Christ is Born! Glorify Him!
To all a blessed Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ!
Today the Virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One, / and the earth offers a cave to the Unapproachable One! / Angels with shepherds glorify Him. / The wise men journey with a star, / since for our sake the Pre-Eternal God was born as a young Child.
—Kontakion for the Feast of the Nativity
Glory to Jesus Christ!
If you are interested in an informal, low-pressure, men’s night out to have a drink, some food, and good conversation, please join us at Buontempo Bros Pizza in Bel Air on Friday, 24 January, at 6:30pm.
For more information please email Brian D. at brianlee.davis@gmail.com.
Christ is Baptized! In the Jordan!
This coming Sunday, 12 January 2025 (Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord), will be a potluck luncheon coffee hour. If you have a favorite or special dish you would like to share, please do. Please note, this is not required! All are welcome to the potluck luncheon.
Please note also that following the Divine Liturgy, we will pray the 40 day Panakhyda (memorial service) for +Mary Kietzman, who departed this life on 04 December 2024. Please continue to keep +Mary, along with her family and friends, in your prayers.
Glory to Jesus Christ!
A few announcements for Sunday, 5 January 2025, Forefeast of the Theophany of Jesus Christ:
During the Liturgy there will be a special Children’s Sermon.
Following the Liturgy we will serve the Great Blessing of the Water for the Feast of Theophany. Everyone is encouraged to bring a container to take some blessed water for home use.
In conclusion, we will pray the 40 day Panikhyda for +Kyle Czumak, followed up by a luncheon for the parish provided by the Czumak family.
All are welcome!
When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan, / the worship of the Trinity was made manifest. / For the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee, / and called Thee His beloved Son; / and the Spirit in the form of a dove / confirmed the truthfulness of His word. / O Christ our God, Who hast revealed Thyself / and hast enlightened the world, glory to Thee!
— Troparion for the Feast of the Theophany
Glory to Jesus Christ!
Please join us as we celebrate the joyous Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ during this most wonderful time of the year! All are welcome!
Christmas services:
Tuesday, 24 December 2024 at 7pm – Great Compline for the Feast of the Nativity in the Flesh of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
Wednesday, 25 December 2024 at 9am – Festal Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Nativity in the Flesh of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, * has shone to the world as the light of wisdom. * For by it those who worshipped the stars * were taught by a star to adore Thee, * the Sun of Righteousness, * and to know Thee, the Orient from on high. * O Lord, glory to Thee.
— Troparion for the Feast of the Nativity
Glory to Jesus Christ!
On Sunday, 22 December 2024, following the Divine Liturgy and our parish coffee hour, we will be caroling for the residents of the Nichols Senior Care at 1111 Hanson Road in Edgewood, Maryland.
If you are able, please join us! No singing talent necessary.
Please see Peggy Mukai for details.
