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4EOC Weekly Update: Catechumen Class, Men’s Group, Leavetaking of the Feast of the Holy Cross, …

17 September 2025 at 06:15

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Catechumens’ Class
Catechumen/Inquirer class will continue on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, at 7pm. All are welcome!

Bible study will continue to alternate every other week with the Bible study. (Next Bible study on 24 September 2025 at 7pm).

 

Prayers
In your prayers please continue to remember our catechumens (Rob & Stacy and children, Michael, Nicholas, Michael, James, and Tom), new mothers and babies, the sick, the poor, travelers, those impacted by war and calamities, our country, 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

 

St. Basil Brotherhood
The Brotherhood of St. Basil the Great men’s group will meet at 2pm on Saturday, 20 September 2025, at the Davis home. Email or text Brian D. for more info!

Brotherhood of St. Basil the Great
 

Planning for Metropolitan Antony’s Visit
There will be a brief meeting during coffee hour on Sunday, 21 September 2025, to formalize details in preparation for Metropolitan Anyony’s visit on 05 October 2025. Items include luncheon details, table setup, parking, and other items.

 

15th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, 07 September 2025, is the 15th Sunday after Pentecost and the Apodosis of the Feast of the Holy Cross. The readings for this Sunday are:

  • Galatians 2:16-20
  • Mark 8:34-9:1
  • 2 Corinthians 4:6-15
  • Matthew 22:35-46

An Afterfeast is a period of celebration attached to one of the Great Feasts and several other feasts. The last day of an Afterfeast is called the Apodosis (lit. “giving-back”) of the Feast.

Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
 

This Week and Looking Ahead

  • Catechumen/Inquirers Class on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, at 7pm.
  • Brother of St. Basil the Great meeting, Saturday, 20 September 2025, at 2pm at the Davis home.
  • Vespers on Saturday, 20 September 2025, at 6pm.
  • Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 21 September 2025, at 9:00am
  • Planning meeting for Metropolitan Antony’s Visit during coffee hour, Sunday, 21 September 2025, following the Liturgy.
  • Bible Study on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, at 7pm.
  • Vespers on Saturday, 27 September 2025, at 6pm, followed by the Lesser Blessing of the Waters
  • Metropolitan Antony’s visit, Sunday, 05 October 2025
  • Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA Sobor, 16-19 October 2025

See the parish calendar for more services and events.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Brotherhood of St. Basil the Great, Divine Liturgy, Great Feast, Metropolitan Antony, Vespers

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