Christ is risen!
Prayers
In your prayers, please continue to remember our catechumens, expectant mothers (and fathers), the sick, and those in need.
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,…” — 1st Epistle of St. Timothy 2.1
Sunday of the Blind Man (6th Sunday of Pascha)
This coming Sunday, 25 May 2025, is the Sunday of the Blind Man and the 6th Sunday of Pascha. Also commemorated on this day is the Third Finding of the Honorable Head of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptizer John (c. 850), among others.
The readings for this Sunday are:
- 2 Corinthians 4.6–15 (Epistle, Forerunner)
- Matthew 11.2–15 (Gospel, Forerunner)
- Acts 16.16–34 (Epistle)
- John 9.1–38 (Gospel)
I come to You, O Christ, / blind from birth in my spiritual eyes / and I call to You in repentance: / You are the most radiant light of those in darkness!
— Kontakion for the Sunday of the Blind Man
This Week at Four Evangelists Orthodox Church
- Choir Practice on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, at 6:30pm at the Mukai home
- Parish Council Meeting on Thursday, 22 May 2025, at 7pm
- Vespers on Saturday, 24 May 2025, at 6pm
- Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 25 May 2025, at 9am, preceded by Prayers of the Hours at 8:45am
Looking Ahead
- Vespers for the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord on Wednesday, 28 May 2025, at 6pm
- Catechumen’s Class on Wednesday, 28 May 2025, at 7pm, following Vespers
- Vespers for the Feast of Pentecost on Saturday, 01 June 2025, at 6pm
- Festal Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Pentecost on Sunday, 02 June 2025, at 9am, preceded by Prayers of the Hours at 8:45am. Please note that following the liturgy we will pray a portion of the Kneeling Prayers for Vespers of Pentecost.
