Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Fr. Iura and Iuliana Godenciuc in memory of Ivan and Olena Godenciuc.

SESTRETSI—Immaculate Conception Society is having a 90th Anniversary Celebration on September 29, from 1:00 PM -4:00 PM at Café Fiore, 420 East Main Street, Branford, CT. Family style dinner, hot antipasta, chicken, salmon, eggplant and penne alla votka, dessert, coffee, tea wine and soda. Tickets $35.00 per person. See Barbara Schwartz for tickets.

During vacation time from July 7th until September (Labor Day) we will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy at 10:00 in the English and Ukrainian languages.

The 70th Annual Holy Dormition Pilgrimage will be held on August 9-11 at the motherhouse of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Sloatsburg. This year’s theme is “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior”. The Sisters invite all our parishioners to attend! For information call: 845-753-2840 or visit www.ssmi-us.org

The members of the New Haven CT Ukrainian American Humanitarian Aid Fund board of directors would like to express our deep gratitude to everyone who has been contributing so much to our program, both financially and through the donations of items that have been shipped to Ukraine. Our 12th shipment arrived in Ukraine on April 15th. The total estimated value of everything that has been sent over now exceeds $8 million. Fr. Roman Manulyak, who is our one and only contact person in Ukraine, has a large group of volunteers who distribute everything that we send over to many regions of Ukraine including the front lines in Eastern Ukraine. You can personally view the reports that Fr. Roman has been posting on the following Facebook pages: Facebook.com/carlrharvey, Heart of the Samaritan Fund or the New Haven CT Ukrainian American Humanitarian Aid Fund to see what we have accomplished in the past two years. The current request from Fr. Roman as of 6-18-2024 is for money that will enable him to purchase urgently needed medications and surgical masks for medical staff at 2 hospitals in the Lviv region and medical facilities near the battlefields at the frontlines in Eastern Ukraine. The specific items what we can provide are disposable undergarments for adults and pampers for Children, white sheets, pillowcases and disposable pads to put between the sheets and mattress on hospital beds, medical grade gloves(all sizes), crutches, wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs and walkers. We are also sending over winter clothing for adults and children. The Collection Center at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church at 569 George St., New Haven, CT will be open to receive donations on Tuesdays (4-7PM) and Sundays (11:30-12PM). For additional information, contact Carl Harvey at cenbts64@gmail.com or 203-848-4860 or Myron Melnyk at mmelnyk@yaoo.com

Christ is among us!


This week vigil light is offered by Fr. Iura and Iuliana Godenciuc in memory of Maria Gherman.

There will be frozen pyrohy (varenyky) for sale in the church hall for as long as supplies last.

During vacation time from July 7th until September (Labor Day) we will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy at 10:00 in the English and Ukrainian languages.

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.

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.

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

The 70th Annual Holy Dormition Pilgrimage will be held on August 9-11 at the motherhouse of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Sloatsburg. This year’s theme is “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior”. The Sisters invite all our parishioners to attend! For information call: 845-753-2840 or visit www.ssmi-us.org

FOOD DONATIONS: A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food. 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.

The members of the New Haven CT Ukrainian American Humanitarian Aid Fund board of directors would like to express our deep gratitude to everyone who has been contributing so much to our program, both financially and through the donations of items that have been shipped to Ukraine. Our 12th shipment arrived in Ukraine on April 15th. The total estimated value of everything that has been sent over now exceeds $8 million. Fr. Roman Manulyak, who is our one and only contact person in Ukraine, has a large group of volunteers who distribute everything that we send over to many regions of Ukraine including the front lines in Eastern Ukraine. You can personally view the reports that Fr. Roman has been posting on the following Facebook pages: Facebook.com/carlrharvey, Heart of the Samaritan Fund or the New Haven CT Ukrainian American Humanitarian Aid Fund to see what we have accomplished in the past two years. The current request from Fr. Roman as of 6-18-2024 is for money that will enable him to purchase urgently needed medications and surgical masks for medical staff at 2 hospitals in the Lviv region and medical facilities near the battlefields at the frontlines in Eastern Ukraine. The specific items what we can provide are disposable undergarments for adults and pampers for Children, white sheets, pillowcases and disposable pads to put between the sheets and mattress on hospital beds, medical grade gloves(all sizes), crutches, wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs and walkers. We are also sending over winter clothing for adults and children. The Collection Center at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church at 569 George St., New Haven, CT will be open to receive donations on Tuesdays (4-7PM) and Sundays (11:30-12PM). For additional information, contact Carl Harvey at cenbts64@gmail.com or 203-848-4860 or Myron Melnyk at mmelnyk@yaoo.com

