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
6th SUNDAY OF PASCHA, May 25, 2025
The Sunday of the Blind Man commemorates the healing of the man born blind. Christ found him near the Temple and made clay when He spat on the ground, and placed it in the man’s empty eye sockets and sent him to the pool of Siloam to wash. Jesus tests the faith of the blind man by sending him to the Pool of Siloam (which means “sent”). He respects the man’s freedom, but asks for his voluntary and free participation in the miracle. The blind man, with faith, obeys God’s command. He goes and washes in the pool, and he returns seeing.
We who receive benefits from God every day are ashamed or afraid to confess God because of our lack of trust. We put our own interests above God, knowing that He will understand us! He will understand us, but He will also see our faith and what priorities we have in our lives. Christ will see what “gods” we have put in His place, but He will not cease to remind us that He is the light of the world.
Scripture readings: 2 Corinthians 4:6-15; Matthew 11:2-15; Acts 16:16-34; John 9:1-38
Commemorated feasts and saints: Blind Man. Icon of the Mother of God “of the Passion”. Third Finding of the Honorable Head of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John (ca. 850). Hieromartyr Therapon, Bishop of Cyprus (14th c.). Hieromartyr Urban, Pope of Rome (230).
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.
Bible Study
Bible study every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.
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 canned fruit.
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Inquirers’ Class
Inquirers’ classes have begun. Speak with or email Fr. John if you’re interested.
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
- Tuesday, May 20 — Great Vespers 6 p.m. Bible study 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 21 — Sts. Constantine and Helen. Hours and Liturgy 9:10 a.m. Akathist to the Mother of God 6 p.m.
- Saturday, May 24 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, May 25 — Matins 8:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 28 — Vigil for the Feast of the Ascension 6 p.m.
- Thursday, May 29 — Ascension of Our Lord. Hours and Liturgy 9:10 a.m.
- Saturday, May 31 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, June 1 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
See the online calendar for further details.