Webinar on Eastern Catholic Theology: Liturgical Mystagogy

The first webinar in a series on Eastern Catholic Theology

Thursday, September 3, at 7PM CDT (8pm Eastern) for the FIRST installment of a webinar series, “Eastern Catholic Theology in Action.” Dr. Daniel Galadza will be the presenter.

Register here: https://www.lumenchristi.org/event/2020/09/Liturgical-Mystagogy

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ

Sunday, 8/30, 13th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. For the people of the parish
10:30 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Stefanie and Melanie Korenovsky requested by the Family

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 16:13-24
Gospel: Matthew 21:33-42, Tone 4

Monday, 8/31, Deposition of the Cincture of the Theotokos
8:00 a.m. +Halyna Lobay requested by the Family

Tuesday, 9/01, Our Venerable Father Symeon the Stylite —The Church’s New Year
9:00 a.m. +Irena Leschuk by the Family

Wednesday, 9/02, Holy Martyr Mammas and Father John the Faster, Patriarch of Constantinople
9:00 a.m. +Wasyl Dobczansky (35th Anniv. Pan.) requested by Melnyk Family

Thursday, 9/03, Holy Priest Martyr Anthimus
8:00 a.m. +Sobko, Danylo, Kozoryz, Klim, Myneo (Pan.) requested by Maria Sobko

Friday, 9/04, Holy Bishop Babylas, The Holy Prophet Moses
8:00 a.m. +Petro Malyk (32nd Anniv.) requested by Katarina Szymkiw

Saturday, 9/05, Holy Prophet Zachary and Elizabeth
8:00 a.m. No intention for the Divine Liturgy

Sunday, 9/06, 14th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 1:21-2:4
Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14, Tone 5

Parish announcements

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Margaret and Stuart Maybury in memory of Michael and Pauline Kurylo.

Please remember in your prayers Michael Dzubaty who asleep in the Lord. Eternal Memory!

Dear Parishioners: I wish to express a special thanks to all of you. Despite the restrictions placed on your attendance at Divine Liturgy and the various special Liturgical celebrations, your attendance via facebook, your responses, your thoughts and prayers, your support for parishioners in need as well as the continued financial support that you have mailed in to the Parish is greatly appreciated. Together with the help of God we will survive this National crisis and come out of it stronger than ever spiritually and emotionally. May God bless you all, Fr. Iura Godenciuc

Every Sunday you can watch the Divine Liturgy live-streamed on the parish Facebook page at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy in the English language and 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy in the Ukrainian language.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelnewhaven

We continue a special collection in our parish to help our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Please make checks payable to the “Eparchy of Stamford” with the notation “Flood in Ukraine”. You can place your donation in the collection basket or send to the rectory office. Your donation, no matter how small or large, will change someone`s life for the better. Thank you for your generosity.

Dear Parishioners: if anyone needs help such as going to the store to buy groceries, going to a doctor’s appointment or the pharmacy, or any other type of special assistance, you may contact the rectory at (203) 865-0388 and arrangements will be made to help you.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL
REMINDER: Please don’t forget to donate for Diocesan Charitable Fund. The forms are designed for each family of our parish. Attached to the form is an envelope into which you can place your contribution. The form along with your contribution, we ask you enclose in the envelope and place it in the collection basket during church services. Please make check payable to the BYZANTINE RITE DIOCESE OF STAMFORD. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make generous contributions.

29th anniversary of Ukrainian Independence

The Ukrainian nation and those who live in other countries are celebrating the 29th anniversary of independence. No doubt the past several years have given every sector of society something to think about in terms of the meaning of freedom, being a protagonist in one’s own history, the economy, religious freedom, politics, etc. Key to our Christian witness is knowing the reality in which we live and to evaluate reality from within the context of the Gospel. Let’s pray fervently to the Lord through the intercession of Mary, His Mother, the Pokrova for Ukraine.

O LORD JESUS CHRIST OUR GOD: Accept from us, Thine unworthy servants, this fervent supplication, and having forgiven us all our sins, remember all our enemies that hate and wrong us, and render not unto them according to their deeds, but according to Thy great mercy convert them:

The unbelieving to true faith and piety, and the believing that they may turn away from evil and do good.

By Thine all-powerful might, mercifully deliver all of us, Thy holy Church and our Nation from every evil circumstance.

Free our homeland, from all enemies, both visible and invisible and their power; Hearken unto the painful cry of Thy faithful servants who cry unto Thee day and night in tribulation and sorrow, O our most merciful God, and lead their life out of corruption.

Grant peace and tranquility, love and steadfastness, and swift reconciliation to Thy people, whom Thou hast redeemed by Thy precious Blood. But unto them that have departed from Thee and seek Thee not, be Thou manifest, that not one of them perish, but that all of them be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth; that all in harmonious oneness of mind and unceasing love may glorify Thy most holy name, O patient-hearted Lord Who art quick to forgive.

O Physician of souls and bodies, with compunction and contrite hearts we fall down before Thee and groaning we cry unto Thee:

Heal the injuries and sicknesses, heal the passions of the souls and bodies of all those who have been injured or are perishing from attacks of lawless ones.

Pardon the injured, for Thou art kind-hearted, all transgressions, voluntary and involuntary, and quickly raise them up from their bed of sickness, we pray Thee, hearken and have mercy.

Again we pray that Ukraine be preserved from famine, pestilence, earthquake, flood, fire, the sword, the attack of enemies, and civil war; that our good and man loving God may be merciful a favorable to those who are still trapped in the destroyed buildings and that He assist those who are attempting to rescue them.

O Lord, give wisdom and strength to our leaders in this terrible time of trouble and hearken unto the voice of the supplication of us sinners, and have mercy on us all, for a merciful God art Thou, and the Lover of mankind, and unto Thee do we send up glory:

to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 8/23, 12th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. +Vasyl Dobrianskyj requested by Katarina Szymkiw
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Gospel: Matthew 19:16-26, Tone 3

Monday, 8/24, Holy Hiero-martyr Eutyches
8:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Barbara Schwartz

Tuesday, 8/25, Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Titus
8:00 a.m. No intention for the Liturgy

Wednesday, 8/26, Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalia
8:00 a.m. No intention for the Liturgy

Thursday, 8/27, Our Venerable Father Poemen
8:00 a.m. +Antin Kuchar (Pan.) requested by Emilia Iwaniw

Friday, 8/28, Our Venerable Fathers Moses and Augustine
8:00 a.m. No intention for the Liturgy

Saturday, 8/29, Beheading of John the Baptist
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Barbara Schwartz requested by the Sestretsi

Sunday, 8/30, 13th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. For the people of the parish
10:30 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Stefanie and Melanie Korenovsky requested by the Family

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 16:13-24
Gospel: Matthew 21:33-42, Tone 4

Parish announcements

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered to God’s glory by Margaret and Stuart Maybury in memory of Rudolph and Helen Brezicki

We would like to congratulate Roman and Tanya Kebalo on the occasion of the Holy Baptism and Chrismation of their daughter Tatiana Marie, which took place on Saturday, July 25, 2020 in our church.

We would like to congratulate Victor and Marta Markiw on the occasion of the Holy Baptism and Chrismation of their son Dorian Mykola, which took place on Saturday, August 15, 2020 in our church.

Every Sunday you can watch the Divine Liturgy live-streamed on the parish Facebook page at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy in the English language and 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy in the Ukrainian language.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelnewhaven

Dear Parishioners: I wish to express a special thanks to all of you. Despite the restrictions placed on your attendance at Divine Liturgy and the various special Liturgical celebrations, your attendance via Facebook, your responses, your thoughts and prayers, your support for parishioners in need as well as the continued financial support that you have mailed in to the Parish is greatly appreciated. Together with the help of God we will survive this National crisis and come out of it stronger than ever spiritually and emotionally. May God bless you all. Fr. Iura Godenciuc

We continue a special collection in our parish to help our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Please make checks payable to the “Eparchy of Stamford” with the notation “Flood in Ukraine”. You can place your donation in the collection basket or send to the rectory office. Your donation, no matter how small or large, will change someone`s life for the better. Thank you for your generosity.

Dear Parishioners: if anyone needs help such as going to the store to buy groceries, going to a doctor`s appointment or the pharmacy, or any other type of special assistance, you may contact the rectory at (203) 865-0388 and arrangements will be made to help you.

We are asking for volunteers to come and paint the front and back entrance to our rental building at 573 George St. If anyone would like to volunteer for this project, please contact Fr. Iura Godenciuc, either in person or call the rectory. Thank you.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL
REMINDER: Please don’t forget to donate for Diocesan Charitable Fund. The forms are designed for each family of our parish. Attached to the form is an envelope into which you can place your contribution. The form along with your contribution, we ask you enclose in the envelope and place it in the collection basket during church services. Please make check payable to the BYZANTINE RITE DIOCESE OF STAMFORD. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make generous contributions.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 8/16, 11th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. For the intentions of the parishioners
10:30 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Fr. Stepan Yanovski (30 years of priesthood) requested the Family

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:2-12
Gospel: Matthew 18:23-35, Tone 2

Monday, 8/17, Holy Martyr Myron
8:00 a.m. +Petro and Anastazia Malyk requested by Katarina Szymkiw

Tuesday, 8/18, Holy Martyrs Florus
8:00 a.m. +Paul Paluha requested by Maria Antonyshyn

Wednesday, 8/19, Holy Martyr Andrew (Julian calendar)
9:00 a.m. Special Intention

Thursday, 8/20, Holy Prophet Samuel
7:00 p.m. +Bohdana Tretiakova (Pan.) requested by Lubomyr Chermak

Friday, 8/21, Holy Apostle and martyr Thaddeus
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Liturgy

Saturday, 8/22, Holy Martyr Agathonicus and his companions
8:00 a.m. +Anya Rohmer Hanson Mykytey requested by Maria Antonyshyn

Sunday, 8/23, 12th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. +Vasyl Dobrianskyj requested by Katarina Szymkiw
10:30 a.m. For the intentions of the parishioners

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Gospel: Matthew 19:16-26, Tone 3

Parish announcements

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered to God’s glory by Catherine Kolesnik in memory of Mary Ann Yursha

Every Sunday you can watch the Divine Liturgy live-streamed on the parish Facebook at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy in the English language and 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy in the Ukrainian language.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelnewhaven

Dear Parishioners: I wish to express a special thanks to all of you. Despite the restrictions placed on your attendance at Divine Liturgy and the various special Liturgical celebrations, your attendance via Facebook, your responses, your thoughts and prayers, your support for parishioners in need as well as the continued financial support that you have mailed in to the Parish is greatly appreciated. Together with the help of God we will survive this National crisis and come out of it stronger than ever spiritually and emotionally. May God bless you all. Fr. Iura Godenciuc

We continue a special collection in our parish to help our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Please make checks payable to the “Eparchy of Stamford” with the notation “Flood in Ukraine”. You can place your donation in the collection basket or send to the rectory office. Your donation, no matter how small or large, will change someone`s life for the better. Thank you for your generosity.

Dear Parishioners: if anyone needs help such as going to the store to buy groceries, going to a doctor`s appointment or the pharmacy, or any other type of special assistance, you may contact the rectory at (203) 865-0388 and arrangements will be made to help you.

We are asking for volunteers to come and paint the front and back entrance to our rental building at 573 George St. If anyone would like to volunteer for this project, please contact Fr. Iura Godenciuc, either in person or call the rectory. Thank you.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL
REMINDER: Please don’t forget to donate for Diocesan Charitable Fund. The forms are designed for each family of our parish. Attached to the form is an envelope into which you can place your contribution. The form along with your contribution, we ask you enclose in the envelope and place it in the collection basket during church services. Please make check payable to the BYZANTINE RITE DIOCESE OF STAMFORD. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make generous contributions.

Dormition 2020

“When we hear someone speak about the Ark of the Covenant from the Old Testament, oftentimes we think of modern depictions, of movies, or books, and especially the biblical accounts that present us with a fearful, awesome, and even wrathful picture. We recall that about the wooden box, which was covered with pure gold, God spoke to Moses from the mercy seat in between two cherubim. … How then might we, who are grass and made of earthen clay, begin to discourse and contemplate the living Ark of God, the Most-holy Theotokos, who was the fulfillment and the awesome reality of which the Ark of the Old Testament was merely a shadow? … This present awesome and glorious mystery is something which is not a subject for speculation, for human logic, or for vain tampering. It is a tremendous mystery that is hidden and only revealed when it is humbly received from within the light of the depths of the Church’s tradition. This feast is immensely joyful and life-giving for those who with child-like faith and without argument seek to enter into its festivities. … Those who have prepared themselves with fasting and prayer and by being present at today’s festivities, the tomb of the Mother of God is joy; it is life and it is a light-covered mountain for our spiritual ascent today.

Today she, like the Ark of the Old Covenant, goes before us as a banner of victory, a wall of defense and forerunner of the fulfillment of all of God’s promises to all mankind. Having now crossed the frontier which separates us from the age to come, through her bodily ascent to heaven, she has become the highest of all creation, and the realization of the end for which humanity was created. She is the fulfillment of all beauty and virtue and is a universal advocate for all before the throne of God, now and at the second coming.” (Acquiring the Mind of Christ: Embracing the Vision of the Orthodox Church, Archimandrite Sergius (Bowyer), pp. 129-131)

The Dormition of the Mother of God

Our Summer Pascha

Since August 1, we have been preparing for the great feast of Mary, the Mother of God through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

“This period is so rich in opportunities for prayer and worship that it has traditionally been called our “Summer Pascha.” The Transfiguration celebrates Christ as the radiant Light of the Father’s glory while in the Dormition we see Christ, who trampled down Death by His death, take His Mother into the light of His resurrection. In many churches a service resembling the Matins of Holy Saturday is held in which the shroud of the Theotokos is carried in procession to recall her burial.”

The bilingual Divine Liturgy will be served on Saturday, August 15, at 9:00 a.m. with the Blessing of Herbs. and Flowers. The Liturgy will be livestreamed.