ST. NICHOLAS RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH980 Bridle Path Road

Bethlehem, PA 18017-3120Church Telephone: 610-867-0402

CLERGY:Reverend Matthew Joyner, Rector

Very Reverend James Mason, AttachedVery Reverend Timothy Hasenecz, Attached

Deacon Geoffrey LoBalbo

Home phone: 610-866-6057Father’s cell phone: 570-468-2261

E- mail address: nkyorthodox@gmail.comWebsite: www.stnicholasoca.org

Ms. Patty Felix, Parish Council ChairReader Nicholas Lezinsky, Choir Director

Sunday, April 21st, 2019ENTRY OF OUR LORD INTO JERUSALEM – PALM SUNDAY

NOTE TO OUR GUESTS AND FRIENDS VISITING

ST. NICHOLAS CHURCHWe offer a most sincere and heart-felt Welcome to St. Nicholas Church!

Please be advised that according to the ancient traditions of the Orthodox Church, the Sacrament of Holy Communion is to be administered only to Orthodox

Christians who have prepared to receive the Holy Sacrament.

Prayer ListHeavenly Father…

Physician of our souls and bodies, Who has sent your only begotten Son to heal every sickness and infirmity, visit us and heal us, Your servants, from all physical and spiritual ailments through the grace of your Son Jesus Christ. Grant to us patience in this sickness, strength of body and spirit, and recovery of health. Lord, You have taught us through Your work to pray for each other that we may be healed. For You are the source of healing and to You we give glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen

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PRAYERS at the Divine Liturgy for the Health of the Servants of God:

Archbishop Nikon Igumen David Lewis Bishop DavidArchpriests: Thomas Edwards, John Perich, Rodion Pfeifer, James Mason, Claude Vinyard, Dimitri Oselinsky, David Shewczyk, Dennis Swenki, James Weremedic Priest: Matthew Joyner, Ian Shipley, John NightingaleMatushki Ashley Joyner, Marie Mason, Johanna Bohush, Evelyn Edwards, Paraskeva Vansuch, Myra Kovalak, Gloria Martin, Irene Rachko, Maryann Oselinsky, Priscilla Shipley, Katia Vansuch, Lisa WeremedicServants: Martha Billy, Bethany Bruder, Mary Brzuchalski, Jean Butrymowicz, Michael Bzik, Lorraine Chromiak, Helen and Geoirge Cotirgasanu, Roberta Cusick, Christopher Felix, Walter Grigoruk, Nicholas Hazzard, Mary Hudak, Michael H. Isbansky, Doris Johnson, Sarah Jubinski, Pauline Kasick, Kathleen Keimer, Mary K. Koretski, Helen Lackatos, David Lezinsky, Olga Maksimova, Catherine Miller, Robert Schainfeld, Kiera Pheiffer, John Radio, Mary Radio, Clara Roman, Victoria Ross, Nancy A. Sabol, Pauline Senick, Cate Shea, Mary Strohecker, Julia Smith, John Uzick,

Irene Witanek. Child of God: Emily EstrinFor the handmaidens of God, Lara Bessman, Natalie Stepanoff, Amanda Riley, their unborn children. Please remember them and all our homebound and nursing home

parishioners in your daily intercessory prayer.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS --- week of April 21st, 2019PASSION WEEK

Monday Ezekiel 1:1-20 Exodus 1:1-20 Job 1:1-12Tuesday Ezekiel 1:21-29 Exodus 2:5-10 Job 1:13-22Wednesday Ezekiel 2:3-3:3 Exodus 2:11-22 Job 2:1-10Thursday Exodus 19:10-19 Job 38:1-23; 42:1-5 Isaiah 50:4-11Friday Exodus 33:11-23 Job 41:12-17 Isaiah 52:13-54:1Saturday Romans 6:3-11 Matthew 28:1-20Sunday – PASCHAActs 1:1-8 John 1:1-17

Schedule for the Week of April 21st, 2019 Today: ENTRY OF OUR LORD INTO JERUSALEM

GREETER this morning Aliana Lungu

COFFEE HOUR hosted by Judy Lezinsky

7:00PM Bridegroom Matins****************************************

MONDAY, April 22nd 9:00AM Presanctified Liturgy7:00PM Bridegroom Matins

TUESDAY, April 23rd 9:00AM Presanctified Liturgy7:00PM Bridegroom Matins

WEDNESDAY, April 24th 9:00AM Presanctified Liturgy7:00PM Holy Unction

This healing service is one of the Sacraments (Holy Mysteries) of the Church in which Orthodox Christians (only) will be anointed for the healing of soul and body.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25th

9:00 AM Liturgy of St. Basil7:00 PM Passion Gospels

At this service, 12 Gospel Readings of Christ’s Betrayal and Trial are read.

