This week vigil light is offered by Chris Komondy in memory of Maria Heinrich.

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 traditional Easter parish dinner — “SVIACHENE” —- will be held on Sunday, April 14 following the 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. We will celebrate only one Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. 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 “Sviachene” or on Sunday, April 14. Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $15.00 for youth from 12 to 18. Free for altar boys, and under 12. Also we ask you to donate cakes for desert. We trust that all parishioners will join this parish gathering and through their presence attest to cherishing in our hearts a love for one another which builds our PARISH.FAMILY. We will not sell tickets at the door.

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.

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.

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” is a new way to help recent Ukrainian immigrant families. 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 risen!

This week vigil light is offered by Chris Komondy in memory of Hemut Heinrich.

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 traditional Easter parish dinner — “SVIACHENE” —- will be held on Sunday, April 14 following the 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. We will celebrate only one Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. 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 “Sviachene” or on Sunday April 14. Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $15.00 for youth from 12 to 18. Free for altar boys, and under 12. Also we ask you to donate cakes for desert. We trust that all parishioners will join this parish gathering and through their presence attest to cherishing in our hearts a love for one another which builds our PARISH.FAMILY. We will not sell tickets at the door.

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.

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.

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” is a new way to help recent Ukrainian immigrant families. 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.

We mourn the loss of our beloved and dear friend and co-worker in the Lord’s vineyard, Teodor Czabala. Pan Czabala made his transitus to the Lord on March 9, 2024. He was 92.

The details of Teodor’s funeral rites are found in his obituary linked here.

The wake will be at Celentano Funeral Home, 424 Elm Street, New Haven with the Parastas Service at 6:00 p.m.

Bishop Paul will serve the funeral rites on Thursday, March 14, at 9:00 a.m. at St Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Church, 569 George Street, New Haven.

We pray for his peaceful eternal rest, for Maria, the children and grandchildren.

May the Holy Theotokos and all the saints and angels assist Teodor and those who mourn his passing from life to Life.

May Teodor’s memory be eternal.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Nadia Ivantsiv for health of Vasyl

St. Michael’s Day will be celebrated on November 5th. On this day we will have only one (1) 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, $15.00 for youth between 14 and 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 31. We will not sale tickets at the door.

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.

Sestretsi will be having Corporate Communion in October 1st at 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy and a short important meeting in the church hall after Divine Liturgy.

SESTRETSI OCTOBER GERMAN BEER FEST: On Sunday, October 8th Sestretsi will host a German beer Festival, with traditional German food, Beer and Music. Tickets are $20.00 for adults. Children are free. All Profits will be donated to the Ukrainian Humanitarian relief effort.

We will be making Pyrohy for regular orders on October 14th. We need your help on Fridays to peel potatoes and Saturdays to make pierogis. Please come and help.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Vasyl Ivantsiv in memory of Dmytro.

We will be making Pyrohy (varenyky) for Ukrainian Festival on September 9, and for regular orders on September 16. We need your help on Fridays to peel potatoes and Saturdays to make pierogis. Please come and help.

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.

Dear parishioners and guests, after the 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.

Divine Liturgy for Ukrainian Independence Day will be served at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 24.

Ukrainian Independence Day will be observed with a flag raising ceremony on the New Haven Green on Thursday, August 24, at 12:00 Noon. Mayor Justin Elicker will be in attendance. Please wear your Ukrainian vyshyvanka and make plans to attend this short ceremony. It is important that we show our unity and advocacy and to express our gratitude for the assistance Ukraine has received. Tell your friends and family and invite your non Ukrainian friends to also attend.

On the evening of August 24th the pedestrian bridge by Bradley Point in West Haven will be lit up in blue and yellow. Come and enjoy this beautiful sight, but you must have a permit or pay for parking using a QR code if you park at the beach. Street parking nearby is available for a short period of time or you can just drive by on Ocean Avenue to see the bridge.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Vasyl Ivantsiv in memory of Dmytro.

Catherine Berezowski fell asleep in the Lord last week. Please remember her in your prayers. ETERNAL MEMORY!

