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.

 

On Holy/Good Friday, April 10, and  Pascha night, April 12th, our parish will hold its 2nd Annual Luminaria Night.  Help us light the exterior walkway of the church, symbolizing the guiding light of our Crucified and Risen Lord, by buying a luminaria in memory of, for the health of and/or with thanks to God for a loved one, friend and/or neighbor. An order form is included in today's bulletin and on the homepage. Once you complete it, give it to Carol Deerson or drop it off at the candle desk. Be a part of this youth fundraiser that will unite the community for two nights of remembrance and joy.

 

A Paschal Agape Meal will be held in our hall after Matins and Liturgy on Pascha night. This fellowship gathering on the "Holy Day of Holy Days" can be traced back to the early days of the Church and, as you can imagine, some serious eating going on, after fasting for seven weeks! No donation is required, as there'll be plenty to eat and drink. If, however, you would like to offer something--main course, side dish, dessert, beverage--there is a sign-up sheet posted in the church vestibule. Any questions? See/contact Philip or Natasha Rogozenski (908)331-1297. All are invited for the feast!

 

Archbishop Michael will make a Paschal Archpastoral Visit on Bright Monday, April 13. Join us for worship and feelowship as His Emminence celebratesthe Resurredtion with us. Come in faith and joy and invite friends and family to this special occasion.

 

Save the date! The Senior R Club is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 2, starting at 5 p.m. (Vespers will be served at 4 p.m.) There will be games, a prize for the best hat and also a large screen TV to see the actual race in real time. Cost is $25, which includes food and a signature drink. See any Club member for more information and/or tickets.

 

A Mother's Day Raffle is being sponsored by the Altar Society on Sunday, May 3, during the Coffee Hour. Celebrate Mom with a chance to win a beautiful gift basket, including one from Victoria's Secret, a lapgan blanket, a bee-themed prize, one from Kurt Geiger jewelry and a poppy seed tea-themed present. Baskets will be on display in the hall starting TODAY. Tickets are $5 apiece or three for $10. Good luck everyone! 

 

The Schemick-Tolls Scholarship is currently being run through Carol Deerson.. Please click here SCHEMICK_TOLLS for all the information.

 

A Reverent Disposal Event will be held at 7 acres on Saturday, April 25, starting at 11:00AM. This is an opportunity for you to have blessed items made of natural materials (wood, cloth, paper) that are broken, worn out or no longer in use burned with respect, rather than simply tossing them in the trash; such items include prayer books, icons, pussy willows, prayer cards and bulletin covers. A drop off receptacle for your unwanted blessed objects will be in the church hall starting this Saturday, March 28, and continuing throughout April. Burnable items will be placed in a blessed fire. Take advantage of this opportunity to give those items a dignified farewell.

 

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.