Saturday, May 7: Reader Vespers, Jr. SOYO and Teen SOYO meet at the usual times while Father is away.

Third Sunday of Pascha

The Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women,

Pious Joseph of Arimathea & Righteous Nicodemus

Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian; Venerable Arsenios the Great

Thought for Today: Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and god-mothers in our midst as we also remember those who nurtured us and some who are now awaiting the day of reunion with us in the heavenly realm.

A Warm Welcome to Deacon James Aiken of St. Ananias Orthodox Church in Evansville. He is serving a Eucharistic Typika while Fr. Peter Jon is away. Some of you may remember him and his wife as frequent visitors some years ago.

An invitation from St. George Ladies’ Society in Terre Haute: Mother Gabriella, Abbess of Holy Dormition Monastery in Rives Junction, Michigan will be guest speaker at the retreat on Saturday, May 21st at the church in Terre Haute. RSVP is requested at 815-232-5244. See the hall bulletin board for additional information.

Coffee Hour Hosts: Wendy and Glen and Parishioners C-G

Next Week’s Hosts: Nina R and Parishioners H-R

THIS WEEK

We are in a Non-Fasting Period until after Ascension on June 2nd.

Wednesday, May 11: Reader Vespers at 6:00

Saturday, May 14: Great Vespers at 5:00; Jr. SOYO at 4:00; Teen SOYO 6:00 – 8:00

Sunday, May 15:  Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meets.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

Typika often does not include the Epistle.

The Reading is the First Epistle of St. John. (1:1-7)

For St. John the Theologian

His voice has gone out into all the earth. The heavens declare the glory of God.

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of life—the Life was made manifest, and we saw it, and testify to it, and proclaim to you the Eternal Life which was with the Father and was made manifest to us—that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you may have fellowship with us; and our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing this that our joy may be complete. This is the message we have heard from Him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with Him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth; but if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according St. Mark. (15:43-16:8)

For the Third Sunday of Pascha

At that time, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the Kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. And Pilate wondered if He were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether Jesus was already dead. And when he learned from the centurion that He was dead, he granted the body to Joseph. And he bought a linen shroud, and taking Him down, wrapped Him in the linen shroud, and laid Him in a tomb, which had been hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where He was laid. And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb at the rising of the sun. And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?” And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back – it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a long white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, “Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, Who was crucified. He is risen; He is not here; see the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples and Peter that He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see Him, as He told you.” And they went out quickly and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 2

When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hell with Thy Godly power. And when Thou didst raise the dead from beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven did cry aloud unto Thee: O Christ, Thou giver of life, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of Joseph of Arimathea – Tone 2

The noble Joseph, taking Thine immaculate Body down from the Tree, and having wrapped It in pure linen and spices, laid It for burial in a new tomb. But on the third day Thou didst arise, O Lord, granting to the world Great Mercy.

 Apolytikion  of the Myrrh-Bearing Women – Tone 2

Unto the myrrh-bearing women did the Angel cry out as he stood by the grave: Myrrh-oils are meet for the dead, but Christ hath proved to be a stranger to corruption. But cry out: The Lord is risen, granting to the world Great Mercy.

Apolytikion of St. John the Theologian – Tone 2

O Apostle John, beloved of Christ our God, hasten to deliver a defenseless people. He that allowed thee to recline on His breast receiveth thee bowing in intercession. Implore Him, O Theologian, to dispel the persistent cloud of the heathen, and ask for us His peace and Great Mercy.

Kontakion of Pascha – Tone 8

Thou didst descend into the tomb, O Immortal. Thou didst destroy the power of  death. In victory, Thou didst arise, O Christ God, proclaiming Rejoice to the myrrh-bearing women; granting peace to Thine Apostles, and resurrection to the fallen.

Megalynarion for Pascha

The Angel cried…

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) of  Pascha – Tone 8

Receive ye the body of Christ; taste ye the Fountain of immortality.

FAMILY NEWS

Receiving the Eucharist: Today, Deacon James cannot give the blessing to those not partaking of the Holy Eucharist; only the priest may do so. We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but  have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread.

Coffee Hour Reminders: First Sunday A-B; Second Sunday C-G; Third Sunday H-R; Fourth Sunday S-Z; Fifth Sunday All Pitch-in.

