2023 Revised House Blessing Schedule Wed, Feb 1: 11:00AM - South River; Jeffrie, Center, Southside, Ridge, Willet, George, Colfax Thurs, Feb 2: 12:00PM - South River; Terry, Caroline, plus Milltown Fri, Feb 3: 1:00PM - Mercerville, Yardville, Cream Village Sun. Feb. 5: 1:00PM - Jamesburg, Spotswood, Sayreville, Parlin, Avenel, Old Bridge Mon. Feb. 6: 3:00PM - Monroe Twp., East Brunswick Tues. Feb. 7 1:00PM - Freehold, Colts Neck, Matawan, Manalapan Wed. Feb. 8: 1:00PM - Edison, Bridgewater, Raritan, Bound Brook Memorial Soul Saturdays As Orthodox, it is natural for us to pray for the departed as it is for those who are still alive. We are taught that the departed are no longer able to rectify their lives as they could on earth; hence, their only hope is for us to pray for them and to do good deeds in their name in order to cover any unrepentant sins that they have brought into the next life. As an act of love and mercy, yhe Church has set aside four Saturdays this year, called Memorial (Soul) Saturdays to publicly commemorate all her departed children: February 18 (Pre-Lent); March 11 (Great Lent); June 3 (Eve of Pentecost) and October 21 (Demetrius Sunday). A form was included in the bulletin, and is also availabel at the Candel Desk. Please write their FIRST names only, amnmd drop it off at the church or rectory. Our bright and joyous faith teaches us that someday, you will again see them in a renewed form. Coffee Hour COFFEE HOUR has returned. However, for this ministry to continue, we will need volunteers to host! A signup sheet with simple guidelines is available on the bulletin board in the hall by the kitchen. Let's keep this custom going!! If noone comes forward, Coffee Hour will be CANCELLED. |
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