Te Reading from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Galatians (3:23–29) Peter & Paul Brethren: before faith came, we were kept under guard by the law, kept Orthodox Church for the faith which would afterward be revealed. Therefore the law was Meriden, Connecticut our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But website: sspeterpaul.org after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor. For you are all sons of A Parish of the Orthodox Church in America God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is Fr. Joshua Mosher, Pastor neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one 203-237-4539 [email protected] in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are ’s seed, and Donna Leonowich, Parish Council President heirs according to the promise. 203-887-5155

Ven. John, of Ven. Gregory of Te Reading from the Holy according to St. Luke (7:36–50) Fifth Sunday of Lent—Tone 4 At that time, one of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him. And He Decapolis (9th c.). Martyrs Victor, went to the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to eat. And behold, a woman St. Mary of Egypt Zoticus, Zeno, Acindynus, and in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at the table in April 18, 2021 Severian of Nicomedia (303). the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of fragrant oil, and stood at His feet behind Him weeping; and she began to wash His feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head; and she kissed His feet and anointed them with the fragrant oil. Now when the Pharisee who Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever! had invited Him saw this, he spoke to himself, saying, “This Man, if He Welcome! His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, locum tenens of our were a prophet, would know who and what manner of woman this is who diocese, has blessed our parish to begin “Phase 2” of our reopening is touching Him, for she is a sinner.” And Jesus answered and said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” So he said, “Teacher, say it.” plan. We are now once again celebrating the , with a “There was a certain creditor who had two debtors. One owed five maximum of 65 participants. We recognize that some in our hundred denarii, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing with community are unable to attend for now. We will continue sharing all which to repay, he freely forgave them both. Tell Me, therefore, which of our services online, whether they are celebrated in the temple or at them will love him more?” Simon answered and said, “I suppose the one whom he forgave more.” And He said to him, “You have rightly judged.” home. Please visit our website for details: sspeterpaul.org/praying Then He turned to the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this For those who are ready to worship in the temple (our church woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she building), please sign up at our website: sspeterpaul.org/signup . has washed My feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head. You gave Me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss My feet We will make every effort to include the maximum possible over time. since the time I came in. You did not anoint My head with oil, but this While we encourage everyone to use the online form, Fr. Joshua will woman has anointed My feet with fragrant oil. Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little also be reaching out to each member of the parish community. If you is forgiven, the same loves little.” Then He said to her, “Your sins are have questions or concerns, please contact him at 203-237-4539 or forgiven.” And those who sat at the table with Him began to say to [email protected]. themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” Then He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.” Upcoming Events in Parish Life His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon has issued a directive that our diocese celebrate in the temple as many services as practical, starting with Palm We invite anyone to participate in our services via YouTube or online Sunday. So from Palm Sunday on, unless specific exceptions are meeting sofware. Visit our website (sspeterpaul.org) for details. announced, all services will be held in the temple, but shared via Saturday, April 17 Great Vespers (via Zoom only) 5 PM livestream. Sunday, April 18 Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM We are now hoping to give out dyed red eggs for Pascha, distributed by our St. Mary of Egypt (Te service will be shared online) altar servers wearing gloves. Donations of dyed eggs are welcome, no later than Holy Tursday, April 29. Wed., April 14 Liturgy of Presanctified Gifs 6 PM Friday, April 23 Last day of We Ask Your Prayers Saturday, April 24 Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM Many years to all those who have as their heavenly patron Great Martyr George Raising of Lazarus (Te service will be shared online) (April 23). Saturday, April 24 Great Vespers—in the temple 5 PM For Priest James Parnell, deployed with his company to East Africa until 2022. Palm Sunday Eve (Te service will be shared online) For those suffering from the coronavirus, physicians, nurses