Christ is in our midst!
1. WELCOME ALL NEW PARISHIONERS! New parishioners are always welcome in our parish. If someone wishes to join, please contact Father Iura Godenciuc at 203 865-0388 or our financial secretary Natalie Chermak at 203-468-0367.
2. AFTER DIVINE LITURGY: Dear parishioners and guests, after each Divine Liturgy, coffee and hard rolls are available in the church hall.
3. The vigil light in the sanctuary is NOT memorialized this week.
4. FOOD DRIVE: Judy Ellis leads the mercy project which provides food items to the needy. A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food. This collection will be taken every week. Father Iura will distribute the food to those in need. Thanks for your generous support.
5. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: Will take place on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., In the church hall. Main Topic: Coordinate with the KofC plans for the Independence Day Picnic. Other topics: physical plant improvements, hall rentals. All are invited to attend.
6. PARISH COUNCIL: Natalie Chermak, Nataliya Lyalka, Andrew Bamber, Anna Salemme, Walter Ushchak, Halya Lodynsky, Marybeth Gawron, Christine Melnyk, Myron Melnyk, Maria Antonyshyn, Michael Muryn, and Carl Harvey.
7. KofC: The Knights of Columbus Blessed Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Ukrainian Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall. All men of parish are invited to attend to see what the Knights are all about and what they do and what you can do with them for your parish.
8. ROOF REPAIR: The sacristy roofs repair has been completed. New framing for the edges and proper flashing has been installed. The damaged air conditioner supports have been replaced and the wiring has been updated. The cold air ducts have been insulated and refastened. A service for the air conditioners is being scheduled.
9. ROOF REPAIR FUND ROOF, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLEDGES: Please consider the immediate as well as the long term repair capital improvement projects that are being planned, both now and the future and make a generous contribution to allow us to protect our property. The Church hall roof which is 34 years old has developed major leaks. Most of the other roofs especially the Sacristy roof has serious problems. These roofs must be repaired to prevent further water damage to our property and we cannot pay for them from regular weekly collection. Roof Repair Fund envelopes as well as the long term Pledge forms are available in the vestibule of our church for your special sacrificial gift. Thank you for helping to keep our physical structures in good condition for our use today and for the next generation tomorrow.
10. K of C: The Knights of Columbus Blessed Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Ukrainian Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall immediately after the Parish Council meeting. All men of parish are invited to attend to see what the Knights are all about and what they do and what you can do with them for your parish.
11. HOLY DORMITION PILGRIMAGE: The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate invite you to the Annual Holy Dormition Pilgrimage on August 13, 2017 Commencing at 10:30 a.m. With a procession to the Grotto. Located at: 150 Sisters Servant Lane, Sloatsburg, NY. All are invited to attend. On that day we will celebrate only ONE DIVINE LITURGY at 8:00 a.m. in both languages to give everyone the opportunity to attend.
12. UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY: Will be celebrated this year on Sunday August 27, 2017. The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. A Proclamation Ceremony will take place on the New Haven Green at noon. The Annual Independence day picnic will commence at 1:00 p.m. at the Church Hall and Church garden. All are invited to attend.