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
Thank You
Last Sunday’s Parish Easter Dinner was a wonderful event! Thank you to all who helped set tables, serve food, wash dishes, clean up, or assist in any way. Your help was very much appreciated. May Our Risen Lord bless you.
Tuesday, May 7: 7:00 pm – Moleben to the Mother of God in chapel.
Wednesday, May 8: 10:00 am – Parish Council meeting in the Fellowship Room.
Thursday, May 9: Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord. Obligatory Holy Day. 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy in church, followed by Moleben to the Mother of God.Please Note: no 7:00 pm Moleben on this day.
Sunday, May 12: 10:00 am – Moleben to the Mother of God in church
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.
50th Anniversary Jubilee of the Eparchy of New Westminster 1974-2024 Click to read Bishop Michael’s Letter
Sts Peter and Paul Parish Centennial Celebration June 28 & 29, 2024
Please join us as we celebrate a remarkable dual milestone at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Grindrod. We will be commemorating not only our Parish Centennial but also the inauguration of our Eparchy’s 50th anniversary celebrations. June 28 & 29, 2024 Location: Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Parish, Grindrod, BC We invite you and your family to join us for an unforgettable celebration filled with joy, gratitude, and unity. Let us honour our past, celebrate our present, and look forward to a future filled with hope and promise. This special event is a time for us to come together, reflect on our rich heritage, and celebrate the countless blessings that have shaped our parish over the past century. We look forward to praying and celebrating together with you! For more information and RSVP, please contact your parish priest. Fr. Andriy Werbowy Pastor – St. Josaphat Parish (Vernon) / Sts. Peter and Paul Parish (Grinrod)
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.