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
16th Sunday after Pentecost, October 2, 2022
Blessed Andrew, Fool for Christ, was a 10th-century Slav who lived in Constantinople. An angel of God appeared to him in a dream and told him, “Be a fool for My sake and you will receive much in the day of My Kingdom.” After many years of living as a Fool for Christ, the saint was praying at the Blachernae church, where he saw the Mother of God holding her veil over those praying for her protection (October 1). He died in 936.
Scripture readings: Luke 24:12-35; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Luke 6:31-36.
Commemorated feasts and saints: Hieromartyr Cyprian, Virgin Martyr Justina, and Martyr Theoctistus, of Nicomedia (304). Bl. Andrew, Fool-for-Christ, at Constantinople (936). Repose of Rt. Blv. Princess Anna of Kashin (1338). Ven. Cassian of Uglich (1504). Martyrs David and Constantine, Princes of Georgia (740). Righteous Warrior Theodore Ushakóv (1817).
COVID-19 Accommodations
Hymnography of Church Feasts
Choir director Tracey Edson will discuss the hymnography of upcoming Church feasts. Presentations begin at 4:45 p.m. on Saturdays before Vespers.
November 17 — Presentation of the Theotokos
December 17 — Nativity
Church School Classes for Ages 6-12 Begin
Church School classes for children 6-9 years old happen at 8:30 a.m. Sunday mornings; classes for children 6-12 years old after Liturgy. Contact Barbara Eng for details.
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
*This is the usual schedule. Check the calendar for changes.
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Book Study Group Thursdays at noon (in person)
Fr. John leads a book study group that meets Thursdays at approximately noon. He has purchased a small number of copies of the book Christ in the Psalms by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon. Please contact Fr. John to get a copy for $15.
Bible Study Group Tuesday evenings (in person)
Fr. John also leads an in-person Bible study at 7 p.m. Tuesday evenings.
Inquirers’ classes to begin in September (in person)
Inquirers’ classes will take place Saturday afternoons beginning September 17 at 4 p.m. in the choir room in the parish hall. Classes are a requirement for anyone intending to become Orthodox, but are open to anyone interested, including parishioners wanting a refresher. Email Fr. John to express your interest.
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
Friday Evening Discussion Group (Zoom)
Please join us at 7 p.m. Fridays to read and discuss the Holy Scriptures and learn about the major Orthodox Saints. On different weeks, we cover chapters from the books of the New and the Old Testaments, and the lives of the Saints. Everyone is welcome to join. To receive a link to the Zoom meeting, please contact Dn. Igor Beskorovaynyy
Meeting schedule: Friday Discussion Group Schedule
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
Schedule Highlights
- Wednesday, September 28 — Akathist to the Mother of God Healer of Cancer 6 p.m.
- Thursday, September 29 — Book study 12 p.m.
- Friday, September 30 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Saturday, October 1 — Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. Hours and Liturgy 9:10 a.m.; Inquirers’ class 4 p.m. Great Vespers and confessions 6 p.m.
- Sunday, October 2 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 4 — Bible study 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 5 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Thursday, October 6 — St. Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow and Apostle to America. Hours and Liturgy 9:10 a.m. Book study 12 p.m.
- Saturday, October 8 — Inquirers’ class 4 p.m. Great Vespers and confessions 6 p.m.
- Sunday, October 9 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
See the online calendar for further details.
