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St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 3657 Walden Avenue, Lancaster, NY (2026)

Weekdays: see bulletin We are an English Speaking Ukrainian Catholic Parish (Fr. Andriy speaks fluent Ukrainian)

Divine Liturgy:
-Sun- 8:30a through the summer
-Holy Days -See Bulletin/Facebook
-Mon-Sat -See Bulletin/Facebook

Confession:
-Before and Divine Liturgies and appointment

Proper Attire for Church Services:
-Out of respect for Our Lord and for the edification of our neighbors, we beg

men and women, boys and girls to appear in church modestly and respectfully dressed. Shorts, tank tops, low-cut, backless, and mini-dresses, halters, bare midriffs, tight fitting clothes, etc. do not meet the norm of Christian modesty and/or respect. Your cooperation is evidence of your love for Our Lord in the mystery of the Holy Eucharist in the Tabernacle and for His Most Holy Mother.

06/07/2026

SAINT BASIL THE GREAT UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Bulletin
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Second Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday of All Saints of Rus'-Ukraine; June 7-14. 2026
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Sun June 07 10:45 AM Divine Liturgy for Parishioners
Wed June 10 05:30 PM Akafist to Jesus Christ
Sun June 14 10:45 AM Divine Liturgy for Parishioners
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Envelope Collection for May 31: $.....Attendance. 17 adults, 10 children. Sincere thank you for your presence along with your spiritual and financial support!
***********************************************************************************************************************PRAYERS are requested for those who are sick: Margaret Kolody, and for all our parishioners.
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The Annual Stamford Diocesan Charities Appeal has ended June 7, 2026. We achieved our goal for both parishes. We received contributions from 13 families (OLPH) and 3 families (St.Basil). Thank you for your support and generosity!
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Father Andriy will be out of town this coming week. If you have an emergency please call Father Andriy or Father Marijan at (716) 852-7566.
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Apostles Fast. May 31 - June 29. We begin in our Liturgical calendar the Apostles Fast also called “Petrivka”, during which the Holy Church prepares the faithful with prayer and fasting for the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul whose memory we celebrate on June 29th. Even though this fasting period in honor of the Apostles has been forgotten in our Holy Church let us do our best in observing our spiritual patrimony.
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Dear Niagara Frontier Council LUC member: Just a quick reminder, if you have not yet paid your 2026 LUC dues of $10.00, they are payable now. Checks can be written to LUC National Board and sent to either Ihor Pereyma 38 Lester St. Buffalo, NY 14210 or Elaine Nowadly 140 Royal Coach Rd West Seneca, NY 14224. Elaine Nowadly, President Niagara Frontier Council
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Sunday of All Saints of Rus’-Ukraine; The Holy Hieromartyr Theodotus, Bishop of Ancyra.

Troparion, Tone 1: Though the stone was sealed by the Judeans,* and soldiers guarded Your most pure body,* You arose, O Savior, on the third day,* and gave life to the world.* And so the heavenly powers cried out to You, O Giver of Life:* Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ!* Glory to Your kingdom!* Glory to Your saving plan,* O only Lover of mankind.

Troparion, Tone 4: O you, who glorified Christ:* princes and bishops,* monastics and martyrs,* and steadfast confessors of Christian Ukraine throughout all times,*pray Christ God to look with favour on our people* and to grant them the grace to persevere in the faith* that the souls of prayerful faithful* who revere your sacred memory* may be saved.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

Kontakion, Tone 1: You arose in glory from the tomb* and with Yourself You raised the world.* All humanity acclaims You as God,* and death has vanished.* Adam exults, O Master,* and Eve, redeemed now from bo***ge, cries out for joy:* “You are the One, O Christ, Who offer resurrection to all.”

Now and for ever and ever. Amen.

Kontakion, Tone 4: You shine as bright beacons,* O God-inspired and righteous saints of our Church.* By your encouraging example,* you serve communities of faithful throughout the Christian world.* Therefore we humbly bow our heads to you* thanking our great and all-gracious God* Who has made you our intercessors in heaven* where you pray for our souls.

Prokeimenon, Tone 1: Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, as we have hoped in You.
verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O you just; praise befits the righteous. (Psalm 32:22,1)
Prokeimenon, Tone 7: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His venerable ones.

