HELPERS/READERS NEEDED – We have services during Great and Holy Week. We welcome those who would like to assist and help with the readings. If you would like to volunteer to help with reading various Scripture passages or to chant, please come to the chanter stand before the service to offer your participation.

PASCHA EGGS – The Anagennesis Ladies are asking for individuals to donate one or two dozen red, cooked eggs for Pascha. Eggs should be delivered to the Church during Holy Week, Holy Monday, April 14th through Holy Saturday, April 19th between 9am and 4pm. Your response to this appeal is greatly appreciated.

PASCHA FELLOWSHIP HOUR- Pascha morning after the Divine Liturgy, come, break the fast, and celebrate the Glorious Resurrection of our Lord and Savior. The Board of Directors will provide roast lamb and liquid refreshments. Bring a dish to share and join your fellow parishioners in the celebration. All are welcome! Καλή Ανάσταση!

VESPERS OF LOVE SERVICE ON PASCHA - As we have in previous years, we are looking for those who can read foreign languages to proclaim the Gospel in as many languages as possible (which is the tradition of the Church at this service).  

EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS – The Anagennesis Ladies Society will be decorating the Cathedral to celebrate Easter. Donations will be accepted through the end of Holy Week. 

UPCOMING MEMORIALS - May 4: George Gatzoulis (40 days).

BUS TO GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE IN BOSTON MA – Assumption will charter a bus to the Parade on Sunday, April 27. Bus fare is $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 6-17. Contact the Assumption Church office at 603-623-2045 for more information.

COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSED SUMMER 2025 - The community center will b e unavailable from approximately the middle of June through the middle of August for maintenance.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - The Families in Transition (FIT) Soup Kitchen serve hundreds of families and individuals in the community who need help. The Assumption Parish has requested to help on the 4th Sunday of every month. Starting on Sunday, January 28th from 430-630pm they once again nbegan support the Soup Kitchen with 4 volunteers. Anyone who is 16 or oder can volunteer to help! If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, there is no better time than right now to join our volunteer team! Please contact Sophia Koustas Sophia.koustas@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering!

“DO DROP IN” ON THURSDAYS – Is back and we welcome everyone to enjoy the fellowship that takes place on these days!

PROSFORA - You are invited to make this offering to be used for The Divine Liturgy. We use 5 loaves for every Sunday Divine Liturgy. We appreciate your help with this wonderful opportunity. See the more info below in this bulletin.

SAVE THE DATES – GLENDI 2025 meeting will be held Thursday, April 24 at 6:30pm; Spring General Assembly will be held on Sunday, May 4 following Sunday services.

WEEK IN REVIEW

Holy Great Mon. Apr 14

Bridegroom Service 6pm

Holy Great Tues. Apr 15

Bridegroom Service 6pm

Hymn of Kassiani

Holy Great Wed. Apr 16

Mystery of Holy Unction 4pm

Holy Great Thurs. Apr 17

Vesperal Divine Liturgy 930am

Passion of our Lord 6pm (12 Gospel Passages)

Holy Great Fri. Apr 18

Great Hours 830am

Decorating of Kouvouklion

Youth Retreat 10am

Un-Nailing Vespers 2pm

Engomia 6pm

Holy Great Sat. Apr 19

Vesperal Divine Liturgy 930am

Pascha Vigil 11pm

PASCHA Sun. Apr 20

Vespers of Love 11am

BIBLE STUDY - Our weekly Bible Study is gathering on its regular day and time, Wednesdays at 11am. We hope you will join us as we learn more about Holy Scripture! We will resume on April 30th.

ORTHODOXY ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS - All are invited to participate in this question and answer discussion group that takes place every Wednesday evening on Zoom at 6pm. We will resume on April 30. Click here to register

HOLY WATER BOTTLES – Are available to be taken home, one per household is plenty (as you can pour the water into other containers). If there is a drop of Holy Water left in the bottle it can be refilled and sanctify the new water added to it.

MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE

The choir meets on Thursday at 6pm to practice. Please come make a joyful noise with us - no experience necessary! Come to practice and try it out. Please see Cathy our Choir Director for more information.

CALENDAR ITEMS - Please go to the St. George website calendar (click here) for the up-to-date calendar. Sometimes the schedule changes after the monthly calendar has been printed.

SPONSOR A BOOK – Please consider sponsoring a copy of Introducing the Orthodox Church: Its Faith and Life by Anthony M. Coniaris. By sponsoring a printed copy at $32 or a Kindle copy at $10, someone interested in learning about the Orthodox faith will receive a complimentary copy.

NH CHRONICLE FEATURES THE ST GEORGE LIBRARY - NH Chronicle featured a spotlight on the Greek community of Manchester and the St. George Library. If you missed it click here to watch and please share it with others

RAFFLE ITEMS WANTED – Do you own a restaurant, a hair salon or an insurance agency? Maybe a law firm, a floral shop or some other enterprise? If you do, please consider publicizing your business by donating products or services to either the Mini (under $100 value) or Mega Raffles. It’s a great way to get new customers! And for those of you who have already donated prizes and taken out ads, we appreciate and thank you for your continued patronage.