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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.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Christ is born!

Sunday, 1/26, 36th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Fr. Stepan Yanovski
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 1 Timothy 1:15-17
Gospel: Luke 18:35-43, Tone 3

Monday, 1/27, Our Venerable Father Euthymius the Great
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Tuesday, 1/28, Our Venerable Father Ephrem the Syrian
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Wednesday, 1/29, Translation of the relics of Ignatius
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Thursday, 1/30, The Three Holy Hierarchs
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Olia Markiw and family requested by the Yanovski Family

Friday, 1/31, Holy Cyrus and John
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Saturday, 2/1, Holy Martyr Tryfon
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Sunday, 2/2, Sunday of Zacchaeus—The Presentation of our Lord
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 1 Timothy 4:9-15; Hebrews 7:7-17
Gospel: Luke 19: 22-40, Tone 4

Parish news

Christ is born!

This week vigil light is offered by Mary Ann Mikosky in memory of Esther and Nicholas Mikosky.

If you would like to bless your house please fill the form that are in the vestibule or call the rectory office 203-865-0388.

SOROKOUSTY/All Souls Saturdays will soon begin. Please take a book found at the entrance of the church, fill it out, place it in envelope, and drop it in the collection basket. Let us remember all our loved ones who have gone to their heavenly reward. Eternal Memory!

For sale: frozen pyrohy $18 for 2 dozen; stuff cabbage with meat $20.00 per container, stuff cabbage with mushrooms $15.00 per container; borsht $7.00 per container, and ceburek $7.00 each by preorder.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Christ is born!

Sunday, 1/19, 35th Sunday after Pentecost
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Colossians 3:12-16
Gospel: Luke 18:18-27, Tone 2

Monday, 1/20, Our Venerable Father Euthymius the Great
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Fr. Stepan Yanovski

Tuesday, 1/21, Our Venerable Maximus the Confessor
9:00 a.m. +Osyp Danko (Pan.)

Wednesday, 1/22, Holy Apostle Timothy and Martyr Anastasius
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Fr. Stepan Yanovski

Thursday, 1/23, Holy Hieromartyr Clement
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 1/24, Our Venerable Mother Xenia of Rome
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for John Bodnar

Saturday, 1/25, Holy Bishop Gregory the Theologian
9:00 a.m. +Teodor Czabala (Pan.) requested by Maria Czabala

Sunday, 1/26, 36th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Fr. Stepan Yanovski
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 1Timothy 1:15-17
Gospel: Luke 18:35-43, Tone 3

Parish news

Christ is born!

This week vigil light is offered by Volodymyr Dumalsky in memory of
Hanna Dumalska.

If you would like to bless your house please fill the form that are in the vestibule or call the rectory office 203-865-0388.

SOROKOUSTY/All Souls Saturdays will soon begin. Please take a book found at the entrance of the church, fill it out, place it in envelope, and drop it in the collection basket. Let us remember all our loved ones who have gone to their heavenly reward. Eternal Memory!

The Parish has put together a plan of action to bring our hall to modern standards. Being able to rent the hall out for weddings, christening and various social events will help the parish financially. A fundraising program for the work has begun with the Christmas Bazaar and Christmas caroling program. The program which was begun last year with air conditioning the hall continue with painting the ceiling grid-work, replacing ceiling tiles, sheet-rocking the entire hall, new effect lighting and painting it. Any donations to this modernization project will be greatly appreciated. The checks should be payable to the Church and given to Natalie Chermak of Fr. Iura. Any volunteers who would like to help prepare the hall for painting and sheet-rocking are welcome to sign up. Any questions or volunteering, please contact Fr. Iura or Chris Komondy 860-759-2723.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Christ is born!

