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Twenty four strong, smart, funny, kind teenagers prayed together this Saturday morning with their teachers and families joining them at the Divine Liturgy. They received their diplomas from Mrs. Shumny and Father Ivan, and then it was picture time. Afterwards, students and their families came back to school for their breakfast and awards ceremony. Each student received recognition for clubs and activities they participated in, and received monetary awards donated by teachers, parishioners and supporters of our school. Our generous supporters donated over $5000 to our graduates to recognize our students’ achievements in school subjects, community service, honoring their heritage and living their faith. This year, three Ukrainian refugee students, who enrolled at ACS  after escaping war, also graduated with their new friends in the USA. Congratulations to our graduates!

Congratulation to 30 youngsters, who have come to the Divine Liturgy this Sunday morning to receive Jesus’ body and blood in their lives in a very special way. As your Pastor, I am very proud of you for studying and learning about Jesus to prepare for this day and that you have said yes to Jesus’ sacramental grace and love. Thanks to Sr. Veronica, Sr. Trijtsi, Sr. Svitanku for preparing parish children and Mrs. Kukuruza, 2nd  grade teacher for preparing ACS school students for this joyful day. May God bless you always.

Thank you to all the fathers and father figures that came to our Tacos with Dad event at ACS.  Today the Student Council opened the program with a prayer service for our father figures.  This was followed by a short program by our PK- 5 classes and the 7th grade closed the program with a few poems about their dads.  For lunch we enjoyed tacos and rice.  Mrs. Shumny gave out some door prizes as we ate and the fun ended with each Dad getting a special cupcake. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Friday, April 28th marked another induction of another class into ACS Junior National Honor Society. The graduating class of 2023 led the ceremony with an explanation of each of the qualities a candidate must hold to be a member of NJHS. Mrs. Shumny administered the pledge of NJHS members, then distributed the honor cords to be worn by members of the Class of 2023 on their graduation day. The ceremony, attended by family, friends, and our ACS faculty and students, was followed by a continental breakfast provided by our FSA. Congratulations to our new members and thank you FSA for your continued support!

New 2023 inductees:
Gr 8 – Edgar Cruz – Giovanni Zingariello
                                  
Gr 7 – Elijah Eyeson – Leah Marine – Timofey Reznik – Josemar Vasquez
                                  
Gr 6 – Claire Chendorain – Gianluca Pipitone – Isabella Ortega – Dominic Mussenden – Alexys Villamar

In response to the tragic humanitarian crisis in Ukraine,  the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish in Perth Amboy, NJ  of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia recently purchased an ambulance to help save the lives of Ukrainians.  With the assistance of Bishop Hryhoriy Komar, Auxiliary Bishop of Sambir-Drohobych Eparchy in Ukraine, an ambulance has been purchased in Italy with the donation from the  Medical Career Institute, NY and proceeds from the New Year’s Dance (Zabava) fundraiser that took place in the parish on December 31, 2022. An ambulance for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s invasion was purchased for 13,000 euros ($14,500) and was delivered to the city of  Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine for the A7015  Tank Brigade.  God Bless America and God Protect Ukraine!  

Love and kindness is spreading throughout the hallways of ACS! Our morning started with Father Ivan and Mrs. Shumny dropping off a Valentine Surprise to each teacher.  We are so grateful for all the love they have for their students and our school. Each class will share lots of treats and cards in the afternoon but not before an extra prayer for our seniors!  The entire student body wrote beautiful cards and friendly letters to the residents of St. Joseph Senior Center and our Ukrainian Assumption Seniors. Students decorated and wished all seniors a blessed and Happy Valentine’s Day! Our seniors are always loved and in our hearts