Christ is risen from the dead,
trampling down death by death,
and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!
— Paschal Troparion
Christ is Risen!
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Great & Holy Pascha
Glory to Jesus Christ!
Please join us tonight (Saturday, 4 May) as we begin our celebration of Great & Holy Pascha – the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ – with the Midnight Office at 11:30pm, followed immediately by Paschal Matins and the Paschal Divine Liturgy.
We will conclude with our customary blessing of the baskets as we break the fast together as a parish family.
All are welcome and invited to join us on this joyous Feast of feasts!
Goal Exceeded on Church Roof Campaign
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.
A Blessed Easter to …
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.
Feast of the Annunciation of our Most Holy Lady, Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
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
2024 Great Lent, Holy Week, and Pascha
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!
