ON BEHALF of Matushka, our family, and myself, I wish to extend to all of you, my “spiritual family,” great joy and love on this most blessed Feast! May the happiness we feel today be with you throughout your entire lives. Many thanks to all who remembered us with cards, best wishes, and goodies at this time!
I wish to congratulate all of you who received the Blessed Sacraments on these “holiest of holy” days. It is heartwarming to see so many of you make the effort to go the extra mile towards your salvation. I also congratulate all of you who attended so many of the special services during this Great Lent period. I realize that many of you were exhausted after a long day at work, but you took the time to come and pay homage to our Lord. I was overjoyed to see our children at Lenten services! Parents, I commend those of you who took the time to set the example for your children in showing them the importance of church attendance and the importance of putting Christ first in their lives!

I pray that this blessed Feast of the Resurrection gives you the spiritual strength and desire to continue to attend Divine Services, to partake of the Blessed Sacraments and to bring your children to church regularly throughout the year and for the duration of your lives.

May the Risen Lord bless you for your attempts at living a good Orthodox Christian life and for your good works!

Fr. John

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sun., May 19:    MATINS – 8:00 AM                    DIVINE LITURGY – 9:30 AM
LITIYA FOR:
John Paul Sokalsky by Pauline Kuzima            John Senio by Rose Yankovich
Walter Demian by M/M William Kobasa            Eleanor Demian by Joe & Cheryl Chieffalo
Bryan Fedak by grandmother, Jean Fedak (2nd anniv.)        John Jack Pavelchak by Jean Fedak
Anna Skasko Hovan by niece, Jean Fedak (9th day)        Rose Zabrowski by Carol Johnson
Walter Danilo by daughter, Rosella Davis            Justine Sharrock by friends
Sat., May 25:    CONFESSIONS – 3:30 PM                GREAT VESPERS – 4:00 PM
Sun., May 26:    MATINS – 8:00 AM                    DIVINE LITURGY – 9:30 AM
LITIYA FOR:
John Paul Sokalsky by Steve & Helen Lahey            Elaine Bochnovich by Martha Gasper
Walter Demian by Anna Mae Krisanda            Eleanor Demian by Anna Mae Krisanda
Anastasia Kozup by daughter, Karen Craparo            Frank Kozup by daughter, Karen Craparo
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ALTAR FLOWERS:  IMO OLGA YAWORSKE by her husband, Joseph & family.  MEMORY ETERNAL!
ALSO, in honor of the 16th wedding anniversary of JOHN & MARY KOCZWARA.  MANY YEARS!
ALTAR VIGILS:  IMO HENRY & MARION WILCHA by M/M Ronald Wilcha.  MEMORY ETERNAL!
TABLE OF OBLATION:  IMO ELAINE NEMKOVICH by husband, Walter.  MEMORY ETERNAL!
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EVENTS:
Mon., May 20:    RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES Final Meeting & meal in upper level of center – 6 PM followed by Dance Rehearsal for Hospitality Ala Russe.  All children who participate in the ethnic dances are asked to attend.
Sat., May 25:    WORK PROJECT for Hospitality Ala Russe – 9 AM  All help will be greatly appreciated.
Sun., May 26:    HOSPITALITY ALA RUSSE – 3 PM in our church center.
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MAY RADIO BROADCASTS:  For the health of WALTER & HELEN SHUST.  MANY YEARS!
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NO KNEELING:  The Resurrection of Christ warrants great joy and spiritual uplifting.  Due to this joy, there is no kneeling during the period of Pascha to the Feast of Pentecost.  Please keep this in mind.
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RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE:   In conjunction with Hospitality A La Russe II, a raffle is being held to also benefit St. Tikhon’s Seminary.  Chances are $1 each or can be purchased by the book ($10 per book).  Chances are available in the church vestibule.  If interested, please use the designated envelope to make payment and record your name.  Thank you.  All support will be greatly appreciated.
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ST. TIKHON’S CENTURY ASSOCIATION presents HOSPITALITY A LA RUSSE II featuring traditional Russian cuisine and entertainment on Sunday, May 26 at our church center.  Tickets are $40 per adult and $10 for children under the age of 12.  Times for the day’s events are as follows:  3:30 –Reception and Russian Table; 6:00 PM – Musical Selections; 6:30 PM – Desserts and Theme Basket Drawings.  Come and enjoy a selection of traditional Russian delicacies featuring Zakuski (appetizers), potato pancakes, eggplant caviar, quiches, beet salad, stuffed grape leaves, marinate mushrooms, herring, Russian meatballs, kielbasa, borscht, beef Stroganoff, chicken kiev, pirogie, halupki, halushki, piroshki, and much more!  If you are interested in attending, please call our rectory (876-0730) to make reservations.  Please call at your earliest convenience.  All proceeds will benefit St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary.  Reservation forms are attached to today’s bulletin.
RESERVATIONS can be made by contacting our rectory (876-0730) or Sasha Fedorchak (876-1927).  Let’s have a nice showing of support from our parish.  Remember, the dinner is an “all you can eat” buffet.
DESSERTS NEEDED – Anyone interested in donating baked goods or any type of dessert for this event is asked to contact Julie Telep (876-3210).  Thank you.
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ST. TIKHON’S MONASTERY “MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION” – Monday, May 27:
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy – 10 AM
Veterans’ Parastas & Memorial Service – 12 Noon – Bell Tower
Akathist to St. Alexis Toth – 1:30 PM – Church
Moleben to the Most Holy Theotokos & Anointing of the Sick – 2:30 PM – Bell Tower
Vespers & Matins – 4 PM – Church
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