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
24th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, December 8, 2024
Saint Patapios was born at Thebes into a pious Christian family. As an adult, he went first into the Egyptian desert to live the hermitic life. He had so many visitors, whom he welcomed and counseled, that he moved to Constantinople to escape his fame.
There stream of visitors continued and grew, because people learned that he had the gift of healing. After a life adorned with virtue and miracles, Saint Patapios fell asleep in the Lord and was buried in the church of Saint John the Baptist.
Scripture readings: Ephesians 2:14-22; Luke 17:12-19
Commemorated feasts and saints: 362 Martyrs of Africa (62 Clergy and 300 Laypeople) (475). Ven. Patapius of Thebes (8th c.). Ven. Kirill, Abbot of Chelmogorsk (1378). Holy Apostles of the Seventy: Sosthenes, Apollos, Cephas, Tychicus, Epaphroditus, Cæsar, and Onesiphorus (1st c.). Martyr Anthusa, at Rome (5th 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.
The Winter Coat Drive will run November 3-24. Coats will be distributed through Transitions Projects, an organization that assists the homeless in the Portland area.
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
- Wednesday, December 4 — St. Alexander Hotovitsky, St. John of Damascus, St. Barbara.
- Thursday, December 5 — Great Vespers, followed by reception 6 p.m.
- Friday, December 6 — Feast day of St. Nicholas, parish feast day. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Saturday, December 7 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, December 8 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- 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.
Confessions are heard after Great Vespers on Saturdays or by appointment during the week.
See the online calendar for further details.