Blessed Theodore Romzha

Today we honor the memory of Blessed Theodore Romzha, a martyr for Christian faith.

Though the godless poured poison into your veins, your heart still beats with love for Christ, O bishop Theodore, martyred father, who now raise your prayers before the Throne of God.

Bishop Paul to visit parish

Our parish will be hosting the visit of Bishop Paul Patrick Chomnycky, OSBM, on Sunday, September 13. He will be serving both Divine Liturgies at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

This is Bishop Paul’s first visit in about five years.

Please join us in person or online.

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ

Sunday, 9/13, 15th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. +Michael Waselik (35th Anniv.) requested by the Family
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18
Gospel: John 3:13-17, Tone 6

Monday, 9/14, Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Today is a day of abstinence.)
9:00 a.m. +Bohdan Iwaniw (Pan.) requested by Emilia Iwaniw

Tuesday, 9/15, Holy Great Martyr Nicetas
8:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Adrian, Natalia, Orest requested by Vira Pokeza

Wednesday, 9/16, Holy Great Martyr Euphemia
8:00 a.m. +Stefan Pospolita (Pan.) requested by Olha Pospolita

Thursday, 9/17, Holy Martyrs Sophia, Faith, Hope
8:00 a.m. +Hryhorij Dubno (Pan.) requested by the Family

Friday, 9/18, Our Venerable Father Eumenius
8:00 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Irena, Andrij, Sophia, Ostap requested by Vira Pokeza

Saturday, 9/19, Holy Martyrs Trophimus, Sabbatius
8:00 a.m. no intention

Sunday, 9/20, Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
9:00 a.m. For the people of the parish
10:30 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Emanuela Martone

Epistle: Galatians 2:16-20
Gospel: Mark 8:34-9:1, Tone 7

Parish announcements

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Michael and Mary Muryn in memory of
all those who perished on September 11, 2001.

Dear Parishioners: If you would like to have Confession or Holy Communion please call the the rectory at 203-865-0388.

We would like to congratulate Orest and Natalia Pasichnyk on the occasion of the Holy Baptism and Chrismation of their son Adrian Peter, which took place on Sunday, September 6, 2020 in our church.

Every Sunday you can watch the Divine Liturgy live-streamed on the parish Facebook page at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy in the English language and 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy in the Ukrainian language.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelnewhaven

We continue a special collection in our parish to help our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Please make checks payable to the “Eparchy of Stamford” with the notation “Flood in Ukraine”. You can place your donation in the collection basket or send to the rectory office. Your donation, no matter how small or large, will change someone`s life for the better. Thank you for your generosity.

Dear Parishioners: if anyone needs help such as going to the store to buy groceries, going to a doctor’s appointment or the pharmacy, or any other type of special assistance, you may contact the rectory at 203-865-0388 and arrangements will be made to help you.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL
REMINDER: Please don’t forget to donate for Diocesan Charitable Fund. 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 DIOCESE OF STAMFORD. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make generous contributions.

Webinar on Eastern Catholic Theology: Liturgical Mystagogy

The first webinar in a series on Eastern Catholic Theology

Thursday, September 3, at 7PM CDT (8pm Eastern) for the FIRST installment of a webinar series, “Eastern Catholic Theology in Action.” Dr. Daniel Galadza will be the presenter.

Register here: https://www.lumenchristi.org/event/2020/09/Liturgical-Mystagogy

Divine Liturgy for the coming week

Glory to Jesus Christ

Sunday, 8/30, 13th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. For the people of the parish
10:30 a.m. God’s blessing and health for Stefanie and Melanie Korenovsky requested by the Family

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

Monday, 8/31, Deposition of the Cincture of the Theotokos
8:00 a.m. +Halyna Lobay requested by the Family

Tuesday, 9/01, Our Venerable Father Symeon the Stylite —The Church’s New Year
9:00 a.m. +Irena Leschuk by the Family

Wednesday, 9/02, Holy Martyr Mammas and Father John the Faster, Patriarch of Constantinople
9:00 a.m. +Wasyl Dobczansky (35th Anniv. Pan.) requested by Melnyk Family

Thursday, 9/03, Holy Priest Martyr Anthimus
8:00 a.m. +Sobko, Danylo, Kozoryz, Klim, Myneo (Pan.) requested by Maria Sobko

Friday, 9/04, Holy Bishop Babylas, The Holy Prophet Moses
8:00 a.m. +Petro Malyk (32nd Anniv.) requested by Katarina Szymkiw

Saturday, 9/05, Holy Prophet Zachary and Elizabeth
8:00 a.m. No intention for the Divine Liturgy

Sunday, 9/06, 14th Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish

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

Parish announcements

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Margaret and Stuart Maybury in memory of Michael and Pauline Kurylo.

Please remember in your prayers Michael Dzubaty who asleep in the Lord. Eternal Memory!

Dear Parishioners: I wish to express a special thanks to all of you. Despite the restrictions placed on your attendance at Divine Liturgy and the various special Liturgical celebrations, your attendance via facebook, your responses, your thoughts and prayers, your support for parishioners in need as well as the continued financial support that you have mailed in to the Parish is greatly appreciated. Together with the help of God we will survive this National crisis and come out of it stronger than ever spiritually and emotionally. May God bless you all, Fr. Iura Godenciuc

Every Sunday you can watch the Divine Liturgy live-streamed on the parish Facebook page at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy in the English language and 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy in the Ukrainian language.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelnewhaven

We continue a special collection in our parish to help our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Please make checks payable to the “Eparchy of Stamford” with the notation “Flood in Ukraine”. You can place your donation in the collection basket or send to the rectory office. Your donation, no matter how small or large, will change someone`s life for the better. Thank you for your generosity.

Dear Parishioners: if anyone needs help such as going to the store to buy groceries, going to a doctor’s appointment or the pharmacy, or any other type of special assistance, you may contact the rectory at (203) 865-0388 and arrangements will be made to help you.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL
REMINDER: Please don’t forget to donate for Diocesan Charitable Fund. 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 DIOCESE OF STAMFORD. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make generous contributions.