Happy Anniversary: Randal & Linda S – 8th

Birthday Celebrations: Kh. Marilyn G (9th); Mariam G (10th); Linda S (10th); Anthony G (12th); Teya T (12th); Howard W (14th)

Blessed Name Day: Marah P (8th); Barb G (Isadora of Tabenna-10th)

Memory Eternal: Justin; Natalie; Archbishop Paul (OCA); Lovena; Gillian (Howard’s cousin’s daughter

Prayer List: Melanie & daughter (Adrian’s coworker and child – loss of parent and serious health issues);Bob & Bonnie T of St. Mary’s; Wes (infant with brittle bone disorder); Megan (lymphoma); Mark (congestive heart failure) and Barbara (Mark’s caregiver); Wes’s grandfather;Josiah; Terra (formerly Terra Pitzak with cancer); Displaced Ukrainian refugees and those who remain in their war-torn country; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; Vicki;Vicki’s granddaughter;Petroulla’s mother hospitalized with kidney failure (Cyprus); Hermione with child;Arianna Vician; Rhonda’s sister-in-law Judee with a kidney tumor;Wendy Elizabeth’s Aunt Helen and Uncle Bobby;Mary Ann; Linda; Steve Crandall; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Gabriel;Jack;Christopher; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Nancy; Don and Dee; Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Anastasia with child; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Kristy, Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison;  Andrew and Isaac (Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail.  Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

New Sunday or Anti-Pascha

Sunday of Thomas the Apostle, Called “The Twin”

Prophet Jeremiah; Venerable-martyrs Euthymios, Ignatius and Akakios of Prodromou Skete on Athos

Thought for Today: “I love You, my God, not out of fear, nor because You have prepared my paradise.  I love You because You were crucified for me.” + St. Dorotheos of Gaza

Food for Hungry People and Outreach, 2022 Campaign: FFHP is receiving donations for the Archdiocesan fund to support those in our country and around the world with food insecurity. You may make a donation to All Saints, and we will send the composite donation to FFHP.

Myrrh Bearers meet today (Sunday, May 1st) during coffee hour.

Coffee Hour Hosts: Melissa and Casey Barbarick and Parishioners A-B.

Next Week’s Hosts: Wendy and Glen Carter and Parishioners C-G

THIS WEEK

We are in a Non-Fasting Period until after Ascension on June 2nd.

Wednesday, May 4: Daily Vespers at 6:00 – Ask Abouna follows.

Saturday, May 7: Great Vespers at 5:00; Jr. SOYO at 4:00; Teen SOYO 6:00 – 8:00

Sunday, May 8:  Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail.  Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH

Fr. Peter Jon begins Divine Liturgy with “Blessed is the Kingdom.”

The choir responds Amen.” Then Fr. Peter Jon alone sings the Paschal Apolytikion.

Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down Death by death;

                                   and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!

The choir and the people then sing this twice. The Liturgy continues with the Great Litany.

The Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn) of Pascha

Instead of Come Let us Worship, Father sings “In the gathering places bless ye God the Lord, from the springs of Israel.” Choir and people continue as usual: “Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.”

Apolytikion for Thomas Sunday – Tone 7

While the tomb was sealed, Thou didst shine forth from it, O Life. While the doors were closed, Thou didst come in to Thy Disciples, O Christ God, Resurrection of all, renewing in us through them an upright spirit, according to the greatness of Thy mercy.

Kontakion of Pascha – Tone 8

Thou didst descend into the tomb, O Immortal. Thou didst destroy the power of  death. In victory, Thou didst arise, O Christ God, proclaiming Rejoice to the myrrh-bearing women; granting peace to Thine Apostles, and resurrection to the fallen.

Megalynarion for Thomas Sunday – Tone 1

O most radiant lamp, the Theotokos, the immeasurable honor, which is more exalted than all creatures, with praises do we magnify thee.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) of Thomas Sunday – Psalm 147:1

Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion. Alleluia.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is the Acts of the Apostles. (5:12-20)

Great is our Lord, and great is His strength. Praise ye the Lord, for the Lord is good.

In those days, many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles; and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch. None of the rest dared to join them, but the people magnified them. And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women, so that they even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and pallets, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. The people also gathered from the cities around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed. But the chief priest rose up and all who were with him, that is, the sect of the Sadducees, and filled with jealousy they laid their hands on the apostles and put them in the common prison. But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out and said: “Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.”

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according St. John.  (20:19-31)

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be to you.” When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in His side, I will not believe.” Eight days later, His disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them, and said, “Peace be to you.” Then He said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see My hands; and put out your hand, and place it in My side; do not be faithless, but believing.” Thomas answered Him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Thomas, you have believed because you have seen Me. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His Name.

FAMILY NEWS

Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but  have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread.

