Pyrohy and kovbasa Saturday

Pyrohy is Saturday is coming this week on Saturday, October 21. Please place your order for Pyrohy TODAY for $6.00 per dozen.

To call your order in for pick up Saturday in St Michael’s church hall:

•Lydia Koziupa: 203-467-2285
•Alexis Hickerson: 475-221-8399
•Sophie DeCarlo: 203-468-2761

The final two Pyrohy Saturdays of 2017 are November 18 and  December 16.

Kovbasa Dinner: The Knights of Columbus Council will be making fresh ¾ kielbasa (kovbasa) baked and fried, with 1+ pound of fresh cooked cabbage with a vegetable mix. A good meal for two people. These meals will be available when you pick up your pyrohy’s on October 21. The price for the meal this time will be $12.00. Cash or check payable to the “KofC Council 16253.”

The kovbasa is coming from the Lasowiak Deli (63 Derby Avenue, Derby). It will be the “REGULAR” Kielbasa.

Please pre-order to ensure that we make enough for everyone. Call (203) 789-9554 only and leave a message with your order.

Anne Applebaum’s “Red Famine”

Anne Applebaum’s book, Red Famine is spoken of as a major contribution to the public recognition of the state-orchestrated famine of 1932-1933 in Ukraine during which estimated 4 million Ukrainian died. The book puts the story of the forced famine (Holodomor) in the context of the Russian imperial, early Soviet (Leninist and Stalinist), as well as post-Soviet attempts to subjugate Ukraine. Red Famine integrates newly available archival evidence into an account that is compelling and well-written. Of special value is Applebaum’s attention to the politics of memory and the relentless attempts by the Soviet and the present-day Russian government to distort, diminish, and suppress the memory of the genocide against the Ukrainian nation.

One reviewer said, “If you want to have one book in your library on the Ukrainian Holocaust of 1932-1933, this is the book to own and read. Get a copy of Red Famine.

The author is a columnist for the Washington Post and a Pulitzer-prize winning historian. Applebaum is a Professor of Practice at the London School of Economics’s Institute of Global Affairs where she runs Arena, a program on disinformation and 21st century propaganda. Previous history books include Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe, 1944-1956,  Gulag: A History (for which she won a Pulitzer in 2004); as a cookbook author she has From a Polish Country House Kitchen, and a travelogue writer, Between East and West: Across the Borderlands of Europe. 

Anne Applebaum, 53, is a native of Washington, DC, she graduated from Yale University, was a Marshall Scholar at the LSE and St. Antony’s College, Oxford. Anne is married to Radoslaw Sikorski, a Polish politician and writer. They have two children, Alexander and Tadeusz.

Reposed in the Lord Rosemary Brezicki

Rosemary Orifice Brezicki, 58, of Northford, reposed in the Lord on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. She was the beloved wife of 34 years to Rudolph Brezicki, Jr.

Let us pray for the peaceful repose Rosemary and for the consolation of her family. It is the Brezicki family who have been the Church’s benefactors of the pussy willows used on Hosanna Sunday.

Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 9:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, New Haven at 10:00. Interment will follow in Northford Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. with a Panachyda service at 5:00.

Eternal Memory.

On the 7th Ecumenical Council

[be sure to watch the video linked below]

Why is the Seventh Ecumenical Council important to Christians? Is the consideration of the Council relevant to us today? This council was held in Nicaea, Asia Minor in AD 787 under the presidency of Empress Irene and history tells us that 367 bishops were present. It is also called Second Council of Nicaea.

The Iconoclast Controversy: The very heated debated centered around the use of icons in the Church and the controversy between the iconoclasts and iconophiles. The Iconoclasts (“icon-smashers”), started by the Emperor Leo III, were suspicious of religious art especially sacred art that depicted Trinity, saints, biblical acts, and humans; they demanded that the Church rid itself of such art and that it be destroyed or broken (as the term “iconoclast” implies). Philosophically, the Iconoclasts were very likely influenced by the Jewish and Muslim thinking that prohibits the creation and use of sacred images. For them, the fear was idolatry —the worship of things over the worship of God. And we ought to avoid wrong and false worship.

The controversy over images spilled over into matters concerning what it means to say (1) that Jesus is the “image of the Father,” the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity,” and that we are redeemed. we are “persons”; and (2) that man and woman are persons (not mere individuals). Curiously, we are still fighting many of these issues in 2017.

