Glory to Jesus Christ!
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Prayers
In your prayers please continue to remember our catechumens (Rob & Stacy M. and children, Michael F., Nicholas M., Michael H., James T., Tom B., and Nicholas & Taylor R.), new mothers and babies, the sick, the poor, travelers, those impacted by war and calamities, our country, and those in need.
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men,... — Epistle of 1st Timothy 2.1
Choir Practice
Choir practice on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, will be at the Mukai home at 6:30pm. See Peggy for more information.
Catechumens' Class & Bible Study
There will be no catechumen class on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, due to Fr. Gregory's attendance at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA 24th Regular Sobor.
The Bible study scheduled for the following Wednesday, 22 October 2025, is also cancelled.
Catechumen class will resume on 29 October 2025 followed by the Bible study on 07 November 2025.
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA 24th Regular Sobor
Fr. Gregory, Jacob C., and Brian D. will attend the 24th Regular Sobor (i.e., clergy-laity council) of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA in South Bound Brook, New Jersey, on 16-19 October 2025. Please keep them in your prayers as they travel and participate in the Sobor.
Vespers Cancelled for Saturday, 18 October 2025
Due to participation in the Sobor, Vespers for Saturday, 18 October 2025 is cancelled.
19th Sunday after Pentecost
This coming Sunday, 19 October 2025, is the 19th Sunday after Pentecost and the commemoration of the Prophet Joel (ca. +800 B.C.). and the Translation of the Relics of the Venerable John, Abbot of Rila, Bulgaria (+1238), among others.
The readings for this Sunday are:
• 2 Corinthians 11:31-12:9 (Epistle)
Bishop's Visit
Metropolitan Antony made a welcomed archpastoral visit to our parish this past Sunday, 05 October 2025. The Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was served, followed by a wonderful luncheon.
Thank you to everyone who cleaned the church in advance, supplied food for the luncheon, and help break down tables afterwards.
In your prayers, please continue to pray for Metropolitan Antony, Archbishop Daniel, and our Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA.
Looking Ahead
- Catechumens Class, 29 October 2025, at 7:00pm
- Vespers, 01 November 2025, at 6:00pm
- Divine Liturgy, 02 November 2025, at 9:00am, preceded by the Prayers of the Hours at 8:45am
- Bible Study, 05 November 2025, at 6:00pm