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
8th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, July 19, 2026
Father Jacob (Netsvetov) of Alaska was born of pious parents in 1802 on Atka Island, Alaska. In 1828, he became the first Native Alaskan ordained to the priesthood. he had a parish at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Parish in Atka (covering more than 2000 square miles) and also a missionary priest throughout Alaska. He led the building of the church buildings in Atka, as well as a school. He had to hunt and fish for his family’s subsistence and corresponded with St. Innocent on matters of linguistics and translations.
Living and serving among different tribes with different languages in the brutal Alaskan wilderness, he continued working until his death in 1864.
Scripture readings: Philippians 3:7-14; Mark 10:29-31, 42-45; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 14:14-22
Commemorated feasts and saints: Repose of St. Jacob (Netsvetov), Enlightener of the Peoples of Alaska (1864). Hieromartyr Hermolaus and Martyrs Hermippus and Hermocrates at Nicomedia (ca. 305). Ven. Moses the Hungarian, of the Kiev Caves (Near Caves—ca. 1043). Martyr Paraskevi of Rome (2nd c.). Ven. Gerontius of St. Anne Skete (Mt. Athos). The “EMVOLON” Icon of the Mother of God in Constantinople.
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 oatmeal or any nonperishable items.
We currently have a need in our parish for baby formula. There will be a bin labeled “Baby Formula” on the food rack in the parish hall for baby formula donations. The current need is for a brand called Bub’s Essential; it is in a purple and white can and is a formulation with iron and cow milk–based powder. We currently need only this type. There will also be a picture of the product posted on the bin.
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Bible Study
Bible study every Tuesday evening at 7 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
- Saturday, July 25 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, July 26 — Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Friday, July 31 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Saturday, August 1 — Procession of the Cross. Dormition Fast begins. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy, followed by the Blessing of the Waters 9:30 a.m. Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, August 2 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
See the online calendar for further details.