SUN FEB 1 Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee. Tone 1
- Неділя про Mитаря та Фарисея.
- Liturgy. Святa Літургія @ 9:00 AM
- Apostle 2 Tim. 3:10-15
- Gospel Lk. 18:10-14
- Panakhyda for Olga Choritontschuk and other departed members of the family, requested by Maria Szwez and the family.
- SOUPER BOWL LUNCHEON.
MON FEB 2 THE MEETING of the Lord in the Temple.
- СТРІТЕННЯ ГОСПОДНЄ.
- Divine Liturgy. Свята Літургія @ 9:00 AM
SAT FEB 7 No services. Служби немає.
SUN FEB 8 Sunday of the Prodigal Son. Tone 2
- Неділя про Блудного Сина.
- Typika. Обідниця @ 9:00 AM
- Apostle 1 Cor. 6:12-20
- Gospel Lk. 15:11-32
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ХРИСТОС НАРОДИВСЯ! СЛАВІМО ЙОГО! CHRIST IS BORN! GLORIFY HIM!
Fr. ANDRII will be on pilgrimage to the Mount Athos (Greece) February 3-13. In case of emergency, please contact Fr. Steven Masliuk (203-232-9459) or Dr. Paul Szwez (860-807-5795).
О. АНДРІЙ буде у паломництві на Афон (Греція) з 3 по 13 лютого. У разі надзвичайної ситуації, будь ласка, звертайтеся до о. Стівена Маслюка (203-232-9459) або др. Павла Швець (860-807-5795).
UOL: TODAY Souper Bowl Luncheon!!! There is no specific price for it, just donations. Money raised will go to St. Andrew’s Society, which helps everyone in need in Ukraine!! УПЛ запрошує всіх на смашний суповий обід CЬОГОДНІ. Встановленої ціни немає – тільки пожертва. Всі зібрані гроші підуть до Товариства Святого Андрія, яке підтримує благодійні кухні, родини наших воїнів та пристарілих на Україні. Приходіть, буде смачно!
LOOKING AHEAD: St. Olga’s Sisterhood will be making potato VARENYKY on Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28, starting at 9 AM. Please mark your calendars and plan to come and help.
ПЛАНУЙМО НАПЕРEД: Сестринство святої Ольги робитиме картопляні вареники у п’ятницю, 27 лютого, та суботу, 28 лютого, починаючи о 9:00 ранку. Будь ласка, плануйте прийти і допомогти.
SISTERHOOD news: Still available raisin breads for $5.00 and varenyky.
MANY THANKS go to Peter Zeleniuk for snow-plowing and cleaning sidewalks past Monday and Tuesday after recent snowstorm. Many blessed years, to you Peter and your polish friend Eddie!!!
MANY THANKS go to Eugeniusz Gulko for fixing electrical issues in the church apartment. Mnohii Lita!
OUR PARISHIONER, Olena Balatsko, and her family are asking for our support as her apartment in Ukraine was recently destroyed. There is a “go fund” page where you can do that: https://gofund.me/7d995198b
НАША ПАРАФІЯНКА, Олена Балацко, і її родина просять підтримки, оскільки їx квартира в Україні була нещодавно зруйнована. Є «go fund» сторінка, де ви можете це зробити: https://gofund.me/7d995198b
CONNECTICUT STANDS WITH Ukraine: On Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, at 1:30 PM, the Ukrainians and all local representatives and organizations together with supporters of Ukraine from the USA and around the world, will gather at the CT State Capital for a peaceful rally, marking four years of ruzzia’s genocidal full-scale war against Ukraine. WHEN: Sunday, February 22. TIME: 1:30. WHERE: 210 Capital Ave, Hartford, CT
КОННЕКТИКУТ ПІДТРИМУЄ УКРАЇНУ: У неділю, 22 лютого 2026 року, о 13:30 українці та всі місцеві представники та організації разом із прихильниками України в США та з усього світу зберуться в столиці штату Коннектикут мітинг, відзначаючи чотири роки геноцидної повномасштабної війни раші проти України. КОЛИ: неділя, 22 лютого. ЧАС: 1:30. ДЕ: 210 Capital Ave, Гартфорд, Коннектикут.
2026 UOL Essay Contest is announced. Topic ideas for the 2026 essay contest: Pre K and Kindergarten: Please draw a picture of the Garden of Eden and do not forget the Special Apple tree. Grades 1 and 2: Please draw a picture of Moses in the basket hidden in the tall grass by the river and write two to three sentences on why it was so important that Moses be kept safe. Grades 3 and 4: In John 13:34-35 Please write 50 to 100 words explaining your answer. Grades 5 and 6: When we say the Lord’s Prayer, we ask for is protection. In which lines of the Lord’s Prayer do we ask Him for protection and why is it important for us to do that? Using your teachings as an Orthodox Christian please write 75 -150 words explaining your answer. Grades 7 and 8: Romans 12:12 Using your teachings as an Orthodox Christian, explain what these words mean to you. Please write 150 -200 words to explain your answer. Grades 9 and 10: When we say The Lord’s Prayer, we say “Thy Kingdom come Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.” As Orthodox Christians, what do we understand these words to mean? Please write 200 – 275 words explaining your answer. Grades 11 and 12: Hebrews 11:1 – what have you learned about faith and hope? (Hint: Keep reading the rest of Hebrews 11) Please write 250 to 500 words explaining your answer. Adults: Is there a connection between our beliefs as Orthodox Christians and Environmental Stewardship? Please write 500 or more words explaining your answer. All entries are to be mailed to: UOL Essay Contest C/O Teresa Linck, 413 Juniper Lane, Cheshire, CT 06410, Or email to tlinck.essays@gmail.com All entries must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2026. Emailed entries must be time stamped no later than 7:00 PM of the deadline date.
TATIANA Samoyliuk is collecting donation for a vehicle for her nephew’s battalion on the frontline in Ukraine. If you can, please, help! ТEТЯНА Самойлюк збирає пожертви на транспортний засіб для батальйону свого племінника на передовій в Україні. Якщо можете, будь ласка, допоможіть!
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TODAY – Classes will be held.
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE FOR NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 – Classes will be held 10:00 – 11:00 am. ЗМІНА В РОЗКЛАДІ НА НАСТУПНУ НЕДІЛЮ, 8 ЛЮТОГО – Заняття будуть з 10:00 до 11:00.
TODAY at the close of Liturgy, Fr. Andrii will bless all of the scouts of the parish, American and Ukrainian. They should come forward when called. Girl Scouts of America – Cora Josefiak. Cora Josefiak will continue to take orders for Girl Scout cookies to the end of February.
February 15: Father will bless the candles that the 1st Confession class students will carry for the solemn Liturgy the day after confession and he will present them to the youngsters. Please make sure your 3rd grade students are in church that day.
February 22: Annual Youth Ministry Pre-Lenten Party in the church hall from noon until 2:00 (after Church School classes). All parish children, teens and young adults are welcome. There will be pizza and make your own sundaes!