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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS ALL-NIGHT VIGIL FRIDAY APRIL 6 – There will be a
vigil after Lamentations at the tomb of Christ reading psalms.
Please sign up for a 30 minute slot, and do it with your children!
RED EASTER EGGS will be dyed Friday night April 6 in the
hall. Please contact Jessica Morphis if you can donate a dozen
hard boiled eggs on Thursday or Friday to be dyed.
PASCHA FEAST – See insert and please pay for your family with
Kim Meals. Also, please sign up to help set up or clean up. Thank you. AGAPE VESPERS GOSPEL READINGS –If you would like
to read the gospel (John 20: 19-25) in a foreign language at Agape
Vespers (April 8 at 3pm), then please contact me. This is assigned on a
first-come, first-serve basis. EASTER EGG HUNT will begin 10 minutes after Agape
Vespers ends next Sunday.
A NOTE REGARDING HOLY COMMUNION Welcome! In the Orthodox Church, reception of the Holy Eucharist is
reserved for baptized, chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared
by prayer, fasting and a recent confession. If you are visiting from a non-
Orthodox church or otherwise are not prepared to commune today, you are
welcome to receive some of the unconsecrated, blessed bread which the
acolytes are holding. We pray for all to be united in the Body and Blood of
Christ! If you would like to learn how you can enter into communion with
the Orthodox Church, please speak with our clergy.
SAINT HERMAN ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
Diocese of Los Angeles and the West
PRIMATE and DIOCESAN HIERARCH
His Eminence, the Most Reverend Metropolitan JOSEPH
PASTOR
Rev. Fr. Matthew Howell
DEACON
Rev. Dn. Thomas Ross
Contact Information 6988 N. En Dove Road
Wasilla, Alaska 99654 Pastor’s Phone: (907)373-5254
www.SaintHermanWasilla.org
Palm Sunday
April 1, 2018
THIS WEEK’S SERVICES April 1 – 8
Sun. Apr. 1 – 6:00pm: Bridegroom Matins
Mon. Apr. 2 – 7:00am: Presanctified Liturgy
Mon. Apr. 2 – 6:00pm: Bridegroom Matins
Tues. Apr. 3 – 7:00am: Presanctified Liturgy
Tues. Apr. 3 – 6:00pm: Bridegroom Matins with Hymn of Kassiani
Wed. Apr. 4 – 7:00am: Presanctified Liturgy with Hymn of Kassiani
Wed. Apr. 4 – 6:00pm: Holy Unction (a Holy Sacrament)
Thur. Apr. 5 – 8:00am: Vesperal Liturgy for Mystical Supper
Thur. Apr. 5 – 6:00pm: Matins with reading of 12 Passion Gospels
Fri. Apr. 6 – 9:00am: Royal Hours (1st, 3
rd, 6
th, 9
th) and Typika
Fri. Apr. 6 – 3:00pm: Great Vespers with the Unnailing of our Lord
Fri. Apr. 6 – 6:00pm: Matins with Lamentations for our Lord
Sat. Apr. 7 – 9:00am: Vesperal Liturgy – 1st Paschal Liturgy
Sat. Apr. 7 – 11:00pm: PASCHA! Midnight office, Rush Procession,
Matins and Liturgy
Sun. Apr 8 – 3:00pm: Agape Vespers followed by Feast
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Fr. Matthew’s Sunday School Class is on break until April 22
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THE GOSPEL (CONTINUED) 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 Jesus when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and
raised him from the dead bore witness. The reason why the crowd
went to meet Jesus was that they heard He had done this sign.
SAINTS & FEASTS OF THE DAY Palm Sunday: Entrance of Our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem
THE EPISTLE Blessed is He Who cometh in the Name of the Lord. O give thanks
unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul 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 any excellence, if there is
anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have
learned and received and heard and seen in me, these do; and the God
of peace will be with you.
