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
23rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, November 1, 2026
A Feastday was established in November, the ninth month after March (with which the year began in ancient times) since there are Nine Ranks of Angels. The eighth day of the month was chosen for the Synaxis of all the Bodiless Powers of Heaven since the Day of the Dread Last Judgment is called the Eighth Day by the holy Fathers. After the end of this age (characterized by its seven days of Creation) will come the Eighth Day, and then “the Son of Man shall come in His Glory and all the holy Angels with Him” (Mt. 25:31).
Scripture readings: Hebrews 2:2-10; Luke 10:16-21; Ephesians 2:4-10; Luke 8:41-56
Commemorations:SYNAXIS OF THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND THE OTHER BODILESS POWERS: Archangels Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Selaphiel, Jegudiel, and Barachiel.
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 cereal or any nonperishable items.
Coat Drive. The annual coat drive will collect coats from October 25 to November 15. Donations will be taken to Transition Projects in Portland
Giving Bags for the Homeless will be collected October 18. Please see sign-up sheet to donate granola bars, snack tuna packages, meat sticks, fruit cups, raisins, Capri Sun drinks.
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.
Inquirers Classes
Coming this fall.
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, November 4 — Vespers 6 p.m.
- Thursday, November 5 — Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Saturday, November 7 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, November 8 — Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers. Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine 9:30 a.m. Liturgy 10:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, November 11 — Akathist to St. Nicholas 6 p.m.
- Thursday, November 12 — Great Vespers for St. John Crysostom 7 p.m.
- Friday, November 13 — St. John Chrysostom. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Saturday, November 14 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, November 15 — Nativity Fast begins. Matins 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 10:30 a.m.
See the online calendar for further details.