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Today, on Thomas Sunday, the parish of St. Demetrius warmly invites everyone to join us for the Easter Dinner. After the liturgy, we will have the Anointing and the distribution of Artos, the special bread we traditionally blessed on Easter Sunday. Artos is a symbol of Christ’s presence and a reminder of the Resurrection. Please stay after the service to enjoy the festive meal together. The Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States warmly invites all the faithful to take

On April 8, following the roadside cleanup along Highway 85, the Belfield Knights of Columbus, Council 6310, gathered in the parish dining hall for their monthly council meeting. We are sincerely grateful for their faithful service, steady leadership, and continued dedication to our parish community. Through both their service projects and ongoing support, the Knights remain a strong witness of charity, unity, and fraternity in action.

On April 8, 2026, Belfield KofC members gathered for a roadside cleanup along Highway 85. Beginning at St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Church, volunteers worked together to clean a three-mile stretch heading south. This effort was a meaningful opportunity to care for our local community and help keep our surroundings clean and welcoming. It was also a beautiful witness of stewardship and cooperation among parishioners. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who voluntee

On the radiant feast of Holy Pascha, our parish joyfully gathered to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Filled with light, prayer, and the triumphant proclamation “Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!” , we entered into the heart of our faith — the victory of life over death. The Paschal services brought together our parish family in a spirit of deep joy, hope, and renewal. United in prayer, we gave thanks for the gift of salvation and the new life granted t

Today, on Easter Sunday, our schedule is as follows: We will begin with the solemn placement of the Lord’s Shroud on the altar. After that, there will be a procession around the church. Then, we will begin the Resurrection Matins & Liturgy, followed by anointing, and then the blessing of the Easter baskets along with the food. The parish of St. Demetrius invites everyone to the Easter dinner on Thomas Sunday, following the Divine Liturgy. Belfield Knights of Columbus are orga

On Good Friday, April 3, our parish gathered in prayer to reflect on the Passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. Despite the snow blizzard, many of the faithful came to church, offering a strong witness of devotion and love for Christ. Through the solemn prayers, the reading of the Passion, and the veneration of the Holy Shroud, we were invited to enter more deeply into the mystery of His sacrifice. This day reminded us that even in the midst of difficulties, our faith ca

Today, after the liturgy, there will be a blessing of the pussy willows, and everyone will be able to take home a blessed branch. These branches symbolize the palm fronds that people laid before Jesus as he entered Jerusalem. This is a historical adaptation; in Ukraine and other parts of Eastern, Central, and Northern Europe, people have done this. We adapted this tradition from our ancestors, the first pioneers who came to North Dakota and did the same as they had seen in Uk

Today, as requested by Bishop Benedict, we will take up a second collection  to support the building project of a new church in San Diego, California, where Fr. Yurii Sass serves as pastor. We kindly invite you to support this important initiative with your prayers and generosity. The bishop’s letter is available at the entrance of the church for those who wish to read more. Thank you for your kindness and support. The funeral service for Deborah Ann Kordon will be held at 11

Please be informed that Father Stepan will be away  from March 16 to March 21. We thank you all for your understanding. The Belfield KC’s invite everyone to the last Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 27 from 5:30 – 7:00pm at St. Bernard’s Parish Center. The Catholic Daughters will also hold a Bake Sale.  With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Deborah Ann Kordon, who passed away on March 12th. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her husband, Mark, as well as to the ent

On Sunday, March 15, our parish community joyfully welcomed and blessed a beautiful new icon of the Martyrs of Pratulin . This sacred icon, written in Lviv, Ukraine, now holds a special place in our church as a shrine for the relics of these holy martyrs. We are blessed to have the relics of the Martyrs of Pratulin permanently present in our parish, and they are now enshrined within this icon, which is available for veneration by the faithful. This sacred addition invites all

R.I.P. Deborah Kordon, 75, of Dickinson, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, ND. A Liturgy service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson, with Fr. Stepan Ivanchyk officiating. The Rosary will be led by Christian Rodakowski at 10:30 am, prior to the service. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Belfield. Deborah Ann (Stockert) Kordon was born on June 3, 1950, in Dickinson,

Our parish is honored to share an important step in the ongoing work of the Ukraine Humanitarian Relief Fund , part of our parish mission to support those affected by the Russian-Ukrainian war. Through this initiative, the parish has established two annual scholarships totaling $1,600  for seminarians who lost their fathers during the war. Each scholarship of $800 per year  fully covers a student’s annual stay at the seminary, including tuition, room and board, meals, utiliti

Jesus asks us to commit ourselves to be good stewards of the gifts entrusted to us, to share our time, our talent and our treasure as an outward sign of the love and gratitude we have Him. Please be a good steward of your gifts and share them by participating in Share 2026! Please be informed that Father Stepan will be away from March 16 to March 21. During this time, we will not have the Stations of the Cross or the Presanctified Liturgy in the church, as we normally do. We

On Sunday, February 15, the parish community of St. Demetrius gathered for a joyful afternoon of fellowship during the parish event Borscht & Bingo (B&B) . The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at 10:00 AM , bringing parishioners together in prayer and thanksgiving. Following the Liturgy, everyone was invited to the parish dining hall where a warm and delicious serving of traditional borscht  was offered at 11:30 AM. The homemade soup provided a perfect opp

The Annual Eparchial Appeal – Share 2026 begins today and continues through March 29. Your gift supports the ministries, education programs, and outreach of our Eparchy. Contributions may be mailed, placed in the collection basket, or made online at www.chicagougcc.org  (click “Share 2026”). Please keep this appeal in your prayers. Thank you for your trust in requesting Mass intentions. At this time, over 90 intentions are pending, so there may be a delay in scheduling. Pleas

Dear Parishioners, thank you for your trust in requesting Mass intentions. At this time, we have over 90 intentions pending, so there may be a delay in scheduling. Please be assured that every intention will be prayerfully remembered. During Great Lent, Divine Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom are not celebrated Monday through Friday according to our Byzantine tradition. One intention for the deceased will be offered on Saturday and one for the living at the second Sunday Litu

Borscht and Bingo! Today, February 15th, parish of St. Demetrius will be hosting a Borscht&Bingo  event!  Today we observe Forgiveness Sunday, the final Sunday before the beginning of Great Lent. Following the Divine Liturgy, we will have the Ceremony of Mutual Forgiveness. This beautiful and humbling tradition invites us to ask and offer forgiveness to one another, so that we may enter the Holy Season of Lent with peace in our hearts and reconciliation with our brothers and

Upcoming Event: Borscht and Bingo ! Attention, everyone! Next Sunday, February 15th, our parish of St. Demetrius will be hosting a Borscht&Bingo event! Please note that the 8:00 AM liturgy at St. John’s will be canceled for that day. Additionally, there will be no other activities, such as catechism classes. We will have one liturgy at 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Demetrius, followed by Borscht and Bingo! Great Fast Begins! Starting next Monday, February 16th, we will begin

Today, Sunday, February 1st, we will be holding a collection in our church to support the Patriarchal Solidarity Fund with Ukraine. Due to the harsh winter and ongoing shelling, many people are suffering from the cold. This collection is being held at the request of our Bishop Benedict to help those in need. The letter of appeal from Bishop Benedict is posted on the announcement board at the entrance of the church. All parishioners of the church are warmly invited to take an