From the Archdiocese website: "Of all the Lenten rules, one is unique to Orthodoxy, and so gives us a key to its liturgical spirit: it forbids the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on weekdays in Lent, as incompatible with fasting, the sole exception being the Feast of the Annunciation. But so as not to deprive the faithful of "the food of … [Read more...]
Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare)
As we make our final preparations for Great Lent, please make plans to join with us this Sunday for Divine Liturgy. At the end of service, we will begin the Forgiveness Vespers. Here is a description of this beautiful service: "After the dismissal at Vespers, the priest stands beside the analogion, or before the ambon, and the faithful come up one … [Read more...]
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee
Please join us this Sunday for Orthros and Divine Liturgy as we begin to prepare our hearts and minds for Great Lent. This week is the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee. Also, note that there will be no service on February 2nd, for the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. Orthros: 9 a.m. Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Let us flee the proud … [Read more...]
Feast of the Theophany
Please make plans to join us on January 6th at 7 a.m. for Divine Liturgy to celebrate the Feast of the Theophany. You are more than welcome to come even if you are only able to make it for part of the liturgy before going to work. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ: Alleluia. … [Read more...]
Liturgy on the Eve of the Nativity – 7 pm
Please make plans to be with us on December 24th, beginning at 7 pm, for Liturgy on the Eve of Our Lord's Nativity. Christ is Born! Glorify Him! … [Read more...]
Special dates for this weekend
Please take note of the events happening this weekend, especially the general assembly meeting this Sunday. Saturday, Nov 15 - beginning of Advent Fast Saturday, Nov 15, 4 p.m. - Confessions Saturday, Nov 15, 6 p.m. - Vespers Sunday, Nov 16, 9 a.m. - Orthros Sunday, Nov 16, 10 a.m. - Divine Liturgy - St. Matthew the Evangelist Sunday, Nov 16, … [Read more...]
Dinner and Discernment featuring Fr. Anthony Salzman
We are happy to announce this year's Dinner and Discernment fundraiser, happening November 1st at Holy Transfiguration. There will be two dinner seatings, one at 5 p.m. and one at 7 p.m., with Father Anthony Salzman delivering a wonderful talk on Iconography at 6 p.m. Please see the flyer below for more information, including ticket costs. We hope … [Read more...]
A (very) short history of Orthodoxy in America
Here's a (very) interesting article from ancientfaith.com on American Orthodoxy. http://blogs.ancientfaith.com/notesonchurchhistory/short-history-orthodoxy-america/ … [Read more...]
Father Deacon Stephen Muse speaks at Family Life Training Center’s graduation
Here's a short article on Fort Benning's Family Life Training Center, where Deacon Stephen was this year's guest speaker for their graduation ceremonies. "Family Life chaplains hold a great responsibility for helping Soldiers and their Families readjust to the many changes that occur during and following … [Read more...]
A Genealogy of God’s Mercy
Read Father Deacon Stephen's wonderful article in this month's Orthodox Observer below: A Genealogy of God's Mercy … [Read more...]
