Liturgy on November 12, 2012 in Williamstown

November 12^th is the feast day of St. Josaphat Kuntsevych (Йосафат Кунцевич), the Martyr of Christian Unity (Ecumenism).   On November 12, 2012 at 7pm a Divine Liturgy was offered at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Williamstown, NJ.   Faithful from several parishes around New Jersey came to pray together.

In Fr. Paul Makar's Homily he spoke of how Josaphat Kuntsevych promoted the unity of church.   Unity that was embraced by diversity.   Fr. Paul said, "We open the doors of our Ukrainian Catholic Church to you all in the spirit of ecumenism."

Video from Liturgy

http://youtu.be/C_s9kOz4glA

Photos

During the Creed.

Communion

Anointing with Holy Oil (Myrovania)

 

After the Liturgy, Fr. Paul answered questions about the church.

Used Clothing Drop Off Point at church

Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Williamstown, NJ,  is pleased to sponsor a USED CLOTHING DROP OFF POINT with the help of Turnkey Enterprises, LLC. We accept all clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, drapes, and stuffed toys (all donations will NOT be cut up or shredded). Please do not give us rags, fabric scraps, toys, or household goods since these are a hardship and expense to dispose of. All donations go to local organizations who can use these clothing donations here in the USA and in 3rd world countries.

Fr. Makar's Homily on September 1, 2012

Rev. Paul J. Makar during the Homily

Below  is a quick video from part of the Homily offered by Fr. Paul J. Makar during the Divine Liturgy on September 1, 2012.  The Gospel Reading for this Divine Liturgy was the Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew Chapter 22.)

(Sorry for the poor image quality of the photo and video.)



http://youtu.be/uDXFoq6F2sE

Rev. Paul Makar's 1st Liturgy in Williamstown

Rev. Paul J. Makar celebrated his 1st Divine Liturgy as Pastor at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Williamstown, NJ on August 4, 2012. 

A Parish Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2012 after the 4:00 pm Divine Liturgy.

Photo from Fr. Paul J. Makar's 1st Liturgy at Williamstown.

Blessing of Fruit in Williamstown 2011

Rev. Ruslan Romanyuk blessed Fruit on the Feast of the Transfiguration in Williamstown, NJ.

Read an article in "The Way" on Page 6 in English.
Read on article in "The Way" on Page 6 in Ukrainian.

Watch a video from the Fruit Blessing.

http://youtu.be/6C0pDwS8CXQ

Good Friday 2011 with Rev. Romanyuk

Here are pictures and a video from Good Friday 2011 in Williamstown, NJ.

Read an article in "The Way" on page 5 in English.
Read an article in "The Way" on page 5 in Ukrainian.

Rev. Ruslan Romanyuk

Watch a video from Good Friday in Williamstown.


http://youtu.be/pJRZ5my5Q2A

Blessing Water in 2010

Rev. Paul Labinsky Blessed Water on the Feast of the Theopany at Sts. Peter and Paul.

Read article in "The Way" on page 13 in English.
Read article in "The Way" on page 13 in Ukrainian.

Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka's visit in 2009

Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka and Rev. Paul Labinsky

(click on photo to enlarge image)

Reception in the church hall.

Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka's Parish Visitiation to Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in 2009.

Read an article in "The Way" on page 13 &14 in English.
Read an article in "The Way" on page 13 & 14 in Ukrainian.


Videos


http://youtu.be/VoyGLoi9Gec


http://youtu.be/UYJrLo8AMYI

Booksigning in Williamstown 2009

Dr. Alexander Lushnycky did a "Ukrainians of the Delaware Valley" Booksigning at Sts. Peter and Paul's in Williamstown on August 2, 2009. 

Read the article in "The Way" on page 14 in English.
Read the article in "The Way" on page 13 in Ukrainian.

Video


http://youtu.be/E8JweBQnmuo

Good Friday 2009

Good Friday at Williamstown on April 10, 2009.

View the article in "The Way" pages 6 - 7 in English.
View the article in "The Way" pages 5-6 in Ukrainian.

Procession around the church with the Shroud.

Rev. Paul Labinsky proclaims the Gospel.

Video



http://youtu.be/z2D3Q_LSURU