QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"God has given me the gift of freedom for no other reason than that I should return it to Him. But if I seek instead to retain my freedom in a selfish, egotistical way, I shall become a slave of mindless impulse and desire."
+ Elder Aimilianos +
FOR YOUR EDIFICATION
An Orthodox Understanding of the Thoughts (Logismoi) - excerpt from The Mountain of Silence
SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK
(in Sorrento Valley unless otherwise noted)
Monday: Divine Liturgy 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: NO MEETING: St. Athanasius Catechetical School (will resume next week)
Wednesday: NO DIVINE LITURGY
Wednesday: Focus service: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (come anytime)
Friday: Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Friday: St. Katherine Young Adult Fellowship 7:00 p.m. (Topic: Healing Fear - part 2)
Saturday: Divine Liturgy: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Oceanside)
Saturday: Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sunday: Pan-Orthodox Vespers (St. Katherine Orthodox Mission) 6:00 p.m.
FASTING GREAT LENT
As we continue our journey through the Lenten season, it is important that each of us receives spiritual guidance with regards to how to fast. Do not take it upon yourself to make a rule of fasting for yourself. And remember that if you are not keeping the fast, you may not approach partake of Holy Communion.
It is also very important that each of us participates in the mystery of confession. It is highly recommended that every member of the Church confess at least twice during the Lenten season.
ST. ATHANASIUS CATECHETICAL SCHOOL
Current course: The Sermon on the Mount
Please click here for the the schedule of lectures.
Pan-Orthodox Vespers
Each Sunday of Great Lent the Eastern Orthodox Clergy Council of San Diego is sponsoring pan-Orthodox Vespers. The schedule si posted on the bulletin board at church, but can also be found here.
CATECHISM COURSE
The Holy Cross Catechism course has begun and will continue to meet after the agape meal every Sunday. ALL parishioners are encouraged to attend.
Upcoming lecture: The Mystery of Confession
FOCUS
This Wednesday, 30 March, we will be serving meals to the hungry at God's Extended Hand. Click here for more information.
WEBSITE & HYMNS
We encourage all congregants to take some time to check out the parish website:
holycross-orthodox.org
All are also encouraged to listen to the liturgical hymns as they are chanted at Holy Cross please click here.
FOOD & CLEAN-UP
To sign up to bring food for the agape meal on Sundays please see the bulletin board at church or contact Tasoni Maryann. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.