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Very Important UPDATE! - Our Hierarchs granted their approval and blessings to transition to the New Julian Calendar! See the official letters and Holiday changes HERE!

Questions about Fasting? Click here to read “Holy Orthodox Church: The Great Lent Ultimate Fasting Guide”

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- Register here to view a free presentation that discusses the evolution of creating pysanky . Artist and ethnographer Sofika Zielyk explains how, in time of war, pysanky can be seen as a metaphor for Ukraine and its people. Fragile, yet formidable, they are all intent on persevering and overcoming in their existential fight against evil.

- Pysanky Workshops – 22 participants attended succesful workshops on March 9, 2024 with instructors Christina Deutsch and Jessie Hnatow. Each attendee left the church hall with a colorful, symbolic, completed pysanka. Click on the Assumption Facebook page for photos.

- Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God and David Kravchenko's baptism here!

- Congratulations to this year’s high school graduates Isabelle Sawarynski, Adrianna Truss and University graduate Anthony Sawarynski. We wish you all the best. May God lead you! (See Photos here.)

-Congratulations to Ella and Jack Misko in occasion of the First Confession! May God bless you on your path of spiritual development.(See Photos here.)

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-Varenyky/pierogi production dates: April 25, May 9, 23. Call Helen for your orders at 610-261-4575 by the Sunday before production. See Events.

- We had a fun evening for a worthwhile cause! The Keith Rippey Jazz Quartet quartet fund raiser for medical supplies for Ukraine Saturday Jan. 21st! (See EVENTS)

- Celebrate AVMUOC events with photos by Kate Duffy Photography, LLC. Click HERE , enter your name and email, view and/or download. (10/24/21-9/24/22)

- PHOTOS FROM THE 101st ANNIVERSARY HEIRARCHICAL DIVINE LITURGY AND CELEBRATION AT THE NORTHAMPTON EVENT AND BANQUET CENTER - 09/24/22 HERE

- Photos of special events, church council, UOL, and Sisterhood members on Our Church Family!

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Слава Ісусу Христу! Навіки Слава! Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

Let’s pray for peace in Ukraine Молімось за мир в Україні

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LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON US - Oh MARY, MOTHER OF GOD PRAY FOR US!

IF YOU WANT TO HELP UKRAINE, PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS DIRECTLY TO THE UOC OF THE USA FUNDRAISING (HERE). MAY GOD HIMSELF REPAY YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS HELP FOR OUR MOTHERLAND WHO SUFFERS FROM THE WAR WITH RUSSIAN OCCUPANTS! DONATE VIA PAYPAL HERE!!

Tune in to our news, announcements, and online Facebook Livestream Liturgies HERE!

NOTE: You do NOT need to have a Facebook account to view the online service. When you go to the Assumption of Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church page, if you are not logged in, it may prompt you to log in, but you can simply click “Not Now” and the login pop up will disappear.

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We are a parish of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA under the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople and our doors and hearts are open to you and your family! Our church follows the Julian (Old) Calendar. All Orthodox Christians are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Blessed Sacraments of Repentance and Eucharist. See the bulletin tab for all liturgical information regarding feasts and commemorations.

Do you love God and desire a deeper union in Him through Christ? Are you moved by the beauty of traditional architecture, iconography, and liturgy? Do you love to experience warm, family-friendly fellowship, to hear good music and Christ-centered preaching, to participate in enriching adult education and to offer the same to your children? If so, then "Come and See" us! It would be a blessing if you could visit us and we encourage you to come back as often as you can. Perhaps you will find our parish to be your spiritual home!

Get step-by-step walking or driving directions to our church. 1) click HERE 2) enter your starting point 3) click on Get Directions

Visit the 360° Virtual Tour of our church by opening the "360 Virtual Tour" page. It is a fully immersive, sharable virtual reality tour of our church building. Enjoy a glimpse of the beauty and majesty within our church.

Greeters for the month: Margaret Leindecker, John Hnatow, Karen Osmun, Mike Hnatow, Kathy Kuchinos, Karen Kankula, Lexi Ost

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Sun. 21 Apr. FIFTH SUNDAY of the GREAT FAST. Venerable MARY of Egypt (530) Tone 5. Apostles of the 70: HERODION, AGABUS, AEYNCRITUS, RUFUS, PHLEGON, HERMES. Martyr PAUSILIPPUS of Heraclea (117). CELESTINE, Pope of Rome (432) RUFUS the Obedient of the Caves.
Hebrews 9: 11-14 & Galatians 3:23-29 Mark 10:32-46 & Luke 7:36-50
DIVINE LITURGY of St. Basil the Great.
Welcome all for the Coffee Hour – Запрошуємо на каву
Sisterhood meeting during the coffee hour
5:00 PM PASSIA – the Divine Suffering of Christ (Holy Protection, Allentown).
THE BULLETIN IS SPONSORED IN MEMORY OF MARTIN SHESKA BY MARTHA AND MICHAEL MISKO.

Mon. 22 Apr. St. Theodore the Sykeote, Bishop of Anastasiopolis
Is. 48:17–49:4 Gen. 27:1-41 Prov. 19:16-25

Tue. 23 Apr.             Holy Glorious Greatmartyr, Victorybearer, and Wonderworker George - Today we switch to the New Calendar. Our Hierarchs granted their approval and blessings to transition to the New Julian Calendar! See the official letters and Holiday changes HERE!
Is. 49:6-10                   Gen. 31:3-16                  Prov. 21:3-21
6:30 PM                      MOLEBEN FOR UKRAINE (St. Josaphat, Bethlehem).

