Today’s Scripture readings speak of faith, which is “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). The Epistle tells us, “now that we have been justified through faith, let us have peace with God.” In today’s world, we desperately need peace. All over the world, and especially our own […]
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Sunday Bulletin 06/13/21
WEEKLY LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Sunday, June 13 – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 AM Matins 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy Monday, June 14 – Elisha, Prophet 7:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Evening Prayer Tuesday, June 15 – Amos, Prophet 7:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Evening […]
Divine Light in the Soul
From Community of Grace, Chapter 5, “Come Take Light” For today as from a bridal chamber, Christ has shone forth from the tomb, and filled the women with joy, saying Proclaim the glad tidings to the apostles! –Paschal Matins In this week’s chapter, a story tells about an Alcoholic named Al. Al is unconvinced about God, […]
Sunday Bulletin 6/06/21
Second Sunday after Pentecost WEEKLY LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Sunday, June 6 – 2nd Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 AM Matins 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy Monday, June 7 – Theodotus, Bishop-Martyr 7:30 AM Morning Prayer Tuesday, June 8 – Translation of the Relics of the Great-Martyr Theodore […]
Sunday Bulletin 05/30/21
WEEKLY LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Sunday, May 30 – Sunday of All Saints 8:30 AM Matins 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy Monday, May 31 – Hermas, Apostle & Hermeas, Martyr 7:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Evening Prayer Tuesday, June 1 – Justin and Others, Martyrs 7:30 […]
Theodora and Didymus – May 27 For Kids and Adults
Byzantine Saint Stories for Little Ones: Theodora and Didymus – Feast Day May 27 Theodora was a young woman who wanted more than anything to be a nun. At that time, it was illegal to be a nun, and even to be a Christian. Trying to get her to deny her faith, the authorities forced […]
Is Sheltering our Kids in the Church Wrong?
From our text, Community of Grace, Chapter 4, “It Takes a Village” we read that an elderly grandmother who, in response to someone who claimed focusing on church community shelters children too much, retorted “What’s wrong with being sheltered?…It meets my needs.” The author goes on to note, “Thinking later about this lively discussion, I wondered […]
Sunday Bulletin 05/23/21
WEEKLY LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Sunday, May 23 – Pentecost Sunday 8:30 AM Matins 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy Monday, May 24 – Pentecost Monday 7:30 AM Morning Prayer 7:30 PM Divine Liturgy Sister Mary Wednesday, May 26 – Carpus, Apostle 7:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Evening Prayer 6:30 PM Divine Liturgy Advisory […]
Sunday Bulletin 05/16/21
Sunday of The Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council WEEKLY LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Sunday, May 16 8:30 AM Matins 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy Monday, May 17 7:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Evening Prayer Tuesday, May 18 7:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Evening Prayer Wednesday, May 19 7:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Evening Prayer […]
Parish Book Club Reflections
From A Community of Grace: It takes a Village (Chapter 4) The author writes, “Children love and need tradition, order, and predictability. The value of tradition lies in its repetition, its intimacy, its knowledge this is what we do, what we have been through together, what we have shared, laughed at, and been a part of.” I […]