2024 Annual Report and Annual Meeting Notice

Saint Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church in Irvona and Nativity of the Theotokos Orthodox Church in Madera will jointly conduct their Annual Meeting this Sunday, November 24, 2024, following the Divine Liturgy in Irvona. The approved agenda is listed below and the...

Invitation to Participate in National Study on Parish Life

Dear Brethren, Christ is in our midst!  I am reaching out to invite you to participate in an important study called Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations, conducted by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research. This national study aims to understand how...

Join Us for the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel!

Christ is in our midst!  The Feast of our Patron in Irvona is upon us!  Tomorrow, you are warmly invited to celebrate St. Michael the Archangel with a Vesperal Divine Liturgy* at St. Michael Orthodox Church in Irvona at 6:00 p.m. Continuing the festivities into the...

In Memoriam: Frank Bakaysa (1943-2004)

With faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and hope in the Resurrection, we share the news of the unexpected passing of Frank Bakaysa, a beloved member of our church in Irvona. Frank fell asleep in the Lord peacefully at his home yesterday, Monday, October...

Archpastoral Visit & Potluck Sign-Up this Sunday in Irvona

Christ is in our midst!  You are warmly invited to sign up for this Sunday’s potluck meal following the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in Irvona, celebrated in conjunction with an official visit of His Eminence, Archbishop Melchisedek. His Eminence will be officially...

June Panikhida Postponed Until Next Sunday, June 9

Due to an oversight, the panikhida for June was not included in the weekly announcements. As a result, the monthly memorial service will be rescheduled to next Sunday, June 9, following the Divine Liturgy. A running list of names for the June Panikhida is available...