The Blessing of Homes following the feast of Holy Theophany is a sacred time for us. Father Iura is now scheduling this time-honored Ukrainian tradition. Blessings will begin on January 8 and will call in-advance to inform as to the time of his visit.
Divine Liturgy for the coming week
Christ is born! Glorify Him!
Sunday, 12/26, Sunday after Christmas
9:00 a.m. For the people of the parish
10:30 a.m. +Vera Walnysky requested by Christine Floramo
Epistle: Galatians 1:11-19 or Hebrews 2-11-18
Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23, Tone 6
Monday, 12/27, St. Stephen the Protomartyr
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
Tuesday, 12/28, 20,000 martyrs of Nicomedia
9:00 a.m. +Father Deacon Charles, Barbara, and Ivan Burger (15th anniv. Pan) requested by the Burger Family
Wednesday, 12/29, Holy Innocents martyrs
9:00 a.m. +Michael Docknevych (55th Anniv., Pan.) requested by Martin Docvknevych
Thursday, 12/30, Our Venerable Martryr Anysia
9:00 a.m. +Olga Pospolita requested by Donna Larry
Friday, 12/31, Our Venerable Melany
9:00 a.m. +Michael Lipcan (12th Anniv., Pan.) requested by Barbara and Patrick Bagley
Saturday, 1/01, Circumcision of our Lord, St. Basil —Anointing following the Liturgy
11:00 a.m. For the people of the parish
Sunday, 1/02, Sunday Before Theophany
9:00 a.m. All deceased members of Komondy family and relatives requested by Chris Komondy
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish
Epistle: 2 Timothy 4:5-8
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8, Tone 7
Parish announcements
Christ is born! Glorify Him!
This week vigil light is offered by Barbara and Patrick Bagley in memory of Michael Lipcan.
A note from the pastor
With the upcoming Holidays of New Year 2022 and Epiphany our best wishes to our Bishop His Excellency Paul Chomnycky, Parishioners, Trustees, book keeper, Choir Director and members of the church choir, Church Organizations and all Ukrainian and American organizations in our parish, all benefactors and members of our parish that every day donate their time, work and money for good of our Church.
May the new born our Lord Jesus Christ bless our parish.
Fr. Iura Godenciuc and family
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.
The Blessing of Homes following the feast of Holy Theophany is a sacred time for us. Father Iura is now scheduling this time-honored Ukrainian tradition. Blessings will begin on January 8 and will call in-advance to inform as to the time of his visit.
A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food. This collection will be taken every week or twice per month. Father Iura will distribute the food to those in need. Thank you for your generosity.
All donations and contribution must be received by December 26 to be recorded for 2021.
UKRAINIAN SCHOOL REOPENS: The Ukrainian School of New Haven is pleased to inform you that The New School Year 2021-2022 has begun. Registration is Open to all children. If you have any questions for students of Elementary School please contact Halia Lodynsky at 203-494-6278. For students Middle School call Volodymyr Dumalskyy at 203-988-2923. A nursery school program for children 2-5 years old is currently ongoing. Instruction will be primarily in Ukrainian language with accommodations for English. Connecticut Covid guidelines will be followed. For further information please call Nataliia Dankevych 203- 901-7168.
STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL REMINDER: Please don`t forget to donate for the Charities Appeal. Please make check payable to the Byzantine Rite Eparchy of Stamford. PLEASE DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. Please turn it in at the Parish. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make generous contributions.
The Gift of God: Preparing for the Nativity of the Lord
As we are quickly approaching Christmas, I want to remind you of a beautiful talk in the library of God With Us Online by Fr. David Anderson called The Gift of God: Preparing for the Nativity of the Lord.
I invite you to take a little time in the bustle of the next few days to watch it and let the Church’s hymns for this holy season prepare your heart for Christ’s coming!
