Category archives: Newsletter

  • First Sunday of Lent A contemporary Coptic monk has said: “My doctor is Jesus Christ, my food is Jesus Christ, and my fuel is Jesus Christ.” The main theme of the spiritual diary of St. John of Kronstadt, a nineteenth-century Russian saint, is expressed through these words: “The Lord is everythin... [read more]
  • Homily on Thanksgiving by St. Basil the Great - Part Two Now, as for the fact that the Lord wept over Lazarus and the city, we have this to say: He ate and drank, not because He needed these things Himself, but so as to leave you with measures and limits by which to control the unavoidable emo... [read more]
  • Homily on Thanksgiving by St. Basil the Great - Part One You have heard the words of the Apostle, in which he addresses the Thessalonians, prescribing rules of conduct for every kind of person. His teaching, to be sure, was directed towards particular audiences; but the benefit to be derived th... [read more]
  • Thanksgiving Day Sermon Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I found this sermon that I have enjoyed reading over the Thanksgiving Holidays and decided to share it with you. May you have a Happy Thanksgiving and a Joyous Christmas. Fr. John By Katerina K. Whitley Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:... [read more]
  • Church instructions and positions instructions for Weddings, Baptism, Funerals, Memorials, and Divorce Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: There seems to be confusion or misunderstandings as to the position of our Holy Church on weddings, baptisms, funerals, memorials, and divorces. Below you w... [read more]
  • Easter Easter is drawing near at an alarming speed! Pascha is on April 8, 2017. Preparation for Holy Week as well as our annual Easter dinner will soon be underway. Please think about how you can offer your services as we prepare for this event. Most importantly, please take steps to arrange ... [read more]
  • A Preparation for Confession God does not desire the death of a sinner, but rather that he turn away from his sins and live. In the Holy Sacrament of Penance, we have the means whereby we may obtain forgiveness of our sins, and be restored to the favor of God, our heavenly Father. So that you... [read more]
  • When we reflect upon our lives, we usually remember the good, the benefits we have experienced. As Time passes, even our sadness and any burdens we have borne seem to lighten. Living our Orthodox Christianity is a life journey. It passes through mountains of joy and valleys of despair, but through i... [read more]
  • Ecclesiastical New Year September 1 For the maintenance of their armed forces, the Roman emperors decreed every fifteen years their subjects are to be taxed. This same decree was reissued every fifteen years since the Roman soldiers were obliged to serve for fifteen years. At the end of each fift... [read more]
  • Dear Brothers and sisters in Christ following is a sermon that I would like to share with you on the Fifth Sunday of Matthew that was written by Rev. Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick on July 5, 2015. In Christ Service Fr. John In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, one God. Am... [read more]
  • Service Schedule This Week & We have Received the Holy Fire Christ is Risen! Truly His Risen! Happy Mother’s Day Sunday May 14, 2017 Orthros 9:00 am. And Divine Liturgy for Sunday of the Samaritan Woman at 10:00 am. We have Received the Miracle of the Holy Fire The Holy Fire ... [read more]