Today we welcomed the handmaiden of God Mary into the holy catechumenate! May God grant her many years, and growth in virtues during her time of preparation.
$42K Raised for Building Pad for New Orthodox Church!
The building project of our new church has gained tremendous momentum the last few months! We have been able to complete several projects on the property that had to be done before we can begin construction of the temple, or move onto the property in any fashion. RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS: ☑ Connect power to our […]
Welcome New Catechumen: Daniel
Today we welcomed the servant of God Daniel into the Catechumenate. Glory to God! Kindly remember him in your prayers as he prepares to enter the Holy Orthodox Church!
Exciting Construction Update!
We are roughly at the mid-point of phase one of our sitework project. There is a slight delay in the storm drain installation pending a plumbing permit. Landscaping for drainage swales will be planted around November 15th. Our well shed is 90% complete with electricity to be hooked up this week. A well pump is scheduled […]
Welcome New Catechumens: Martin, Susanna and Rebecka
We want to welcome our latest catechumens Martin and Susanna, and their daughter Rebecka. May God protect and help them as they prepare to be received into the Holy Orthodox Church!
Acedia: The Two-Faced Demon
This article is originally written by Fr. Jeremy McKemy. Most of us struggle with “acedia” without knowing it. This sinful passion quietly contributes to both spiritual and mental unwellness. There are two opposite ways in which it acts, either through activity or inactivity. That is, either through vain, restless movement or slothfulness and sadness. What Is Acedia? The […]
Welcome New Catechumen: Ethan
Today we received our most recent catechumen, preparing for reception into the Holy Orthodox Church – Ethan. May God grant him many years!
20th All American Council (AAC)
Dn. Paisios, Matushka Theodora and myself just returned from the 20th All American Council (AAC) in Baltimore, MD. The AAC is a gathering of all rectors, assigned clergy and lay delegates from around the OCA, and takes place every three years. It was a joyful and productive time where many issues regarding our Church, current […]
Raised $300,000 for Site Work!
I am pleased to announce we have reached our goal of raising $300,000 for our Site Work project on the Church property! In anticipation of reaching this milestone, Father Andreas, Tryphon and I met with our architects and engineer in March of this year with the primary question of “What’s next?” We had a fruitful […]
CANCELLED – Presanctified Liturgy
The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts this evening (Wednesday) is cancelled. Please forgive the inconvenience and the short notice. Divine Liturgy on Lazarus Saturday morning will still be served as planned.