Holy Assumption Orthodox Church

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Glory Forever!

Welcome to the web site of the Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, a pan-Orthodox community that serves Passaic county of NJ. Our church is a parish of the Diocese of Washington and New York of the Orthodox Church in America. On this site you can find information about our parish, it's services and events. Click on the appropriate link on the left to go to a page with information that you are interested in.

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Christmas
Christmas

Schedule of Services

2011 Christmas Greeting:

"What shall we offer thee, O Christ, who for our

sakes hast appeared on earth on man?

The angles offer a hymn; the heavens a star;

the wise men, gifts; the shepherds ,

their wonder; the earth, its cave; the wilderness,

a manger. And we offer thee a virgin mother!

O Pre-eternal God, have mercy on us!

CHRIST IS BORN!

GLORIFY HIM!

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Father Stephen, Matushka Jessica,

Jacob & Julia Evanina

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CHRISTMAS 2011 SCHEDULE OF SERVICE

Saturday, December 24th

Strick Fast Day

9:00 AM - Divine Liturgy & Great Vespers

11:00 AM - Confessions

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Christmas Eve Vigil:

4:00 PM - Great Compline with Litya & Matins

(Confessions immediately following Vigil)

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Sunday, December 25th

The Feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ

9:00 AM - Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great

Light refreshments, fellowship &

caroling will follow the Liturgy

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Monday, December 26th

Synaxis of the Most Holy Theotokos

9:00 AM - Divine Liturgy

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Tuesday, December 27th

Feast of St. Stephen the Protomartyr

9:00 AM - Divine Liturgy

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Saturday,January 1st

Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord

St. Basil the Great

9:00 AM - Divine Liturgy

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Thrusday, January 5th

Theophany Eve Vigil

7:00 PM - Great Compline with Litya

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Friday, January 6th

The Feast of Holy Theophany

9:00 AM - Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom &

Great Blessing of Water

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House blessings begin!

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+ The Church Fathers teach us that every service is a unique

gift of Orthodoxy that should not be ignored, but attended with

joy and sincerity of heart. Receive this gift with thanksgiving

and share it with those around you !

FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD

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2009 LENTEN MISSION - 03/09/09

On Sunday, March 29, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Jonah visited our parish for the Lenten Mission Vespers of the New Jersey Deanery. Over 300 people from throughout the area came for an afternoon of Christian prayer and fellowship.

We extend our sincerest thanks to the clergy and faithful from throughout the area, as well as St. Tikhon's Seminary Choir for singing the responses.

We especially thank the faithful of our parish who worked diligently in preparation for this day as it was truly rewarding for everyone. May our Lord bless each of you richly for it, granting you all MANY BLESSED YEARS!

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5th Annual Church School Picnic - 09/26/10

Our 2010 Church School year began with a picnic at the parish rectory grounds. After the celebration of the Divine Liturgy with special petitions and prayers for the students and teachers of our Church School Program, over 100 people participated in a wonderful afternoon of Christian fellowship and fun!

We extend our sincerest thanks to everyone for their dedication and hard work in making this a truly memorable day!

We also thank His Grace, Bishop MICHAEL for taking time out of his busy schedule to share this day with us!

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