April 14, 2021
Beloved in Christ,
This Sunday marks the fifth Sunday of the Fast. It seems that these past weeks have passed very quickly. Perhaps not all of us have made the best use of our time or had the opportunity to do all we’d like as we prepare for the coming Feast of Feasts. Saint Mary of Egypt, commemorated this Sunday, is an image of true repentance and an example of leaving behind the “stuff of life” which prevents us from being transformed into the image of Christ. Through the example of her life and by her prayers, may we learn the meaning of true repentance. To learn more about her life and sanctity, click on the link above.
Asking your prayers and assuring you of mine,
+Bishop Daniel
December 12, 2020
Online Presentation by His Grace Bishop DANIEL
Walking to Bethlehem | Holy Assumption Monastery
On Sunday, August 4, 2019, His Grace Bishop Daniel of Santa Rosa presided at the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” in Moscow... Click here to view
April 14th - Wednesday
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
6:00 p.m.
April 17th - Saturday
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
Vespers at 5:00 p.m.
April 18th - Sunday
St. Mary of Egypt
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
April 21st - Wednesday
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
6:00 p.m.
April 24th - Saturday
Lazarus Saturday
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
Great Vespers & Blessing of Branches at 5:00 p.m.
April 25th - Sunday
Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem
Palm Sunday
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
Bridegroom Matins at 6:00 p.m.
April 26th - Monday
Bridegroom Matins at 6:00 p.m.
April 27th - Tuesday
Bridegroom Matins at 6:00 p.m.
April 28th - Wednesday
Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
at 9:00 a.m.
April 29th - Thursday
Vesperal Divine Liturgy
at 9:00 a.m.
Matins of the Passion of Christ
at 6:00 p.m.
April 30th - Friday
Vespers & Burial Service
at 3:00 p.m.
Lamintations at the Tomb of Christ
at 6:00 p.m.
May 1st - Saturday
Vesperal Divine Liturgy
at 9:00 a.m.
Blessing of Bread, Wine & Dried Fruit
May 2nd - Sunday
Great & Holy Pascha
The Resurrection of Christ
The Feast of Feasts
Nocturines at 11:15 p.m. (Sat)
Paschal Matins & Divine Liturgy of Pascha
at 12:00 a.m.
Paschal Vespers
12:00 p.m.
CONFESSIONS - As we continue our Lenten Journey, we have our minds focused on being prepared to celebrate the Lord’s triumph over sin and death through His glorious Resurrection. Our celebration of Christ’s Paschal Victory has greater spiritual meaning and brings more joy when we have received the Lord’s forgiveness through the Mystery of Repentance. CONFESSIONS ARE HEARD BEFORE EVERY SERVICE AND BY APPOINTMENT. Please plan on making your Easter Confession in a timely manner and to avoid the “rush” so that your confession may be made peacefully and prayerfully.
PASCHA FLOWERS – donations being accepted now
VESPERS OF PASCHA – It is an annual tradition in our parish to continue the celebration of the Pascha Midnight Liturgy with Paschal Vespers, this year on Sunday, May 2, at 12:00 p.m. The Vespers service will be followed by an “Easter Egg Hunt” for the children. We look forward to next year when we can resume our traditional Pascha afternoon pot-luck.
BLESSING OF PASCHAL BASKETS - Baskets will be blessed in the hall after the Midnight Liturgy. Tables will be placed inside the hall and on the patio and arranged to provide for social distancing, with the hall doors being left open. On Sunday, baskets will be blessed in church following Vespers. People will remain in their pews for the prayer of blessing and the priest will circulate the pews to sprinkle the baskets with Holy Water.
