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Our seminarian, Sub-deacon Paul J. Makar, will be ordained deacon on Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2009 by Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka. On that Sunday there will be only one Divine Liturgy, at 10:00 a.m. Choir Boyan will sing the responses. All are invited to attend the liturgy and see our seminarian ordained a deacon. A luncheon will be held in the school auditorium following the liturgy. Everyone is invited, but we ask that you sign the sheet in the church vestibule so that we know how many people to prepare for.

Paul, who is currently studying for the priesthood at Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, DC, was ordained in November here in his home parish to the Catholic order of subdiaconate.

Paul, 36, has a degree in Maritime Engineering from SUNY and spent five years in the US Navy. He was released from active duty in 1999 with the rank of lieutenant. He later worked as an engineer and served in the Navy Reserves. In 2004 he felt a calling to the priesthood and entered St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Washington, DC. …

Twenty-six children of the parish and school had First Confession on May 8, and received First Solemn Holy Communion on May 9. Our sincerest congratulations and best wishes are extended to: Christian, Eliza, Andrew, Daryj, Jacqueline, Daniel, Derek, Carlos, Julian, Michael, Maria, Andrew, Olena, Nickoli, Jarrett, William, Eric, Alyssa, Marisa, Katherine, Zoey, Justin, Markiyan, Elonnie, Elena, and Peter. Following the Divine Liturgy, the twenty-six little angels and their families were treated to a breakfast held in the church basement consisting of French toast, sausages, fruit salad, and drinks.
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Besides featuring parish events and announcements, the "News" section of the parish website will feature achievements of our parish and school youth.

If you know of a youth's achievement, such as: making the Dean's list, a sports honor, performances, acceptance into societies, teams, or groups, founding a business, military service, community service, ethnic activities, or high school or college graduation, please send the name, achievement, and a bit of background to the rectory e mail.

Assumption Parish aims to support our youth; which after all, is our future!…

Our traditional Easter Dinner “Sviachene” was held on Sunday, April 26.

Parishioners and friends who attended enjoyed a fine Ukrainian appetizer of kovbasa, ham, boiled egg, horseradish, and paska. Followed by a dinner choice of roast beef or chicken marsala.

Everyone was then delighted to a special Ukrainian dance performance by three different groups of schoolchildren from our Assumption Catholic School.
Their hours of hard practice showed off in their presentations.

The main feature of the afternoon was two Ukrainian dances performed by our fellow parishioners, known as The Nadiya Dancers. They thrilled the audience first with a traditional dance followed by a more modern comical dance routine which had everyone in laughter.  A performance well done!

For more Sviachene images go to gallery

For more "The Nadiya Dancers" go to gallery …

The month of May is devoted to our heavenly Mother, Mary.
 
Moleben service will be offered on every Tuesday during the month of May, at 7:00 p.m.
 
Come to church, join us in honoring her, who God first honored, by choosing her to be the Mother of His Son.…

Parishioner Mark Boyko has taken over the maintenance duties at the parish cemetery.  He is responsible for cutting the grass, edging, removing trash, and leveling the soil over new graves.  Mark has taken on a special project to fill the many wet swales with soil.

Conscientious and hard-working, Mark runs MCB Landscaping; which is fully insured.  MCB handles grass cutting, fall cleanup, power-washing, power-raking, seeding and fertilization, planting, weeding, mulching, and hedge trimming.

MCB does snow removal and salting and offers delivered hardwood firewood. Read More    …

by its cover.  Susan Boyle, an ordinary British lady, stuns and shames audience and judges; and wows 12,000,000+ web viewers with her powerful, angelic voice.  
 
Susan has sung in the choir of her local Catholic church since she was 12.

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To perform on stage in a high school musical in front of hundreds of people in the audience requires poise, confidence, and a great deal of dedication.  Several of our parishioners – former parish school students – have had major roles, including lead roles, in area high school musical and play productions.  
 
Recently, former parish school student Paul R., performed in the role of "Kenickie" in the Bishop McCarrick High School performance of the musical "Grease."
 
Congratulations to Paul!…

Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22.  Respecting and caring for our earth and environment is part of our Christian teaching. Grades 1 through 8 will attend a premier of the Disney movie “Earth” on this day.
 
We need this reminder to take better care of the beautiful earth that God gave us.
 
Students can find and participate in activities that are related to this day.
 
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A Spring Dance – "Zabava" sponsored by the church will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 in the school auditorium.  There will be a buffet dinner at 8 PM and the band “Anna-Maria” will play from 9 PM to 2 AM.   Tickets are $40 per adult if purchased by May 3.  After May 3, tickets are $45 per adult.  
 
Tickets are on sale from committee members or at the rectory (732-826-0767).  Tickets will also be sold during Coffee Hour.…