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
5th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, July 13, 2025
The Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils.
In the Ninth Article of the Nicea-Constantinople Symbol of Faith proclaimed by the holy Fathers of the First and Second Ecumenical Councils, we confess our faith in “One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.” By virtue of the catholic nature of the Church, an Ecumenical Council is the Church’s supreme authority, and possesses the competence to resolve major questions of church life. An Ecumenical Council is comprised of archpastors and pastors of the Church, and representatives of all the local Churches, from every land of the “oikumene” (i.e. from all the whole inhabited world).
Scripture readings: Hebrews 13:7-16; John 17:1-13; Romans 10:1-10; Matthew 8:28-9:1
Commemorated feasts and saints: Fathers of the 1st Six Ecumenical Councils. Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel. Ven. Stephen of St. Savva Monastery (794). St. Julian, Bishop of Cenomanis (Le Mans), Gaul (1st c.). Martyr Serapion (2nd-3rd c.). Martyr Marcian of Iconium (258). Icon of the Mother of God “AXION ESTIN” (“IT IS TRULY MEET”).
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. 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 meat or any nonperishable items.
Parish Rummage Sale. Saturday, August 23, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Vendors $20/table, $10/half-table. Benefitting Diocese of Sitka and Alaska and an OCMC mission family in Tonga, the Jones Family. See the sign-up sheet in the parish hall or contact Cheri for more information.
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Bible Study
Bible study every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. Unchanged: Bible study every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. (Canceled for July)
Inquirers’ Class
Inquirers’ classes have begun. Speak with or email Fr. John if you’re interested.
Confession
Confessions are heard after Great Vespers on Saturdays, or by appointment during the week. Please see the complete Calendar.
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, July 9 — Vespers 6 p.m.
- Saturday, July 12 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, July 13 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, July 16 — Readers’ vespers 6 p.m.
- Saturday, July 19 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, July 20 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
See the online calendar for further details.