First Sunday of the Great Fast: the Witness of Phillip

March 6, 2022March 5, 2022

The original title of this Sunday was the Sunday of the Prophets.

Today it is the Sunday of Orthodoxy because we celebrate the victory of the true faith in icons in A.D. 843. We can depict our Lord in icons because he has become a human being, with a human body that we can see, and in this way see in him the glory of God’s love for us.

It is interesting then that this Sunday also celebrates the memory of the holy Apostle Phillip. He brings Nathanael to Jesus with the words, “Come and see!” (John 1:46). Then, later in the same Gospel, he will lead us to see God as much as we can with our bodily eyes, asking the Lord, ““Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us” (John 14:8). Jesus replies, “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. (John 14:9)”

This is what is revealed to us this Sunday.

Meditation by Archpriest David Petras

Ukrainian Relief Project New Haven –UPDATED

March 5, 2022

Here is an UPDATED list of items we are collecting for the Ukrainian soldiers at St Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church, 569 George Street, New Haven.

Parish collection for Ukrainian soldiers —UPDATED -Sat., 3/5/22

A BIG thank you to all who came by the church hall today to make a donation of goods and cash. The need is great and we are all grateful.

We are presently collecting for the soldiers. AND our aim is to do this ASAP. Think of the human drama of fighting a war in the cold.

We will soon be collecting for women and children and refugees. The need for women and children is just as critical but the logistics are being worked out.

We are collecting the following MEN’S items:

*****NEW –not used
white tube socks
men’s underwear
men’s tee shirts
sweaters
winter coats
Aspirin
Tylenol
First Aid Kits
Neosporin
Saline Wound Wash
toothpaste and tooth brushes
bar soap
shampoo

AND tea bags.
AND packing boxes and tape.

NEW items only.

Do NOT clean out your closets and drop them off at the church.
Donations will be accepted in the St Michael Church Hall, 569 George Street, New Haven (behind the Church):

Sundays: Noon -1:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: 5-7 p.m.
Saturdays: 10am-2 p.m.

****The collection of items for the Ukrainian relief will be ongoing (at least until the needs are fulfilled).

For more information call Carl Harvey: 203-530-8232

****This list will be updated as new information comes available. Thank you for your good work, your patience and your love.

Let us pray for one another.

Rally in New Haven for Ukraine on Sunday

March 5, 2022April 3, 2022

Prayer for peace in Ukraine

March 5, 2022

O Lord our God, look down with mercy on the Ukrainian people. Protect and save them from the unjust aggressors who seek to subdue them. Grant them steadfast trust in your mercy and protection.

O Mother of God, who gave us your miraculous icon at Zarvanytsia, intercede for the Ukrainian people, who run to the shelter of your mercy in their times of need.

O Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Grant peace and protection to the people of Ukraine. Give them strength and courage to defend what is good, right, and holy. Keep them safe from harm and provide for all their needs, both temporal and spiritual.

Hear our prayers, O Lord, and deliver us from distress, for You are merciful and compassionate and love mankind.

To You we give glory: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and ever. Amen.