• May 11, 2008 Bulletin
• May 4, 2008 Bulletin


• Information on Camp St. Volodymyr 2008
• Holy Father's words on the Prayer for Vocations

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VISIT OF HIS BEATITUDE LUBOMYR HUSAR - May 31 and June 1, 2008

His Beatitude, Major Archbishop Lubomyr Husar, the spiritual leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, will be visiting the Eparchy of New Westminster on the weekend of May 31 and June 1, 2008.

Saturday, May 31: Pontifical Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in New Westminster at 11:00 am followed by a banquet in the auditorium. Banquet tickets: $45/adults; $20/children 12 & under. Included in the ticket price will be a monetary gift for His Beatitude. For tickets please call the Bishop's Chancery Office @ 604.524.8824.

Sunday, June 1: Pontifical Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vancouver at 10:00 am followed by an informal luncheon in the parish auditorium. (As per request of Bishop Ken, there will be only ONE Divine Liturgy celebrated at St. Mary's on that date.)

Sunday, May 11, 10:30 am. A Memorial Divine Liturgy and Panachyda will be celebrated for the repose of the soul of the late Fr. Modeste Gnesko, OSBM on the 40th day of his passing. Sadly Fr. Modeste Gnesko, OSBM passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008. We extend sincerest condolences to his family and friends. May God grant him eternal rest. Please click here to read short biography on Fr. Modeste.

St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Centre, 3150 Ash Street, Vancouver is available for rental by parishioners and the general public. View more details>

CANCER RELAY FOR LIFE WALK - June 20/21, 2008 Again this year, St. Mary's Parish is participating in the annual Cancer Relay Fundraiser being held on Friday, June 20/08 beginning at 7:00 pm and ending on Saturday, June 21/08 at 7:00 am at Minoru Park in Richmond. Last year we had very good support from our parish in both participation and fundraising, as we raised over $5000. This year we want to involve more families and friends to raise even more funds for such a worthy cause. For information contact: Barbara Ballhorn @ 604.732.3166.

CAMP ST. VOLODYMYR August 24 - 31, 2008 Since 1983, Camp St. Volodymyr has been enriching campers in their Ukrainian Catholic Faith and Culture through its unique and specialized programs. Located on the lakeside of sunny Okanagan in Kelowna, campers spend a week participating in age tailored activities such as Ukrainian dancing, arts & crafts, singing, catechesis, sports and water activities.

Camper fees: $260 before July 18/08 and $300 after. The deadline is Thursday, July 31/08. Bus transportation is available from New Westminster. More information on Camp St. Volodymyr 2008.

Have you just moved into our parish? Are you registered in this parish? Has your phone number or address been changed? For new parishioners please let us know who you are so that we can better welcome you! Registration forms are available in the parish office. For parishioners who have moved, help us to update our records by informing the Parish Office.

Vancouver Food Bank Collections On the last Sunday of each month St. Mary's parishioners donate non-perishable food items for the Vancouver Food Bank. Let us give generously, being always mindful of those in need.