Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Fr. Iura and Iuliana Godenciuc in memory of Olena and Ivan Godenciuc.

During vacation time from June 30th until September 2nd (Labor Day) we will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy at 10:30 in the English and Ukrainian Languages.

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.

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.

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.

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.. 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.

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”:  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 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.

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.