FRIDAY, April 25th 10:00 AM Royal Hours 4:00 PM Vespers

Here Christ is taken down from the cross and placed in a new tomb.

7:00 PM Matins Lamentations at the Tomb, with outdoor procession

ALL NIGHT WATCH: Holy Friday night to Holy Saturday morning: Stand watch at the Tomb of Christ by reading Acts throughout the night.

HOLY SATURDAY, April 26th 9:00 AM Liturgy

11:30 PM Nocturns 12:00 AM Matins and Divine Liturgy

SUNDAY, April 28th PASCHA 11:00 AM Pascha Vespers

Monday, April 29th Bright Monday9:00 AM Divine LiturgyAfter the Divine Liturgy ANNUAL HOT DOG LUNCHEON

Wednesday, April 30th Bright Wednesday11:30 AM Molieben12:00 Noon lunch after Church in the Prime Steak House.

Pierogi Workers

The First Antiphon Tone 2 Psalm 116

I LOVE THE LORD BECAUSE HE HAS HEARD THE VOICE OF MY SUPPLICATION.

THROUGH THE PRAYERS OF THE THEOTOKOS,O SAVIOR, SAVE US.

BECAUSE HE INCLINED HIS EAR TO ME,THEREFORE I WILL CALL ON HIM AS LONG AS I LIVE.

THROUGH THE PRAYERS OF THE THEOTOKOS,O SAVIOR, SAVE US.

THE SNARES OF DEATH ENCOMPASSED ME;THE PANGS OF HELL LAID HOLD ON ME.

THROUGH THE PRAYERS OF THE THEOTOKOS,O SAVIOR, SAVE US.

I SUFFERED DISTRESS AND ANGUISH;

THEN I CALLED UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD.

THROUGH THE PRAYERS OF THE THEOTOKOS,O SAVIOR, SAVE US.

GLORY TO THE FATHER AND TO THE SON AND TO THEHOLY SPIRIT, NOW AND EVER AND UNTO AGES OF AGES.AMEN.

THROUGH THE PRAYERS OF THE THEOTOKOS,O SAVIOR, SAVE US.

The Second Antiphon Tone 2 Psalm 116

I KEPT MY FAITH EVEN WHEN I SAID: “I AM GREATLY AFFLICTED!”O SON OF GOD WHO SAT UPON THE FOAL,

SAVE US WHO SING TO THEE: ALLELUIA!

WHAT SHALL I RENDER TO THE LORD FOR ALL THE THINGS HE HAS GIVEN ME?

O SON OF GOD WHO SAT UPON THE FOAL,SAVE US WHO SING TO THEE: ALLELUIA!

I WILL RECEIVE THE CUP OF SALVATION AND CALL ONTHE NAME OF THE LORD.

O SON OF GOD WHO SAT UPON THE FOAL,SAVE US WHO SING TO THEE: ALLELUIA!

I WILL PAY MY VOWS TO THE LORD IN THE PRESENCE OF ALL HIS PEOPLE.

O SON OF GOD WHO SAT UPON THE FOAL,SAVE US WHO SING TO THEE: ALLELUIA!

GLORY TO THE FATHER AND TO THE SON AND TO THEHOLY SPIRIT, NOW AND EVER AND UNTO AGES OF AGES. AMEN.

Only-begotten Son and immortal Word of God, Who for our salvation didst will to be incarnate of the holy Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, Who without change didst become man and wast crucified, Who art one of the Holy Trinity, glorified with the Father and the Holy Spirit: O Christ our God, trampling down death by death, save us!

The Third Antiphon Tone 1 Psalm 118

O GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD, FOR HE IS GOOD,FOR HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER!

By raising Lazarus from the dead before The 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!

LET THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL SAY: FOR HE IS GOOD,FOR HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER!

By raising Lazarus from the dead before The 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!

LET THE HOUSE OF AARAON SAY: FOR HE IS GOOD,FOR HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER!

By raising Lazarus from the dead before The 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!

LET ALL THOSE WHO FEAR THE LORD SAY: FOR HE IS GOOD, FOR HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER!

By raising Lazarus from the dead before The 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!

The Introit of the Little EntranceBlessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord!

We bless you from the house of the Lord!God is the Lord and has revealed Himself to us!

By raising Lazarus from the dead before The 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!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.***********************************************

The Prokeimenon Tone 4BLESSED IS HE THAT COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORDGOD IS THE LORD AND HAS REVEALED HIMSELF TO US.

O GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD, FOR HE IS GOOD,FOR HIS MERCY ENDURES FOR EVER!

