Parish announcements

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Halia Lodynsky in memory of Stefan Jurczak.

On November 30th, Stuart Maybury fell asleep in the Lord. Please remember him in your prayers. Eternal Memory!

If you would like to receive the Mysteries (sacraments) of Confession, Holy Communion or prayer of the sick at your house or nursing home, please call the rectory at (203) 865-0388.

Schedule for December, 2022:

December 11, One Divine Liturgy 10:30 A.M.
December 18. One Divine Liturgy 10:30 A.M.
December 25, 9:50 God with us, 10:30 A.M. Divine Liturgy;
January 1, 10:45 Lytij and Blessing of Bread, 11:00 Divine Liturgy.

We will be making Pyrohy (varenyky) for regular orders on December 17. We need your help on Friday to peel potatoes and Saturday to make pierogis. Please come and help.

UNWLA Branch 108 will be taking pre-orders for kolachi (Christmas braided bread). Please call Anna Salemme at (203) 934-6520 to order or text (203) 506-1818 or email ans51@sbcglobal.net by December 12.The kolachi will be available for pick up on Saturday, December 17. Kutia will also be available on the 17th and at the Christmas bazaar on December 11. Profits will benefit the UNWLA”Keep Ukraine Warm” campaign.

We invite you to our Christmas Bazaar, which will take place on Sunday, December 11:00 from 12:00 to 4:00 P.M. The proceeds are supported to help the Ukrainian army and civilians affected by Russian aggression. You can buy jewelry, souvenirs, candles, handmade ornaments as well as pastries and homemade food. For more information call (347)523-1226.

Children aged 8-12 will be accepted to the School. The nursery school has 3 groups as follows: ages 2-3 years of age – the youngest group; ages 3-5 years of age –the middle group; ages 5-6 years of age –preschool/ oldest group. This year we plan to offer Ukrainian dance instruction under the director of Mr. Orlando Pagan for children 7 years and older. Details to follow. For further information please contact School Director Halia Lodynska (203) 494-6278 or Nursery School Director Natalia Dankevych (203) 901-7168.

CHARITIES APPEAL: Please don’t forget to make a donation to the Eparchies Charity Appeal. Please make check payable to the Byzantine Rite Eparchy of Stamford. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM OR CHECK TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE BUT TURN IT IN AT THE PARISH. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make a generous contribution.

KIDS HELPING UKRAINE STICKERS: Our New Haven Ridna Shkola is doing a Fundraiser called, KIDS HELPING UKRAINE. The stickers (two styles) are $1:00 per sticker and if you can contribute more it will be appreciated. All donations will go to provide medical supplies and care for those wounded in this terrible war started by Russia. If you any questions contact Halia Lodynsky (203) 494-6278 or Volodymyr Dumalskyy.

St Michael’s Heritage Center Gift Shop is in the process of revitalizing and restocking our Gift shop as part of our overall effort to generate needed funds. Any Parishioner who has surplus Ukrainian items in their possession that they would like to donate or place on consignment with the shop, please drop them off at the Gift Shop which is open and accessible during Suma Credit Union hours. For further information, please call the Rectory or email the Shop at: stmichaelsgiftshop@gmail.com

FOOD DONATIONS: A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food. This collection will be taken twice per month. Father Iura will distribute the food to the Little Sisters of the Poor who have offered to help in the Ukrainian crisis. Thank you for your generosity and your support.