See! The Bridegroom sets forth in the dead of night. And blessed is that servant whom he shall find on watch; unworthy the one he shall come upon lazing. See to it, soul, that sleep does not overtake you, lest you be given up to death and be shut out of the kingdom. Bestir yourself, then, and sing out: "Holy, holy, holy are You, our God; through the protection of the bodiless powers, save us."



-Apolytikion of Holy Monday; Plagal of the Fourth Tone

April Newsletter & Announcements for Holy Week

April Newsletter

Click the button link below to view the April edition of The Voice of St. George newsletter.

Dyeing of Red Pascha Eggs

We will be dyeing red eggs for the Resurrection Service on Holy Thursday, April 9th. We will begin at 9:00am under the leadership of Aida Nassar.  We will need help with boiling, wiping, oiling, and bagging the eggs. 

Blessing of the Paschal Food Baskets

Blessing of the Food baskets is a centuries old tradition in which people from all Orthodox backgrounds participate. The baskets are filled with foods that are used to break the fast: eggs, cheese, meats, and any other festive items to celebrate the Resurrection. A table will be located outside the North door of the church for your baskets. The baskets will be blessed following the Great Canon/Resurrection service which begins on Saturday, April 11th at 11:00pm.

Magiritsa Soup

Join us for a traditional Magiritsa soup as a parish following the Great Canon/Resurrection service. The Magiritsa, lamb and rice soup, is a traditional way to break the fast of Great Lent by introducing meat and dairy back into our diet.

Service Time Change for Sunday, April 12th

Friendly reminder that on Sunday, April 12th, we will not hold our usual morning services. Instead, please join us at 1:00 PM for an Agape service, followed immediately by our community picnic. Regular Sunday Orthros and Divine Liturgy times will resume the following week.  

Helping Your Kids Experience Holy Week

For parents, Holy Week brings packed schedules, big emotions and the challenge of keeping children engaged through it all. But this sacred time is also an incredible opportunity to help our children encounter Christ in new and meaningful ways. In this video, Father Jim and Presvytera Donna Pappas join a podcast to explain why Holy Week is so important and to share their best advice for making the experience tangible for children of all ages. Download this week's free Discussion Guide at https://www.faithtree.org/parenting.

Services & Events from

Saturday of Lazarus to Holy Pascha

Saturday, April 4th Saturday of Lazarus

Orthros: 9:00am & Divine Liturgy 9:45am with Palm Cross making & pancake breakfast to follow

GOYA Pickle ball Tournament 2:00pm at St. George

Vespers: 5:00pm at St. Peter Serbian Orthodox Church

Sunday, April 5th - Palm Sunday & Blessing of the Palms

Orthros: 8:15am & Divine Liturgy: 9:30am

Bridegroom Service: 6:00pm

April 6th - Holy Monday

Presanctified Liturgy: 9:00am

Bridegroom Service: 6:00pm

April 7th - Holy Tuesday

Presanctified Liturgy: 9:00am

Bridegroom Service: 6:00pm

April 8th - Holy Wednesday

Presanctified Liturgy: 9:00am

Holy Unction: 3:00pm

Bridegroom Service with Holy Unction: 6:00pm

April 9th - Holy Thursday

St. Basil’s Liturgy: 9:00am

Crucifixion Service: 6:00pm

April 10th - Holy Friday

Decorating Christ’s Tomb: 8:00am-2:00pm

Royal Hours: 9:00am

Children’s Retreat: 10:00am-3:00pm

Burial Service: 3:00pm

Lamentations: 7:00pm

April 11th - Holy Saturday

St. Basil’s Liturgy 9:00am

Great Canon followed by Resurrection Service and Divine Liturgy: 11:00pm

Magiritsa soup to follow services in the social hall

April 12th - Resurrection Sunday

Agape Service: 1:00pm

Picnic at 2:00pm