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Whether you are visiting us for a brief time, looking for a new parish community, are returning to the practice of your Catholic faith, or are interested in finding out more about the Eastern Catholic Church, we’re happy to have you here.

St. Michael’s is a faith-filled people of the Ukrainian Catholic tradition. We strive to make the Divine Liturgy the heartbeat of our faith community and we stand ready to bear witness to the Lord with our life. Saint Michael’s is a parish rooted in Jesus Christ, active in our love of neighbor, on the path toward salvation in the Holy Trinity.

Join us today in supporting the St. Michael’s Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief Fund!

Your gift today will provide food, medical supplies, clothing, and items for children. These items will all be immediately distributed, and 100% of your gift will go directly to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. No amount is too small.

Art Show to Help Heal Ukraine’s Heroes

Help Heal Ukraine’s Heroes — Your Support Matters

Dear Friends,

Every day, Ukrainian soldiers risk their lives defending freedom. Many return from the front lines bearing deep wounds—both visible and invisible. At Zhytomyr Military Hospital, these brave men and women are receiving critical care for severe physical injuries, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries. But healing takes more than medicine.

Thanks to the extraordinary leadership of Yuliya Tolmachova, a mother of an active-duty soldier and head of Veteran’s Home in Zhytomyr, these heroes are finding hope through a groundbreaking art therapy program. Yuliya has served wounded soldiers since 2014, both in hospitals and combat zones, and is the only Ukrainian woman to receive all three classes of the Order of Princess Olga, a prestigious national honor.

To support this life-changing work the NHCT UAHA Fund, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in New Have, CT, is hosting an Art Show and Sale featuring original works created by these soldiers during therapy.

Art Show & Fundraiser

Saturday, October 26th, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, VIP PREVIEW. Admission $100. Ukrainian food, open bar

Sunday, October 26th, noon -6:00 PM, ART SHOW and SALE, admission $20. hors d’oeuvres, cash bar 
 Location: St. Michael’s Church Hall, 569 George Street, New Haven, CT 06511, free parking available

All proceeds will directly fund:

  • The art therapy program at Zhytomyr Military Hospital
  • The purchase of critically needed medications and medical equipment

We humbly ask you to make a donation to support this program. If you prefer you can become a sponsor.

To become a sponsor or donor please provide your name / organization or business name/ and address. AS A SPONSOR you will be acknowledged during the show and appear on our brochures and communications .

We welcome all donations!

Please mail your information with a check to: 
NHCT UAHA Fund
, 569 George Street, 
New Haven, CT 06511

Your generosity brings healing, dignity, and hope to Ukraine’s defenders. Together, we can honor their sacrifice and help them rebuild their lives.

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Patroness of Catechists in the UGCC

Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska (1869-1919) was designated as the Patroness of Catechists in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
Her biographer said, “Josaphata speaks to modern people about the beauty of a radical life according to the Gospel and the need for compassion and solidarity with those in need. She shows that even small acts of love can change the world.”

~Bishop Michael Kwiatkowski
Eparch of New Westminster and Chairman of the Patriarchal Catechetical Commission

Oktoberfest 2025

OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION

By popular demand the Oktoberfest event will occur this year on Sunday, October 12, from noon to 6pm in the church hall. Authentic German food and German beer will be served. German music will be played.

The event is being sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Immaculate Conception Society (Sestretsi) Profits will be allocated to our various programs that we support. Tickets are $25.00. They are available from Margaret Maybury (203) 804-7557, Barbara Schwartz (203) 868-9702, Suma Bank Office Svitlana (914) 220-8677, Brandon Czebala (203) 906-0645, Todd Lane (203) 464-9428 and Christopher Komondy (860) 759-2723. Please advise for table reservations of eight to ten. Thank you for your support.

Divine Liturgy fore the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 9/21, 15th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. +Hryhorij Dubno requested by Luba Dubno
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Galatians 2:16-20
Mark 8:34-9:1, Tone 6

Monday, 9/22, Holy Priest Martyr Phocas and Jonah, prophet
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Tuesday, 9/23, The Conception of John the Baptist
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Wednesday, 9/24, Holy First Martyr Thekla
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Thursday, 9/25, Our Venerable Mother Euphrosyne
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Friday, 9/26, The Death of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Saturday, 9/27, Holy Martyr Callistratus
9:00 a.m. +Teodor Czabala (Pan.) requested by the Czabala family

Sunday, 9/28, 16th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11, Tone 7

Parish news

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Yanovski family for God’s blessing and health for Fr. Stepan Yanovski.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! New parishioners are always welcomed in our parish. If someone wants to register with our parish please contact Father Iura Godenciuc at 203-865-0388 or our financial secretary Natalia Chermak.

Sestretsi will be having Corporate Communion TODAY, September 21 at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy and a meeting to follow in the classroom. For more information, see Barbara Schwartz.