Sunday, 1/12, Sunday after Theophany
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Ephesians 4:7-13
Gospel: Matthew 4:12-17, Tone 1

Monday, 1/13, Holy Martyrs Hermylus and Stratonicus
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Tuesday, 1/14, Our Fathers Massacred in Sinai
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, 1/15, Our Venerable Fathers Paul and John
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Thursday, 1/16, Venerable Apostle Peter in Chains
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 1/17, Our Venerable Father Anthony the Great
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Saturday, 1/18, Our Fathers Athanasius and Cyril
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Sunday, 1/19, 35th Sunday after Pentecost
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Colossians 3: 12-16
Gospel: Luke 18: 18-27, Tone 2

Parish news

Christ is born!

This week vigil light is offered by Mary Ann Mikockis Komondy for God’s blessings for all people in Ukraine.

Blessings of Homes is happening right now. If you would like to bless your house please fill the form that are in the vestibule or call the rectory office 203-865-0388.

A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food for those in need. 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.

Our parish will be preparing a Prosphora, a traditional Ukrainian Christmas meal on Sunday, January 19th after the Divine Liturgy that will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $40.00 for adults, $10.00 for youth from 14 to 18. Free for children Ridna Shkola and altar boys. Luba Dubno, Margaret Maybury and Svitlana Nakonechnyj are selling tickets. We will be running a raffle. No tickets will be sale at the door.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS “COATS FOR KIDS PROJECT” Dear Parishioners, Recently at our children at the St. Nicholas party every child received a gift of winter coat. We did receive a plea for help from a sister organization to provide coats for orphan children in Ukraine who have lost one or both of their parents due to the war. The initial request was for 4000 coats. This was increased to 477 coats. We currently either have coats or the funds to purchase 257 coats. We also have funds set aside for shipping. We are requesting help to fund the balance of 220 coats. The need is urgent and of course time-sensitive. We are asking for donations to help fund the increased request.Any donations for this effort will be gratefully appreciated. Checks should be made out to KofC-Ukrainian Relief Fund. Please give the checks to Fr. Iura, Andy Bamber or Chris Komondy. Any questions, please feel free to call 860-759-2723. Thank you for your support.

The Parish has put together a plan of action to bring our hall to modern standards. Being able to rent the hall out for weddings, christening and various social events will help the parish financially. A fundraising program for the work has begun with the Christmas Bazaar and Christmas caroling program. The program which was begun last year with air conditioning the hall continue with painting the ceiling grid-work, replacing ceiling tiles, sheet-rocking the entire hall, new effect lighting and painting it. Any donations to this modernization project will be greatly appreciated. The checks should be payable to the Church and given to Natalie Chermak of Fr. Iura. Any volunteers who would like to help prepare the hall for painting and sheet-rocking are welcome to sign up. Any questions or volunteering, please contact Fr. Iura or Chris Komondy 860-759-2723.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Christ is born!

Sunday, 1/5, Sunday before Theophany -Great Sanctification of Water -Anointing* Myrovann
10:00 a.m. Great Compline (the God with Us service)
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 2 Timothy 4:5-8
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8, Tone 8

Monday, 1/6, Theophany of the Lord
10:00 a.m. +Paul Paluha requested by Jaroslaw Paluha
7:00 p.m. For the people of the parish

Tuesday, 1/7, Synaxis of the John the Baptist
9:00 a.m. +Theodore and Ellen Paluha requested by Jaroslaw Paluha

Wednesday, 1/8, Our Venerable Father George and the Confessor Emilian
9:00 a.m. +Kyle Paluha requested by Jaroslaw Paluha

Thursday, 1/9/25 Holy Martyr Polyeuctus
9:00 a.m. +Nicholas and Margaret Barraco requested by Jaroslaw Paluha

Friday, 1/10, Holy Father Gregory and Venerable Dometian
9:00 a.m. +Dr. CK and Lori Rha requested by Jaroslaw Paluha

Saturday, 1/11, Our Venerable Theodosius
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Jaroslaw Paluha

Sunday, 1/12, Sunday after Theophany
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Ephesians 4:7-13
Gospel: Matthew 4:12-17, Tone 1

Parish news

Christ is born!

