April 2025 Newsletter
Newsletter for April 2025
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Birthdays
Ronia Maliha - April 3rd
John Hajji - April 5th
Gerald Palacio - April 5th
Aster Michael - April 10th
Anna Petrey - April 10th
Terik Tessima - April 13th
Dr. George Maliha - April 17th
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Services for this month with Fr Lou and Fr Peter:
Sunday, April 13th
10:00am - Typika Service
6:00pm - Reader's Bridegroom Orthros
Monday, April 14th
6:00pm - Reader's Bridegroom Orthros
Tuesday, April 15th
6:00pm - Reader's Bridegroom Orthros
Wednesday, April 16th
Fr Lou Christopulos arrives
6:30pm - Sacred Unction Healing Service
(Anointing with Holy Oil for Baptized/Chrismated Orthodox only; but all are encouraged to attend.)
Thursday, April 17th
10:00am - Institution of the Eucharist (Vesperal Liturgy)
6:00pm - 12 Gospels of Christ's Passion (Crucifixion of our Lord)
Friday, April 18th
9:00am - Royal Hours
(Placing of flowers by the faithful on the Kouvouklion)
2:00pm - The Apokathelosis
(Removal of the Body of Christ from the Cross)
6:00pm - Funeral Service of Christ
(Lamentations and procession with the Epitaphios, weather permitting, around the church)
Saturday, April 19th
10:00am - Protoanastasis Divine Liturgy (The Great Sabbath / Harrowing of Hades)
11:15pm - Vigil Preceding Midnight Service
Sunday, April 20th
Great and Holy Pascha
12:00am - Midnight Divine Liturgy of Anastasia (Resurrection Service)
— Sharing of Pascha Baskets to follow Midnight Liturgy - feel free to bring something to share! —
** Fr Lou has to leave Sunday morning so that he may spend Pascha with his family. We will have a Reader's Agape Vespers with the traditional banquet to follow. **
12:00pm - Reader's Agape Vespers
(Gospel read in many languages)
— Traditional Lamb Banquet in the Community Hall following the Agape Vespers. Lamb, spaghetti, salad, and green beans will be served. Bring your favorite sides and desserts! —
Friday, April 25th
6:00pm - 9th Hour & Great Vespers w/ Fr Peter
Saturday, April 26th
Bright Saturday
9:00am - Orthros w/ Fr Peter
10:00am - Divine Liturgy w/ Fr Peter
Sunday, April 27th
9:00am - Reader's Orthros
10:00am - Typika Service & Bible Study
For a complete and updated schedule, please see our church calendar: https://www.stjohnprodromos.org/news/calendar
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