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

Recommendations from Fr. David: One podcast I whole heartedly recommends is Fr. Thomas Hopko, of blessed memory, "speaking the Truth in Love"  here is a link: Speaking the Truth in Love | Ancient Faith Ministries. 

An unexpected treasure I have found is a Youtube channel called "Atheist Church Audit" that is one of the best introductions I have ever seen of the Orthodox Church.  It is also a challenge to us to make sure that the "Jared's" of the world have a similar experience.  Here is a link to his video about a visit to a Orthodox parish:An Atheist visits an ORTHODOX Church (and has a surprisingly nice time)

Lenten 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: February 14th (Pre-Lent); March 7th, 14th and 21st (Great Lent); June 3 (Eve of Pentecost) and October 24th (Demetrius Sunday). A form was included in the bulletin, and is also available at the Candle Desk. 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.

Annual Easter Food Sale

Our Annual Easter Food Sale is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, from 10:00AM-2:00PM in the church hall. Its purpose is two-fold: to raise funds to sustain fiscal needs of the parish and to open our doors as we share our cherished Lenten and Paschal traditions with the surrounding communitites. Delicious foods and pastries will be offered. Freshly made Potato Pancakes and Manhattan clam chowder will be sold.

Babka Sale

Orders are now being taken for 8 different flavors – Cheese, Chocolate, Cinnamon Crumb, Prune or Poppy ($15.00); Raspberry Cheese, Apricot Cheese or Chocolate Cheese ($16.00).  Last day to order will be Sunday, March 22nd.  Pickup date is Friday, March 27th between 3pm-6pm at the church hall, located at 9 Jeffrie Ave, South River, NJ. (See below form)

Pierogies and Blintzes

Orders are now being taken for Pierogies and Blintzes. (See below form)

Trying to come up with a quick Lenten meal? Order pierogies from Allison (732-395-1651). They are homemade from scratch just the way Baba used to make them. Pickup orders: Mar 27 3-6PM or Mar 28 10-2PM

Homemade cheese Blintzes are great as a main dish, side dish or appetizer. Call Janice st 732-257-8671. Deadline is Sunday, March 22nd Pickup orders: Mar 27 3-6PM or Mar 28 10-2PM