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Проща Успення
 
У днях від 13-го до 15-го серпня відбудеться 56-та проща Успення котру спонзорують сестри Служебниці у Словтсбурґу, Н.Й. (Sloatsburg, NY).
 
Програма прощі включатиме такі елементи:  Читайте тут   (pdf)

The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate will hold their 56th annual Holy Dormition Pilgrimage in Sloatsburg NY, on August 13 – 15, 2010.
 
This year the theme is “Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate serving the People of God throughout generations.”
 
The three day Dormition pilgrimage program will include: a youth gathering, blessing of water, healing services, Panahyda Memorial service for deceased pilgrims, Moleben services, Lamentation at the Bier of the Mother of God service, Vespers service, Matins, Akhatyst service, Stations of the Cross, and the Pontifical Divine Liturgy celebrated by all the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops in the US.
 
Read the full schedule here:  2010 Dormition Pilgrimage   (pdf)…

Прощання та Привітання Парохів – Парафіяльний Обід, 12-го Вересня
 
Як було вже проголошено, наш парох, о. Роман Дубицький ітиме на емеритуру від активного священьства. Витатимемо нового пароха, о. Івана Турика починаючи від 1-го вересня ц.р.
 
У неділю 12-го вересня буде полудинок / обід щоб відповідно попращати о. Романа та привітати о. Івана.
 
Того дня відправиться одна співана літургія о год. 10:00. Після ціеї літургії відбудеться обід у шкільній залі.
Просимо всіх хто хоче взяти участь записа-тися на списку щоб ми знали на скільки осіб приготовляти. Вступ на обід є безкоштовний. Розподілятимемо місця при зголошенню. Можна зголошуватися від год. 4:30 поп. в суботу 7-го серпня (перед та після літургії) та в неділю 8-го серпня після літургій. Рівно ж можна буде зголоситися через слідуючі три суботи й неділі у серпні.
 
Візьміть участь у цьому обіді, попращайте о. Романа та привітайте о. Івана. Це є святкування парафіяльної родини, й ми всім раді!
 
Father Roman Dubitsky is retiring from active priesthood. We will welcome our new pastor, Rev. Ivan Turyk, as of Sept. 1, 2010.
 
A luncheon will be held on Sunday, September 12 to bid farewell to Fr. Roman, and to welcome Fr. Ivan.
 
There will be one liturgy on that Sunday, at 10:00 a.m., with the Choir singing the responses. The luncheon will be held in the school hall following the Divine Liturgy.
There will be no cost to attend the luncheon. All who wish to come are asked to sign up in advance, so that we know how much food to prepare. Seating will be arranged when you sign up. Please sign up beginning Saturday, Aug. 7 at 4:30 p.m. in the church hall (before and after liturgy), and Sunday, Aug. 8 following the liturgies. You may also sign up the weekends of Aug. 15/16, 21/22 and 28/29, following liturgies.
 
Please come to the luncheon, bid a fond farewell to Fr. Roman and welcome our new pastor, Fr. Ivan. It is a parish family celebration, and all are invited!…

Український Фестиваль – 7-8-го серпня

Парафія Преображення Г.Н.І.Х. у Шамокин, Пенсильвенії справлятиме свій річний українсь-кий фестиваль в суботу, 7-го серпня від год. 4:00 поп. до 10:00 веч., та в неділю 8-го від полудня до 10:00 веч.
 
Фестиваль включатиме смачні страви, цікаві ігри, льотерію, музику трьох орхестр, танці, різноманітних продавців та багато розваг для молодших і старших.
 
По дальші інформації прошу телефонувати на 570-648-5932.

Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish in Shamokin, PA., will hold the Annual Ukrainian Festival on Saturday, August 7 from 4 to 10 PM and Sunday, August 8 from 12 to 10 PM.

Delicious food, exiting games, lottery, live music performed by “The New Individuals,” “Soundwave,” and “The Shoreliners,” dancing, vendors and a lot of fun for kids and adults.

