2019

ALL SOULS – A Byzantine Tradition

Mark your Calendars for the All Souls Saturdays in which we in the Byzantine Catholic Church remember our deceased relatives and all who have gone before us.   You can read more about All Souls HERE.

February 23      1st All Souls Saturday
March 4             First Day of Lent in the Byzantine Catholic Church
March 16           2nd All Souls Saturday
March 23           3rd All Souls Saturday
March 30           4th All Souls Saturday
April 6                Akathistos Saturday
April 13              Lazarus Saturday
April 14              Palm Sunday
April 15              Beginning of Great and Holy Week

Tentative INTERPARISH VESPERS SERVICES DURING LENT  *

Vespers will begin at 3 p.m., followed by an opportunity for private confession.   Each parish also hosts a Lenten social after each service.  The schedule for the services at each parish is listed below.   All are welcome to attend.   If you have never attended a Byzantine Catholic Liturgy or service, we especially welcome you to join us for this beautiful experience of simple chant and prayer.

      Sunday, March 10            Saint Michael, Pittston with Icon Procession

      Sunday, March 17            Saint John, Wilkes-Barre Township

      Sunday, March 24            Saint Mary, Wilkes Barre

      Sunday, March 31            Saint Nicholas, Swoyersville  

      Sunday, April 7                 Saint Mary, Kingston 

( * subject to change )