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
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!
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:
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)
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
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!)
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.
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.