Parish announcements

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Maria and Teodor Czabala for God’s blessing and health for Brandon and Andrue Aponte.

From July 2 until September 10 we will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy in both languages at 10:00 a.m.

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.

69th ANNUAL HOLY DORMITION PILGRIMAGE will be held on August 12-13 at the motherhouse of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Sloatsburg. This year’s theme is “Mary, Mother of God, watch over us and our beloved Nations with your noble protection!” The Sisters invite all our parishioners to attend! For information call: 845-753-2840 or www.ssmi-us.org

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.

DEAR PARISHIONERS: 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.

Our parish community feeds the poor and the needy. 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.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The Knights of Columbus Local Parish Council is looking for a few good men to join. They are the only active men’s group at the Parish and as you can see from last week’s Mother’s Day Luncheon which they Funded and Hosted, (as an example) they are a vibrant fun group of like-minded Catholic Gentlemen who have the best interests of the Parish at heart. Please feel free to contact Father Iura, Hank Lindgren, Myron Melnyk, Carl Harvey, Paul Zalonski or Andy Bamber with any questions that you may have. The Knights of Columbus is the Largest Men’s Catholic Organization in the world and it has great Insurance and Investment opportunities that are tailor made for the individual member, These special programs are only available to members.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 7/2, 5th Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Romans 10:1-10
Gospel: Matthew 8:28-9:1, Tone 4

Monday, 7/3, Holy Martyr Hyacinth
9:00 a.m. +Fernando Velez requested by the Rios Family

Tuesday, 7/4, Our Father Andrew
9:00 a.m. No particular intentioned scheduled for the Liturgy

Wednesday, 7/5, Our Venerable Father Athanasius
9:00 a.m. +Jairo Rios requested by the Rios Family

Thursday, 7/6, Our Venerable Father Sisoes the Great
9:00 a.m. +Marino Rios requested by the Rios Family

Friday, 7/7, Our Venerable Father Thomas and Acacius
9:00 a.m. +Theodor and Maria Kuchnij (Pan.) requested by the Jaroslaw Paluha

Saturday, 7/8, Holy Great Martyr Procopius
9:00 a.m. +Paul Paluha (Pan.) requested by Jaroslaw Paluha

Sunday, 7/9, 6th Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Romans 12:6-14
Gospel: Matthew 9:1-8, Tone 5

Parish announcements

Christ is risen!

This week vigil light is offered by Barbara Schwartz in memory of David Schwartz.

From July 2 until September 10 we will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy in both languages at 10:00 a.m.

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.

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 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.

69th ANNUAL HOLY DORMITION PILGRIMAGE will be held on August 12-13 at the motherhouse of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Sloatsburg. This year’s theme is “Mary, Mother of God, watch over us and our beloved Nations with your noble protection!” The Sisters invite all our parishioners to attend! For information call: 845-753-2840 or www.ssmi-us.org

Our parish community feeds the poor and the needy. 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 Knights of Columbus Local Parish Council is looking for a few good men to join. They are the only active men’s group at the Parish and as you can see from last week’s Mother’s Day Luncheon which they Funded and Hosted, (as an example) they are a vibrant fun group of like-minded Catholic Gentlemen who have the best interests of the Parish at heart. Please feel free to contact Father Iura, Hank Lindgren, Myron Melnyk, Carl Harvey, Paul Zalonski or Andy Bamber with any questions that you may have. The Knights of Columbus is the Largest Men’s Catholic Organization in the world and it has great Insurance and Investment opportunities that are tailor made for the individual member, These special programs are only available to members.

Jersey Mike’s Fundraiser

Come support the New Haven CT Ukrainian American Humanitarian Aid Fund while you enjoy a “sub above!”

Friday, July 14, 2023, 10 am to 8 pm.

Jersey Mike’s Subs in Cheshire, CT

Jersey Mike’s will donate 20% to our organization if at the time of purchase you mention our fundraiser!

959 South Main Street, Suite B
Cheshire, CT 06410-3418
(203) 651-7111

Parish announcements

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Barbara Schwartz in memory of David Schwartz.

Sestretsi will have Corporate Communion TODAY, Sunday, June 25, at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy and a short meeting after the Divine Liturgy. Please try to attend.

From July 2 until September 10 we will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy in both languages at 10:00 a.m.

