The Holy Apostle Thomas

The story of the Holy Apostle Thomas shows us that the evangelists had a clear and intelligent idea of who Christ is – our Lord and God. They were not a primitive, ignorant, superstitious people, Thomas’ actions show that they accepted the truth of Jesus as Son of God only through a rigorous process of observation and reasoning. For us, it is through the testimony of these honest and trustworthy witnesses that we believe in Christ and constitute a “one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.” Hear their witness, Jesus tells us, for “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed. (John 20:29)”

We believe because we hear the apostles, and, for us, the “doubting” Thomas becomes the strong support of our faith in Jesus, our Lord and God, risen from the dead.

Meditation by Archpriest David Petras

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 10/5, 17th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1
Luke 6:31-36, Tone 8

Monday, 10/6, Holy Apostle Thomas
9:00 a.m. +John Bodnar (Pan.)

Tuesday, 10/7, Holy Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy today.

Wednesday, 10/8, Our Venerable Mother Pelagia
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy today.

Thursday, 10/9, Holy Apostle James Alpheus
9:00 a.m. +Joseph Levitzky (15th Anniv. Pan.) requested by Joseph Levitzky

Friday 10/10, Holy Martyrs Eulampius and Eulampias
9:00 a.m. +Catherine Levitzky (Pan) requested by Joseph Levitzky

Saturday, 10/11, Holy Deacon Apostle Philip
9:00 a.m. +James Stadnicky (Pan.) requested by the William Stadnicky and Altrui family

Sunday, 10/12, 18th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

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

Parish news

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Cristine and Marybeth Gawron in memory of Paul Gawron.

St. Michael’s Day will be celebrated on November 2. On this day we will have only One Divine Liturgy at 10:30 AM. After the Divine Liturgy, we will have a dinner and short program. All parishioners are cordially invited to this celebration. Tickets are available through Miss Luba Dubno, Margaret Maybury and Svitlana Nakonechna. Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $20.00 for youth between 14and 18. Free for students Ridna Shkola, altar boys and for children under 12. We will be running a raffle. If you would like to donate any items to be raffled, please bring them to our church hall on Sundays before our Feast Day. Also we ask donations for dessert. Last day to buy tickets October 28. We will not sale tickets at the door.

OCTOBERFEST CELEBRATION: The Octoberfest event will occur this year on Sunday October 12, from noon to six pm in the church hall. Authentic German food and German beer will be served. German music will be played. The event is being sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Immaculate Conception Society. Profits will be allocated to our various programs that we support. Tickets are $ 25.00. They are available from Margaret Maybury (203) 804-7557, Barbara Schwartz (203) 868-9702, Suma credit union , Svitlana (914) 229-8677, Brandon Czabala (203) 906-0645, Todd Lane (203) 464-9428 and Chris Komondy (860) 759-2723. Please advise for table reservations of eight to ten. Thank you for your support.

Art Show
Dear Friends. Every day, Ukrainian soldiers risk their lives defending freedom. Many return from the front lines bearing deep wounds-both visible and invisible. At Zhytomyr Military Hospital, these brave men and women are receiving critical care for severe physical injuries, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries. But healing takes more that medicine. Thanks to the leadership of Yuliya Tolmachova, a mother of an active-duty soldier and head of Veteran`s Home in Zhytomyr, these heroes are finding hope through a groundbreaking art therapy program. To support this life-changing work, our volunteers in the NHCT UAHA Fund a registered 501( c)(3) nonprofit based here in New Haven, CT, are hosting an Art Show Sale featuring original works created by these soldiers during therapy. Art Show& Fundraiser Saturday October 25, 6-9 PM.VIP Preview admission $100 hor d`oeuvres and open bar, Sunday, October 26, 12-6PM Art Show admission and 20 hor d`oeuvres and cash bar. All proceeds will directly fund: The art therapy program at Zhytomyr military Hospital, The purchase of critically needed medications and medical equipment. We humbly ask you to attend and make a donation to support this program. We welcome all donations!

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Art Show to Help Heal Ukraine’s Heroes

Help Heal Ukraine’s Heroes — Your Support Matters

Dear Friends,

Every day, Ukrainian soldiers risk their lives defending freedom. Many return from the front lines bearing deep wounds—both visible and invisible. At Zhytomyr Military Hospital, these brave men and women are receiving critical care for severe physical injuries, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries. But healing takes more than medicine.