THE GOSPEL The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (12:1-18)
Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where
Lazarus who had died 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, Simon’s son, one of His Disciples (he who was to
betray Jesus), said, “Why was this ointment not sold for three
hundred denarii and given to the poor?” This he said, not because he
cared for the poor but because he was a thief, and as he had the
moneybox 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.” When 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 Jesus 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 cometh in the Name of the Lord, the King of
A GOOD WORD
VITAMINS FOR THE SOUL “O Thou Who ridest upon the cherubim, and Who art praised by
the seraphim, Thou didst ride upon a colt, O holy, Davidic One.
And the youths were praising Thee as befitteth God. And the
Jews did blaspheme against Thee wickedly. Thy sitting on an ass
foreshadowed the transformation of the bolting of the Gentiles
from infidelity to faith. Glory to Thee, O Christ, Who alone art
merciful and the Lover of mankind.” – Great Vespers Aposticha
for Palm Sunday
“Today hath the Savior come to Jerusalem to fulfill the
Scriptures; and all did take in their hands branches of palm trees.
And they spread their clothes for Him, knowing that it was He,
our Lord, to Whom cherubim unceasingly call out, Hosanna in
the highest. Blessed art Thou Who art possessed of bountiful
mercies: have mercy upon us.” – Aposticha for Palm Sunday
“O immortal Lord, Thou hast bound Hell, slain Death, and raised
the world: therefore the children, carrying palms, sing praise to
Thee as Victor, O Christ, and they cry aloud to Thee this day:
“Hosanna to the Son of David! For no more,” say they, “shall the
little children be slain because of Mary’s Child; but Thou alone
art crucified for all, both young and old. No more shall the sword
be drawn against us, for Thy side is pierced by a spear.” With
great rejoicing, then, we cry: Blessed art Thou that comest to call
back Adam.” – Oikos from Matins for Palm Sunday
Pascha Feast
MeatPrime Rib
served with au jus and horseradish
Sliced Baked Ham
SIDES
Drinks
BADULT...$12 CHILD....$5(age 10 and under)
The Feast will be partially catered by North Star Bakery.
Please see Kim Meals with your payment. Credit cards will be accepted on Sunday's at coffee hour. V
MENU
Dessert
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Broccoli Supreme
Au Gratin Potatoes
Root Beer and Cream Sodaon tap from the Glacier Brewhouse
Lemonade
Carrot, Bavarian & White Cakes from North Star Bakery
CheesecakeRoot Beer Floats
Kids Table Menu
Hot DogsPotato ChipsVeggies & DipB
Please sign-up to help with set-upand clean-up for the Feast.
Sign-up sheets will be in the Parish Hall. Since we are not asking anyone to bring food,
we hope that everyone can pitch-in in some way so that we all can enjoy this joyous Feast Day.
a baked broccoli, bacon and cheddar dish
2018 Lazarus Saturday, Palm Sunday, Holy Week & Pascha Friday, March 30 - 6:00 PM: Little Compline with the Canon of the Raising of Lazarus (45 minutes)
Lazarus Saturday, March 31
9:00 AM: Festal Orthros
9:45 AM: Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom with Baptism of Stephen Moore
6:00 PM: Great Vespers with Litia & Artoklasia for Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday, April 1
9:00 AM: Festal Orthros
10:00 AM: Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom for Palm Sunday with Procession commemorating
Christ’s Entrance into Jerusalem
6:00 PM: Bridegroom Matins for Holy Monday (1 hour)
Holy Monday, April 2
7:00 AM: Presanctified Divine Liturgy (1.5 hours)
6:00 PM: Bridegroom Matins for Holy Tuesday (1 hour)
Holy Tuesday, April 3
7:00 AM: Presanctified Divine Liturgy (1.5 hours)
6:00 PM: Bridegroom Matins for Holy Wednesday with Hymn of Kassiani (1 hour)
Holy Wednesday, April 4
7:00 AM: Presanctified Divine Liturgy (1.5 hours)
6:00 PM: Holy Unction Service – this is a holy sacrament of healing and forgiveness (1.5 hours)
Holy Thursday, April 5
8:00 AM: Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil commemorating the Mystical Supper (1.5 hours)
6:00 PM: Orthros with the Twelve Passion Gospels for Holy Friday with procession of the Cross by the
priest and the arrest, trial, crucifixion, and death of Jesus Christ (2.5 hours)
Holy Friday, April 6
9:00 AM: The Royal (Great) Hours on Holy Friday (1.5 hours)
3:00 PM: Great Vespers for Holy Saturday with the Unnailing of our Lord (1 hour)
6:00 PM: Orthros with the Lamentation Service for Holy Saturday and the Procession Commemorating
the Harrowing of Hades (2.5 hours), followed by Psalm-Reading Vigil at our Lord’s Tomb
Holy Saturday, April 7
9:00 AM: Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil (Bay leaves, rose pedals, and white vestments!) (2 hours)
11:00 PM: Great and All-Holy PASCHA!!!!!!!! Resurrection (Rush) Service, Paschal Orthros and
Paschal Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, with blessing of Paschal Baskets (2.5 hours)
PASCHA, Sunday April 8
3:00 PM: Agape Vespers, with Gospel Reading in many languages and blessing of cemetery (1 hour)
4:00 PM: Paschal Feast (“the table is full!”)