Epistle Romans 2:10-16; Romans 8:28-39

Alleluia, Tone 1
verse: God gives me vindication, and has subdued peoples under me.
verse: Making great the salvation of the king, and showing mercy to His anointed, to David, and tom His posterity forever. (Psalm 17:48,51)
verse: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord; he shall delight exceedingly in His commandments.

Gospel Matthew 4:18-23; Matthew 5:1-16

Communion Hymn: Praise the Lord from the heavens;* praise Him in the highest. (Psalm 148:1)* Rejoice in the Lord, O you just;* praise befits the righteous.* Alleluia, alleluia,* alleluia. (Psalm 32:1)

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Church Mission Statement
We the community of Our Lady Perpetual Help and St. Basil Catholic Churches are of Eastern rite and Byzantine tradition.
We are committed to sharing our faith, tradition, and God's Light by embracing and living out God's two greatest commandments: love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, love your neighbor as yourself.
Our church embodies the Ukrainian spirit, culture, & heritage while welcoming all races, ethnicities, & nationalities.

05/30/2026

SAINT BASIL THE GREAT UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Bulletin
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Rev. Andriy Kasiyan Administrator. Deacon: Rev. Deacon Derek Wiertel **********************************************************************************************************
First Sunday after Pentecost. All Saints Sunday. May 31-June7. 2026
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Sun May 31 10:45 AM For Parishioners.
Mon–Wed June 1-3 Clergy Days
Sun June 07 10:45 AM Divine Liturgy for Parishioners
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PRAYERS are requested for those who are sick: Margaret Kolody, and for all our parishioners.
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The Annual Stamford Diocesan Charities Appeal is ending next Sunday. If you would like to make your donation please do so by Sunday June 7. There are forms for the Diocesan Charities donations on the table in the front vestibule. If using a check make it payable to the Stamford Diocese. Byzantine Rite Diocese Of Stamford. Donations memo Stamford Bishop's Appeal. Thank you for your support and generosity!
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$500 - LUC Scholarship Opportunity. The Niagara Frontier Council of the League of Ukrainian Catholics is proud to sponsor its Annual Monsignor Paul Iwachiw Scholarship. This $500 scholarship is available to any current and active member of our Ukrainian Catholic community who is also attending a private high school, presently enrolled in a college or university, or a prospective college student in the Fall of 2026. Applications are available in our Lackawanna, Lancaster Churches , and the deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
All parts of the applications must be completed to be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Father Andriy Kasiyan or Susan Szczublewski at (716) 435-9384 or email: [email protected].
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First Sunday after Pentecost: All Saints Sunday; The Holy Martyr Hermes.

DIVINE LITURGY
Troparion, Tone 8: You came down from on high, O Merciful One,* and accepted three days of burial* to free us from our sufferings.* O Lord, our life and our resurrection,* glory be to You!

Troparion, Tone 4:
Clothed as in purple and fine linen* with the blood of Your martyrs throughout the world,* Your Church cries out to You through them, O Christ God:* send down Your loving-kindness on Your people;* grant peace to Your community,* and to our souls great mercy.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

Kontakion, Tone 8:
O Lord, Master of nature,* the world offers You the godly martyrs as the first-fruits of nature.* By their supplications, through the Mother of God,* preserve Your Church and Your people in profound peace,* O most merciful One.

Prokeimenon, Tone 8:
Pray and give thanks to the Lord our God.
verse: In Judea God is known; His name is great in Israel. (Psalm 76:12,2)

Epistle – Hebrews 11:33-12:2

Alleluia, Tone 4
verse: The just cried out and the Lord heard them, and delivered them out of their afflictions.
verse: The afflictions of the just are many, and out of them all will the Lord deliver them. (Psalm 33:18,20)

Gospel – Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30

Communion Hymn:
Praise the Lord from the heavens;* praise Him in the highest. (Psalm 148:1)
Rejoice in the Lord, O you just;* praise befits the righteous. (Psalm 32:1) Alleluia, (3)

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Church Mission Statement
We the community of Our Lady Perpetual Help and St. Basil Catholic Churches are of Eastern rite and Byzantine tradition.
We are committed to sharing our faith, tradition, and God's Light by embracing and living out God's two greatest commandments: love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, love your neighbor as yourself.
Our church embodies the Ukrainian spirit, culture, & heritage while welcoming all races, ethnicities, & nationalities.

