Upcoming Baptisms at 4EOC
Glory to Jesus Christ! Join us next week, Sunday, 02 November 2025, for the Service of Holy Baptism of Josie M., Robbie M., Jacob M., and Cooper M. The service will begin at 8:30am. The Divine Liturgy will immediately follow.
The following Sunday, 09 November 2025, the baptism and chrismation of Theodore H. The Service of Holy Baptism will begin at 8:30am, with the Divine Liturgy immediately following.
Choir Practice
Choir practice on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, will be at the Mukai home at 6:30pm. See Peggy for more information.
Wednesday Catechumens' Class and Bible Study
Catechumen class will resume this Wednesday, 29 October 2025, at 7:00pm. Bible Study will continue on alternate Wednesdays. The next Bible study will be on 05 November 2025 at 7:00pm.
Even if we have thousands of acts of great virtue to our credit, our confidence in being heard must be based on God’s mercy and His love for men. Even if we stand at the very summit of virtue, it is by mercy that we shall be saved.
Vespers and Liturgy - 21st Sunday after Pentecost
This coming Sunday, 02 Novemberer 2025, is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost and the commemoration of Martyrs Acindynus, Pegasius, Aphthonius, Elpidephorus, Anempodistus, and those with them, of Persia (+341) and Archimandrite Gabriel of Georgia, Confessor and Fool-for-Christ (+1995), among other saints.
The readings for this Sunday are:
- Galatians 2.16-20 (Epistle)
- Luke 8.5-15 (Gospel)
Join us for Vespers on Saturday, 01 November 2025, at 6pm and the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 02 November 2025, at 9am. The service of Holy Baptism (see note above) will begin at 8:30am on Sunday.
Prayers
In your prayers please continue to remember Metropolitan Antony, Archbishop Daniel, Fr. Gregory, 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,... — 1st Timothy 2.1
SOCKtober - Socks, Hats, and Gloves
SOCKtober as a designated month of giving is over, .... but socks, hats, gloves, as well as non-perishable food items, are still being collected for our St. Caritas (Charity) giving pantry. The pantry is routinely used by members of the surrounding community and any help is greatly appreciated. All donated pantry items can be placed in the designated bins in the restroom hallway.
A Day with St. John Chrysostom Nativity Retreat
Register here for the Nativity retreat at St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Hunt Valley, MD with Dr. David C. Ford, professor at St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary.
Coffee Hour Sign Up
Calling all potential coffee hour sponsors! We are looking for a few people to sponsor coffee hour during the first part of 2026. An online sign-up will be forthcoming if you would like to join the coffee hour sponsor rotation.
Looking Ahead: At a Glance
- Choir Practice at the Mukai home, Tuesday, 28 October 2025, at 6:30pm
- Catechumens’ Class, 29 October 2025, at 7:00pm
- Vespers, 01 November 2025, at 6:00pm
- Baptism of Josie M., Robbie M., Jacob M., and Cooper M., Sunday, 02 November 2025, at 8:30am
- Divine Liturgy, 02 November 2025, at 9:00am
- Bible Study, 05 November 2025, at 6:00pm
- Baptism of Theodore H., Sunday, 09 November 2025, at 8:30am
- Vespers for the Feast of the Entry of the Most-Holy Theotokos into the Temple, Thursday, 20 November 2025, at 6:00pm