FEBRUARY 23, 2020

ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE OF CONSTANTINOPLE AND NEW ROME 1301 Newport Avenue Northampton, Pennsylvania 18067

Rev. Fr. Oleg Kravchenko, Rector Protodeacon Mikhail Sawarynski, AttachedTelephones: Church Office… (610) 262-2882Fr. Oleg Kravchenko – (732) 507-2274Protodeacon Mikhail’s Residence - (610) 262-3876Websites: holyassumption.org ukrainianorthodoxchurchusa.orgFacebook: Assumption of the Virgin MaryE-mail: Parish… avmuoc@gmail.com Fr. Oleg…olegkravchenko2212@gmail.com Protodeacon Mikhail…pravoslavni@rcn.comWebmaster, John Hnatow… john.hnatow@gmail.com==============================================================

23rd February (10 Fed.) 2020

MEATFARE SUNDAY. THE LAST JUDGMENT. Tone 3. Hiero-martyr CHARALAMPUS, Bishop of Magnesia. Martyrs PORPYR-IUS & BAPTUS (202). Martyrs ENNATHA, VALENTINA, PAULA. 1 Corinthians 8:8-9:2 Matthew 26:31-46

TODAY’S BULLETIN, sponsored in loving memory of BROTHER + MICHAEL VITUSHINSKY, offered by John & Linda Vitushinsky PROPERS FOR LITURGY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM

Tropar of the Resurrection, Tone 3Let the heavens rejoice. Let the earth be glad. For the Lord has shown strength with His Arm. He has trampled down death by death. He has become the First-Born of the Dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hell and has granted the world great mercy.

Tropar of the Dormition, Tone1In giving birth, you preserved your virginity. In falling asleep, you did not forsake the world, Birth-Giver of God. You were translated to life, Mother of Life, and through your prayers you deliver our souls from death.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

Kondak of the Triodion, Tone 1When You come to the earth in Glory, O God, all creation will tremble. The river of fire will flow before Your Judgment Seat. The books will be opened and all secrets disclosed. Deliver us then from the unquenchable fire and count us worthy to stand at Your Right Hand, Most Righteous Judge.

Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Kondak of the Dormition, Tone 2Neither the tomb nor death had power over the Birth-Giver of God. She is ever watchful in her prayers and in her intercession lies un-failing hope. For the Mother of Life, she has been translated to life by the One Who dwelt within her ever-virginal womb.

Prokimen of the Resurrection, Tone 3Great is our Lord and great is His power. His understanding is beyond measure.

Verse: Praise the Lord, for a psalm is good; let praise be sweet unto our God. Alleluia Verses in Tone 8

Come let us rejoice in the Lord. Let us shout with joy to God our Savior.

Let us come before His Countenance with thanksgiving and with psalms let us shout with joy to Him.

Communion Hymn:Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him in the Highest. Alleluia (3X)

EASTER NUTROLL (made by Country Cottage Bake Shop) and CHEESECAKE (homemade) SALE Advance orders only by March 22nd. Call Linda 610-837-3076 or Marty 610-682-4458. $16 for Nut Rolls; $20 for cheesecakes. Pick-up for Nut Rolls Saturday, April 4th & for Cheesecakes, April 11th in the Church hall 9 AM to 12 Noon.

LITURGICAL MENEION & SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR CHEESEFARE WEEK (MASLENITSA)

Mon. 24 Feb. Hieromartyr BLAISE, Bishop of Sebaste (316). Cheesefare THEODORA, wife of Emperor Theophilus (867).

3 John 1:1-15 Luke 19:29-40, 22:7-395:00 PM BIBLE STUDY; QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Tues. 25 Feb. MELETIUS, Archbishop of Antioch (381). MARY theCheesefare nun & her father EUGENE (6th C.)

