VOL. LIX – 14
RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD, PASCHA
APRIL 5, 2015
Epistle – Acts 1:1-8; Gospel – Jn 1:1-17, Festal Tone
DIVINE LITURGIES FOR THIS WEEK
Resurrection of Our Lord, Pascha, April 5, 2015
9:00 AM Lit. For God’s Blessings on Our Parishioners
(Responses sung by Choir ‘Boyan,’ Ukrainian)
11:30 AM Lit. for all Parish Volunteers (English)
CHRIST IS RISEN!
INDEED HE IS RISEN!
Myrovannia - Anointing of the Faithful
with Holy Oil after Liturgies
Bright Monday, April 6, 2015
9:00 AM Lit. + Rev. Adam Polischak
r/by Fr. Roman Dubitsky
Bright Tuesday, April 7, 2015
9:00 AM Lit. + Walter Melnykevich r/by Family
Bright Wednesday, April 8, 2015
8:00 AM Lit. + Joseph Kopi - Legate
Bright Thursday, April 9, 2015
8:00 AM Lit. + Mary Perski (40th Day) r/by Family
Bright Friday, April 10, 2015
8:00 AM Lit. + John Kodan r/by Daughter, Arlene,
Grandchildren: George, Cindy, Steve
Bright Saturday, April 11, 2015
8:00 AM Lit. & Pan. + Lahola, Stempel Families
r/by Ron & Irene Bigos
5:00 PM Lit. + Mikolaj Chalupa r/by Daughter
Thomas Sunday, April 12, 2015
Epistle – Acts 5:12-20; Gospel – Jn 20:19-31
9:00 AM Lit. For God’s Blessings on Our Parishioners
11:30 AM Lit. + Mary Terebecky r/by Maria Dziuba
Sviachene – Easter Dinner
The annual Sviachene, a traditional Easter Dinner,
will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2015 following a 10:00
AM Divine Liturgy. Only one liturgy will be held that
Sunday. At the Sviachene this year we will be honoring
our former pastor, Rev. Roman Dubitsky, on the 50th
anniversary of his Priesthood (no gifts please, only
prayers, at Fr. Roman’s request). The dinner will
consist of traditional Easter food. The dinner and a
short concert will be held in the school hall.
Tickets are on sale at the rectory during office
hours. Tickets will not be sold today, but you may put
your ticket money in an envelope, write your name and
for how many, and put it in the collection basket. Your
tickets will be at the door. The cost is minimal, $10 per
adult and $5 for children age 6 to 18, under 6 free.
Ukrainian Festival in Our Parish
Our third cultural festival will be held on Saturday,
June 27, 2015. As always, the festival will feature
church tours, entertainment, dancing, family activities,
vendors, traditional Ukrainian food/drink and more.
The Festival will be held on the school playground and
inside the school hall. Parishioners who are willing to
work some hours at the festival and be chairpersons of
designated working areas are welcome to come to the
FIRST FESTIVAL MEETING on Thursday, April 21 at
7:00 p.m.(please note the change of date) and take
part in the discussion. We are always looking for new
ideas and would like to hear yours.
Holy Name Society will meet on Tuesday, April 7, 2015
at 8:00 PM in the church hall.
Senior Citizens Club will hold a meeting on Thursday,
April 9, 2015 at 12:00 noon in the church hall. The
program will include a talk by Lt. Anton Massopust of
the Perth Amboy Fire Department, who will speak on
home safety, and the Perth Amboy Fireman’s Museum.
Easter calls for a change. There is NO kneeling during
the entire Easter Season - from Easter Sunday until
Pentecost Sunday. Kneeling has been our position of
prayer during the Holy Season of the Great Fast (Lent)
as the expression of our humility and our repentance.
Standing will be our position of prayer as an expression
of joy, victory and our belief in the Resurrection of Our
Lord. anyone unable to stand - for any reason - may sit
for all the service. We always stand for the singing of
"Christ is Risen..."
ХРИСТОС ВОСКРЕС!
ВОІСТИНУ ВОСКРЕС!
