The Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple is celebrated on December 4. On this day, we remember how Saints Joachim and Anna joyously brought the three-year-old Mary to the Temple, fulfilling their vow to dedicate their daughter to the service of God. The Virgin Mary grew up in the pious community surrounding the Temple, reading Holy Scripture, praying, and deepening her love of God. In the troparion we sing, “The Virgin appears in the temple of God, in anticipation proclaiming Christ to all.”
On December 19, we celebrate St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The pious parents of St. Nicholas also vowed to dedicate their son to the service of God, and he showed his future as a wonderworker from infancy. Through his prayers and intercession, many were saved. He led his flock with kindness, helped those in need, and gave his inheritance to the poor. We sing, “O Father and Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ God that our souls may be saved.”
St. Nicholas Day is also the 36th anniversary of the ordination of Father Rostyslav, the Rector of our Parish. We congratulate Father and pray that God may grant him many years!
Thank you to those who continue to financially support our church. Your donations are vital to the upkeep and maintenance of our church and to keeping our church open and active for our parish community. With 2025 coming to a close, please consider making an additional end-of-year donation.
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We look forward to seeing you in church this month on Sundays and for these special services and activities:
- Dec. 4, Entry of Theotokos. Vespers on Wednesday at 6 pm and Liturgy on Thursday at 10 am.
- Dec. 19, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Vespers on Thursday at 6 pm and Liturgy on Friday at 10 am.
- Dec. 20, Volunteer Clean Up Day. 9 am to 3 pm. Please volunteer for a few hours to help clean and prepare the church for the upcoming Nativity services.
