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Grammata Band of Brothers

Grammata Band of Brothers - 11/21/2021

His Emminence, Archbishop Michael presented the so-called 'Band of Brothers' with Grammatas for their service to the Church during the Pandemic and keeping the Church open during every service. Congratulations and grataitide to Jim Kornafel, Basil Kozak, Phil Rogozenski, Hank Dziemian and Josh Chup.

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Basil's 30th Anni. Grammata

Basil's 30th Anni. Presentation - 11/21/2021

His Emminence, Archbishop Michael, presented Basil Kozak with a Grammata for his 30th Anniversary serving Ss. Peter and Paul as its Choir Director. See the videos of the Presentation here and Many Years here. (Wait for them to load!) There are also a few pictures of the Celebration in the Hall.

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Fr. David Jeweled Cross

Fr. David Jeweled Cross - 11/21/2021

During Liturgy, His Emminence, Archbishop Michael presented our Fr. David with the Jeweled Cross, the Sixth Award of the Orthodox Priesthood. See pictures below and click here for Video of the Presentation.(Wait for it to load.) Fr. David posed for pictures with his family after services.

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AB Michael's Visit (Nov. 21) Liturgy

In addition to Vespers, His Emminence, ArchBishop Michael, served with us during Liturgy along with at least twelve other Clergy, deacons and altar servers. It was a joyous occasion for all involved. Sonja Harris greeted him with flowers. Starosta Jim Kornafel then greeted him with traditional bread and salt. Lastly, Fr David greeted His Emminence, prior to Hours and Liturgy.

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ArchBishop Michael's Visit Nov. 20 (Vespers)

AB Michael's Visit Vespers - 11/20/2021

His Emminence, ArchBishop Michael graced us with his annual visit this weeked (Nov. 20-21). Following our some pictures from Vespers on Saturday, Nov. 20.

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Graduation - 06/27/2021

On Sunday, June 27th, 2021, we celebrated all the recent high school, college and advanced degree graduations from both 2020 and 2021. In Addition, we announced the two winners of the Schemick-Tolls Scholarship. Congratulations to all of them. (See below pictures, and picture of bulletin insert for details.)

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Memorial Day

See below pictures from Memorial Day Panihida and servicemen tribute held at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.

For videos of the 21 Gun Salute/Taps, as well as the Panihida, please see our Youtube Channel:21GUN/TAPS , PANIHIDA

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Palm Sunday

Blessing of the Willows - 04/25/2021

Blessing of the Willows - April 25, 2021

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Great and Holy Friday

Great and Holy Friday - 04/30/2021

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Pascha

Pascha Nocturne and Liturgy - 05/02/2021

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Bright Monday

Bright Monday w/Archbishop Michael - 05/03/2021

Liturgy and Procession

For videos of the four Gospels procession, please see our Youtube Uploads section. (1) St. Matthew , (2) St. Mark , (3) St. Luke , (4) St. John

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00000 Recent Weekly Bulletin Category: Recent Events Last updated: 2022-11-06 14:23:34 March 13, 2022 more information > 00001 Upcoming Events Category: Recent Events Last updated: 2026-03-08 13:01:54 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 of Holy Confession and Communion. Please email or call Fr. David to set up an appointment. Coffee Hour Request: There is a need of volunteers for this service ministry. Please see Deborah Silowka to find out how you can help. There will be an Inquirer's Group Meeting on Friday, March 13, following the Lenten service; amyone interested in learning more about the Orthodox Faith is welcome to attend. The Senior R Club is sponsoring a Dessert Roll Sale thru Wednesday, March 11. Four variations are available for $19 apiece: apricot, nut, poppy seed and prune. An order form was in the Feb. 22nd bulletin. Pickup will be in the church hall on Friday, March 27, between 3 & 6pm. Let us do the baking so you don't have to! The Installation of the 2026 Parish Council will take place on Sun, March 22, with a brief prayer service following the Liturgy. The Fourth Sunday of the Gtreat Fast, March 22, will be our Annual Lenten Youth Sunday, where our young people will take over many responsibilities of the Liturgy, including reading of the Hours and Epistle; working the Candle Desk, ringing the bells; collecting the offering; and holding the Communion cloth. One of our young adults will also deliver what is sure to be a very powerful, insightful and meaningful sermon on Christian life. Maark your calendars and make an effort to attend what, no doubt, will be a rewarding and significant Sunday. Our Parish will serve as host for Deanery Lenten Mission Vespers on Sun., March 29th at 5:00PM On Thurs, Apr 2, at 7:00PM, the Sacrament of Holy Unction will be celebrated. Anyone whose health is seriously impaired should come and receive healing. We continue to collect food to help keep the South River Food Bank stocked. Please leave your donations of non-perishable items on the table in the hall narthex. 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. MEETING DATES: Church School: Classes meet Sunday March 8th after Liturgy Choir Rehearsal: Tuesday, tbd@7:00PM (Church) Men's Club: Thurs. March 19th @ 7:00 (Hall) Senior R Club: Sun. Jan., 18th Cancelled Altar Society: Mon. Mar. 16th @6:30 (Hall) Parish Council: TBD@7:30PM (Hall)	Saturday, March 14 Memorial Saturday 8:30 Confessions - Do not arrive after 8:45 9:00 Divine Liturgy 5:00 Confessions 7:00 Vespers w/Procession of Cross followed by Confessions Sunday, March 15 Third Sunday of Great Lent - Lenten Youth Sunday 9:00 Divine Liturgy Mission Vespers:St. Vladimir in Trenton Wednesday, March 18 5:30 Confessions 7:00 Liturgy for the Presanctified Gifts Friday, March 20 6:00 Confessions 7:00 Matins for the Departed Saturday, March 21 Memorial Saturday 8:30 Confessions - Do not arrive after 8:45AM 9:00 Divine Liturgy 5:00 Confessions 7:00 Vespers followed by Confessions Sunday, March 22 Fourth Sunday of Great Lent 9:00 Divine Liturgy Mission Vespers: Monthly Calendar > Divine Liturgy The central worship service of the Orthodox Church, celebrating the Eucharist (Holy Communion). Usually celebrated on Sundays and feast days, the Divine Liturgy consists of the Liturgy of the Word (scripture readings) and Liturgy of the Faithful (Eucharistic prayer and communion). The most common forms are the Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great. Vespers The evening prayer service of the Orthodox Church, traditionally celebrated at sunset. Vespers includes psalms, hymns, scripture readings, and incense. On Saturday evenings, Great Vespers is often combined with the Sunday Divine Liturgy. The service marks the end of the liturgical day and prepares the faithful for rest and reflection. Holy Confession The sacrament of reconciliation through which the faithful confess their sins to a priest and receive absolution. Also called the sacrament of repentance or penance, confession restores the baptismal purity lost through sin and reconciles the penitent with God and the Church. The penitent stands before an icon of Christ while confessing to the priest, who acts as a witness and minister of God's forgiveness. The priest then covers the penitent's head with his epitrachelion (stole) and pronounces the prayer of absolution.	Ss Peter and Paul 110th Annive... 06/29/2025 Chrismation 04/27/2024 Bushes replanting 04/20/2024 Holy Week Pascha Bright Monday 05/04/2024

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