1
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, April 1, 2018 Willow/Palm Sunday Blessing of Palms/Willows Coffee Social Holy Monday, April 2, 2018 Holy Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Holy Wednesday, April 4 5:00pm Bridegroom Matins 5:00pm Holy Unction w/ Anointing 5:00pm Bridegroom Matins Holy Thursday, April 5, 2018 9:00am Vesperal Liturgy 5:00pm Reading of 12 Passion Gospels Holy Friday, April 6, 2018 9:00am Royal Hours 5:00pm Great Vespers Feast of Annunciation/Procession of Shroud/ Placing Shroud in Tomb Holy Saturday April 7, 2018 9:00am Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil/Feast of Annunciation 7:30pm Resurrection Matins w/blessing of Baskets Sunday, April 8, 2018 PASCHA Blessing of Baskets & Pascal Social Bright Monday April 9, 2018 Fast free week 9:00am Divine Liturgy Parish Contact Information Rev. Father Daniel Mahler Presiding Priest Parish Office: 607-962-5285 Father s Cell: 607-377-0587 Canada Road: 607-936-0689 Charles (Chuck) Coons Council President/Cantor: 607-368-1309 2
Palm Sunday Epistle Reading The Reading is from St. Paul s Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9 Brethren, Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is evidence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do and the God of peace will be with you.. Palm Sunday Gospel Reading The Reading of the Holy Gospel according to John 12:1-18 Let us attend, Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. There they made him a supper, Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. Mary took a pound of costly ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was to betray him), said Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor? This he said, not that he cared for the poor but because he was a thief, and as he had the money box he used to take what was put into it. Jesus said, Let her alone, let her keep it for the day of my burial. The poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me. Whe the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came, not only on account of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus also to death, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus. The next day a great crowd who had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel! And Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it; as it is written, Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey s colt! His disciples did not understand this at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that this had been written of him and had been done to him. The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead bore witness. The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign. 3
Palm Sunday Today is a very special day in the life of the Church. Today we go back in history 2,000 years, but at Liturgy today we are actually re-living the moment as if it was happening for the first time. Today Jesus of Nazareth enters the Holy City of ancient Jerusalem. Today this man can do o wrong. Today this man is welcomed as royalty. Common sense tells us that this day is not supposed to end in any way other than happiness. Right? Look at the glad faces on the palm Sunday icon. You can almost hear the jubilant shouting. And look at the donkey. Somehow that donkey knew this was God she carried! But somehow she also knew even more. Iconographers depict it on her face and in her actions, unlike the meek beast of burden she normally was. Somehow she knew those adoring worshipers of God Whom she carried would soon become fickle and dangerous. But that day no danger was apparent. That day the Jerusalem road was supposed to lead only to high holyday Passover worship in Jerusalem. Absolutely nothing else. But not so. What a difference a little less than one week made between Christ s entrance into Jerusalem and His excruciating walk to the Cross. The Orthodox Church: 455 Questions & Answers by Stanley Q:Why do some churches give out Palms and others give out Laurels on Palm Sunday? A: The scriptures clearly describe that the crowds greeted Jesus on the first Palm Sunday by taking branches of palm trees as they went out to meet him crying Hosanna!Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord (John 12:13). But in many places in more temperate and colder climates palm trees do not grow and it has not always been possible to obtain palms. In these cases, people used some other greenery as a Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! substitute. Laurel may be one of these. The Russian people often use pussy-willow branches on Palm Sunday. They. Too have an appropriate meaning since they represent the new life of Spring paralleling the new life in the Resurrection of Christ. The spirit and intent is the important thing, not the formality. Let me remind you: Holy Week will take you to a place the entire year won t! The only way to Pascha Sunday is through this week. No other way. Don t miss a moment of Holy Week! Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank Miloro, 48 DAYS TO THE GREAT DAY Vol. #7 4
April Birthdays/Anniversaries April 3 Marlene Wheet April 4 John Medvitz April 14 Andrew Chudanic April 14 Jay Tostanoski April 18 Christina H. Anniversaries April 18 Tom & Jean Cox od grant your servants good health, happiness, salvation for many blessed Years!! Ladies Altar Society Notices PASCHA CARD SALE: ONE WEEKEND ONLY! Easter, Mother s Day, Father s Day, Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays and so much more coming up in the next few months, it can be overwhelming. Get all you greeting cards easily with beautiful Orthodox cards and support our parish. Only $1.50 each. Available Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 only so stock up! See Helen R. after liturgy. Ladies Altar Society Annual Stewardship! All women of our parish are encouraged to make their annual contribution to the ongoing efforts of the Altar Society. There is no minimum amount; please pray and with God s help decide what of your time, talents and treasures you can give back to our parish, our community and our Lord. Please submit your stewardship dues to the Altar Society Treasurer, Nancy Coons by April 30. April May Church Cleaning Schedule Helen Revelas Nancy Gabel Keeping the Church clean is a very important ministry and overall good stewardship. Kissing of Icons In reverencing Holy Icons please do not kiss an Icon if you are wearing lipstick because lipstick stains are almost impossible to remove. If wearing lipstick only make a small bow and bless yourself. Tyler s new mailing address: Pfc. Tyler Colburn 300 Hospital Road Fort Gordon, GA 30905 Send him a card or a note! 5
Thank You! Denise Topichak has asked me to Thank each and everyone of you for all your prayers, cards and good wishes as she recovers from her shoulder replacement surgery. She is recovering nicely and hopes to be attending church soon. May God grant you good health, happiness and salvation for many blessed years! Father Dan Priest s Convocation Tuesday April 17 ~ Friday April 20 I will be attending the Priest s Convocation from Tuesday April 17, 2018 thru Friday April 20, 2018. If you are in need of a priest please call Pani Joan at 962-5285 for assistance or my cell phone 377-0587 and I will return your call a.s.a.p. CUPULA ARRIVES! On Wednesday of this week our new traditionally shaped gold dome, base and three-bar cross arrived on the site of our new home. Plans for the assembly and raising of the dome onto the roof of our new building are being made and it should be done shortly. Details for the blessing and raising of the dome will be announced once they are finalized. The dome, three-bar cross and base that will adorn our new church was a beautiful and generous gift of love to God and to her church by Mrs. Helen Coons. We ask God to grant His servant Helen good health, salvation for many blessed years! Nam Mnohaja I Blahaja L ita! 6
If you would like to meet with Father, please call him @607-962-5285 to arrange a time and place which is convenient for you. Emergency Sick Calls: Father is available for emergencies at any time. Please call him @ 607-962-5285 or on his cell phone @ 607-377-0587. Our Mailing Address is: 61 Canada Road Painted Post, NY 14870 Confessions are heard after Vespers on Saturday, after any weekday or Lenten service or by calling Father for an appointment. Marriages are solemnized on Saturdays. Consult Father at least six months in advance and before plans have been made for the wedding reception. Marriages cannot be celebrated during the fasting seasons of the Church. Baptisms are normally scheduled on Saturday or Sunday. Consult Father for