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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.

Postponement of packing Saturday, October 5

As things would have it, after sending this morning’s email about Saturday packing the trailer, we received word that we have to postpone the truck packing. I am sorry for the inconvenience.

Carl, Myron and Chris have made the following decision.

“After checking the weather forecast for next Saturday and hearing in the news this morning that the International Longshoremans Union (ILU) has scheduled a strike at all East Coast ports to begin tonight at midnight, [we] decided to CANCEL the loading of the trailer truck this Saturday.

We will have to reschedule it for a later date which will be after the ILU has settled the strike.

The one-and-only CONSTANT in nature and life is CHANGE. We just have to “go with the flow.”

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 9/29, 19th Sunday after Pentecost
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish and Immaculate Conception Society members (90th Anniv.)

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 11:31-12:9
Gospel: Luke 6:31-36, Tone 2

Monday, 9/30, HolyMartyr Gregory
9:00 a.m. +Bohdan Sowa requested by Alexandra Altrui

Tuesday, 10/1, Feast of the Protection of the Holy Theotokos
9:00 a.m. For the people of the parish

Wednesday, 10/2, Holy Martyr Cyprian and the Martyr Justina
9:00 a.m. +Barbara Levitzky (60th Anniv.) requested by Joseph Levitzky

Thursday, 10/3, Holy Hieromartyr Dionysius
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 10/4, The Holy Martyr Hierotheus and Francis of Assisi
9:00 a.m. +Bohdan Sowa requested by Myron Kolinsky

Saturday, 10/5, Holy Martyr Charitina
9:00 a.m. +Teodor Czabala (Pan.) requested by the Czabala Family
10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy for children of Ridna Shkola

Sunday, 10/6, 20th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Galatians 1:11-19
Gospel: Luke 6:11-16, Tone 3

Parish announcements

Christ is among us!

This week’s vigil light is offered by Roman Kuc in memory of Bohdan Sowa.

St. Michael’s Day will be celebrated on November 3. On this day we will have only one (1) 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 14 and 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. The Profit will be divided haft to parish and half for Humanitarian fund. Also we ask donations for dessert. Last day to buy tickets October 27. We will not sell tickets at the door.

KOLIBRI Ukrainian School of Dance Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year

Register your child or grandchild for Ukrainian dance classes for age 3 and up. Classes are at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church at 569 George St. in New Haven, CT in the church hall on Friday evenings. Please contact Stephanie Tomaszewsky, Founder and Artistic Director at (860) 418-9230 by text or phone, or email at stomaszewsky@gmail.com. Information may also be found at SUMA federal credit union on premises. Link to registration here:https://www.congnitoforms.com/KolibriukrainianschoolOfDance/KolibriDanceSchoolStudentRegistration

The Annual Stamford Eparchy Charities Appeal is happening now. Please don’t forget to make a donation to the Annual Eparchy Charities Appeal. Please make check payable to the Byzantine Rite, Eparchy of Stamford. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE but give the check to the parish office. Please include your offerings in the basket at the Divine Liturgy or drop off at the Rectory. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make as generous a contribution that is possible.

Bohdan Sowa fell asleep in the Lord

We are sad to announce that our friend and parishioner Bohdan Sowa fell asleep in the Lord on August 22, 2024.

Dan was an active member of our parish and many other organizations in the Eparchy of Stamford.

Dan’s funeral rites will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Church (New Haven) on Friday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m.

The obituary for Bohdan Sowa may be accessed here.

Please pray for the soul of Dan and his beloved wife, Ella, who died several years ago.

May Dan’s memory be eternal.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 9/15, 18th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. +Esperanza Mendoza (15th Anniv.) requested by Paul Zalonski
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11, Tone 1

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

Tuesday, 9/24, Holy Protomartyr Thekla
9:00 a.m. +Stefania Kramarenko (Pan.) requested by Emilia Iwaniw

Wednesday, 9/25, Our Venerable Mother Euphrosina
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Sandu Matus requested by Anna Matus

Thursday, 9/26, John the Apostle and Evangelist
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 9/27, Holy Martyr Calistratus
10:00 a.m. +Bohdan Sowa – Funeral Divine Liturgy

Saturday, 9/28, Holy Confessor Chariton
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Sunday, 9/29, 19th Sunday after Pentecost
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish and the Immaculate Conception Society members (90th Anniv.)

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 11:31-12:9
Gospel: Luke 6:31-36, Tone 2

Parish news

Christ is among us!

This week’s vigil light is offered by Maria Czabala in memory of +Teodor Czabala.

