On Monday, November 21st the Archpriest Luka (Novakovic), Rector of St. Michael the Archangel Russian Orthodox Church in Philadelphia, along with parishioners and guests celebrated the Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel, Synaxis of Angels. Archpriest Mark Shinn, Rector of Saint Andrew Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia, was the Chief Celebrant of the Divine Liturgy. His co-celebrants included Archpriest Lyubo Milosevic, Rector of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church in Vineland, NJ; Archpriest Valery Sukholobov, Rector of Our Lady "Joy of All Who Sorrow" Russian Orthodox Church in Philadelphia, PA; Priest Nicholas (Dellermann) SS. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Albanian Archdiocese in Philadelphia, PA; and Archpriest Luka (Novakovic). After Divine Liturgy, a wonderful celebratory luncheon was prepared to welcome all in attendance.

On Great and Holy Friday, April 22^nd, the service of Matins of Great and Holy Saturday, Lamentations at the tomb, concluded with a procession around the Church carrying the plachinitsa and veneration by the faithful. Beautiful, fresh spring flowers adorn the tomb of Christ, as the faithful approached, they were greeted with a sweet fragrance and joyful heart.  In the morning on Great and Holy Saturday, April 23^rd, Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great, concluded with the Blessing of Paschal Baskets in the Church.

On Palm Sunday, April 17^th, Divine Liturgy concluded with a procession around the Church for The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem Feast Day.  Pussy willows carried by the faithful in the procession were blessed in the Church that morning.  Following services, a wonderful meal and special time together was enjoyed in the hall.  The children, together with Fr. Luka, hand-decorated and colored eggs for Pascha, as they prepared for their Journey through Holy Week.