Listen to the daily scripture readings and thoughtful commentary with quotes from the Fathers and the lives of the Saints. It's strength for the journey, heard three times a day or whenever you wish from your computer or portable device. Hosted by Fr. Tom Soroka.
The Saint of the Day briefly tells the story of one of our venerable Saints we are commemorating for each day. It is heard eight times daily Monday—Friday, and is also available as a podcast. Our reader is a professional actor and an ordained Deacon in the Orthodox Church, Dn. Jerome Atherholt. Our source is www.abbamoses.com.
Here is a link to Sister Vassa Larin's Webpage containing her Daily Morning Coffee Podcast: Morning Coffee with Sister Vassa. (Consider becoming a Patron!)
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.
Lenten Youth Sunday, a day our parish celebrates all of its young people, will be on the Third Sunday of Great Lent, April 7th. The youth will be involved in many parts of the Liturgy, including reading of the Hours and Epistle, ringing the bells, working the Candle Desk, collecting weekly offering and holding the communion cloth, as well as hosting Coffee Hour. Please be sure to attend and encourage them in their efforts.
Nut/Apricot/Poppy/Prune Rolls Sale – Orders are now being taken for Dessert NutRolls; Price is $18 each. There will be two dates offered for pick up. FIRST DATE: Pick up will be Thursday, March 21st. Last day to order is Thursday, March 7th. SECOND DATE: Pick up will be Friday, April 26th. Last day to order is Sunday, April 7th. Both pickup dates will be from 3-6 pm at the church hall, located at 9 Jeffrie Ave, South River, NJ. To order, call Carol at 732-254-4979. Order form can be found here: Nutroll Order Form
Babka Sale – Orders are now being taken for 8 different flavors – Cheese, Chocolate, Cinnamon Crumb, Prune or Poppy ($14); Raspberry Cheese, Apricot Cheese or Chocolate Cheese ($15). There will be two dates offered for pick up. FIRST DATE: Pick up will be Thursday, March 21st. Last day to order is Sunday, March 17th. SECOND DATE: Pick up will be Friday, April 26th. Last day to order is Sunday, April 21st. Both pickup dates will be from 3-6 pm at the church hall, located at 9 Jeffrie Ave, South River, NJ. To order call Judy at 732-427-4855. Order form can be found here: Babka Order Form
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: Mar 10th
Altar Society: TBD@6:30 (Hall)
Parish Council: TBD@7:30PM (Hall)
Choir Rehearsal: TBD @7:00PM (Church)
Men's Club: Thurs Mar. 28th @ 7:00 (Hall) - Note Date change
Friday, March 29 5:30 Confessions (Note Time Change) 7:00 Matins for the Departed (followed by Instructions for Catechumens)
Saturday, March 30 Memorial Saturday 9:00 Divine Liturgy 5:00 Confessions 6:30 Panihida for Louis Silva 7:00 Great Vespers w/Litiya followed by Confessions
Sunday, March 31 Second Sunday of Great Lent 9:00 Divine Liturgy (Mission Vespers-St. John the Baptist-Passaic)
Wednesday, April 3 6:00 Confessions 7:00 Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts