On Sunday, February 26, St. John's enjoyed a Maslenitsa hosted by Fr. Igor and Mat. Anna.  We were all treated to an extensive menu of wonderful meatless pre-Lenten foods.  Our delicious dessert was a birthday cake for Fr. Igor.  During dessert, we watched a video of a lecture by Bishop Kallistos Ware on Great Lent.  Everyone  enjoyed the delicious food and the very informative video.  Following the Maslenitsa, everyone gathered back at the church for Forgiveness Vespers.  A very meaningful way to start the Lenten fast.