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.

Christ is born!

This week vigil light is offered by Barbara and Patrick Bagley in memory of Michael Lipcan, Sr.

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.

Our parish will be preparing a Prosphora, a traditional Ukrainian Christmas meal on Sunday, January 19, 2025 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.

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. Some of the work commenced on Wednesday, Dec. 18th. Any volunteers who would like to help prepare the hall for painting and sheet-rocking are welcome to sign up. Questions or volunteering, please contact Fr. Iura or Chris Komondy 860-759-2723.

This Year the Parish Choir will come to every Parishioners home to sing Christmas Carols starting on Friday afternoon December 27 through Sunday, December 29. The program will be continued the following week on Friday afternoon January 3 through Sunday, January 5th. All Donation proceeds will go 100% to pay for the church hall upgrades and remodel.

We have for sale frozen pyrohy $18 for 2 dozen; blintzes with meat or mushrooms $2.00 each, borsht $7.00 per container, cabbage with cutlet $10.00 per container; ceburek $7.00 each.

The Parish, under the guidance of Father Iura, 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 caroling program which is separately announced in the Bulletin. The program which was begun last year with air conditioning the hall will 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 or mailed to Father Iura. Some of the work will commence on Wednesday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. 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 feel free to contact Father Iura or Chris Komondy @ 860-759-2723.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Brandon and Andrue Czabala in memory of Teodor Czabala.

The HOLY CROSS visiting the Parish: On December 8th and on December 15th the Holy Cross will be at our parish for veneration by parishioners. The Cross was blessed by St .John Paul II , Pope Benedict and Pope Francis and is traveling around the world to 2033 to celebrate 2000 years from Jesus Christ Resurrection.

We will make Pyrohy on Saturday, December 14. We need your help on Friday to peel potatoes and Saturday to make pierogi (varenyky). Please come and help.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING: This Year the Parish Choir will come to every Parishioners home to sing Christmas Carols starting on Friday afternoon December 27 through Sunday December 29. The program will be continued the following week on Friday afternoon January 3 through Sunday January 5th. All Donation proceeds will go 100% to pay for the church hall upgrades and remodel.

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.

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.

The Liturgical Schedule for the holy days

• December 25, 10:00 a.m. Great Compline (The “God with Us” Service)
  10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
• January 1, 11:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
• January 5, 10:00 a.m. Great Compline
  10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy for Holy Theophany with the Great                        Sanctification of Water
• January 19, Prosphora, 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Brandon and Andrue Czabala in memory of Dario Aponte.

The HOLY CROSS comes to the parish on December 8th and on December 15th the Holy Cross will be at our parish for veneration by parishioners. The Cross was blessed by St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict and Pope Francis and is traveling around the world to 2033 to celebrate 2000 years from Jesus Christ’s Resurrection.

Schedule for the Divine Liturgy for December and January:

• December 8, 10:00 Akathist to the Mother of God
  10:30 Divine Liturgy
• December 15, Christmas Bazaar (regular schedule)
• December 22, Regular schedule
• December 25, 10:00 Great Compline (God with Us)
  10:30 Divine Liturgy
• January 1, 11:00 Divine Liturgy
• January 5, 10:00 Great Compline
  10:30 Divine Liturgy –Great Sanctification of Water
• January 19, Proshora (Christmas Dinner)
  10:30 Divine Liturgy

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.

For sale: Cabbage with cutlet $10.00; Pierogis $18 for 2 dozen.

We will make Pyrohy on Saturday, December 14. We need your help on Friday to peel potatoes and Saturday to make pierogis (varenyky). Please come and help.

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., 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

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 Divine Liturgy or drop off at the Rectory. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make as generous a contribution that is possible.