St. Michael’s Day will be celebrated on November 2nd. On this day we will have only One Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. After the Divine Liturgy, we will have a dinner and short program. All parishioners are cordially invited to this celebration. Tickets are available through Miss Luba Dubno, Margaret Maybury and Svitlana Nakonechna. Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $20.00 for youth between 14and 18. Free for students Ridna Shkola, altar boys and for children under 12. 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 feast day. Also we ask donations for dessert. Last day to buy tickets October 28. We will not sale tickets at the door.

We will be making pyrohy (varynyky) on October 18. We need your help on Friday to peel potatoes and Saturday to make pierogi (varynyky). Please come and help.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL : Please don’t forget to donate for this Appeal.
Please make check payable to the Byzantine Rite Eparchy of Stamford. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make generous contribution.

FOOD FOR SALE: Varenyky (pierogi) 2 dozen for $20.0 and kolachi $8.00; cutlet $10:00 per container.

CHURCH HALL RENTAL: With the modernization plans for the church hall substantially complete, we are now officially open to rent the church hall. We are able to offer meals, entertainment, audio visual and bar services. Please contact the Rectory for further information.

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Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ

Sunday, 9/14, Exaltation of the Holy Cross
9:00 a.m. +Michael Waselik (40th Anniv.) requested by Marion Piggott
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24
John 19:6-11,13-21,5-27, 30-35, Tone 5

Monday, 9/15, Holy Great Martyr Nicetas
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Tuesday, 9/16, Holy Great Martyr Euphemia
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, 9/17, Holy Martyrs Sophia, Faith &Hope
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Thursday, 9/18, Our Venerable Eumenius
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 9/19, Holy Martyrs Trophimus and Sabbatus
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Saturday, 9/20, Holy Martyr Eustathius
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Sunday, 9/21, Sunday after the Exaltation of the Cross
9:00 a.m. +Hryhorij Dubno requested by Luba Dubno
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Galatians 2:16-20
Gospel: Mark 8:34-9:1, Tone 6

Parish news

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Vasyl Ivantsiv in memory of Tymofij.

TODAY is the 56th Annual Connecticut State Ukrainian Day Festival will take place in Stamford at St Basil’s Seminary, 161 Glenbrook Rd. on Sunday, September 14th. Admission $5.00, Car Parking $5.00. Ukrainian and Picnic style foods, many vendors of Ukrainian articles, ceramics, jewelry, records, crafts, etc. We need voluntary workers for two our in different places. Please call to rectory 203-865-0388 if you would like to help. Thank you for your support.

Sestretsi will be having Corporate Communion on September 21, 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy and a meeting to follow in the classroom. For more information see Barbara Schwartz.

We will be making pyrohy (varynyky) on September 20, 2025 for orders. We need your help on Fridays to peel potatoes and Saturday to make pierogis (varynyky). Please come and help.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! New parishioners are always welcomed in our parish. If someone wants to register with our parish please contact Father Iura Godenciuc at 203-865-0388 or our financial secretary Natalia Chermak.

If you would like to have a Confession, Holy Communion or prayer of the sick at your house or nursing home, please call the rectory at 203-865-0388.

PARISH COFFEE HOUR: Dear parishioners and guests, after each Divine Liturgy, a social hour with coffee and hard rolls and assorted snacks are available in the church hall. Please feel free to join us. All are invited.

FOOD DONATIONS: A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food. Please give generously new items within the expiration date. These items will be given out to the poor in our community. Thank you for your generosity and support.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL : Please don’t forget to donate for this Appeal. Please make check payable to the Byzantine Rite Eparchy of Stamford. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make generous contributions.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT DRIVE: Our local Andrey Sheptytsky Knights of Columbus Council here at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church is looking for a few good men. Please join us in our work to support our parish, provide aid to war-torn Ukraine, and work for the betterment of our community. For further information please contact Myron Melnyk: mmelnyk@yahoo.com or 203-397-2087.

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Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ

Sunday, 9/7, 13th Sunday after Pentecost—Sunday before the Exaltation
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18
John 3:13-17, Tone 4

Monday, 9/8, Nativity of Our Holy Lady the Mother of God
9:00 a.m. Special Intention

Tuesday, 9/9, Holy and Righteous Joachim and Anna
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Wednesday, 9/10, Holy Martyr Menodora
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Thursday, 9/11, Our Venerable Mother Theodora
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Friday, 9/12, Holy Priest- Martyr Autonomus
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Saturday, 9/13, Holy Priest-Martyr Cornelius
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Sunday, 9/14, Exaltation of the Holy Cross
9:00 a.m. +Michael Waselik (40th Anniv.) requested by Marion Piggott
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24
Gospel: John 19:6-11, 13-21, 25-27, 30-35, Tone 5