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.

DEAR PARISHIONERS: 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.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL: Please don’t forget to make a donation to the Annual Eparchy Charities Appeal. Please make check payable to the Byzantine Rite, Eparchy of Stamford. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. Please include your offerings in the Basket at mass or drop off at the Rectory. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make as generous a contribution that is possible.

PARISH BAZAAR SALE: The Parish is scheduling a Parish Bazaar sale on the weekend of September 27, 28 and 29. The event will be run by the Knights of Columbus and the SESTRETSI/Immaculate Conception Society. The profits will be distributed to these two Organizations and the Ukrainian Fund in three equal proportions. We are currently accepting clean donations of household items and usable merchandise. Please leave by the Church Hall double door or bring in on Sunday when the hall is open after Div. Liturgy. Please mark the packages “FOR BAZAAR” when you drop them off. Call Chris Komondy for Details (860) 759-2723.

CHURCH BAZAAR SET_UP HELP REQUEST: We would appreciate assistance in setting up for the Parish Bazaar. Times for assistance are as follows: SIGNAGE DETAIL. Monday, Sept.16 11:00 to 2:00. SETUP DETAIL. Monday, Sept. 23, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Thursday, Sept. 26 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, SALES DETAIL. Friday, Sept. 27 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. Any hours (1 to 2 or more) within these time parameters will be appreciated. Item donations are still being accepted. Please contact Chris Komondy 860-759-2723 or email chris@komondy.com or Margaret Maybury (203) 804-7557 and advise of your availability.

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Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 9/15, 17th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 am +Michael Waselik requested by Marion Piggott
10:30 am For the people of the parish

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

Monday, 9/16, Holy Great Woman-Martyr Euphemia
9:00 am No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Tuesday, 9/17, Holy Martyr Sophia, Faith, Hope and Love
9:00 am No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Wednesday, 9/18, Our Venerable Father Eumenes
9:00 am No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Thursday, 9/19, Holy Martyrs Prophimus and Sabbatius
9:00 am +Hryhorij Dubno (Pan.) requested by Luba Dubno

Friday, 9/20, Holy Great –Martyr Eustathius
9:00 am No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Saturday, 9/21, Holy Apostle Condratus
9:00 am +Teodor Czabala (Pan.) requested by Maria Czabala

Sunday, 9/22, 18th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 am +Esperanza Mendoza (15th Anniv.,) requested by Paul Zalonski
10:30 am For the people of the parish

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11, Tone 1

Parish announcements

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.

DEAR PARISHIONERS: 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.

This week’s vigil light is offered by Anna Matus for God’s blessing and health for Fabian and Alexandra.

We will making Pyrohy (Varenyky) for sale on Saturday, September 21. We need your help on Friday to peel potatoes and Saturday to make pierogis. Please come and help.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL: Please don’t forget to make a donation to the Annual Eparchy Charities Appeal. Please make check payable to the Byzantine Rite, Eparchy of Stamford. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. Please include your offerings in the Basket at mass or drop off at the Rectory. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make as generous a contribution that is possible.

SESTRETSI/Immaculate Conception Society: is having its 99th Anniversary Celebration on September 29, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Café Fiore, 420E Main Street, Branford, CT. Family style dinner, hot antipasto, chicken, salmon, eggplant and penne a la vodka, dessert, coffee, tea wine and soda. Tickets $35.00 per person. See Barbara Schwartz for Reservations as well as any questions.

PARISH BAZAAR SALE: The Parish is scheduling a Parish Bazaar sale on the weekend of September 27, 28 and 29. The event will be run by the Knights of Columbus and the SESTRETSI/Immaculate Conception Society. The profits will be distributed to these two Organizations and the Ukrainian Fund in three equal proportions. We are currently accepting clean donations of household items and usable merchandise. Please leave by the Church Hall double door or bring in on Sunday when the hall is open after Div. Liturgy. Please mark the packages “FOR BAZAAR” when you drop them off. Call Chris Komondy for Details (860) 759-2723.

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KOLIBRI Ukrainian School of Dance Registration

KOLIBRI Ukrainian School of Dance Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year

Register your child or grandchild for Ukrainian dance classes for ages 3 and up.

Classes are at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church at 569 George St in New Haven, CT in the church hall on Friday evenings. Please contact Stephanie Tomaszewsky, Founder and Artistic Director at (860) 418-9230 by text or phone, or email at stomaszewsky@gmail.com

Information may also be found at SUMA federal credit union on premises.

Link to registration here.