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Blessing of Backpacks

23 August 2024 at 10:15

Glory to Jesus Christ!

As another academic year begins, we will be praying for those returning to school with our annual Blessing of the Backpacks following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 25 August 2024.

Whether student, teacher, or staff, please bring your backpack or bag to be blessed before returning to the classroom! All ages welcome!

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Vespers Canceled for Saturday, 24 August 2024

23 August 2024 at 09:58

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Please note that due to Fr. Gregory’s out-of-town travel this weekend, Vespers will be canceled for Saturday, 24 August 2024.

We will continue our worship together with the Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning at 9:00am, followed by our annual Blessing of the Backpacks for returning students.

As always, all are welcome!

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A Blessed Feast of the Dormition – 15 August

15 August 2024 at 06:30

Glory to Jesus Christ!

A blessed Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God to all!


In giving birth you preserved your virginity, * in falling asleep you did not forsake the world, O Theotokos. * You were translated to life, O Mother of Life, * and by your prayers, you deliver our souls from death.
— Troparion for the Feast of the Dormition

THE DORMITION OF THE VIRGIN MARY, Crete, iconographer Andreas Ritzos (1421—1492)

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Vespers for the Feast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary

11 August 2024 at 17:00

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Mark your calendars and please join us on Wednesday, 14 August 2024, at 6pm, as we end the Dormition Fast together with the celebration of Vespers for the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God (15 August).

All are welcome!


In giving birth you preserved your virginity, | in falling asleep you did not forsake the world, O Theotokos. | You were translated to life, O Mother of Life, | and by your prayers, you deliver our souls from death.
— Troparion for the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God

DORMITION OF THE MOST HOLY MOTHER OF GOD. Holy Trinity Church, Sopoćani Monastery, Novi Pazar, Serbia. (1271-1274)

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IOCC School Kit Drive

10 August 2024 at 13:00

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Dear Friends,

We are once again collecting basic school essentials for the IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) School Kits.  The following items are needed for each kit:

  • 1 pair of blunt metal scissors (rounded tip)
  • 3  70-page spiral-bound notebooks. No loose-leaf pages.
  • 30 centimeter (12 inch) ruler
  • 1 handheld pencil sharpener
  • 6 pencils with erasers. Please do not buy pencils that have been sharpened.
  • 1 large 2 1/2″ eraser
  • 1 box of 24 crayons

We will collect items through August 31st and assemble them September 1st and 8th.  They may be put in the plastic box in the hall by the bathrooms.

Thank you for participating in this collection, which helps children around the world!

For more information, please see kit coordinator Peggy Mukai.


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Vespers Canceled for Saturday, 10 August 2024

9 August 2024 at 19:06

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Please note that due to Fr. Gregory’s out-of-town travel this weekend, Vespers will be canceled for Saturday, 10 August 2024.

We will continue our worship together with the Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning at 9:00am.

As always, all are welcome!

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