Christ is among us!

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

Luba Dubno’s sister Irene Hladkyj, 97 died peacefully on December 19, 2025, in Cheshire. Please remember her in your prayers. Irene’s funeral liturgy will be on January 8, 2026. Pray for Irene and the family who mourn her. May Irene’s memory be eternal!

The Immaculate Conception Society gave a gift of a new white vestment and sticharion for the priest. The altar servers also received new sticharia in white, gold red and blue. The servers also received new black cassock. These garments were made in Ukraine. All of these garments are gifts from sacrifices of the Immaculate Conception Society. We are very grateful to our sisters. The parish received a donation of a new larger chalice and paten from Christopher and Liubov Komondy. We are very grateful.

Blessings of Homes: 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.

All donations and contributions must be received before Sunday, December 28 to be recorded on the annual statement for 2025.

SECURITY at the Parish: There is a professionally installed eight camera system on the property with a two week recording backup. The video monitor is located in the rectory office. This has helped in monitoring and checking activity on the property as well as providing recorded evidence to law enforcement when needed.

Our parish will be preparing a Prosphora, a traditional Ukrainian Christmas meal on Sunday, January 18, 2026 after the Divine Liturgy that will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $20.00 for youth from 14 to 18. Free for children Ridna Shkola and altar boys. Luba Dubno, Margaret Maybury and Olga Iastrubchak are selling tickets. We will be running a raffle. No tickets will be sale at the door.

For sale: stuffed cabbage with meat $12.00 container, borsht $7.00 container, cabbage with meat $10.00 container, pierogis (varenyky) $20.00 two dozen.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Mary Ann Mikosky for God’s blessing and health for Brett McNamara.

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.

We have a PARISH COFFEE HOUR following both of the Divine Liturgies on Sundays. Dear parishioners and guests join us for a social hour with coffee and hard rolls and assorted snacks are available in the church hall. Please feel free to join us for good conversation. All are invited.

If you would like to receive the Mysteries of Confession, Holy Communion and anointing at your home or medical facility, please call Father Iura at 203-865-0388.

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

For sale: stuffed cabbage with meat, borsht, cabbage with meat, pierogis (varenyky). See Margaret following the Divine Liturgies in the church hall.

Our parish will be preparing a Prosphora, a traditional Ukrainian Christmas meal on Sunday, January 18, 2026 after the Divine Liturgy that will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $20.00 for youth from 14 to 18. Free for children Ridna Shkola and altar boys. Luba Dubno, Margaret Maybury and Olga Iastrubchak are selling tickets. We will be running a raffle. No tickets will be sale at the door.

Fr. Paul Luniw is organizing a Pilgrimage to Ireland, Scotland and England from June 22 to July 3, 2026. Join Fr. Paul Luniw on a tour of some of the most beautiful historic churches and landmarks of Scotland, England and Ireland. Contact Fr. Paul Luniw at 860-922-8088 or paul_luniw@yahoo.com

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL: Please don’t forget to donate for this Appeal. 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.

Christ is among us!

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

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.

We have a PARISH COFFEE HOUR following both of the Divine Liturgies on Sundays. Dear parishioners and guests join us for a social hour with coffee and hard rolls and assorted snacks are available in the church hall. Please feel free to join us. All are invited.

If you would like to receive the Mysteries of Confession, Holy Communion and anointing at your home or medical facility, please call Father Iura at 203-865-0388.

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

Sestretsi will be having Corporate Communion TODAY, December 7 at the 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. For more information see Barbara Schwartz.

We will be making pyrohy (varenyky) NEXT Saturday, December 13. We need your help on Friday to peel potatoes and Saturday to make pierogis (varenyky). Please come and help. See Margaret Maybury for more information.

Last day to order stuffed cabbage with meat, buckwheat or mushrooms is Tuesday, December 9. Please call the rectory 203-865-0388.

UNWLA Branch 108 will be making kolachi (Xmas breads) on December 9th . Please order by calling Christine Melnyk at 203-397-2087.

For sale: stuffed cabbage with meat, borsht, cabbage with meat, pierogis (varenyky). See Margaret following the Divine Liturgies in the church hall.

We invite you to a cozy Christmas celebration filled with the aroma of homemade pastries and the warmth of Ukrainian hearts. Homemade varenyky —made with love—fragrant tea and coffee for hearth felt conversations. Hot borsht to warm your soul. Sweet pastries and festive treats. Ukrainians goods and handcrafted items. “Christmas Bazaar”, Sunday, December14, from 12-4.Vendors may contact us at 203-400-4667.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Margaret Maybury in memory of Stuart Maybury.

On December 7th and December 14th, we will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. in both languages, English and Ukrainian. On December 7th we will celebrate St. Nicholas and on December 14th we will have parish bazaar.

Sestretsi will be having Corporate Communion on December 7 at the 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. See Barbara Schwartz for more information.

We will be making pyrohy (varenyky) on Saturday, December 13. we need your help on Friday to peel potatoes and Saturday to make pierogi (varenyky). Please come and help.

For sale: stuff cabbage with meat, borsht, cabbage with meat, pierogis (varenyky).

