Glory to Jesus Christ!

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.

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.

Christ is risen!

This week vigil light is offered by Chris Komondy in memory of all deceased people of Ukraine.

On May 12, we will celebrate only one Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. in the English and Ukrainian languages and after the Divine Liturgy the Knights of Columbus members and men from our Parish invites all women in the church hall for luncheon and celebration Mother’s Day.

We will make pyrohy on May 18.

On May 18, at 8:00 a.m. we will celebrate Divine Liturgy and Sorokousty. The Panachyda service at the gravesites will take place on Saturday May 18th at 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Cemetery and May 19th at 1:00 p.m.. at Saint Lawrence Cemetery.

Our Ukraine Humanitarian Aid Organization, NHCTUAHA, thanks Father Iura and all of the organizers of the very successful Sviachene- Easter luncheon. We thank pani Natalia Lyalka and her kitchen helpers, the Ukrainian School leaders, teachers, and children for performing a wonderful concert program, Mr. Lubomyr Chermak and pan Ihor Yuziuk for their fine musical entertainment and all supporters of our traditional annual parish Easter event. The Sviachene was a great success. This week we received word that our 12th container arrived in Ukraine with supplies for hospitals and for communities in war-torn regions. To help with distribution Father Roman has requested yet another van for his team. We are now preparing this vehicle for shipment to Ukraine, using our share of proceeds from the Sviachene. We thank everyone for their generosity and support.

As part of our ongoing parish programs of humanitarian aid for Ukraine, 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.

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.

Christ is risen!

This week vigil light is offered by Oleschuk family in memory of Roman Oleschuk.

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.

A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food for the needy. 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 Pyrohy Project is canceled for April. We will make pyrohy next time on May 18. See schedule for future pyrohy orders here.

The Panachyda service at the gravesites will take place on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Cemetery and May 19th 1:00 p.m. at Saint Lawrence Cemetery. On May 18, at 8:00 a.m. we will celebrate Divine Liturgy and Sorokousty.

On May 12, we will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. in the English and Ukrainian languages and after the Divine Liturgy the Knights of Columbus members and male from our Parish invites all women in the church hall for luncheon and celebration Mother’s Day.

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 and the “BOOTSTRAP PROGRAM” is a new way to help recent Ukrainian immigrant families. 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.

This week vigil light is offered by Oleschuk family in memory of Roman Oleschuk.

No April pryohy making. See schedule for future pyrohy orders here.

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.

Today is our Parish’s traditional Easter dinner — “SVIACHENE” following the 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. We will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. We will not sell tickets at the door.

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 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” is a new way to help recent Ukrainian immigrant families. 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.

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.

This week vigil light is offered by Chris Komondy in memory of Maria Heinrich.

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.

The traditional Easter parish dinner — “SVIACHENE” —- will be held on Sunday, April 14 following the 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. We will celebrate only one 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 14. Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $15.00 for youth from 12 to 18. Free for altar boys, 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.

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.

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.

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” is a new way to help recent Ukrainian immigrant families. 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 risen!

This week vigil light is offered by Chris Komondy in memory of Hemut Heinrich.

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.

The traditional Easter parish dinner — “SVIACHENE” —- will be held on Sunday, April 14 following the 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. We will celebrate only one 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 14. Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $15.00 for youth from 12 to 18. Free for altar boys, 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.

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.

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.

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” is a new way to help recent Ukrainian immigrant families. 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.

We mourn the loss of our beloved and dear friend and co-worker in the Lord’s vineyard, Teodor Czabala. Pan Czabala made his transitus to the Lord on March 9, 2024. He was 92.

The details of Teodor’s funeral rites are found in his obituary linked here.

The wake will be at Celentano Funeral Home, 424 Elm Street, New Haven with the Parastas Service at 6:00 p.m.

Bishop Paul will serve the funeral rites on Thursday, March 14, at 9:00 a.m. at St Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Church, 569 George Street, New Haven.

We pray for his peaceful eternal rest, for Maria, the children and grandchildren.

May the Holy Theotokos and all the saints and angels assist Teodor and those who mourn his passing from life to Life.

May Teodor’s memory be eternal.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Nadia Ivantsiv for health of Vasyl

St. Michael’s Day will be celebrated on November 5th. On this day we will have only one (1) Divine Liturgy at 10:30 AM. 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, $15.00 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 31. We will not sale tickets at the door.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL REMINDER: 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.

Sestretsi will be having Corporate Communion in October 1st at 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy and a short important meeting in the church hall after Divine Liturgy.

SESTRETSI OCTOBER GERMAN BEER FEST: On Sunday, October 8th Sestretsi will host a German beer Festival, with traditional German food, Beer and Music. Tickets are $20.00 for adults. Children are free. All Profits will be donated to the Ukrainian Humanitarian relief effort.

We will be making Pyrohy for regular orders on October 14th. We need your help on Fridays to peel potatoes and Saturdays to make pierogis. Please come and help.