Paschal Agape Feast, 2019

We have a tradition that on the Sunday after Pascha, we gather at First Landing State Park where we celebrate the Paschal Vespers, have an egg hunt, and enjoy the Agape Feast (a.k.a. a potluck.)
Gathering for the egg hunt

Gathering for the egg hunt
And they're off

...and they're off!
Egg Hunt

Egg Hunt, First Landing State Park
Egg Hunt

The little ones are confused.
Egg Hunt

Some kids need mom's help
Egg Hunt

She looks like she is done.
Egg hunt

What a haul!
Paschal Vespers

Paschal Vespers, First Landing State Park
Paschal Vespers

Paschal Vespers, First Landing State Park
Paschal Vespers

Paschal Vespers, First Landing State Park
Paschal Vespers

Paschal Vespers, First Landing State Park
Lift up your heads, O ye gates

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.
The Paschal procession

The Paschal procession
Ready for Pascha

Matushka Sunny decorated the icon of the Resurrection
The Life of St Mary of Egypt

Fr. John reading the Life of St Mary of Egypt
Preparing new music for Pascha

Preparing new music for Pascha
The congregation

The congregation for Great and Holy Saturday
The congregation

The congregation for Great and Holy Saturday
Before the tomb

Fr. John serving for Great and Holy Saturday
The choir

The choir for Great and Holy Saturday
Andrew and James serving in the altar

Andrew and James serving in the altar for Great and Holy Saturday
Kevin Combes serving in the altar

Kevin Combes serving in the altar for Great and Holy Saturday
Out of the Mouths of Babes and Infants
The children singing
Palm Sunday 2019.

We had a nearly full house for Palm Sunday 2019.
Schedule of Services for Holy Week

Schedule of Services for Holy Week