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)
Sunday May 3:: Our Parish is celebrating First Holy Communion at the 10:30 am Divine Liturgy. We offer congratulations and prayers to Myles William Labaj Cochrane as he receives his First Holy Communion. We pray for him and his family, that Our Lord bless them on this most special and holy occasion. A special Thank you to Susan Lazaruk for the First Communion preparations and lessons.
Tuesday, May 5: 7:00 pm – Moleben to the Mother of God in chapel.
Thursday, May 7: 7:00 pm – Moleben to the Mother of God in chapel.
Sunday, May 10: 10:00 am – Moleben to the Mother of God in church.
неділя, 24 травня :Божественна Літургія за всіх померлих родичів і друзів – На свято П’ятдесятниці (Зіслання Святого Духа), буде відслужено Божественну Літургію в наміренні всіх наших померлих родичів, друзів і знайомих, які спочили в Україні.
Оскільки ми не маємо можливості здійснити традиційне відвідування цвинтаря та панахиду зі священником в Україні, запрошуємо усіх парафіян долучитися до спільної молитви у храмі за душі померлих. Нехай у цей празник наше молитовне єднання стане знаком християнської пам’яті, любові та надії на воскресіння.
Sunday May 24: 10:30 am Divine Liturgy for All Deceased Relatives and Friends – On the feast of Pentecost (Descent of the Holy Spirit), a Divine Liturgy will be celebrated for the intention of all our deceased relatives, friends, and acquaintances who have passed away in Ukraine.
Since we are unable to make the traditional visit to the cemetery with a priest for a memorial service in Ukraine, we invite all parishioners to unite in prayer at the church for the souls of the departed. May this feast be a time of spiritual unity, a sign of Christian remembrance, love, and hope in the resurrection.
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.
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.
У травні відправляємо Молебень до Пресвятої Богородиці у каплиці, кожного вівторка і четверга о 7:00 вечора, і в церкві кожної неділі о 10:00 ранку. Просимо взяти участь.
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.
Заняття з англійської мови
Парафія Покрова Пресвятої Богородиці з приємністю оголошує про початок занять з англійської мови для українськомовних 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 будутьпродовжуватися і в додаткові п’ять понеділків у червні, якщо буде достатнєпостійне зацікавлення в цьому. Заняття проводитимуться в класах у підвалі підцерквою від 18:30 до 20:30 год. У планах є зробити перерву на літо і запропонуватибільше 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
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
Homin XOP (music)
Thursday May 7 7pm
Massey Theatre New West
BC Ukrainian Cultural Festival
Saturday May 9 8:30am – 5:30pm
Mission BC info@bcucf.ca
All You Can Eat Ukrainian Fest
Sunday May 10 5:30pm
Mr Moms World Catering Delta
Second Wind (Ukrainian Film)
Sunday May 10 5:15pm
Rio Theatre Vancouver
The Merry Marching Band (kids)
Saturday May 23 12:30pm
Surrey Arts Centre Surrey
Vyshyvanka Day 20th Anniversary
Saturday May 23 1pm
Anvil Centre New West
Perogies for Peace
Saturday May 30 4pm
Holy Eucharist cathedral New West
Василь Байдак -comedy
Tuesday June 9 7-9pm
Ivan Franko Society Richmond
Nanaimo UkrFest 2026
Sunday June 14 1pm
Nanaimo BC
Camp St. Volodymyr-( ages 7-15)
August 2026 pre register at: St. Volodymyr 2026 – Interest Form BC
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