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St. George Church School Saint George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna Street Worcester, Ma 01604 “ Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven .” (Matthew 19:14) |
2004-2005
CHURCH SCHOOL CALENDAR
September 8 The Nativity of the Theotokos
12 Church School Classes Begin
14 Elevation of the Cross
17-18 Teachers’ Training Weekend
October 2 Ed Day Crestwood, New York
November 4-7 Orthodox Institute at the Village
15 Advent Begins
21 Presentation of the Theotokos
21 Parent’s Day Open House
Decembe r 4 Feast of St. Barbara 6 Feast of St. Nicholas
25 The Nativity of Christ
26 No Classes
January 2 Classes resume
6 Epiphany (The Baptism of Christ)
14-17 Winter Camp
February 2 The Presentation of the Lord
March 13 Forgiveness Sunday
14 Great Lent Begins
20 Sunday of Orthodoxy: No Classes All children should be in Divine Liturgy by 10 AM . Any child wishing o be in the Procession of Icons should notify Mrs. Kourey
April 22 Lenten Sleepover: More details to follow
23 Lazarus Saturday Activities to be announced 24 No Classes Palm Sunday
Holy Week begins—All parents are encouraged to bring their children
to as many services as possible this week
29 Great and Holy Friday All children are invited to spend the day in church to prepare it for Easter Sunday. Father Michael is more than happy to send a letter to your child’s school to excuse them for the day.
9 AM Great Friday Morning Service
3 PM Great Friday Vespers (Taking Down From the Cross)
4 PM The Vigil at the Tomb Begins
7 PM Great Friday Evening (The Lamentation) In the past,
the Church School Children were invited to be in the procession.
I hope we will be asked again this year. I will keep you updated.
10 PM Teen SOYO sleeps over in the church to keep the Vigil at the
Tomb of Christ
30 Holy Saturday -- Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m.
May 1 11 AM Agape Vespers: Easter Egg Hunt for the Church School
Children
8 Mother’s Day
14 Second Grade: Sacrament of Penance-Beginning with Vespers at 5 PM
22 Last Day of Classes Graduation and Awards Ceremony following Divine Liturgy
Annual Cookout to follow
NOTICE: The Church School follows the calendar for the Ecclesiastical Year---NOT the secular school calendar.
