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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, Greg & Shannon and children, William, Cameron, Rebekah, and Joseph), 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.
Catechumens' Class
The catechumens' class will meet again this coming Wednesday, 7 October 2026, at 7:00 PM. For those who can't make it in person, you can join us on Google Meet. As a reminder, all are welcome: inquirers, catechumens, and members!
Brotherhood of St. Basil the Great Meeting
After Vespers on Saturday, 10 October 2026, the Brotherhood will meet at Buontempo Bros. Pizzeria in Bel Air for an evening of fellowship and good food. We hope to see you there!
Our next gathering will be on Saturday, 14 November 2026, just before the Nativity Fast begins. The location is still to be determined, and we'll share details soon.
19th Sunday after Pentecost – Sunday, 11 October 2026
This coming Sunday, 11 October 2026, is the 19th Sunday after Pentecost. We commemorate the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787), observed on the Sunday closest to October 11. Also commemorated on this day are the Holy Apostle Philip of the Seventy, one of the seven deacons (1st c.); Ven. Theophanes the Confessor and Hymnographer, bishop of Nicaea (850); Martyrs Zenaida (Zenais) and Philonilla (1st c.); and Ven. Theophanes, faster of the Kyiv Caves (12th c.).
The readings for this day are:
Please join us for Vespers on Saturday, 10 October 2026, at 6:00 PM; the Prayers of the Hours on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at 8:45 AM; and the Divine Liturgy at 9:00 AM.
Like a fragrant rose growing among thorns, / you were revealed to the Church by your virtuous deeds / becoming a source of joy for the faithful. / You offered your life as a sweet-smelling fragrance / to Him who made you wondrous. / Entreat Him to deliver us from every passion of soul and body, / O righteous Pelagia.
— St. Pelagia the Penitent (8 October). Read her wonderful story here!
Coffee Hour Cornhole Tournament
Fancy a friendly game of cornhole during coffee hour? Grab a partner and join us for a small tournament beginning Sunday, 11 October 2026. The games will continue on 25 October and 8 November, alternating with choir practice, and a prize will be awarded at the end!
Each Sunday, teams will play one or two short games against different opponents. A win earns 2 points and a loss earns 1, so just showing up counts! Points add up across all three Sundays, and the top team after 8 November takes the prize. Missing a Sunday won't knock you out of the running; it only means fewer points.
Sunday Choir Practice
Choir practice will take place after coffee hour in two weeks, on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Practice continues every other Sunday, so there will be no practice this coming Sunday, 11 October.
Sisterhood Gathering
Please come enjoy an afternoon of tea, craft, and conversation with the Sisterhood on Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The meetup will be hosted at the church. We will be making vyshyvanka-inspired bookmarks (vyshyvanka is Ukrainian embroidery) using ink markers. All supplies will be provided; please bring a $10 donation to cover the cost of materials. BYOTC (bring your own teacup!) Contact Tracey H. at 443-617-1378 if you have any questions.
Orthodox Christian Laity Conference
Would you like to attend the 39th Annual Orthodox Christian Laity (OCL) Conference, "Toward a More Perfect Orthodox Union"? It will be held on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at St. Andrew the Apostle Romanian Orthodox Church in Potomac, MD. For those who can't attend in person, a virtual option is available via Zoom. Registration is $25 for either option, and students attend free. Please see the flyer below. If you're interested in going or carpooling, please comment on Flocknote.
Capital Investment Drive: Sidewalk, Ramp, and Porch Repairs
Our parish is raising $28,000 to repair the concrete sidewalks around the church, along with the entrance ramp and rear porch. We have already received $2,500 toward this goal. Over the years, the walkways have cracked and worn, and these repairs will make our grounds safer and more welcoming for everyone who comes to worship, from our smallest children to our oldest parishioners.
This is a capital investment drive, and gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. We are grateful for any gift, large or small. To contribute, please give through our Online Giving portal and select "Building Fund" from the drop-down menu. For more information, please speak with parish council president Jacob C.
October Coffee Hour Sponsors
Thank you to all of our October coffee hour sponsors! If you would like to join the coffee hour rotations, please see Tracey H. for more information:
- 11 October 2026 - Lia K.
- 18 October 2026 - Jake & Caitlin C.
- 25 October 2026 - Steven W.
