WEEKLY BULLETIN - March 29, 2015
Sunday of St. Mary of Egpyt
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Bill Apesos, Roberta Atsalis, George Berris, Emily Collaros, Gus & Sophianne Diamond, Jackson, Dorothy Kirlangitis, Nick Kirlangitis, Ted & Eleftheria Klouvas, Bill & Mary McElhaney, Steve Pahides, George Panagis, George Parikakis, Pete & Irene Petrides, Helen Satiropoulis, Ethel Scavdis, Ann Skulas
* (If you have names to add or remove from this list, please contact the church office.)
MEMORIAL
Today we will be celebrating the 40-day memorial of Kathleen Pasvanis. May her memory be eternal!
FELLOWSHIP_HOUR
This week’s Fellowship will be offered in honor of Greek Independence Day and in memory of Kathleen Pasvanis.
LENTEN_VESPERS
Today there will be Lenten Vespers at Holy Trinity at 4:00 pm. A light Lenten luncheon will be served following the service. All are invited to attend.
FASTING SCHEDULE
STRICT FAST - ALL WEEK
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SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Monday, March 30
9:00 am Easter Bread Baking
Tuesday, March 31
9:00 am Easter Bread Baking
Wednesday, April 1
9:00 am Easter Bread
12-4 pm Pick-up Easter Bread
6:00 pm Presanctified Liturgy
Thursday, April 2
10-4 pm Pick-up Easter Bread
6:30 pm Philoptochos – Zalenski’s
Saturday, April 4 - SAT. OF LAZARUS
8:30 am Orthros
9:30 am Liturgy
11:00 am Pancake Breakfast and Palm Cross Making
Next Sunday:
April 5 Palm Sunday
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Liturgy
7:00 pm Bridegroom Service
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK_YOU
Ethel and John Scavdis send a warm thank you to everyone. The many prayers, cards and get well wishes after Ethel’s surgery is very uplifting and will make for a speedy recovery.
TAXIMATA
Anyone interested in making a donation towards the Taximata, please contact Kalope Diniaco at 740-282-1170.
LUMINARIES
The Taki Romios Memorial Library will be selling Luminaries for Good Friday at a cost of $5.00. If you would like to purchase one please contact Marianne Balakos, Gloria Sergakis or Louise Kronstein after church on Sunday.
MYRRHBEARERS
All girls 8 years old and up, if you are interested in being a Myrrhbearer on Great and Holy Friday evening, please call the church office to reserve your spot.
AGAPE_VESPERS
Anyone who knows how to read a foreign language, please see Father Nick for a special opportunity to read from the Gospel at the Agape Vespers at 11 am on Sunday, April 12th! Let the good news of Jesus’ Resurrection be heard in as many languages as possible!
UPCOMING EVENTS
GOYA_ALL-NIGHT_VIGIL
On Holy Thursday, after the Service of the 12 Gospels, we will be having an All-Night Vigil by the Cross of our Lord. Although the program is geared towards the GOYANS, everyone is welcome to participate. Parents: Please come and stay for a portion of the night as well.
EPITAPHIO_DECORATING
On Holy Friday, we will be decorating the Epitaphio starting at 9:00 am. All are welcome and needed to decorate the tomb of our Lord.
HOLY_FRIDAY_RETREAT
On Holy Friday, we will be having our Annual JOY/HOPE Holy Friday Retreat starting at 11 am with lunch. All children from grades K-6 are welcome to attend. Children younger than Kindergarten are welcome, but we ask that a parent stay with them for the duration of the Retreat.
ST._PHOTIOS_METROPOLIS_BANQUET
On Saturday, April 18th, we are invited to honor Vi Buffone and John Scavdis at a banquet as they are being awarded with the St. Photios Award! The Banquet is at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Pittsburgh. Tickets for the Banquet are $75 per adult and $25 per child. Contact Mary Doreza 412-877-3415 for tickets.