Glory to Jesus Christ!
Thanks to the overflowing generosity of many, we have exceeded our $15K goal toward our Church Roof Campaign!
Beginning next week (Bright Tuesday, 07 May), a roofing crew will begin to put a new roof on our church building. This next phase will also include new soffit under the porch and eaves of the church, as well as new gutters and downspouts.
Again, a heartfelt thank you to all of the members, family, and friends of our parish who contributed.
Glory to Jesus Christ!
To our family, friends, and neighbors who are celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ today, 31 March, we wish you a blessed Easter!
The Orthodox Church, which arrives at a different date for Pascha (Easter), will celebrate the Great and Holy Feast with much joy this year on 05 May 2024.
Regarding the time difference:
“Although the Orthodox Church and the Western Churches both continue to follow the formula of [the Council of ] Nicaea for the determination of Pascha/Easter, the differences in their respective dates of celebration stem largely from the use of different calendars (Julian vs. Gregorian) and different methods of scientific calculation so as to ascertain the vernal equinox and the vernal full moon”. — from the article Some Common Misperceptions about the Date of Pascha/Easter by Prof. John Fotopoulos.
Next year, 2025, the Great Feast of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Pascha/Easter) will be celebrated on the common date of 20 April.
Glory to Jesus Christ!
On this joyous day, 25 March, we wish everyone a blessed Feast of the Annunciation of our Most Holy Lady, Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary!
Today is the beginning of our salvation, | the revelation of the eternal mystery! | The Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin | as Gabriel announces the coming of Grace. | Together with him let us cry to the Theotokos: | Hail, O Full of Grace, | the Lord is with You!
— Troparion (short hymn) for the Feast of the Annunciation
Glory to Jesus Christ!
As we now enter into the Great Fast, see here for our printable schedule of services for Great Lent, Holy Week, and Pascha.
Please join us. All are welcome!
Glory to Jesus Christ!
Please join us on Sunday, 17 March 2024, for the Divine Liturgy followed by the Rite of Forgiveness, after which we will enter into the Great Fast (Great Lent).
All are welcome!
About the Rite of Forgiveness:
“… on the very threshold of the Great Fast, at Vespers on the Sunday of Forgiveness, there is a special ceremony of mutual reconciliation: for without love towards others there can be no genuine fast. And this love for others should not be limited to formal gestures or to sentimental feelings, but should issue in specific acts of almsgiving. … It is to give not only our money but our time, not only what we have but what we are; it is to give a part of ourselves”. — from The Meaning of the Great Fast, The Lenten Triodion. Mother Mary and Archimandrite Kallistos Timothy Ware (St. Tikhon’s Seminary Press, 2002).
Glory to Jesus Christ!
Dear members and friends of Four Evangelists Orthodox Church,
Due to the kindness and generosity of all who have supported our recently launched Church Roof Campaign, we are happy to report that our fund is now at $10,080! We are getting closer to our goal!
We humbly thank you for your continued support!
