Prayers for All
In your prayers please continue to remember Metropolitan Antony, Archbishop Daniel, Fr. Gregory, our church family and catechumens (Rob & Stacy M., James T., Samantha T., and Hunter B.), visitors and inquirers, new mothers and babies, the betrothed, the married, the sick, the poor, travelers, those impacted by war and calamities, our country, and all those in need.
Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts
Join us this week, Wednesday, 01 April 2026, at 6:00 PM, for the last Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts of Great Lent.
Please see the church website for our calendar of Lent, Holy Week, and Pascha services. A printable PDF calendar is available by clicking the link below. All are welcome!
Palm Sunday Chrismation
On Sunday, 05 April 2026, the Feast of the Entrance of Our Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), Samantha T., James T., and Hunter B. will be received into the Orthodox Church via Holy Chrismation. The service will begin at 8:30 AM.
Please join us as we celebrate this joyous day with Samantha, James, and Hunter!
Please join us as we celebrate this joyous day with Samantha, James, and Hunter!
Feast of the the Entrance of Christ into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)
This coming Sunday, 05 April 2026, is the the Feast of the Entrance of Christ into Jerusalem or simply put, Palm Sunday. The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem is one of the twelve major feasts of the Church. The preceding day, Lazarus Saturday, serves as a bridge between Lent and Holy Week. Of this day we read:
"This day together with the raising of Lazarus are signs pointing beyond themselves to the mighty deeds and events which consummate Christ’s earthly ministry. The time of fulfillment was at hand. Christ’s raising of Lazarus points to the destruction of death and the joy of resurrection which will be accessible to all through His own death and resurrection. His entrance into Jerusalem is a fulfillment of the messianic prophecies about the king who will enter his holy city to establish a final kingdom. “Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on an ass, and on a colt, the foal of an ass” (Zech 9:9)". [from the Orthodox Church in America website]
The readings for this Sunday are:
"This day together with the raising of Lazarus are signs pointing beyond themselves to the mighty deeds and events which consummate Christ’s earthly ministry. The time of fulfillment was at hand. Christ’s raising of Lazarus points to the destruction of death and the joy of resurrection which will be accessible to all through His own death and resurrection. His entrance into Jerusalem is a fulfillment of the messianic prophecies about the king who will enter his holy city to establish a final kingdom. “Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on an ass, and on a colt, the foal of an ass” (Zech 9:9)". [from the Orthodox Church in America website]
The readings for this Sunday are:
By raising Lazarus from the dead before Your passion, / You did confirm the universal Resurrection, O Christ God! / Like the children with the palms of victory, / we cry out to You, O Vanquisher of death: / Hosanna in the Highest! / Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord!
- Troparion for the Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem
Pascha Baskets
At Four Evangelists, we continue the Orthodox tradition of bringing baskets of significant or favorite foods to be blessed after the Paschal service. Upon arrival, please place your basket—traditionally covered and containing a candle—on the tables in the kitchen area. We will bless the food following the Paschal services and then, with great joy, share our fast-breaking meal together; if you see any visitors with basket or without, please invite them to join our celebration!
See the article How to Put Together a Traditional Pascha Basket from the Ascetic Life of Motherhood website.
See the article How to Put Together a Traditional Pascha Basket from the Ascetic Life of Motherhood website.
Varenyky (Perogies)
We have 4 remaining containers of 1 dozen each Varenyky (perogies) from our Saturday workshop. Please consider taking one of these home for a suggested donation of $10. See Tracey Hand for more details.
Coffee Hour Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors who have signed up to supply food during our coffee hour fellowship time.
- 05 April 2026 - Tracey H.
- 12 April 2026 - Holy Pascha - everyone bring their basket to be blessed! See note above.
Monthly Church Cleaning
The first Saturday April clean up will not be held as we will have professional cleaners coming in to prepare our space for Pascha (thank you to Peggy Mukai for this generous gift!)
Our next monthly parish cleaning will be held before Vespers on Saturday, 02 May 2026 at 4 PM. Please consider pitching in to help beautify our parish.
Our next monthly parish cleaning will be held before Vespers on Saturday, 02 May 2026 at 4 PM. Please consider pitching in to help beautify our parish.
