Christ is risen!
Dear Beloved in the Lord
On 24 May, we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the parish and our annual Patronal Festival. We will also celebrate Fr Stephen’s work as our parish priest, as he retired as Priest-in-Charge last September – Fr Stephen’s retirement party.
We are delighted to announce that His Grace Bishop Maximos of Melitene will join us for this triple celebration and will preside at the patronal Matins and Divine Liturgy.
Details for the Patronal Festival weekend:
🗓 Saturday 23 May
⏰ 6pm Patronal Vespers
📍Church of the 318 Holy Fathers & St John the Baptist
🗓 Sunday 24 May
⏰ 9am Matins (NB earlier start time)
⏰ 10.30am Divine Liturgy
⏰ 12.30pm Parish Barbecue with children’s activities and Greek music
📍Church of the 318 Holy Fathers & St John the Baptist
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Please sign up for the barbecue using this signup form so that we have an idea of numbers: https://shrewsburyorthodox.churchsuite.com/events/fzphnqgq
NB there will be no Matins or Divine Liturgy at St Julian’s on 24 May.
In Christ
Father Panteleimon