

Dear Brethren & Friends of St Elizabeth’s,
Now that we have completed the 40 days of the Lenten Fast, it is time for us to transition from our Lenten “preparation” to “participation” in the Our Lord’s Passion and Resurrection during Holy Week. Attendance at the divine services is essential in this endeavor. In addition to the link below of the Holy Week Schedule of Services is a short essay to help in the understanding of the divine services entitled, “The Liturgical Meaning of Holy Week.” May this help you in your “participation” this Holy Week.
A Liturgical Explanation of Holy Week
With much love in Christ,
Fr Mark
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2018
Friday, March 30
6:30pm: Matins for Lazarus Saturday
Lazarus Saturday, March 31
9:40am: Hours & Liturgy
5:30pm: Vigil & Blessing of Palms
Palm Sunday, April 1
9:40am: Hours & Liturgy
4:00pm: Bridegroom Matins
Holy Monday, April 2
6:30pm: Bridegroom Matins
Holy Tuesday, April 3
6:30pm: Bridegroom Matins
Holy Wednesday, April 4
6:30pm: Matins for Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday, April 5
10:00am: Vesperal Liturgy (Mystical Supper)
6:30pm: Matins w/ Passion Gospels
Holy Friday, April 6
9:00am: Royal Hours & Typika
1:30pm: Vespers w/ Taking Down from the Cross
6:30pm: Matins w/ Lamentations
Holy Saturday/Annunciation, April 7
10:00am: Vesperal Liturgy
1:00pm: Holy Saturday Lenten Meal
**HOLY PASCHA**
Saturday, April 7:
11:30pm – Midnight Office; Procession; Matins; Liturgy; Blessing of Baskets
(Pascha service extends into the early morning hours of Sunday, April 8)
Pascha Sunday, April 8
2:00pm: Agape Vespers
3:00pm: Pascha Cookout & Egg Hunt
A Brief Confession before One’s Spiritual Father
Краткая Исповѣдь предъ духовникомъ.
A Brief Confession before One’s Spiritual Father & Краткая Исповѣдь предъ духовникомъ
With much love in Christ,