The Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple is celebrated on December 4.\u00a0 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, \u201cThe Virgin appears in the temple of God, in anticipation proclaiming Christ to all.\u201d
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On December 19, we celebrate St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Through his prayers and intercession, many were saved.\u00a0 He led his flock with kindness, helped those in need, and gave his inheritance to the poor. We sing, \u201cO Father and Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ God that our souls may be saved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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St. Nicholas Day is also the 36th anniversary of the ordination of Father Rostyslav, the Rector of our Parish.\u00a0 We congratulate Father and pray that God may grant him many years!
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Thank you to those who continue to financially support our church.\u00a0 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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Please remember that you can set up recurring monthly donations through our website or by having your bank issue monthly checks directly to the church.\u00a0 Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n