“The Church exists to extend the love and communion of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit into mankind, to bring every human person into that love. That means we have a purpose. We as the Church exist to save the souls of mankind.” (Fr. Andrew Damick)
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Welcome New Catechumens: Beau, Amani, and Alexis
Today we welcomed three new catechumens: Beau, Amani, and Lexi. Beau just moved here from the Midwest and will continue his catechumenate with us. May the Lord God grant them many years!
Theophany Baptisms!
On January 6 we celebrate the baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ. This year we baptized seven of our catechumens on the feast. Thanks be to God, and please remember the servants of God Mary, Nicodemus, Peter, Nicholas, Dymphna, Steven, and Dorothy in your prayers!
Fall Retreat 2023: Archimandrite Sergius
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Welcome New Catechumens: Steven and Dorothy
We want to welcome two new catechumens preparing to join the Holy Orthodox Church: Steve and Dorothy. May Christ our God keep and protect them during their catechumenate.
Fall Retreat: “Liturgy as Life in the Gospel of Saint John”
We are pleased to announce our upcoming fall retreat with Archimandrite Sergius, Abbot of St. Tikhon’s Monastery in South Canaan, PA. The retreat will be October 21-22, 2023. Please mark this in your calendars, and RSVP to info(at)gabriel.church if you think you will be attending! The retreat is open to the public, so don’t hesitate […]
Welcome New Catechumens: Craig, Tomas, and Tammy
We would like to welcome and introduce you to our latest addition to the catechumenate, the servants of God Craig, Tomas, and Tammy. Please pray for them as they prepare themselves to be received into the Holy Orthodox Church. If you are interested in becoming Orthodox and joining the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church […]
Welcome New Catechumen: Rose
We want to welcome our latest catechumen, Rose! She will join the growing number of people preparing themselves to be received into the Holy Orthodox Church. If you are interested in becoming Orthodox, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Welcome New Catechumen: Zach
Please join us in welcoming our latest catechumen, Zach. Zach is one of many who have spent some time inquiring and investigating the Orthodox Christian faith and is now beginning his preparation to be received into the Orthodox Church. May God bless his journey ahead!
Six Newly Illumined Members
On the Eve of Pentecost, we had the joy of baptizing six new members in our parish! Please pray for the newly illumined Mary, Christopher, Martin, Susanna, Rebecka, and Daniel. May God grant them many years!