Recognition of Graduates: June 2
We will be recognizing our graduates, from both high school and university, Sunday, June 2, at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. If you wish to be recognized, please contact the church office (610-352-2208).
Camp Good Shepherd – Chesapeake Region
There are still some spots available for Camp Good Shepherd - Chesapeake, July 15-19. The camp is near Baltimore, about 1.5 hours from Philadelphia. You can register at http://app.campdoc.com/register/goodshepherd . Several priests from the Delaware Valley will be serving at the camp.
Met. Evangelos’ Message for the Pontian Genocide Remembrance
Read His Eminence's Encyclical for May 19, the Day of Remembrance for the Pontian Genocide.
Memory Eternal: Fr. Constantine Andrews
Obituary for Rev. Constantine J. Andrews Reverend Fr. Constantine J. Andrews passed away on April 1, 2019 in Snohomish, WA at age 101. He was the beloved husband of the late Presbytera Joy (Zoe) Seferlis Andrews, loving father of Kathryne; John (Elaine); Nick (Soon); Demetra Carol (Carl) Vartian; loving grandfather of Christopher Vartian and Zoe Andrews, and
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! ΑΛΗΘΩΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ!
Read His Eminence's Paschal Encyclicals (Greek/English). ΑΛΗΘΩΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ Ο ΚΥΡΙΟΣ!
Saturday Morning: 1st Anastasis
Tomorrow morning at 9.00 a.m. we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great for Holy Saturday, the so-called Πρώτη Ἀνάστασις ("First Resurrection Service").
Friday: Apokathelosis & Epitaphios
This afternoon at 3.00 p.m. we will chant the Vespers of the Apokathelosis (Unnailing of Christ). Tonight at 7.00 p.m. we will chant the Orthros of Holy Friday, with the Enkomia and the Procession of the Epitaphios. The full schedule for Holy Week can be found HERE.
Thursday Night: The Passion of Christ (12 Gospels)
Tonight at 7.00 p.m. we will chant the Orthros of Holy Thursday, which contains the 12 Gospel readings of Christ's Holy Passion. The full schedule for Holy Week can be found HERE.
Thursday Morning: Commemoration of the Mystical Supper
Tomorrow morning at 8.00 a.m. we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great in commemoration of the Mystical Supper. This liturgy is being offered early in the morning to allow those who work to receive communion on this most holy day. The full schedule of Holy Week services can be found HERE.
Wednesday Night: Evchelaion (Holy Unction)
Today there will be two services at which the faithful can be anointed with Evchelaion (Holy Unction). The Service of Evchelaion will be served at 4.00 p.m. The Orthros Service of the Niptiros will begin at 7.00 p.m. and will include anointing with Evchelaion. The full schedule of Holy Week services can be found