Ukrainian settlement in the Melville area began in 1907. The first church was built in 1916 and blessed by Blessed Bishop Nykyta Budka. The community soon outgrew this structure, and the present church was constructed in 1936. This was made possible through the generosity of the people of Melville, with the work carried out under the foremanship of Wasyl Huziak. Over the years, the church has been lovingly maintained by its devoted congregation.

From 1913 until 2018, St. George Parish was served by the Redemptorist Fathers. Since that time, pastoral care has been provided by priests of the Eparchy of Saskatoon.

The information provided here is taken in part from the work of Anna Maria Kowcz-Baran, Ukrainian Catholic Churches of Saskatchewan, published in 1977. This monumental historical survey can be found for sale at the Musée Ukraina Museum for $20.00.