“The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch” (Acts 11: 26)
358 Mountain Road, P.O. Box 5238, Englewood, NJ 07631-5238 (201) 871-1355 T [email protected] (201) 871-7954 F
Palm Sunday 2018
To Be Read from the Pulpit and Printed in the Bulletin
Beloved in the Lord: A blessed feast of our Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem to you and your families. I pray you all completed a spiritually rewarding Fast and are now ready to enter into Passion Week which culminates with our Lord’s glorious resurrection from the dead next Sunday as we celebrate Great and Holy Pascha. Today, as we rejoice in this feast, we also pause to take time to remember our beloved Mother Church headed by our Patriarch, His Beatitude JOHN X. We were blessed to have him make a short visit to us last fall to bring the message of peace and love to our government leaders in the United States. We pray that our Lord will bless him and all the people of that area of the world that continues to endure suffering and pain on a daily basis. Each year on this special day, we ask you, the faithful of our God-protected Archdiocese for an offering of love to send to His Beatitude from his spiritual children here in North America. His Beatitude faces an enormous challenge as he tries to alleviate the pain and suffering of those affected by the war in Syria and the effects of the same war on his flock in Lebanon, Iraq and other areas. With hundreds of thousands of displaced people as a result of the civil war, the needs and demands on our Patriarchate are great. Churches have been destroyed and vandalized by terrorists and families have been driven from their homes and are in desperate need of our help. With that in mind, we hope you will be as generous as possible. Wishing you a prayerful Holy Week and a most joyous Pascha, I remain, Your Father in Christ,
+JOSEPH Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of all North America
ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN ARCHDIOCESE OF NORTH AMERICA
His Eminence The Most Reverend
Metropolitan JOSEPH
Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of
All North America
SAINT HERMAN OF ALASKA ORTHODOX CHURCH 6988 N En Dove Rd - Wasilla, AK 99654
Reverend Matthew Howell, Pastor (907)373-5254
APRIL 2018Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 PALM SUNDAY
9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine
Liturgy
6:00pmBridegroom Matins
Fast: fish, wine, &oil allowed
2 HOLY MONDAY
7:00amPresanctifiedLiturgy
6:00pmBridegroom Matins
Fast
3 HOLY TUESDAY
7:00amPresanctifiedLiturgy
6:00pmBridegroom Matins
Fast
4 HOLY
WEDNESDAY
7:00amPresanctifiedLiturgy
6:00pm HolyUnction
Fast
5 HOLY
THURSDAY
8:00am: VesperalLiturgy of St. Basilthe Great for theMystical Supper
6:00pm: HolyFriday Matins withthe 12 PassionGospels
Fast
6 HOLY FRIDAY
9:00am RoyalHours & Typika
3:00pm GreatVespers with theunnailing of Christ
6:00pm HolySaturday Matinswith theLamentations
Fast
7 HOLY SATURDAY
9:00am: VesperalLiturgy (1stPaschal Liturgy)
11:00pm: MidnightOffice, RushProcession, PaschalMatins and Liturgyof St. JohnChrysostom
Fast
8 PASCHA
3:00pm AgapeVespers followed byfeast
Fast free
9
Fast free
10
Fast free
11
Fast free
12
Fast free
13
Fast free
14
6:00pm GreatVespers
Fast free
15 Thomas Sunday
9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine
Liturgy
16 17 18
Fast free
19 20
Fast free
21
6:00pm GreatVespers
22 Myrrh-bearing
Women, St. Josephof Arimethea and
St. Nicodemus 9:00am Orthros
10:00am DivineLiturgy
23 24 25
Fast free
26 27
Fast free
28
6:00pm GreatVespers
29 Paralytic
9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine
Liturgy
30 May 1 May 2 Mid-Pentecost
Fast free
May 3 May 4
Fast free
May 5
6:00pm GreatVespers
Please consult the Sunday bulletin for changes to the monthly calendar.
