Schedule of Services
Services at the Cathedral are conducted in English (E) and Church Slavonic (S).
Friday, April 19
- 7:00 pm – Akathist to the Most-Holy Theotokos (E,S)
Saturday, April 20 – Akathist to the Most-Holy Theotokos
- 9:00 am – Divine Liturgy (E,S)
- 5:00 pm – Vigil (E,S)
Sunday, April 21
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9:00 am – Divine Liturgy (E) followed by Pascha Preparation Day (see below)
- 10:45 am – Divine Liturgy (S)
Wednesday, April 24
- 7:00 pm – Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts (E,S) followed by Potluck Supper
Saturday, April 27 – Lazarus Saturday
- 9:00 am – Divine Liturgy (E,S)
- 5:00 pm – Vigil (E,S)
Sunday, April 28 – Palm Saturday
- 9:00 am – Divine Liturgy (E)
- 10:45 am – Divine Liturgy (S)
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Pastoral Care
Clergy are available by phone and email for spiritual care as needed. If you want to set up an appointment, please find clergy contact information below. You can find the website Pastoral Care page here.
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Scripture Readings for April 14
Hebrews 9:11-14
11 But Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of this creation. 12 Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. 13 For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies for the purifying of the flesh, 14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
Mark 10:32-45
32 Now they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going before them; and they were amazed. And as they followed they were afraid. Then He took the twelve aside again and began to tell them the things that would happen to Him: 33 “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and deliver Him to the Gentiles; 34 and they will mock Him, and scourge Him, and spit on Him, and kill Him. And the third day He will rise again.” 35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.” 36 And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?” 37 They said to Him, “Grant us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on Your left, in Your glory.” 38 But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” 39 They said to Him, “We are able.” So Jesus said to them, “You will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and with the baptism I am baptized with you will be baptized; 40 but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared.” 41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be greatly displeased with James and John. 42 But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. 44 And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
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Spring Haven Farm
If you are planning a retreat, family reunion, youth event, or just want a couple's escape for the weekend, Spring Haven Farm may be a perfect fit. Located in Culpeper, Virginia, Spring Haven is owned by our parishioners Peter and Helen Evans.
You can rent the entire venue, sleeping 36 people, or just rent one of the smaller, fully equipped cabins for two people. Plus, they offer events including birthday parties with the farm animals or homesteading advice. Email them for information about the vacation homes, events, and farm fresh products they sell.
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Orthodox Christian Attorney Network
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Ukraine Humanitarian Aid Update
Dear brothers and sisters,
First of all, thank you to everyone for your continuous support over the last two years. Our partners in Ukraine are helping many elderly people and mothers with children. Therefore, there is a big need for both baby and adult diapers and pads of all sizes. Your help will be much appreciated!
You can either refer to our Amazon List or purchase hygiene products at better prices at local stores and bring them to the church.
Once again, thank you very much for your support!
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Sign Up for Holy Friday Vigil
Again this year, we will be holding a vigil over the Tomb of Christ from Holy Friday afternoon to Holy Saturday morning. During vigil, we read the psalter in the church at the tomb. This practice is rooted in church history - after our Lord died on the Cross, Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea took the body of Jesus, bound it in linen cloths with spices and buried it in a new tomb. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary sat opposite the tomb watching as their Lord was buried. The Church over the centuries has joined with these two women in keeping watch over Jesus’ tomb. The Holy Friday Vigil at Christ’s tomb is our opportunity to help keep watch over our Lord’s body as He descends into Hell to loosen the bonds of death. What better way to understand the death and resurrection of Jesus than to participate in the Vigil by His tomb?
If you would like to participate, please sign up below.
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Potluck Suppers in Great Lent
See the service schedule for Presanctified Liturgies on Wednesdays and Fridays. If you are able, please bring a Lenten dish to share for potluck suppers following those services.