05/23/2026

Pentecost Sunday. May 24-31. 2026
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Sun May 24 10:45 AM For Parishioners and all Mothers.
Mon May 25 8:45 AM Holy Trinity. Memorial Day
Thur May 28 5:00 PM Divine Liturgy. Moleben to the Mother of God
Sun May 31 10:45 AM Divine Liturgy for Parishioners
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PRAYERS are requested for those who are sick: Margaret Kolody, and for all our parishioners.
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The Annual Stamford Diocesan Charities Appeal continue during the month May. There are forms for the Diocesan Charities donations on the table in the front vestibule. Please complete the form and return it with your donation in the Sunday Collection or mail it to the rectory. If using a check make it payable to the Stamford Diocese. Byzantine Rite Diocese Of Stamford. Donations memo Stamford Bishop's Appeal, of $100 or more will be printed in the Sower newspaper.
We hope this year we can increase the number of people supporting our Charity Appeal. We still need $675.00 for our goal $1,500.00 and $250.00 for St. Basil’s Church.
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Military Veterans' Banners: On Saturday, May 16, the city of Lackawanna presented honor banners to 3 of our parishioners: Master Sergeant Markian Slabyk (US Army & US Air Force), +Walter Babala (US Navy, WWII, Korea) and +Stephen Samardak (US Army, WWII) which are now displayed on the street lamppost near OLPH church.
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$500 - LUC Scholarship Opportunity. The Niagara Frontier Council of the League of Ukrainian Catholics is proud to sponsor its Annual Monsignor Paul Iwachiw Scholarship. This $500 scholarship is available to any current and active member of our Ukrainian Catholic community who is also attending a private high school, presently enrolled in a college or university, or a prospective college student in the Fall of 2026. Applications are available from any of our local Ukrainian Catholic parishes (Buffalo, Kenmore, Lackawanna, Lancaster), and the deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

All parts of the applications must be completed to be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Father Andriy Kasiyan or Susan Szczublewski at (716) 435-9384 or email: [email protected].
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Holy and Glorious Pentecost; The Descent of the Holy Spirit
DIVINE LITURGY

Antiphon 1—Psalm 18

The heavens tell the glory of God,* and the firmament declares the work of his hand.
Refrain: Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Savior save us!
Day to day pours forth the message* and night proclaims this knowledge to night.
Refrain. Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Savior save us!
Their utterance has gone forth into all the earth,* and their words unto the ends of the world.
Refrain. Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Savior save us!

Glory… Now… Only-begotten Son…

Antiphon 3—Psalm 20

O Lord, by Your power the king shall rejoice and greatly exult in Your salvation.
Troparion, Tone 8: Blessed are You, O Christ our God who revealed the fishermen as most wise by sending them the Holy Spirit; through them You caught the entire world. Loving Master, glory to You.
You gave him his heart’s desire and did not deny the request of his lips.
Troparion, Tone 8: Blessed are You……………..
For You have gone before him with gracious blessings, you have placed upon his head a crown of precious stones.
Troparion, Tone 8: Blessed are You………….

Entrance: Be exalted, O Lord, in Your strength; we will sing and make music to Your might.

Troparion, Tone 8: Blessed are You, O Christ our God who revealed the fishermen as most wise by sending them the Holy Spirit; through them You caught the entire world. Loving Master, glory to You.

Glory… Now…

Kontakion Tone 8: When the Most High came down and confused the tongues,* He parted the nations.* When He divided the tongues of fire,* He called all to unity;* thus with one voice* we glorify the All-holy Spirit.

Instead of the Trisagion:
All you, who have been baptized into Christ, you have put on Christ! Alleluia!

Prokeimenon, Tone 8 (Ps. 18)
Their utterance has gone forth into all the earth, and their words unto to the ends of the world.
verse: The heavens tell the glory of God, and the firmament declares the work of His hand.
Epistle: Acts 2:1-11
Alleluia, Tone 1 (Ps. 32). verse: By the Lord’s words the heavens were established, and by the Breath of His mouth all their host.
verse: The Lord has looked down from heaven and beheld the whole human race.

