St. Mary of Egypt, commemorated on the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent.
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April 1, 2012: The Fifth Sunday of Great Lent -- St. Mary of Egypt
April 4, 2012: Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
April 7, 2012: The Saturday of St. Lazarus

Thought question: Consider the statement that God "desires nothing but that the sinner should turn to Him and live."
Should we hesitate to turn to the Source of life?

What you're hearing:
Apolytikion of St. Mary of Egypt for the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent, in English, chanted by Fr. Nicholas Kastanas
From the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America's Great Lent, Holy Week, and Pascha website.

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March 30: Service of the Akathist Hymn, Complete Text, 7:00 PM

March 31: Saturday Evening Great Vespers, 5:00 PM

April 1: The Fifth Sunday of Great Lent -- St. Mary of Egypt
Orthros/Matins, 8:45 AM
Divine Liturgy, 10:00 AM
The readings:
Orthros Gospel: John 20:19-31
Epistle: Hebrews 9:11-14
Gospel: Mark 10:32-45
Coffee Hour follows.

The Services of the Sixth Week of Great Lent:

April 4: Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, 6:00 PM

April 7: The Saturday of St. Lazarus
Orthros/Matins, 8:00 AM
Divine Liturgy, 9:00 AM
The readings:
Epistle: Hebrews 12:28-29; 13:1-8
Gospel: John 11:1-45
Wine and oil are permitted today.

The sunset of Friday evening marks the end of Great Lent and the beginning of The Saturday of St. Lazarus.
However, with the exception of the Saturday of St. Lazurus and Palm Sunday
when the fast is eased due to the feasts, the strict fast of Great Lent continues until Pascha.
Click here to learn more about the practice of fasting in the Orthodox Church.
The Great Vespers of Palm Sunday, Saturday Evening, 5:00 PM