St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church
Friends in Christ, Welcome to Our Parish
St. Nicholas History
The first known services for Ukrainian Catholics of this Great Meadows area were held at the home of Mr. Roman Kowalick in the area of Shades of Death Road and Johnsonburg Road in 1907, by a visiting priest from New York City.
From 1916 to 1924 the Ukrainian Catholic Church was without a Bishop; during this time local Ukrainians went to church owned by the Rutherford family in Allamuchy, where many of the parishioners of St. Nicholas were baptized.
In the absence of a Bishop an administrator was appointed who sent Deacon Eugene Woloschuk to Great Meadows to assist in the organization of a Ukrainian Catholic Church. There were at that time about 30 Ukrainian families in the area and 10 organizers who signed notes to borrow money from the First National Bank, Hackettstown, N.J. They were: Joseph Kowalick, Stephen Kowalcyzuk, George Kowalcyzuk, Alezander Kowalick, Paul Kenny, Andrew Nykun, John Ozyjowski, Paul Landiak, John Kowalick and Stephen Kowalick Sr.
In 1922 land for the Church was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nykun. With a team of horse and a scraper manned by John Kowalick Sr. the pioneers poured the foundation themselves, mixed cement by hand, and carried it in pails. At that time the framing cost $7,000.00, the cupola was $500.00. The large church bell weighed approximately a ton was purchased from Sears and Roebuck.
A PRAYER OF CONFIDENCE IN GOD
Beloved Jesus, grant that I may rest in Your above all things,
Above all creatures, above all Your angels, above all praise,
Above all rejoicing and exultation, above all glory and honor,
Above all heavenly hosts; for Your alone are Most High,
You alone are the Almighty and Good above all things.
May You come to me and deliver me, and release me from
My chains, and grant me freedom, because without You my
Joy is not complete, without You my table is empty.
God saves me, Jesus enlightens me, the Holy Spirit is my
Life, thus I fear nothing.
Amen
A significant spiritual event took place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Nicholas in Great Meadows, New Jersey, where, after an eleven-year break, the voices of our youngest faithful once again filled the church in prayer. Seven children, who spent the past year preparing for their encounter with Christ, received the Sacrament of First Confession. We are deeply grateful to the catechist Mrs. Mariya Kostiuk, who lovingly guided them on this journey. Our sincere thanks also go to the parents for their dedication and spiritual support.
FELLOWSHIP - PLEASE JOIN US FOR COFFEE, CAKE AND REFRESHMENTS IN THE CHURCH HALL AFTER SUNDAY LITURGY. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!
Запрошуємо всіх! Кожної неділі після Літургії на каву з тістечком у Парафіяльній залі!!!
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NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Join us for a fabulous New Year's Eve celebration at St. Nicholas Church Hall. We'll be serving up hot food, soft drinks, and a glass of champagne to ring in the New Year. We are asking guests to bring a dessert or appetizer.
The price is $100 per person when you purchase tickets in advance, and $125 after 12/28/25. Tickets will not be available at the door. Children under 16 are FREE. Doors open at 8 PM, and entertainment begins at 9PM. To purchase your tickets, call Roman or Nataliya at 908.887.2411 or 908.328.3696.
MEMBERSHIP - JOIN OUR PARISH
If you are new to our community and wish to join our Parish please see Fr. Volodymyr after Liturgy. Annual membership dues are $25 for singles, $50 for families. Church Envelopes will be provided to you in January 2025 for proper recording of your donations. Please fill out the Registration Card with your information... If you have children, please list your children's names and age in back of card.
RENOVATION PROJECTS - Thank you again for the donations for our Renovation Projects. We have a Goal of $50,000 to cover essential repairs for our church and hall.d hall. To date we received $40,130 towards our goal. Our church is 100 years old and the hall was built shortly thereafter. Repairs have to be made and unfortunately that cost money. WE STILL NEED YOUR FINANCIAL HELP. There are special envelopes marked RENOVATION PROJECTS on the bulletin table. In this season of giving, we are asking that you help us fund these projects. Please drop your donations in the collection basket. Thank you for your help.
LITURGY INTENTIONS - Liturgy Intentions are now being accepted for Liturgies in 2026. Please fill out the envelopes located on the bulletin table and place them in the collection basket. Please limit your intentions to one or two names for each Divine Liturgy. Donation of $10 is requested.
CHURCH ENVELOPES 2026 - The church envelopes for 2026 are available in the Church Hall for pickup. Take the envelope box with the same number as last year with your name on it. Return Registration card in the collection basket so that we can confirm your name and phone number for proper recording of your donations. Please see Vassili Malaniouk if you have any questions.
VISITATION OF THE SICK/ANNOINTING OF SICK - Anyone wishing to be visited with Holy Communion and/or anointed for healing. please contact Fr. Volodymyr at 215-869-8027.
CANDLE OFFERINGS - Altar Candles (2) and Eternal Light Candle are available in memory of, or in honor of a loved one for $10. Please use the Candle Offering envelopes available on the bulletin table. Candle offerings will be listed in the bulletin.
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What Do We Teach?
We use both the Old Testament and the Gospels as the foundation for our Ukrainian Catholic faith and the inspiration for our daily lives. We put those teachings into practice at home and at work.
Welcome Brothers & Sisters
Shine in the love of God's grace, every day.
At St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Great Meadows NJ, it's our mission to help you explore your relationship with God and improve those meaningful relationships in your family life. Join us each Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning and experience the warmth of faith and the strength of our community.
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