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.

The Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Knights of Columbus Council at our parish invites everyone to a PANCAKE BREAKFAST on Sunday, February 15th at 11:30 AM in our church hall , after the 10:30 Mass. Admission of $10 will be collected at the door. All proceeds will be used by the Council for program needs (Mother’s Day, Oktoberfest, etc). We thank everyone for their generosity and support.

Рада Лицарів Колумба імені Митрополита Андрея Шептицького при нашій парафії запрошує всіх на СНІДАНОК‑ПАНКЕЙКИ у неділю, 15 лютого, о 11:30 у парафіяльній залі, після Святої Літургії о 10:30.
Вхід — $10, оплата при вході.

Усі зібрані кошти будуть використані Радою для потреб програм (День Mатері, Октоберфест тощо).

Щиро дякуємо всім за вашу щедрість і підтримку.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Margaret Brezicki Maybury in memory of Michael and Pauline Kurylo.

On Sunday, February 15, we will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. The Knights of Columbus members will prepare breakfast. $10 per person.

SOROKOUSTY: will be celebrated in All Souls` Saturdays. February 7, 28, March 7, 14, May 23. Please take a book found at the entrance of the church, fill it out. Place it in envelope, and drop it in the collection basket. Let us remember all our loved ones who have gone to their heavenly reward. Eternal Memory!

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.

New Knights of Columbus Officers elected: On December 9, 2025, the members of Knights of Columbus council Metropolitan Andrey Sheptysky, located here at parish elected new officers. Myron Melnyk (Grand Knight), Todd A. Lane (Deputy Grant Knight), Jeffrey D. Majoris, (Financial Secretary) and Brandon Czabala (Treasurer).Father Iura Godenciuc continues to serve as council chaplain. We are grateful for the service of many years of the immediate past officers: Hank Lingren, Volodymyr Dumalskyy, Roman Kuc and Andrew Bamber. More information on the KofC and council: https://stmichaelukrainian.org/knights-of-Columbus.

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

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

FOOD DONATIONS: A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food. Please give generously new item within the expiration date. These items will be given out to the poor in our community. Thank you for your generosity and support.

CHURCH HALL RENTAL: With the modernization plans for the church hall substantially complete, we are now officially open to rent the church hall. We are able to offer meals, entertainment, and audio visual and bar services. Please contact the Rectory for further information.

Christ is among us!

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

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

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.

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.

SOROKOUSTY (All Souls’ Saturdays) will be celebrated February 7, 28, March 7, 14, May 23. Please take a book found at the entrance of the church, fill it out with the names of your beloved dead. Place it in envelope, and drop it in the collection basket. Let us remember all our loved ones who have gone to their heavenly reward. Eternal Memory!

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.

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 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.