Dear Members of Assumption Parish and friends:
May your heart sing with the joy of the Risen
Lord on this day of His Resurrection feast. “This is
the day that the Lord has made, let us be glad and
rejoice.” May the Risen Christ bless you and may His
resurrection be a source of strength to you and your
loved ones. Have a Blessed and Joyous Pascha!
Fr. Ivan Turyk and Deacon Paul Makar
Congratulations
Congratulations and Best Wishes are extended to
the following upon receiving the Holy Mysteries of
Christian Initiation, Baptism, Chrismation and Holy
Eucharist:
MARY MAGNOLIA JOYCE OSBORN
Daughter of Ryan and Nicole (Boris) Osborn
EVELINA SENIUK
Daughter of Liubomyr and Svitlana Seniuk
Pilgrimage to Philadelphia
On Sunday, March 22, 2015 forty six parishioners
from our parish traveled by bus to Philadelphia to
participate at the Healing Service and Veneration of
the Relic and Icon Blessing of Blessed Bishop-Martyr
Mykola Charnetsky, C.Ss.R at our Ukrainian Catholic
Cathedral. It has been said that, “Faith is a journey,
not a destination.” And for the 46 pilgrims their
journey was richly rewarding.
Icon of the Resurrection of Christ?
This icon that is on the cover of our bulletin is also
called the “Descent into Hades.” Notice that Jesus is
standing on the Cross. It is through the power of “the
Cross” that Jesus was raised from the dead. Satan is
bound in chains, but Adam and Eve are being raised.
(Jesus Christ is the New Adam, accomplishing for
humanity what Adam failed to do). Notice also, the
light is surrounding Christ. His glory is evident through
the power of His Resurrection. Who are the other
people? John the Baptist and Forerunner is prominent
because he preceded Jesus into Hades too, and
announced the Good News there! The prophet, King
David is also there because he foretold of the coming of
Christ and said that Christ would not leave him in
Hades. King Solomon is shown by David, because he was
the son and successor of David and knew and believed
his father’s message. Who is the young man to the right
of Christ? The righteous Abel, dressed as a shepherd,
who was killed by his brother Cain and was the first
person to experience death. The other personages from
the Old Testament are Elijah and Moses, who represent
the Law and the Prophets.
New Priestly Vestments.
We thank Mrs. Irene Dochych for donating $800 to
purchase a new set of Burgundy/Gold Vestments in
memory of her husband + Emil Dochych.
Легенда Про Писанки
ГУМАНІТАРНА ДОПОМОГА
ДЛЯ УКРАЇНІ ВІД ЛЮДЕЙ НАДІЇ
Сердечна подяка в молитвах і на словах
всім, хто так щиро жертвував на постійно
діючу збірку Архиєпархії: Гуманітарна
допомога Україні. Ви є Великодніми людьми –
людьми, які несуть надію! Багато вірних і
парафій пожертвували великі датки, за які ми
дуже вдячні. На сьогодні вами, людьми надії,
було зібрано $60,000!
Пожертви були
передані
безпосередньо
в
Канцелярію
Патріарха нашої Української Католицької
Церкви. Там найкраще знають про потреби
страждаючих від конфлікту на Східній Україні.
Наша Українська Католицька Церква щедро
помагає і опікується біженцями, та тими, хто
потребує медичної допомоги. Дякуючи вашим
щедрим даткам Церква має змогу швидко
реагувати та миттєво допомагати з великим
співчуттям і милосердям.
Деякі парафії прийняли рішення
збирати фонди на спеціальні програми
допомоги страждаючим в Україні. Я вірю, що
наш Патріарх здатний найкраще вирішити, що
є найбільшою і найневідкладнішою потребою.
Я вважаю за краще, якщо ми будемо
відповідати як одна родина
і передавати
допомогову збірку нашої Архиєпархії через
нашу Церкву в Україні. Обов'язком парохів є
забезпечити, щоб збірки, здійснені в парафіях,
були спрямовані безпосередньо на гуманітарні
потреби.
Це також узгоджується з
податковими законами.
