Protection of the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Church
1261 York Rd, Clarksville, TN 37042
holyprotectionpastor@orthodoxclarksville.org
Gospel Reading Sunday, March 31st


And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men. And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.” And some of the scribes were sitting there and reasoning in their hearts, "Why does this Man speak blasphemies like this? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” But immediately, when Jesus perceived in His spirit that they reasoned thus within themselves, He said to them, “Why do you reason about these things in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise, take up your bed and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins” – He said to the paralytic, "I say to you, arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.” Immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went out in the presence of them all, so that all were amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!” (Mark 2:1-12)

Church Etiquette - When attending an Orthodox Church
Commemorated Sunday, March 31st
2nd Sunday of Great Lent: St Gregory Palamas
2nd Sunday of Great Lent: St Gregory Palamas
Service Schedule
  • Thu
    28Mar

    6:00 pm Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos followed by Catechism Class
  • Fri
    29Mar

    6pm Vesperal Presanctified Divine Liturgy
  • Sat
    30Mar

    Memorial Saturday
    9:00am Divine Liturgy
    4:30pm Confession
    5:30pm Vespers
  • Sun
    31Mar

    St. Gregory Palamas 
    9:40am Hours
    10:00am Divine Liturgy (St. Basil)
  • Fri
    5Apr

    6pm: 9th Hour/Typika - Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts
  • Sat
    6Apr

    4:30pm Confession
    5:30pm Vespers
Recurring Events


Holy Land
- You may send assistance through IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) here: Conflict in Gaza

Ukraine Assistance - If you want to help those in Ukraine impacted by war, you may do so through International Orthodox Christian Charities, IOCC Ukraine

Sunday Weekly Cleanup: We need everyone to lend a hand with this task to help make the load lighter on the few who often clean. Many hands make light work. Those who are staying to clean are often cleaning until mid-afternoon. There are many tasks that need to be completed each Sunday. 

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Announcements March 27th


Please Note: We have someone with a shellfish allergy.
Please mark any dishes you bring with shellfish. Additionally, we will set them on the counter out of children's reach. Thank you. 

Sponsors ("Grandmas, Grandpas, Aunts, Uncles, ...") needed: 
We just need a handful of volunteers for buying or putting together a Pascha/Easter basket for a child in the parish. Please see Alice or Matushka if interested. 

Assistance Needed with Prosphora for Divine Liturgy. Thank you for considering this need of our parish. Sign up link:  Prosphora Sign-up or see Matushka for any additional details.

Link to the 2024 OCA desk calendar listing feast days, fasting periods with specifics, OCA directories, pastoral messages, and more. An excellent resource.  Desk Calendar

 

Tithing/ Donations