Palm Sunday, We’Ll Arrive at the Distinct Point of Holy Week
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Saint John the Baptist Orthodox Church A Parish of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese, Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople Father Dave Urban, Pastor 2688 California Avenue Very Reverend Father John Brancho, Pastor Emeritus Pittsburgh, Pa 15212 Timothy Martin, Reader 412-748-0148, Talk or Text Matthew Peifer, Stephen Brancho, & John Radick, Cantors [email protected] Matthew Peifer, Church Council President www.OrthodoxPittsburgh.com www.facebook.com/pg/St-John-the-Baptist-Orthodox-Church-of-Northside-Pittsburgh-169297619784149 2019 Volume IV 9:15 – Third Hour; 9:30 – Divine Liturgy(for Kvitna Nedilja) Tone 6 Liturgical Color: Gold YOUTH Sunday / Blessing of Palms and Pussy Willows SERVICES FOR GREAT & HOLY WEEK Walk with Christ during this Higher Fast (All services will be on the North Side) The services of Holy Week offer us an opportunity to go with Christ to Jerusalem, the Judgment before Pilate, the Cross, the Tomb, and the Resurrection. It is the holiest time of the year, and one in which we have both a duty to God and to ourselves to attend as many of the services as possible. Make every effort to attend these services, and be fed by the holiness of our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ. Holy Monday, April 22 – 7pm Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts (Fast from Noon if you are able or at least 3 hours before service when receiving the Eucharist, Holy Communion) The opportunity for the Holy Mystery of Confession is available following service. Holy Tuesday, April 23 – 7pm Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts The opportunity for the Holy Mystery of Confession is available following service. Holy Wednesday, April 24 – 7pm Mystery (Sacrament) of Holy Unction (Anointing) *** Final day for Confessions before Pascha *** Holy Thursday, April 25 – 9:30am Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil (Mystical Supper) 7pm 12 Passion Gospels 9:30am Royal Hours 7pm Vespers and Procession of the Holy Shroud (Plaščanitsa) a day of strict fasting Holy Saturday, April 27 – 9:30am Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil a day of strict fasting *** 8:45 am *** Resurrection Matins / Paschal Divine Liturgy / Parish Family Photo / Blessing of Paschal (Easter) Baskets / followed by Children’s Egg Hunt / Paschal Pot-Luck + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + This Bulletin Is Offered: A Warm Welcome To Our Visitors! If you wish to sponsor a bulletin In Honor of Glory be to Jesus Christ! (responded with: Glory be forever!) (anniversary, birthday, etc.) Slava Isusu Christu! (Slava Na Viki!!) or In Memory of someone, We are happy that you have joined us today! Please join us downstairs for coffee please do so by signing up and a bite to eat. It is our pleasure to have you in our presence this morning and we on the sheet on the table in the Vestibule of the Church wish God’s Blessings to all who visit with us today and hope you stop in again soon! or by contacting Fr. Dave. If you have any questions in regards to our worship or Orthodoxy, please see An additional stewardship Father Dave and he will gladly answer any of your questions to the best of his ability. offering to the Church is He looks forward to meeting you! requested. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + LOOKING AHEAD LOCALLY Bright Monday, April 29 – 9:30am Paschal Divine Liturgy with Gospel Procession (Fast-Free Week) St. Thomas Sunday, May 5 – Add’l Collection for our Community Outreach / Semi-Annual Meeting Monday, May 6 – 9:30am Divine Liturgy on the Feast of St. George Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women, May 12 – Add’l Collection for our Capital Improvement Fund + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + PARISH BULLETIN BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please have submissions for this section to Father by Wednesday.) + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Weekly Candle Intentions / Memorials were Our Stewardship Gifts To God offered last week by Tim Martin; Viola Peifer; Stewardship/Dues: $ 95 Melanie Shuster; Barbara Kirish; Mary Jane Candles/Eternal Lamp: $ 149 Hudak; Carol Lorenzi; Joanne Nelson; Theresa Envelopes: $ 633 Sharpless; Patty Watson; Cindy Pavilonis. Presanctified: $ 275 “I am the light of the world; he who follows Me Total Collections: $ 1152 will not walk in darkness, but will have the Capital Improvement Fund: $ 75 light of life.” - John 8:12 Relocation Fund: $ 50 The Eternal Lamp was offered last week by Give Generously: “For they gave according Cindy Pavilonis, In Memory of Grandmother, to their means… and beyond their means, Barbara Pavilonis, Birthday remembrance; and of their own free will.” 2 Cor 8:3 by Theresa Sharpless, In Memory of Father, Nick + + + + + + + + + Buhonick. May Their Memory Be Eternal! Vičnaya Jim Pamjat! Coffee Social Steward Schedule + + + + + + + + + April 28: Pascha Pot-Luck Surprises Holy Week, the Higher Fast – May 5: OPEN With Great Lent behind us, we May 12: OPEN sense the nearness of Pascha, The Divine Liturgy concludes at the final blessing, the Feast of Feasts! After the + + + + + + + + + ‘bridge’ of Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday, we’ll arrive at the distinct point of Holy Week. It will be time for all of us to “go up to Jerusalem,” sharing in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’s Passion, Crucifixion, & triumphant Resurrection! The watchful disposition of the Church is, especially at this time, reflected in the home. Holy Week is a week that calls for prayer, focus, stamina, and, for most of us, planning and preparation! Arrange your schedules and come Paschal (Easter) Baskets – In the Vestibule is a to as many services as you can! Continued description of items in the ‘t’raditional Carpatho- Prayers to you on your spiritual journey - Fr Dave Rusyn (or Slavic) Paschal (Easter) Basket. All + + + + + + + + + are encouraged to have these items in their Relocation Update – ALL are baskets on Pascha! These are the items (the invited to take a drive and look meats and dairy products) that the church calls at the recent property that the for us, with all of our strength, to fast from during Relocation Committee has the Great Fast. But what if you fasted and discussed and that Father and abstained from chocolate? Chewing gum? Pop? Matt have looked at: Etc.… did you ever think about including some of 1520 Shipley Lane these in your basket? By doing this, you Franklin Park, Pa 15143 celebrate the difficulty and temptations that you conquered (to the best of your abilities) during The 17 acres is zoned as Residential-1 and a the Great Fast! This allows us to reintroduce Place of Worship is “contingent”. The them into our lives (in moderation) and celebrate owners just responded that they “would the Resurrection! entertain an offer with a zoning contingency + + + + + + + + + on it. In that case, the Church would be able 2nd Official Notice – Our Parish Semi-Annual to break the deal if the zoning application Meeting will be on Sunday, May 5th following the was denied.” We look forward to discussing Divine Liturgy. We look forward to discussing this more at our Semi-Annual Meeting! current church topics with the congregation. + + + + + + + + + + + + Please continue to talk with the Relocation Visit Our Diocese On-Line Committee or Father with any thoughts or Diocesan Website: www.acrod.org concerns about our next steps in our journey Camp Nazareth: www.campnazareth.org together. (Committee includes: Sharon P, Larry M, FB: www.facebook.com/acroddiocese Carol L, John K, John Righetti, Lynn M, Matt P, Peggy Twitter: twitter.com/acrodnews Rusnak, Rich M, Sharon D, Tim M, & Todd Tusick) You Tube: youtube.com/acroddiocese + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + STEWARDSHIP SNIPPET Much has been talked about over the recent years about Orthodox Christian Stewardship. Your Church Council and Fr. Dave want to hear more from you about Stewardship. (Here is the 4th in a series of questions to reflect on.) The Parish Stewardship Self-Assessment: 4. Creating an environment of overwhelming hospitality and evangelization. ü Do we treat those coming to our parish as if we would welcome them to our homes? ü When new people come to our parish do we notice them, greet them, invite them to be a part of our community? ü Are all people invited to use their gifts of time, talent, and treasure? ü Do we welcome diversity of people, ethnicities, and traditions in our community? ü Do we take advantage of being hospitable to fallen away Orthodox or Non-Orthodox families at the time of Divine Liturgies, funerals, or other family celebrations? Over the past couple months, a series of stewardship questions or ideas have been posted in the bulletin. Please talk with members of the Church Council, Fr. Dave, or leave thoughts anonymously in an envelope on the desk in the vestibule as we continue to learn and grow in stewardship together. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ORTHODOX WORD OF THE WEEK Matins – (from the Latin, matutinae, "morning"), also called Orthros (from Greek, meaning "morning", "dawn" or "day break"), is the longest and most complex of the daily cycle of services. Matins is celebrated in the morning, unless it is celebrated as part of a vigil in the evening. Matins services related to the Paschal feast: • Bridegroom Matins: served on Great and Holy Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. • Great and Holy Friday Matins: there are twelve Gospel lessons; Antiphons are used (originating in a different office). The tropar sung at the 15th antiphon is, Today is hung upon the cross... • Great and Holy Saturday Matins: This contains some elements of the old cathedral office: procession with the shroud (plaščanitsa), reading of three pericopes (Old Testament, epistle, Gospel) at the end. • Paschal Matins: This is celebrated from Pascha Sunday until Thomas Sunday. The six psalms and the praises are not part of this service. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ORTHODOXY AROUND DA ‘BURGH & OUR DIOCESE Camp Nazareth Work Day – The St. Nicholas Men’s Club is going to camp Saturday, May 4th for a light duty maintenance day starting at 8am and working until about 4pm.