Coffee Hour Reminders: First Sunday A-B; Second Sunday C-G; Third Sunday H-R; Fourth Sunday S-Z; Fifth Sunday All Pitch-in.

Congratulations to Noah S at his graduation from Indiana University

Happy Anniversary: Fr. Seraphim & Paraskeva – 5th)

Birthday Celebrations: Fiona Rose (1st)

Blessed Name Day: Glen C (Vasily of America – 4th); Irene V-W (Great Martyr Irene – 5th)

Memory Eternal: Justin; Natalie; Archbishop Paul (OCA); Lovena

Prayer List: Wes (infant with brittle bone disorder); Megan (lymphoma); Mark (congestive heart failure) and Barbara (Mark’s caregiver); Wes’s grandfather;Josiah; Terra (formerly Terra Pitzak with cancer); Displaced Ukrainian refugees and those who remain in their war-torn country; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; Vicki; Vicki’s granddaughter;Petroulla’s mother (Cyprus); Hermione with child;Arianna Vician; Rhonda’s sister-in-law Judee ;Wendy Elizabeth’s Aunt Helen and Uncle Bobby;Mary Ann; Linda; Steve Crandall; Fr. Athanasius; Jack;Christopher; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Nancy; Don and Dee; Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Anastasia with child; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Kristy, Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison;  Andrew and Isaac (Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

The Weekend leading up to Great and All-Holy Pascha

Thought for Today: “True life on earth indeed begins from the Resurrection of the Savior, for it does not end in death. Without the Resurrection of Christ human life is nothing else but a gradual dying which finally inevitably ends in death. Real true life is that life which does not end in death. And, such a life became possible on earth only with the Resurrection of the Lord Christ the God-man. Life is real life only in God, for it is a holy life and by virtue of this an immortal life. ” +  Saint Justin Popovich

Food for Hungry People and Outreach, 2022 Campaign: FFHP is receiving donations for the Archdiocesan fund to support those in our country and around the world with food insecurity. You may make a donation to All Saints by Agape Sunday and we will send the composite donation to FFHP.

Lilies may be donated as Pascha decorations by Saturday morning. If you want to honor the memory of a loved one,please notify Father Peter Jon.

HOLY WEEK

TODAY, Friday, April 22

• The Royal Hours of Holy Friday at 9:00
• Decoration of the Bier of Christ at 1:00  by children ages 3-13
• Great Vespers of the Taking Down of Christ from the Cross at 3:00
• Orthros with the Lamentations at 6:00
• All Night Vigil  –  9pm to 9am (Sign up in the hallway to read.)

Saturday, April 23

• Harrowing of Hades Liturgy at 9:00
• Place Easter baskets near the iconostasis for a blessing.
• Evening Pascha Service with Rush, Orthros and Divine Liturgy at 10:00
• Soon we will proclaim joyfully, “Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!”
• Break-the-Fast Meal (Foods are provided but edible contributions are welcome!)

Sunday, April 24

• Agape Vespers at Noon with the reading of the Holy Gospel in many languages. (See Charles Coats NOW if you want to read.)
• Procession to the Empty Tomb
• Paschal Bag Hunt
• Pascha Feast (Roasted Lamb will be provided; pitch-in foods are welcome.)

LOOKING AHEAD

The liturgy for St. George will be celebrated Bright Monday, April 25,  at 10am with the blessing of the Mosaic of Saint George in the pavilion.

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH

Refrain: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death; and upon those in the tombs, bestowing life!

Apolytikion of St. John Chrysostom – Tone 8

Grace shining forth from thy mouth like fire hath enlightened the universe and hath disclosed to the world treasures of uncovetousness and hath shown us the heights of humility. But as thou dost instruct us by thy words, O Father John Chrysostom, intercede with the Word, Christ God, to save our souls.

Kontakion of Pascha – Tone 8

Thou didst descend into the tomb, O Immortal. Thou didst destroy the power of  death. In victory, Thou didst arise, O Christ God, proclaiming Rejoice to the myrrh-bearing women; granting peace to Thine Apostles, and resurrection to the fallen.

Megalynarion for Pascha – Tone 1

The Angel cried  to the Lady full of Grace, Rejoice, rejoice, O pure Virgin…

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) of Pascha – Tone 8

Receive  the body of Christ; taste the Fountain of Immortality.   Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is the Acts of the Apostles. (1:1-8)

This is the day which the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad therein!

O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; His mercy endureth forever.

