Holy Supper/ Velija/ Svjatyj Vecer

Saturday, December 2, 2006   4 –7 PM

Holy Resurrection Church

285 French Hill Road

Wayne, NJ 07470

You, your family and friends are cordially invited to attend a special presentation of a Holy Supper, the traditional meal served by Rusyn families on Christmas Eve.  After the welcoming toast and blessing, learn why there are twelve dishes served at this meal and of other village customs that will be told by young children. The dishes served varied from village to village depending on the foods available locally.  Sing Rusyn Christmas carols along with a chorus and enjoy the fellowship of other Rusyns. For further information, call (973) 540-0871or (973) 452-9596.

Directions:  Take Route 46 to the Riverview Drive Exit in the direction of Wayne to the traffic light at Valley Road.  At Valley Road, Riverview Drive becomes French Hill Road. Continue straight through the light onto French Hill Road and proceed up the hill. Holy Resurrection Church will be on the left.

For  reservations, please complete the form below and mail it with a check payable to the Carpatho-Rusyn Society to Ms. Audrey Brady, 70 Stone House Lane, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.  Seating is limited so please respond no later November 27.

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Members, $20……Nonmembers, $25……Children 6-12, $7.50……….Total……………