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Epistle Lesson for today Philippians 4:4-9Reading the Epistle this morning: Mrs. Tricia Metz

Brethren:Rejoice in the Lord always: again I say. Rejoice!Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with

thanksgiving let your requests be made knownunto God; And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things O Thou who rode on the cherubim and art praised by the seraphim,

Thou has sat, O gracious Lord, like David on a foal,And the children honored thee with praise fitting for God,

But the Jews blasphemed unlawfully against Thee.Thy riding on a foal prefigured how the Gentiles,

As yet untamed and uninstructed, were to pass from unbelief to faith, Glory to Thee, O Christ,

who alone art merciful and lovest mankind.

are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

The things, which you have learned and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

****************************************Alleluia Verses Tone 1 Psalm 98

Sing to the Lord a new song, for the Lord has done marvelous things! All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

****************************************Gospel Lesson for Today John 1-18

Let Us Attend:Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where

Lazarus was, who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but

Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of

Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil. But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, who would betray Him, said, “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box: and he used to take what was put in it. But Jesus said, “Let her alone: she has kept this for the day of My burial. For the poor you have with you always, but Me you do not have always.” Now a great many of the Jews knew that He was there: and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also, because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus.

The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him. And cried out:“Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He Who comes in the name of the Lord!’ The King of

Israel!”Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written:

“Fear not, daughter of Zion; Behold, your King is coming. Sitting on a donkey’s colt.”

His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about Him and that they had done these things to Him.

Therefore the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of his tomb and raised him from the dead, bore witness. For this reason the people also met him, because they heard that He had done this sign.

****************************************The Hymn to the Theotokos

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!

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Communion Hymn (Psalm 118)

BLESSED IS HE THAT COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD.GOD IS THE LORD AND HAS REVEALED HIMSELF TO US.

Lenten Corner The grace of the Holy Spirit

today has assembled us.Having taken up Thy Cross, we cry:

“Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord!

Hosanna in the highest!”The word of God the Father whose throne is

heaven,Whose footstool is earth the co-everlasting

son humbles himself,Coming to Bethany on a foal.

The Hebrew children praise Him with palms and cry

Blessed is He that comes The King of Israel.

Let us also, the new Israel the Church of the Gentiles assemble today and sing with the prophet Zachariah:

Rejoice greatly,O daughter of Zion,

Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem.Lo, your king comes to you humble and riding on a foal;

He is meek, having salvation.Praise Him with palms and cry:

Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is He that comes,

The King of Israel.Prefiguring for us thy Holy resurrection O Loving Lord

By thy command Thou has raised up From death Lazarus Thy friend

Who was without the breath of life and afterFour days in the tomb he had begun to smell then,

O Savior, mounted on a foal, and as though riding in a chariot

Thou has given a song to the Gentiles.

Therefore Israel Thy beloved offers thee praise.Out of the mouth of innocent babes and sucklings

As they beheld Thee, Christ,Enter the Holy city six days before the PassoverSix days before Pascha Jesus came to Bethany

His disciples asked Him: where should be prepare for Thy Passover?

He answered:Go to the town; find a man carrying a jar of water:

Follow him and say to the lord of the house:The Teacher says:

Here I will preform the Pascha with my disciples.Rejoice and be glad, O city of Zion!

Exult and be joyful, O Church of God!Your King is coming upon a foal!

Hosanna in the Highest!Blessed art Thou of great mercy,

Have mercy upon us!Today the Savior comes to Jerusalem fulfilling the scriptures.

He is greeted with palms and carpet of clothes. All know it is He!The Lord whom the cherubim praise,

Hosanna in the Highest!Blessed art Thou of great mercy,

Have mercy upon us!

Flowers Adorning the Festal IconThe beautiful flowers on Adorning the Icon of

Entry OF our lord into Jerusalem – palm sundayIN MEMORY OF †ANNE ANTONIAK

REMEMBERED BY SUBDEACON MICHAEL and MICHELE GUYDANMay her MEMORY BE ETERNAL.

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PASCHA FLOWERS There are still some flowers and plants available for purchase.The book is on the Candle Desk.

Donations are being accepted to help defray the costs of the flowers that adorn the Grave and Church during Holy Week and Pascha. Parishioners and friends are offered the opportunity to make a general flower donation or a specific donation in memory of, in honor of, etc. All donations will be listed in the Pascha Bulletin.

A specific donation sponsor would have the opportunity to take the flowers home to enjoy indoors or plant. All flowers will be available after Divine Liturgy on Bright Monday.

A SIGN-UP book is located on the Candle Desk, all donations will be accepted at the Candle Desk also.

Holy Friday Afternoon 4:00 PM4 Men – to bring out Plachentisa

Holy Friday Evening 7:00 PM4 Men – Plashentisa CROSS 2 BANNERS AMERICAN FLAG

Sign-up Sheet for the Grave WatchStarting at 8:00 PM Friday evening to 6:00AM Saturday morningHoly Saturday 11AM to 11:00PM

The grave watch is a two-hour shift reading in front of the Grave of Christ.

