please remember that Sunday Liturgy will be at Ss. Peter & Paul Parish in Goodtown/Pine Hill next Sunday, 29 March. All are expected to attend. If you haven’t seen the inside of an Orthodox Church this Lenten season, you are running out of opportunities—there are only two Lenten Sundays left! We hope to see you in Pine Hill—after all, what could possibly be more important?
please note the change for Lenten Services next week. Vladyka Melchisedek forbids the celebration of Unction during Holy Week. Out of obedience, we will serve the Unction (Healing) Service next Wednesday at 6 pm. This is a sacrament, so the fasting rule (from 12 noon) remains in place! The Holy Week & Pascha Schedules will be posted next Sunday!
1. Archdiocesan Youth Day at PNC Park: Pirates vs. Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, April 17th @ 6:40PM. Fireworks included; cost is $40.00 per ticket. To place an order, contact Fr. Alexander Cadman: policycoordinator@ocadwpa.org or 814-321-4473. Deadline to Order is April 13, 2026 Purchased tickets will be SENT to participants! 2. First Annual Pittsburgh Right to Life March: Saturday, April 18 | 11 AM - 1 PM Rally | 11 AM March | 12 PM Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260. RSVP to: pittsburghprolifemarch.com
a retreat will be held at St. Michael’s Church in Irvona on Saturday, 28 March beginning with Liturgy at 9 am. The theme is “The Theology of Agape,” and the presenter is Dr. Edith Humphrey of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Fr. Elijah was one of Dr. Edith’s students, and can personally attest to her knowledge and compassion! Donation is $20. Register by emailing info@orthodoxclearfield.org. All are welcome!
our cat food supply drive and seminary scholarship collection will end on Pascha. Please remember to bring contributions to Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, or place monetary donations in a clearly marked envelope (“Scholarship Fund” or “Cat Rescue”) and place them in the collection box/basket. Thank you!
we will bundle willows after the Unction Service this coming Wednesday evening. Your help is appreciated! Thank you to all who contributed willows (Nick, Sharon, and Fr. Elijah).
Saturday, 3/28 @ Bishop Carroll High School, Ebensburg from 9 am until 3 pm. Fr. Elijah is one of the vendors, and will have woodwork, beeswax candles, and other crafts. Some fasting friendly foods are available!