Looking Ahead

As established by the Councils of St. Michael’s Church and Nativity the Theotokos Church, the Parish Annual Meeting will take place following the Divine Liturgy on the second Sunday of every November at the church hosting services that weekend. Those...

Health Reminders

Keep in the mind the following so we can all be as healthy as possible this Great Lent: If you are ill, please stay home.If sickness keeps you away from church for multiple weeks, let Fr. Alex know so he can bring the healing Sacraments to you.The wearing of masks...

Preparing for Presanctifieds

A typical practice for preparing to receive at the Presanctified Liturgy is for the faithful to not eat anything after the Wednesday or Friday morning meal until the absolute fast is broken with Holy Communion. At a minimum, restrain from all food and drink from noon...

Confessions

CONFESSIONS are heard by Fr. Alexander before each Presanctified Liturgy beginning at 5:30pm, after each Saturday Great Vespers, and by appointment. Father David has offered to continue hearing Confessions as well. (As a courtesy, please let Fr. Alex know if you have...

The Four Levels of Mission

Missiologists speak of four concentric circles of missionary activity, originating with one’s soul and extending to the foreign mission field. This Lent, we have an opportunity to support each of these levels, bringing the Gospel to ourselves, to our...

About This Week

GREAT LENT OFFICIALLY BEGAN last night with Forgiveness Vespers. This week in the Church is called Clean Week, during which there remains an emphasis on forgiveness, but also on the spiritual cleansing that takes place in the soul through increased fasting (which for...