This week vigil light is offered by Chris Komondy for God`s blessings for all people in Ukraine.

Blessings of Homes is happening right now. If you would like to bless your house please fill the form that are in the vestibule or call the rectory office 203-865-0388.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING: This Year the Parish Choir will come to every parishioner home to sing Christmas Carols ending today, Sunday, January 5th. All Donation proceeds will go 100% to pay for the church hall upgrades and remodel.

Our parish will be preparing a Prosphora, a traditional Ukrainian Christmas meal on Sunday, January 19th after the Divine Liturgy that will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $40.00 for adults, $10.00 for youth from 14 to 18. Free for children Ridna Shkola and altar boys. Luba Dubno, Margaret Maybury and Svitlana Nakonechnyj are selling tickets. We will be running a raffle. No tickets will be sale at the door.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS “COATS FOR KIDS PROJECT” Dear Parishioners, Recently at our children at the St. Nicholas party every child received a gift of winter coat. We did receive a plea for help from a sister organization to provide coats for orphan children in Ukraine who have lost one or both of their parents due to the war. The initial request was for 4000 coats. This was increased to 477 coats. We currently either have coats or the funds to purchase 257 coats. We also have funds set aside for shipping. We are requesting help to fund the balance of 220 coats. The need is urgent and of course time-sensitive. We are asking for donations to help fund the increased request.Any donations for this effort will be gratefully appreciated. Checks should be made out to KofC-Ukrainian Relief Fund. Please give the checks to Fr. Iura, Andy Bamber or Chris Komondy. Any questions, please feel free to call 860-759-2723. Thank you for your support.

The Parish has put together a plan of action to bring our hall to modern standards. Being able to rent the hall out for weddings, christening and various social events will help the parish financially. A fundraising program for the work has begun with the Christmas Bazaar and Christmas caroling program. The program which was begun last year with air conditioning the hall continue with painting the ceiling grid-work, replacing ceiling tiles, sheet-rocking the entire hall, new effect lighting and painting it. Any donations to this modernization project will be greatly appreciated. The checks should be payable to the Church and given to Natalie Chermak of Fr. Iura. Any volunteers who would like to help prepare the hall for painting and sheet-rocking are welcome to sign up. Any questions or volunteering, please contact Fr. Iura or Chris Komondy 860-759-2723.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Christ is born!

Sunday, 12/29, Sunday after Nativity
9:00 a.m. +Joanna Oleschuk requested by Luba Dubno
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Galatians 1:11-19
Gospel: Matthew2:13-23, Tone 7

Monday, 12/30, Holy Martyr Anysia and Venerable Zoticus
9:00 a.m. +Theodore and Maris Kuchnij requested by Jaroslaw Paluha

Tuesday, 12/31, Venerable Melania the Roman
9:00 a.m. +Michael T. Lipcan Sr. (15th Anniv., Pan) requested by Barbara and Patrick Bagley

Wednesday, 1/1/2025 St. Basil the Great and the feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord
10:30 a.m. Lytija and Blessing of Bread
11:00 a.m. For the people of the parish —Anointing*Myrovann

Thursday, 1/2, Pope St. Sylvester and Iuliana, martyr
9:00 a.m. +Vasyl and Daria Perehivskyj requested by Nadia Trojan

Friday, 1/3, Holy Prophet Malachi
9:00 a.m. +Mychajlo Kuchnij requested by Jaroslaw Paluha

Saturday, 1/4, Synaxis of the 70 Holy Apostles
9:00 a.m. +Paraskevia Paluha requested Jaroslaw Paluha

Sunday, 1/5, Sunday BeforeTheophany —Great Sanctification of Water -Anointing* Myrovann
10:00 a.m. Great Compline (The God with Us service of prayer)
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 2 Timothy 4-8
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8, Tone 8