April 6th, 2022

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

As the Great Fast comes to a close, and we approach Great and Holy Week, our hearts turn toward the joy of the resurrection. The intensity of Holy Week brings us face to face with the worst part of the human condition as exemplified in the death of Jesus on the Cross. This is just the beginning. Through Jesus’ sharing in death, we share in His resurrection. Death no longer has any power over us. This week for us is the most important week because it brings us to the reality of why Jesus became human. He shared in our humanity so that through His resurrection we might share in His divinity.

Because during Holy Week we will have a variety of services with the participation of many, I would like to ask for your attention in the following announcements.

—-This Saturday, April 9, Lazarus Saturday, after the Divine Liturgy at 9am, we will be preparing the temple and the grounds for the extensive events of next week. That includes prepping the palms and pussy willows, cleaning, clearing grounds, planting, trimming weeds and grass, etc. we need help so that the Temple and grounds would be beautiful for the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. We will start at 10am. Come help us prepare for Pascha!

—-The Divine Liturgy on Saturday evening at 6pm will be offered for +Vladimir Basil Choman on the 20th anniversary of his passing (4/8/2002), followed by a Panachida. The previously scheduled intention will be rescheduled.

—on Palm Sunday, after the social, at 12:30pm we will have a Pysanky Workshop. Pysanky are the beautifully decorated eggs made specifically for Easter. We are blessed to have Toni Tritchka with us for instruction and to share her gifts. 

—-The Holy Week schedule has a few changes from previous years. Please take note of times and services.