Assumption of the Virgin Mary

ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE OF CONSTANTINOPLE AND NEW ROME 1301 Newport Avenue Northampton, Pennsylvania 18067

V. Rev. Bazyl Zawierucha, Rector Proto-deacon Mychail Sawarynski Telephones: Church Office… (610) 262-2882 Church Fax/Kitchen/Hall… (610) 262-0552 Fr. Bazyl’s Residence… (610) 882-2488 Protodeacon Mychail’s Residence… (610) 262-3876 Websites: holyassumption.org ukrainianorthodoxchurchusa.org lvorthodox.wordpress.com E-mail: Parish… [email protected] Fr. Bazyl… [email protected] Protodeacon Mychail… [email protected] Webmaster, John Hnatow… [email protected] ======19 (6th) February, 2017 MEATFARE SUNDAY. SUNDAY OF THE LAST JUDGEMENT. Tone 2 POST-FEAST OF THE MEETING OF THE LORD. Ven. BUCOLUS, bishop of Smyrna (c. 100). Virgin-martyr DOROTHEA and Companions (288-300). 1 Cor. 8, 8 – 9, 2 Mt. 25, 31-46 2 Tropar of the Resurrection, Tone 2 When You descended to death, Life Immortal, You slayed Hades with the splendour of Your Divinity. And when from the depths You raised the dead, all the Powers of Heaven cried out: Giver of life, Christ our God, glory to You.

Tropar of the Feast, Tone 1 Rejoice, Virgin Birth-Giver of God, Full of Grace; from you shone the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, enlightening those who sat in darkness. Rejoice and be glad, Righteous Elder Simeon; you accepted in your arms the Redeemer of our souls, Who grants us Resurrection.

Glory… Kondak of the Triodion, Tone 1 When You come to the earth in Glory O God, all creation will tremble. The river of fire will flow before Your Judgement Seat. The books will be opened and all secrets disclosed. Deliver me then from the unquenchable fire and count me worthy to stand at Your Right Hand, Most Righteous Judge.

Now and ever… Kondak of the feast, Tone 1 By Your Birth, Christ our God, You sanctified the Virgin’s womb and blessed Simeon’s hands – and now you have saved us. Grant peace in the midst of aggression to Your community and strengthen the people embraced by Your Love, Only Lover of all Mankind.

Prokimen of the Triodion, Tone 3 Great is our Lord and great is His power. Let us shout with joy to God our Saviour. 3 Verse: Praise the Lord, for a psalm is good: let praise be sweet unto our God.

Alleluia Verses of the Triodion, Tone 8 Come let us rejoice in the Lord. Let us shout with joy to God our Saviour.

Instead of “It is right in truth” Virgin Birth-Giver of God, Hope of all Christians; Protect, preserve and save all who hope in you. Irmos, Tone 3: In the shadow and letter of the law, let us, the faithful, discern a prototype: Every male child who opens the womb shall be sanctified to God. Therefore, the First- Born Word and Son of the Father without beginning and the First Born Child of an Unwedded Mother, we magnify.

Communion Hymns Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him in the highest. Alleluia (3X).

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LITURGICAL SCHEDULE, SCRIPTURE READINGS, MENEION:

Sunday, 19 (6th) February MEATFARE SUNDAY, OF THE LAST JUDGEMENT. Tone 2 8:30 a.m. Third & Sixth Hours Holy Mystery of Repentance 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Litiya: Tyler Pavlinsky

Monday, 20 (7th) February Cheesefare Ven. Parthenius, bishop of Lampsacus (IV cent.). 3 Jn. 1, 1-15 Lk. 19, 29-40; 22, 7-13 4 Tuesday, 21 (8th) February Cheesefare All the Venerable Fathers, lit up with great deeds. Great-martyr Theodore Stratelates (319). Prophet Zechariah of the 12 Minor Prophets (520 B.C.). Jude, 1, 1-10 Lk. 22, 39-42, 45- 23, 1

Wednesday 22 (9th) February Cheesefare Martyr Nicephorus of Antioch (c. 257). Hieromaryrs Marcellus, bishop of Sicily; Philagrius, bishop of Cyprus; and Pancratius, bishop of Taormina; disciples of Apostle Peter (I cent.). Ven. Pancratius, hieromonk of the Kyiv Caves (XIII cent.). Joel 2, 12-26 Joel 4, 12-21

Thursday, 23 (10th) February Cheesefare Hieromartyr Charalampius, bishop of Magnesia in Thessaly (202). Ven. Prochorus of the Kyiv Caves (1107). St. Anna, wife of prince Yaroslav (1050). Jude 1, 11-25 Lk. 23, 1-34, 44-56

Friday, 24 (11th) February Cheesefare Hieromartyr Blaise, bishop of Sebaste (316). Zech. 8, 7-17 Zech. 8, 19-23

Saturday, 25 (12th) February Cheesefare All the Venerable Fathers, lit up with great deeds. St. Meletius, archbishop of Antioch (381). Rom. 14, 19-26 Mt. 6, 1-13 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy Welcome and veneration of the Myrrh-streaming icon of the Mother of God “Tender Heart”. St. Andrew’s Memorial Church, S. Bound Brook, NJ 5:00 p.m. Great Vespers Examination of conscience and holy absolution.