Jude 1:1-10 Luke 22:39-42, 45-23:1 Wed. 26 Feb. MARTINIAN (422). Ven. ZOE of Bethlehem & VirginCheesefare PHOTINA (6th C.) Archbishop EULOGIUS (608).No Liturgy Joel 2: 12-26 Joel 4:12-21

Thurs. 27 Feb. AUXENTIUS, monk of Bithynia (470). MARON, Cheesefare hermit of Syria. ABRAHAM, Bishop of Charres(423).

Jude 1:11-25 Luke 23:1-34, 44-56

Fri. 28 Feb. Apostle ONESIMUS of the 70.(109). PAPHNUTIUS,Cheesefare the monk & his daughter EUPHROSYNE, the nun.No Liturgy Zechariah 8:7-17 Zechariah 8:19-23

Sat. 29 Feb. ALL VENERABLE FATHERS LIT UP WITH GREAT DEEDS.

Romans 19-26 Matthew 6:1-13

Sun. 01 Mar . CHEESEFARE. SUNDAY of FORGIVENESS.EXPULSION OF ADAM from PARADISE.

Great Martyr THEODORE of Tyre (306).8:30 AM THIRD & SIXTH HOURS 9:00 AM DIVINE LITURGY of JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 6:00 PM FORGIVENESS VESPERS & RITE OF

FORGIVENESS followed by General Confessions.

NECROLOGY: 23 Feb…Alexander Chuhij ’30, Fenny Magerka ’56,

John Fedko ’58, Bishop Joseph Zhuk ‘34 24 Feb…Nancy Fogel (infant) ‘39 27 Feb…Anna Kowalyshyn ‘91 28 Feb…Nicholas Panchyshyn (infant) ‘20 29 Feb…Charles Boyko ‘88

VICHNAYA PAMYAT! MEMORY ETERNAL!

BIRTHDAYS: 24 Feb…Alexander Grason 26 Feb…Pani Olha Kravchenko 28 Feb…Russell Kerrick

MNOHAYA LITA! MANY YEARS!

NORTHAMPTON AREA FOODBANK is still in need of foodstuffs.

PLEASE SAVE YOUR REDNER’S RECEIPTS.NEXT SUNDAY IS MISSION’S SUNDAY. Be generous!

BENE NOTE: ON HOLY COMMUNIONPlease be advised that according to the Canons of the Orthodox Church, the Sacrament of Holy Communion may only be administered to Orthodox Christians (Baptized & Chrismated, making them living members of the Body of Christ). One must be prepared to approach the Holy Chalice by fasting, prayer and confession.

NATIONAL UOL LENTEN RETREAT, Saturday, April 4th at St. Francis Center for Renewal, 395 Bridle Path Rd. Bethlehem. Flyer & registration forms in church hall. Deadline is Mar. 20th.

OCMC “AGAPE CANISTER” DONATIONS: $23.00. Thank you. WE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING of the ill-afflicted: Chet Bohanek, William Savitz, Catherine Kochenash, Vladimir & Emma Krasnopera, Brendan Phillips, Jessie Hnatow, Jessica Meashock, Adam Hewko, Betty Hendrickson, Andrew Thaxton, Michelle Pierzga, Susan Ferretti, Carole Zarayko, Mariana Goshow, Judy Albright, Rob Hewko, Daniel Kochenash, Evan Hartnett, Christopher Mack, Norman Betrous.

Fr. Oleg provides PROSFORAS for commemorations of the livingand dead at the Divine Liturgy, available in the vestibule.

SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULEMrs. Mary Ost – Pre-K to 3rd grade. All Sundays at 9 AM.Mrs. Linda Winters – 4th to 6th grade. Feb. 23rd -9 AM; Mar. 1st –11 AM; Mar. 8th – 9 AM; Mar. 15th – 11 AM. Ms. Bettyann Woyewoda – 7th to 12th grade. All Sundays @ 9 AM

NEXT DAY for sale of Pierohi is MARCH 5th. Please put orders in by MARCH 1ST. Pick-up 10:00 to 11:30 AM in the church hall on Thursday, Mar. 5th. Call Linda at 610-262-0265.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING, Tuesday, March 10th at 7 PM.