St. John the Baptist
Romanian Orthodox Church
501 East School St, Woonsocket, RI 02895

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Pascha (Easter Sunday)

Resurrection Matins - 04/14/12

Resurrection Matins

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"Come receive the light from the never-ending Light..."
The procession makes its way through the crowd...
"Glory to the holy, consubstantial, life-giving and undivided Trinity..."
"Christ is Risen! Hristos a Inviat!"
"Open the gates you princes and let the King of Glory enter in!"
The faithful return into the brightly lit church to continue the service.
The parish choir leads the responses
"Christ is Risen! Hristos a Inviat!"
The faithful come forward to be anointed with holy oil at the end of the service.
At the end of the Resurrection Matins service, the traditional blessing of baskets takes place.
Palm Sunday

Divine Liturgy & Fish Dinner - 04/08/12

Celebrating the Feast of the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem.

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FROM THE PARISH PRIEST...
The faithful come forward to receive the Blessing
The kitchen crew hard at work: James Carabina, Chair of the Event
Preoteasa Anca Morar
Radu Morar, President of the Parish Coucil
Dana Pop, decorating the hall
Pintea Lutai and Joanne Ryan
Father blessing the food
Many people enjoyed the delicious meal.
Serving the wine
Deserts ready to be served
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