St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church

1125 N. Humphrey

Oak Park, IL 60302

2008 Holy Week Schedule

Rev. Dr. M. K. Thomas

Vicar

Rev. Dr. George Pulikkottil

Asst. Vicar

The following is the schedule of all the activities and services for Holy Week this year. We will be blessed with the presence of Rev. Dr. Sabu Kuriakose, Professor at Kottayam Theological Seminary as well as the Principal Secretary to His Holiness and with the presence of Mr. Tenny Thomas, National FOCUS Director.

Saturday, March 15^th

9:30 AM Morning Prayer

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Lenten Retreat led by Rev. Dr. Sabu Kuriakose

Sunday, March 16^th (Palm Sunday)

8:30 AM Morning Prayer & Holy Qurbana

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Evening Prayer & Devotional Address

Monday, March 17^th

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Evening Prayer & Devotional Address

Tuesday, March 18^th

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Evening Prayer & Devotional Address

Wednesday, March 19^th (Maundy Thursday)

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Evening Prayer & Maundy Thursday Holy Qurbana

Thursday, March 20^th

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Evening Prayer & Devotional Address by Tenny Thomas

Friday, March 21^st (Good Friday)

9:00 – 3:30 PM Good Friday Service

5:30 PM Evening Prayer followed by Night Vigil

Saturday, March 22^nd (Holy Saturday)

10:30 AM Morning Prayer & Holy Qurbana

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Evening Prayer & Devotional Address

Sunday, March 23^rd (Easter Sunday)

8:30 AM - Morning Prayer & Holy Qurbana

Please note: There will be Holy Confession everyday from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM,or by appointment