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On Sunday, February 21st, 2016  we had our annual Bingo workers appreciation dinner. It was another fine dining experience, well worth the price of helping out with our parish Bingo. We are very appreciative of the selfless dedication of our loyal Bingo workers. The weekly Bingo fundraiser is a HUGE benefit to Assumption Catholic School. This collaborative effort between the church and the school funds a big portion of our school budget. Bingo is every Wednesday and Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Bring the family and enjoy a fun evening together.

The two sets of new priest’s vestments were recently blessed at Assumption church. Thank you to the generous donors.

Just as Pope Francis opened the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican and at St. John Lateran, Rome, so too His Grace Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy (Archdiocese) chose certain church doors in His Archeparchy as Holy Doors to mark the Holy Year. The faithful can receive special graces by walking through the Holy Door, receiving Communion, going to confession and praying for the intentions of the Holy Father.
The Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Perth Amboy, NJ was designated as a special pilgrimage site for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy declared by Pope Francis. This honor and blessing for our parish will take place on Sunday, February 28th, 2016 at 5:00 pm with celebration of “Akathist to The Divine Passion of Christ”. The main celebrant and homilist will be Rev. Taras Lonchyna, Dean for the New Jersey parishes and pastor of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, Trenton, NJ. The Sacrament of confession will be available before and during the service. All faithful are welcome to come to pray with us and to seek special blessings during the Jubilee Year of Mercy by walking through the main door of Assumption Church – our Door of Mercy.…

The St. Ann’s Society sponsored Gift Auction will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2014 at Assumption Catholic School Auditorium, 380 Meredith St., Perth Amboy, NJ. Doors open at 12:00 p.m. and auction starts at 2:00 p.m. Admission is $8. Cake and coffee are included. Several large prizes including a 40" Smart TV, Theme baskets, raffles, 50-50 money raffle and more. The kitchen will be open for lunch. No outside food please. Tickets are available in advance by calling the church’s rectory (732) 826-0767 or at the door.

On Sunday, February 7, 2016  after the 11:30 p.m. Liturgy, a new banner for our parish St. Ann Society was blessed. The banner was purchased at Byzantine Church Supplies in Philadelphia, and will be used for processions, both inside and outside of the church building. St. Ann’s Society (founded in 1944) – is a women’s society that runs or aids parish activities, donates tremendously to parish causes, and promotes friendship. If you wish to join, call the rectory to get in touch with the organization president or pastor.

On Sunday, February 7, 2016 parishioners from St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic, New Jersey gathered together along with clergy to take part in the solemn service of Forgiveness Vesper. The main celebrant and preacher for the evening service was Rev. Ivan Turyk. Con-celebrants were Rev. Andriy Dudkevych and Rev. Ruslan Romanyuk.

Thank you to everyone who made our parish Christmas concert a huge success on Sunday, January 10th, 2016! Thanks to the parish children for presenting a Christmas play and to the choir “Boyan” for singing Christmas carols. It was an outstanding teamwork effort and a successful parish event.

10th Annual Festival of Christmas Carols at the Ukrainian Cathedral of Immaculate Conception was held on Sunday, January 10, 2016. Our fine parish choir “Boyan” under the direction of Mrs. Alla Korostil had done their usual great job caroling and glorifying Christ’s birth.

The New Year’s Eve Dance-Zabava in Perth Amboy, NJ was once again a successful event enjoyed by all who attended. More than 200 people welcomed the New Year with family and friends in our parish hall. The festive ambiance, the beautiful hall decor, and the aroma of superb food and deserts delighted the attendees who were eager to welcome the year with song and dance. Everyone danced the night away (and early morning) to the sounds of “ Anna Maria Entertainment”. This memorable New Year’s Eve Dance was a huge success due to the hard work of many wonderful helpers from our parish.  For MORE PICTURES PLEASE GO INTO THE GALLERY  https://assumptioncatholicchurch.net/azcms/gallery.php

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Різдвяно Новорічний Концерт вокально – інструментального ансамлю «Ватра»   відбувся у шкільній аудиторії церкви Успіння Богородиці у Перт Амбой, Штат Нью-Джерсі. Українські пісні  та колядки  це найсильніша зброя . У цьому переконалися гості та парафіяни які у Суботу завітали на концерт,  котрий  складався із пісень нашого дитинства написаних  композитором Ігором Білозір та різдвяних колядок.   Цей чудовий концерт став підтвердженням того, що сьогодні в ці тривожні дні для нашого народу, кожному українцю потрібна  душевна пісня. Вона єднає, гуртує нас, вселяє віру в майбутнє. У цей вечір зал і сцена були єдині-разом  а кожна пісня колективу «Ватра»  торкалася серця, душі кожного глядача. Дякуємо вам. Якщо побачите у своїй церкві афішу колективу – обов’язково підіть на концерт, не пошкодуєте!