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On Tuesday, June 15, 2011  a  long time Associate Pastor of the Assumption Church, Rev. Augustine Molodowitz, fell asleep in the Lord at Ascension Manor in Philadelphia. On February 14, 1988  the Assumption Parish in Perth Amboy, NJ  and St. Stephen Church in Toms River, NJ welcomed Father Molodowitz who  was assigned to assist Father Dubitsky by Archbishop Metropolitan Stephen Sulyk. Father "Gus," as he was  fondly called by parishioners will be greatly missed by all.  Per Fr. Molodowitz's funeral arrangements, the interment is private. We are asked to remember him in your prayers. Veechnaya pamyat!…

The men from the Holy Name Society cleared weeds and debris and cleaned gravestones at the parish cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day Weekend. Thank you for all your help!

We all wish to pass on our heartfelt congratulations to our parishioners George Zereconski and Karen Grimes  on the occasion of their marriage in our parish last week. Your new vocation, marriage, calls you both to greatness.  Regardless of whatever challenges arise, Jesus will be there with you. He'll be there when your hearts are broken and when they're overflowing with joy.  May his blessings be as endless as the circle of your rings.   May he grant you strength and vision in the new life you've begun, and make your married life a happy one.  May God bless you both and keep you faithful to each other and to Him all the days of you lives.

Congratulations to both of you.…

The Ukrainian Senior Citizens celebrated Mothers and Fathers day with a luncheon at  the Reo Diner on Thursday June 9.  At this time two special celebrations were also held. Emil & Irene Dochych and Michael & Catherine Michalski were honored on the occasion of there 50th Wedding Anniversary's .The two couples were married on the same date June 17,1961. Emil and Irene were married at Holy Cross Ukrainian Church Astoria  Queens, New York and Michael and Catherine were married  at Ukrainian Church of Assumption,Perth Amboy,N.J.   Each couple was presented with flowers and the Reo Diner made special Anniversary cakes in their honor. God grant them many years.

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Come and join us for bingo every Wednesday and Friday Nights at 7:30 p.m.- 9:15 p.m. The door is open at 6:30 p.m.  In September we started the Power Ball Game that often reach $500 a night. You are invited to come have fun, make new friends, and possibly win money, too! There is no smoking in the hall during Bingo games. Bingo is operated on a cash basis. No checks or credit/debit cards are accepted. Our Bingo proceeds support school and parish programs.

Congratulations to our parishioners Mr. Charles Stek and Mrs. Frances Stek for celebrating sixty five years of love for each other and for being such great role models for us. We, at the Assumption Church, hope that the Lord will grant unto you both good health and strength, so you both will have many more happy years together. Continue to keep your faith in God. The life you both lives has touches the life of all those who came in contact, may your love for each be sweeter each day.

Image gallery was updated with the new pictures from:

-Spring Concert
-Spring Breakfast Buffet
-First Holy Communion and First Penance
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As you drive by our parish cemetery on Florida Grove Road, the repaired and newly painted fence will catch your eye.  This was accomplished through the efforts of several Holy Name Society members.

While Charlie Boyko, Ron Rosato, and Mike Lawrence used a traditional paint brush, Pete Baralecki, Tom Dochych, Ralph Iacuzio, John Adamshick,  and Anton Massopust used a new painting technique thought up by Pete. They used their hands, first covered by a rubber glove, over which they put an old sock, and then dipped the sock in paint.  Also helping was Holy Name member in training, Andrew Baralecki, fourth grade son of Pete. The fence project took two Saturdays of scraping, welding, and painting. Job well done, Holy Name members!

Sixteen children of the Assumption School and Parish had First Confession on Friday, May 6, and received First Solemn Holy Communion on Saturday , May 7, 2011. Our sincerest congratulations and best wishes are extended to:  Kayla, Anali, Jayden, Julie, Vinnie, Andrew, Jasmyn, Daisy, Donovan, Kevin, Joseph, Mia, Matthew, Melasia, Vincent and Sofia. We are grateful to all who have assisted these children on their journey of faith. The list includes but is not limited to, their parents, godparents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, school principal, teachers and this year's catechist  Sr. Maria, MSMG.  Thank you for helping to prepare our children for the greatest gift they will ever receive. We can only hope and pray that their parents will provide the opportunities for their children to continue to receive the Holy Eucharist at weekly  Liturgy (Mass).