Holy Pascha Weekend 2019

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Holy Pascha Weekend  2019

Friday, April 26

  • The Royal Hours of Holy Friday at 9:00 am
  • Great Vespers of the Taking Down of Christ from the Cross at 3:00 pm
  • Orthros with the Lamentations at 6:00
  • All Night Vigil of  the reading of the Psalter until morning. Sign up in the hallway.

Saturday, April 27

  • Morning Vesperal Liturgy at 9:00
  • Evening Pascha Service with Rush, Orthros and Divine Liturgy at 10:00
  • Breaking-the-Fast  meal with foods provided but donations are accepted with pleasure.

Welcome to All Saints as we joyfully participate in Christ’s Resurrection!

“Christ is risen from the grave, trampling out death by death

 and upon those in the tombs, bestowing LIFE.”

“The Light of Christ illumines all.”

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 in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows with the choir going first.

Pascha Eve on Saturday Night

  • Bring your personal Pascha baskets and leave them by the iconostasis in a place provided.
  • There will be a basket there as well for donated red eggs to share with the parish.
  • All are invited to break-the-fast with a light meal, provided by this parish.

Schedule for Holy Pascha Sunday

  • Agape Vespers begin at noon. The Holy Gospel will be read in many languages by parishioners.
  • Procession to the Empty Tomb
  • Children participate in an egg hunt.
  • A Pitch-In Paschal Feast and social hour complete the activities. Guests are invited to join us and our parish will provide the food.

FAMILY NOTES

Baby Luke Hannan arrived last Monday! What Joy! Mercy meals for Herman and Johanna are being coordinated by Heidi who has established a meal train account.

Congratulations to William (Basil) Gidney on his reception into the communion of the Holy Orthodox Church. May God grant you and Charlene many years!

A Local Production featuring All Saints Youth:  Theatre Works of Bloomington presents the international comedy, Babka without Borders. All is well at a little European Café straddling the border of two small countries, until those countries find themselves at odds and the border is officially closed. Featuring young actors from the local homeschool community, including the Gillquist and Alexander families, you won’t want to miss this engaging and intelligent comedy.  Performances are Thursday (5/02) at 6pm and Saturday (5/04) at 1pm at the Monroe County Public Library auditorium.  Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

Prayer List: Vicki;Elizabeth; Patricia;Hannah, Ty, & tiny infant Alice; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi; Theo; Heather; Doug Barrett;Amber Smith;Jeremy P; Charles; Vicki; Alice & Marvin Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Emilija and infant daughter; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Vivian; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Birthday Blessings: Noah S (28th); Ephrem A (30th)

Name Day Remembrances: Griffin F (St. George-23rd); Georges T (St. George-23rd); Valeria Van H (St. Valeria – 28th); Ava R (St. Ava – 29th)

THIS WEEK

Monday, April 29: Divine Liturgy of St. George at 4:00 in the afternoon

Wednesday, May 1: Bright Week Vespers at 6:00

Saturday, May 4: Great Vespers at 5:00 with SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, May 5: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00