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CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD, TRAMPLING DOWN DEATH

BY DEATH

AND TO THOSE IN THE TOMBS BESTOWING LIFE!

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Parish Informa on

Services:

Sunday Divine Liturgy: 9:30am Weekday/Holy Day Liturgy: 9:00am

Saturday/Holy Day Vespers: 5:00pm Winter Vespers: 4:00pm

Mailing Address: 7 Cha ield Place East

Painted Post, NY 14870

Contact: Rev. Father Daniel Mahler, Pastor

Rectory: 607-962-5285 Father’s Cell: 607-377-0587 Church Hall: 607-936-0689

Chuck Coons, Parish President/Cantor Home: 607-962-0904

Church Website:

Saintmarysorthodoxchurchcorning.org

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(Protec on of the Theotokos) 242 Sunset Drive

Corning, New York 14830 A Parish of the

American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of North America, Ecumenical Patriarchate

PASCHA

CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN!

Epistle:

Acts: 1:1-8 Gospel:

John 1:1-17

Liturgical Color: White

PASCHA APRIL 16, 2017

9:30am PASCHAL DIVINE LITURGY FAST FREE WEEK

Blessing of Baskets Paschal Social

Bright Monday, April 17, 2017 9:00am Divine Liturgy

Bright Tuesday, April 18, 2017

9:00am Divine Liturgy

Saturday, April 22, 2017

9:00AM—-?????? NEW CHURCH SITE CLEAN-UP

5:00PM Vespers

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Divine Liturgy Saint Thomas Sunday Coffee Social

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, April 25, 2017 — Friday, April 28, 2017

PRIEST’S RETREAT– CAMP NAZARETH Father will be a ending

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Vespers

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Divine Liturgy

CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN!

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Protocol No. 6/2017

PASCHA ARCHPASTORAL LETTER

To the Very Reverend Protopresbyters, Very Reverend and Reverend Fathers, and Faithful of our God-Protected Diocese:

CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN!

“…its truth is seen in Him and you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining.” (1 John 2:8)

In this world where darkness unceasingly prowls and is ever ready to overtake and consume any goodness which may exist, we must remain steadfast in our faith and allow Christ’s Light to shine through us, transforming us into beacons of hope for the en re world.

During the beau ful service of the Resurrec on, wai ng in a darkened church, an cipa ng the Light, we should be mind-ful of what we are about to experience and its significance. The Resurrec on is a real event. It is happening right now for all of us. On this great and glorious Feast of Pascha – the Resurrec on of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, our hearts are filled with tremendous joy, our souls are transformed and we bask in the Light of the Truth. It is my fervent prayer that we con nue and increase our efforts to help conquer the seemingly overwhelming sorrows and despairs in this darkened world by sharing the “Good News” of our Lord’s Resurrec on, not only with the proclama on of “Christ is Risen” but also by also being the shining, radiant beacons of our Lord’s Light and Love.

Personal Gree ngs

On this Bright and Holy Feast, I extend my prayerful best wishes to you, the Clergy and Laity, Friends and Supporters of the Amer-ican Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese. May you truly experience the love, joy, and excitement of the early followers of Christ when they first saw Him a er His Resurrec on. Christ is Risen!

Working in the Risen Lord’s Vineyard with much love,

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ALL HANDS ON DECK!

NEW CHURCH SITE CLEAN-UP

Inside and Outside

SATURDAY APIRL 22, 2017

9:00am ~ ——- A General Clean-up, both inside and outside, needs to be done. Time is running

short, a LOT needs to be done AND we need your help! The more hands that

we have, the faster we will be completed.

Our last Divine Liturgy

May 28, 2017!

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

We will hold our last service on Sunset Drive on Sunday

May 28, 2017. Arrangements to hold services in a temporary location until we can

move into the Canada Road site are in the works and will be announced shortly.

We will need a coordinated effort to make our move from Sunset Drive as

smooth as possible. Everyone’s help is needed and most appreciated.

