Prayers
In your prayers please continue to remember Metropolitan Antony, Archbishop Daniel, Fr. Gregory, catechumens (Rob & Stacy M., Michael F., Nicholas M., Michael H., James T., Tom B., and Nicholas & Taylor R.), new mothers and babies, the betrothed, the married, 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
Choir Practice
There will be choir practice tonight, Tuesday, 25 November 2025, at 6:30pm, at the Mukai home. Please see Peggy for more details.
Wednesday Catechumen & Inquirer Class
The Wednesday Catechumen/Inquirer Class will meet on Wedneaday, 26 November 2025, at 7:00pm. All are welcome!
Children's Church School and St. Nicholas Visit
The next children's church school class will be Sunday, 30 November 2025. Fr. Gregory will lead the session with the older children and Caitlin B. will lead the session for the younger group.
The following Sunday, 07 December 2025, there will be a special visit from St. Nicholas during coffee hour!
Vespers and Liturgy - 25th Sunday after Pentecost and the Feast of the Holy and All-praised Apostle Andrew the First-Called
This coming Sunday, 30 November 2025, is the 25th Sunday after Pentecost and the Feast of the Holy and All-praised Apostle Andrew the First-Called (+62). Also commemorated on this day are St. Sebastian Dabovich (+1940) and St. Frumentius, Archbishop of Abyssinia (Ethiopia—ca. +380), among others.
The readings for this Sunday are:
- 1st Epistle to the Corinthians 4.9-16 (for St. Andrew)
- Gospel According to St. John. 1.35-51 (for St. Andrew)
- Epistle to the Ephesians 4.1-6 (Epistle)
- Gospel According to St. Luke 10.25-37 (Gospel)
Join us for Vespers on Saturday, 29 November 2025, at 6pm and the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 30 November 2025, at 9am.
Do not forsake prayer, for just as the body becomes weak when it is deprived of food, so also the soul when it is deprived of prayer draws nigh to weakness and death.
Sacrament of Chrismation
Mark your calendars and join us as Nicholas M. and Michael H. will receive the Sacrament of Chrismation (“the seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit”) in December:
- Chrismation of Nicholas M. on Sunday, 07 December 2025, at 8:30 am
- Chrismation of Michael H. on Sunday, 21 December 2025, at 8:30 am
Charity Pantry - Socks, Hats, and Gloves
As we enter the colder weather, a reminder that 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.
Coffee Hour Signup Reminder
If you enjoy coffee hour on Sundays after the Liturgy, please consider signing up to be a coffee hour sponsor. Pair with a friend and take a slot! The more people signed up, the lighter the load. Men are welcomed and encouraged to sign up!
See Tracey Hand for more details.
St. Nicholas Festival
See the flyer below for the 2026 pan-Orthodox St. Nicholas festival on 13 December 2025 at Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church in Baltimore, MD. Games and activities start at 3pm. Vespers to follow at 5pm.
Looking Ahead: At a Glance
- Bible study on 03 December 2025, at 7:00pm
- Vespers, Sunday, 06 December 2025, at 6:00pm
- Chrismation of Nicholas M., Sunday, 07 December 2025, at 8:30 am
- Divine Liturgy, Sunday, 07 December 2025, at 9:00 am
- Visit from St. Nicholas, Sunday, 07 December 2025,during coffee hour
- Chrismation of Michael H., Sunday, 21 December 2025, at 8:30 am