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Fun Games, Prizes, Raffles, Ethnic Food, & More…
 
Assumption Catholic School will be holding its 2009 Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, November 15 from 11:30 am – 5 pm, free admission! As usual, the kitchen will be open serving all kinds of delicious hot cooked meals for eat in or take out. Enjoy an afternoon
of old-fasioned family fun. There will be games of chance, raffles, crafts, prizes, and baked goods.  All are welcome. Bring your friends and neighbors.  ACS has been running an annual holiday bazaar since 1968, one of the longest running bazaar's in the area.

If anyone knows of a family or business that would be interested in making a donation for the bazaar, or who would like to be a vendor, call the school at 732-826-8721.…

The annual Calendar Dinner Dance sponsored by St. Ann's Society will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009.
 
Doors open at 5:30 PM, dinner is served at 6:30 PM.
 
Dance the night away to the tunes of the live band "Stolen Hearts." Hear the favorite tunes you loved through the years.
 
This is a catered sit-down dinner, and features fabulously decorated tables inspired by various holidays or themes of the months in the calendar. Each table has their song for the sing-along; there are door prizes and tasty homemade desserts. A large basket raffle creates a great deal of excitement.
 
Tickets are available from any St. Ann's member or by calling the rectory.…

Father Oleksandr Dumenko and the Parish Family of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church,114 South Chestnut Street, Shenandoah PA extend a cordial invitation to all to join them for the 125th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of the First Ukrainian Parish in America in 1884.
 
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of Thanksgiving will be celebrated at 2 PM on Sunday, November 8, 2009.

The Most Reverend Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka will be the Main Celebrant.
 
Following the liturgy, a 125th Anniversary banquet will be held at 5 PM at Saint Nicholas Banquet Hall, Route 901 in Primrose, PA.
 
If you are interested in receiving an invitation to this event, please contact Debra Blaschak at 570-544-6579.
 
St. Michael's was recently featured in a local newspaper, the Standard Speaker.  Read here (PDF)…

A viewing will be held at Lacerenza Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Street, Stamford, CT on Thursday, October 1, 2009 from 2-8 p.m. 

A Requiem Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009 at Ukrainian Assumption Catholic Church, Perth Amboy, NJ, prior to this there will be a 10:00 AM viewing at the church. 

Burial services at Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Langhorne, PA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Missionary Sisters of Mother of God, 711 N. Franklin St. Philadelphia, PA 19123.
 
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Read the Home News Tribune newspaper article here:  Home News Tribune (PDF)

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Mother Josepha Kruchinsky, MSMG, passed away Sunday morning, September 27, 2009.
 
She was named principal of our parish school in 1963 and served in that capacity for 31 years.  
 
She was elected Mother General of the order in 1989 and served in that capacity until 2002.
 
The date and times of services at Assumption Church in Perth Amboy will be announced.
 
To read a brief biography click on the following link:  +Mother Josepha Kruchinsky, MSMG
 
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View a short photo gallery tribute here:  In Memoriam   
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Sunday, September 20th, 2009, Deacon Ruslan Romanyuk will be ordained to the Order of Presbyter by His Grace, Metropolitan Stefan at 3:30 PM in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia.
 
Saturday, October 17th, 2009, at 11:00 AM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia, Charles H. Schultz, Paul M. Spotts and Roman Oprysk will be ordained to the Orders of Lector, Cantor and Subdeacon by His Grace, Metropolitan Stefan. Subdeacons Charles H. Schultz and Paul M. Spotts will be ordained to the Order of Deacon during the Liturgy.
 
These celebrations are open to the public and the faithful are encouraged to attend. The dinners following are by invitation and ticket only.

Ukrainian Version (PDF) …

The Assumption Catholic School teachers are hosting a BBQ on the school playground on Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:00  PM.
 
Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children (under 3 yrs of age free).  Tickets are on sale at the school office.
 
All are invited to attend!
 
At the same time, the Family and School Association committee is holding a fundraiser, a "Cash for Gold Party".  Bring your scrap gold, platinum and sterling silver and receive cash on the spot.
 
For information contact lobrizan@comcast.net or call 732-969-0358.…

Since 1931, the Sisters of the Order of Saint Basil the Great have hosted an annual Pilgrimage that focuses on the healing power of prayer and refreshing one's spiritual self. This event, held on the Sister's property at 710 Fox Chase Road, Fox Chase Manor, PA brings together over 1,000 attendees each year.
 
This year the Pilgrimage, Under the Protection of the Mother of God will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 6 PM to 10 PM and Sunday, October 4th from 10 AM to 5 PM. The theme this year is, "Mother of God, Omophor of Life", prompting us to see how Mary, the Mother of God, loves us, cares for us, and works to protect each of us and all life.
 
Come for one service or stay all day! The services will be bilingual; Ukrainian and English.
 
The full schedule is available on the Sister's website – www.stbasils.com or click on the following links of their schedule reprinted from The Way.
 
Schedule in Ukrainian (pdf)
 
Schedule in English (pdf)…

Our parish dance group,The Nadiya Dance Ensemble directed by Nadiya Lemega performed and entertained the people gathered for the 2nd Annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival held on the parish grounds of St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church in Toms River New Jersey on Saturday, August 22, 2009.
 
A delightful day of good food, music, dance, and family fun was enjoyed by all.
 
More images of the Nadiya Dance Ensemble are available at the following link:  St. Stephen Ukrainian Cultural Festival 2009

The Holy Name Society will be sponsoring an all-you-can-eat "Italian Celebration Buffet" on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in the school cafeteria from 4 PM – 7 PM.

Buffet menu includes: salad, soup, Italian bread, chicken parmigiana, spaghetti w/sausage and meatballs, penne ala vodka, fried zucchini, coffee, tea, soda, and dessert.

Ticket donations of $10 per adult and $2 per child under 12.

Tickets available in advance, at the door, or by calling Charlie Boyko at 732-254-3966.