Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Parish
(St Mary’s) 560 West 14th Avenue Vancouver, BC.
Divine Liturgy –Sundays 8:30am English 10:30am Ukrainian Daily – Mon-Sat 7:30am
A church in the Byzantine Rite. Part of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of New Westminster.
Welcome! The Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish welcomes everyone to our Divine Liturgy. Thank you for worshipping with us. Please join us for coffee and sweets following 10:30 Divine Liturgy.
Fr. Joseph Pidskalny, OSBM – Administrator (o. Йосип Підскальний, ЧСВВ)
Fr. Dionysiy Zavedyuk, OSBM – Assistant (o. Діонисій Заведюк, ЧСВВ)
April 21,Tuesday 6pm An Evening with the Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Vancouver Branch, cordially invites you to an exclusive community gathering with
the Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada, Andrii Plakhotniuk. Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club 3811 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver. Join us for a special meeting dedicated to open dialogue and connection within
the Ukrainian community in Vancouver. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation.
Light appetizers and beverages will be served. Attendance is free for all members of the Ukrainian community in Vancouver.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, April 25: 1:00 pm: Cemetery Services at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The cemetery services will be done by appointment. Please phone the parish office for an appointed time.
Sunday, April 26: 2:00 pm: Cemetery Services at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The cemetery services will be done by appointment. Please phone the parish office for an appointed time.
St. Mary’s Centennial Committee News
Centennial Logo Contest: As part of our Centennial Logo Contest, the Centennial Committee received many thoughtful and creative submissions from our parish community. While the final logo was developed through a collaborative and AI-assisted
design process, the committee wishes to recognize Evelyn Sorochuk for her submission. Her artistic elements meaningfully inspired the final design. We extend our sincere thanks for her creativity and contribution to this historic milestone.
A copy of the Centennial Logo may be viewed on the bulletin board in the vestibule as well as in the Fellowship Room, along with the explanation of the symbolism of the Emblem.
St. Mary’s Parish Legacy project: As we prepare for the 100th anniversary of our Parish in 2027, the Centennial Committee has been discerning a meaningful Project that will honour our past and leave a legacy for the future. Within the next two weeks a short survey will be available after the Divine Liturgies. Through this survey we will be inviting our parishioners to take part in choosing the direction of this project. Your participation will help shape a project that reflects who we are and what we hope to pass on.
English Classes at St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s is pleased to announce English classes for the Ukrainian-speaking members of our parish family. All are welcome. There is no charge for the classes. We are grateful to Nataliia, a professional teacher for the Vancouver School Board who
has agreed to teach. Class dates: Monday, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25. Classes will run for an additional five Mondays in June if there is enough continued interest. Classes will be held in the downstairs classroom of the church from 6:30-8:30 pm. Plans are to break for the summer and to offer more classes in the fall, to run alongside the Taras Shevchenko Ukrainian School classes.
Please call or text Susan at 604-833-8729 to register. Or email sylazaruk@gmail.com.
Занять з англійської мови
Парафія Покрова Пречистої Діви Марії з приємністю оголошує про початок занять з англійської мови для країнськомовних членів нашої парафіяльної родини. Запрошуємо всіх. Навчання без оплати. Висловлюємо вдячність Наталії, професійному вчителеві Шкільної ради Ванкувера, яка дала згоду навчати. Час занять: в понеділки 27 квітня, 4, 11, 18 і 25 травня. Заняття будуть продовжуватися і в додаткові п’ять понеділків у червні, якщо буде достатнє постійне зацікавлення в цьому. Заняття проводитимуться в класах у підвалі під церквою від 18:30 до 20:30 год. У планах є зробити перерву на літо і запропонувати більше занять восени, згідно з програмою занять Української школи Тараса Шевченка.
Для реєстрації телефонувати або писати до Сузан на номер 604-833-8729. Або на емейл: sylazaruk@gmail.com.
Ukrainian Embroidery Club –
Ukrainian Embroidery Club meet on Monday evenings. Contact: Emily at 778-888-3057.
Ukrainian Classes for Adults
Ukrainian classes for adults on Monday evenings. Contact: info@ukrainianclasses.com or Susan at 604-733-3756
English Classes : for Ukrainian-speaking members of our parish family. All are welcome. There is no charge for the classes.ul to Nataliia, Class dates: Monday, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25. Classes will run for an additional five Mondays in June if there is enough continued interest. Classes will be held in the downstairs classroom of the church from 6:30-8:30 pm.-
Занять з англійської мови початок занять з англійської мови для країнськомовних членів нашої парафіяльної родини. Запрошуємо всіх. Навчання без оплати. Висловлюємо вдячність Наталії, професійному вчителеві Шкільної ради Ванкувера, яка дала згоду навчати. Час занять: в понеділки 27 квітня, 4, 11, 18 і 25 травня. Заняття будуть продовжуватися і в додаткові п’ять понеділків у червні, якщо буде достатнє постійне зацікавлення в цьому. Заняття проводитимуться в класах у підвалі під церквою від 18:30 до 20:30 год. У планах є зробити перерву на літо і запропонувати більше занять восени, згідно з програмою занять Української школи Тараса Шевченка.
Для реєстрації телефонувати або писати до Сузан на номер 604-833-8729. Або на емейл: sylazaruk@gmail.com.
Parish Photos can be accessed St Mary’s Photo albums | Flickr Other Photos :Ukrainian Christmas Fair Photos and Promos
Ukrainian Christmas Fair November 29,2025 click on Photo folder Christmas 2026 at: Christmas Fair https://fex.net/s/syprypv
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/
Events of interest
Zhenya Halych – Stand up Musician
Sunday April 26 7pm
China Cloud Studios Vancouver
Kola
Thursday April 30 8pm
Vancouver
Василь Байдак -comedy
Tuesday June 9 7-9pm
Ivan Franko Society Richmond
Camp St. Volodymyr-( ages 7-15)
August 2026 pre register at:
St. Volodymyr 2026 – Interest Form
Bucha is a Ukraine-made thriller
about the first phase of Russia’s
2022 invasion, (Streaming Now)
Check with the venue for details or updates