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Feast of the Nativity / Ordination of Fr. Dcn. Charles Sanderson to the Holy Priesthood

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Your Nativity, O Christ our God, / Has shone to the world the Light of wisdom! / For by it, those who worshipped the stars, / Were taught by a Star to adore You, / The Sun of Righteousness, / And to know You, the Orient from on High. / O Lord, glory to You!

Troparion for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord

Christmas is almost here!

Please join us on Tuesday, December 24, at 7:00pm, as we celebrate our first Christmas service with Grand Compline for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord.

The following morning, December 25, we will celebrate the Festal Divine Liturgy for the Nativity at 9:30am. During the Divine Liturgy on Christmas morning, our very own Fr. Dcn. Charles Sanderson will be ordained to the Holy Priesthood by Archbishop Daniel.

We look forward to worshiping with you at one or both of these services as we commemorate with joy and hope the birth of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world!

Icon for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord

December Bible Study

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Please join us on Tuesday, December 10 & 17, at 8:00PM as we continue our Bible study through the Gospel of St. Luke. All are welcome!

Please note that the 17th will be the last study before the Feast of the Nativity.

Feast of the Entry of the Most Holy Mother of God into the Temple

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Today is the prelude of God’s goodwill / and the prophecy of the salvation of men. / The Virgin appears openly in the temple of God / and foretells Christ to all. / So let us cry to her with loud voices: / Rejoice, thou who art the fulfillment / of the Creator’s providence.

Troparion of the Entrance of the Most Holy Mother of God into the Temple

On Thursday, November 21, our Holy Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Entry of the Most Holy Mother of God into the Temple. Please join on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00PM, as we celebrate this great occasion with the Vigil for the Feast. All are welcome!

This Feast is one of the 12 Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church and commemorates the dedication of Mary to the service of God by her righteous parents, Saints Joachim and Anna. In the Western Christian tradition this day is commonly called the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Feast of the Entry of the Most Holy Mother of God into the Temple “foretells God’s blessing for the human race, the preaching of salvation, the promise of the coming of Christ“. To learn more about this Feast, visit the article Entrance of the Theotokos to the Temple from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.

November 3rd is Potluck Sunday!

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Potluck Sunday – November 3rd

Please join us after the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, November 3rd, for our last potluck coffee hour luncheon before the beginning of the Nativity Fast. All are welcome!

Tuesday Bible Study

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Please join us on Tuesdays at 8pm – beginning October 29 – as we begin a new study through the Gospel of Saint Luke. Each study session will last approximately 1-1.5 hours. Bring your own Bible or simply use one of the Orthodox Study Bibles from the parish library. All are welcome!

What: Bible Study through the Gospel of Luke.
When: Tuesday nights at 8pm. Beginning October 29, 2019.
Where: Four Evangelists Orthodox Church, 528 N Hickory Ave., Bel Air, Maryland 21014.
Why: To draw closer to Jesus Christ as revealed in Holy Scripture!

Tuesday Evening Bible Study

SOCKtober October!

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Glory to Jesus Christ!

Dear Parish Family,

Four Evangelists is joining Harford County Government, Harford County Public Library, and We Cancerve in the annual “SOCKtober” collection drive during the month of October.   As we get into colder weather new socks, hats, mittens, and gloves of all sizes will be distributed to local individuals and families experiencing homelessness or on the brink of homelessness, and to local veteran’s organizations. 

A collection box for these items will be located in the back hall at Four Evangelists. Sunday, October 27 is the last day for this drive.

Thank you for your generosity!

SOCKtober October