Antiphon 1 (Psalms 115) Verse: I love the Lord because He has heard the voice of my supplication. Refrain: Through the prayers of the Theotokos, O Savior, save us! Verses: - Because He inclined His ear to me; therefore I will call on Him as long as I live. - The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of hell laid hold on me. - I suffered distress and anguish, so I called on the Name of the Lord. - I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living. - Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Antiphon 2 (Psalms 116) Verse: I kept my faith, even when I said, “I am greatly afflicted.” Refrain: O Son of God, seated on the colt of an ass, save us who sing to You: “Alleluia!” Verses: - What shall I render to the Lord for all the things He has given me? - I will receive the cup of salvation, and call on the Name of the Lord. - I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all His people. - Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
(“Only-begotten Son and immortal Word of God … “) Antiphon 3 (Psalms 118)
(Instead of “It is truly meet …,” we sing:) God is the Lord and has revealed Himself to us! Celebrate the feast and come with gladness! Let us magnify Christ with palms and branches, singing: “Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord, our Savior!”
Computers Computers are being sought for use by the church for various functions. If you have a computer you would like to donate, please see Fr. John or Herman Meyer.
Paschal Preparations Red Eggs: Dyed red eggs may be brought to church during any Holy Week services. They will be distributed after the Divine Liturgy on Holy Pascha.
Gospel Readers: Those who know a language other than English are invited to sign up and read the Gospel during Vespers of Holy PASCHA, which will be on April 12 th at noon. The reading will be from John 20:19-25. Those interested are asked to sign up at the back desk.
Paschal Meal: Following the Divine Liturgy on Pascha morning, you and your loved ones are invited to a community meal as we break the Great Fast together.
Egg Hunt! All youth are invited to an Egg Hunt on April 12th following the Vespers service at noon.
O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever!
Troparion—Tone 1 By raising Lazarus from the dead before Your Passion, You confirmed the universal resurrection, O Christ God. Like the children with the palms of victory, we cry out to You, O Vanquisher of Death: “Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord!”
In Gratitude Especially on behalf of those who make use of it, “Many thanks” to everyone who donated so generously to the parish’s food pantry, March’s Parish Service Project! We recall God’s words: “I was hungry and you gave me food.” (Matt. 25:35)
*The Troparion is then repeated after each of the following verses: - Let the house of Israel say that He is good, for His mercy endures forever! - Let the house of Aaron say that He is good, for His mercy endures forever! - Let those who fear the Lord say that He is good, for His mercy endures forever!
Another Troparion—Tone 4 (Palm Sunday) When we were buried with You in baptism, O Christ God, we were made worthy of eternal life by your Resurrection. Now we praise You and sing: “Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord!”
Kontakion—Tone 6 (Palm Sunday) Sitting on Your throne in Heaven, carried on a foal on earth, O Christ God, accept the praise of angels and the songs of children, who sing: “Blessed is He Who comes to recall Adam!”
Parish Family Outing – Friday, April 17th Everyone is invited to join us this evening at 7pm for the Trenton Thunder game. Tickets are $11. Bring a friend!
Parish Service Project (April) We are collecting clothing items for Covenant House throughout April. Items especially being requested include: underwear, socks, dress attire, undershirts and undergarments.
This Week’s Services & Events (Holy Week) Today, Palm Sunday, April 5th *Fish is permitted today.*
(“Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal” is sung) Epistle - Philippians 4:4-9; Gospel - John 12:1-18
Holy Monday, Apr. 6th
---- Church School ---- 9:00am ---- Hours ---- 9:45am ---- Divine Liturgy ---- 10:00am ---- Bridegroom Matins ---- 5:00pm ---- Pre-Sanctified Liturgy ---- 10:00am ---- Bridegroom Matins ---- 6:30pm
Holy Tuesday, Apr. 7th
---- Pre-Sanctified Liturgy ---- 10:00am ---- Bridegroom Matins ---- 6:30pm th Holy Wednesday, Apr. 8 ---- Pre-Sanctified Liturgy ---- 10:00am ---- Matins ---- 6:30pm th Holy Thursday, Apr. 9 ---- Divine Liturgy ---- 10:00am ---- Matins & Passion Gospels ---- 6:30pm Holy Friday, Apr. 10th (STRICT FAST DAY) ---- Royal Hours ---- 9:00am ---- Vespers ---- 3:00pm ---- Lamentations/Praises ---- 7:00pm Holy Saturday, Apr. 11th ---- St. Basil’s Liturgy ---- 10:00am - Luncheon, Choir Rehearsal & Church Clean-Up Following the Liturgy. ---- Midnight Office/Procession ---- 11:30pm Great & Holy PASCHA (Apr. 12th) ---- Matins ---- 12 Midnight Divine Liturgy ---- 12:30am - The blessing of baskets and a community meal will follow the Divine Liturgy at approximately 2:30am. ---- Paschal Vespers & Gospel in Multiple Languages ---- 12 Noon - The blessing of baskets and an Egg Hunt will follow the Paschal Vespers.
Weekly Offering Last Sunday’s Attendance: 59 Last Sunday’s General Fund Offering: $1,816.00 Weekly General Fund Goal: $3,003.35 (The goal meets our annual budget.)
Welcome If this is your first time with us, be sure to sign the guest register in the entranceway then join us next door for light food & hearty fellowship! Birthdays, Names’ days, and Anniversaries will be celebrated in Daria Hall following the Divine Liturgy.
Seeking, Knowing, and Living God’s Will Rev. Fr. John Diamantis, Parish Priest 812 Grand Street, Trenton, NJ 08610 609.393.1234
FrJohnDiamantis@gmail.com SaintVladimir.org
April 5th, 2015 Palm Sunday Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem Stay Connected! To join our mailing list, please contact: Admin@SaintVladimir.org or 609.393.1234. Learn even more online: www.saintvladimir.org, www.nynjnoca.org, www.oca.org or follow
us on:
Love being with each other! Love being with the Lord! Love sharing God’s love!