ENTRY OF OUR LORD INTO JERUSALEM. PALM SUNDAY.
Hieromartyr Artemon, Presbyter, of Laodicea in Syria (303). Martyr
Crescens, of Myra in Lycia. Woman Martyr Thomaïs of Alexandria
(5th c.).
Epistle: Philippians 4:4-9
Gospel: John 12:1-18
Palm Sunday Troparion – Tone 1
By raising Lazarus from the dead before Thy Passion,
Thou didst confirm the universal resurrection, O Christ God.
Like the children with the palms of victory,
we cry out to Thee, O Vanquisher of Death:
“Hosanna in the highest!
Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord!”
Holy Week
Each day of Holy Week has its own theme: Monday is that of the
sterile fig tree which yields no fruit and is condemned. On Tuesday
the accent is on the vigilance of the wise virgins who, unlike their
foolish sisters, were ready when the Lord came to them. The focus of
Wednesday is the fallen woman who repents. The liturgical services
emphasize the comparison between the sinful harlot who is saved, to
Judas, a chosen apostle who is lost. The one gives her wealth to
Christ and kisses his feet; the other betrays Christ for money with a
kiss.
This year, Holy Trinity is adding a beautiful and significant service to
Holy Week: Bridegroom Matins, which we will serve at the very
beginning of the week, the evening of Palm Sunday. It offers a
unique reflection on the Passion. The Gospel reading describes Christ
confronting His enemies and publicly refuting them. He is far from
the “sweet Jesus” of popular imagery; He speaks with clarity about
the end of this age. The themes are Judgment and The End. The
special hymns portray Christ as the Bridegroom, preparing the way
for a marriage feast in His Kingdom. We are exhorted to be ready for
the marriage feast by being “watchful” like the Wise Virgins in the
parable -- by showing others the same love and mercy that He shows
us.
SCHEDULE
Sunday, April 13………………Entry of Our Lord and Savior into Jerusalem
9:30 am Third Hour
9:45 am General Confession
10:00 am Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
6:00 pm Bridegroom Matins
Wednesday, April 16………….Holy Wednesday
6:30 pm Private Confessions
7:00 pm Holy Unction
Thursday, April 17…………….Holy Thursday
9:00 am Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil
7:00 pm Matins of Holy Friday with Passion Gospels
Friday, April 18……………… Great and Holy Friday
4:00 pm Vespers of Holy Friday
General Confession
7:00 pm Matins of Holy Saturday with Lamentations
General Confession
Saturday, April 19…………….Holy Saturday
to Sunday, April 20
9:00 am Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil
Blessing of Baskets
11:00 pm Paschal Matins
12:00 am Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
Blessing of Baskets
Agape Meal
Sunday, April 20……………...The Holy Pascha
11:00 am Agape Vespers
Easter Egg Hunt
THANK YOU!
 To the Tarassoff and Constantine Families for hosting the coffee social last
week.
 To all those who provided Lenten foods, served them, and cleaned up after
the Presanctified Liturgy on Wednesday.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT: Thank you to all those who have donated! Our
total to date is $51,000. The Council is reviewing estimates, modifying/reprioritizing
plans, and selecting contractors. You will see the improvements in our facilities
soon!
WINE TASTING: Please buy your tickets today so that we will be able to purchase
and prepare the right quantities of food!
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
“Offering the Fullness of the Christian Faith”
Orthodox Church in America: Diocese of NY and NJ
PO Box 630, Ironia, NJ 07845: 120 Dover-Chester Road, Randolph, NJ 07869
REMEMBER:
 The 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign
 The Wish List on the bulletin board
 The sign-up sheets for prosphora baking, the Vigil at the Lord’s Grave, red
eggs, and coffee social hosting
 The Community News weekly email – please share news by sending a
message to Matushka Kerri by Tuesday – matkerri@gmail.com
 The Interfaith Food Pantry basket in the narthex
 Shop-Rite gift cards – they provide 5% to the church for every dollar you spend
Rev. David R. Fox, Rector
(c) 201-841-7590 – fatherdavid@holytrinityrandolph.com
V. Rev. George Hasenecz, Attached – Carol Wetmore, Choir Director
Second Troparion of Palm Sunday
Tone 4
When we were buried with Thee in baptism, O Christ God,
we were made worthy of eternal life by Thy Resurrection.
Now we praise Thee and sing:
“Hosanna in the highest!
Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord!”
Holy Trinity Parish Council
Senior Warden – Suzette Eremin
Treasurer – Niki Barna
Secretary – Carol Wetmore
Eugene Bohensky
George Bohensky
Peter Dardaganis
Junior Warden – William Cullinan
Financial Secretary – John Babiak
Brian Farbanish
Drew Krause
Sandra Masklee
The Entrance into Jerusalem
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