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

St. John Climacus

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT, March 29, 2026

The Fifth Sunday of Lent is dedicated to St. Mary of Egypt, an example of radical repentance.

Scripture readings: Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 7:36-50; Hebrews 9:11-14; Mark 10:32-45

Commemorated feasts and saints: St Mary of Egypt. Hieromartyr Mark, Bishop of Arethusa, Martyr Cyril the Deacon, of Heliopolis, and others who suffered under Julian the Apostate (ca. 364). Ven. John, Anchorite, of Egypt (4th c.). St. Eustathius the Confessor, Bishop of Bithynia (9th c.). St. Nikḗtas of the Roslavl Forests (Russia—1793).

Moonlight over St. Nicholas

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 beans in bags or cans or any nonperishable items.

The Charities Committee is sponsoring an online donation drive to Casa Cuna Orphanage in Mexico. Click this link to go to the Amazon Donation webpage to donate. Cash donations are also being accepted. For cash or check donation, make the check payable to St. Nicholas, marked a note “Casa Cuna Orphanage.” Fr. John will purchase items through Amazon at the end of the drive. For questions see Cheri Wilson or Matushka Eva.

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

Bible Study

Bible study every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.

Inquirers’ Class

Inquirers’ classes have begun. Due to the number of inquirers this year, we will meet in the church, Saturdays at 4 p.m.

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

Tuesday, March 24 — Vigil for the Feast of Annunciation 6 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25 — Feast of Annunciation. Hierarchical Vesperal Divine Liturgy, followed by meal, at Church of the Annunciation, 13515 SE Rusk Rd., Milwaukie, 6 p.m.
Friday, March 27 — Presanctified Liturgy followed by Lenten potluck 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 28 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 29 — St. Mary of Egypt. Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 1 — Pan-Orthodox Presanctified Liturgy followed by Lenten Meal, at Holy Apostles Orthodox Christian Church, 3814 Franklin St, Vancouver, Wash.
Thursday, April 2 — Holy Unction Service 7 p.m.
Friday, April 3 — Presanctified Liturgy followed by Lenten potluck 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 4 — Lazarus Saturday. Hours and Divine Liturgy 9:10 a.m. Vigil for Palm Sunday 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 5 — Palm Sunday. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy with Palm Procession 9:30 a.m. Parish Salmon BBQ 11:30 a.m. Bridegroom Matins 7 p.m.

See the online calendar for further details.