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United Church Congregation Invites Community To Join In Commemoration And Celebration Of Easter Week!

The United Church will join other congregations in the community for the Easter sunrise celebration at 6:15 a.m., at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Larry Luck

By GEORGIA STRICKFADEN
Publicity Chair
The United Church of Los Alamos

The congregation of The United Church of Los Alamos joyfully invites everyone in the community to join in the commemoration and celebration of the Easter week!

Resurrection Sunday is preceded by Holy Week including the Maundy Thursday, April 14, Upper Room communion Tenebrae service at 7 p.m., in Graves Hall at The United Church at 2525 Canyon Road.

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Saint Job Of Pochaiv Invites Community To Holy Week Svcs.

St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church at 1319 Trinity Dr. Courtesy photo

St. Job of Pochaiv News:

The community is invited to attend Holy week services at Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church at 1319 Trinity Dr.

Holy Week and Pascha Calendar 2022

Schedule

Friday April 15

  • 5:30 p.m. Vespers for Lazarus Saturday

Saturday, April 16

  • 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy for Lazarus Saturday
  • 5:30 p.m. Vespers for Palm Sunday

Sunday, April 17

  • 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy for Palm Sunday

Monday, April 18

  • 5:30 p.m. Bridegroom Matins

Tuesday, April 19

  • 5:30 p.m. Bridegroom Matins

Wednesday, April 20

  • 5:30 p.m. Bridegroom Matins
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Posts From The Road: Route 66 In Williams, Arizona

Downtown Diner: A popular diner is ready to open for patrons in downtown Williams, Ariz. The town has embraced the tourism industry and thrives as a Historic Route 66 destination and the Gateway to the Grand Canyon. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Grand Canyon Railway: The Grand Canyon Railway returns to Williams in the early evening after a trip to the Grand Canyon. The train runs daily throughout the year. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Route 66 was America’s first “superhighway” and served the country’s travelers well Read More

Entire Community Invited To Easter At Freedom Church

Sunday, April 17 FREEDOM KIDS: Come join Freedom Kids on Easter Sunday! All Elementary kids will have a BLAST at Freedom Kids on Easter Sunday (11 a.m.) with more games, prizes, Easter story, and more! Courtesy/FCLA

Saturday, April 16 EGG HUNT: The whole family will have a blast with a massive Egg Hunt with 20,000 Easter Eggs at Ashely Pond Park. The event will start at 10 a.m. with inflatable bounce houses, raffle prizes and more) and the Egg Hunt will start at 10:45 a.m. Courtesy/FCLA Read More

Fr. Glenn: Fair Weather Friends

By Fr. Glenn Jones:

You may have seen last week various videos of former President Obama’s warm reception at the White House. Whether a supporter or critic of the President, it was sad to see Biden seemingly ignored by the same persons who had feted him only a little more than a year ago in the campaign. His administration now beset with problems like inflation, possible recession looming, the Ukraine war and low approval scores, his true friends seemed nowhere to be found. The President may have recalled Walter Winchell: “A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.”

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MFA Annual Report Highlights Growing Impact Of And Need For Affordable Housing

MFA Executive Director/CEO Isidoro Hernandez

MFA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) assisted more than 25,000 New Mexicans last year.

This is a nearly 46 percent increase from 2020, with housing services that ranged from down-payment assistance and affordable mortgages to homelessness assistance and prevention, weatherization and home rehabilitation, COVID-19 relief assistance, and programs that create new affordable housing units, according to figures from MFA’s 2021 Annual Report.

“The impact of, and the need for, safe, quality, affordable housing Read More

National Work Zone Awareness Week Runs April 11-15

Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval

NMDOT News:

Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down

SANTA FE – National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is held each spring to raise awareness as roadway work gets into full swing. The goal is to remind everyone to pay attention as they approach and drive through or past work zones so both motorists and roadway workers remain safe.

Drivers are urged to slow down, eliminate distractions, don’t tailgate, stay calm, be patient and move over to avoid roadway workers and their equipment. This year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week theme is ‘Work Zones are a Sign Read More

La Vista Church To Host Easter Sensory Experience

La Vista Church of the Nazarene at 15 Grand Canyon Dr. in White Rock. Courtesy/LVCN

La Vista Church of the Nazarene News:

It’s not just words on a page. It’s the most important event in history. Join La Vista Church to experience Easter in a new way. Engage all five senses in interactive stations to experience the days leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection.

Easter Sensory Experience

  • April 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; and
  • April 17, 1-2 p.m.

La Vista Church is at 15 Grand Canyon Dr. in White Rock.

Childcare is available 5:30-6:30 p.m. April 15, for a suggested donation of $1 per child so parents can Read More