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Prayers
In your prayers please continue to remember Metropolitan Antony, Archbishop Daniel, Fr. Gregory, our church family and catechumens (Nicholas & Taylor R., Rob & Stacy M., Michael F., Tom. B., James T., Samantha T., and Hunter), visitors and inquirers, new mothers and babies, the betrothed, the married, the sick, the poor, travelers, those impacted by war and calamities, our country, and all those in need.
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men,... — 1st Timothy 2.1
Wednesday Bible Study
Our regular Bible study (currently in the Gospel of St. John) will be held this week on Wednesday, 04 February 2026, at 7:00 PM. We will continue the Bible study until the beginning of Great Lent.
Chrismation of Catechumens
Glory to God! Please join us on Sunday, 08 February 2026, and 8:30 AM for the reception of Taylor, Nicholas, and Thomas into the Church by Holy Chrismation. The service will begin at 8:30.
Please continue to keep Taylor, Nicholas, and Thomas, as well as all of our catechumens, in your prayers.
Vespers and Liturgy - Sunday of the Prodigal Son
This coming Sunday, 08 February 2026, is the Sunday of the Prodigal Son and the Afterfeast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple. On this day are also commemorated the Greatmartyr Theodore Stratelates (+319) and the Prophet Zachariah (ca. +520 B.C.), among others.
The readings for this Sunday are:
- 1 Corinthians 6.12-20 (Epistle)
- Luke 15.11-32 (Gospel)
Join us for Vespers on Saturday, 07 February 2026, at 6 PM and the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 08 February 2026, and 9:00 AM.
* This current week, the week preceding the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, is fast-free.
Church Cleaning
On Saturday, 07 February 2026, at 4 PM, prior to Vespers, there will be a light-duty church cleaning for the upkeep and maintenance of our church. This will tentatively be ongoing on the first Saturday of every month. Please see Tracey Hand if you have any questions.
Upcoming Baptism
Glory to God! Please join us on Sunday, 15 February 2026, and 8:30 AM for the baptism of Michael F.
Please continue to keep Michael in your prayers in the coming days and beyond.
"..Repentance is the infirmary of the soul for those who are willfully sick..."
House Blessings
As is the custom following the Feast of Theophany, Fr. Gregory will be blessing houses during the month of February on the following dates:
- Tuesday, February 3 - 7:30 and 8:30 PM
- Thursday, February 5 - 7:30 and 8:30 PM
- Tuesday, February 10 - 7:30 and 8:30 PM
- Thursday, February 12 - 7:30 and 8:30 PM
- Thursday, February 19 - 7:30 and 8:30 PM
Please email Fr. Gregory to schedule a house blessing or to arrange an alternative date.
Click here for more info about Orthodox house blessing: How to Prepare for a Home Blessing.
Lenten Retreat at St. Tikhon’s Monastery
If anyone is interested in attending the Lenten Retreat at St Tikhon's Monastery with Igumen Sophrony on Saturday, 21 March 2026, please see Tracey Hand.
The retreat will include:
- 2 sessions of Fr. Sophrony teaching
- Tour of monastery grounds, iconography, building & museum
- Vigil at 4pm
- Dinner for all participants provided by the monks
- Divine Liturgy the next morning on the 22nd
Sts. Olympia and Olga Sisterhood Group
Attention all women of the parish! If you would like to be included in the new Sisterhood sub-group of our parish newsletter, please use the following link to update your preferences / add your name in your existing Flocknote account:
Future communication regarding specific Sisterhood activities will be communicated through the new Sisterhood sub-group. General announcements will continue in the parish-wide newsletter.
