Services and Calendar

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

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

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

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meneion & Scriptures (THE NATIVITY FAST)

Sun. 08 Dec. 24th SUNDAY after PENTECOST. Tone 7. Ven. PATAPIUS of Thebes. Holy Apostles of the 70: SOSTHENES, APOLLOS, CEPHAS,
Ephesians 2: 14-22 Luke 17: 12-19

Mon. 09 Dec.        Conception by St. Anna of Holy Theotokos. Prophetess Anna.
                              1 Thess. 1:1-10                                                         Mk. 8:11-21
05:00 PM              Akathist to the Mother of God for health of the afflicted.

Tue. 10 Dec.         Martyrs Menas, Hermogenes, & Eugraphus. Martyr Gemellus.
                             1 Thess. 1:10–2:2                                                  Mk. 8:22-26
06:30 PM              Moleben for Peace in Ukraine (St. John the Baptist)

Wed. 11 Dec. Daniel the Stylite of Constantinopole. Martyr Mirax of Egypt.
2 Thess. 2:1-12 Mk. 8:30-34

Thu. 12 Dec. St. Spyridon the Wonderworker of Tremithon (348).
2 Thess. 2:13 – 3:5 Mk. 9:10-16

Fri. 13 Dec. Virgin-martyr Lucy (304). Ven. Arsenius (8-10th c.).
2 Thess. 3:6-18 Mk. 9:33-41

Sat. 14 Dec.         Martyrs Apollonius, Philemon, Arianus, & Theoctychus.
                             Gal.1:3-10                                                                    Lk.14:1-11
01:00 PM              UOL fellowship in Bethlehem. Details downstairs.
04:00 PM              GREAT VESPERS.

Sun. 15 Dec. 09:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY. “Journey to Fullness” series.
St. Nicholas is coming to our parish on December 15! Welcome all the youth to greet him!

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.

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

- 2024 Pyrohy schedule: Dec. 19, Jan. 9. First come, first served(until we reach 250 doz.). Please call Helen Crayosky at 610-261-4575 with your order. (no texts or email please). Leave your name, phone number and quantity. Note: You will receive a confirmation/reminder call 5 days in advance. $10.00 per dozen - exact cash or check payable to Sisterhood.

Pick-up between 10:00 AM –12:00 PM at the church. If you do not pick up by 1:00 PM on the pickup date, your order will be sold to people on the waitlist.

-- 2024 Essay Contest photos of UOL here: WINNER – Alexandra Ost. Participation Danica Ost and Elizabeth Kravchenko.

- 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 – Great job ladies! 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. See the Assumption Facebook page to see workshop photos. Go to this Facebook page to see 2023 workshop photos.

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

- Congratulations to this year’s 2024 graduates Andrii Semenovitch, Lexi Ost, and Sabrina Ost. (See Photos here.) Also, see 2023 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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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Huge Thank You to Jessie Hnatow and Christina Deutsch for conducting two more successful pysanky workshops. By the end of the day, each participant went home with two beautiful holiday eggs, continuing the culture and rich traditions of our ancestors! Go to the Assumption (https://www.facebook.com/avmuocoftheusa/posts/pfbid02ReorEQbZy2GScFzmLGW6D2KESfyZjx5Ug7jtvDr2ioKvRhxqo3JJRD95PyXFENwQl) to see workshop photos.

- 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!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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). CHECK OR CASH). MAY GOD HIMSELF REPAY YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS HELP FOR OUR MOTHERLAND WHO SUFFERS FROM THE WAR WITH RUSSIAN OCCUPANTS! DONATE VIA PAYPAL HERE!!

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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!

Info about Lent

- Download Ukrainian Orthodox Word: Great Lent Edition: https://www.uocofusa.org/files/publications/UOW/2024/MARCH-UOW-2024.pdf

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

- View the "Road to Pascha" Graphic here