Parish News & Announcements

A heartfelt thank-you to the Knights of Columbus for organizing our traditional last picnic of the season! It was a wonderful day for the whole family. Children and adults enjoyed outdoor games, made funny pumpkin faces, grilled sausages, and toasted marshmallows over the fire. Thank you to the organizers and everyone who joined us for […]

     Congratulations to the members of the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada (UCWLC) branch at St. Vladimir Parish in Red Deer on your 40th anniversary!      For 40 years, through your faith, hard work, and care for the parish and community, you have lived out the UCWLC motto: “For God and the […]

A Special Sunday at Our Parish This Sunday was a special day for our parish. We were delighted to welcome Bishop David and celebrate Thanksgiving together. There’s a familiar joke that people may not remember what a sermon was about, but they always remember how long it was. The Divine Liturgy was concelebrated by Bishop […]

St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Red Deer warmly congratulates the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada (UCWLC) on its remarkable 40th anniversary of service and community leadership! To mark this special milestone, a memorable "Modern Ukrainian Fashion Show & Tea" was held. It was truly spectacular! The event showcased the breathtaking beauty of modern […]

     On the occasion of Family Week, the community of St. Volodymyr Church organized a family camp weekend titled “Together in Love.” The event brought families together in prayer, spiritual growth, and a warm family atmosphere.      On Friday evening, participants arrived at the camp and watched the family movie “Yes Day.” Afterwards, […]

On Sunday, April 19, we were honored to present a donation cheque to the Red Deer Pregnancy Care Center. This contribution represents half of the total funds raised during our Lenten Soup Fundraiser. We are also proud to share that the other half of your generous donations has been sent to Home of Hope in […]

Dear Parishioners, We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated in our Lenten Meatless Soup fundraiser. Your generosity and support are a true testament to the faith and compassion of our community. Together, we raised a total of $2697.00. These funds will be divided equally between: Home of Hope in Ukraine, […]

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! 🌿 This year’s celebration of the Resurrection of Christ filled our hearts with incredible joy and light. It was truly wonderful to see a full church—our shared prayer and unity make our community so much stronger. Thank you to everyone who shared the joy of the feast with […]

Today, our churches across Canada were filled with the scent of willow branches and heartfelt prayers. Palm Sunday marks the Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week. Even far from home, we cherish our Ukrainian traditions: blessing the pussy willows, sharing the joyful greeting "The willow hits, not I!", and praying […]

On March 21, 2026, a prayer vigil took place in our church, bringing together the faithful for communal prayer and spiritual renewal. The vigil began with Vespers, led by seminarians Marko Koval and Volodymyr Babiak. Throughout the evening, all who wished had the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession, cleansing their hearts through repentance […]

Red Deer Event 1. Description for the parish’s website  Family Faith Retreat: Weekend with God Join St. Vladimir Parish Red Deer for a transformative Family Faith Retreat at Camp Oselia, May 15-17, 2026. Nestled on the shores of Wabamun Lake, this retreat invites families to center God in their lives, grow closer together in faith, […]

On March 7, 2026, a special Stations of the Cross took place at St. Volodymyr Church in Red Deer, as it was led by married couples. Each station was read and reflected upon by families who together meditated on the suffering of Jesus Christ and the meaning of sacrifice and love in married life. During […]

On December 20, 2025, Ridna Shkola children once again visited the homes of Ukrainian families with their Christmas carol program, “Huchnoyu Khodoyu Yde Kolyada” (Loudly the Carol Walks Along). With heartfelt voices, they glorified the birth of Christ, bringing warmth, joy, and the light of Christmas into every home. It was a beautiful celebration of […]

On February 21, a special evening for married couples took place in the hall of St. Volodymyr Church. Ten couples participated in the event. It was an evening where they could speak about true love. For everyone, it brought many emotions and became an opportunity to pause and truly listen to one another. The most […]

     On Sunday, after the Divine Liturgy, Ms. Oksana led a workshop on making Ukrainian angel decorations. The event took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere and became a wonderful opportunity for fellowship through creative work. Participants enjoyed making the angels, shared positive emotions, and took part in a good cause.     We […]

On November 23, our parish joyfully celebrated its Feast Day. We were blessed to welcome Bishop David Motiuk, who presided over the Divine Liturgy and imparted his archpastoral blessing upon our community. The faithful also had the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession and prepare their hearts spiritually. After the Liturgy, we prayerfully commemorated […]

The Knights of Columbus – Bishop Savaryn Council 9559 invite everyone to join The Last Picnic of 2025 on Sunday, October 26, beginning at 2:00 PM at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church in Red Deer. The event will feature pumpkin carving (with pumpkins and tools provided), a campfire and weiner roast starting at 4:00 PM, […]

The Eparchy of Edmonton invites men from across Alberta and beyond to the annual Called to Be Holy – Men’s Conference, a two-day event designed to inspire, renew, and strengthen men in their Christian vocation.📍 Location: Holy Spirit Seminary, 12909 – 113 Avenue NW, Edmonton📅 Dates: November 7–8, 2025 Theme: Self-Mastery for Self-Gift In a […]

The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton joyfully announces the release of the newly updated iPraises App — a powerful digital companion that places the rhythm of Byzantine prayer and worship into your hands. Developed with the blessing and vision of Bishop David, iPraises helps the faithful stay rooted in prayer and connected to the life […]