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
Our Parish Easter Dinner will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Tickets will be available after both Divine Liturgies.
Thank You
I wish to express my deepest gratitude to all who have prayed for my health and recovery, who sent get well cards, and for all who have offered Divine Liturgies for my intention. Please know that you are also in my prayers. My recovery will be slow, but I will be back in church before you know it. Deacon Howard
Brother Nicholas Eugene Koziak, OSBM died peacefully in hospital in Lamont, Alberta on March 30, 2024 at the age of 83. Brother Nicholas was stationed at St. Mary’s Parish in Vancouver, BC, from 1973-1974. The Funeral Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta with interment in the parish cemetery. May God grant Brother Nicholas eternal rest where all the saints repose! Христос Воскрес
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.
Парастаси / Graveside Services
Saturday, April 13: Forest Lawn Cemetery – 1:00 pm
Sunday, April 14: Forest Lawn Cemetery – 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 20: Gardens of Gethsemani – 12:00 Noon
The cemetery services will be done by appointment. Please phone the parish office for an appointed time.
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.