Saturday was a very busy day at St. Sophia parish! Pierogie pinchers showed up first thing in the morning, by mid-day pysanky writers joined them in the parish hall, and by the afternoon the preparations for the Shevchenko celebration were underway! It was wonderful to see so many people together!

Here are just a few pictures from the activities. There’s another Pysanky workshop next Saturday on March 31 from 1-5 for any interested. We had a good number of visitors from all over the Metroplex, which was fabulous! (To the woman who asked what she needs to know before coming back to visit for Liturgy: Byzantine 101, What do I need to know?, What should I expect? We hope to see you again soon!)

To secure your place, RSVP to Chrystya Geremesz at 214-240-0016.

Beginner lessons are offered for children over 10 years old.  Younger students will require parental supervision. You don’t need to have prior experience to come. A donation of $5.00 per person will be accepted to offset costs for the snacks and supplies. If you would like to continue to create your eggs at home, a couple kits are still available for purchase with kitska, instructions and dye for $25 a piece.

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OF THE EASTERN CATHOLIC CHURCHES
OF THE U.S.A. and CANADA
“TOGETHER IN CHRIST”
Clergy and Laity in the vineyard of Christ….
“DIVERSITY IN MINISTRY; UNITY IN MISSION”

Theme:
SPIRITUALITY OF DISCIPLESHIP:
A CALL TO HOLINESS

Purpose:
EASTERN CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES FOR THE
PEOPLE OF GOD LIVING THE GOSPEL.
“All you who have been baptized into Christ,
have put on Christ. Alleluia”

ONE CONFERENCE IN THREE LOCATIONS!
ONE THEME! ONE PURPOSE! ONE VOICE!

Please visit the Eastern Catholic Eparchial Directors of Religious Education of the Eastern Catholic Associates’ webpage (www.eced-eca.org) for more information!

Catholic Pro-Life Committee E-Alert

October Baby: Bringing Life to Theaters March 23 If you believe that every life is beautiful and that a beautifully told story can touch hearts – and even save lives – then you will be excited about the impact that OCTOBER BABY can have when it opens in theaters on March 23.

OCTOBER BABY tells the story of Hannah, a young woman who learns that her life is much different than what she’s known up until now.  After learning she was actually adopted – after a failed abortion attempt – Hannah embarks on an incredible journey to discover her hidden past and find hope for her unknown future.  Watch trailer here.

Are you in high school or a young adult?  Then join us for: YFL Movie and Lunch (age 14+), March 24: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at AMC Stonebrier and Buca di Beppo in Frisco, $20 per person includes movie and meal (more info), RSVP: jsmith@prolifedallas.org, sponsored by Youth For Life Young Adult Afternoon at the Movies, March 25:  Lunch at 12:30 p.m. at The Whiskey Cake, Plano, and 1:55 p.m. movie at Cinemark West Plano (more info), RSVP: voices@prolifedallas.org, sponsored by Voices 4Life  Not in high school or can’t make these events, then grab a friend and enjoy anytime next weekend! Click here to buy your individual tickets.

Can a movie make a difference? Charmaine Yoest, President and CEO of Americans United for Life, says: “What a remarkable movie. This is a significant story, beautifully told. OCTOBER BABYweaves together an uplifting and inspiring look at redemption and the true meaning of love. It’s even funny too. It’s really a wonderful movie.” The producers of OCTOBER BABY have assigned 10% of the profits of the movie to the Every Life is Beautiful Fund, which will distribute funds to frontline organizations helping women facing crisis pregnancies, life-affirming adoption agencies, and those caring for orphans. *October Baby star John Schneider and film director Jon Erwin will be appearing in Dallas on April 14 at the annual pro-life dinner hosted by Bishop Kevin Farrell.  For more information and to purchase tickets to this spectacular event, visit prolifedallas.org/dinner.*