In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John bore witness of Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me is preferred before me, for He was before me." And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.- (John 1: 1-17)
Wed
1May6pm: Holy UnctionThu
2May9am Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil
6pm Matins of Holy Friday (12 Gospels)Fri
3May9am Royal Hours
3pm Vespers of Holy Friday- Entombment
6pm Lamentations (Reading Psalter from the tomb)Sat
4May9am: Baptisms and Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
7pm Reading Acts from the Tomb
11:30pm Nocturne
12am Paschal Matins, Hours and Divine LiturgySun
5MayGREAT AND HOLY PASCHA
3pm Paschal Vespers
followed by Potluck/Cookout
Holy Land - You may send assistance through IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) here: Conflict in Gaza
Ukraine Assistance - If you want to help those in Ukraine impacted by war, you may do so through International Orthodox Christian Charities, IOCC Ukraine
Sunday Weekly Cleanup: We need everyone to lend a hand with this task to help make the load lighter on the few who often clean. Many hands make light work. Those who are staying to clean are often cleaning until mid-afternoon. There are many tasks that need to be completed each Sunday.
No church school this weekend.
Please Note: We have someone with a shellfish allergy. Please mark any dishes you bring with shellfish. Additionally, we will set them on the counter out of children's reach. Thank you.
Assistance Needed with Prosphora for Divine Liturgy. Thank you for considering this need of our parish. Sign up link: Prosphora Sign-up or see Matushka for any additional details.
Link to the 2024 OCA desk calendar listing feast days, fasting periods with specifics, OCA directories, pastoral messages, and more. An excellent resource. Desk Calendar