This is just a reminder that the Nativity fast continues until December 25th. The celebration of the feast of the Nativity of Christ in the Orthodox Church is patterned after the celebration of the feast of the Lord’s Resurrection. A fast of forty days precedes the feast, with special preparatory days announcing the approaching birth of the Savior. Thus, on Saint Andrew’s Day (November 30) and Saint Nicholas Day (December 6) songs are sung to announce the coming birthday of the Lord: ‘Adorn yourself, O Cavern. Make ready, O Manger. O Shepherds and wisemen, bring your gifts and bear witness. For the Virgin is coming bearing Christ in her womb’ (Vesperal Hymn of Saint Nicholas Day).
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This Week's Schedule
Tuesday, April 16th
Great Compline
at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 17th
9th Hour & Typica
at 8:45 a.m.
Presanctified Liturgy
at 9:00 a.m.
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Matins with the Great Canon
of St. Andrew of Crete and the
Life of St. Mary of Egypt
at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 20th
Women's Group
at 3:00 p.m.
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Great Vespers
at 5:00 p.m.
followed by
Confessions
Sunday, April 21st
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
Matins
at 8:00 a.m.
Divine Liturgy of St Basil the Great
at 9:00 a.m.
followed by
Fellowship
and
Classes
Important Dates
Sunday, April 27th
Lazarus Saturday
Sunday, April 28th
Palm Sunday
Sunday, May 5th
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