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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. 14 Apr. FOURTH SUNDAY of the GREAT FAST. TONE 4. Venerable JOHN of the “LADDER” (LISTVYCHNYK). Ven. MARY the Egyptian (522) Martyrs GERONCIUS & BASILIDES (3rd C.) Righteous ACHAZ. Abbot MACARIUS of Pelecete (840) Ven. GERONTIUS, canonarch of the Kyiv Caves. DIVINE LITURGY of St. Basil the Great.
Hebrews 6:13-20 & Ephesians 5:9-19 Mark 9:17-31 & Matthew 4:25-5:12
Welcome all for the Coffee Hour – Запрошуємо на каву
UOL meeting during the coffee hour

Mon. 15 Apr. Ven. Titus the Wonderworker (9th c.).
Is. 37:33–38:6 Gen. 13:12-18 Prov. 14:27–15:4

Tue. 16 Apr.         Virgin-martyr Theodosia of Tyre and Martyr Irene (308).
Is. 40:18-31                                  Gen. 15:1-15                        Prov. 15:7-19
6:30 PM                MOLEBEN FOR UKRAINE (St. John the Baptist, Northampton).

Wed. 17 Apr. St. Joseph the Hymnographer of Sicily (883).
Is. 41:4-14 Gen. 17:1-9 Prov. 15:20–16:9

Thu. 18 Apr.          Venerable Plato, abbot of the Studion (813).
Is. 42:5-16                                      Gen. 18:20-33                    Prov. 16:17–17:17
5:00 PM                  CANON OF ST. ANDREW OF CRETE

Fri. 19 Apr.              St. Methodius, Equal-to-the Apostles, enlightener of Slavs (885).
Is. 45:11-17                                   Gen. 22:1-18                        Prov. 17:17–18:5
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. 20 Apr.              Glorification of the Birth-Giver of God (Akafist Saturday).
Heb. 9:24-28             Mk. 8:27-31
9:00 AM                     AKAFIST TO THE BIRTH-GIVER OF GOD
5:00 PM                     GREAT VESPERS.

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.

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

Hедільне Євангеліє: Марка 10:32-45. 32 Коли вони були в дорозі, йдучи до Єрусалима, Ісус ішов попереду них, а вони жахалися і, йдучи за Ним слідом, боялися. 33 Покликавши знову дванадцятьох, Він почав їм говорити про те, що буде з Ним: ось ми йдемо до Єрусалима, і Син Людський виданий буде первосвященикам і книжникам, і осудять Його на смерть, і видадуть Його язичникам; 34 і знущатимуться з Нього, і битимуть Його, і обплюють Його, і уб’ють Його; і на третій день воскресне. 35 Тоді підійшли до Нього Яків та Іоан, сини Зеведеєві, і сказали: Учителю, ми хочемо, щоб Ти зробив нам, про що попросимо. 36 Він сказав їм: що хочете, щоб Я зробив вам? 37 Вони сказали Йому: дай нам одному праворуч від Тебе, а другому ліворуч від Тебе сісти у славі Твоїй. 38 Ісус же сказав їм: не знаєте, чого просите. Чи можете пити чашу, яку Я п’ю, і хрещенням, яким Я хрещусь, хреститися? 39 Вони відповіли Йому: можемо. Ісус же сказав їм: чашу, яку Я п’ю, вип’єте, і хрещенням, яким Я хрещусь, охреститеся; 40 але щоб сісти праворуч і ліворуч від Мене — не від Мене залежить, а кому уготовано. 41 І, почувши, десять почали гніватись на Якова та Іоана. 42 Ісус же, покликавши їх, сказав їм: ви знаєте, що ті, яких називають князями народів, панують над ними, і вельможі їхні володіють ними. 43 Але між вами нехай не буде так: хто хоче бути більшим між вами, нехай буде вам слугою. 44 І хто хоче бути першим між вами, нехай буде всім рабом. 45 Бо і Син Людський не для того прийшов, щоб Йому служили, але щоб послужити і віддати душу Свою за визволення багатьох.

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!