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St. Nicholas Cathedral Easter Bake Sale
Our bake sale features small and large kulich and cheese babka; see the order form for all details. Pickup of your baked goods will be on Saturday, April 27 following Lazarus Saturday Divine Liturgy and on Palm Sunday, April 28, following the English and Slavonic Divine Liturgies.
Orders are strongly recommended, as supplies are limited.
Send the order form to Candice Johnson at ceinarjohnson@gmail.com, or fill one out and leave it in the church basement.
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Project Mexico Home Building Work Trip
Dear members of the St. Nicholas Community,
We are a team of Orthodox Christians traveling to Tijuana, Mexico to participate in a Home Building Work Trip with Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage. During this trip, our primary goal will be to construct a home for a needy family in Tijuana. We will also have the opportunity to spend time with the local people, sharing our Orthodox faith.
We invite you to join us by praying for the family who will receive the house. Prayers are also requested for all the beneficiaries, staff, and volunteers of Project Mexico; for the orphanage, parish and clergy of St. Innocent; and for our volunteer team in particular.
In addition, please consider supporting our trip financially. The donations we receive will go towards construction materials, transportation costs for our team, and the needs of the Project Mexico program and St. Innocent Orphanage.
Our team members represent four local parishes: St. Mary in Falls Church, St. Katherine in Falls Church, All Saints of America in Alexandria, and St. Nicholas in D.C. The team will leave for Mexico on August 6th.
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Call For Volunteers
Looking for a meaningful place to serve? The Gift Corner is seeking volunteers to serve once a month. Share the love of Christ with both our beloved members and our esteemed guests.
Contact Victoria Stowell at (719) 651-3636 or James Stowell at (803) 207-1863.
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Pascha Preparation Day - April 21
Our annual crafts workshop for the celebration of Pascha will be held for all Sunday School classes on Sunday, April 21 at 11:00am in the Annex. We will make Easter basket items for take-home and to contribute to the baskets for our homebound parishioners. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult and we encourage parents to help in the activities. All St. Nicholas children are invited.
All crafts materials will be supplied except at the popular workshop station of dyeing eggs! Please bring 6-12 hard-boiled eggs for your children.
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Addictions Recovery Support Network News |
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Schedule Change for April
Are you suffering in silence from some form of addiction - a substance or behavior addiction, or a co-dependency?
We have an Orthodox Ministry designed specifically to help relieve suffering from addiction both for those actively addicted to a substance or a behavior and for those affected by someone else’s use or behavior.
We acknowledge the compatibility within Orthodoxy of science/counseling, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions recovery programs and religion. We recognize these entities as separate but bridgeable to aid in the relief of addiction.
Please note that we will be meeting one week early due to Holy Week being on the last Monday of the month. We will meet on April 22nd, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM, to talk about solutions and problems related to addiction.
Meeting ID: 210 068 7480
Password: 208156
Ministry support from the Addictions Recovery Support Network between meetings can be obtained by contacting Samantha Cath at samanthacath@yahoo.com or 703.919.6334.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
April Birthdays
- 2 - Harold Krivell
- 2 - Olga Madison
- 4 - Ivan Andanov
- 6 - Catherine Vangellow
- 12 - Alla Lowe
- 17 -Thomas Galioto
- 19 - John Slanta
- 19 - Travis Stolz
- 20 - Victoria Shalaginova
- 25- Daniel Osolinsky
- 26 - Alyssa McCrea
- 27 - Mary Bushallow
- 28 - Dr. Ann Alaoglu
- 28 - Kimya Jamasbi
- 29 - Sasha Yousuk
- 30 - Nataliya Zalevska
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Parishioner Memorial Project
Each month we hope to highlight the memory of a departed parishioner or friend of St. Nicholas Cathedral. If you have a loved one or friend that you would like to have featured, please send a short biography with their contributions to our Cathedral life, no matter how great or small - with a digital photo if available - to Lisamik56@gmail.com with the words "Memory Eternal" in the subject line. Please include the date and year of death, as we will try to highlight the departed around an anniversary.
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ADDRESS
3500 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Telephone: 202 333 5060
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