Weekly Newsletter
Featured Saint, Upcoming Services, & Parish News
Holy Week & Pascha
By St. John the Confessor |
METROPOLITAN AUGOUSTINOS KANTIOTES OF FLORINA (+2010) | 26 APRIL 2021 This very day is clothed with the bright robes of the first-fruits of the Lord’s passion.Come, then, all feast lovers, let us welcome it with songs.(Kathisma, Holy Monday) We have arrived, my beloved, at the saving Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, at Holy and Great Week. This week is called Great, because in its 168 ...
Saint Mary of Egypt
By St. John the Confessor |
"This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting (Mk. 9:29). So if you will remember, last Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Great Lent, the Gospel proclaimed to us: "This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting." What is "this kind’? If you will remember, brothers and sisters, we were told there about a youth who was possessed ...
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Parish News
- Many thanks to Frs. John, Michael, and James for leading so many extra services during this Paschal season. We are blessed.
- Many thanks to Elizabeth for leading our wonderful choir through many beautiful, extra services.
- Many thanks to Vassiliki and others for the gorgeous floral decorations for Pascha. Our website's photo galleries are always here for your enjoyment.
- Please pray for Fr. John's safe return from Florida, where he is serving the faithful down on the warm end of the East Coast.
- We passed our Ipswich Fire Inspection. For the safety of all parishioners and visitors, please note the location of our fire extinguishers: (1) Front hall coat room; (2) Inside altar, near sink; (3) Kitchen, near sink.
- Please help reduce pest infestation by wiping up all crumbs and other food scraps.
- If you ever want to borrow tables, chairs, or other things from church, please email chris@drchristhurber.com
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Special Services
Saturday, May 1
11:00 p.m.
Processional, followed by Divine Liturgy at midnightSunday, May 2
2:00 p.m.
Agape Vespers, followed by Festal Meal and Candy Hunt