Gospel: John 7:37-53; 8:12-13 (NRSV)

Hymn to the Mother of God:
O my soul, magnify the one Divinity in three Persons.
Rejoice, O Queen, boast of the virgins and mothers, for every tongue, though capable and eloquent, cannot hymn you as is your due, and every mind is confounded in seeking to comprehend the way in which you gave birth. Wherefore with one accord we glorify you.

Communion Hymn: Your good Spirit will lead me to the land of righteousness. Alleluia (3).
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Church Mission Statement
We the community of Our Lady Perpetual Help and St. Basil Catholic Churches are of Eastern rite and Byzantine tradition.
We are committed to sharing our faith, tradition, and God's Light by embracing and living out God's two greatest commandments: love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, love your neighbor as yourself.
Our church embodies the Ukrainian spirit, culture, & heritage while welcoming all races, ethnicities, & nationalities.

05/16/2026

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea; May 17-24. 2026
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Sun May 17 10:45 AM For Parishioners and all Mothers.
Tue May 19 5:00 PM Divine Liturgy. Moleben to the Mother of God
Sun May 24 10:45 AM Divine Liturgy for Parishioners
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PRAYERS are requested for those who are sick: Margaret Kolody, and for all our parishioners.
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Stamford Diocesan Charities Appeal
Єпархіальних хариативна збірка Карітас Фонд – ми проовжуємо одноразову річну збірку звану „Фонд Владики” впродовж місяця Травня. Просимо бути щедрими у ваших пожертвах.
На столі у вестибюлі є бланки для пожертвувань єпархіальних благодійних організацій. Будь ласка, заповніть форму та поверніть її разом із вашою пожертвою під час недільної збірки коштів або надішліть поштою до парафіяльного будинку. Якщо ви використовуєте чек, випишіть його на ім'я Стемфордської єпархії (Byzantine Rite Diocese Of Stamford). Пожертви у розмірі 100 доларів США або більше будуть надруковані в газеті «Sower».
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The Annual Stamford Diocesan Charities Appeal continue during the month May. There are forms for the Diocesan Charities donations on the table in the front vestibule. Please complete the form and return it with your donation in the Sunday Collection or mail it to the rectory. If using a check make it payable to the Stamford Diocese. Byzantine Rite Diocese Of Stamford. Donations memo Stamford Bishop's Appeal, of $100 or more will be printed in the Sower newspaper.
We hope this year we can increase the number of people supporting our Charity Appeal. OUR GOAL: is $1,500 for OLPH Church and $700 for St.Basil’s Church. We already collected OLPH Church $ 255, St. Basils Church $300.
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On May 10 During the Divine Liturgy we remember all Mother’s Living and Deceased as we celebrated Mother’s Day. During the next two weeks there will be Divine Liturgies remembering all of the Mothers and special intentions from your envelopes.
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Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea; The Holy Apostle Andronicus and those with him; Blessed Hieromartyr Ivan Ziatyk

DIVINE LITURGY
First Antiphon
Clap your hands, all you nations;* shout to God with the voice of joy.
Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Saviour, save, us.
For the Lord most high is awesome,* a great king over all the earth.
Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Saviour, save, us.
He has subdued peoples to us,* and nations under our feet.
Through the prayers of the Mother of God, O Saviour, save, us.
God ascended amid shouts of joy;* the Lord at the sound of the trumpet.
Glory… Now… Only-Begotten Son…

Third Antiphon
Come, let us sing joyfully to the Lord,* let us acclaim God, our Saviour.
Son of God, who ascended in glory,* save us who sing to You: Alleluia.
Let us come before His face with praise,* and acclaim Him in psalms.
Son of God, who ascended in glory,* save us who sing to You: Alleluia.
For God is the great Lord,* the great king over all the earth.
Son of God, who ascended in glory,* save us who sing to You: Alleluia.

Entrance: Come, let us worship* and fall down before Christ.
Son of God, who ascended in glory,* save us who sing to You: Alleluia.

Troparion of the Resurrection, Tone 6: Angelic powers were upon Your tomb* and the guards became like dead men;* Mary stood before Your tomb* seeking Your most pure body.* You captured Hades without being overcome by it.* You met the Virgin and granted life.* O Lord, risen from the dead,* glory be to You!

