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.
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.
The Annual Blessing of the Graves (Provodnoye) will take place, weather permitting, on St. Thomas Sunday, April 27, starting at 1PM.
Prosphora (Holy Bread) Baking will take place in the hall on Saturday, May 3rd, starting at 10:00AM. Preparing this offering for every Divine Liturgy is an ancient and meaningful Orthodox Church tradition - a prayerful and solemn undertaking that is a great privilege for everyone who participates. - ALL are welcome to join our little group of Holy Rollers.
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.
on Sat. May 10, our parish will be hosting a Decades Themed Dinner Party and Raffle. What, you may ask is a Decades party? Tables will be set up in the hall for decades throughout history. The table host will decorate their table according to a theme for that decade/period. A buffet dinner will be served and there will be door prizes, A Best Dressed contest, and raffles. Cost for the evening is $30 per person. (Raffle tickets extra) All of the proceeds will go towards expenses for the 120th Parish Anniversry Gala Banquet on Sunday, June 29th. This BYOB event will begin at 6PM. (Vespers will be served at 5:00) Please see Karen Berezniak for tickets or to reserve a table (732)754-0033 or kberez@comcast.net.
The Men's Club is sponsoring an Atlantic City Bus Trip to the Resorts Hotel & Casino on Thursday, May 15th. The price is now $40 (due to bus cost increase) with a return of $18 in free slot play. Departure from the main parking lot on Whitehead Ave will be at 9a.m. sharp. If you are looking to have a good time and meet some awesome people, then this event is for you! Contact Peter Silowka @ (732-735-6540 or silowkapd@aol.com) for reservations.
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.