More information will be forth coming.

Father Dan

Christ is Risen from the dead,

Trampling down death by death,

And to those in the tombs bestowing life!

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If you would like to meet with Father, please call him @607-962-5285 to arrange a time and place which is convenient for you.

Emergency Sick Calls: Father is available for emergencies at any time. Please call him @ 607-962-5285 or on his cell phone @ 607-377-0587.

Our Mailing Address is: 7 Chatfield Place East Painted Post, NY 14870

Confessions are heard after Vespers on Saturday, after any weekday or Lenten ser-vice or by calling Father for an appointment.

Marriages are solemnized on Saturdays. Consult Father at least six months in ad-vance and before plans have been made for the wedding reception. Marriages cannot be celebrated dur-ing the fasting seasons of the Church.

Baptisms are normally scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays. Consult Father for scheduling. Two God-parents are required, at least one of whom must be Orthodox by faith and the other a practicing Chris-tian.

Church Funerals are provided for practicing Orthodox Christians who are current in their Spiritual and Financial obligations to the parish otherwise burial is from the funeral home.

If you would like to schedule a Panachida for your loved one please call Father at 962-5285

The Church does not permit cremation.

His Grace, Bishop GREGORY; Protopresbyter Frank Miloro; Protopresbyter John Duranko; Protopresbyter Jim Dutko; Protopresbyter Luke Mihaly; Protopresbyter

Lawrence Barriger; Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky; Protopresbyter Ronald Hazuda; Protopresbyter Elias Kozar; V. Rev. Thomas Kadlek; V. Rev. Michael Kleban;

V. Rev. Michael Psenechnuk; Rev. James Gleason; V. Rev. Jason Kappanadze; Deacon Charles Ellis; Deacon Donald Koch; Mother Ralphaela; Pani Joan;

Pani Kathleen Dutko; Pani Patricia Duranko; Mat. Anna Kozar; Pani-Matka Julia Romanchak; Sally Ellis; Judy Koch; Michael & Jacqueline Banik; Helen Verno; Eleanor Adzima; Stan Lewek; Michael & Delores Kundrat; Lyudmyla Hayova; Helen Coons; Anna Soraparu; Marge Morse; Mary Benyo;

Karen Fuller; Anna Chudanic; Paul Rodrigues; George Officer; Helen Chernak; Michael Matzkevich; Marlene Wheet; Mae Mary Shonak; Helen Molson; Gary Herrlich; Art Gallant; Andrew Courtney;

Donna Blazosky; Tom Serdula; Nicholas Lambros

Jonathan Share and all members of our Armed Forces serving our country at home and abroad!

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$20 Early Bird Discount Per Child!!!! (one- me only, not per week)

Register & pay by May 15, 2017!!!! Register Online at campnazareth.org Online Registra on Begins March 1

Online Registra on MUST be complete AND payment must be submi ed by May 15 in or-der to qualify for the Early Bird Discount.

Registra ons a er June 14 will incur an addi onal $20 late fee!!

CAMP NAZARETH

INFORMATION

Week 1 -- July 16 - 22, 2017 -- Johnstown, Pocono, Southern Tier, Youngstown and Chicago Deaneries

The Fee for Camp is: $315/diocesan camper $365/non-diocesan camper.

OTHER CAMP INFORMATION

1. May 15 -- Clergy and Volunteer Applica ons due 2. May 15 – Last Day for Early Bird Discount ($20) and Camper Registra ons are due If you have any ques ons, please call or email me at 724-662- 4840 or campnazareth@acrod.org .

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CHURCH CLEANING SCHEDULE Month of April Nancy Coons Month of May Nancy Gabel

BIRTHDAYS April 14 Andrew Chudanic April 14 Jay Tostanoski April 18 Chris na H

God grant your servants good health, happiness and salva on for many blessed years!

Nam Mnohaja I Blahaja L’ita!

