Parish announcements

Christ is risen!

On this glorious and most holy day of Resurrection of our lord Jesus Christ sincere wishes to our most reverend Bishop of Stamford, His Excellency, Bishop Paul Chomnycky and all our brothers and sisters living in Ukraine and other countries. In particular I greet all of you my dear parishioners, choir members, altar boys members of church organizations and all who devotedly work for the good of our parish. Greetings to all with best wishes for a happy and joyous holiday.

Fr. Iura Godenciuc and family

This week vigil light is offered by Fr. Iura and Iuliana Godenciuc in memory of Ivan Godenciuc.

The traditional Easter parish “SVIACHENE” will be held on May 1, following the Divine Liturgy. We will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. We will be running a raffle. If you would like to donate any items to be raffled, please bring them to our church hall on Sundays before our “Sviachene” on Sunday, May 1. Tickets are $25.00 for adults, $10.00 for youth from 12 to 18. Free for altar boys, and under 12. Also we ask you to donate cakes for desert. We trust that all parishioners will join this parish gathering and through their presence attest to cherishing in our hearts a love for one another which builds our PARISH FAMILY.

No tickets at the door.

Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday 2022

Saturday, 4/16, Holy and Great Saturday

9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
4:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Foods
6:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Foods
7:00 p.m. Prayers at the Tomb

Sunday, 4/17, Holy and Great Resurrection of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

9:00 a.m. Procession and Paschal (Easter) Matins —Blessing of Arts (bread)
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish —Anointing

Blessing of Easter Foods following the Divine Liturgy in the church hall.

Ukrainian Catholic Leader Denounces Pope’s Plan for Ceremony With Russian Family

From the Wall Street Journal

“I consider such an idea untimely, ambiguous, and such that it does not take into account the context of Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine” – Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church regarding plans for the Way of the Cross in Rome organized by the Vatican that involve Ukraine and Russia

The article from the WSJ by Francis X. Rocca (April 12, 2022)

Holy Week Schedule 2022

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Wednesday, 4/13, Holy Priest Martyr Artemon
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

Thursday, 4/14, Holy and Great Thursday
7:00 p.m. Matins with the Passion Gospels

Friday, 4/15, Holy and Great Friday
4:00 p.m. Vespers and Veneration of the Holy Shroud

Saturday, 4/16, Holy and Great Saturday
9:00 Divine Liturgy
4:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Foods
6:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Foods
7:00 p.m. Prayers at the Tomb

Sunday, 4/17, Holy and Great Resurrection of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
9:00 a.m. Procession and Paschal (Easter) Matins —Blessing of Arts (bread)
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish —Anointing

Blessing of Easter Foods following the Divine Liturgy in the church hall.

Epistle: Acts 1:1-8
Gospel: John 1:1-17, Tone 1

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 4/10, Pussywillow (Flowering) Sunday — Blessing of Pussywillows and anointing
8:45 a.m. Lytija and blessing of Bread
9:00 a.m. +Menya Stacken requested by Judy Ellis —Parish mission preached
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Philippians 4:4-9
Gospel: John 12:1-18, Tone 5

Monday, 4/11, Holy Priest Martyr Antipas
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Maria Wysowskyj requested by the Sestretsi

Tuesday, 4/12, Our Venerable Father Basil
9:00 a.m. +Candace Brezicki

Wednesday, 4/13, Holy Priest Martyr Artemon
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

Thursday, 4/14, Holy and Great Thursday
7:00 p.m. Matins with the Passion Gospels

Friday, 4/15, Holy and Great Friday
4:00 p.m. Vespers and Veneration of the Holy Shroud

Saturday, 4/16, Holy and Great Saturday
9:00 Divine Liturgy
4:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Foods
6:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Foods
7:00 p.m. Prayers at the Tomb

Sunday, 4/17, Holy and Great Resurrection of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
9:00 a.m. Procession and Paschal (Easter) Matins —Blessing of Arts (bread)
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish —Anointing

Blessing of Easter Foods following the Divine Liturgy in the church hall

Epistle: Acts 1:1-8
Gospel: John 1:1-17, Tone 1

Parish announcements

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Christopher Komondy in memory of Maria Heinrich.

A special thanks to Rudolph Brezicki for donating the beautiful pussywillows for today, Pussywillow Sunday!

The traditional Easter parish “SVIACHENE” will be held on May 1, following the Divine Liturgy. We will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. We will be running a raffle. If you would like to donate any items to be raffled, please bring them to our church hall on Sundays before our “Sviachene” on Sunday, May 1. Tickets are $25.00 for adults, $10.00 for youth from 12 to 18. Free for altar boys, and under 12. Also we ask you to donate cakes for desert. We trust that all parishioners will join this parish gathering and through their presence attest to cherishing in our hearts a love for one another which builds our PARISH FAMILY.

The CHARITY EVENT “Help Ukraine” will be today, Sunday, April 10, from 12:00 to 5:00. The proceeds are supported to help the Ukrainian army and civilians affected by Russian aggression. You can buy jewelry, souvenirs, candles, handmade clothes as well as pastries and homemade food.

TODAY, we will have Fr. Albert Forlano for the parish mission.

The Ukrainian School of New Haven is open. For elementary school please contact Halia Lodynsky at 203-494-6278. For middle school call Volodymyr Dumalskyy at 203-988-2923. A nursery school program for children 2-5 years old is currently ongoing. Instruction will be primarily in Ukrainian language with accommodations for English. Connecticut Covid 19 guidelines will be followed.

A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food. This collection will be taken every week or twice per month. Father Iura will distribute the food to those in need. Thank you for your generosity.