Dear parishioners and guests, after the 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.

Ukrainian Independence Day will be observed with a flag raising ceremony on the New Haven Green on Thursday, August 24, at 12:00 Noon. Mayor Justin Elicker will be in attendance. Please wear your Ukrainian vyshyvanka and make plans to attend this short ceremony. It is important that we show our unity and advocacy and to express our gratitude for the assistance Ukraine has received. Tell your friends and family and invite your non Ukrainian friends to also attend.

On the evening of August 24th the pedestrian bridge by Bradley Point in West Haven will be lit up in blue and yellow. Come and enjoy this beautiful sight, but you must have a permit or pay for parking using a QR code if you park at the beach. Street parking nearby is available for a short period of time or you can just drive by on Ocean Avenue to see the bridge.

TODAY! 69th ANNUAL HOLY DORMITION PILGRIMAGE will be held on August 12-13 at the motherhouse of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Sloatsburg. This year’s theme is “Mary, Mother of God, watch over us and our beloved Nations with your noble protection!” The Sisters invite all our parishioners to attend! For information call: 845-753-2840 or www.ssmi-us.org

On the occasion of 32nd Anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, a nonprofit organization Blue Sky Ukraine presents a charity concert in support of children and the elderly in Ukraine The event will take place on August 20 at 3:00 PM at a beautiful venue The Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT. The concert will feature masterpieces of Ukrainian choral, vocal, and instrumental music performed by renowned Ukrainian artist. The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York conducted by Vasyl Hrechynsky, Pavlo Gintov- piano, Hanna Golodinski- soprano, Denis Saveliev- flute, Ukrainian American Bandura Group. The event is supported by the Consulate General of Ukraine in New York and the Stamford Town Clerk Office and Stamford Mayor Office. Representatives of diplomatic missions, international organizations, and state authorities of Connecticut will attend the charity event. In this important time for Ukraine, let`s come together and support Ukraine. Let’s show the world our unity and commitment to defending truth, freedom, and independence. Togheter towards Victory! Glory to Ukraine. To purchase tickets, scan the QR code on the flyer or buy at the church with a discount of $15 per ticket.

We are sad to announce that Kateryna Berezowskyj met the Lord of Life on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She was 99 years old.

Her wake is Friday at the Guilford Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. with the Panachyda Service at 7 p.m.

The funeral Liturgy will be Saturday, August 12 at 10:00 a.m.

Kateryna’s beautiful life is written in her incredible obituary which can be read here.

Let us pray for the peaceful repose of Kateryna Derenko Berezowskyj and the consolation of her family and friends.

May Our Lady, Mary the Mother of God, the Holy Theotokos, pray for Kateryna.
May Saint Michael the Archangel, intercede for us.
May the memory of Kateryna Derenko Berezowskyj be eternal.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Vasyl Ivantsiv in memory of Vasyl.

Peter Yukash fell asleep in the Lord. Please remember him in your prayers. Eternal Memory!

Dear parishioners and guests, after the 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.

Ukrainian Independence Day will be observed with a flag raising ceremony on the New Haven Green on Thursday, August 24, at 12:00 Noon. Mayor Justin Elicker will be in attendance. Please wear your Ukrainian vyshyvanka and make plans to attend this short ceremony. It is important that we show our unity and advocacy and to express our gratitude for the assistance Ukraine has received. Tell your friends and family and invite your non Ukrainian friends to also attend.

On the evening of August 24th the pedestrian bridge by Bradley Point in West Haven will be lit up in blue and yellow. Come and enjoy this beautiful sight, but you must have a permit or pay for parking using a QR code if you park at the beach. Street parking nearby is available for a short period of time or you can just drive by on Ocean Avenue to see the bridge.