Christmas Schedule 2021
Friday, 12/24, Today is a day of abstinence in preparation for the feast of Christmas
9:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy
Saturday, 12/25, The Nativity of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ
9:45 a.m. Great Compline (the “God with us” service)
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish
—Anointing at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy
Divine Liturgy for the coming week
CHRIST IS BORN!
Sunday, 12/19, Sunday before Christmas
9:00 a.m. +Sophie DeCarlo requested by the Sestretsi
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish
Epistle: Hebrews 11:-10;17-23; 32-40
Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25, Tone 5
Monday, 12/20, Holy Priest Martyr Ignatius
9:00 a.m. +Eva, Stefan, Wolodymyr requested by the Family
Tuesday, 12/21, Holy Martyr Iuliana
9:00 a.m. +Luba Wasyl, Andrij Danylo requested by the Family
Wednesday, 12/22, Holy Great Martyr Anastasia
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
Thursday, 12/23, Ten Holy Martyrs of Crete
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
Friday, 12/24, Holy Martyr Eugenia — Today is a day of abstinence
9:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy
Saturday, 12/25, The Nativity of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ
9:45 a.m. Great Compline (the “God with us” service)
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish
—Anointing at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy
Sunday, 12/26, Sunday after Christmas
9:00 a.m. All deceased members of Komondy family and relatives requested by Chris Komondy
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish
Epistle: Galatians 1:11-19; Hebrews 2-11-18
Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23, Tone 6
Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy
God With Us Online is hosting Father Christiaan Kappes who will lead us through the breathtaking story of the battle of the Holy Fathers of the Ecumenical Councils to preserve the integrity of the faith against heresy in the decisive first centuries of Church history.
Register by clicking here.
Synaxis of the Holy Forefathers
Today is the Sunday or Synaxis of the Holy Forefathers. Two weeks until the feast of the Nativity of Lord and Savior.
God With Us Online has provided us with some resources for our personal preparation for actively participating in the worship of the Holy Trinity. The Gospel Reflection is host by Father Daniel, a priest for St. George Byzantine Catholic Church in Olympia, Washington.
Divine Liturgy for the coming week
Glory to Jesus Christ
Sunday, 12/12, 29th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. +Luka Szymkiw (10th Anniv.) requested by Szymkiw and Allderige families
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish
Epistle: Colossians 3:4-11
Gospel: Luke 14:16-24, Tone 4
Monday, 12/13, Holy Martyrs Eustratios and Orestes
9:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy today
Tuesday, 12/14, Holy Martyrs Thyrsus and Leucius
9:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy today
Wednesday, 12/15, Holy Priest Martyrs Eleutherius and Paul
9:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy today
Thursday, 12/16, Holy Prophet Haggai
9:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy today
Friday 12/17, Holy Prophets Daniel, Ananiah and Azariah
9:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy today
Saturday, 12/18, Holy Martyr Sebastian
9:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy today
Sunday, 12/19, Sunday before Christmas
9:00 a.m. +Sophie DeCarlo requested by the Sestretsi
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish
Epistle: Hebrews 11:9-10; 17-23; 32-40
Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25, Tone 5
Parish announcements
Christ is among us!
This week vigil light is offered by Halia Lodynsky and family in memory of Stefan Jurczak.
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.
All donations and contribution must be received by December 26 to be recorded for 2021.
Next PYROHY PROJECT will be December 18. To make orders by December 13th, please call Alexis Hickerson 475-221-8399, Maria Antonyshyn 205-795-6959 or Anna Smigelski 860-302-2176.
UNWLA # 108 will be baking kolaci (Christmas braided bread ) for sale this year on Saturday, December 18. To pre-order please call (203) 934-6520. They will be available for pick up along with your pyrohy order from 11AM to 2PM. Kutia will also be available at both the Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 12th and on Dec. 18th.
After each Divine Liturgy, coffee and hard rolls are available in the church hall.
STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL REMINDER: Please don`t forget to donate for the Charities Appeal. Please make check payable to the Byzantine Rite Eparchy of Stamford. PLEASE DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. Please turn it in at the Parish. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make generous contributions.