In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when He was taken up, after He had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the Apostles whom He had chosen. To them He presented Himself alive after His passion by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days, and speaking of the kingdom of God. And while staying with them He charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, He said, “You heard from Me; for John baptized with water, but before many days you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” So when they had come together, they asked Him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has fixed by His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth.”

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according St. John. (1:1-17)

                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 through Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came for testimony, to bear witness to the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness to the light. The true light that enlightens every man was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, yet the world knew Him not. He came to His own home, and His own people received Him not. But to all who received Him, who believed in His Name, He gave power to become children of God; 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, full of grace and truth; we have beheld His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father. (John bore witness to Him, and cried, “This was He of Whom I said, ‘He Who comes after me ranks before me, for He was before me.’”) And from His fullness have we all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

FAMILY NEWS

Coffee Hour Reminders: First Sunday A-B; Second Sunday C-G; Third Sunday H-R; Fourth Sunday S-Z; Fifth Sunday All Pitch-in.

Birthday Celebrations: Elizabeth A (24th); Paul B (24th); Noah S (28th); Ephrem A (30th)

Blessed Name Day: Elizabeth A (Elizabeth  the Wonderworker -24th); Elise A (Elizabeth the Wonderworker – 24th);  Georges T (St. George – 23rd/25th); Valeria V (St. Valeria -28th); Ava R (St. Ava – 29th)

Memory Eternal: Justin; Christopher Ryan; Natalie A

Prayer List: Josiah; Displaced Ukrainian refugees and those who remain in their war-torn country; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; Vicki;Vicki’s granddaughter;Petroulla’s mother hospitalized with kidney failure (Cyprus); Hermione with child;Arianna Vician; Rhonda’s sister-in-law Judee with a kidney tumor;Wendy Elizabeth’s Aunt Helen (Covid-Pneumonia) and Uncle Bobby;Mary Ann; Linda; Steve Crandall; Fr. Athanasius; Jack;Christopher; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Nancy; Don and Dee; Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Anastasia with child; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Kristy, Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison;  Andrew and Isaac (Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy

Sunday, April 17, 2022

Feast of Palm Sunday

Entrance of Our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem

Thought for Today: “Every night, no matter how tired you are, don’t miss resorting to Him. Pray on your knees or sitting down. And when you can, stand up. It doesn’t matter so much the attitude, it’s enough to pray. Give thanks to the Lord for the day that has passed, no matter how difficult it has been. Beg Him for a good night and ask forgiveness, with deep repentance for your mistakes. During the night, whenever you wake up for a while and before you fall back to sleep, pray as you are lying. That’s not bad. Instead, if you are able say a Psalm. In the midst of sleep you will remove all bad calculations that fight you at that time.” + St. Theophanis the Eclist

Food for Hungry People and Outreach, 2022 Campaign: FFHP is receiving donations for the Archdiocesan fund to support those in our country and around the world with food insecurity. You may make a donation to All Saints by Agape Sunday and we will send the composite donation to FFHP.

Coffee Hour on Palm Sunday: Hosts are Nina Rogers and Parishioners H-R.

Often there is great attendance so all are encouraged to contribute. Fish will be served on this festive day.

A warm welcome to those baptized/chrismated into the Holy Orthodox Faith this weekend…Welcome home!  John (Maximovitch) Allen; Ross (Archangel Uriel) Caton; Max (St. Maximus) Pitchkites; Vivian Margaret (Marina) Garletts (infant);  Heather (Rachel) Sherrod.

Lilies may be donated as Pascha decorations, beginning Wednesday. If you want the lily to be in honor of someone, please notify Father Peter Jon.

Festal Messages from His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH and His Grace Bishop ANTHONY were sent to parishioners in their weekly email.

HOLY WEEK begins with the first Bridegroom service tonight (Sunday) at 5pm.

HOLY WEEK

Monday, April 18

• Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts at 9:00
• 2nd Bridegroom Orthros at 6:00

Tuesday, April 19

• Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts at 9:00
• 3rd Bridegroom Orthros at 6:00

Wednesday, April 20

• Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts at 9:00
• Holy Unction Service at 6:00

Thursday, April 21

• Vesperal Liturgy for the Last Supper at 9:00 am
• Twelve Passion Gospels at 6:00

Friday, April 22

• The Royal Hours of Holy Friday at 9:00
• Great Vespers of the Taking Down of Christ from the Cross at 3:00
• Orthros with the Lamentations at 6:00
• All Night Vigil  –  9pm to 9am

Saturday, April 23

• Harrowing of Hades Liturgy at 9:00
• Evening Pascha Service with Rush, Orthros and Divine Liturgy at 10:00
• Break-the-Fast Meal (Foods are provided but edible contributions are welcome!)