and all working in hospitals and public health. We will be running an ozone generator to disinfect between services of Holy For the Sick & Suffering: Week. This will require completely locking the church for no less than four Fr. (Koblosh)—brother of M. Lydia Westerberg, who is undergoing hours each time. We will post the time when it’s safe to enter again. treatment for pancreatic cancer Sunday, April 25 Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM Fr. Gregory (Dudash)—former rector of SS. Peter & Paul. Palm Sunday (Te service will be shared online) William (Derrig)—cousin of Sarah Massaro Corey (Knap)—nephew of Valentina Knap, recovering from a serious accident Palms will be blessed on the eve, and placed in each spot where people Karen (Rygiel)—sister-in-law of BreAnna Rygiel may stand for the Divine Liturgy. Tey will be disinfected overnight. Alexander (Mankevich)—Alzheimer’s Disease William (Weidmann)—husband of Adrian, suffering from a chronic immune Sunday–Friday each evening of Holy Week 6 PM condition similar to multiple sclerosis Tursday, April 29 Vespers & Liturgy—Mystical Supper 10 AM Trisha (Laliberte)—friend of Helen Barone with kidney cancer Catherine and Robert (Barra) John (Boris)—brother of Jill Zadar Friday, April 30 Vespers on Great & Holy Friday Noon Cathy (Pedrolini)—sister of Ellen Uliase, recently diagnosed with cancer Saturday, May 1 Vespers & Liturgy on Holy Saturday 10 AM Alexander (Oji)—suffered spinal injury Helen (Barone)—recovering from surgery Nocturne before the Paschal Vigil 11:30 PM Barbara (Dixon) Margaret Irene Cyprian and Dana Helen and Helene Sunday, May 2 Paschal Vespers Noon For Our Shut-Ins: Baskets will be blessed afer the Holy Saturday Liturgy, the Paschal Yvonne (Rutcho) Helen (Kasperovich) Jennie (Padick) Liturgy, or Paschal Vespers. Keep them beside you in church. Anna (Belejack) Margaret (Savchik) Ann (Kreshik) Monday, May 3 Bright Monday Divine Liturgy 9:30 AM To share news in the bulletin, or to add someone to our prayer list, please Tuesday–Friday Bright Week Vespers at home, hosted 6 PM contact Fr. Joshua: [email protected] or 203-237-4539. May 4–7 online via Zoom If you would like to commemorate loved ones by lighting the cross in Sunday, May 9 Blessing of Graves planned Noon church, please contact Alexia Tassmer: 203-284-0856. Hymns of the Day Prokeimenon in Tone 1 (Resurrection) (sung afer the Little Entrance with the Gospel) (verses sung before the Epistle reading) Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us / as we have set our hope on You! Tone 1 Troparion (Resurrection) (Ps 32/33:22) When the stone had been sealed by the Jews, v: Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the just! (Ps 32/33:1) while the soldiers were guarding Your most pure body, Tone 4 Prokeimenon (St. Mary of Egypt) You rose on the third day, O Savior, God is wonderful in His saints, / the God of Israel. (Ps 67/68:35) granting life to the world. Te powers of heaven therefore cried to You, O Giver of Life: Alleluia in Tone 1 “Glory to Your Resurrection, O Christ! (verses sung afer the Epistle, before the Gospel reading) Glory to Your Kingdom!// Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Glory to Your dispensation, O Lover of mankind!” v: God gives vengeance unto me, and subdues people under me. (Ps Troparion (St. Mary of Egypt)—Tone 8 17/18:47) Te image of God was truly preserved in you, O Mother, v: He magnifies the salvation of the King and deals mercifully with , for you took up the Cross and followed Christ. His anointed, and his seed forever. (Ps 17/18:50) By so doing, you taught us to disregard the flesh for it passes away; Tone 1 but to care instead for the soul, for it is immortal.// v: I waited patiently for the Lord; He attended to me and heard my Terefore your spirit, O holy Mother Mary, rejoices with the angels. supplication. (Ps 39/40:1) Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. (Instead of “It is truly meet ...,” we sing:) Kontakion (Resurrection)—Tone 1 Hymn to the Teotokos As God, You rose from the tomb in glory, All of creation rejoices in you, O Full of Grace: raising the world with Yourself. the assembly of Angels and the race of men. Human nature praises You as God, for death has vanished. O sanctified temple and spiritual paradise, Adam exults, O Master! the glory of virgins, Eve rejoices, for she is freed from bondage and cries to You:// “You are the Giver of Resurrection to all, O Christ!” from whom God was incarnate and became a Child — our God before the ages. now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. He made your body into a throne, and your womb He made more spacious than the heavens. Kontakion (St. Mary of Egypt)—Tone 3 All of creation rejoices in you, O Full of Grace. // Having been a sinful woman, Glory to you! you became through repentance a bride of Christ. Having attained angelic life, Communion Hymn you defeated demons with the weapon of the Cross.// (sung afer the exchange, “Te Holy things for the holy!”) Terefore O most glorious Mary, you are a bride of the Kingdom. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him in the highest! (Ps. 148:1) Te righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance! He shall not fear evil tidings! (Ps. 111:6) Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!