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Father Iura and Iuliana Godenciuc in memory of Anna Lupsac and Maria Gherman.

During vacation time from July 7th until September (Labor Day) we will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy at 10:00 in the English and Ukrainian languages.

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.

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.

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.

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

The 70th Annual Holy Dormition Pilgrimage will be held on August 9-11 at the motherhouse of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Sloatsburg. This year’s theme is “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior”. The Sisters invite all our parishioners to attend! For information call: 845-753-2840 or visit www.ssmi-us.org

FOOD DONATIONS: A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food. 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.

The members of the New Haven CT Ukrainian American Humanitarian Aid Fund board of directors would like to express our deep gratitude to everyone who has been contributing so much to our program, both financially and through the donations of items that have been shipped to Ukraine. Our 12th shipment arrived in Ukraine on April 15th. The total estimated value of everything that has been sent over now exceeds $8 million. Fr. Roman Manulyak, who is our one and only contact person in Ukraine, has a large group of volunteers who distribute everything that we send over to many regions of Ukraine including the front lines in Eastern Ukraine. You can personally view the reports that Fr. Roman has been posting on the following Facebook pages: Facebook.com/carlrharvey, Heart of the Samaritan Fund or the New Haven CT Ukrainian American Humanitarian Aid Fund to see what we have accomplished in the past two years. The current request from Fr. Roman as of 6-18-2024 is for money that will enable him to purchase urgently needed medications and surgical masks for medical staff at 2 hospitals in the Lviv region and medical facilities near the battlefields at the frontlines in Eastern Ukraine. The specific items what we can provide are disposable undergarments for adults and pampers for Children, white sheets, pillowcases and disposable pads to put between the sheets and mattress on hospital beds, medical grade gloves(all sizes), crutches, wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs and walkers. We are also sending over winter clothing for adults and children. The Collection Center at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church at 569 George St., New Haven, CT will be open to receive donations on Tuesdays (4-7PM) and Sundays (11:30-12PM). For additional information, contact Carl Harvey at cenbts64@gmail.com or 203-848-4860 or Myron Melnyk at mmelnyk@yaoo.com.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Fr. Iura and Iuliana Godenciuc in memory of Anna and Vasyl Lupsac.

During vacation time from July 7th until September 2nd (Labor Day) we will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy from 10:00 a.m. in English and Ukrainian Languages.

We have for sale frozen pyrohy (varenyky). You can buy after Divine Liturgy in the church hall.

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

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.

The members of the New Haven CT Ukrainian American Humanitarian Aid Fund board of directors would like to express our deep gratitude to everyone who has been contributing so much to our program, both financially and through the donations of items that have been shipped to Ukraine. Our 12th shipment arrived in Ukraine on April 15th. The total estimated value of everything that has been sent over now exceeds $8 million. Fr. Roman Manulyak, who is our one and only contact person in Ukraine, has a large group of volunteers who distribute everything that we send over to many regions of Ukraine including the front lines in Eastern Ukraine. You can personally view the reports that Fr. Roman has been posting on the following Facebook pages: Facebook.com/carlrharvey, Heart of the Samaritan Fund or the New Haven CT Ukrainian American Humanitarian Aid Fund to see what we have accomplished in the past two years. The current request from Fr. Roman as of 6-18-2024 is for money that will enable him to purchase urgently needed medications and surgical masks for medical staff at 2 hospitals in the Lviv region and medical facilities near the battlefields at the frontlines in Eastern Ukraine. The specific items what we can provide are disposable undergarments for adults and pampers for Children, white sheets, pillowcases and disposable pads to put between the sheets and mattress on hospital beds, medical grade gloves(all sizes), crutches, wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs and walkers .We are also sending over winter clothing for adults and children. The Collection Center at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church at 569 George St in New Haven, CT will be open to receive donations on Tuesdays (4-7PM) and Sundays (11:30-12PM). For additional information, contact Carl Harvey at cenbts64@gmail.com or 203-848-4860 or Myron Melnyk at mmelnyk@yaoo.com.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Fr. Iura and Iuliana Godenciuc in memory of Olena and Ivan Godenciuc.