Troparion of the Feast, Tone 4: You ascended in glory, O Christ our God,* giving joy to Your disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit,* and assuring them through your blessing* that You are the Son of God,* the Redeemer of the world.

Troparion , Tone 8: Christ our God, You are glorified above all,* You established our fathers as beacons on earth* and through them guided all of us to the true faith.* Glory to You, most compassionate Lord.

Glory be ……. Kontakion, Tone 8: The apostles’ preaching and the Fathers’ doctrine* confirmed the Church’s one faith,* and wearing the garment of truth* woven from theology that descends from on high,* she rightly imparts* the mystery of godliness* and sings its glory.
Now and for …..Kontakion of the Feast, Tone 6: When you had fulfilled Your plan for us* and united things on earth with those in heaven,* You ascended in glory, O Christ our God,* in no way distant, but remaining in separable,* You cried to those who love You:* I am with You and there is none against you.

Prokeimenon, Tone 4: Blessed are You, Lord God of our fathers, and praised and glorified is Your Name forever.
verse: For You are righteous in everything that You have done to us. (Daniel 3:26,27)

Epistle: Acts 20:16–18, 28–36 (NRSV)

Alleluia, Tone 1. verse: The God of gods, the Lord, spoke and summoned the earth from the rising of sun to its setting.
verse: Gather to Him His devout ones, who with sacrifice make covenant with Him. (Psalm 49:1,5)
Gospel: John 17:1-13 (NRSV)

Hymn to the Mother of God, T 5: O my soul, magnify the Lord who in glory ascended bodily into the heavens.

Irmos: O Mother of God,* you transcended both mind and word,* and in time, ineffably bore the Timeless One:* it is you who, with one accord,* we, the faithful, magnify.
Communion Hymn: Praise the Lord from the heavens;* praise Him in the highest. (Psalm 148:1)* Rejoice in the Lord, O you just;* praise befits the righteous. (Psalm 32:1) Alleluia, alleluia,* alleluia.

Instead of “We have seen the true light” and “Let our mouths be filled” we sing:
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, above all the earth be Your glory.

05/10/2026

Sunday of the Man Born Blind; May 10-17. 2026

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Sun May 10 10:45 AM For Parishioners and all Mothers.
Tue May 12 5:30 PM Moleben to the Mother of God
Thu May 14 4:45 PM Ascension of Our Lord. Divine Liturgy.
Sun May 17 10:45 AM Divine Liturgy for Parishioners

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PRAYERS are requested for those who are sick: Margaret Kolody, and for all our parishioners.
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Sunday, May 10 WE CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY

We keep in our hearts lovingly the mothers who are still with us, as well as our deceased mothers. A «Happy Mothers Day» to all mothers, grandmothers, Godmothers who sacrificed so much for others. Our best wishes and our prayers to all of them on this, their beautiful day! May our Immaculate Mother keep all mothers under the mantle of Her love and shower them with blessings today and always. Happy Mother’s Day many happy and blessed years! Многая Літа!

Rev. Andriy Kasiyan

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Stamford Diocesan Charities Appeal

The Annual Stamford Diocesan Charities Appeal will take place in the month May.
There are forms for the Diocesan Charities donations on the table in the front vestibule. Please complete the form and return it with your donation in the Sunday Collection or mail it to the rectory. If using a check make it payable to the Stamford Diocese. Donations of $100 or more will be printed in the Sower newspaper. We hope this year we can increase the number of people supporting our Charity Appeal. OUR GOAL: is $1,500 for OLPH Church and $700 for St. Basil’s Church.
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OLPH Church. The anniversary committee meeting is now rescheduled for Wednesday, May 13 at 5:45 PM, Divine Liturgy at 5:00 PM liturgy in anticipation for the following days feast day of The Ascension May 14. We realize this is a common dinner time, but it does allow those committee members who are working to be able to come to the meeting.

Sunday of the Man Born Blind;
The Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot.
DIVINE LITURGY

After Blessed be the Kingdom … Amen, the clergy sing the Paschal Troparion once and the people repeat it. Then, the clergy sing the first half, and the people conclude it.
Christ is risen from the dead,* trampling death by death,* and to those in the tombs* giving life.
Troparion of the Resurrection, Tone 5:
Let us the faithful acclaim and worship the Word,* co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit,* and born of the Virgin for our salvation.* For He willed to be lifted up on the cross in the flesh, to suffer death* and to raise the dead by His glorious resurrection.