The Church’s response: The people who love icons (“iconophilles”) believed that icons served to preserve the doctrinal teachings of the Church; they considered icons to be man’s dynamic way of expressing the divine through art and beauty. Iconophilles remind us that idolatry is wrong, and false. The veneration of icons is not false worship but images are not the problem. There is a difference between worship and veneration. We worship God (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) the creator of all things. We venerate (give honor to) the Cross, the saints, the Bible because these things and people are connected to Jesus Christ.

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The Seventh Ecumenical Council

On this Sunday, we also remember the Nicea II Council in 787, which defined that we can make images (icons) of our Lord and the saints, and venerate them. This council was held in the midst of the iconoclastic (the “image breaking”) controversy, the first phase from 726-787, and the second phase from 814-842. It draws attention to how important images are for us. I know of few homes that do not have a picture, today usually a photograph but sometimes a portrait or drawing, of those we love.

If we love Christ first with our whole heart and mind and soul, the image helps us to focus that love. We know these images are only paper or wood and ink or paint, but through the eyes of our body they make the person present in spirit. Yet some people hate images. There is a danger of idolatry, and the council did dialogue with those people who had that fear of idol-worship, and so defined clearly how images are to be venerated: “For the more they are contemplated, the more they move to fervent memory of their prototypes. Therefore, it is proper to accord to them a fervent and reverent adoration, not, however, the veritable worship which, according to our faith, belongs to the Divine Being alone — for the honor accorded to the image passes over to its prototype, and whoever adores the image adores in it the reality of what is there represented.” This is the Christian faith. We cannot make images of the divine nature, but the mystery of the incarnation, in which the Word of God became truly a human being, the two natures united in one person, allows us to make images of Jesus, who was like us in every way except sin. This leads us to a deeper mystery, that we are created in the image of God, and that “all of us, gazing with unveiled face on the glory of the Lord, are being transformed from glory to glory, as from the Lord who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:18)” And the glory and the wisdom of the Lord is his emptying, his love, his cross and his resurrection.

Meditation by Archpriest David Petras

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 10/15/17  19th Sunday after Pentecost —Of the Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
10:30 a.m.  For the people of the parish

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 11:31:12:9
Gospel: Luke 8:5-15, Tone 2

Monday, 10/16/17  The Holy Martyr Longinus the Centurion
8:00 a.m. no special intention for the Divine Liturgy

Tuesday, 10/17/17  The Holy Prophet Hosea (8th c. BC); the Venerable-Martyr Andrew of Crete
8:00 a.m. no special intention for the Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, 10/18/17  The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke
8:00 a.m. no special intention for the Divine Liturgy

Thursday, 10/19/17  The Holy Prophet Joel; the Holy Martyr Varus
8:00 a.m. no special intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 10/20/17  The Holy Great-Martyr Artemius
9:00 a.m. +Dmytro Bodnar (Pan.) requested by Maria Wysowskyj

Saturday, 10/21/17  Our Venerable Father Hilarion the Great
9:00 a.m. +Ivan & Olena Godenciuc (Pan.)

Sunday, 10/22/17   20th Sunday after Pentecost —The Holy Wonderworker and Equal-to-the Apostles Abercius, Bishop of Hieropolis
9:00 a.m. +Hryhorij Dubno requested by the Family
10:30 a.m.  For the people of the parish

Epistle: Galatians 1:11:19
Gospel: Luke 16:19-31, Tone 3

Parish announcements this week

Christ is in our midst!

1. WELCOME! New parishioners are always welcome in our parish. If someone wishes to join, please contact Father Iura Godenciuc at 203 865-0388 or our Financial Secretary Natalie Chermak at 203 468-0367.

2. AFTER DIVINE LITURGY: Dear parishioners and guests, after each Divine Liturgy, coffee and hard rolls are available in the church hall.

3. VIGIL LIGHT: This week vigil light is offered to the glory of God by Michael and Vira Walnycky for God’s blessing and health for all members of their family.

4. Reposed in the Lord: Please remember Rosemary Brezicki in your prayers. ETERNAL MEMORY!

5. FOOD DRIVE: Judy Ellis leads the mercy project which provides food items to the needy. A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food. This collection will be taken every week. Father Iura will distribute the food to those in need. Thanks for your generous support.

6. PYROHY SATURDAY: We will be making Pyrohy on Saturday, October 21 in the church hall and we are always looking for new talent to continue this twenty-five years parish project. We will be performing prep work and peeling potatoes on Friday October 20th.  Please come and join the fun either day. Luncheon is provided on Saturday. Call the Project Director Walter Ushchak @ (203) 789-9554 for details.

