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
4th SUNDAY OF PASCHA, May 4, 2025
On the Fourth Sunday of Pascha, the Church remembers the man who lay paralyzed at the Sheep Pool in Jerusalem for thirty-eight years, waiting for someone to put him into the pool. The first person to enter the pool after an Angel troubled the water would be healed of his infirmities, but someone always entered the pool before him. Seeing the man, the Lord felt compassion for him and healed him.
Scripture readings: Hebrews 7:26-8:2; Matthew 5:14-19; Acts 9:32-42; John 5:1-15
Commemorated feasts and saints: Paralytic. Holy Equals-to-the-Apostles Cyril (869) and Methodius (885), First Teachers of the Slavs. Holy Monastic Martyrs Olympia and Euphrosynē (13th c.). Commemoration of the Founding of Constantinople (330). Hieromartyr Mocius (Mucius), Presbyter, of Amphipolis in Macedonia (3rd-4th c.). Ven. Sophrony, Recluse, of the Kiev Caves (Far Caves—13th c.). St. Joseph, Metropolitan of Astrakhan (1671). St. Nikodemos, Archbishop of Serbia (1325).
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
Confessions are heard after Great Vespers on Saturdays or by appointment during the week.
*This is the usual schedule. Check the calendar for changes.
Bible Study
Bible study every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.
Church School
Church School for children 6–13 is now in session. Classes for middle- and high-school students meet the first three Sundays every month.
Charities
Continuous Food Drive. Supporting the Oregon Food Bank. Food can be dropped off on the brown shelves downstairs in the hall. This month’s food-drive theme is flour and sugar.
Diocesan Lenten Charity Appeal
His Eminence Archbishop BENJAMIN has designated the 2025 Lenten Appeal for the Diocese of Alaska and asked that all parishes of the Diocese of the West participate. For the last few years, we have been alternating between the Diocese of Alaska and the Diocese of Mexico in our Lenten Appeal. Their needs are very great.
For last year’s appeal, our parish raised around $15,000 for the Diocese of Mexico. Thank you for your generosity!
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Inquirers’ Class
Inquirers’ classes have begun. Speak with or email Fr. John if you’re interested.
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
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
Russian-Language Divine Liturgy
Russian-language Divine Liturgy happens the third Sunday of the month at Annunciation Church in Milwaukie. See the Annunciation Church calendar for detailed information.
Schedule Highlights
- Wednesday, May 7 — Akathist to St. Nicholas 6 p.m.
- Thursday, May 8 — St. John the Theologian. Hours and Liturgy 9:10 a.m.
- Saturday, May 10 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, May 11 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 13 — Great Vespers (Midfeast of Pentecost) 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 14 — Midfeast of Pentecost. Hours and Liturgy 9:10 a.m.
- Saturday, May 17 — Pan-Orthodox event: Great Vespers and OCMC Presentation at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 2101 NE 162nd Ave, Portland
- Sunday, May 18 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Confessions are heard after Great Vespers on Saturdays or by appointment during the week.
See the online calendar for further details.