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Church Cleaning Help Needed

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In preparation for Metropolitan Antony’s visit on Sunday, 17 August 2025, we will have a general church cleaning after the Liturgy on 10 August 2025, followed by a second cleaning preceding Vespers on 16 August 2025 at 4:30 pm.

Items include cleaning the kitchen, narthex, nave, rear hallway, and restrooms.

A sign-up sheet will be posted in the church kitchen or you can contact Tracey Hand at tahand58@gmail.com or 443-617-1378 for specific details.

Thank you in advance for your help in making our place of worship clean and welcoming.

Weekly Update: 7th Sunday after Pentecost and the Commemoration of the Holy Greatmartyr and Healer St. Panteleimon

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Thank You to Fr. Robert
A heartfelt thank you to Fr. Robert Holet for filling in on 13 July 2025 while Fr. Gregory was on his vacation. 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, 22 July 2025 at 6:30pm, will be at the church.

 

Parish Council Meeting
There will be a parish council meeting at 7:30 on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, at the church.

 

7th Sunday after Pentecost and the Commemoration of the Holy Greatmartyr and Healer St. Panteleimon
Sunday, 27 July 2025, is the 7th Sunday after Pentecost. On this day we commemorate St. Panteleimon, among others. .

The readings for this Sunday are:

 

O holy prizewinner and Healer Panteleimon, / intercede with the merciful God, / that He grant unto our souls the forgiveness of our offenses.
— Troparion for St. Panteleimon

St. Panteleimon the Greatmartyr and Healer
 

Brief Budget Meeting and Planning Meeting for Metropolitan’s Visit
On Sunday, 27 July 2025, during coffee hour following the Divine Liturgy, we will have a meeting to vote on budgetary items that were on hold from our annual parish meeting.

At this time we will also discuss plans 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

Weekly Update: 5th Sunday after Pentecost and the Commemoration of the Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils

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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!

Fr. Charles Sanderson — 06 July 2025
Fr. Charles Sanderson — 06 July 2025 (photo by Alex Krowzow)
 

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:

 

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

Weekly Update: 4th Sunday after Pentecost

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Chrismation of Tyra D. and Jimmy S.
Join us in officially welcoming Tyra D. and Jimmy S. to the Orthodox Church and to our parish. Many years!

Chrismation of Tyra D. and Jimmy S. — 29 June 2025, Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul
Chrismation of Tyra D. and Jimmy S. — 29 June 2025, Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul
 

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, 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, 01 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
Fr Gregory will be on vacation for the next two weeks. Filling in will be Fr. Charles Sanderson (Sunday, 06 July 2025) and Fr. Robert Holet (Sunday, 13 July 2025).

Any changes to our services will be announced on our website calendar.

 

4th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, 06 July 2025, is the 4th Sunday after Pentecost. On this day we commemorate the Martyr Lucy, and those with her, at Rome, Venerable Sisoes the Great, and others.

The readings for this Sunday are:

 

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

Weekly Update: 3rd Sunday after Pentecost and the Feast of the Holy Glorious and All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul

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Baptism and Chrismation of Daniel B.
Join us in officially welcoming Daniel to the Orthodox Church and to our parish. Many years!

Baptism of Daniel B. — 22 June 2025 (Feast of All Saints of North America)

Prayers
In your prayers please continue to remember our catechumens (Tyra, Jimmy, Rob & Stacy, Michael, Nicholas, and Michael), new mothers, the sick, the poor, travelers, 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, 24 June 2025 at 6:30pm, will be at the Mukai home and not at the church. Please contact Peggy for details.

Chrismation
Join us on Sunday, 29 June 2025 at 8:30am, for the chrismation of Tyra D. and Jimmy S. Please continue to pray for Tyra and Jimmy and all catechumens as they prepare to enter the Orthodox Church.

3rd Sunday after Pentecost and the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul
Sunday, 29 June 2025, is the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost and the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. On this day we remember the martyrdom of the apostles in Rome.

The readings for this Sunday are:

O foremost of the Apostles and teachers of the inhabited earth, / intercede with the Master of all / to grant peace to the world and great mercy to our souls.
— Troparion for the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul

Sts. Peter and Paul

This Week and Looking Ahead