7. KIELBASA: The Knights of Columbus Council will be making fresh ¾ kielbasa (Kovbasa) baked and fried, with 1+ pound of fresh cooked cabbage with a vegetable mix. A good meal for two people. These meals will be available when you pick up your pyrohy’s on October 21.  Please preorder to ensure that we make enough for everyone. Please call (203) 789-9554 only and leave a message with your order.

8. KofC: The Knights of Columbus Blessed Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Ukrainian Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, November 6, at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall. All men of parish are invited to attend to see what the Knights are all about and what they do and what you can do with them for your parish.

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Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 10/08/17 18th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. +Anna Docknevich requested by Martin Docknevich
10:30 a.m.  For the people of the parish

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
Gospel: Luke 7:11-16, Tone 1

Monday, 10/09/17 The Holy Apostle James, Son of Alpheus
9:00 a.m. +Joseph Levitzky (Pan.) requested by Joseph M. Levitzky

Tuesday, 10/10/17 The Holy Martyrs Eulampius and Eulampia
9:00 a.m. +Catherine Levitzky (Pan.) requested by Joseph M. Levitzky

Wednesday, 10/11/17 The Holy Apostle Philip, One of the Seven Deacons
9:00 a.m.   no special intention for the Divine Liturgy

Thursday, 10/12/17 The Holy Martyrs Probus, Tarachus and Andronicus; Our Venerable Father Cosmas of Jerusalem; Our Holy Father Martin the Compassionate, Bishop of Tours
8:00 a.m.   no special intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 10/13/17 The Holy Martyrs Carpus, Papylas and Agathonicus
8:00 a.m.   no special intention for the Divine Liturgy

Saturday, 10/14/17 The Holy Martyrs Nazarius, Gervasius, Protasius and Celsus; Our Venerable Mother Paraskeva
8:00 a.m.   no special intention for the Divine Liturgy

Sunday, 10/15/17 19th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
10:30 a.m.  For the people of the parish

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 11:31:12:9
Gospel: Luke 8:5-15, Tone 2

Parish announcements this week

Christ is in our midst!

1. WELCOME ALL NEW PARISHIONERS! New parishioners are always welcome in our parish. If someone wishes to join, please contact Father Iura Godenciuc at 203 865-0388 or our Financial Secretary Natalie Chermak at 203 468-0367.

2. AFTER DIVINE LITURGY: Dear parishioners and guests, after each Divine Liturgy, coffee and hard rolls are available in the church hall.

3. VIGIL LIGHT: This week vigil light is offered to God’s glory by Stefania Tsitaridis for God’s blessing and health for Maxim, Roxolana and Danylo.

4. FOOD DRIVE: Judy Ellis leads the mercy project which provides food items to the needy. A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food. This collection will be taken every week. Father Iura will distribute the food to those in need. Thanks for your generous support.

5. PYROHY: We will be making Pyrohy on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in the church hall and we are always looking for new talent to continue this twenty-five years parish project. We will be performing prep work and peeling potatoes on Friday October 20th.  Please come and join the fun either day. Luncheon is provided on Saturday. Call the Project Director Walter Ushchak @ (203) 789-9554 for details.

6. KIELBASA: The Knights of Columbus Council will be making fresh ¾ kielbasa (Kovbasa) baked and fried, with 1+ pound of fresh cooked cabbage with a vegetable mix. A good meal for two people. These meals will be available when you pick up your pyrohy’s on October 21, 2017.  Please preorder to ensure that we make enough for everyone. Please call (203) 789-9554 only and leave a message with your order.

7. K of C: The Knights of Columbus Blessed Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Ukrainian Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. All men of parish are invited to attend to see what the Knights are all about and what they do and what you can do with them for your parish.

8. UAV: The next meeting of the Ukrainian–American Veteran Bishop John Stock Post 33 of N. H. will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2017. The meeting will begin immediately following the second Divine Liturgy. The meeting will be held in Classroom 2. For more information contact the Post Commander at 203-389-6076 or crharv384@optimum.net.

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Pope Francis’ prayer intention for October

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for October:

That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good”

The Pope said,

We should always remember the dignity and rights of those who work, condemn situations in which that dignity and those rights are violated, and help to ensure authentic progress by man and society. Let us pray that all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good.