Christ is among us!
Jesus Heals A Paralytic
“Which is less trouble to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Stand up and walk’?
“To help you realize that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”
He then said to the paralytic, “Stand up! Roll up your mat, and go home.”
(Matthew 9: 5-6)
This week vigil light is offered to God’s glory by Family of Waselik family for all their beloved deceased.
Every Sunday you can watch the Divine Liturgy live streamed on our parish Facebook page and parish website at 9:00 a.m. in English and 10:30 a.m. in Ukrainian.
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelnewhaven
- Website: https://stmichaelukrainian.org
Dear Parishioners: if anyone needs help such as going to the store to buy groceries, going to a doctor`s appointment or the pharmacy, or any other type of special assistance, you may contact the rectory at (203) 865-0388 and arrangements will be made to help you.
Volunteers Needed: We are asking for volunteers to come and paint the front and back entrance to our rental building at 573 George St. If anyone would like to volunteer for this project, please contact Fr. Iura Godenciuc, either in person or you may call the rectory at (203) 865-0388. Thank You.
STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL
REMINDER: Please don’t forget to donate for Diocesan Charitable Fund. 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 DIOCESE OF STAMFORD. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make generous contributions.
One Pair of Hands
by Carroll Roberson
One pair of hands formed the mountains,
One pair of hands formed the sea.
One pair of hands made the sun and the moon,
Every bird, every flower, every tree.
One pair of hands formed the valleys,
The oceans, the rivers and the sand.
Those hands are so strong, so when life goes wrong,
Put your faith into one pair of hands.
One pair of hands healed the sick,
One pair of hands raised the dead.
One pair of hands calmed the raging storm,
And thousands of people were fed.
One pair of hands said “I love you”,
And those hands were nailed to a tree.
Those hands are so strong, so when life goes wrong,
Put your faith into one pair of hands.
“Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you.”
(Psalm 55: 23)
The first Sunday of July is designated for the feast of the Mother of Perpetual Help.
Early today, Father Robert Markovich fell asleep in the Lord.
We greet you on the joyous feast of Pentecost, the birth of the Church, and the rebirth of nature. This year, Pentecost coincides with an apparent decline of the pandemic and a loosening of quarantine restrictions. We are enabled to celebrate the birth and renewal of the Church by again attending Divine services —if not today then, by God’s grace, tomorrow. Having conscientiously endured restrictions on interpersonal encounters and interactions we hope to be together in prayer and in the Descent of the Holy Spirit Who comes to us. Our hope is real, and it is being realized. Saying “Happy Birthday” to our Mother-Church, born out of the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are also privileged to observe how life returns to our houses of worship as they refill with people, our chants, incense, and candlelight.