On Wednesday, November 30, 2011 His Grace Bishop Michael visited our parish with a special presentation – “The True Meaning of Christmas”, which was a beautiful exploration of the meaning of this wonderful feast as conveyed to us through scripture, the liturgical services and hymns, as well as the various holy traditions of our Orthodox Church. A question and answer period followed the presentation. Light refreshments and fellowship were held in the Church Hall after the lecture.

On Sunday, October 2, 2011 we celebrated Choir Appreciation Day, recognizing singers with twenty-five and more years of ministry as Orthodox musicians. Congratulation to our honorees:

Vladimir Nehrebecki - 45 years singing in choir, 31 of those – as our Choir Director

Marge Cimbolic – 65 years singing in choir

Eva Benda – 46 years singing in choir

Andrea Bacsik – 40 years singing in choir

Tais Fedetz – 31 years singing in choir

May the Lord Our God continue to bountifully bless your service to Him for many more years to come. Mnogaya Leta!

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It was a joyous experience for all of us when His Grace Bishop MICHAEL spent the weekend worshiping with the faithful and friends of our parish. Bishop Michael’s presence and inspired words of wisdom brought peace and consolation to those who attended the Great Vespers on Saturday evening and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning on the weekend of August 20^th and 21^st 2011.

The Hierarchical Divine Liturgy held on Sunday morning was truly a spiritually enriching event. Bishop Michael and Father Igor Kseniuk, Rector of the parish were joined by Archdeacon Michael Suvak of the Holy Protection Cathedral in New York, NY and visiting Sub-Deacon Alexander Vlachos of Christ the Savior Church in Paramus, NJ. Serving in the Altar were also Reader Stephen Wasilewski, President of the Parish Council, Philip Benda and Maxim Kseniuk. During the service Bishop Michael presented an award of Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America to parish Rector, Fr. Igor – the nabedrenik (the Thigh-Shield) – in recognition of his deep commitment to Christ and dedicated service to His holy Church. Service was abundantly beautified by inspirational singing of our parish choir under the direction of Matushka Anna Kseniuk.

The Liturgy was followed by a luncheon in the church hall, during which the faithful had opportunities to speak with our beloved spiritual shepherd and archpastor, His Grace Bishop Michael, and receive his blessing. In recognition of the excellent work being undertaken across the diocese and to support Vladika’s Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors fund, a check was presented to Bishop Michael on behalf of the Parish Council by Vice President Reader Christopher Bygonaise. The weekend was one filled with spiritual joy, enrichment, and cherished fellowship. We wish Bishop Michael Many Years! Eis Polla Eti Despota!

Our prayers and best wishes to Valentina & Theodore Benda, who celebrated their 70^th Anniversary of Marriage on May 4^th. May God bless you and preserve you in health and happiness for Many Years! Mnogaya Leta!

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The NJ District of The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (F.O.C.A.) again sponsored the unforgettable ice-skating event in Ice Rink of Bayonne High School followed by a social at our Church Hall.

On November 27-28, 2010 our faithful were filled with great joy, as our beloved Vladika Michael, Bishop of New York and the Diocese of New York and New Jersey visited our parish with his first archpastoral visitation. His Grace was present at Great Vespers Saturday night and celebrated a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy following morning. On both services he delivered homilies that were inspiring as well as full of pastoral love.

In celebrating the Liturgy, the parish rector, Rev. Igor Kseniuk was joined by visiting Protopresbyter Daniel Hubiak and Protodeacon Michael Sochka. Stephen Wasilewski, Parish Council President and Christopher Bygonaise, member of our church choir were tonsured into the order of Readers during the Liturgy.

At the conclusion of the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy the faithful gathered for lunch and fellowship in the Church Hall. Glory to God for a truly wonderful visit from our beloved Hierarch. Eis Polla Eti Despota!

On Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 our spiritual family was joined by Jacob Galati, son of our faithful parishioners Matthew and Tonya Galati; he was received into Orthodoxy through the service of Holy Chrismation.Following day he participated in the service of Churching of the Child, and received his first Holy Communion. May God bless and preserve you Jacob, your parents and godparents for Many, Many Years!

On Sunday, January 31, the NJ District of The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (F.O.C.A.) sponsored ice-skating event in Ice Rink of Bayonne High School followed by a social at our Church Hall. Delicious food, great fellowship and excellent opportunity to meet fellow orthodox friends from other parishes of our Diocese made this event absolutely unforgettable.

On Sunday, September 20th, 2009 our Carpathian Club celebrated their 90th Jubilee. Congratulation! Many Years! (Pictures were taken by a friend of our parish Tonya Galati - Thank you Tonya!)