OLD SHOE DRIVE RESUMES Drop off your OLD shoes in the church hall and help support Rainbow of Hope Animal Shelter in their efforts to help dogs find new homes or help

owners of dogs keep their ‘best’ friends healthy.

Drive Opens March 1 and runs through May 15th!

Any ques ons see Pani Joan

THANK YOU!

On behalf of the Ewsuk/

Petrochko family a ‘Big’ Thank

You for all the cards, prayers,

condolences, and kindness on the falling

asleep of my sister, Kathleen Petrochko.

In Christ,

Gloria Ewsuk

ONLY

7WEEKS

TILL OUR LAST SERVICE IN OUR

OLD CHURCH

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PASCHA ~ EASTER

VELIK DEN ~ THE GREAT DAY!

He is not here!

He is Risen!

Where did those words come from?

It was two Angels in dazzling clothing who made that announcement at Jesus’

tomb at sunrise on the “Great Day” He rose from the dead.

Believing people have been repeating those words ever since.

There have been many unbelievers over the centuries, some of them perma-

nent, some of them with brilliant minds, and some of them with famous names.

Atheists and agnostics are everywhere.

But the simple truth is this. Even an exceptional scholar who would examine

the mystery of the empty tomb would come away discovering absolutely nothing

more than was know to the soldiers who guarded that tomb a long time ago.

The fact is, He Who was buried there is not there. His dead body could not be

found—because He rose from the dead! He is Risen! Period.

His Resurrection is a miracle revealed only to Easter believers. 2.2 billion Chris-

tians in the world believe Christ’s Resurrection.

Aren’t you glad you are one of them?

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

Christos Voskrese! Voistinnu Voskrese!

Christos Anesti! Alethos Anesti!

FORTY EIGHT DAYS TO THE “GREAT DAY” Book #6

by Protopresbyter Frank Miloro, Diocesan Chancellor

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All women of our parish are encouraged to make their annual contribu on to the ongoing efforts of the Altar Society. There is no minimum amount; please pray and with God decide what of your me, talents and treasures you can give back to our parish, our community and our Lord. Please submit your stewardship dues to the Altar Society Treasurer, Nancy Coons, by April 30.

ANNUAL SPRING BASKET RAFFLE NEWS!

Most parishioners have received the information to sell

raffle tickets for our Annual Spring Basket Raffle. Please consider

how you can help make this event a success. We still need door

prizes. Please see Diane if you would like to donate a few door

prizes.

Pleas attend the Basket Raffle and bring some friends along. Your participation

is important. Since our hall will not be ready, we are holding the event at Riverside

Community Center at 35 Stanton Street. It is very easily accessible.

Please sell tickets and join the fun!

\Before the dawn Mary came with the women and found the stone

rolled away from the tomb.

And they heard from the angel: He abides in life everlasting.

Why seek Him among the dead as if He were a man?

Behold the burial shroud!

Go forth and proclaim to the world: the Lord is risen and conquered

death.

For He is the Son of God and He is the Savior of mankind!

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FAMILY DAY RAFFLE TICKETS Family Day at Camp Nazareth will be upon us quicker than we realize. A great indicator is the

arrival of Spring and the arrival of our supply of Family Day Raffle tickets.

Well both have arrived and will be available starting TODAY.

We have 26 tickets to SELL!

DRAWING ON

JUNE 11, 2017

SEE PANI JOAN a er Liturgy

Are you cleaning windows, wiping out cabinets and scrub-bing floors? Let’s help those in need do the same. During the month of April, please bring a cleaning supply for the Corning Community Food Pantry. Any item is a great help, as food stamps do not cover cleaning supplies, such as dish soap, sponges, Windex cleaner and toilet bowl cleaner. Place items in Pantry collec on box in hall.

Brought to you by the Ladies Altar Society

Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered, and let those who hate

Him flee from before His face.

As smoke vanishes, so let them vanish as wax melts before a fire!

So let the wicked parish at the presence of God, and let the righteous

ones rejoice.

This the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad it!