Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Vasyl for God’s blessing and health for Nadia and Vasyl.

On May 17, we will celebrate only one Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m.. in English and Ukrainian languages and after the Divine Liturgy the Knights of Columbus members and men from our Parish invites all women in the church hall for luncheon and celebration Mother’s Day.

We will celebrate only one Divine Liturgy at 10:30 on May 17 (Mother’s Day luncheon) May 24 (First Holy Communion) and June 7 (Sestretsi fundraiser ).

The Panakhyda Service at the gravesites will take place on Saturday, May 23rd at 12:00pm at All Saints Cemetery and Sunday, May 24, at 1:00 pm at St. Lawrence Cemetery. Please call the rectory office for an appointment.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL: Please don’t forget to donate for Charities Appeal. 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 Eparchy of Stamford. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make generous contributions. Thank you for your support.

Sestretsi is doing a fund raiser for the church to help with repairs on June 7 after the 10:30 Divine Liturgy. We are having Italian meal. Salad, meatballs and ziti, bread, butter, bottle of red wine and bottle of white wine on the table, dessert coffee, tea, soda , water. Adult tickets $25.00, children between 5years to 10 years $10.00, under 5 free. Come and join us to support the church. Tickets will be on sale from May 3, 2026.

For sale: pyrohy:(varenyky) $ 20:00 two dozen and cabbage and sausage $10/container.

If you would like to receive a copy of the weekly parish bulletin, please email your email to the parish email at stmichaels@snet.net

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.

Funeral rites for three parishioners who fell asleep in the Lord this week

Thursday, April 24, at 11:30 the Funeral Divine Liturgy for Christine Matwjejko

Calling hours will 9 :00 -11:00 am on Thursday morning at North Haven Funeral Home.

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Saturday, April 25 at 10:00 am the Funeral Divine Lituirgy for Parania Daniw

Calling hours on Friday 4:00-7:00pm with the Panachyda at 6:30pm at Clancy Funeral Home, Branford

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Saturday, April 25, at 2:00 pm Funeral Divine Liturgy for Bohdan Markiw at the Parish.

May the memories of Christine Matwjejko, Parania Daniw, and Bohdan Markiw be eternal.

In Christian charity please remember these souls in prayer.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by the Andrey Sheptysky KofC Council for God’s blessing, continuing recuperation, a full recovery and a long, healthy and happy life Michael Lipcan.

After Divine Liturgy, on March 29, there will be an EASTER BAZAAR held in our church hall. You will find: delicious homemade food, candles, decorations, embroidered shirts (vyshyvanka) and many other wonderful items. If you would like to become a vendor, please call: (203) 400-4667. Everyone is welcome! Free admission. Please help spread the word and share this announcement.

Branch 414-New Haven will sponsor their 21st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29 at 12:00 noon, on the grounds of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, New Haven. Event is free to children up to age 13. Be sure to bring basket for collecting eggs. For information contact UNA Financial Secretary Gloria Horbaty.

The traditional Easter parish “SVIACHENE” will be held on April 19, 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” or on Sunday, April 19, Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $20.00 for youth from 12 to 18. Free for children Ridna Shkola 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. We will not sell tickets at the door.

PARISH HALL HEATING SYSTEM REPAIR: This included installation of new master valves, mercury thermostat replacement and automatic air bleeder valves. The total service, parts and labor cost us over $7,000.00. To help pay for this, I am asking for a special donation for this Capital Expense. A donation envelop is included with this bulletin. Please place the donation envelope into the collection basket or mail to the Rectory. Thank you for your support.