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We came across this unique and extraordinary light show.  
 
The light show was presented on Ukrainian Independence Day, August 24th, in the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine.  
 
The backdrop is the Kharkiv Regional Administration Building.
 
The creative illusions are stunning to the eye.  Make sure your speakers are on!
 
Watch the video here / Подивитися тут:  Light Show …

St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church located at 719 Sanford Avenue, Newark, New Jersey  held their 10th annual Ukrainian Festival on Saturday, September 25th, 2010.
 
An outdoor program began at 2:00 p.m. which featured Ukrainian entertainment, music,and dancing.
 
There was plenty of delicious Ukrainian foods along with crafts and attractions for children.
 
After the program, a zabava continued late into the night with live music and dancing.
 
View photos here / Дивіться фотографії тут:   St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Festival

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The Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great invite you to join them to celebrate The Seventy-Ninth Annual Pilgrimage to the Mother of God.
 
Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 6:00 PM – 8 PM.
 
Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 10 AM – 5 PM.
 
This years theme: "Let it be done to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38) Surrender to God's call.
 
For more information visit the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great website at www.stbasils.com
 
Fox Chase Pilgrimage schedule:   English version

Читайте повний розклад тут: Українська Версія …

Blessed in 1966, our Ukrainian Archeparchial Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia is an impressive structure.
 
It has fine iconography in the nave and sanctuary and its gold dome is visible from miles away.  The cathedral recently hosted an exhibition of an authorized replica of the "Shroud of Turin."
We hope you enjoy this 360 degree view of the cathedral.
 
Move your mouse on the image or use the controls to see its beautiful interior in its entirety.
 
View here:  360 Degree View
Read more: Cathedral site …

Father Mykola Buryadnyk will be visiting us here in Perth Amboy.  He is a good friend of Father Ivan from their days in the seminary.   Father Ivan and Father Mykola will con-celebrate the 9 AM Divine Liturgy this Sunday, September 26th.
 
Father Mykola is pastor of St. Joseph the Betrothed Parish in Chicago.  Recall that his parish has a truly unique church design.  We featured the church in an article that appeared in October 2009.  Here, again, is the article for anyone that has not seen it.
 
Welcome Father Mykola!
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Unusually Unique Ukrainian Church

St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Catholic Church in Chicago is famous for its ultra-modern design. Its thirteen-gold-domed roof symbolizes the twelve apostles with Jesus Christ as the largest center dome.  The church has a stunning blue interior with wonderful iconography.
 
Dedicated and consecrated in 1977 by our former pastor Bishop Gabro, it has appeared on lists of the most unique churches in the world.
 
10 Unique Churches (see number eight) from oddee.com website, read here:  Unique Churches (PDF)
 
Slide Show

Wikipedia Entry (with good photos)

Their Parish Website

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УКРАЇНСЬКИЙ ФЕСТИВАЛЬ
 
у парафії Св. Іван Хрестителя в Ньюарку
 
Субота, 25 Вересня, 2010 із 12:00 до 9:00 вечора.    973-371-1356
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St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church,  719 Sanford Ave., Newark, New Jersey will hold their 10th annual Ukrainian Festival on Saturday, September 25th, 2010 from 12:00 noon – 9:00 p.m. 
 
An outdoor program will be held at 2:00 p.m.  The program will feature: Ukrainian entertainment, music, crafts, and dancing.
 
There will be delicious Ukrainian foods and attractions for children. 
 
Admission: $5.  For information call 973-371-1356.…

A buffet luncheon was held on Sunday, September 12, 2010 to bid a fond farewell to our beloved pastor of 29 years, Father Roman Dubitsky, and to welcome our new pastor, Father Ivan Turyk.
 
A special Divine Liturgy was con-celebrated by Father Roman and Father Ivan at 10 AM.  Following Divine Liturgy, a hot buffet luncheon was held at the parish school auditorium.  Guests, numbering 480, included visiting clergy, Father Roman's family members, friends, and parishioners.  It was the highest-attended parish banquet in 20 years. Buffet dishes included pork loin, BBQ chicken, seafood cakes, pyrohy/varenyky (kapusta and potato), holubchi, roasted potato's, mixed vegetables, salads, and homemade desserts.  All of the dishes were entirely homemade by parish volunteers.
 
Musical selections were sung by our Choir "Boyan" which sang "Отче наш" to open the program plus an additional selection sung later.  Children from Assumption Catholic School, our parish school, sang two songs.  A traditional "privit" welcome dance was performed by a unique "all generations" Ukrainian dance group.  The group was assembled special for the occasion and included dancers ranging in age from young to old.  In addition, the parish's Nadiya Dance Ensemble performed the dance “Квітка.”  For their efforts, the performers received well-deserved applause from the huge gathering.
 
Speeches honoring Father Roman were made in both Ukrainian and English.
 
It was a day of mixed emotions for the parish, sad because Father Roman is leaving Perth Amboy, yet joyful as we welcome Father Ivan, our new pastor.
 
"Mnohaya Lita"
 
View images here:   Farewell & Welcome Parish Luncheon

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Шкільне "Барбекю”
 
Кожного року наша школа робить  барбекю, щоб зібрати кошти на шкільні екскурсії та додаткові навчальні посібники для дітей.
 
Ця імпреза  буде проведена у Четвер, 16 вересня з 5:00 до 7:00 вечора. Парафіяни та гості  запрошуються.
 
Якщо квитки будуть придбані заздалегідь, то вартість квитків буде $ 8 для дорослих та  $5 для дітей. Ціна $10/дорослі та  і $ 7/діти,  якщо квитки будуть придбані при дверях  у школі.
 
Для отримання інформації на  квитки, зателефонуйте до канцелярії школи: 732-826-8721.

The parish school is having their annual barbecue to raise funds for school trips and additional educational aids for the children.
 
This barbecue will be held on Thursday, September 16th  from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Parishioners and guests are invited.
 
If tickets are purchased in advance, the tickets will cost $ 8 for adults and $ 5 for children. The price is $ 10/adult and $ 7/child if tickets are purchased on the day of the school barbecue.
 
For information on tickets, call the school office: 732-826-8721.

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As we begin a new school year, it is good to remember that God has given us the ability to learn many things. Learning is a gift from God. The Bible says that Jesus learned and studied, just as we do. Jesus grew in wisdom.

We ask God’s blessing on this new school year, that it may be a time when we appreciate and fully use God’s gift of learning.

We ask God to bless our school and teachers.

We ask God to bless our classmates.

We ask God to bless our principal, counselor, and librarian.

We ask God to bless those who prepare our lunches, those who drive us to school, and those who keep our schools clean.

We give thanks to God for books and computers and all the things that help us learn.

We give thanks to God for the gift of learning!

Pictures

1. Renovated School is ready for its students (above)
2. Fr. Ivan Turyk – Pastor and Mr. Michael Szpyhulsky  – Principal
3. Sr. Yosaphata, MSMG – Vice Principal and Financial Administrator. Sr. Josaphata believes that education transforms lives and she dedicate more then 40 years of her life to the school.
4. The school faculty  is one big family

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