We are sad to announce that Dorothy Docknevych fell asleep in the Lord on May 22, 2026.

Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford, Friday morning from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. and may attend the Divine Liturgy at St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church, 569 George Street New Haven, Friday morning at 11:30 a.m.

Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery.

Dorothy’s obituary may be read here.

Let us pray for the peaceful repose of the soul.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Vasyl for God’s blessing and health for Nadia and Vasyl.

On May 17, we will celebrate only one Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m.. in English and Ukrainian languages and after the Divine Liturgy the Knights of Columbus members and men from our Parish invites all women in the church hall for luncheon and celebration Mother’s Day.

We will celebrate only one Divine Liturgy at 10:30 on May 17 (Mother’s Day luncheon) May 24 (First Holy Communion) and June 7 (Sestretsi fundraiser ).

The Panakhyda Service at the gravesites will take place on Saturday, May 23rd at 12:00pm at All Saints Cemetery and Sunday, May 24, at 1:00 pm at St. Lawrence Cemetery. Please call the rectory office for an appointment.

STAMFORD CHARITIES APPEAL: Please don’t forget to donate for Charities Appeal. 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 Eparchy of Stamford. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make generous contributions. Thank you for your support.

Sestretsi is doing a fund raiser for the church to help with repairs on June 7 after the 10:30 Divine Liturgy. We are having Italian meal. Salad, meatballs and ziti, bread, butter, bottle of red wine and bottle of white wine on the table, dessert coffee, tea, soda , water. Adult tickets $25.00, children between 5years to 10 years $10.00, under 5 free. Come and join us to support the church. Tickets will be on sale from May 3, 2026.

For sale: pyrohy:(varenyky) $ 20:00 two dozen and cabbage and sausage $10/container.

If you would like to receive a copy of the weekly parish bulletin, please email your email to the parish email at stmichaels@snet.net

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.

Funeral rites for three parishioners who fell asleep in the Lord this week

Thursday, April 24, at 11:30 the Funeral Divine Liturgy for Christine Matwjejko

Calling hours will 9 :00 -11:00 am on Thursday morning at North Haven Funeral Home.

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Saturday, April 25 at 10:00 am the Funeral Divine Lituirgy for Parania Daniw

Calling hours on Friday 4:00-7:00pm with the Panachyda at 6:30pm at Clancy Funeral Home, Branford

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Saturday, April 25, at 2:00 pm Funeral Divine Liturgy for Bohdan Markiw at the Parish.

May the memories of Christine Matwjejko, Parania Daniw, and Bohdan Markiw be eternal.

In Christian charity please remember these souls in prayer.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by the Andrey Sheptysky KofC Council for God’s blessing, continuing recuperation, a full recovery and a long, healthy and happy life Michael Lipcan.

After Divine Liturgy, on March 29, there will be an EASTER BAZAAR held in our church hall. You will find: delicious homemade food, candles, decorations, embroidered shirts (vyshyvanka) and many other wonderful items. If you would like to become a vendor, please call: (203) 400-4667. Everyone is welcome! Free admission. Please help spread the word and share this announcement.

Branch 414-New Haven will sponsor their 21st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29 at 12:00 noon, on the grounds of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, New Haven. Event is free to children up to age 13. Be sure to bring basket for collecting eggs. For information contact UNA Financial Secretary Gloria Horbaty.

The traditional Easter parish “SVIACHENE” will be held on April 19, following the Divine Liturgy. We will celebrate only one (1) 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 19, Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $20.00 for youth from 12 to 18. Free for children Ridna Shkola 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.

PARISH HALL HEATING SYSTEM REPAIR: This included installation of new master valves, mercury thermostat replacement and automatic air bleeder valves. The total service, parts and labor cost us over $7,000.00. To help pay for this, I am asking for a special donation for this Capital Expense. A donation envelop is included with this bulletin. Please place the donation envelope into the collection basket or mail to the Rectory. Thank you for your support.

The Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Knights of Columbus Council at our parish invites everyone to a PANCAKE BREAKFAST on Sunday, February 15th at 11:30 AM in our church hall , after the 10:30 Mass. Admission of $10 will be collected at the door. All proceeds will be used by the Council for program needs (Mother’s Day, Oktoberfest, etc). We thank everyone for their generosity and support.

Рада Лицарів Колумба імені Митрополита Андрея Шептицького при нашій парафії запрошує всіх на СНІДАНОК‑ПАНКЕЙКИ у неділю, 15 лютого, о 11:30 у парафіяльній залі, після Святої Літургії о 10:30.
Вхід — $10, оплата при вході.

Усі зібрані кошти будуть використані Радою для потреб програм (День Mатері, Октоберфест тощо).

Щиро дякуємо всім за вашу щедрість і підтримку.

Christ is among us!

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

On Sunday, February 15, we will celebrate only one (1) Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. The Knights of Columbus members will prepare breakfast. $10 per person.

SOROKOUSTY: will be celebrated in All Souls` Saturdays. February 7, 28, March 7, 14, May 23. Please take a book found at the entrance of the church, fill it out. Place it in envelope, and drop it in the collection basket. Let us remember all our loved ones who have gone to their heavenly reward. Eternal Memory!

Blessings of Homes: If you would like to bless your house please fill the form that are in the vestibule or call the rectory office 203-865-0388.

New Knights of Columbus Officers elected: On December 9, 2025, the members of Knights of Columbus council Metropolitan Andrey Sheptysky, located here at parish elected new officers. Myron Melnyk (Grand Knight), Todd A. Lane (Deputy Grant Knight), Jeffrey D. Majoris, (Financial Secretary) and Brandon Czabala (Treasurer).Father Iura Godenciuc continues to serve as council chaplain. We are grateful for the service of many years of the immediate past officers: Hank Lingren, Volodymyr Dumalskyy, Roman Kuc and Andrew Bamber. More information on the KofC and council: https://stmichaelukrainian.org/knights-of-Columbus.

