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

22 July 2025 at 06:30

Glory to Jesus Christ!

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:

  • 2 Timothy 2.1-10 (Epistle, Saint)
  • John 15.17-16.2 (Gospel, Saint)
  • Romans 15.1-7 (Epistle)
  • Matthew 9.27-35 (Gospel)
 

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

  • Choir practice on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, at 6:30pm.
  • Parish Council Meeting on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, at 7:30pm.
  • Vespers on Saturday, 26 July 2025, at 6pm.
  • Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 27 July 2025, at 9:00am.
  • Budgetary and Metropolitan’s Visit Planning Meeting, Sunday, 27 July 2025, during coffee hour.
  • Dormition Fast, 01 August through 14 August.
  • Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, Wednesday, 06 August 2025.
  • Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, Friday, 15 August 2025.
  • Archpastoral visit with Metropolitan Antony on Sunday, 17 August 2025.

Filed Under: News

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

8 July 2025 at 07:00

Glory to Jesus Christ!

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:

  • Hebrews 13.7-16 (Epistle, Commemoration of the Fathers)
  • John 17.1-13 (Gospel, Commemoration of the Fathers)
  • Romans 10.1-10 (Epistle)
  • Matthew 8.28-9.1 (Gospel)
 

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

  • Choir practice at the Mukai home on Tuesday, 08 July 2025.
  • Vespers on Saturday, 11 July 2025, at 6pm.
  • Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 12 July 2025, at 9:00am.
  • Metropolitan’s Visit Planning Meeting, Sunday, 20 July 2025, during coffee hour.
  • Dormition Fast, 01 August through 14 August.
  • Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, Wednesday, 06 August 2025.
  • Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, Friday, 15 August 2025.
  • Archpastoral visit with Metropolitan Antony on Sunday, 17 August 2025.

Filed Under: News

Saturday Vespers Cancelled for 5 July 2025

4 July 2025 at 10:05

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Please note that Vespers for Saturday, 05 July 2025, has been cancelled.

Sunday morning, 06 July, will proceed as normal with the Prayer of the Hours at 8:45am and the Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

Please join us. All are welcome!

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Vespers

Weekly Update: 4th Sunday after Pentecost

30 June 2025 at 11:30

Glory to Jesus Christ!

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:

  • Romans 6.18-23 (Epistle)
  • Matthew 8.5-13 (Gospel)
 

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

  • Choir practice at the Mukai home on Tuesday, 01 July 2025.
  • Vespers on Saturday, 05 July 2025, at 6pm.
  • Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 06 July 2025, at 9:00am.
  • Dormition Fast, 01 August through 14 August.
  • Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, Friday, 15 August 2025.
  • Archpastoral visit with Metropolitan Antony on Sunday, 17 August 2025.

Filed Under: News

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

23 June 2025 at 08:30

Glory to Jesus Christ!

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:

  • 2 Corinthians 11.21–12.9 (Epistle, Apostles)
  • Matthew 16.13–19 (Gospel, Apostles)
  • Romans 5.1–10 (Epistle)
  • Matthew 6.22–33 (Gospel)

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

  • The Apostles’ Fast (also called the Fast of Sts. Peter and Paul), 16 June 2025 – 28 June 2025
  • Choir practice at the Mukai home on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
  • Vespers on Saturday, 28 June 2025, at 6pm.
  • Chrismation of Tyra D. and Jimmy S. on 29 June 2025 at 8:30am.
  • Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 29 June 2025, at 9:00am
  • Archpastoral visit with Metropolitan Antony on 17 August 2025.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: choir practice, chrismation, Divine Liturgy, Peter & Paul, Vespers

Weekly Update: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost and the Synaxis of the Saints of North America

17 June 2025 at 13:06

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Prayers
In your prayers please continue to remember our catechumens, new mothers, the sick, the poor, 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
Please note that the scheduled choir practice for this evening, Tuesday, 17 June 2025 at 6:30pm, is being held at the Mukai home and not at the church. Please contact Peggy for details.

Catechumen’s Class
This Wednesday, 18 June 2025 at 7:00pm, will be the last catechumen class of the current session. Dates and times for the next set of classes will be forthcoming.

Baptism and Chrismation
Join us on Sunday, 22 June 2025 at 8:30am, for the baptism and chrismation of Daniel B. Please continue to pray for Daniel and all catechumens as they prepare to enter the Orthodox Church.

Please note that the Divine Liturgy will start closer to 9:30am.

2nd Sunday after Pentecost
This coming Sunday, 22 June 2025, is the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, as well as the Synaxis of the Saints of North America. On this day we remember all of the saints who have lived and labored on our continent. (Synaxis, from the Greek word meaning “gathering” or “assembly” and in this case the common commemoration of a number of saints in a single service)

The readings for this Sunday are:

  • Hebrews 11.33–12.2 (Epistle, Saints)
  • Matthew 4:25-5:12 (Gospel, Saints)
  • Romans 2:10-16 (Epistle)
  • Matthew 4:18-23 (Gospel)

As the bountiful harvest of Your sowing of salvation, / the lands of North America offer to You, O Lord, all the saints who have shone in them. / By their prayers keep the Church and our land in abiding peace / through the Theotokos, O most Merciful One.
— Troparion for the Synaxis of the Saints of North America

St. Olga of Alaska, first female Orthodox saint in North America (+1979, canonized 2023. Feast day 27 October)

Apostles Fast
The Apostles Fast is upon us. This fast, also commonly called the Fast of Sts. Peter and Paul, occurs from the second Monday after Pentecost until the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul on 29 June. It varies in length due to its dependency on the date of Pascha. By the 5th century, this fast was attested to in both the East and the West. St. Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome (+461), described the fast as a way of tempering the post-Paschal joy of the Spirit with watchfulness.

This Week and Looking Ahead

  • The Apostles’ Fast (also called the Fast of Sts. Peter and Paul), 16 June 2025 – 28 June 2025
  • Choir practice at the Mukai home on Tuesday, 17 June 2025.
  • Catechumen’s class on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, at 7pm.
  • Vespers on Saturday, 22 June 2025, at 6pm.
  • Baptism and chrismation of Daniel B. on 22 June 2025 at 8:30am.
  • Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 23 June 2025, at approximately 9:30am (time moved back due to baptism)
  • Chrismation of Tyra D. and Jimmy S. on 29 June 2025 at 8:30am.
  • Archpastoral visit with Metropolitan Antony on 17 August 2025.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: baptism, chrismation, Divine Liturgy

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