Минув уже третій день, як помер Христос на хресті. Уже
третій день журиться його мати Марія – не їсть і не п’є нічого.
Жінки приходили до неї, хотіли потішити її, просили, щоб вона
з’їла щось. Але Марія і далі не говорила, й нічого не їла... Однією
з тих, що часто приходили до Матері Божої, була бідна Ганя. У
неділю вранці, коли всі раділи, що Христос воскрес, Ганя взяла
своє добро – кілька яєчок і пішла до Марії. - Маріє! Не плач, не
сумуй, - просила вона. – Хіба ти не знаєш, що Твій Син воскрес?
Не сумуй, а радуйся, Маріє
Знаю, - відповіла Марія. – Мій Син з’явився мені у сні.
Навколо нього була така ясність, що очі
боліли від неї. Знаю, що мій Син воскрес.
Дівчина дала Марії свій подарунок – кошик із
яєчками. Сльози радості потекли з її очей і
впали на яєчка. І дивне диво сталося. Де
впала сльоза з її святих очей, там на яєчках
зацвілі чудові квіточки, гарні метелики, ясні
зірочки. Усі яєчка в кошику засяяли різними кольорами веселки!
Марія зраділа і почала роздавати ті яєчка людям. - Радуйся! –
казала вона кожному, коли подавала яєчка, - Христос воскрес!
Христос воскрес!
Коли вже яєчок не стало, вона з подякою віддала кошик
дівчинці. Ганя взяла його і вийшла на вулицю. Раптом глянула у
кошик, а він повний писанок. Зраділа дівчина бігла вулицями
Єрусалиму і кожному, кого зустрічала, давала писанку: Радуйтесь! Христос воскрес! Скільки Ганя не роздавала тих
яєчок, а кошик в неї завжди був повний. Люди, яким вона давала
писанки, несли їх далі, давали їх іншим і вітали словами: Христос воскрес! Так за короткий час усі люди в місті знали, що
Христос Bоскрес. На пам’ять про це диво пишуть в Україні
писанки. А на Великдень дарують їх рідним і друзям і шанують, як
Церква ЗА чи ПРОТИ?
Дуже часто у засобах масової інформації ми чуємо
заклики, що Церква проти чогось…. Таке враження, що
Церква відбирає щастя у людей… Церква не може бути
“проти”, не може бути опозиціонером. Церква покликана
боротися “ЗА” – ЗА ЖИТТЯ, ЗА ГІДНІСТЬ ЛЮДИНИ, ЗА ПОВАГУ
ДО ІНШИХ, ЗА ЄДНІСТЬ СІМ’Ї, ЗА ПРОДОВЖЕННЯ
ЛЮДСЬКОГО РОДУ, ЗА… Це вже інші є проти цього, бо
хочуть прийняти закони, що знищують у демократатичний
спосіб задум ТВОРЦЯ.
Ми є діти Божі, діти Нашого Небесного Батька, що
створив нас і дав нам життя в логіці Його премудрості. Коли
відходимо від Божої Премудрості, а йдемо за хибними
людським мудруванням, то тоді прикликаємо на себе
смерть, кінець, безнадію….
Потреба в допомозі Східній Україні
залишатиметься ще довгий час. Ми є людьми
надії, які святкують Воскресіння нашого
Господа і Спаса Ісуса Христа. Воскреслий
Христос прямує з нами дорогою життя, як Він
ішов з апостолами дорогою до Емауса. Їхні
серця запалали, коли вони пізнали суть життя.
Нехай і наші серця палають любов'ю, коли ми
щедро уділяємо на потреби тих, хто марно
страждає на Східній Україні.
Коли ми
обираємо допомагати, ми наближаємося до
Залишаю роздуми Матері Терези про життя, на основі яких
зрозуміння життя в Воскреслому Христі.
можна скласти молитву до нашого Отця небесного:
Вас,
людей
надії,
просимо Життя – це можливість, використай її.
продовжувати ділитися своїми добрами з Життя – це радість, відчувай її.
відчайдушно
потребуючими
вашої Життя – це краса, дивуйся їй.
