A parish of the Orthodox Church in America
A parish of the Diocese of the West of the Orthodox Church in America, Portland, Oregon
This Weekend
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT, March 26, 2023
The Fourth Sunday of Lent is dedicated to Saint John Klimakos, the author of The Ladder of Divine Ascent. In this book, the Igoumen of Saint Katherine’s Monastery on Mount Sinai bears witness to the great effort which is required for entry into God’s Kingdom (Matthew 10:12).
Scripture readings: Hebrews 2:11-18; Luke 1:24-38; Ephesians 5:9-19; Matthew 4:25-5:12; Hebrews 6:13-20; Mark 9:17-31
Commemorated feasts and saints: Leavetaking of the Annunciation. Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel. St. John Climacus (of The Ladder). Hieromartyr Irenæus, Bishop of Sirmium (304). Martyrs Bathusius and Bercus—Presbyters, Arpilus—Monk, Abibus, Agnus, Reasus, Igathrax, Iscoeus (Iskous), Silas, Signicus, Sonirilus, Suimbalus, Thermus, Phillus (Philgas)—laymen, and the women: Anna, Alla, Larissa, Monco (Manca), Uirko (Virko), Animais (Animaida), Gaatha and Duklida, in the Crimea (375).
Regular weekly schedule*
Saturday
6 p.m. Great Vespers
Sunday
8:30 a.m. Matins
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Thursday
9:10 a.m. Hours and Divine Liturgy
*This is the usual schedule. Check the calendar for changes.
Hymnography of Church Feasts
Our choir director, Tracey Edson, discusses Church hymnography for various feast days on selected Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. Here are the upcoming dates:
- May 20th — Ascension
- June 10th — Pentecost
- July 29th — Transfiguration
- August 19th — Dormition
Food Drive
An ongoing Food Drive began December 4. There are collection stations upstairs in the parish hall on the shelves near the masks. Please bring new new, unexpired, non-perishable foods. A list posted on the shelves near the dropoff area upstairs indicates the most-needed items. The food will be donated to Oregon Food Bank or other local food boxes. If you would like to volunteer to help drop off donated food, please speak with Cheri Wilson.
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Book Study Group Thursdays at noon (in person)
Fr. John leads a book study group that meets Thursdays at approximately noon. He has purchased a small number of copies of the book Christ in the Psalms by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon. Please contact Fr. John to get a copy for $15.
Bible Study Group Tuesday evenings (in person)
Fr. John also leads an in-person Bible study at 7 p.m. Tuesday evenings.
Morning Prayer (Zoom)
Every weekday we offer a short (15- to 20-minute) morning prayer by Zoom. This is a great way to start the day together with fellow Orthodox Christians. We meet at 8:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join!
To join the meeting, please follow the link: Join Zoom Morning Prayer
Zoom Meeting ID: 850 3708 1187
Passcode: 009791
Friday Evening Discussion Group (Zoom)
Please join us at 7 p.m. Fridays to read and discuss the Holy Scriptures and learn about the major Orthodox Saints. On different weeks, we cover chapters from the books of the New and the Old Testaments, and the lives of the Saints. Everyone is welcome to join. To receive a link to the Zoom meeting, please contact Dn. Igor Beskorovaynyy
Meeting schedule: Friday Discussion Group Schedule
Russian Bible Study / Discussion Group (Zoom)
For Russian-speaking people, we offer a weekly evening Bible Study/Discussion Group Thursdays at 7 p.m.. If you would like to participate in the group, please contact Dn. Igor Beskorovaynyy
Schedule Highlights
- Tuesday, March 21 — Bible study 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 22 — 9th Hour and Presanctified Liturgy 9:40 a.m.
- Thursday, March 23 — Book study 11:30 a.m.
- Friday, March 24 — Vigil for the Feast of the Annunciation
- Saturday, March 25 — Feast of the Annunciation. Matins for the Annunciation at Church of the Annunciation, Milwaukie, 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy and lunch at Church of the Annunciation, Milwaukie 10 a.m. Lenten Talk with Bishop Maxim, Great Vespers, followed by Lenten Potluck, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral 4 p.m.
- Sunday, March 26 — St. John Climacus. Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, March 28 — Bible study 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 29 — 9th Hour and Presanctified Liturgy 9:40 a.m. Great Canon with the Life of St. Mary of Egypt 7 p.m.
- Thursday, March 30 — Book study 11:30 a.m.
- Friday, March 31 — Presanctified Liturgy, Lenten potluck 6 p.m.
- Saturday, April 1 — Great Vespers, confession 6 p.m.
- Sunday, April 2 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
See the online calendar for further details.