69th ANNUAL HOLY DORMITION PILGRIMAGE will be held on August 12-13 at the motherhouse of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Sloatsburg. This year’s theme is “Mary, Mother of God, watch over us and our beloved Nations with your noble protection!” The Sisters invite all our parishioners to attend! For information call: 845-753-2840 or www.ssmi-us.org

On the occasion of 32nd Anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, a nonprofit organization Blue Sky Ukraine presents a charity concert in support of children and the elderly in Ukraine The event will take place on August 20 at 3:00 PM at a beautiful venue The Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT. The concert will feature masterpieces of Ukrainian choral, vocal, and instrumental music performed by renowned Ukrainian artist. The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York conducted by Vasyl Hrechynsky, Pavlo Gintov- piano, Hanna Golodinski- soprano, Denis Saveliev- flute, Ukrainian American Bandura Group. The event is supported by the Consulate General of Ukraine in New York and the Stamford Town Clerk Office and Stamford Mayor Office. Representatives of diplomatic missions, international organizations, and state authorities of Connecticut will attend the charity event. In this important time for Ukraine, let`s come together and support Ukraine. Let’s show the world our unity and commitment to defending truth, freedom, and independence. Togheter towards Victory! Glory to Ukraine. To purchase tickets, scan the QR code on the flyer or buy at the church with a discount of $15 per ticket.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Maria and Teodor Czabala for God’s blessing and health for Donna Czabala.

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.

Our parish community feeds the poor and the needy. 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 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.

69th ANNUAL HOLY DORMITION PILGRIMAGE will be held on August 12-13 at the motherhouse of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Sloatsburg. This year’s theme is “Mary, Mother of God, watch over us and our beloved Nations with your noble protection!”. The Sisters invite all our parishioners to attend! For information call:845-753-2840 or www.ssmi-us.org

On the occasion of 32nd Anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, a nonprofit organization Blue Sky Ukraine presents a charity concert in support of children and the elderly in Ukraine The event will take place on Sunday, August 20 at 3:00 p.m. at a beautiful venue The Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT. The concert will feature masterpieces of Ukrainian choral, vocal, and instrumental music performed by renowned Ukrainian artist. The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York conducted by Vasyl Hrechynsky, Pavlo Gintov- piano, Hanna Golodinski- soprano, Denis Saveliev- flute, Ukrainian American Bandura Group. The event is supported by the Consulate General of Ukraine in New York and the Stamford Town Clerk Office and Stamford Mayor Office. Representatives of diplomatic missions, international organizations, and state authorities of Connecticut will attend the charity event. In this important time for Ukraine, let’s come together and support Ukraine. Let’s show the world our unity and commitment to defending truth, freedom, and independence. Together towards Victory! Glory to Ukraine. To purchase tickets, scan the QR code on the flyer or buy at the church with a discount of $15 per ticket. Please visit the website to purchase tickets: https://www.palacestamford.org

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Michael Muryn for God’s blessing and health for Mary Muryn.

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.

Our parish community feeds the poor and the needy. 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 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.

69th ANNUAL HOLY DORMITION PILGRIMAGE will be held on August 12-13 at the motherhouse of the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Sloatsburg. This year’s theme is “Mary, Mother of God, watch over us and our beloved Nations with your noble protection!”. The Sisters invite all our parishioners to attend! For information call:845-753-2840 or www.ssmi-us.org

On the occasion of 32nd Anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, a nonprofit organization Blue Sky Ukraine presents a charity concert in support of children and the elderly in Ukraine The event will take place on Sunday, August 20 at 3:00 p.m. at a beautiful venue The Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT. The concert will feature masterpieces of Ukrainian choral, vocal, and instrumental music performed by renowned Ukrainian artist. The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York conducted by Vasyl Hrechynsky, Pavlo Gintov- piano, Hanna Golodinski- soprano, Denis Saveliev- flute, Ukrainian American Bandura Group. The event is supported by the Consulate General of Ukraine in New York and the Stamford Town Clerk Office and Stamford Mayor Office. Representatives of diplomatic missions, international organizations, and state authorities of Connecticut will attend the charity event. In this important time for Ukraine, let’s come together and support Ukraine. Let’s show the world our unity and commitment to defending truth, freedom, and independence. Together towards Victory! Glory to Ukraine. To purchase tickets, scan the QR code on the flyer or buy at the church with a discount of $15 per ticket.