гуманітарної допомоги. Датки можуть бути Життя – це насолода, скуштуй її.
передані через ваші парафії або вислані Життя – це сон, розгадай його.
безпосередньо на Українську Католицьку Життя – це виклик, зустрінь його.
Архиєпархію Філадельфії за адресою Ukrainian Життя – це обов’язок, виконай його.
Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, 827 N.
Життя – це скарб, цінуй його.
Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Усі
датки є звільнені від оподаткування, на що Життя – це гра, грай у неї.
Життя – це багатство, збережи його.
буде видана довідка.
Життя – це любов, радій їй.
Дякую вам за вашу щедрість виказану Життя – це таємниця, пізнай її.
до сьогодні. Дякую вам за ваше зрозуміння та Життя – це обіцянка, виконай її.
щиру підтримку і в майбутньому тих, які Життя – це скорбота, подолай її.
побребують гуманітарної допомоги
у цей Життя – це гімн, заспівай його.
важкий час кризи в нашій дорогій Україні. Життя – це боротьба, прийми її.
Нехай Господь благословить вас за ваші щедрі
Життя – це драма, стань з нею віч на віч.
вияви любові й підтримки тих, хто в потребі!
Життя – це пригода, віддайся їй.
Ми покликані боронити життя
+Стефан Сорока
Fr. Ivan’s Corner
HUMANITARIAN AID FOR UKRAINE
FROM PEOPLE OF HOPE
Heartfelt gratitude is offered in prayers and words to all who
have so generously donated for the ongoing Archieparchial COLLECTION FOR HUMANITARIAN AID FOR UKRAINE. You are Easter people –
people who offer hope! Many individuals and parishes have made significant contributions, for which we are most thankful. To date,
$60,000 has been generously donated by you, people of hope! The
donations have been forwarded directly to the Office of the Patriarch of
our Ukrainian Catholic Church. They are best aware of the needs of
those suffering as a result of the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Our
Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ukraine has generously provided for the
care of the many refugees and those in need of medical assistance.
Your generous donations enable the Church to respond and to help
immediately with great compassion and care.
Some parishes have elected to raise funds for specific programs providing assistance to the suffering in Ukraine. I believe that
our Patriarch can best determine the greatest and most immediate
needs for help. My preference is for us to respond as one family and
direct collections taken within our parishes to assisting our Church in
responding to the needs. It is the responsibility of the parish priest to
ensure that all collections taken within parishes are strictly for humanitarian needs. This is also in conformity with tax laws.
The need for help in eastern Ukraine will continue to be great for some
time. We are people of hope who celebrate the Resurrection of our
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The Risen Christ walks with us in the
journey of life as He did with the apostles on the road to Emmaus.
Their hearts burned with passion as they came to understand the
meaning of life. May our hearts burn with passion and love as we generously provide for the needs of the many who needlessly suffer in
eastern Ukraine. When we choose to help, we grow in our understanding of life in the Risen Christ.
People of hope are asked to continue to share generously in
providing humanitarian aid so desperately needed. Contributions may
be made through your parish or sent directly to the Ukrainian Catholic
Archeparchy of Philadelphia, 827 N Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PA
19123. Tax receipts are issued.
Thank you for your generosity shown to date. Thank you for
your anticipated understanding and generous support for those requiring humanitarian help in this urgent time of crisis in our native
Ukraine. God bless you in ways only He can for your generous outpouring of love and support for those in need!
+ Stefan Soroka
Metropolitan-Archbishop of Philadelphia for Ukrainians
APRIL: National Abuse Prevention Month
The Archeparchy has policies and procedures to create a
safe environment and protect children. Read the policies and
learn how you can help create a culture of protection.
http://www.ukrarcheparchy.us/index.php?categoryid=13
10 Safety lessons to teach your child
Trust your feelings
Treat others with Respect and expect to be treated the same.
Question the motives of adults who single you out with gifts, privileges, or attention.
