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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] ======5 (23 Jan.) February, 2017

SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN AND PHARISEE. Tone 8 Hieromartyr CLEMENT, bishop of Ancyra, and Martyr AGATHANGELOS (296). 2 Tim. 3, 10-15 Lk. 18, 10-14 2 TODAY’S BULLETIN IS SPONSORED in loving memory of +Anna Hewko by Bettyanne and Janet Woyewoda. MEMORY ETERNAL – VICHNAJA PAMJAT’! ======

Tropar of the Resurrection, Tone You descended from on high, Merciful One. You accepted the three day burial to free us from our passions. Lord, our Life and Resurrection. Glory to You.

Tropar of the church, Tone 1 In giving birth, you preserved your virginity. In falling asleep you did not forsake the world, Birth-Giver of God. You were translated to life, Mother of Life, and through your prayers you deliver our souls from death.

Tropar to the Martyr, Tone 4 You have been given to the faithful, O most sacred one, as a branch of holiness and a stem of struggle, a most sacred flower and divinely bestowed and ever-blossoming fruit. As a fellow sufferer of the martyrs and a fellow-prelate of the hierarchs, entreat Christ God, that our souls be saved.

Kondak of the Triodion, Tone 4 Let us flee from the proud boasting of the Pharisee and learn the humility of the Publican. With groaning let us cry out to the Saviour: Be merciful to us, for You alone are always ready to forgive. 3 Glory… Kondak of the church, Tone 2 Neither the tomb nor death had power over the Birth-Giver of God; she is ever watchful in her prayers and in her intercession lies unfailing hope. For as the Mother of Life she has been translated to life by the One Who dwelt within her ever-virginal womb.

Now and ever… Kondak to the Martyr, Tone 4 You were a precious scion of Christ the branch, O much- suffering and most lauded Clement, and you cried out with those who suffered: “You are the radiant joy of the martyrs, O Christ”!

Prokimen of the Resurrection, Tone 8 Pray and give glory to the Lord our God. Verse: In Judah God is known; His Name is great in Israel.

Alleluia Verses of the Resurrection, Tone 8 Come let us rejoice in the Lord. Let us shout with jubilation to God our Saviour. Let us come before His Face with thanksgiving; with psalms let us shout with jubilation to Him.

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

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4 LITURGICAL SCHEDULE, SCRIPTURE READINGS, MENEION:

Sunday, 5 (23 Jan.) February Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee. Tone 8 8:30 a.m. Third & Sixth Hours Holy Mystery of Repentance 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Week of the Prodigal Son (Fast-free week) Monday, 6 (24 Jan.) February Ven. Xenia of Rome (V cent.). 2 Pet. 1, 20 – 2, 9 Mk. 13, 9-13

Tuesday, 7 (25 Jan.) February St. Gregory the Theologian, archbishop of Constantinople (389). 2 Pet. 2, 9-22 Mk. 13, 14-23

Wednesday, 8 (26 Jan.) February Ven. Xenophon and his wife, St. Mary, and their two sons, Sts. Arcadius and John (VI cent.). 2 Pet. 3, 1-18 Mk. 13, 14-31

Thursday, 9 (27 Jan.) February Translation of the relics of St. John Chrysostom (438). 1 Jn. 1, 8 – 2, 6 Mk. 13, 31 – 14, 2

Friday, 10 (28 Jan.) February St. Ephraim the Syrian (373). St. Ephraim, bishop of Pereyaslav (Kyiv Caves) (1098). 1 Jn. 2, 7-17 Mk. 14, 3-9

Saturday, 11 (29 Jan.) February Translation of the relics of Hieromartyr Ingnatius the God-bearer (107). St, Lawrence, recluse of the Kyiv Caves and bishop of Turov (1194). 2 Tim. 3, 1-9 Lk. 20, 45 – 21, 4 10:00 a.m. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy St. Sophia Seminary. Chapel feast of the Three Holy Hierarchs. 5:00 p.m. Vespers 5

Sunday, 12 (30 Jan.) February Sunday of the Prodigal Son. Tone 1 Synaxis of the Three Holy Hierarchs: St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian, and St. John Chrysostom. 8:30 a.m. Third & Sixth Hours Holy Mystery of Repentance 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

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NECROLOGY: 05 Feb… Anna Hewko 06 Feb… Slavka Werbicky (’26), Anna Piatok (’42), Fr. James Miller (’99) 07 Feb… Elizabeth Fedko (’73), Pauline Ziatyk (’83) 08 Feb… John Woyewoda (’82) 09 Feb… Wasyl Kotoris (’39), Mary Isczuk (’07) 10 Feb… Stephania Hnatow (’11) 11 Feb… John Antoniuk (’69)

MEMORY ETERNAL! – VICHNAJA PAMJAT’!

BIRTHDAYS: 05 Feb… George Alexander 08 Wasyl Hewko 09 Feb… Elizabeth Paukovitz, John Thomas Hnatow 10 Feb… John Vitushinsky 11Feb… Patrick Philips, Cheryl Sawarynski

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.

MEMORIAL DONATION: Catafalque cover over the bier of the Shroud. In loving memory of +Tyler Pavlinsky. MEMORY ETERNAL!

DONATION in loving memory of +Vladimir Zarayko: Carol Zarayko… $100.00.

BRIEF UOL MEETING today! Following Divine Liturgy. To discuss prep for the holubki sale.

OUR PARISH DONATED $1,000.00 in honour of Metr. Antony’s 70th birthday, in support of the orphanages in Ukraine.

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

THE OATH OF OFFICE of our parish Council will be taken today. We thank our officers for their generous contribution of talents and time to this ministry.

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: Dates: Feb. 16th; 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. 7 RECENTLY ALL OUR PARISHIONERS RECEIVED A REQUEST, FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL, FOR DONATIONS TO THE CHURCH. The church building and adjacent apartment building are in need of exterior refurbishment. The costs will be: 1. Repairing and waterproofing of front staircase and masonry façade of sides of staircase - $4,000.00. 2. Painting of all trim, wooden and masonry, on exterior of church - $9,000.00. 3. Painting of all trim and front porch of apartment - $10,000.00. Our parish has been in existence for 95 years and we have been fortunate to have had parishioners who have supported the church through generous donations, hard work, and strong faith. To commemorate this anniversary, please consider making a contribution or pledge towards offsetting these costs. The parish council thanks you in advance for your consideration of this appeal. Your support is essential for our parish’ solvency and success for generations to come. Thank you!

OCMC AGAPE CANISTER: $13.00.

SCHEDULE FOR RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION CLASSES: Mrs. Linda Winters: February 5th – 11:00 AM; 12th – 9:00 AM; 19th – 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 12th, 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.

OVER 50 YEARS OF AGE? Join the Friendly 50’s of Northampton. No church affiliation. Members are from all over the Lehigh Valley. Meetings are on the second Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in St. John’s Social Hall. Dues are only 8 $5.00 per year. Join and make new friends. Many nice trips are planned. Speakers or entertainment at most meetings. Picnic in July and Christmas party in December. Stay and play Bingo after the meeting. Come join the fun. For information, please see Roger Seremula.

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. 9