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
15th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, October 6, 2024
Saint Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow, Enlightener of the Aleuts and Apostle to America (in the world John Popov-Veniaminov), was born in 1797 in Irkutsk, in Siberia. He became a missionary in 1823, where he spent 45 years among the peoples of Alaska and Siberia. As part of his missionary work, he learned native language and composed an alphabet and grammar for the Aleut language and translated the catechism, Gospel, and many prayers into that language.
In 1868 he became Metropolitan of Moscow and continued the Russian Church’s missionary activity by founding a Missionary Society, which was instrumental in founding the Orthodox Church in Japan. He fell asleep in the Lord in 1879 and was glorified as a saint in 1977.
Scripture readings: Hebrews 7:26-8:2; John 10:9-16; 2 Corinthians 4:6-15; Luke 7:11-16
Commemorated feasts and saints:Glorification of St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow, Enlightener of the Aleuts, and Apostle to the Americas (1977—Sept 23rd O.S.). Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas (1st c.). Monastic Martyr Macarius of St. Anne Skete (Mt. Athos—1590). “O All-Hymned Mother” Icon of the Mother of God.
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 began September 15, 2024.
Charities
Continuous Food Drive. Supporting the Oregon Food Bank. Food can be dropped off on the brown shelves downstairs in the hall. The September theme is noodles.
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
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 monthly at Annunciation Church in Milwaukie. It’s usually the third Saturday of the month, but this month it will be Saturday, April 13. Hours 9:40 a.m. Liturgy 10 a.m.
Schedule Highlights
- Monday, September 30 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 1 — The Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, October 2 — Vespers 6 p.m.
- Saturday, October 5 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, October 6 — St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow and Apostle to the Americas. Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 8 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 9 — St. Tikhon, Apostle to America. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Akathist to St. Nicholas 6 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, October 13 — 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.