Saints Theodore Orthodox Church - March 22 / April 4 2010

Welcome to Sts. Theodore Orthodox Church!
96 Los Robles St., Williamsville NY 14221 Tel: 716-634-6712
Rev. Peter Jackson, Rector
www.ststheodore.org

We are a parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, and all are welcome to worship with us! Our services are in English. Please join us at our coffee hour downstairs after the service.

Regular Schedule of Services

Saturday Vigil 5:00pm
Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30am

March 22/April 4, 2010

PASCHA

Christ Is Risen !

Christos Voskrese !

Christos Aneste !

Bright Week

                              Tuesday Evening: 6:00 PM-
                                   Vigil of the Annunciation

                              Wednesday:          9:00 AM-
                                   Hours & Liturgy of the Annunciation

                               Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM-
                                   Vigil-Thomas Sunday

                               Sunday:                  9:30 AM-
                                   Hours & Liturgy- Thomas Sunday

If you are visiting us during a service:

 There are service books underneath the candle stand that you may borrow and follow along in. If you get lost, ask your neighbor to help you find the page.
 As you can see, we stand for most of the service. If you are not accustomed to this, please feel free to sit if you feel the need. No one will mind! You should still stand during the Scripture readings and when the priest comes through.
 In the Orthodox tradition, women cover their heads in church, and extra scarves can be borrowed from the candle stand at the entrance.
 You will see people making the sign of the cross and bowing. Feel free to follow suit or not, however you are comfortable. Again, no one will mind either way.
 Feel free to venerate (kiss) the icons and purchase a candle to light. Commemoration slips for Orthodox, living and reposed may be placed on the tray by the candle stand. Please write down how many prosphora you would like (suggested donation: $1/ea.)
 At the end of the service, you may come forward to venerate the hand-cross if you wish.
 At our parish we do not pass a collection plate. Gifts are voluntary and can be left at the candle stand.

 Anyone who wishes to receive Holy Communion must be an Orthodox Christian and make their Confession beforehand. Please speak with Fr. Peter for more information.