Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Ukrainian Orthodox Church
1301 Newport Avenue, Northampton, PA
Schedule of Services
Слава Ісусу Христу! Навіки Слава!     Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!    
Молімось за мир в Україні.                    Let us pray for peace in Ukraine  
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Liturgical Meneion & Scripture Readings 
(Apostle’s Fast)
Fri. 20 June            Martyrs Inna, Pinna, & Rimma, disciples of Apostle Andrew
Rom. 5:17–6:2                                                Mt. 9:14-17
Sat. 21 June            Hieromartyr Terence (Tertius), bishop of Iconium (1st c.).
Rom. 3:19-26                                                   Mt. 7:1-8
09:00 AM                  Memorial Litiya for all who are buried in Parish Cemetery
05:00 PM                  GREAT VESPERS.
Sun. 22 June            SECOND SUNDAY after PENTECOST. ALL SAINTS of UKRAINE. TONE 1. Hieromartyr EUSEBIUS, Bishop of Samosata  Martyrs ZENO and his servant ZENAS of Philadelphia  Martyrs GALACTEON, JULIANA, and SATURNINUS of Constantinople.   
Romans 2:10-16     Matthew 4:18-23
09:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY.  Sun. 22 June.  
Mon. 23 June          Martyr Agrippina of Rome (253-260).
Rom. 7:1-13             Mt. 9:36–10:8
Tue. 24 June            Nativity of St. John the Baptist.
Rom. 13:11-14:4      Lk. 1:1-25, 57-68, 76, 80;
06:30 PM                  Moleben for Peace in Ukraine (Our Church).
Wed. 25 June          Martyrs Febronia(Nisibis) & Gallicianus(Patrician in Egypt).
Rom. 8:2-13             Mt. 10:16-22
Thu. 26 June            St. David of Thessalonica (540). St. John, bishop of the Goths in Crimea. Rom. 8:22-27  Mt. 10:23-31
06:00 PM                  Movie evening: “Becoming truly human”.
Fri. 27 June              Sampson the Hospitable. St. Joanna the Myrrh-bearer.
Rom. 9:6-19              Mt. 10:32-36 – 11:1
Sat. 28 June             Xenophon, abbot in Robeika. Paul, Physician of Corinth  
Rom. 3:28 – 4:3        Mt. 7:24 – 8:4
05:00 PM                   GREAT VESPERS.
Sun. 29 June            09:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY. Feast of Saint Peter and Paul.
After the coffee: movie “Becoming truly human” (for those who can’t come on Thursday)
  • A directory of parishioners’ names and addresses is now available in the vestibule for those who would like to send cards or good wishes.
  • 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.

- Congratulations to our 2025 college graduates here.

- Pysanky Workshop Photos here for the 3/22/25 workshop.

- 2025 Pyrohy schedule: We have finished making pierogies before the summer holidays. Thank you very much to everyone who continually helped and volunteered to support our parish. May God bless and reward you for your generosity!

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.

- Sight and Sound Theater trip to see Daniel with Archbishop Daniel here!

- David and Elizabeth's Birthday Party photos here.

- 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 with Instructors Christina Deutsch and Jessie Hnatow. Each attendee left the church hall with a colorful, symbolic, completed pysanka, continuing the culture and rich traditions of our ancestors! . 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 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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- Go to the Assumption Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/avmuocoftheusa/) to see 2023 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)

 -PHOTOS from the 2023 Nativity here!

- PHOTOS from the 2022 St. Nicholas Program here!

 - 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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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.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

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!

 

 

 

Monthly Calendar and Church Service Schedule
 
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