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Prayers for All
In your prayers please continue to remember Metropolitan Antony, Archbishop Daniel, Fr. Gregory, our church family and catechumens (Rob & Stacy M., Greg & Shannon and children, William, and Cameron), visitors and inquirers, expecting mothers and their babies, 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.
Catechumen & Inquirer Class
Catechumens' class is scheduled for Wednesday, 12 August 2026, at 7pm. All interested, whether catechumen or inquirer, are invited to attend.
Feast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary
Please join us on Saturday, 15 August 2026, as we celebrate the Feast of the Dormition with the Festal Divine Liturgy at 9am. All are welcome!
To learn more about the Feast of the Dormition, one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, see the article on the Dormition from the Orthodox Church in America website.
Neither the tomb, nor death had power over the Theotokos, / who is unsleeping in her intercessions and an unchanging hope in her protection. / For as the Mother of Life, / she was translated into life by Him who dwelt in her ever-virginal womb.
Kontakion for the Feast of the Dormition
11th Sunday after Pentecost - Sunday, 16 August 2026
This coming Sunday is the 11th Sunday after Pentecost and the commemoration of the Translation of the Image Not-Made-By-Hands of our Lord Jesus Christ from Edessa to Constantinople (944); Martyr Diomedes the physician of Tarsus in Cilicia (298); Ven. St. Cherimon of Egypt (4th c.); 33 Martyrs of Palestine, among others.
The readings for this day are:
- 1st Epistle to the Corinthians 9.2-12 (Epistle)
- Gospel according to St. Matthew 18.23-35 (Gospel)
Please join us for for the Feast of the Dormition on Saturday, 15 August 2026, at 9AM, Vespers on Saturday, 8 August 2026, at 6:00 PM and the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 9 August 2026, at 9:00 AM.
Feast of the Transfiguration
The Feast of the Transfiguration was joyously celebrated on 5 August with the Vespers for the Feast and the traditional Blessing of the Fruit!
IOCC Kits
We are still collecting items for the IOCC school kits. Any items can be placed in the bins in the rear hallway. Your help in the effort is appreciated. See LeeAnn F. for more details.
St. Charitas Pantry Donations
As a reminder, collections are continually being taken for the St. Charitas Pantry located at the parking lot entrance. We are collecting any non-perishable food items and small toiletry items. Items can be placed in the bins in the restroom hallway. See LeeAnn F. or Caitlin C. for more information.
Coffee Hour Sponsors
Thank you to all who have singed up to sponsor our coffee hour fellowship following the Divine Liturgy every Sunday. It is greatly appreciated. And thank you to Tracey Hand for organizing this endeavor.
If you would like to join the rotation at any time, please see Tracey Hand for more details.
Here are the sponsors for Aug 2026:
If you would like to join the rotation at any time, please see Tracey Hand for more details.
Here are the sponsors for Aug 2026:
