Catechumen & Inquirer’s Classes at Holy Trinity of Norwich

Classes continue for those desiring to become Orthodox or learn more about our rich Faith. The reception date for those entering the Church will be at the Divine Liturgy on Holy Saturday morning, April 26. Classes are on Wednesdays during the Great & Holy Fast at 7:30 pm following the Liturgies of Presanctified Gifts. They will be March 26, April 2, 9, 16, & 18. Again, these classes are open not only to those preparing to be received into the Church; but for anyone who is interested in learning about the “One True Faith” – Orthodoxy.

Sunday March 16, 2014

Grace & Peace to all. Kali Dynami as we end the 2nd week of the Great Fast going
into the 3rd.
Tomorrow we remember St Gregory Palamas. The Gospel lesson is about Christ healing the Paralytic. If nothing else, it conveys the fact that if we really want to come close to Christ and receive His healing and blessing, we will overcome all obstacles, even if it means climbing to the housetop and coming through the roof.
The pews are now back in place and all but the finishing touches are completed with the tile installation. It looks beautiful. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the project, especially Veronica Gatrousis and Kimon Dafoulas. Thank you to the crew that removed the pews and rug, then put them back. Thank you also to the ladies who came in today to clean up. A final thank you and kudos to Maria who shepherded the project. Now to the Rectory!!!!!!!!
While we’re thanking everyone, want to thank
the chanters, Fr Charles, and everyone who has been
attending the daily services.  The salutations last evening
were very nice.
Hope to see you all tomorrow. Have a Blessed Sunday.
+fr

Church Tile Project Well Underway

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The retiling of our church is well underway, and will soon be completed. The photos don’t really seem to do it justice. Please come see it for yourself. Check for service times here.

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Tile Project Underway

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Many thanks to those who have given of their time, effort, and finances to make this project a reality!

Sunday March 9, 2014

Tomorrow the 1st Sunday of Lent - we celebrate the Triumph of Orthodoxy.  The victory of the iconodules over the iconoclasts resulting in the restoration of icons in the Church.  Don't forget to bring your icons to church for the procession and proclamation.
PLEASE ALSO DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS AN HOUR AHEAD TONIGHT. Also we'll be doing the St Basil liturgies during Lent, we start 15 min. earlier.

ALSO - tomorrow evening a combined Vespers service at the Holy New Martyrs Church on Canterbury Turnpike at 4 pm to celebrate the Triumph of Orthodox. +fr paul will be the guest homolist.

There are services every evening.Check the bulletin.  Also there is in the insert a revised March calendar and a flyer announcing a Friendship Dinner on Mar 26 following the Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts.

Youth:  grades 7 - 12. We hope you're all getting ready for the Oratorical Festival, March 30.

Hope to see you all tomorrow. Have a Blessed Sunday
Kali Dynami!    +fr