2026 Paschal Season by Rev Christopher P Foustoukos
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Christos Anesti! Christ is risen! This proclamation isn’t just an event that we celebrate on Pascha (Easter). It is our Orthodox Christian battle cry!
We will for the next 40 days greet each other with the words, Christ is rien! Notice the present tense of the “is”. Pascha is not an event in the past. It is an ever-present happening that fuels our living and vibrant faith! Christ is alive and working through you and me. Christ is present right at this moment!
The significance of the Resurrection as a historical event is simply incredible. It is the cornerstone of our spiritual substance. Christ’s resurrection galvanized His reluctant, disbelieving disciples. Out of their disillusionment emerged a recommitted group who carried Christianity to the four corners of the world.
The importance off the Resurrection as a continuing event for today, tomorrow and forever is even more profound. It is victory over death. It is the promise of new and eternal life. And it is our commitment to share this extraordinary news to which each of us should rededicate ourselves this Pashcal season.
Christ is risen! Christos Anesti! Today! Tomorrow! Forever! Even unto the ages of ages! Amen!
May the triumphant light of the Resurrection brighten your homes and lives both now and always...
+Fr Chris
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Explanation of Hymns Following the Gospel
Apolytikion
The Apolytikion, or “dismissal hymn,” is a short Orthodox hymn that summarizes the meaning of a feast day or honors the saint of the day. Sung at Vespers, Matins, and the Divine Liturgy, it reflects the spiritual theme of the celebration.
Kontakion
A Kontakion is a short Orthodox hymn or “poetic sermon” that reflects the meaning of a feast or sacred theme. Originating in the Byzantine era, it was once a longer hymn, though today only its opening verses are typically sung in worship.
Sunday Worship Services (live streaming on 1st Sunday of the month only)
Orthros at 8:00 am
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am
Memorial Service follows the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy
Special Liturgical Services & Commemorations
Service of Proskomide
The Proskomide, or Office of Oblation, is the preparation service for Holy Communion during the Divine Liturgy. Parishioners may submit names of the living and departed for commemoration by the priest during the service. Please provide names to the sexton in the narthex before Orthros begins.
Artoklasia
Artoklasia, meaning “breaking of bread,” is a special thanksgiving service offered on feast days or family occasions. Celebrated at the end of Divine Liturgy or Great Vespers, it commemorates Christ’s blessing of the five loaves that fed the five thousand. Please contact the church office at 978-531-0777 to schedule an Artoklasia.
Memorial Services & Kollyva
Kollyva, a blessed offering of boiled wheat, is prepared for Memorial Services in remembrance of the departed, especially the 40-day memorial. A Trisagion is a shorter memorial prayer service offered in church or at the gravesite without Kollyva. Please contact the church office at 978-531-0777 to schedule a Memorial Service.
Kollyva for Mercy Meals
Kollyva for the Mercy Meal following a funeral may be ordered through a parishioner volunteer. Please contact Niki at 978-578-7292for information or orders.