scheduling. Two God-parents are required, at least one of whom must be Orthodox by faith and the other a practicing Christian. Church Funerals are provided for practicing Orthodox Christians who are current in their Spiritual and Financial obligations to the parish otherwise burial is from the funeral home. If you would like to schedule a Panachida for your loved one please call Father at 962-5285 The Church does not permit Cremation. His Grace, Bishop GREGORY; Protopresbyter Frank Miloro; Protopresbyter John Duranko; Protopresbyter Jim Dutko; Protopresbyter Luke Mihaly; Protopresbyter Lawrence Barriger; Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky; V. Rev. Thomas Kadlek; V. Rev. Michael Kleban; Very Rev. John Baranik; V. Rev. Michael Psenechnuk; Rev. James Gleason; V. Rev. Jason Kappanadze; Father James Worthington and Family Deacon Charles Ellis; Deacon Donald Koch; Mother Ralphaela; Pani Joan; Pani Kathleen Dutko; Pani Patricia Duranko; Pani-Matka Julia Romanchak; Sally Ellis; Judy Koch; Michael Banik; Helen Verno; Eleanor Adzima; Stan Lewek; Michael & Delores Kundrat; Vasyl & Lyudmyla Hayova; Helen Coons; Anna Soraparu; Mary Benyo; Anna Chudanic; Paul Rodrigues; George Officer; Michael Matzkevich; Marlene Wheet; Mae Mary Shonak; Helen Molson; Donna Blazosky; Tom Serdula; Art Gallant; Karen Kluchonic; Nancy Murphy-Teed; Joyce Nissen; Chelsea Roman; Gloria Ewsuk; Andrew Chudanic; Tammy Pierson; Jeanne Zimmer; Denise Topichak To Jonathan Share who is serving in the United States Navy; Tyler Colburn serving in the United States Army; Douglas Linsey serving in the United States Army and to all of our men and women who are serving and protecting our country both at home and abroad. 7
FAMILY DAY RAFFLE DRAWING SUNDAY JUNE 3, 2018 Camp Nazareth s Family Day Raffle Tickets have arrived and are now available for purchase. Tickets are still only $20 for a opportunity to win the Grand Prize of $10,000. Proceeds from the raffle help defray maintenance and upkeep expenses throughout the year. Camp Nazareth is truly the crown-jewel of our Diocese and each year children from within and outside the Diocese enjoy coming to camp, renewing old friendships and making new friends, enjoying ALL that the Camp offers and at the same time learning about God and His Holy Orthodox Church through praying together, worshiping together and just as important PLAYING together and enjoying each other s company forging friendships that can last a life-time! We were allotted 28 tickets! LET S SELL THEM ALL! See Pani Joan to purchase your ticket after Liturgy! THE NON-EVENT RAFFLE This year we will not be having a Spring Basket Raffle. Cancellation of two bake sales (sponsored by the Ladies Altar Society) and the Basket Raffle (sponsored by the church) has significantly impacted the ability to financially help our church. To partially defray financial losses, each parishioner is asked in the Spirit of Stewardship, to give a cash donation of what they would have spent on the Spring Raffle. Some parishioners donate baskets, others donate cash for expenses. Still others buy door prizes and others purchase tickets. Please search your heart and support our Non-Event. Envelopes will be distributed for you to use for this special donation. Please return it to Rodney Kerrick by May 6th. Thank you and God Bless! 8
April 2018 SAINT MARY S ORTHODOX CHURCH Mar 2018 April 2018 May 2018 Painted Post, NY Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 3 4 5:00pm Bridegroom Matins Matins 5:00pm Bridegroom 5:00pm Holy Unction w/ Annointing 1 PALM SUNDAY Blessing of Palms/Willows Birthdays/ Coffee Social 5 9:00am Vesperal Liturgy of Saint Basil 5:00pm Reading of 12 Passion Gospels 6 9:00am Royal Hours 5:00pm Great Vespers- Feast of Annunciation/ Procession of Holy Shroud & Placing in Tomb 7 9:00am Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil Feast of Annunciation 7:30pm Resurrection Matins Blessing of Baskets 8 9:30 Divine Liturgy PASCHA Blessing of Baskets Pascal Coffee Social FAST FREE WEEK BE- GINS FAST 9:00am Bright Monday DL FREE WEEK FAST FREE WEEK 5:00pm Vespers/Confess 15 Saint Thomas Sunday Pantry/Potluck Social 16 17 Priests 18 Convocation 19 Camp 20 Nazareth 21 5:00pm Vespers/Confess 22 Myrrh-Bearing Women Coffee Social 23 24 25 26 27 28 5:00pm Vespers/Confess 29 Sunday of the Paralytic Coffee Social 30 9