The first Ukraine themed entry in the internationally renowned New Haven Festival of Arts and Ideas since its inception in 1996: TODAY, Sunday, June 25, 4-5:30pm. Sacred land: songs and poems of resilience from Ukraine. Choral concert of Ensemble Cherubim, conducted by Marika Kuzma against a background of images from Ukraine. Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School, 177 College St. New Haven. For more details and to purchase tickets as well to contribute to Doctors United for Ukraine (DU4U), a non-profit incorporation of Yale medical professionals delivering aid to Ukraine: Sacred Land: Songs and Poems of Resilience from Ukraine. See also flyer in the vestibule.

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.

69th ANNUAL HOLY DORMITION PILGRIMAGE will be held on August 12-13 at the motherhouse of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Sloatsburg. This year`s theme is “Mary, Mother of God, watch over us and our beloved Nations with your noble protection!”. The Sisters invite all our parishioners to attend! For information call: 845-753-2840 or www.ssmi-us.org

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.

DEAR PARISHIONERS: 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.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ

Sunday, 6/18, 3rd Sunday after Pentecost —Father’s Day
8:30 a.m. Moleben to the Mother of God for all Fathers of the Parish requested by Sestretsi
9:00 a.m. +Rosemary and Michael Waselik request by Marion Piggott
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish —Moleben to Jesus Christ

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

Monday, 6/19, Holy Apostle Jude
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Ciprian Godenciuc

Tuesday, 6/20, Holy Priest Martyr Methodius
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Liturgy

Wednesday, 6/21, Holy Martyr Julian of Tarsusa
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Liturgy

Thursday, 6/22, Holy Priest Martyr Eusebius
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Liturgy

Friday, 6/23, Holy Martyr Agripina
9:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Roman Markiw (100 years) requested by Olha Markiw

Saturday, 6/24, Birth of John the Baptist
9:00 a.m. +Anna and Michael Lipcan (Pan.) requested by Barbara and Patrick Bagley

Sunday, 6/25/, 4th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. +Frances Dmyterko (17th Anniv.) requested by Marion Piggott
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish —Moleben to Jesus Christ

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 Barbara and Patrick Bagley in memory of Anna and Michael Lipcan.

Sestretsi will have Corporate Communion on Sunday, June 24, at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy and a short meeting after the Divine Liturgy. Please try to attend.

From July 2 until September10, we will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy in both languages at 10:00 a.m.

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.

Parish coffee hour for our parishioners and guests, after each Divine Liturgy 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.

Sharing food with the poor and homeless is an act of Christian charity mandated by our Savior, Jesus Christ. 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 Knights of Columbus Local Parish Council is looking for a few good men to join. They are the only active men’s group at the Parish and as you can see from last week’s Mother’s Day Luncheon which they Funded and Hosted, (as an example) they are a vibrant fun group of like-minded Catholic Gentlemen who have the best interests of the Parish at heart. Please feel free to contact Father Iura, Hank Lindgren, Myron Melnyk, Carl Harvey, Paul Zalonski or Andy Bamber with any questions that you may have. The Knights of Columbus is the Largest Men’s Catholic Organization in the world and it has great Insurance and Investment opportunities that are tailor made for the individual member, These special programs are only available to members.

Saints Peter and Paul Fast 2023

Today, Monday, June 5, we begin the Fast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul (ending on June 28). As with all major feasts there’s a period of spiritual preparation through the gestures of prayer, fasting and alms giving; all three deepen our conversion and discipleship with the Lord.

This Apostles’ Fast can be observed in different ways, traditionally it is a Monday-Wednesday-Friday Fast, with a lighter Fast on the other days. This Fast is not compulsory, but optional in the Byzantine Catholic Church.

The Church, in her wisdom, invites us to participate in some way as we prepare for the Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. Consider doing all or some preparation for the feast of Ss. Peter and Paul.

We have ancient witnesses to doing fast of the holy Apostles, some the sources demonstrate that St. Athanasius the Great is oldest of the advocates of the Apostles’ Fast, and we have the words of St. Ambrose of Milan, St. Leo the Great and Theodoret of Cyrrhus supporting the practice and tradition.

You won’t regret doing the fast, especially if you can do it with others. The fast opens us up to receiving the Gifts of the Holy Spirit!