2009 Schedule for Holy Week and PaschaApril 10: Little Compline with Canon to St. Lazarus.................................................... 7:00 p.m.
April 11: St. Lazarus Saturday Orthros....................................................................... 8:00 a.m.
Divine Liturgy* The folding of palm crosses after services.......................... 9:00 a.m.
Great Vespers for Palm Sunday................................................................... 6:00 p.m.
April 12: Palm Sunday Orthros.................................................................................... 9:00 a.m.
Palm Sunday Liturgy* –Blessing of Palms................................................. 10:00 a.m.
Palm Sunday Evening –Bridegroom Matins I............................................... 7:00 p.m.
April 13: Holy Monday Evening –Bridegroom Matins II............................................... 7:00 p.m.
April 14: Holy Tuesday Evening –Bridegroom Matins III............................................. 7:00 p.m.
April 15: Presanctified Liturgy...................................................................................... 7:00 a.m.
Holy Wednesday Evening –Mystery of Holy Unction *................................ 6:00 p.m.
April 16: Holy Thursday Liturgy * –Mystical Supper.................................................... 9:00 a.m.
Holy Thursday Evening –The 12 Passion Gospels...................................... 6:00 p.m.
April 17: Holy Friday Morning –The Great Hours......................................................... 9:00 a.m.
Holy Friday Afternoon –Vespers for the Taking Down from the Cross......... 3:00 p.m.
Holy Friday Evening –Lamentations.............................................................. 7:00 p.m.
The Church is open all day to venerate the Holy Epitafio
April 18: Holy Saturday Morning* –1st Announcement of the Resurrection............... 9:00 a.m.
Nocturnes.................................................................................................... 11:30 p.m.
April 19-: Paschal Resurrection Vigil & Liturgy*......................................................... 12:00 a.m.
Pascha Sunday Agape Vespers**.............................................................. 12:00 p.m.
Notes: * Holy Communion is offered at these services.
* Only Orthodox Christians may receive Holy Communion or Holy Unction.
** The Holy Gospel is read in many languages.
***Please try to schedule your confession before or by Holy Tuesday.
Please note that Memorial Services for the departed are not permitted from the Saturday of Lazarus to St. Thomas Sunday (inclusive). The Church does this so we may focus our attention completely on the Resurrection of our Lord. It also reminds us that death in and of itself, is not final for the true believer. As followers of the Risen Lord, we too shall rise from the dead to live eternally with our Savior.
Holy Week and Pascha
Church Cleaning: In preparation for Holy Week and Pascha we will be cleaning the hanging lamps, oil lamps, brass candle stands, etc. To help with these projects, please see or contact Fr. Dennis.
Lazarus Saturday: Following the Liturgy we will make palm crosses. Everyone is invited to participate—especially the children.
Annual Palm Sunday Lenten Dinner: Following Palm Sunday Services, April 12, we will have our traditional fish dinner. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend with your family. We need volunteers to assist Jake Topakas in preparing the meal: a starch, vegetable, salad, soft drinks and dessert. Remember all items must be Lenten (no meat or dairy products). The cost for adults is $8 per person and children 12 and under $4 per person. Please contact Jake at 502-9299.
Dying Eggs: We will dye our eggs red on Holy Thursday, following services. We need 15 dozen uncooked white eggs. You may bring a dozen eggs during Holy Week before Holy Thursday.
Decorating Kouvouklion (the Tomb of the Lord): Following the Royal Hours on Holy Friday, April 17, we need the ladies of our parish to help decorate the kouvouklion with flowers. The flowers to be ordered will be similar to last years. Please see or contact Fr. Dennis if you plan to help.
Agape Vespers and Pascha Picnic: On Pascha, April 19, we serve the Agape Vespers and the Gospel is read in many languages. Please let Fr. Dennis know what language you can read (besides Greek or English). Also, following the services we are planning a picnic with two whole lambs on the spit! We ask the faithful to bring in side dishes, soft drinks and desserts. Adults are $10 each and children 12 and under $5. Please see or contact Jake Topakas.
Easter Egg Hunt Donations Needed: We will have an Easter Egg Hunt following the Agape Service on Pascha for our children. We need a volunteer to organize the assembly of the plastic eggs. We are also in need of jelly beans, chocolates, etc. Please see Beverly Foster to volunteer and donate. (Consider purchasing these items after the Western Easter for the sales!)
Holy Confession: Please try to schedule your confession before or by Holy Tuesday.
