Welcome to the website of St. Volodymyr the Great Ukrainian Catholic Church, Utica, NY. Here you'll find information regarding our church, its history, and upcoming events. Please feel free to also visit our Facebook site available through the link on the bottom of this page where you'll find up to date information about church events.

It has been quite some time since our last update, but our church continues to be active and vibrant especially when it comes to helping those affected by the war in Ukraine or offering a new home to those who are trying to escape those horrors. The number of new Ukrainian immigrants who are coming to join our parish continues to grow, but at a much slower pace. They all have become a welcome part of our parish and are active participants in all parish activities and fund raising.

Our summer was highlighted by a two weekend Ukrainian food fair accompanying the Munson Art Festival. We were able to showcase our wonderful food and provide a cool place for art enthusiasts to take a break during the art festival. Otherwise our summer was quiet allowing us to enjoy the beautiful weather in upstate New York.

Summer ended the week of Labor Day when we resumed production of varenyky (pierogi) and cabbage rolls for our weekly sales, but even more in preparation for our Ukrainian Festival set for Friday and Saturday October 18 and 19 from noon to 9 pm at the church hall, 6 Cottage Pl. Ukrainian food, dancers, music, entertainment and fun will be in abundance. Make time to join us and enjoy the beauty of our culture. All proceeds go to those affected by the war in Ukraine. Check our Facebook page for updates and more information regarding the festival.

Another event to look forward to this Fall is a celebration to be held the weekend of November 15th honoring our pastor Father Michael Bundz for two monumental occasions, the anniversary of Father's 30th year as pastor of our church and his 70th birthday. The celebration will involve a Pontifical Liturgy celebrated by His Grace the Most Reverend Paul Chomnycky Bishop of Stamford, a dinner in honor of the Very Reverend Michael Bundz and other festivities. Check our Facebook page for more information in the future.

We continue to make pierogi and cabbage rolls every Thursday at 4 pm in the church hall for sale on Fridays from 10 am to 2 pm. Our group of volunteers have become experts in making them and we consider them to be the best in town. All proceeds go to help those in Ukraine. Pre-orders may be made online on this webpage or by phone at 315-223-1508.

We continue to collect monetary donations to be used to help those affected by the unnecessary war inflicted upon Ukraine by the Russian government. For those who wish to make a monetary donation to help those in need in Ukraine through our church, we will accept cash or checks made out to "Ukrainian Catholic Church". Please send checks to:
        St. Volodymyr Church
        296 Genesee St
        Utica, NY 13502
If you are unable to help monetarily, please hold Ukraine in your prayers and ask the Lord God Almighty to deliver Ukraine from the clutches of this evil nation.

May the grace of Jesus Christ be upon all of you and bring prosperity, love, good health and joy to us all. And may God bless and protect Ukraine and help it overcome the evil that has invaded it and return peace and prosperity to the land.

Join us in worship. Daily mass times can be found on the bulletin page accessible in the link above. Our Sunday liturgies continue with a Ukrainian high mass at 10 am and in English at 11:30 am.

God bless all of you and once again thank you for your support of Ukraine and our church. We look forward to seeing you all soon. Glory to Ukraine, Glory to the Heroes.

Pastor - Very Reverend Michael Bundz
Trustees - Zynowij Jackiw & John Kosar
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