Wed. 24 Apr.          Martyr Sabbas Stratelates & those with him
Is. 58:1-11                   Gen. 43:26-31; 45:1-16            Prov. 21:23–22:4
4:30 PM                      Confessions
5:00 PM                   LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS. Welcome all to the common soup supper after Service. (Please volunteer for the next soup).

Sat. 27 Apr.              THE RESURRECTION OF THE RIGHTEOUS LAZARUS.
Heb. 12:28–13:8         Jn. 11:1-45
9:00 AM                      DIVINE LITURGY
5:00 PM                      GREAT VESPERS.

Sun. 28 Apr. PALM SUNDAY. THE ENTRY OF THE LORD INTO JERUSALEM. Apostles Jason and Sosipater of the Seventy. Martyrs DADA, MAXIMUS, and QUINCTILIAN at Dorastolum (286). St. Cyril, bishop of Turiv (1183). Phil. 4:4-9 Jn. 12:1-18
Welcome all for the Coffee Hour – Запрошуємо на каву. (Making palm crosses).

Mon. 29 Apr. GREAT MONDAY. St. Memnon the Wonderworker of Corfu (2nd c.). Mt. 21:18-43 Mt. 24:3-35

Tue. 30 Apr. GREAT TUESDAY. Apostle James, brother of St. John Theologian (44). Mt. 22:15 - 23:39 Mt. 24:36 - 26:2
06:30 PM MOLEBEN FOR UKRAINE (BETHLEHEM).

Wed. 01 May        GREAT WEDNESDAY. St. Tamara, queen of Georgia (1213).                                            Jn. 12:17-50                                                      Mt. 26:6-16
04:00 PM                   Natural Krashanka easter egg workshop (details on the news page)
06:00 PM                   HOLY UNCTION – SACRAMENT OF HEALING (Our Church)

Thu. 02 May          GREAT THURSDAY. THE MYSTICAL SUPPER.
                                           Jn. 13:1-11                                                          Jn. 13:12-17
09:00 AM                   COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST LITURGY (VESPERAL)
06:00 PM                   MATINS WITH 12 PASSION GOSPELS

Fri. 03 May            GREAT FRIDAY. St. Theodosius, founder of monasticism in Kyiv (1074)
09:00 AM                   ROYAL HOURS
06:00 PM                   VESPERS, PROCESSION AND PLACING THE HOLY SHROUD

Sat. 04 May GREAT SATURDAY. Virgin-martyr Pelagia of Tarsus in Asia Minor (287). 03:00 PM VESPERAL LITURGY. BLESSING OF PASCHAL FOOD (HALL)

Sun. 05 May THE BRIGHT RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. PASCHA.
07:30 AM THE MIDNIGHT OFFICE. THE MATINS OF PASCHA. LITURGY.
BLESSING OF PASCHAL FOOD (IN THE CHURCH HALL).
COMMON MEAL OF THE BLESSED FOOD “SVIACHENE”.

Communion is provided to Orthodox Christians who receive It ONLY in Orthodox Churches.

Make a list of the living and deceased and bring to the Altar. We’ll pray for them during Liturgy.

For pastoral visits at home or hospital please contact Fr. Oleg.

Additions in Ukrainian

Additions in Ukrainian

Недільне Євангеліє. Івана 12:1-18. Ісус же за шість днів до Пасхи прийшов у Вифанію, де був Лазар померлий, якого Він воскресив з мертвих. 2 Там приготували Йому вечерю, і Марфа прислуговувала, а Лазар був одним з тих, що возлежали з Ним. 3 Марія ж, узявши літр нардового чистого дорогоцінного мира, помазала ноги Ісуса і обтерла волоссям своїм ноги Його; і дім наповнився пахощами мира. 4 Тоді один з учеників Його, Іуда Симонів Іскаріот, який хотів видати Його, сказав: 5 а чому б було не продати це миро за триста динаріїв і не роздати убогим? 6 Сказав же він це не тому, що піклувався про убогих, а тому, що був злодієм. Він мав при собі грошову скриньку і носив, що туди вкидали. 7 Ісус же сказав: залиште її; вона зберегла це на день погребіння Мого. 8 Бо вбогих завжди маєте з собою, а Мене не завжди. 9 Багато юдеїв дізналися, що Він там, і прийшли не тільки заради Ісуса, але щоб бачити і Лазаря, якого Він воскресив з мертвих. 10 Первосвященики ж змовились убити і Лазаря, 11 бо через нього багато хто відходив від юдеїв і вірував в Ісуса. 12 На другий день багато народу прийшло на свято; почувши, що Ісус іде в Єрусалим, 13 взяли пальмове віття, вийшли назустріч Йому і викликували: осанна! Благословен, Хто йде в ім’я Господнє, Цар Ізраїлів! 14 Ісус же, знайшовши осля, сів на нього, як написано: 15 не бійся, дочко Сионська! Ось Цар твій гряде, сидячи на молодому ослі. 16 Ученики Його спочатку не зрозуміли цього, але коли прославився Ісус, тоді згадали, що так було про Нього написано, і це зробили Йому. 17 Народ, що був з Ним раніш, свідчив, що Він викликав Лазаря із гробу і воскресив його з мертвих. 18 Тому і зустрів Його народ, бо чув, що Він сотворив це чудо.

ATTENTION! - Should there be any inclement winter weather, please check HERE for any cancellations or postponements of services or events. Cancellations will also be posted on Channel 69 – WFMZ-TV.

Please be advised that we will do our best with snow and ice removal on the church property. However please use good judgment and caution when icy weather is forecast; your safety is important to us all!