Troparion of the apostle, Tone 3:
Holy apostle Simon, intercede with the merciful God* to grant forgiveness of sins to our souls.

Kontakion of the apostle, Tone 2:
With praises let all of us call blessed* the divinely eloquent Simon.* He diligently planted the teachings of wisdom in the hearts of the godly* and stands now at the throne of glory* rejoicing with the bodiless powers and praying unceasingly for all of us.

Glory...

Kontakion of the feast, Tone 4:
Blinded in the eyes of my soul,* I come to You, O Christ, like the man who was blind from birth,* and I cry in repentance:* You are the brilliant light of those in darkness.

Now and for...

Kontakion of Pascha, Tone 8:
Though You descended into a tomb, O Immortal One,* yet You destroyed the power of Hades;* and You rose as victor, O Christ God,* calling to the myrrh-bearing women: Rejoice!* and giving peace to Your Apostles:* You, who grant Resurrection to the fallen.”

Prokeimena : Tone 8—of the feast.
Pray and give thanks to the Lord our God.
verse: In Judea God is known; His name is great in Israel. (Psalm 76:12,2)
Their utterance has gone forth into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

Epistle: Acts 16:16-34

Alleluia, Tone 8:
verse (of the feast): Look upon me and have mercy on me.
verse: Direct my steps according to Your Word.
verse (of the apostle): The heavens shall confess Your wonders, O Lord, and Your truth in the church of the saints.

Gospel: John 9:1-38

Hymn to the Mother of God: The Angel cried out to the One full of Grace: O chaste Virgin, rejoice! And again I say, Rejoice! Your Son has risen from the tomb on the third day, and raised the dead. Let all people rejoice! Shine, shine, O new Jerusalem! For the glory of the Lord has risen upon you! Exult now and be glad, O Sion! And you, O chaste Mother of God, take delight in the resurrection of your Son.

Communion Hymn:
Receive the Body of Christ;* taste the fountain of immortality.* Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise Him in the highest.* Their utterance has gone forth into all the earth,* and their words unto the ends of the world.* Alleluia, (3) .

Instead of Blessed is He who comes… we sing:
Christ is risen from the dead,* trampling death by death,* and to those in the tombs* giving life.

Instead of We have seen the true light… we sing:
Christ is risen from the dead,* trampling death by death,* and to those in the tombs* giving life.

Instead of May our mouths be filled… we sing three times:
Christ is risen from the dead,* trampling death by death,* and to those in the tombs* giving life.

Instead of Blessed be the name of the Lord… we sing three times: Christ is risen from the dead,* trampling death by death,* and to those in the tombs* giving life.

At the dismissal, instead of Glory… Now and ever… we chant:
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling death by death,* and to those in the tombs giving life.

After the final Amen, the Troparion Christ is risen… is sung as at the beginning of the Liturgy, but with the addition: And to us He has granted life eternal;* we bow down before His resurrection on the third day.

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Church Mission Statement

We the community of Our Lady Perpetual Help and St. Basil Catholic Churches are of Eastern rite and Byzantine tradition.
We are committed to sharing our faith, tradition, and God's Light by embracing and living out God's two greatest commandments: love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, love your neighbor as yourself. Our church embodies the Ukrainian spirit, culture, & heritage while welcoming all races, ethnicities, & nationalities.

