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Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church

114 Palace Lane,
Williamsburg Virginia 23185


When in VA Beach visit our sister parish,
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Catholic Church
at 216 S Parliament Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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The Very Reverend Father Alex Shuter, Pastor

Divine Liturgy (Mass) Schedule
11am Sunday mornings
and on weekdays at 8:30am:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

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Confession is available before Divine Liturgy
or by appointment

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Divine Liturgy is being streamed live, via YouTube.

Visit our YouTube Channel

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Visit our Facebook page

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SAVE THE DATE!

Oktoberfest


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Introducing: The Da Vinci Acadamy

The Da Vinci Academy is a micro school opening for the 2024-25 school year, serving students ages 6-10. Our students enjoy a small group environment with lots of teacher support; our student: teacher ratio is never greater than 6:1, and our class sizes are never larger than 12. If your student thrives in a smaller environment with supportive peers and teachers, lots of hands-on, STEM-based learning, and opportunities for advanced and individualized learning pathways, contact us today to schedule an interview and on-site trial day!


www.davinciacademyva.org

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Link to the music for Divine Liturgy

Divine Liturgy Propers, October 6, 2024

TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

The holy and glorious apostle Thomas, who did not believe the other disciples when they announced that Jesus had risen. When Jesus himself showed his pierced side, he exclaimed, "My Lord and my God." After this demonstration of faith, it is related that he evangelized India.

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The Sign of the Cross (audio)

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This Week's Liturgical Scripture Readings
Beginning October 6, 2024
Readings



20th SUNDAY
AFTER PENTECOST


10:40 Third Hour

11am Divine Liturgy



Gal 1:11-19
Lk 7:11-16
21st Week after Pentecost



Monday

8:30am Divine Liturgy


Phil 4:10-23
Lk 7:36-50

Tuesday
8:30am Divine Liturgy

Protection of
the Theotokos
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Col 1:1-2 & 7-11
Lk 8:1-3

Wednesday

8:30am Divine Liturgy
followed by
Moleben to the Theotokos


1 Cor 4:9-16
Lk 10:16-21

Thursday

8:30am Divine Liturgy

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6pm Rosary

Col 1:24-29 Lk 9:7-11

Friday



Col 2:1-7 Lk 9:12-18

Saturday


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3-8pm Oktoberfest

2:Cor 3:12-16 Lk 6:1-10

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About Us

Ascension of Our Lord is a Byzantine (Ruthenian) Catholic Church, an Eastern Catholic church, located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The church's ancestral origins are from Eastern (Slavic) Europe. The Byzantine Catholic Church follows the Holy Traditions of the Byzantine East, with roots in Constantinople, while maintaining union with the Catholic church of Rome. All services are conducted in English. Roman Catholics in good standing with the Church are free to receive the Holy Sacraments.

A Brief History

As the first Byzantine-Ruthenian Catholic Church in Southeastern Virginia, the parish family first came together with a Divine Liturgy celebrated at St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia on November 4, 1984, when Father John Lazarek began his missionary work. For four years, Fr. Lazarek travelled from Annandale, Virginia, to the Tidewater area to celebrate the Divine Liturgy.

In September of 1987, the mission purchased Greensprings Community Chapel. On February 4, 1988, Bishop Michael J. Dudick, D.D., The Eparchy of Pasasaic, granted canonical status to the newly-named Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church. On October 25, 1988, Father Edward G. Cimbala was assigned as the parish's first resident pastor.

In October of 1989, Father Edward Cimbala began his missionary work in Virginia Beach by founding Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Catholic Church while continuing to serve the Williamsburg parish.

Today

Ascension parish has grown from a parish formed to meet the needs of the ethnic Byzantine Catholics of the area into a parish home for many residents who have come to love the Catholic traditions of the Christian East. God has blessed our parish over the years and we look forward to all that He has in store for us in the years to come!

To read more about Byzantine Catholics follow this link.

 

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory forever!

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Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church
114 Palace Lane Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757)220-8098