Please sign up.

Holy Saturday Service 11:30 pmCROSS 2 BANNERS AMERICAN FLAG

EASTER ICON, GOSPEL, ARTOS4 people for COMMUNION CLOT

On Sunday, May 5th we will be celebrating a

very Special Birthday!Wash Telepchak will be celebrating his

90th birthday.

His wife, Pat is hosting a luncheon in his honor. There will be a sign-up sheet on the Candle Desk. The luncheon is being catered and Pat needs to know who will be attending by April 28th. If you do not sign up for the luncheon you will not be able to attend that day of the lunch.

So please if you can make it sign-up before it is too late.

Please remember our shut-ins during this Paschal Season

Below is a list of our parishioners and their addresses:Mrs. Martha Billy, 2128 Second Avenue, Whitehall, PA 180152Mrs. Jean Butrymowicz, Atria, 1745 Macada Road, Bethlehem, PA. 18017Mr. Andrew Hasenecz, 315 Ballek Road, Riegelsville, PA 18077Mrs. Mary Hudak, Country Meadows, 4007 Green Pond Rd, Building 3, Apt. 110 Bethlehem, PA 18017Mrs. Doris Johnson, 1523 Sherwood Road, Allentown, PA 18103Mrs. Helen Karel, 3D Terrace Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601Mrs. Pauline Kasick, Devon House, 1930 Bevin Drive, Allentown, PA 18103Miss Mary K. Koretski, 3626 Brandford Court, Bethlehem, PA 18020Theresa Nalepa, 2907 Diamond Street, Hatfield, PA19440

Candle Offerings for Sunday, April 21st

VIGIL in ALTAR: IN HONOR OF KERI and JASON TOMSIC’S WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

OFFERED BY THE RADIO’SVOTIVES in ICONOSTAS: IN HONOR OF SISTER, ELAINE KASMER’S BIRTHDAY

OFFERED BY SISTER, THERESA BUTLERCROSSES: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARYANN MIKITA

OFFERED BY ANN MARIE and BARRY BRETZVIGILS on TETRAPOD: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL KEYSOCK

OFFERED BY WIFE, SANDI VOTIVES– ICON OF THE VIRGIN MARY: FOR THE HEALTH OF CLARA ROMANON THE OCCASION OF HER 90TH BIRTHDAY – HAPPY BIRTHDAY

OFFERED BY THE ROMAN FAMILY

VIGILS – ICON OF ST. JOHN the BAPTIST: SAFE TRAVELS FOR STEPHANIE SICA

and INFANT AVA GRACEOFFERED BY FATHER JAMES and MATUSHKA PAT

May God Grant Them Many Years!++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

VIGILS in ALTAR: IN MEMORY OF LOIS GRIGORUKREMEMBERED BY WALT GRIGORUK

VIGILS in ALTAR: IN MEMORY OF RAY PASQUELREMEMBERED BY BARRY and ANN MARIE BRETZ

VOTIVES in ALTAR: IN MEMORY OF RAY PASQUELREMEMBERED BY THE PASQUEL FAMILY

VIGILS on ICON TABLE: IN MEMORY OF RAY PASQUELREMEMBERED BY JOHN and MARYANN MIKITA

VIGILS– ICON OF THE VIRGIN MARY: IN MEMORY OF ANNE ANTONIAKREMEMBERED BY SUBDEACON MICHAEL and MICHELE D. GUYDAN

May Their Memory Be Eternal++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

SCHOLARSH IP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

The St. Nicholas Church Scholarship Trust announces that applications are available for the 2019-2020 school year. Grants of $1100, $900, and $700 are available for awarding to first, second, and third place winners.

Applicants must be members in good standing of the Church and be at least entering second year full time (minimum 12 credit hours) study at an accredited four year college/university or Orthodox seminary.

Full details are described on the application. Please contact Nancy Kohudic at ndk175@ptd.net or 610.391.1257 for an

application or for answers to any questions.Deadline for submission is June 1, 2019.

Thank you.

EASTER GREETINGS

I SEND Easter greetings to my St. Nicholas

family. May everyone have a blessed Pascha.

Christ is risen – Indeed He is risen!Thank you for your cards and for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers.

With love, Helen Karel

RED EGGS

Sign-up sheet on Candle Desk dozen per line

Bright Monday Hot Dog Luncheon

THE ANNUAL HOT DOG LUNCHEON is a go for 2019.

Lara and Peter Bessman have accepted to host the hot dog luncheon on Bright Monday after the Procession

around the church.

A sign up sheet is on the Candle Desk.