St. Michael’s Orthodox Church

308 Walnut St.

Jermyn, Pennsylvania 18433

Schedule of Services for Great Lent

Sunday, April 10^th, Matins 8:00 a.m., Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m., Parastas 6:00 p.m. for the newly departed Stephen Malec.

Monday, April 11^th, Funeral Service 9:30 a.m. for the newly departed Stephen Malec.

Wednesday, April 13^th, Presanctified Liturgy 6:30 p.m., Confession 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, April 14^th, Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete 6:30 p.m., Confession 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 15^th, Presanctified Liturgy 9:00 a.m., Confession 8:30 a.m.,

Akathist to the Most-Holy Theotokos 6:30 p.m., Confession 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 16^th, Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m., Great Vespers 6:30 p.m., Confession 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 17^th, Matins 8:00 a.m., Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

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We extend our love and sympathy to the family of the newly departed Irene Swirdovich and to the family of the newly departed Stephen Malec. May their memory be eternal!

Ethnic Food Sales at St. Michael’s Center will be held this Friday April 15^th, 12 (Noon) - 5 p.m. Factory orders are welcomed. For advance orders call Ruth at 876-1456.

Sunday Mission Vespers will be held this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at St. John’s Orthodox Church in Dundaff.

Adult Education Presentation: “ 10 suggestions for Great Lent ” will be held this Wednesday, April 13^th, following the celebration of the Presancfited Liturgy. Pot-Luck Lenten Meal will be offered. Please see Millie Telep during Coffee hour and let her know what you will be bringing.

Special Donations: $50.00 offering for Easter Flowers from the Lasichak family for continued good health.

Easter lily and Candles Donations are being accepted. $15.00 small lily plant, $25.00 large lily plant and $10.00 for Easter Candles. You may offer the flowers and candles in loving memory of your departed family members or for the continued health of your family. We thank you in advance for your support..

Renovating Project Goal was set at $25,000 for the repair and replacement necessary at the Church Rectory and the Choir Director's Rectory. Please use the envelopes provided for you located in the Vestibule.

Church School will be held on Sunday, April 17th, following the Divine Liturgy underneath the Church. Please make every effort to bring your children to Church School. Church School Breakfast will be held on Lazarus Saturday, April 23^rd, following the celebration of the 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy. Easter Baskets will be presented to the Church School Children. Please plan to attend!

Hospitality a la Russe featuring Traditional Russian Cuisine with the Kauriga Balalaika Orchestra will be held on Sunday, May 15^th at St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Mayfield, 3:30 p.m. Reception & Russian Table, and Theme Basket Drawing.

Please remember in your prayers: Olga Sviatko and Michael Klaptach who are guests at the Wayne Woodlands Manor, in Waymart. Ann Butler is a guest at Elm Croft Mid-Valley, 89 Sturges Rd., Peckville, PA 18452.

February Income: $10,618.25;  Expense: $17,455.58 ($6,837.33)

March Income: $9,941.00; Expense: $7,490.95 +$2,450.05

Hostesses: Sunday, April 10^th: Millie Wanas, Marilyn Petorak, Maryann Serafini; April 17^th: Karen Wanas, Matushka Dolores Petorak, Mille Telep; April 24^th: Dorothy Allen, Debbie Bernosky, and Ann Butler.