Thanks to the extraordinary leadership of Yuliya Tolmachova, a mother of an active-duty soldier and head of Veteran’s Home in Zhytomyr, these heroes are finding hope through a groundbreaking art therapy program. Yuliya has served wounded soldiers since 2014, both in hospitals and combat zones, and is the only Ukrainian woman to receive all three classes of the Order of Princess Olga, a prestigious national honor.

To support this life-changing work the NHCT UAHA Fund, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in New Have, CT, is hosting an Art Show and Sale featuring original works created by these soldiers during therapy.

Art Show & Fundraiser

Saturday, October 26th, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, VIP PREVIEW. Admission $100. Ukrainian food, open bar

Sunday, October 26th, noon -6:00 PM, ART SHOW and SALE, admission $20. hors d’oeuvres, cash bar 
 Location: St. Michael’s Church Hall, 569 George Street, New Haven, CT 06511, free parking available

All proceeds will directly fund:

  • The art therapy program at Zhytomyr Military Hospital
  • The purchase of critically needed medications and medical equipment

We humbly ask you to make a donation to support this program. If you prefer you can become a sponsor.

To become a sponsor or donor please provide your name / organization or business name/ and address. AS A SPONSOR you will be acknowledged during the show and appear on our brochures and communications .

We welcome all donations!

Please mail your information with a check to: 
NHCT UAHA Fund
, 569 George Street, 
New Haven, CT 06511

Your generosity brings healing, dignity, and hope to Ukraine’s defenders. Together, we can honor their sacrifice and help them rebuild their lives.

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Patroness of Catechists in the UGCC

Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska (1869-1919) was designated as the Patroness of Catechists in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
Her biographer said, “Josaphata speaks to modern people about the beauty of a radical life according to the Gospel and the need for compassion and solidarity with those in need. She shows that even small acts of love can change the world.”

~Bishop Michael Kwiatkowski
Eparch of New Westminster and Chairman of the Patriarchal Catechetical Commission

Oktoberfest 2025

OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION

By popular demand the Oktoberfest event will occur this year on Sunday, October 12, from noon to 6pm in the church hall. Authentic German food and German beer will be served. German music will be played.

The event is being sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Immaculate Conception Society (Sestretsi) Profits will be allocated to our various programs that we support. Tickets are $25.00. They are available from Margaret Maybury (203) 804-7557, Barbara Schwartz (203) 868-9702, Suma Bank Office Svitlana (914) 220-8677, Brandon Czebala (203) 906-0645, Todd Lane (203) 464-9428 and Christopher Komondy (860) 759-2723. Please advise for table reservations of eight to ten. Thank you for your support.

Divine Liturgy fore the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 9/21, 15th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. +Hryhorij Dubno requested by Luba Dubno
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Galatians 2:16-20
Mark 8:34-9:1, Tone 6

Monday, 9/22, Holy Priest Martyr Phocas and Jonah, prophet
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Tuesday, 9/23, The Conception of John the Baptist
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Wednesday, 9/24, Holy First Martyr Thekla
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Thursday, 9/25, Our Venerable Mother Euphrosyne
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Friday, 9/26, The Death of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy scheduled

Saturday, 9/27, Holy Martyr Callistratus
9:00 a.m. +Teodor Czabala (Pan.) requested by the Czabala family

Sunday, 9/28, 16th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11, Tone 7

Parish news

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Yanovski family for God’s blessing and health for Fr. Stepan Yanovski.

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.

Sestretsi will be having Corporate Communion TODAY, September 21 at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy and a meeting to follow in the classroom. For more information, see Barbara Schwartz.

St. Michael’s Day will be celebrated on November 2nd. On this day we will have only One Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. After the Divine Liturgy, we will have a dinner and short program. All parishioners are cordially invited to this celebration. Tickets are available through Miss Luba Dubno, Margaret Maybury and Svitlana Nakonechna. Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $20.00 for youth between 14and 18. Free for students Ridna Shkola, altar boys and for children under 12. We will be running a raffle. If you would like to donate any items to be raffled, please bring them to our church hall on Sundays before our feast day. Also we ask donations for dessert. Last day to buy tickets October 28. We will not sale tickets at the door.

We will be making pyrohy (varynyky) on October 18. We need your help on Friday to peel potatoes and Saturday to make pierogi (varynyky). Please come and help.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL : Please don’t forget to donate for this 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 contribution.

FOOD FOR SALE: Varenyky (pierogi) 2 dozen for $20.0 and kolachi $8.00; cutlet $10:00 per container.

CHURCH HALL RENTAL: With the modernization plans for the church hall substantially complete, we are now officially open to rent the church hall. We are able to offer meals, entertainment, audio visual and bar services. Please contact the Rectory for further information.

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