Sunday, April 24

• Agape Vespers at Noon with the reading of the Holy Gospel in many languages. (See Charles Coats NOW if you want to read.)
• Procession to the Empty Tomb
• Egg Hunt
• Pascha Feast (Roasted Lamb will be provided; pitch-in foods are welcome.)

The liturgy for St. George will be celebrated Bright Monday at 10am with the blessing of the Mosaic of Saint George in the pavilion.

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH

Refrain of the Second Antiphon: Save us, O Son of God, Who didst sit upon the foal of an ass, who sing to Thee. Alleluia.

Apolytikion of Palm Sunday – Tone 4

As by baptism we were buried with Thee, O Christ our God, so by Thy Resurrection we were deemed worthy of immortal life; and praising Thee, we cry: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.

Apolytikion of Lazarus Saturday – Tone 1

In confirming the common Resurrection, O Christ God, Thou didst raise up Lazarus from the dead before Thy Passion. Wherefore, we also, like the children, bearing the symbols of victory, cry to Thee, the Vanquisher of death: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.

Kontakion of Palm Sunday – Tone 6

Being borne upon a throne in Heaven, and upon a colt on the earth, O Christ God, Thou didst accept the praise of the angels and the laudation of the children as they cried to Thee: Blessed art Thou Who comest to recall Adam.

Megalynarion for Palm Sunday – Tone 4

God is the Lord and hath appeared unto us; ordain a feast, and  rejoicing, come let us magnify Christ with palms and branches, crying out with hymns: Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord, our Savior.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) for Palm Sunday – Tone 8

Blessed is He Who cometh in the Name of the Lord. Alleluia.

.EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians. (4:4-9)

Blessed is He Who cometh in the Name of the Lord.

O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever.

                Brethren, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice! Let your forbearance be known to all people. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things. The things which you both learned and received, and heard and saw in me, these things do; and the God of peace will be with you.

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according St. John. (12:1-18)

Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus who had died was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with Him. Mary took a pound of costly ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped His feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment. But Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, one of His Disciples (he who was to betray Jesus), said, “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” This he said, not because he cared for the poor but because he was a thief, and as he had the moneybox he used to take what was put into it. Jesus said, “Let her alone, let her keep it for the day of My burial. The poor you always have with you, but you do not always have Me.” When the great crowd of the Jews learned that He was there, they came, not only on account of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus also to death, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus. The next day a great crowd who had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, “Hosanna! Blessed is He Who cometh in the Name of the Lord, the King of Israel!” And Jesus found a young ass and sat upon it; as it is written, “Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on an ass’s colt!” His Disciples did not understand this at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that this had been written of Him and had been done to Him. The crowd that had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead bore witness. The reason why the crowd went to meet Jesus was that they heard He had done this sign.

LOOKING AHEAD

May 27-30: Pilgrimage to Holy Dormition Monastery

If you would like to join the Webbs on a pilgrimage to Holy Dormition Monastery over Memorial Day weekend, please see the information and Sign up NOW on the Sheet on the Bulletin Board by the kitchen door. First come, first served, as there are limited spaces available. There will be a waiting list in case plans change for some people. + Thanks, Rhonda

FAMILY NEWS

Coffee Hour Reminders: First Sunday A-B; Second Sunday C-G; Third Sunday H-R; Fourth Sunday S-Z; Fifth Sunday All Pitch-in.

Birthday Celebrations: Gabriella C (20th); Alexander P(21st)

Blessed Name Day: Griffin F (St. George – 23rd); Georges T (St. George – 23rd)

Memory Eternal: Justin; Christopher Ryan; Natalie Ashanin

Prayer List: Josiah (hospitalized with life-threatening condition); Displaced Ukrainian refugees and those who remain in their war-torn country; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; Vicki;Vicki’s granddaughter with pre-term baby’s death;Petroulla’s mother hospitalized with kidney failure (Cyprus); Hermione with child;Arianna Vician; Rhonda’s sister-in-law Judee with a kidney tumor;Wendy Elizabeth’s Aunt Helen (Covid-Pneumonia) and Uncle Bobby;Mary Ann; Linda; Steve Crandall; Fr. Athanasius; Jack;Christopher; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Nancy; Don and Dee; Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Anastasia with child; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Kristy, Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison;  Andrew and Isaac (Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy