Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ

Sunday, 8/22, 13th Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 16:13-24
Gospel: Matthew 21:33-42, Tone 4

Monday, 8/23, Holy Martyr Lupus and Father Ireneaus
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Tuesday, 8/24, Holy Hieromartyr Eutyches
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy for the 30th Anniversary of Ukrainian Independence

Wednesday, 8/25, Return relics of Apostle Bartholomew
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Thursday, 8/26, Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalia
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 8/27, Our Venerable Father Poemen
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Saturday, 8/28, Venerable Fathers Moses and Augustine
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Sunday, 8/29, 14th Sunday after Pentecost and feast of the Beheading of the John the Baptizer
10:00 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 1:21-2:4
Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14, Tone 5

Divine Liturgy canceled for August 22

Owing to the high winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding anticipated during the hurricane Henri’s arrival tomorrow, the 10:00 a.m. has been canceled. This decision has been made out of consideration for the safety for the traveling priest as well as many of those coming from a distance to attend the Divine Liturgy.

Holy Theotokos, pray for us.
Saint Michael the Archangel, pray for us.

Carl Anderson receives Sheptytsky medal

On the feast of the Dormition of the Holy Mother of God and the 67th Dormition Pilgrimage in Sloatsburg, NY, the former Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, was awarded the order of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky by Patriarch Sviatoslav and the Synod of Bishops. Archbishop Boris and Bishop Paul bestowed the medal.

Until last year, Carl Anderson led the Knights of Columbus around the world for 20 years. He was worked very hard for the good of the Ukrainian Church.

The news and photo announcement of the event is here posted by the Patriarchal Curia.

Watch the video of the event that includes Anderson’s acceptance address.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 8/15, 12th Sunday after Pentecost—Dormition of the Holy Theotokos
10:00 a.m. For the people of the parish —Blessing of Fragrant Herbs and Flowers

Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28, Tone 3

Monday, 8/16, Holy Martyr Diomede —Post-feast of the Dormition
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Tuesday, 8/17, Holy Martyr Myron —Post-feast of the Dormition
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, 8/18, Holy Martyrs Florus and Laurus —Post-feast of the Dormition
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Thursday, 8/19, Holy Martyr Andrew the General—Post-feast of the Dormition
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 8/20, Holy Prophet Samuel —Post-feast of the Dormition
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Saturday, 8/21, Holy Apostle Thaddaeus, Martyr Bassa —Post-feast of the Dormition
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Sunday, 8/22, 13th Sunday after Pentecost —Post-feast of the Dormition
10:00 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 16:13-24
Gospel: Matthew 21:33-42, Tone 4

Parish announcements

Christ is among us

This week the vigil light is offered by Christopher Komondy for the Komondy and Heinrich Families

Sestretsi will have Corporate Communion on September 19, at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy following by a meeting in the classroom. Please try to attend as it is important meeting.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL REMINDER: Please don’t forget to donate to the 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.

Commemorating the Transfiguration

The Divine Liturgy is at 9am today.

Why do we commemorate the experience of the Lord’s Transfiguration? Can you locate what is revealed in sacred Scripture?

Let’s start with the Transfiguration in Scripture –You can find the narrative in the synoptic Gospels Matthew 17:1–8, Mark 9:2–8, Luke 9:28–36.

“Today we celebrate the overwhelming beauty of human nature, restored in Christ as a prelude to the Resurrection.

The gospel event served to strengthen the apostles’ faith before his passion and death. In the ancient Church, this lesson was read during Lent. Some time before the sixth century, a church was dedicated to the Transfiguration on Mt Tabor, and the feast acquired the calendar date we now observe.

The Transfiguration is the clearest epiphany recorded in Scripture. Moses and Elijah, representing the Law and the Prophets, appear with Christ, bearing witness to him as Messiah. The light emanating from Christ in this vision has provided a long line of Church fathers with a theme that has become the unifying thread in Byzantine theology — the vision of God as light.

This tradition is founded on St John, one of Christ’s companions on the mountain. He opens his account of the good news by saying, “The Word was the true light that enlightens all people. He lived among us, and we saw his glory!”

In this light, humanity, along with all creation, enjoys this deifying vision. Furthermore, our happiness will increase along with our ability to see the reality of this manifestation.

It has been the task of monastics of all times to embody the fruits of this vision for the encouragement of all. For in true asceticism, the world is not held in contempt, but seen in the light of its original beauty which in turn calls forth compassion and love.” (NS)

The Dormition Fast

From August 1 to August 14, the Byzantine Churches prepare for the feast of the Dormition (Assumption) of the Holy Theotokos with a period of prayer and fasting.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Sunday, 8/01, 10th Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16
Gospel: Matthew 17:14-23, Tone 1

Monday, 8/02, Translation relics Deacon Stephen
8:00 a.m. +Ivan Godenciuc(41st Anniv.,Pan.)

Tuesday, 8/03, Our Fathers Isaac, Dalmatus and Faustus
10:00 a.m. Funeral Divine Liturgy for Luba Schiano

Wednesday, 8/04, The Seven Holy Youths of Ephesus
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Thursday, 8/05, Holy Martyr Eusygnius
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 8/06, Transfiguration of Our Lord —with the Blessing of Fruits
9:00 a.m. Special Intention

Saturday, 8/07, Our Venerable Martyr Dometius
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Sunday, 8/08/21 11th Sunday after Pentecost —with the Blessing of Fruits
10:00 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:2-12
Gospel: Matthew 18:23-35, Tone 2

Parish announcements

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Christopher Komondy in memory of Edward Corfini.

Dear parishioners and guests, after each Divine Liturgy, coffee and hard rolls are available in the church hall.

Dear Parishioners please close your phones during the Divine Liturgy. Your phones make our stream live difficult. Thank you!

Fr. Iura Godenciuc will be on vacation during August. In case of emergency, please
call Fr. Paul Luniw (860) 022-8088, Fr. Stepan Yanovski (203) 468-0367 or Fr. Ivan
Mazuryk (203) 367-5054.

SISTERS SERVANTS OF MARY IMMACULATE invites you to THE 67th HOLY DORMITION PILGRIMAGE on August 14-15, 2021. Theme “Mary, Mother of the Savior and Joseph, Righteous Spouse sustain us in God’s Providence”. NY State Guidelines on the pandemic will be followed. All Liturgical Services and Food Services will be outside.

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.

The Ukrainian School of New Haven is pleased to inform you that a nursery school program for children 2-5 years old has started on Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s church hall in New Haven. 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.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ

Sunday, 7/25, 9th Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17
Gospel: Matthew 14:22-34, Tone 8

Monday, 7/26, Holy Hermolaus and the Venerable Paraskeva
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Tuesday, 7/27, Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, 7/28, Holy Apostles Prochorus and Nicanor
7:00 p.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Thursday, 7/29, Holy Martyr Callinicus
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Friday, 7/30, Holy Apostles Silas and Silvanus
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Saturday, 7/31, Holy and Righteous Eudocimus
8:00 a.m. No scheduled intention for the Divine Liturgy

Sunday, 8/01, 10th Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16
Gospel: Matthew 17:14-23, Tone 1