For more information please call 570-648-5932.…

EWTN is rebroadcasting their television program, "Ukrainian Catholic University: A Light in the East." This is a special presentation of the Church in Ukraine today, a Church that is being reborn from the ashes of persecution and finds strength in her faith.
 
In this program, we see aspects of the Church in Ukraine and a particular project that is necessary for the Church to rebuild and create a better culture in Ukraine:  the Ukrainian Catholic University.
 
Airs on the following dates:
 
July 25th at 10 pm.
July 27th at 1 pm.
July 29th at 5 am.
 
All times listed are Eastern Time on the EWTN cable channel.…

Did you know that current movie reviews, recommendations, and ratings are provided on the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) site?
 
The web pages also provide capsule reviews for thousands of video movies from past years along with TV and theater shows.
 
The USCCB Office for Film and Broadcasting is responsible for reviewing and rating motion pictures, as well as previewing and evaluating television programming.  They also provide the Catholic public with information about the role of the entertainment and news media in influencing societal and personal values.
 
What a great resource; especially for parents of young children and teenagers!

www.usccb.org/movies
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For the past 76 years, members of the Ukrainian Catholic churches in the South Anthracite Deanery host an annual social to raise funds for the support of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Washington, D.C.
 
It will be held on Sunday, July 25 at St.Nicholas Picnic Grove, Route 901 Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA.
 
At 11 a.m., Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka and the clergy of the South Anthracite Deanery will celebrate the Divine Liturgy.
 
“The Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble of North Eastern Pennsylvania” performs at 1:30 p.m.,and the “Pennsylvania Villagers” band provides polka and dance music from 4 until 8 pm.
 
Home-made Ukrainian and Slavic foods, including holubtsi-halupki, halushki, pyrohy, kobasa-kielbasi, bleenies, sausage, Lemko platters, and ice cream, bean soup, desserts will be sold throughout the day. Ukrainian arts and crafts will also be on display and for sale.
 
Admission and parking are free. Buses are welcome. For info phone 570-874-1101 or e-mail ibah@aol.com…

After twenty-nine and a half years as Pastor at Ukrainian Assumption Church, Perth Amboy, New Jersey and 45 years in the priesthood, Father Roman Dubitsky is retiring from active priesthood.
 
Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka has given his blessing, and at the same time has appointed a new pastor, Rev. Ivan Turyk, as of Sept. 1, 2010.
 
We wish Father Roman many happy and healthy years of retirement and pray that the Lord continue to shower him with many blessings!
 
Многая і благая літа!…

We came across this delicious-looking recipe for Ukrainian Cherry Dumplings.
 
The recipe calls for fresh cherries (which can still be found in the markets).
 
The recipe gives the cook step-by-step instructions.
 
Photographs show what the dumplings should look like at key steps.
 
Смачного!
 
Read here:  Ukrainian Cherry Dumplings Recipe …

Soyuzivka's Ukrainian Cultural Festival, July 16-18, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, 216 Foordmoore Road, Kerhonkson, New York.
 
Touted as the "biggest and best festival" in the country, this three-day event has it all.
 
There will be stage shows, traditional foods, eating contests, music, tons of vendors and more.
 
Call 845-626-5641 or visit www.soyuzivka.com .
 
Read here:    English version (PDF)
 
Читайте тут:   Українська Версія (PDF)…

The annual parish picnic sponsored by the Holy Name Society and St. Ann’s Society was held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 on our pleasant and spacious parish grounds. Once again an assortment of food was prepared by the Holy Name Society which included hamburgers, hotdogs, Italian sausage with peppers, BBQ chicken, BBQ ribs, steamed clams, and corn-on-the-cob. The ladies of St. Ann's Society prepared delicious salads, pastas, and tasty desserts.
 
Many traditional Ukrainian folk songs were sung and performed by parishioners Ksenia Iavorska and Anna Lawrence on the violin and guitar, respectively.
 
Thanks to all who made this year's picnic possible!
 
As always, our parish picnic is free of charge for parishioners.
 
View more images: 2010 Parish Picnic

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