Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 6/2, Sunday of Ukrainian Saints — Moleben to Jesus Christ
9:00 a.m. +Rosemary and Michael Waselik requested by Marion Piggott
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Romans 2:10-16
Gospel: Matthew 4:18-23, Tone 1

Monday, 6/3, Holy Martyr Lucillian and companions
9:00 a.m. All the deceased of Bodnar family (Pan.) requested by Maria Wysowskyj

Tuesday, 6/4, Holy Metrophanes
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, 6/5, Holy Hieromartyr Dorotheus
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Thursday, 6/6, Our Venerable Fathers Besarion and Hilarion
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 6/7, Holy Hieromartyr Theodotus
9:00 a.m. All the deceased of Babowski family requested by Maria Wysowskyj

Saturday, 6/8, Translation of the Relics of Theodore
9:00 a.m. All the deceased of the Baran family requested by Maria Wysowskyj

Sunday, 6/9, 3rd Sunday after Pentecost — Moleben to Jesus Christ
9:00 a.m. +Margaret Komondy requested by Chris Komondy
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Romans 5:1-10
Gospel: Matthew 6:22-34, Tone 2

Parish announcements

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.

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20 Days in Mariupol

Members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See attended an exclusive screening of the Oscar-winning film by Mstyslav Chernov, “20 Days in Mariupol” on 29 May 2024. The event was organized by the UK and Ukrainian Embassies to the Holy See.

You can read the story here.

Memorial Day 2024

Today our nation honors our brothers and sisters who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.

Take a moment to remember in prayer that freedom isn’t free and that we owe everything to these heroes.

While Memorial Day may be a day off from work for some, but for many others it is a solemn day to remember the friends and family who laid their lives down in a foreign land so we can be free.

May the angels and saints intercede for our deceased military men and women.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 5/26, Sunday of All Saints — Moleben to the Mother of God
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Stefania Sadiwsky
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Hebrews 11:32-21:2a
Gospel: Matthew10:32-33, 37-38, 19:27-30, Tone 8

Monday, 5/27, Holy Hieromartyr Terapontus
9:00 a.m. +Evhenia Dobczansky (Pan.) requested by the Melnyk family

Tuesday, 5/28, Holy Bishop Nicetas
6:00 p.m. +Jan Korenovsky and all deceased of the family requested by Stephanie and Melanie Korenovsky

Wednesday, 5/29, Holy Virgil Martyr Theodosia
9:00 a.m. +Teodozia Schudlak (3rd Anniv. Pan.) requested by Oksana Leavitt

Thursday, 5/30, Our Venerable Isaac of Dalmatia
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 5/31, Holy Apostle Hermes and the Martyr Hermeas
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Saturday, 6/1, Holy Martyr Justin the Philosopher
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy
10:00 a.m. Moleben to Jesus Christ

Sunday, 6/2, Sunday of Ukrainian Martyrs — Moleben to Jesus Christ
9:00 a.m. +Rosemary and Michael Waselik requested by Marion Piggott
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Romans 2:10-16
Gospel: Mathew 4:18-23, Tone 3

Parish announcements

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.

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Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ

Sunday, 5/19, Pentecost Sunday —Moleben to the Mother of God and Myrovann (anointing)
8:45 a.m. Lytija and blessing of Bread
9:00 a.m. +Edward Corfin requested by Chris Komondy
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Acts 2:1-11
Gospel: John 7:37-52; 8:12, Tone 7

Monday, 5/20, Monday of the Holy Spirit
9:00 a.m. Special Intention

Tuesday, 5/21, Sts. Constantine and Helen
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, 5/22, Holy Martyr Basiliscus
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Thursday, 5/23, Our Venerable Father Michael
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 5/24, Our Venerable Father Simeon, Nicetas
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Saturday, 5/25, 3rd Finding of the Head of St John the Baptist
9:00 a.m. +Maria Begej (Pan.) requested by Irene Morgan

Sunday, 5/26, Sunday of All Saints — Moleben to the Mother of God
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Stefania Sadiwsky requested by the Sestretsi
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Heb.11:32-12:2a
Gospel: Mathew 10:32-33, 37-37, 19:27-30, Tone 8

Parish announcements

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.

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All Souls

There are 5 All Soul’s Saturdays. 2, 3, and 4 were on Saturdays during the Great Fast on days that had no other commemoration (e.g. the Miracle of Theodore and Akathistos). This is due to the liturgical law that fasting periods are more conservative and retain ancient customs. Saturday, the day our Lord was in the tomb was a day for remembering the departed, and that has persisted until the present in Lent.

The All Souls’ Saturday before Meatfare Sunday was due to the Church Year. Meatfare Sunday was the Gospel of the Last Judgment and, in a way, concluded the regular cycle of Gospel beginning with Pascha and lasting until the next Great Fast (beginning with Cheesefare Sunday). It was natural, therefore, to remember the departed as we pray for all before the final and last judgment. The fifth All Souls’ Saturday the day before Pentecost does not have clear origins. Some have said that it is the Christianization of the pagan feast of Rosalia, which remembered virgins who have died a violent death. Their souls were locked in trees and were released on this feast day.

The Christians generalized this into a general feast for all the departed. Some find this controversial, since the ideology is that Christians owe nothing to pagans. We have no concrete evidence one way or the other. It might be connected with All Saints, which in the Byzantine Church was the Sunday after Pentecost, but this does not explain the one week delay. At any rate, though Pentecost is the Christian feast of the 50th day, corresponding directly to the Jewish feast of the Mt. Sinai covenant (note the Upper Room), it was also called Rusalka (in Slavonic) since it happened closely to the pagan feast.

The All Saints feast was originally “All Martyrs,” namely those who died a violent death in witness to Christ. Rome originally celebrated it at the same time as the Byzantines, but moved it to November 1, the Dedication of the Pantheon, the pagan temple made into the Christian Church of the All Saints. In our faith and worship, though, this all has a clearly Christian meaning.

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Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Christ is risen!

Sunday, 4/28, Sunday of the Samaritan Women
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Margaret Maybury requested by the Sestretsi
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Acts 11:19-26, 29-30
Gospel: John 4:5-42, Tone 4

Monday, 4/29, Nine Holy Martyrs of Cyzicus
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Tuesday, 4/30, James, brother of John the Theologian
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, 5/1, Holy Prophet Jeremiah
9:00 a.m. +Sofia Brodycz (Pan.) requested by Anna Salemme

Thursday, 5/2, Holy Archbishop Athanasius
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 5/3, Our Venerable Father Theodosius of the Caves
9:00 a.m. +Teodor Czabala (Pan.) requested by the Ivantsiv family

Saturday, 5/4, Our Venerable Mother martyr Pelagia
9:00 a.m. +Vladimir Korenovsky (Pan. Requested by the Ivantsiv family

Sunday, 5/5, Sunday of the Man Born Blind —Moleben to the Mother of God
9:00 a.m. +Hugo Annard requested by Chris Komondy
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Acts 16:16-34
Gospel: John 9:1-38, Tone 5