“O come and taste that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.” Psalm 33:08)
This year, we are celebrating our Eparchial Jubilee. The motto for this Jubilee year is “Taste and see.”
We were invited to “taste and see” God’s goodness at our first Eparchial pilgrimage and centennial celebration of Sts. Peter and Paul parish in Grindrod this past June 28-29.
There were various liturgical services that took place over this weekend: on Friday, June 28th, Great Vespers with Lytia, Moleben to Mother of God, Compline and Panakhyda service at the cemetery; and on Saturday, June 29th, Matins and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. On both days, the clergy were available for confessions.
After the Divine Liturgy were the blessing of water and two new Eparchial icons dedicated to the Mother of God. Also, Fr. Joe Ostopowich was elevated to the rank of Archpriest and recognized for 40 years of service in the Eparchy of New Westminster.
The pilgrims came from all the parishes in our Eparchy and beyond. We were especially blessed with and heartened by the presence of the youth and children.
We would like to thank Sts. Peter and Paul Parish for their hospitality and accommodation of over 90 pilgrims on Friday and over 130 on Saturday.
We are grateful to Bishop Michael, the clergy, Sisters Servant of Mary Immaculate, the faithful of our Eparchy, and guests for making it such a spiritually uplifting celebration.
What an incredible day we had yesterday, June 9th, celebrating our Nanaimo Ukrainian Festival and the 40th anniversary of our beloved Nanaimo Church!
A heartfelt thank you dear Bishop Michael for your blessing and father’s love. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this day so special. From the tireless organizers and dedicated volunteers who helped us and in the kitchen to the talented performers who filled our day with beautiful music, dance, and song – your contributions are deeply appreciated.
To everyone who attended and supported our community with your presence and donations, thank you for joining us in celebration. Your enthusiasm and spirit made this day truly memorable.
We had the honor of welcoming our church’s founders on behalf of Bishop Michael on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the parish.
Here’s to many more years of unity, culture, and faith in our wonderful community!
Join us as we celebrate a remarkable dual milestone at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Parish, Grindrod, BC!
We’re commemorating not only our Parish Centennial but also the inauguration of our Eparchy’s 50th anniversary celebration.
We invite you and your family to join us for an unforgettable celebration filled with joy, gratitude, and unity.
Let’s honor 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’re looking forward to praying and celebrating together with you!
For more information and RSVP, please contact your parish priest and inform him about your willingness to attend ASAP.
Fr. Andriy Werbowy
If you wish to see the schedule and to register for the Grindrod Pilgrimage, please, visit :
2 червня 2024 року українська парафіяльна громада Різдва Пресвятої Богородиці у Кортні презентувала українську кухню на святковій вечері.
На заході було присутньо понад 350 людей. Опісля вечері люди поділились своїми відгуками про українську їжу та про те, як вони захоплені смаками сучасної української кухні.
Щиро дякуємо о. Давиду та громаді «Царя Христа» за можливість провести цю вечерю. Дякуємо також волонтерам, кухарям та всім людям, які долучились до приготування.
В єдності наша сила!
З молитвою,
Fr. Stepan Vytvytskyi
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On June 2, 2024, the Ukrainian parish community of the Nativity of the Mother of God in Courtenay presented Ukrainian food at the special dinner.
Over 350 people attended the event. After the dinner, people shared their feedback on the Ukrainian food and expressed their admiration for the flavors of contemporary Ukrainian kitchen.
We sincerely thank Fr. David and the “Christ the King” community for the opportunity to host this dinner. Our gratitude to the volunteers and everyone who contributed to the preparation.
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