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
25th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, December 15, 2024
The Sunday that falls between December 11 and 17 is known as the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers. These are the ancestors of Christ according to the flesh, who lived before the Law and under the Law, especially the Patriarch Abraham, to whom God said, “In thy seed shall all of the nations of the earth be blessed” (Gen. 12:3, 22:18).
Scripture readings: Colossians 3:4-11; Luke 14:16-24
Commemorated feasts and saints: Sunday of the Forefathers. Hieromartyr Eleutherius, Bishop of Illyria, his mother, Martyr Evanthia, and Caribus the Eparch (2nd c.). Ven. Paul of Latros (955). St. Stephen the Confessor, Archbishop of Sourozh, Crimea (8th c.). Ven. Tryphon, Abbot of Pechenga (Kol’sk), and his martyred disciple, Jonah (1583). Martyr Eleutherius at Constantinople (3rd c.). Ven. Pardus, Hermit, of Palestine (6th c.).
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.
Church School
Church School for children 6–13 is now in session.
Charities
Continuous Food Drive. Supporting the Oregon Food Bank. Food can be dropped off on the brown shelves downstairs in the hall. November theme is cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, and gravy mix.
The Charities Committee is sponsoring a collection of baby items for delivery to the Project Mexico—Casa Cuna Orphanage.
Donate to IOCC for hurricane relief and other needs.
We are supporting the Angel Tree ministry this Christmas. It provides gifts for children and teenagers have a parent in prison. Connect with Annette Bacon (text or call 971-678-6694), or see her at church to sign up in person. Or, use the sign up genius link to select a child. We will need additional help with deliveries this year. If you have any questions about the process or how to help, please contact Annette.
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Inquirers’ Class
Inquirers’ classes will start soon. See Fr. John for more information
Bible Study Group Tuesday evenings (in person)
Fr. John leads an in-person Bible study at 7 p.m. Tuesday evenings. (Check the calendar.)
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
- Monday, December 9 — Conception of the Theotokos.
- Wednesday, December 11 — Akathist to St. Nicholas 6 p.m.
- Thursday, December 12 — St. Spyridon the Wonderworker; St. Mardarius of Libertyville. Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Friday, December 13 — Venerable Herman of Alaska. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Red Cross blood drive noon to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, December 14 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, December 15 — Sunday of the Forefathers. Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, December 18 — Akathist to the Mother of God, Healer of Cancer 6 p.m.
- Thursday, December 19 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Friday, December 30 — St. John of Kronstadt. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Saturday, December 21 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, December 22 — Sunday before Nativity. 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.