PTVM Young Adults: April 2025
PTVM Young Adults
Today is the beginning of our salvation,
the revelation of the eternal mystery!
The Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin
as Gabriel announces the coming of Grace.
Together with him let us cry to the Theotokos:
Hail, O Full of Grace, the Lord is with You!
Blessed feast! с пра́здником (s’praznikom)!
What’s happening @ PTVM? At a glance:
3/29 - Lenten lecture: “Lament & Joy”
4/4 - Young adult dinner @ Aladdin Pita
4/12 - Lazarus Saturday: Divine Liturgy, pancake breakfast, palm making
Lenten lecture (Sat, Mar 29th)
Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, for Great Vespers at 6pm followed by a lecture at approximately 7pm by Fr. Nicholas Denysenko. The lecture is entitled “Lament and Joy: Orthodox Lenten Liturgy.” This is a lecture that breaks open the meaning and purpose of the Church’s Lenten worship. Refreshments provided.
Young Adult Dinner @ Aladdin Pita (Fri, Apr 4th)
Looking for a Lenten-friendly dinner option? Join the PTVM Young Adults at Aladdin Pita! We'll be enjoying delicious Middle Eastern cuisine on Friday, April 4th at 5:30 PM. Aladdin Pita, located at 3750 W 80th Ln, Merrillville, IN (Rt. 30 & Whitcomb St.), has plenty of options to help you keep your fast while enjoying a great meal. Come connect with fellow young adults for a pita party! Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/T2TwecWbcjhTACkp6
Lazarus Saturday pancake breakfast and palm making (Sat, Apr 12th)
Join us for a spiritually enriching Lazarus Saturday on April 12, 2025, as we prepare our hearts for Holy Week. We’ll begin with Divine Liturgy at 10am, followed by a delightful pancake breakfast, providing a warm and welcoming space for fellowship. After breakfast, we'll engage in the meaningful tradition of crafting crosses from palms, learning this beautiful art as we anticipate Palm Sunday. This event offers a unique opportunity to deepen your connection with the liturgical season and to strengthen your bond with our church community. All are invited to participate in this morning of worship, fellowship, and preparation.
And of course there is much more happening at PTVM as we prepare for and enter into Holy Week and Pascha! Quick links:
Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church | 8600 Grand Blvd, Merrillville, IN 46410