Confession schedule can be found in the bulletin OR by clicking here: Monthly Calendar. For those who are hesitant to worship in person, Fr. David is available to meet with you, either at home or in church, to participate in the Sacraments ofHoly Confession and Communion. Please email or call Fr. David to set up an appointment.
As is customary in our parish during Lent, the Sacrament of Holy Unction will be celebrated on Thursday, April 10, at 7:00PM.(Note: In order to properly approach the Mystery of Unction and benefit most from it, you should be absolved from your sins beforehand through Holy Confession, especially if you are not a regular communicant. Any question? Call Fr. David)
General Confession will be held on the first and third Saturdays of every month. You are NOT required to attend twice per month - only once - and if you are in need of a private confession, Fr. David is available on Saturday evenings, starting at 6PM.
Lenten Mission Vespers will be held in our parish next Sunday, Match 30th at 5PM. It will be concelebrated by clergy throughout the Deanery and include a sermon bt a guest speaker. Following the dismissal, the faithful will enjoy partaking in a warm fellowship meal hosted by the Parish Council. (NOTE: Lenten salads and/or desserts are needed; check with Stasia Essl for more info.)
An Easter Food Sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 12 from 10AM until 2PM, in the parish hall. (Preorders Only!) You can treat yourself to Lenten and Paschal goodies, including babkas, kolachi rolls, pierogies, cheese blintzes, potato pancakes and clam chowder. Order forms with prices, quantities and deadlines are in the bulletin, and on the website's home page.
Celebrate the amazing women in our lives with a heartfelt Mother's Day Raffle on Sunday, May 4th, during Coffee Hour. Sponsored by the Altar Society, amazing prizes that can be won include Waterford crystal dish, Royal Worcester coasters and a collection of honey and bee items. Baskets will be on display starting Sunday April 6th. Tickets are $5 apiece or three for $10.
A Paschal Visitation by Archbishop MICHAEL will take place on Bright Monday, April 21st.
FOOD CARD PROGRAM : Food cards are available for various supermarket chains after Divine Liturgy, and do not cost any more than the face value of the card. The church receives a percentage as a free fundraiser! See Judy Znaiden in church or at jznaiden@optonline.net.
Wednesday, March 26 5:30 Confessions7:00 Liturgy for the Presanctified Gifts
Friday, March 28 6:00 Confessions 7:00 Matins for the Departed followed by Confessions
Saturday, March 29 Memorial Saturday 8:30 Confessions - Do not arrive after 8:45AM9:00 Divine Liturgy10:30 Panihida for Taisa Naumiuk 5:00 Confessions6:30 Panahida for Pauline Dziemian 7:00 Vespers followed b y Confessions
Sunday, March 30 Fourth Sunday of Great Lent 9:00 Divine Liturgy Mission Vespers: 5:00 SS Peter & Paul Church in So. River
Wednesday, April 2 5:30 Confessions7:00 Liturgy for the Presanctified Gifts