During vacation time from June 30th until September 2nd (Labor Day) we will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy at 10:30 in the English and Ukrainian Languages.

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.

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.

A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food. 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.

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

Our Ukraine aid volunteer organization, NHCTUAHA, is continuing its fundraising campaign to provide EXPANDED humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. We are currently raising funds to cover costs for shipping our 12th container to Ukraine, to purchase specialized medicines requested by doctors at the Veterans hospital in Vynnyky, and to potentially help fund the purchase of a 3-D printer solution for manufacturing desperately needed prosthetics in Lviv.

We encourage everyone to assist with monetary donations by contacting Carl Harvey (cecbts64@gmail.com) or Myron Melnyk (mmelnyk@yahoo.com) We thank you for your ongoing and generous support.

PARISH HUMANITARIAN AID “BOOTSTRAP PROGRAM”:  As part of our ongoing programs, we have develop a ”Bootstrap Program” for refugee families who are in this country. They are willing and able to work, but transportation is a challenge. We have one four door sedan car currently available to help a family out. Please contact Chris Komondy at 860-759-2723 for details.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Maria Wysowkyj for peace.

The Rectory office will be closed from Monday, June 3rd, until Friday, June 7th. Fr. Iura Godenciuc will be away for Clergy Days.

Sestretsi will be having Holy Communion at the 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy TODAY, Sunday, June 2, and a short meeting to follow. See Barbara Schwartz for more information.

TODAY, Sunday, June 2nd, Kolibri Ukrainian School of Dance, directed by Stephanie Tomaszewsky and assisted by Orlando Pagan, will hold their 2nd Annual End of Year Performance. This festive celebration will be featuring dances of “Dubotanets”, “Kozachok”, “Harmoshka” and “Heel and Toe Polka”! All are invited to attend in the church hall following the Second Divine Liturgy and Ukrainian Learning Center 1st grade graduation in the outdoor area (approximately 12:45). Tickets donations are $20.00 per person, children 12 and under are free. Tickets are available three ways; You may contact Stephanie Tomaszewsky at 860-418-9230, at the credit union on premises or at the door on the day of the day of event. All tickets purchasers will be entered into a drawing to win a smart TV.

Ukrainian Learning Center will have a last day of Ukrainian school and Svitlychka celebration TODAY, June 2nd at 12:00 after the Second Divine Liturgy. Everyone is welcome to come.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL : Please don` t forget to donate for Charities 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.

“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with first fruits of all your produce; Then will your barns be filled with plenty, with new wine your vats will overflow” (Proverbs 3:9-10)

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.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Chris Komondy in memory of Fr. Diego Borgatello.

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.

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.

FOOD DONATIONS: A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food. 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.

Sestretsi will be having Holy Communion at the 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy on June 2, and a short meeting to follow. See Barbara Schwartz for more information.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL: Please don` t forget to donate for Charities Appeal. The forms are designed for each family of our parish. Attached to the form is an envelope into which you can place your contribution. The form along with your contribution, we ask you enclose in the envelope and place it in the collection basket during church services. 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.

Children praying for children: A special Event to Support the Children of War-torn Ukraine. On Saturday, June 1st a special church service/Moleben will be held at 10AM at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in New Haven. This national event organized by the Ukrainian Womens’ League of America(UWLA) will bring children together on that day to support their peers in Ukraine amidst the ongoing war on Ukraine perpetrated by Russia. The service aims to create a sacred space for children to join in prayer, solidarity and compassionate action for those affected by the tragic circumstances of the war. All are invited to attend.