Starting Friday, Oregon is renewing its mask mandate for indoor gatherings. This is due to “the unbridled spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant in Oregon, which contributed to the highest daily count of new cases in the state on Tuesday, with more than 2,300. Hospitalizations are also at a record high, with staffed intensive care beds […]
Category: Announcements
COVID-19 Update (July 14, 2021)
As of June 30, 2021, the Oregon State authorities has lifted all remaining COVID-19 restrictions issued under emergency statutes. This means that our liturgical life in the parish has returned to most of our normal practices. We typically have two Liturgies every week: one weekday Liturgy at 8.00 am, and the normal Sunday Liturgy at 9.00 […]
New Catechumen – Jared!
We would like to introduce you to our newest catechumen, who was prayed for last Sunday, Jared. May God bless Jared’s journey as he continue his preparation to be receive into the Holy Orthodox Church.
COVID-19 Update (May 19, 2020)
At this time, you do not need to sign up for services in advance. We typically have two Liturgies every week: one weekday Liturgy at 8.00 am, and the normal Sunday Liturgy at 9.00 am. This may vary depending on special feasts and celebrations. We will also have a daily Vespers (Wednesday) and Great Vespers (Saturday) at […]
COVID-19 Update (May 10, 2020)
At this time, you do not need to sign up for services in advance. We typically have two Liturgies every week: one weekday Liturgy at 8.00 am, and the normal Sunday Liturgy at 9.00 am. This may vary depending on special feasts and celebrations. We will also have a daily Vespers (Wednesday) and Great Vespers (Saturday) at […]
COVID-19 Update (April 22, 2020)
At this time, you do not need to sign up for services in advance. We typically have two Liturgies every week: one weekday Liturgy at 8.00 am, and the normal Sunday Liturgy at 9.00 am. This may vary depending on special feasts and celebrations. We will also have a daily Vespers (Wednesday) and Great Vespers (Saturday) at […]
COVID-19 Update (March 29, 2020)
While we do not have any legal restrictions in regards to our capacity, in order to maintain social distancing our maximum number for any service is 45 attendees. Any person beyond that number, who is not signed up, would have to stay outside the church part (Nave or Narthex), in order to maintain the required space between […]
COVID-19 Adjustments: Update (March 3, 2021)
As we are approaching Great Lent, His Eminence Archbishop Benjamin has communicated the relaxation of some of the restrictions we have observed over the last several months. 1) “Icons may be venerated in the customary manner; the people should be advised to be attentive to their own health when doing so, e.g. people with coughs or colds should […]
Almeda Fire Relief – Update
It has been over five months since the devastating Almeda Fire, which destroyed significant parts of Talent and Phoenix, OR. Thousands of people were affected, many left homeless. We received generous donations from across the country (even some international gifts!), and we wanted to give an update on our continued relief work. Beside helping our […]
Many Years, Matushka Theodora!
Today we pray that God would grant many grace-filled years to Matushka Theodora, who is celebrating her 50th birthday! Thank you Matushka for all that you do!