St. George Dinner - April 23, 2023
You are cordially invited to the DINE-IN at our
St. George Patron Saint Dinner
At St. George Romanian Catholic Cathedral Social Hall
on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 12:30 PM
Invite your family and friends to come together with you at this delicious dinner of:
*PIGS IN A BLANKET (SARMALE)
*MAMALIGA WITH CHEESE
*CHICKEN STEW (TOCANĂ DE PUI)
*GREEN BEANS
*DESSERT
Take home is available after the dinner is served.
RSVP by April 18, 2023.
Call church office at 330-492-8413 or send an email to annf@rcdcanton.org.
Paschal Message from Bishop John Michael Botean and Fr. Ovidiu Marginean
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!” (Psalm 118:24)
Despite the exuberance of this verse, which we sing over and over again in our celebration of Easter, you might well ask how anyone can rejoice at all over anything, the world being what it is. From climate change to war, from pandemics to politics, our very existence as a species feels as if it were nothing more than one colossal mistake, a global problem with no solution in sight, a ticking time-bomb with none to defuse it. Individually, death is ever at our door, waiting for its moment to break in and crash our private party.
If it weren’t for the resurrection of Jesus, indeed joy would be impossible.
But Christ is risen, and humanity is awakened from its dark nightmare to the bright morning of His empty tomb. We would not dare hope but for the faith that is our hope’s foundation: that “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life” (John 3:16). In Jesus, we encounter the man Who is God, whose death on the cross was the stake in the heart of death itself, and whose resurrection puts the lie to our despair.
“And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith” (1 John 5:5). God has given us His Spirit so that we might believe, “and through believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). So it is faith that gives rise to our hope, and hope that gives us the possibility of living a life of unconditional, Christlike love—that is, a life in which we claim for ourselves the resurrection offered to us by our Father through His Son.
May your celebration of Easter this year implant this faith firmly in your heart and in the hearts of your family and loved ones. It is there you will find the joy that is awaiting you.
Christ is risen! He is truly, genuinely, amazingly risen indeed!
+John Michael, Bishop
“This Lent has certainly taught us more and more to realize the importance of prayer, fasting and charity in our lives. As followers of Christ, we must be the beacons of light that shines in these times of distress and uncertainty. Christ has made the ultimate sacrifice for each one of us. Let us not be bystanders but proactively work together with God’s grace to obtain our salvation!” Christ is Risen. He is truly risen!! Paşte fericit şi Cristos a Înviat!!
Fr. Ovidiu, Rector
Holy Week and Pascha Schedule
Here is a link to the schedule.
April 2 Palm Sunday:
10:00a.m. Divine Liturgy
April 3 Great Monday:
4:30p.m. Confessions—one hour
6:00p.m. Presanctified Liturgy
April 4 Great Tuesday:
4:30p.m. Confessions—one hour
6:00p.m. Presanctified Liturgy
April 5 Great Wednesday:
12:00 Noon Presanctified Liturgy
April 6 Great Thursday:
10:00 a.m. Vespers and Divine Liturgy of St. Basil with blessing of Pasti following
4:30 p.m. Confessions—one hour
6:00 p.m. Service of the 12 Gospels
April 7 Holy and Great Friday:
9:00 a.m. Royal Hours
1:00 p.m. Confessions—one hour
3:00 p.m. Vespers: Descent from the Cross
4:45 p.m. Confessions—45 minutes
6:00 p.m. Burial of Our Lord (Prohodul Domnului)
April 8 Holy and Great Saturday:
10:00 a.m. Confessions—one hour
6:00 p.m. Vespers and Liturgy of St. Basil the
Great (Easter Vigil)
April 9 Resurrection Sunday: Pascha
7:00 a.m. Resurrection of the Lord, Matins Service followed by Divine Liturgy (with shared Easter Dinner and blessing of Easter baskets in Social hall)
April 10 Bright Monday: in Romanian language
10:00a.m. Divine Liturgy
April 11-14 8:00a.m. Divine Liturgy
Fish Fry 2023
Carryout and dine-in fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays, February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. For carryout, call 330-492-8413. Dinners include two sides and homemade bread. Dinner choices are beer-battered fish $17 (two pieces), baked fish dinner $17 (one piece), or seafood platter $18 (four shrimp, four scallops, one beer-battered fish). Choice of two sides: macaroni and cheese, french fries, mamaliga, coleslaw, rice, green beans or applesauce. A slice of fruit pie is $2. Domestic and European beverages available. Join us!
Three Saints Dinner - January 29, 2023 12:30pm RSVP
You are cordially invited to
The Three Saints Dinner
At St. George Romanian Catholic Cathedral; 1123 44th Street NE, Canton, OH
On Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 12:30pm.
Invite your family and friends to come together with you at this delicious dinner of
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Roast Chicken
Sarmale (Pigs in a Blanket) Rice Pilaf
Green Beans Dessert
Entertainment: Romanian folk music and other popular songs.
Your generous donation for this delightful dinner event is gratefully appreciated. If you cannot attend please consider mailing a donation to the church. Thank you!
A Chinese Raffle with a variety of baskets will take place during the dinner. Come for your chance to win!
Reserve a table for your family and friends.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 24. Call the office: 330-492-8413 or email annf@rcdcanton.org.