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
2nd SUNDAY OF PASCHA, April 19, 2026
Some icons depicting this event are inscribed “The Doubting Thomas.” This is incorrect. In Greek, the inscription reads, “The Touching of Thomas.” The Slavonic inscription is, “The Belief of Thomas.” When Saint Thomas touched the Life-giving side of the Lord, he no longer had any doubts.
This day is also known as “Antipascha.” This does not mean “opposed to Pascha,” but “in place of Pascha.” Beginning with this first Sunday after Pascha, the Church dedicates every Sunday of the year to the Lord’s Resurrection. Sunday is called “Resurrection” in Russian, and “the Lord’s Day” in Greek.
Scripture readings: Acts 1:1-8; John 1:1-17
Regular weekly schedule*
Saturday
6 p.m. Great Vespers
Sunday
8:30 a.m. Matins
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Confessions are heard after Great Vespers on Saturdays or by appointment during the week.
*This is the usual schedule; midweek services vary from week to week. Check the calendar for updates.
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 beans in bags or cans or any nonperishable items.
The Charities Committee is sponsoring an online donation drive to Casa Cuna Orphanage in Mexico. Click this link to go to the Amazon Donation webpage to donate. Cash donations are also being accepted. For cash or check donation, make the check payable to St. Nicholas, marked a note “Casa Cuna Orphanage.” Fr. John will purchase items through Amazon at the end of the drive. For questions see Cheri Wilson or Matushka Eva.
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Bible Study
Bible study every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.
Inquirers’ Class
Inquirers’ classes have begun. Due to the number of inquirers this year, we will meet in the church, Saturdays at 4 p.m.
Confession
Confessions are heard after Great Vespers on Saturdays, or by appointment during the week. Please see the complete Calendar.
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
- Monday, April 6 — Bridegroom Matins 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 7 — Bridegroom Matins 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 8 — Bridegroom Matins 7 p.m.
- Thursday, April 9 — Holy Thursday. Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil 10 a.m. Matins with 12 Passion Gospels 7 p.m.
- Friday, April 10 — Holy Friday. Royal Hours 8 a.m. Vespers of Taking Christ Down from the Cross 1 p.m. Matins with Procession 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 11 — Holy Saturday. Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil 11 a.m. Resurrection Vigil (Pascha) 11 p.m.
- Sunday, April 12 — Pascha. Resurrection Vigil (Pascha) 2 a.m. Agape Vespers followed by Church picnic, egg hunt, etc. 1 p.m.
- Monday, April 13 — Bright Monday Hours and Liturgy 9:20 a.m.
- Friday, April 17 — Bright Friday Hous and Liturgy 9:20 a.m.
- Saturday, April 18 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, April 19 — Thomas Sunday. Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
See the online calendar for further details.