YOU CAN HELP THE YOUTH GROUP OF SAINT HERMAN
ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH EARN DONATIONS JUST BY
SHOPPING WITH YOUR FRED MEYER REWARDS CARD!
Every quarter Fred Meyer sends a check to our church, which gets deposited into
our Youth Group account to be used for camp and retreat scholarships and other
activities. Here is how you can support our youth group:
1. Go to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
2. At the top right of the screen, click “Sign in” or “Register”
3. After signing in, click “Re-enroll or link your Rewards Card now” under the section
Are you a Fred Meyer Customer?
4. In the search box, enter 91379 or “Saint Herman Antiochian Orthodox Church”
5. Click the button next to our church’s name, then click “Enroll.”
Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping the Youth
Group of Saint Herman Church earn a donation! You still earn your Rewards Points,
Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today. If you do not have a Rewards Card, it is
available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store. For more
information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.
Dates: July 4–8, 2018Venue: Red Lion Hotel on the RiverHosted by: St. George Antiochian Orthodox ChurchRoom rate: $129 (early bird)Hotel perks: Free high-speed Internet, free parking free shuttle to light rail station (easy access to downtown and other shopping areas—tax-free shopping!)
Here’s what people are saying about Portland:
2018 Parish Life ConferencePortland
Don’t Miss It!
“Best U.S. tourism destination” (U.S. Tourism Quality Performance Report)
“Food and drink capital of America” (London Telegraph)
“One of 10 best food cities in America” (Washington Post)
#1 on American Greenest Cities list (Travel + Leisure)
“Best food town” (Sunset)
Early Bird Ticket Book: $170 (adults)
$165 (teens)
$125 (children)
Room Rate: $129 (early bird—great rate for Portland)
Thursday Hospitality Night: Independence Day Party with Talent Show
Friday Night: Bible Bowl followed by Swing Dance and Dessert Reception
Saturday Morning: Brunch with Sayedna and Awards
Saturday Afternoon: Oratorical Contest and Choir Festival
Saturday Night: Hafli
Sunday: Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
2018 PLC in PortlandThe Highlights
Paschal Greetings Language Greeting Response
English Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
Greek Christos anesti! Alithos Anesti!
Arabic El Messieh kahm! Hakken kahm!
Russian Khristos voskrese! Voistinu voskrese!
Yupik Chris-toosaq
Ung-oiktuq!
Iloomun Ung-oiktuq!
Spanish Cristo ha resucitado! En berdad ha resucitado!
Romanian Hristos a inviat! Adevărat a înviat!
German Christus ist auferstanden! Er ist wahrhaftig
auferstanden!
Paschal Greetings Language Greeting Response
English Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
Greek Christos anesti! Alithos Anesti!
Arabic El Messieh kahm! Hakken kahm!
Russian Khristos voskrese! Voistinu voskrese!
Yupik Chris-toosaq
Ung-oiktuq!
Iloomun Ung-oiktuq!
Spanish Cristo ha resucitado! En berdad ha resucitado!
Romanian Hristos a inviat! Adevărat a înviat!
German Christus ist auferstanden! Er ist wahrhaftig
auferstanden!
