Services For May 2012
Saint Vladimir’s Russo Greek Orthodox Church
(Dates given as follows: Civil Calendar/ Church Calendar)
Sat. May 5/April 22
Sun. May 6/April 23
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Great Martyr George (Sunday of the Paralytic, 3rd Sunday of Pascha) Divine Liturgy and Blessing of the Graves at St. George Church in Wildwood
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Sat. May 12/April 29
Sun. May 13/April 30
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Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, 4th Sunday after Pascha
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Sat. May 19/May 6
Sun. May 20/May 7
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Sunday of the Blind Man, 5th Sunday after Pascha
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Wed. May 23/May 10
Thur. May 24/May 11
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FEAST OF THE ASCENSION
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Sat. May 26/May 13
Sun May 27/May 14
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Fathers of The First Council
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Do you believe that the words of your Lord, “take up your cross,” refer to you personally? If you believe this, then take it up. The Lord has laid it on your shoulders in this present grievous case. Do not say it is too heavy; God knows better the measure of your strength. To some, God sends trials and sorrows, brought about by circumstances and in no way dependent on people; these are more easily borne. To others He sends those caused by people, and they are harder, especially when we have done some good to those people. The last case is the hardest to bear. If God sends you this, know that it is precisely what is most useful to you, and to this realization add the inspiring thought: God sees that you are strong enough to bear it and expects you to actually bear it with a good heart, without complaining. So, do not disappoint God’s expectations. (From Unseen Warfare)
