It is with tremendous gratefulness that we can announce that Jackson County is currently finalizing its approval of our intended building project for the property on 647 S. Valley View Road! Neighbors had until November 4th to object to the County regarding any of our proposed plans, and as nothing had been filed by the end […]
Fr. Peter
Amazon Smile
In addition to our cooperation with Fred Meyer, our parish has now signed up to be part of “Amazon Smile.” Amazon Smile is a service of the online store Amazon.com, through which Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchase to our parish! All you need to do is to link your Amazon account to […]
Fundraiser: Litya Tray
We are currently raising funds to purchase a new Litya tray. Litya is the part of a Vigil where hymns are sung, prayers are said and the priest blesses bread, wheat wine and oil. The total for the tray is $1,023. It is a beautiful gold-plated Russian Litya tray with a three-branched candle holder, an […]
Prayer for the Departed
By Thine own Blood, O Savior, Thou hast ransomed mortal men, and by Thy death Thou hast delivered us from bitter death, granting us eternal life by Thy Resurrection. Give rest, then, O Lord, to all those who have fallen asleep in godliness, whether in wilderness or city, on the sea or land, in every […]
Clean Week Schedule
Why Do We Light Candles in Church?
One of the first things a newcomer notice in an Orthodox church is how the faithful light candles before the icons. One may wonder, why do we light candles in church as we offer up our prayers? Here are six reasons handed down to us from St Symeon of Thessaloniki (c. 1381–1429): As the candle […]
Nativity and Theophany Services
The Service Schedule for Nativity (Christmas) this year will be as follows: Tuesday, December 24 8.00 am – Royal Hours, Typika ca. 9.00 am – Vespers and Liturgy of St. Basil 2.00 pm – Holy Baptism 4.00 pm – Holy Supper (our last “Lenten potluck”) 6.00 pm – Nativity Vigil (Compline and Matins) Wednesday, December […]
The Orthodox Approach to Mission: Transforming the Heart of the World
Remarks Given at the XII All-Diaspora Youth Conference Paris, 5th July 2011 Your Eminence, Your Grace, Reverend Fathers, Beloved Brothers and Sisters: In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: Amen. It is a joy for me to be giving what amounts to the first ‘formal’ lecture of this blessed […]
Synaxis of the Venerable Fathers of Optina
Although the beginning of monastic life in Optina monastery dates to at least as early as the sixteenth century, it is most known for its tradition of spiritual eldership in the tradition of St. Paisius (Velichkovsky) of Moldavia, which flourished there in the nineteenth century—particularly in the monastery’s Skete of St. John the Forerunner. This […]
Church Bells
As most of you know, we are growing out of our space and are hoping to eventually purchase land and build a new temple to the glory of God. Meanwhile, we are realizing this vision piece by piece. We have had many church furnitures made which we will be able to bring with us to […]