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 Ukraine.  The...

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 11:00 AM on Friday,...

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 entire family....