Our parish was blessed to have a visit from Bishop Spyridon of Chicago and Mid-America on June 28. We greeted Vladika and other clergy members who served a hierarchical divine liturgy. Our church was beautifully decorated, and the sisterhood prepared a tasty meal in honor of Vladika’s visit. On Sunday, July 12 we will celebrate…
We hope our parishioners and friends are enjoying summer. We are pleased to be having a visit from Bishop Spyridon of Chicago and Mid-America on Sunday, June 28. Please come to liturgy to show a warm welcome our new bishop! While there are no special church services during the fast for the Feast of Saints…
On Pentecost we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Christ. On this day we sing: When the Most High came down and confused the tongues, He divided the nations; but when He distributed the tongues of fire He called all to unity. Therefore, with one voice, we glorify the all…
Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! We use the Paschal greeting during these weeks after Pascha, reminding us of the power and beauty of our faith in Jesus Christ. On Ascension Day, May 21, we sing, “Thou didst ascend in glory, O Christ our God, granting joy to Thy disciples by the promise of…
April 5 Palm Sunday One week before Easter, we celebrate Palm Sunday, the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, accompanied by His recognition as the Savior of the world. The celebration concludes with the blessing of palm and willow branches, symbolizing the coming universal resurrection. April 7 Tuesday Annunciation On this day, we celebrate the…
We look forward to seeing you in church for these upcoming services and activities: March 21, Memorial Saturday March 22, 4th Sunday of Great Lent, St. John of the Ladder March 28, Saturday March 29, 5th Sunday of Great Lent, St. Mary of Egypt Thank you to those who continue to financially support our church….
During Great Lent the Church helps us prepare for Pascha—the day of Christ’s Resurrection, assuring us in our future resurrection for eternal and joyful life. The Church calls us to attend special Lenten services, reminding us of the necessity during these seven weeks to fast, pray, confess our sins, and most importantly receive the sacrament…
The first week of Great Lent – the beginning of our Lenten journey to heaven – begins with us asking for forgiveness from everyone and forgiving everyone. The Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete is read on the first four evenings of Great Lent. St. Andrew wrote the canon as a personal meditation, and…
As we prepare for the start of Great Lent, we look forward to seeing you on Sundays and for these special services and activities. February 14, Memorial Saturday February 15, Meeting of Our Lord/Candlemas and Meatfare Sunday We thank those who continue to financially support our parish. Please remember that you can set up recurring…
In the feast day troparion we sing, “When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest!” We will celebrate the Baptism of our Lord and the Great Blessing of Water on January 18 and 19. We look forward to seeing you on Sundays and for Theophany. January…
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