Glory to Jesus Christ!
Thank You to Fr. Charles
We are blessed and thankful to have had Fr. Charles Sanderson back with us for the Divine Liturgy this past Sunday while Fr. Gregory is on vacation. As many know, Fr. Charles served at Four Evangelists Orthodox Church as a deacon before being ordained to the Holy Priesthood by Archbishop Daniel on the Feast of the Nativity 2019.
Thank you!
Prayers
In your prayers please continue to remember our catechumens (Rob & Stacy, Michael, Nicholas, and Michael), new mothers and babies, the sick, the poor, travelers, those impacted by war and calamities, 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
Choir Practice
Choir practice for Tuesday, 08 July 2025 at 6:30pm, will be at the Mukai home and not at the church. Please contact Peggy for details.
Fr. Gregory on Vacation
As a reminder, Fr Gregory will be on vacation for remainder of the week. Filling in on Sunday, 13 July 2025, will be Fr. Robert Holet.
Any changes to our services will be announced on our website calendar.
5th Sunday after Pentecost and the Commemoration of the Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils
Sunday, 13 July 2025, is the 5th Sunday after Pentecost. On this day we commemorate Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils.
The readings for this Sunday are:
- Hebrews 13.7-16 (Epistle, Commemoration of the Fathers)
- John 17.1-13 (Gospel, Commemoration of the Fathers)
- Romans 10.1-10 (Epistle)
- Matthew 8.28-9.1 (Gospel)
You are most glorious, O Christ our God, / You have established the Fathers as lights upon the earth, / and through them, You have guided all of us to the true Faith! / O greatly compassionate one, glory to You.
— Troparion for Fathers of the First Six Councils
Planning Meeting for Metropolitan’s Visit
On Sunday, 20 July 2025, during coffee hour following the Divine Liturgy, we will have a meeting to plan for Metropolitan Antony’s visit on Sunday, 17 August 2025. Items to discuss include a parish cleaning date and meal coordination, among others.
Bible Study and Catechumen’s Classes
Bible study (Gospel of St. John or the Acts of the Apostles) and a new session of catechumen classes will be starting again soon. Classes will be at the church on Wednesdays on an alternating basis. Stay tuned for details!
This Week and Looking Ahead
- Choir practice at the Mukai home on Tuesday, 08 July 2025.
- Vespers on Saturday, 11 July 2025, at 6pm.
- Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 12 July 2025, at 9:00am.
- Metropolitan’s Visit Planning Meeting, Sunday, 20 July 2025, during coffee hour.
- Dormition Fast, 01 August through 14 August.
- Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, Wednesday, 06 August 2025.
- Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, Friday, 15 August 2025.
- Archpastoral visit with Metropolitan Antony on Sunday, 17 August 2025.