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Symbols of Defeat – Causes of Victory

A virgin, wood, and death were the symbols of our defeat. For, Eve was a virgin; she had not yet known her husband when she was deceived. The wood was the tree; death was the chastisement imposed on Adam. Do you see how a virgin, a tree, and death were the symbols of our defeat? See, then, how they also became, in turn, causes of our victory. Instead of Eve, Mary; instead of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, the Tree of the Cross; instead of Adam’s death, the Master’s death. Do you see how the Devil was defeated through the same means through which he conquered us? Through the Tree the Devil laid Adam low; through the Cross Christ vanquished the Devil. The former tree sent mankind to Hades, whereas the latter Tree, the Tree of the Cross, recalled the departed from Hades. The former tree concealed defeated Adam as one captive and naked, whereas the latter Tree revealed to all the Victor nailed naked to it on high. The former death condemned all who came after it, but the latter death truly raised up those who came before it. “Who shall tell of the mighty acts of the Lord? Who shall make all his praises to be heard?” (Psalm 105:2). From being dead we have become immortal, from a fall we have been raised up, and from being defeated we have become victors. These are the achievements of the Cross, and they constitute the greatest proof of the Resurrection.

From a Homily on Holy Pascha by Our Holy Father John Chrysostom

CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN!

CHRISTOS ANESTI! ALITHOS ANESTI!

CHRISTOS VOSKRESE! VOISTINU VOSKRESE!

iCRISTO HA RESUCITADO! iEN VERDAD HA RESUCITADO!

Paschal Posture is observed until after the Divine Liturgy on Pentecost Sunday. This practice is observed on all days during this period and applies to our private prayer as well. As observed on all Sundays and at each Divine Liturgy throughout the year, this Byzantine tradition reminds us that through the Resurrection of Christ we have been freed from slavery to sin and have been raised up as children of God.

There’s still time for any parishioners to respond for attendance at our Anniversary Jubilee Celebration if they have not yet done so! Plan on making an evening devoted to this parish celebration on Thursday, 24 April. The Divine Liturgy begins at 5 pm and you should plan on the banquet ending at about 9 pm. Parishioners who are not able to drive at night are to contact Father Robert so that rides may be worked out for you. All parishioners should submit their responses to the parish office or Bob or Janet Greenwell (619-644-3600) as soon as possible. Ask Father Robert if you need another response card. We have some extras. Janet and Bob appreciate all those who have been timely in their response. The banquet is really shaping up into a grand event! We all need to be present.

Divine Liturgy, according to a new parish norm, is not being scheduled earlier than 9 am. (Also note that hall hours are now from 10 am to 2 pm on the regular days.) It is hoped that these time changes will increase participation in the weekday life of the parish, especially on all Simple, Solemn, and Obligatory Feasts of the year. Folks with flexible schedules should make a very strong effort to sanctify these days by attending the liturgy of the Church here at Holy Angels. Adults with adjustable work schedules and parents of children who are home-schooled or in charter schools should be sure to make the weekday life of the Church a part of family life as much as possible.

Commemorative Shirts for our Golden Jubilee are being produced to celebrate this great year in the history of our parish. Please give thought to purchasing one or more commemorative “polo” shirts by filling out a form and turning it in with payment (to “Holy Angels Church”) to Mike or Linda Rusnak who are coordinating this project and who can answer any questions. Forms are available in the church narthex. Shirts are in white and burgundy. All orders must be turned in by next Sunday, 6 April. Thank you!

San Diego’s abandoned and neglected children need you! Volunteers visit and lend support to the children, interview all parties involved, and make recommendations to the court. Information sessions will be held on Wednesday 2 April, 16 April, and 7 May. Call “Voices for Children” at 858-569-2019 or visit www.speakupnow.org if you wish to help.

Alive in Christ: The Eparchial Vocations Office announces the 6^th Annual “Alive in Christ” Retreat that will take place Saturday to Tuesday, 5 to 8 July 2008. This ascetical boot camp will take place on Palomar Mountain. Young men and boys from 7 to 17 years of age, and their fathers, are invited to attend. Boys under 11 years require their fathers’ attendance. The camp aims at helping young men mature in their Catholic faith and a life of authentic Christian discipleship by means of an intensive spiritual program coupled with recreation and friendship building. Application forms will be found in the narthex information rack and are due in, with tuition, by May 1^st. See Fr. Robert for further details.

More programs for youth: The ByzanTEEN Youth Rally for 2008 will be in Chicago from 31 July to 3 August. Forms are in the narthex and are due in, with tuition, by July 1^st. The Myrrh-bearers girl and women’s retreat forms and tuition are due in to Phoenix by June 1^st. Let’s see many of our youth participate!

The National Catholic Singles Conference is thee singles event of 2008! It will be held at the Lincolnshire Marriot Resort in Illinois from the 25^th to 27^th of April. Featured speakers include Father Thomas Loya of our Byzantine Catholic Church in the Chicago area. He specializes in speaking on the “Theology of the Body.” For more information and to register, please visit www.nationalcatholicsingles.com or call 815-828-5094.