glory to jesus christ ♱ glory forever
St. Sophia Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church
Reverend Matthew Schroeder – Pastor
8312 White Oak Road, Garner NC 27529
919-376-8099
mail.stsophiaugcc@gmail.com
Upcoming Events:
September 13th is Praznyk Bake Sale Preperation Day! Starting at 9am we will be making pierogis for the bake sale. All are welcome! You can show what you know or learn how to make these famous Ukrainian delicacies and help others in preparation for our Praznyk Bake Sale. We speak both English and Ukrainian. Be ready to meet new friends!
September 19th is the feast day of our Patron Saint, St. Sophia! Food is available to order on our St. Sophia bake sale link. There is also a QR code available at the church near the candles. We are looking forward to seeing you all there!
Schedule of Divine Services: Our weekly services and events
St. Sophia is a Catholic church in full communion with the Pope of Rome. As such all Catholics properly disposed my receive communion. Attendance at the Sunday Divine Liturgy fulfills one’s obligation.
Confession is held 20 minutes prior to every liturgical service.
Monday 09/07
5pm Great Vespers with Lytiya
Tuesday 09/08
9am Divine Liturgy: Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
6pm Divine Liturgy
Wednesday 09/09
10am Divine Liturgy
Thursday 09/10
5pm Divine Liturgy
Friday 09/11
5pm Divine Liturgy
Saturday 09/12
10am Divine Liturgy
5:30 pm Vespers
Sunday 09/13
8:30 Am Divine Liturgy (English)
10:30 Divine Liturgy: Ukrainian
On behalf of the Shuey family and St. Sophia, we would like to thank the donors to Fr. Mark’s internment for their prayers and generosity that went well beyond any expectations. Thank you and may God repay you a hundredfold for your support.
Where It All Began
Welcome to Our Parish
With the completion of our church in 2022, two Ukrainian Greek-Catholic parishes in the greater Raleigh area combined into one. It is the uniting of St. Volodymyr and Olha, traditionally celebrated in the Ukrainian language, and St. Nicholas Mission, traditionally in English, that has given birth to St. Sophia. The new church is built on the same property originally purchased by St. Volodymyr and Olha. We are part of the St. Josaphat Eparchy of Parma, Ohio, under the leadership of Bishop Bohdan Danylo.
We hope you will come to see us and experience worship in our new church as a young parish!
her story, His plan
Who is St. Sophia
Sophia raised three daughters, Faith, Hope, and Agape, in Italy during the reign of Hadrian (117-138 A.D). Word of their life in God reached the Emperor, who, hearing they were in Rome, sent soldiers to bring them before him.
Faith, who was twelve years old, was brought to him first. She boldly condemned his shameless deeds and plots against Christians. The infuriated Emperor had her mercilessly beaten.
Next, Hope, confessing Christ as steadfastly as Faith, was beaten and cast into a raging furnace, but its fire went out upon touching her. She, too, died by the sword, giving thanks to God.
Agape was only nine years old, but was just as courageous and tenacious as her sisters. She was hung on a gallows and chained. She was then thrown into a furnace, from which she was delivered by an angel, and finally, beheaded.
Sophia rejoiced in spirit to see her daughters in the abodes of the rightous, but sorrow overwhelmed her heart. Her soul returned to God a few days later at her daughters’ tomb.
On the 17th of Semptember, we celebrate their memories.
Worship With Us
Enjoy the Divine Liturgy and other liturgical services with our community.
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Address
8312 White Oak Road, Garner NC 27529
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Phone
919-376-8099
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mail.stsophiaugcc@gmail.com