05/01/2026

Sunday of the Samaritan Woman; May 3-10. 2026
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Sun May 03 10:45 AM Divine Liturgy For Parishioners.
Tue May 05 5:00 PM Divine Liturgy.
Moleben to the Mother of God
Sun May 10 10:45 AM Divine Liturgy For Parishioners
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Envelope Collection for April 26: $..... Sincere thank you for your presence along with your spiritual and financial support!
***********************************************************************************************************************PRAYERS are requested for those who are sick: Margaret Kolody, and for all our parishioners.
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Prayers and Sacraments for the sick - If a family member is seriously ill at home or in a hospital, or unable to come to Church and would like to receive the Holy Sacrament of Confession and or Holy Communion, please call the parish office to arrange pastor’s visit.
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We would like to thank the family of John Kochmanski for their beautiful donation of the Censor and stand for St. Basil’s. This is a thoughtful way to help beautify our church .
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During the month of May we will be collecting for the Stamford Diocesan Appeal.
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Moleben to the Mother of God. May is the month dedicated to the Mother of God. Moleben will be the same day during May (look at the schedule). Please join us in prayer to our Heavenly Mother to beseech her protection and intercession for all of us. We can never cease to ask for our Blessed Mother’s intercession to her Son, asking for peace in the world and many blessings.
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We pray and sing after the Paschal (Resurrection) and during all our prayers and continue this until the Ascension of our Lord in 40 days. We pray and sign three times: Khrystos Voskrese iz mertvych,smertiju smert poprav, I suscym vo hrob’ich zyvot
Also during the Paschal Season until Pentecost Sunday We do not kneel in church. It is a tradition not to kneel from Resurrection Sunday until Pentecost to celebrate Christ’s triumph over death.

Sunday of the Samaritan Woman; The Repose of our Venerable Father Theodosius.

DIVINE LITURGY

After Blessed is the kingdom we sing:
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling death by death, and to those in the tombs, giving life, thrice.

Troparion, Tone 4—of the Resurrection:
When the disciples of the Lord learned from the angel the glorious news of the resurrection and cast off the ancestral condemnation, they proudly told the apostles: “Death has been plundered! Christ our God is risen, granting to the world great mercy.”

Troparion, Tone 8—of the saint:
Raised in virtue, O father Theodosius,* from childhood you loved the monastic life* and attained your desire courageously.* You lived in a cave adorning your life with fasting and radiance* and abided in prayer like the bodiless powers.* You shone like a beacon in the land of Rus’.* Entreat Christ God to save our souls.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

Kontakion, Tone 3—of the saint: Today we revere the star of Rus’, blessed Theodosius,* who shone from the east and came to the west;* for he enriched this whole land and all of us* with gentleness and miraculous wonders* by the practice and the grace of the monastic rule.
Now and for ever and ever. Amen.

Kontakion, Tone 8—of the feast : Drawn to the well by faith, the Samaritan woman beheld You, the Water of wisdom, and drinking abundantly of You, she inherited the heavenly Kingdom for ever, becoming everlastingly glorious.

Prokeimenon, Tone 3: Sing to our God, sing; sing to our King, sing
verse: Clap your hands, all you nations; shout unto God with the voice of joy.
Prokeimenon, Tone 7: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His venerable ones.
Epistle: Acts 11:19-26, 29-30 & Hebrews 13:7-16

Alleluia, Tone 4: verse: Poise yourself and advance in triumph and reign in the cause of truth, and meekness and justice.
verse: You have loved justice and hated iniquity.

verse: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord; he shall delight exceedingly in His commandments.
verse: His posterity shall be mighty upon the earth. (Psalm 111:1,2)

Gospel: John 5:1-15

Hymn to the Mother of God: The Angel cried out to the One full of Grace: O chaste Virgin, rejoice! And again I say, Rejoice! Your Son has risen from the tomb on the third day, and raised the dead. Let all people rejoice! Shine, shine, O new Jerusalem, for the glory of the Lord has risen upon you! Exult now and be glad, O Zion! And you, O chaste Mother of God, take delight in the resurrection of your Son.

Communion Hymn: Receive the Body of Christ;* taste the fountain of immortality.* Praise the Lord from the heavens;* praise Him in the highest.* The just man shall be in everlasting remembrance;* of evil hearsay he shall have no fear.* Alleluia (3).
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A PRAYER FOR PEACE IN UKRAINE

God is with the People of Ukraine in their fight to save their country from the evil forces that have come against them. They will be delivered. Gracious God, lead us from death to life, from falsehood to truth. Lead us from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Our Father… Hail Mary….
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Church Mission Statement
We the community of Our Lady Perpetual Help and St. Basil Catholic Churches are of Eastern rite and Byzantine tradition.
We are committed to sharing our faith, tradition, and God's Light by embracing and living out God's two greatest commandments: love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, love your neighbor as yourself.
Our church embodies the Ukrainian spirit, culture, & heritage while welcoming all races, ethnicities, & nationalities.

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