Video "An Introduction to Orthodoxy" For those looking for a new Parish home, or just looking for an introduction to the Orthodox Christian faith, parishioner Zachary Held has created a short documentary film, narrated by Fr. David. Thanks to Zachary for his efforts! The film can be seen on Zach's youtube channel by clicking here: "An Introduction to Orthodoxy" Memorial Soul Saturdays As Orthodox, it is natural for us to pray for the departed as it is for those who are still alive. We are taught that the departed are no longer able to rectify their lives as they could on earth; hence, their only hope is for us to pray for them and to do good deeds in their name in order to cover any unrepentant sins that they have brought into the next life. As an act of love and mercy, The Church has set aside four Saturdays this year, called Memorial (Soul) Saturdays to publicly commemorate all her departed children: March 9,30 (Pre-Lent); April 6,13 (Great Lent); June 22 (Eve of Pentecost) and October 19 (Demetrius Sunday). A form was included in the bulletin, and is also available at the Candle Desk, and can be found below. Please write their FIRST names only, and drop it off at the church or rectory. Our bright and joyous faith teaches us that someday, you will again see them in a renewed form. |
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FOR YOUR INFO: A moving and inspirational video showing the beauty of Orthodoxy can be seen here.The Orthodox Church - A Visual Journey OCA Telegram Channel: You can now receive announcements and updates from the OCA website and social media. Subscribe to it at www.oca.org. To preview the channel, click here: https://t.me/s/orthodoxchurchamerica |
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2024 PICTURES Please take a look at the long overdue pictures from various events during 2024 See pictures here 2024Pictures BABKA and HOLIDAY FOOD ORDER Just in time for the upcoming Christmas season, our parish will hold a Holiday Food Sale. (Preorders ONLY!) Kolachi rolls, pierogies, cheese blintzes, and stuffed cabbage will be available. Order form with prices, quantities and deadlines are included in October 13th bulletin (and can be viewed and printed below). Plan for a party, holiday dinner or gift-giving and save yourself some work; stock up now on these delicious food items you know and love! Last day to order all above food items is: Sunday, November 17th. Babka Sale – In addition to the Holiday food above, Orders are now being taken for 8 different flavors of Babkas– Cheese, Chocolate, Cinnamon Crumb, Prune or Poppy ($14.50); Raspberry Cheese, Apricot Cheese or Chocolate Cheese ($15.50). Last day to order Babkas is: Saturday, November 30th. Pickup date for Holiday Food items AND Babkas is: Friday, December 6, 2024 between 3-6 pm at the church hall, located at 9 Jeffrie Ave, South River, NJ. (Contact info is on indiviudal forms.) If possible, please bring your own bags or boxes. Make checks payable to Ss. Peter and Paul RO Church. Prepayment is appreciated! |