that we may begin rebuilding from the ruins with hope and freedom.
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Молитовне Чування за Україну Запрошуємо прийти до Єпархіального Собору Пресвятої Євхаристії в Нью-Вестмінстері, 501 – 4th Avenue Початок о 17:40 у неділю, 23 лютого 2025 року
…тієї самої години, коли Росія три роки тому почала своє повномасштабне вторгнення в Україну, зберімося в домі Божому на молитовне чування за відновлення справжнього миру, справедливості та віри на всій землі, щоб Божий Народ міг розпочати відбудову з руїн у надії та свободі.

Third Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine 
Sunday, February 23, 2025    1:00 pm   Location: Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza, 750 Hornby St. Vancouver downtown

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.,   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/

 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.