Avoid going alone
Know the rules for adult / child interactions
Speak up tell someone if you are feeling uncomfortable
Know your comfort zone and expect others to respect your boundaries
Be sure someone knows where you are
Talk with your parents, it’s their job to keep you safe
Remember you have the Right to Say No when you feel unsafe
For information on how you can become more informed and involved
in keeping our children safe, please call our Child Protection and
Victims Assistance Coordinator, Ken Hutchins at 215.627.0143 or
email [email protected].
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
QUESTION: When I go to the priest for blessing with
Holy Oil after certain Liturgies, he says something and I
am not sure how to respond. Could you tell me what I
should say?
When the priest annoints you on the forehead (in the form of
a cross) with the Holy Oil (i.e. Myrovanja), he typically says
"Christ is among us". You would respond "He is and He shall
be". During Easter, the priest would say "Christ is risen!" and
you would respond "Indeed He is Risen!".

QUESTION: Why do the churches have domes?
Domes play a very important part in places of worship where
they can represent and symbolize different aspects of the
religion. The dome's purpose is to remind people that to gain
God's blessing it is necessary to accept salvation through
Christ. Church domes in Ukrainian Catholic Church often
appear in groups of two representing the "dual" nature of
Christ as God and man; sometimes three, representing the
Holy Trinity, or five, representing Jesus Christ and the Four
Evangelist. Domes standing alone represent Christ or God
as the head of the church. Every dome or “cupola” is topped
by a cross, the symbol of our salvation

QUESTION: "What are the Knights of Columbus?"
The Knights of Columbus (K of C) is an international, fraternal organization of Catholic men founded in 1882 by the
Rev. Michael J. McGivney of New Haven, Connecticut. The
organization was established on the principles of charity,
unity, and patriotism, and its purpose is to provide a system
of fraternal insurance benefits to the members, promote cultural relations and engage in a variety of religious, educational and social activities. Annually, the K of C contributes over
one hundred million dollars to charitable works of the Church
and gives fifty million hours of community service. They number over one million and a half Knights in membership.

QUESTION: I heard someone say that the Ukrainian
Catholic Church was the "largest banned Church in the
world". Is that true and when did that occur?
Yes, from 1946 to 1989, the Ukrainian Catholic Church was
the largest banned Church in the world. The USSR government seized all Ukrainian Catholic premises in March of
1946 and transferred them to the Russian Orthodox Church.
During June of 1945, the USSR government arrested the
Ukrainian Catholic bishops and the appointed administrators
of the eparchies. After the Ukrainian Catholic Church was
liberated in 1989, the Holy See in Rome officially recognized
ten new Ukrainian Catholic bishops.

QUESTION: I am a Roman Catholic who is very drawn
to the Ukrainian Catholic Church. I am not, however,
Ukrainian in ethnic origin. My question is this: can a nonUkrainian become a regular parishioner at a Ukrainian
Catholic Church?
You may become a parishioner of Ukrainian Catholic
Church without any difficulty as we both share the same
Church and doctrinal beliefs, though our rites differ. If you
plan to join any one of our parishes simply speak to the pastor and he will direct you in the proper manner. As the late
Pope John Paul II once stated concerning the Catholic
Church at large, the (Universal) Church breathes with two
lungs (one is the Western Church and the other is the Eastern Church).

QUESTION: What is “Artos” ?
Bread has special significance in our life. It is a symbol of
food and of the work which is necessary to earn it. God told
Adam, "By the sweat of your brow will you eat your
bread" (Gen. 3:19). Made up of multitude of grains, bread
embodies the Church — One Church made up of multitude
of its members. In addition to the Eucharistic bread the
Church has several kinds of holy bread. One of them is Artos bread, which is sanctified on the Easter Liturgy. Artos lie
before the Iconostasis on the table throughout Bright Week
in memory of the Risen Lord, Jesus Christ, before it is
shared among the whole congregation on St. Thomas Sunday. Depicted on the top of the Artos are either the symbol of
Christ’s victory over death – the Cross, surmounted by a
crown of thorns, or the icon of the Resurrection of Christ.
The Artos reminds us that Jesus Christ, after His death and
Resurrection became for Christians the true Bread of Life,
just as He had described Himself.