We invite you to a cozy Christmas celebration filled with the aroma of homemade pastries and the warmth of Ukrainian hearts. Homemade varenyky made with love- Fragrant tea and coffee for hearth felt conversations. Hot borsht to warm your soul. Sweet pastries and festive treats. Ukrainians goods and handcrafted items. “Christmas Bazaar,” Sunday, December 14, from 12-4.Vendors may contact us at 203-400-4667.

Fr. Paul Luniw is organizing a Pilgrimage to Ireland, Scotland and England from June 22 to July 3, 2026. Join Fr. Paul Luniw on a tour of some of the most beautiful historic churches and landmarks of Scotland, England and Ireland. Contact Fr. Paul Luniw at 860-922-8088 or paul_luniw@yahoo.com.

BULLETIN’S EMAILED: If you would like to receive a copy of the weekly Parish Bulletin, please email your email to the Parish email. stmichaels@snet.net

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Joseph Oleschuk in memory of Joanna Oleschuk.

On December 7th and December 14th we will celebrate only one Divine Liturgy at 10:30 AM in both languages English in Ukrainian. On December 7th, we will celebrate St. Nicholas and on December 14th we will have parish bazaar.

BULLETIN EMAILED: If you would like to receive a copy of the weekly Parish bulletin, please email your email to the Parish email: stmichaels@snet.net

Fr. Paul Luniw is organizing a Pilgrimage to Ireland, Scotland and England from June 22 to July 3, 2026. Join Fr. Paul Luniw on a tour of some of the most beautiful historic churches and landmarks of Scotland, England and Ireland. Contact Fr. Paul Luniw at 860-922-8088 or paul_luniw@yahoo.com

We will be making pyrohy (varenyky) on Saturday, December 13. We need your help on Friday to peel potatoes and Saturday to make pierogis (varenyky). Please come and help.

For sale: stuff cabbage with meat, borsht, cabbage with meat, pierogis (varenyky).

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. All are invited.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL: Please don’t forget to donate for this Appeal. 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.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Margaret Brezicki – Maybury in memory of Eugenia Brezicki Bronner.

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.

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. All are invited.

Sestretsi will be having Corporate Communion on November 16 at the 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy and a short meeting to follow in the classroom. Please try to attend. See Barbara Schwartz for more information.

2025 Holodomor Prayer Service –Panakhyda- to be celebrated at St. Patrick Cathedral (NYC) on November 22nd at 1:00 PM. Here is the event link that you can share with anyone of your parishioners who wants to watch: https:youtube.com/live/xRx_gYaAO-s?feature=share. This event will be live-streamed at saintpatrickscathedral.org/live on the day of event.

BULLETIN EMAILED: If you would like to receive a copy of the weekly Parish Bulletin, please email your email us at the Parish email: stmichaels@snet.net

We will be making pyrohy (varenyky) on Saturday, December 13. We need your help on Friday to peel potatoes and Saturday to make pierogis (varenyky). Please come and help.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL: Please don’t forget to donate for this Appeal.
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.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Margaret Brezicki – Maybury in memory of Eugenia Brezicki Bronner.

Sestretsi will be having Corporate Communion on November 16 at the 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy and a short meeting to follow in the classroom. Please try to attend. See Barbara Schwartz for more information.

Sincere thanks to everyone who worked in the kitchen, especially Natalia Lyalka, to those who prepared the church and church hall for the celebration, and to everyone who contributed their efforts to organizing the feast. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Ukrainian Ridna Shkola for their wonderful themed performance-concert dedicated to the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, and for their support through the purchase of tickets totaling $1,800.00.

We will be making Pyrohy (Varenyky) on November 15, 2025. We need your help on Friday to peel potatoes and Saturday to make pierogis (varenyky). Please come and help.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL: Please don’t forget to donate for this Appeal.
Please make check payable to the Byzantine Rite Eparchy of Stamford and give it Father Iura. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make generous contributions.

For sale: stuff cabbage with meet, borsht, cabbage with meet, pierogi (varenyky).

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Iuliana Godenciuc for God`s blessing of family.

Sestretsi will be having Corporate Communion on October 26, after 9:00 a.m.Divine Liturgy with a meeting to follow in the classroom.

St. Michael’s Day will be celebrated on November 2. On this day we will have only One 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. Also we ask donations for dessert. Last day to buy tickets October 28. We will not sale tickets at the door.

Dear Friends. Every day, Ukrainian soldiers risk their lives defending freedom. Many return from the front lines bearing deep wounds-both visible and invisible. At Zhytomyr Military Hospital, these brave men and women are receiving critical care for severe physical injuries, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries. But healing takes more that medicine. Thanks to the leadership of Yuliya Tolmachova, a mother of an active-duty soldier and head of Veteran`s Home in Zhytomyr, these heroes are finding hope through a groundbreaking art therapy program. To support this life-changing work, our volunteers in the NHCT UAHA Fund a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based here in New Haven are hosting an Art Show Sale featuring original works created by these soldiers during therapy. Art Show and Fundraiser Saturday, October 25, 6-9 PM.

VIP Preview admission $100 hor d`oeuvres and open bar, Sunday, October 26th, 12-6PM art Show admission $20 hor d`oeuvres and cash bar. All proceeds will directly fund The art therapy program at Zhytomyr military Hospital, The purchase of critically needed medications and medical equipment. We humbly ask you to attend and make a donation to support this program. We welcome all donations!