BULLETIN Announcements

► The Sacrament of Confession: Dear parishioners, I would like to draw your attention to the importance of the Holy Confession in our lives. Those who wish to partake in Confession, please come to the church about 15-20 minutes before the beginning of the Divine Liturgy. Throughout each day, many things happen that trouble our hearts, and therefore we constantly need to seek forgiveness and God's grace in order to live worthy of our Christian calling. 

Confession is a source of spiritual comfort for those who seek it. Confession is a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ to forgive sins. This sacrament helps us progress in our faith. Through the ministry of the priest, we ask God for forgiveness and reestablish our bond with the Church community. But why is confession necessary? It is necessary because sin always affects not just ourselves but others, and confession restores our relationship with both God and the community. Moreover, receiving Christ in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist—the greatest privilege of our faith—requires us to be in a state of grace! 

Confession is ultimately a gift: a means of grace, a way to draw closer to God, and a path back to Him when we've strayed. Three main reasons to go to confession include: having an intimate conversation with God, receiving penance and absolution for our sins, and continuing to live in God’s grace. 

►2024 BISHOP’S APPEAL - Dear parishioners, usually, every year, during the month of May we start to support a special Eparchial fundraising called the Charities Appeal {or Bishop’s Appeal}. Our parish’s goal for this year is to collect $ 5,800 to support the Stamford Eparchy in its charitable actions. Through your generosity we were always able to successfully support our Stamford Eparchy. On behalf of our bishop, I want to thank you for your support!

► Holodomor Commemoration – Each year, we solemnly commemorate the Holodomor Genocide of 1932-1933 – one of the darkest pages of our people’s history. Pahakhyda service will be celebrated on Saturday, November 23, 2024 after the 4:00PM Liturgy. Please join us in prayer!  

►Divine Liturgies requests for 2025 – Dear parishioners, please review your personal calendar and you can already start requesting Liturgies for 2025 to reserve the dates you wish.  

Divine Liturgies are offered for various intentions, the repose of the souls of the deceased as well as on other occasions, such as thanking God for the blessings received, prayers for health, for blessings on the occasion of a birthday, wedding and other anniversaries. 

You can schedule Liturgies by mailing your request to the parish office, or placing your request together with all dates and names with the Sunday collection. 

For additional questions please call the parish office at (315) 252 5573.