New Ukrainian Catholic Church in Barrie!

Congratulations to the Ukrainian Catholic Community of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church (Byzantine Rite) which was blessed. The new Church was purchased from another denomination and is located at 19 Parkside Drive in Barrie. Bishop Stephen Chmilar dressed in bright vestments, presided at the Liturgy along with 12 other Clergy from all over Ontario.

The Ukranian Catholic Church is in communion with Rome and

celebrate Eucharist and other Sacraments according to the Ukranian Catholic Rite. Services are a mixture of Ukranian and English. They celebrate Seven Sacraments, place emphasis on Scripture, give honor to Mary and Saints, which is an important expression of the tradition through the use of icons. Divine Liturgies are held each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. During the Lenten

season, additional services are also held each Friday and Saturday at

7:00 p.m. The Pastor is Rev. Dmytro Hancharek, who arrived from Ukraine three years ago and is now the residing Pastor who can be reached at the Rectory at 705-730-7999. Rev. Deacon John Ratusny can be reached at 705-739-0099.