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Venerable Hilarion the New, Abbot of Pelekete
Venerable Hilarion the New, Abbot of Pelekete

Saint Hilarion the New, Igumen of Pelekete Monastery, from his youth devoted himself to the service of God and spent many years as a hermit. Because of his holy and blameless life he was ordained to the holy priesthood, and later he was made igumen of the Pelekete monastery (near the Dardanelles).…

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Venerable Stephen, Wonderworker, Abbot of Triglia
Venerable Stephen, Wonderworker, Abbot of Triglia

Saint Stephen the Confessor, Igumen of Triglia Monastery, suffered under the iconoclast emperor Leo the Armenian (813-820). From a young age, the holy ascetic dedicated his life to God and received monastic tonsure. He later became head of the Triglia monastery near Constantinople. When…

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Monastic Martyr Eustratius of the Kiev Near Caves
Monastic Martyr Eustratius of the Kiev Near Caves

Martyr Eustratius of the Caves was born in the eleventh century at Kiev into a wealthy family. As an adult, he received monastic tonsure at the Kiev Caves monastery, after giving away all his possesions to the poor. Saint Eustratius humbly underwent obediences at the monastery, strictly fulfilling…

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Venerable Hilarion of Pskov, Lake Gdov

Saint Hilarion of Gdov and Pskov Lake, was a disciple of Saint Euphrosynus of Pskov (May 15). In 1460 on the banks of the River Zhelcha, not far from Gdov, he founded the Ozersk [Lake] Monastery of the Protection of the Mother of God. The monastery bordered the territory of the Livonian Knights,…

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Martyred brothers Barachisius and Jonah, and those with them, in Persia

Saint Barachisius was the brother of Saint Jonah. They were Christians who lived in the village of Yasa in Persia during the time of the emperor Sapor (310-331), a fierce persecutor of Christians. Learning that Christians were being tortured in the city of Baravokh, they went there to the prison…

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Martyr Boyan, Prince of Bulgaria

The Holy Martyr Boyan, Prince of Bulgaria, suffered for Christ around the year 830. When his pagan brother Malomir [Vladimir] ascended the Bulgarian throne, Prince Boyan asked him to free the learned Christian Kinamon, who had been in prison for a long time for refusing to participate in pagan…

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Venerable John, Bishop of Manglisi
Venerable John, Bishop of Manglisi

Saint John (Saakadze) of Manglisi was born in 1668 and spiritually nurtured in the Davit-Gareji Wilderness. Outstanding in virtue, John was quickly ordained a hieromonk, and soon after consecrated bishop of Manglisi. In 1724 Saint John left Davit-Gareji for Derbend, Dagestan, where he constructed…

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Saint Hesychios the Presbyter of Jerusalem

Saint Hesychios lived a life of asceticism in Palestine in the IV century, and distinguished himself by writing spiritual treatises. He was born and raised in Jerusalem. After studying the depths of the Holy Scriptures, he enriched himself with the knowledge of God. Then, after he left, he became a…

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Confession schedule can be found in the bulletin OR by clicking here: Monthly Calendar For those who are hesitant to worship in person, Fr. David is available to meet with you, either at home or in church, to participate in the Sacraments of Holy Confession and Communion. Please email or call Fr. David to set up an appointment.  
 
Lenten Youth Sunday, a day our parish celebrates all of its young people, will be on the Third Sunday of Great Lent, April 7th.  The youth will be involved in many parts of the Liturgy, including reading of the Hours and Epistle, ringing the bells, working the Candle Desk, collecting weekly offering and holding the communion cloth, as well as hosting Coffee Hour.  Please be sure to attend and encourage them in their efforts.
 

Nut/Apricot/Poppy/Prune Rolls Sale – Orders are now being taken for Dessert NutRolls; Price is $18 each.  There will be two dates offered for pick up. FIRST DATE:  Pick up will be Thursday, March 21st. Last day to order is Thursday, March 7th. SECOND DATE:  Pick up will be Friday, April 26th.  Last day to order is Sunday, April 7th. Both pickup dates will be from 3-6 pm at the church hall, located at  9 Jeffrie Ave, South River, NJ.  To order, call Carol at 732-254-4979.  Order form can be found here: Nutroll Order Form

Babka Sale – Orders are now being taken for 8 different flavors – Cheese, Chocolate, Cinnamon Crumb, Prune or Poppy ($14); Raspberry Cheese, Apricot Cheese or Chocolate Cheese ($15).  There will be two dates offered for pick up.  FIRST DATE:  Pick up will be Thursday, March 21st. Last day to order is Sunday, March 17th. SECOND DATE:  Pick up will be Friday, April 26th.  Last day to order is Sunday, April 21st. Both pickup dates will be from 3-6 pm at the church hall, located at  9 Jeffrie Ave, South River, NJ. To order call Judy at 732-427-4855. Order form can be found here: Babka Order Form

FOOD CARD PROGRAM : Food cards are available for various supermarket chains after Divine Liturgy, and do not cost any more than the face value of the card. The church receives a percentage as a free fundraiser! See Judy Znaiden in church or at jznaiden@optonline.net.
 
MEETING DATES:

Church School: Mar 10th

Altar Society: TBD@6:30 (Hall)

Parish Council: TBD@7:30PM (Hall)

Choir Rehearsal: TBD @7:00PM (Church)

Men's Club: Thurs Mar. 28th @ 7:00 (Hall) - Note Date change


Friday, March 29
5:30 Confessions (Note Time Change)
7:00 Matins for the Departed (followed by Instructions for Catechumens)
Saturday, March 30
Memorial Saturday
9:00 Divine Liturgy
5:00 Confessions
6:30 Panihida for Louis Silva
7:00 Great Vespers w/Litiya followed by Confessions
Sunday, March 31
Second Sunday of Great Lent
9:00 Divine Liturgy
(Mission Vespers-St. John the Baptist-Passaic)
Wednesday, April 3
6:00 Confessions
7:00 Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Saturday, April 6
6:00 Confessions
7:00 Vespers
Sunday, April 7
Lenten Youth Sunday
9:00 Divine Liturgy
(Mission Vespers-St. Vladimir's -Trenton)
Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church / South River, NJ / 732-257-0102