Sunday, 26 (13th) February Cheesefare Sunday. Sunday of Forgiveness. Tone 3 8:30 a.m. Third & Sixth Hours Holy Mystery of Repentance 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 5:00 p.m. Forgiveness Vespers 5 ======NECROLOGY: 19 Feb… John Volskyj (’28), Anna Poticha (’56), Justine Czerkas (’76), Archb. IOV Skakalskyj (’74) 20 Feb… Ilia Sawka (’47), Ronald Zarayko (’77), Fr. Mykola Cherniawsky (’91), Helen Kulchycky (’10) 22 Feb… Mary Plaska (’58), Sophie Fedko (’61), Paul Reznick (’86), Tylar Pavlinsky (’16) 23 Feb… Alexander Chuhij (’30), Fenny Magerka (’56), John Fedko (’58), Bishop JOSEPH Zhuk (’34). 24 Feb… Nancy Fogel (’39) 25 Feb… Fr. Myron Pacholok (’91)

MEMORY ETERNAL! – VICHNAJA PAMJAT’!

BIRTHDAYS: 19 Feb… Michael Misko, Alexander Pypiuk 24 Feb… Alexander Grason

MNOHAJA LITA! MANY YEARS!

WE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF: Fr. Vasyl’ Dovgan, Joan Molnar, Michael Smallen,Vladimir & Emma Krasnopera, Walter & Tessie Kuchinos, Brendan Phillips, Jessie Hnatow, Jessica Meashock, Patricia Jones, Wasyl Hewko, Adam Hewko, Betty Hendrickson, Andrew Thaxton, Helen Sodl, Fr. John Harvey, Michelle Pierzga, Susan Ferretti, Matthew Vitushinsky, Micah Brickler, Mary Lee Leszczuk, Melanie Unger, Janet Woyewoda, Beth Seremula, Ron Mankos.

TODAY, 19 FEBRUARY: LUNCHEON, following Divine Liturgy is sponsored by the Pavlinsky family in loving memory of +Tyler Pavlinsky on occasion of anniversary of his falling asleep in the Lord. Memory Eternal!

SUNDAY, 19 MARCH: Parish Lenten Retreat, 2:00-3:30 p.m. (sponsored by the Sr. UOL), followed by Pan-Orthodox Lenten Vespers and agape refreshments. The retreat master will be Fr. Anthony Perkins who will speak on the topic of “Orthopraxis in a non-Orthodox Society”. All are welcome to attend.

HISTORIC FLOODING IN SAN DIEGO, CA: 6 As a result of widespread flooding, 16-23 January, our Protection of the Birth-Giver of God Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s sacred space, rectory and parish hall were flooded and damaged. Preliminary insurance reports show a lack of financial assistance that the parish will receive from the provider. The Consistory of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA has sent put an appeal to all parishes to offer timely assistance to our community in San Diego, CA. Our parish council appeals to your generosity and has designated the next 4 weeks’ second collection: 12, 19, 26 February and 5 March, to go towards a donation to the Protection parish. Private donations may be sent to: Pokrova UOC – San Diego, CA Flood Relief Fund, Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, P.O. Box 495, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: Thursday, 9 March at 7:00 PM

PYSANKY WORKSHOP: Saturday, 11 March, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $10.00 per person if you bring your own supplies (kistka, wax, cancandle & candle holder). $20.00 per person for class including beginner kit. Note: children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Register: Call Helen Crayosky at (610) 261-4574. Register by 4 March since class size is limited.

THE PARISH will be publishing a directory of parishioners. Please inform us of any changes to your addresses, emails or telephone numbers.

PENNY PARTY – Sunday, February 19th at 11:00 a.m. – sponsored by the UOL. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Refreshments available – hot dogs, soda, snacks, Bring your pennies along and silver coins and have some fun! See Helen or Cathy Crayosky if you have questions.

ATTENTION! Should there be any inclement winter weather please check the Parish Website – holyassumption.org – for any cancellations or postponements of Church Services or events. Cancellations will also be posted on Channel 69-TV and their website. Alternately, call Fr. Bazyl (610) 882-2488 or Martha Misko (610) 262-5292 for information. 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!

PYROHY PRODUCTION FOR THE YEAR 2017: 7 Dates: Mar. 2nd, 16th; Apr. 6th, 20th; May 4th, 18th. Price, $7.00 per dozen. Please call Helen Crayosky, (610) 261-4575, with your order. Leave your name, phone number and quantity. Note: Orders deadline is noon of the Sunday before production.

OCMC AGAPE CANISTER: $11.00.

SCHEDULE FOR RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION CLASSES: Mrs. Linda Winters: February19th – 11:00 AM; 26th – 9:00 AM March 5th – 11:00 AM; 12th – 9:00 AM; 19th – 11:00 AM; 26th – 9:00 AM April 2nd – 11:00 AM; 9th – 11:00 AM; 23rd – 9:00 AM; 30th – 9:00 AM May 7th – 11:00 AM; 14th – 9:00 AM; 21st – 11:00 AM; 28th – no class June 4th – 11:00 AM; 11th – 9:00 AM

Ms. Bettyanne Woyewoda: Group A: February 26th; March 12th, 26th; April 9th, 23rd; May 7th, 21st; June 4th Group B: February 19th; March 5th, 19th; April 2nd, 30th; May 14th, 28th; June 11th

THE NEW PRAYER BOOK OF THE U. O. C. of U. S. A. in both English and Ukrainian has been published and is available for purchase at $24.95. Please contact Fr. Bazyl.

GIANT SUPERMARKET COUPONS: Martha Dowling has coupons for sale at $25.00, $50.00, $100.00. 5% of the profits will go to the church.

NORTHAMPTON FOODBANK DONATIONS: there continues to be a dire need for foodstuffs to assist our neighbors. As you know, our parish’ remit from the food bank is to contribute baby-food, but any other non-perishables will be accepted gladly. There is a cupboard for the collection of donations in the church hall. All non-perishable items are appreciated.

REDNER’S SAVE-A-TAPE PROGRAMME: Please continue to deposit receipts in the box in the church vestibule. Use Redner’s Pump Rewards/Save a Tape Card. 8