BULLETIN’S EMAILED: If you would like to receive a copy of the weekly Parish Bulletin, please email your email to the Parish email. stmichaels@snet.net

For sale: stuffed cabbage with meat $12.00 container, borsht $7.00 container, cabbage with meat $10.00 container, pierogis (varenyky) $20.00 for two dozen.

FOOD DONATIONS: A container is in our church vestibule for non-perishable food. Please give generously new item within the expiration date. These items will be given out to the poor in our community. Thank you for your generosity and support.

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, and audio visual and bar services. Please contact the Rectory for further information.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Andrue and Brandon Czabala in memory of Teodor Czabala.

Luba Dubno’s sister Irene Hladkyj, 97 died peacefully on December 19, 2025, in Cheshire. Irene’s funeral liturgy will be on January 8th. Pray for Irene and the family who mourn her. May Irene’s memory be eternal!

Blessings of Homes: If you would like to bless your house please fill the form that are in the vestibule or call the rectory office 203-865-0388.

Our parish will be preparing a Prosphora, a traditional Ukrainian Christmas meal on Sunday, January 18, 2026 after the Divine Liturgy that will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $20.00 for youth from 14 to 18. Free for children Ridna Shkola and altar boys. Luba Dubno, Margaret Maybury and Olga Iastrubchak are selling tickets. We will be running a raffle. No tickets will be sale at the door.

SOROKOUSTY (All Souls’ Saturdays) will be celebrated February 7, 28, March 7, 14, May 23. Please take a book found at the entrance of the church, fill it out with the names of your beloved dead. Place it in envelope, and drop it in the collection basket. Let us remember all our loved ones who have gone to their heavenly reward. Eternal Memory!

SECURITY at the Parish: There is a professionally installed eight camera system on the property with a two week recording backup. The video monitor is located in the rectory office. This has helped in monitoring and checking activity on the property as well as providing recorded evidence to law enforcement when needed.

For sale: stuffed cabbage with meat $12.00 container, borsht $7.00 container, cabbage with meat $10.00 container, pierogis (varenyky) $20.00 two dozen.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Barbara and Patrick Bagley in memory of Michael Lipcan, Sr.

Luba Dubno’s sister Irene Hladkyj, 97 died peacefully on December 19, 2025, in Cheshire. Please remember her in your prayers. Irene’s funeral liturgy will be on January 8, 2026. Pray for Irene and the family who mourn her. May Irene’s memory be eternal!

The Immaculate Conception Society gave a gift of a new white vestment and sticharion for the priest. The altar servers also received new sticharia in white, gold red and blue. The servers also received new black cassock. These garments were made in Ukraine. All of these garments are gifts from sacrifices of the Immaculate Conception Society. We are very grateful to our sisters. The parish received a donation of a new larger chalice and paten from Christopher and Liubov Komondy. We are very grateful.

Blessings of Homes: If you would like to bless your house please fill the form that are in the vestibule or call the rectory office 203-865-0388.

All donations and contributions must be received before Sunday, December 28 to be recorded on the annual statement for 2025.

SECURITY at the Parish: There is a professionally installed eight camera system on the property with a two week recording backup. The video monitor is located in the rectory office. This has helped in monitoring and checking activity on the property as well as providing recorded evidence to law enforcement when needed.

Our parish will be preparing a Prosphora, a traditional Ukrainian Christmas meal on Sunday, January 18, 2026 after the Divine Liturgy that will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $20.00 for youth from 14 to 18. Free for children Ridna Shkola and altar boys. Luba Dubno, Margaret Maybury and Olga Iastrubchak are selling tickets. We will be running a raffle. No tickets will be sale at the door.

For sale: stuffed cabbage with meat $12.00 container, borsht $7.00 container, cabbage with meat $10.00 container, pierogis (varenyky) $20.00 two dozen.

Christ is among us!

This week vigil light is offered by Mary Ann Mikosky for God’s blessing and health for Brett McNamara.

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.

We have a PARISH COFFEE HOUR following both of the Divine Liturgies on Sundays. Dear parishioners and guests join us for a social hour with coffee and hard rolls and assorted snacks are available in the church hall. Please feel free to join us for good conversation. All are invited.

If you would like to receive the Mysteries of Confession, Holy Communion and anointing at your home or medical facility, please call Father Iura at 203-865-0388.

If you would like to receive a copy of the weekly parish bulletin, please email your email to the Parish email: stmichaels@snet.net

For sale: stuffed cabbage with meat, borsht, cabbage with meat, pierogis (varenyky). See Margaret following the Divine Liturgies in the church hall.

Our parish will be preparing a Prosphora, a traditional Ukrainian Christmas meal on Sunday, January 18, 2026 after the Divine Liturgy that will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $35.00 for adults, $20.00 for youth from 14 to 18. Free for children Ridna Shkola and altar boys. Luba Dubno, Margaret Maybury and Olga Iastrubchak are selling tickets. We will be running a raffle. No tickets will be sale at the door.

Fr. Paul Luniw is organizing a Pilgrimage to Ireland, Scotland and England from June 22 to July 3, 2026. Join Fr. Paul Luniw on a tour of some of the most beautiful historic churches and landmarks of Scotland, England and Ireland. Contact Fr. Paul Luniw at 860-922-8088 or paul_luniw@yahoo.com

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 contributions.