HOLY WEEK + PASCHA 2024
GREAT + HOLY THURSDAY
Dear Parishioners, Family and Friends!
Once again we approach the events of Christ’s Death and Resurrection, - It is ours as well! Enclosed, please find the Schedule of Great and Holy Week Services here at St. Elias.
Regarding Holy Confession: we expect to have a priests available in the right and left transept.
Regarding Parking: Observe parking signs.
Regarding Blessing of Easter Baskets: Once only, after Liturgy Sunday. The church opens at 4:30 We begin at 5:30 sharp! with the final vigil and then Resurrection Matins.
Finally. this, adapted from Fr. Anthony Coniaris:
“At Easter we celebrate the solution of the greatest problem man faces: Death.
If there is only death, our loved ones who have fallen asleep have perished.
If there is only death, we have no hope.
If there is only death, love stops with death….”
But for us Christians, after death, there is resurrection! We experience it every time we relive not only Christ’s death, but also His Resurrection - at Pascha! I invite you to do so once again.
Until the Feast!
VENERATION OF THE SHROUD
The church is open for those who wish to visit he shroud. until 11pm Friday , 10-5 Saturday and 5-5:30 am Sunday.
Blessing of Easter Food
Paschal food is blessed after Liturgy on Sunday. This is usually around 9:30am. Follow the direction of the volunteers in the courtyard. Baskets must be placed in designated areas. Leave the area in front of the church entrance clear.
Parking (parishioners- you know what to dO- Visitor read On)
If you arrive after 8:30 it is likely the parkovka lot will be full. Parking lot attendants will guide you in order to use space efficiently.
DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS IF IT IS WET. You will regret it.
Parking on the shoulder of Heritage Rd is prohibited. Your car could be towed by police. Consider yourself warned.
Do not block any fire lanes/ gates/ entrances or exits.
PLAYLIST HOLY WEEK + PASCHA 2023
