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, 02 December 2025, at 6:30pm, at the Mukai home. Please see Peggy for more details.
Wednesday Bible Study
Bible study will meet on Wednesday, 03 December 2025, at 7:00pm. Bring your Bible or grab one from the parish library. All are welcome!
St. Nicholas Visit
This coming Sunday, 07 December 2025, there will be a special visit from St. Nicholas during coffee hour!
And don’t forget that Saturday, 06 December 2025, is the Feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker! Make sure your shoes are set out the night before… you never know what might happen!
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
Vespers and Liturgy - 26th Sunday after Pentecost
This coming Sunday, 07 December 2025, is the 26th Sunday after Pentecost and the commemoration of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan (+397) and St John the Faster of the Kyiv Caves (+12th c.), among others.
The readings for this Sunday are:
- Epistle to the Ephesians 5.8-19 (Epistle)
- Gospel According to St. Luke 12.16-21 (Gospel)
Join us for Vespers on Saturday, 06 December 2025, at 6pm and the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 07 December 2025, at 9am. (Please note that the Chrismation of Nicholas M. will begin at 8:30am)
Omnia Christus est nobis! (To us Christ is all!) If you have a wound to heal, he is the doctor; if you are parched by fever, he is the spring; if you are oppressed by injustice, he is justice; if you are in need of help, he is strength; if you fear death, he is life; if you desire Heaven, he is the way; if you are in the darkness, he is light.... Taste and see how good is the Lord: blessed is the man who hopes in him!"
Greeter Signup
As our parish is grows (Glory to God!), we are trying out a new greeter role to offer a hello to new visitors, point them to a copy of our visitors service book, guide them to a seat/spot in the nave, etc. If any member of the St. Basil Brotherhood would like to be a greeter, see Brian D. for more information.
December greeters:
- 07 December - Mike H.
- 14 December - Brian D.
- 21 December - Dan B.
- 24 December - Dan B.
- 25 December - open slot
- 28 December - open slot
Christmas Caroling
We will be making our annual visit to the Nichols Nursing Home in Edgewood, MD to sing Christmas carols to the residents on 21 December 2025 following coffee hour. We will also be giving lap blankets to the residents during our visit. If you would like to financially support this effort, please see Lee Ann F. for more details. (a big thank you to Lee Ann for spearheading this effort and to Peggy M. for leading the singing!)
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
- Catechumen class on 10 December 2025, at 7:00pm
- Vespers, Saturday, 13 December 2025, at 6:00pm
- Divine Liturgy, Sunday, 14 December 2025, at 9:00 am
- Chrismation of Michael H., Sunday, 21 December 2025, at 8:30 am
- Christmas caroling at the Nichols Nursing Home following coffee hour, Sunday, 21 December 2025