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 OF PASCHA, May 4, 2025
The Holy Martyr Photina (Svetlana) the Samaritan Woman, her sons Victor (named Photinus) and Joses; and her sisters Anatola, Phota, Photis, Paraskevḗ, Kyriake; Nero’s daughter Domnina; and the Martyr Sebastian: The holy Martyr Photina was the Samaritan Woman, with whom the Savior conversed at Jacob’s Well (John. 4:5-42). She later brought many others to Christ.
Scripture readings:Acts 11:19-26, 29-30; John 4:5-42
Commemorated feasts and saints: Samaritan Woman. Martyr Theodotus of Ancyra, and with him Martyrs Peter, Dionysius, Andrew, Paul, Christina, and the seven Virgin Martyrs: Alexandra, Tecusa, Claudia, Phaïna, Euphraisa, Matrona, and Julia, who suffered under Decius (303). Martyrs Simeon, Isaac and Bachtisius, of Persia (4th c.). Martyrs Heraclius, Paulinus, and Benedimus. Martyrs David and Tarichan of Georgia (693).
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 13 — Great Vespers (Midfeast of Pentecost) 6 p.m. Bible Study 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 14 — Midfeast of Pentecost. Hours and Liturgy 7:15 a.m. at Agia Sophia Academy, St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Beaverton
- Thursday, May 15 — Vespers 6 p.m.
- Friday, May 16 — Hours and Liturgy 9:10 a.m.
- Saturday, May 17 — Pan-Orthodox event: Great Vespers and OCMC Presentation at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 2101 NE 162nd Ave, Portland, 5 p.m. Readers’ Vespers at St. Nicholas 6 p.m.
- Sunday, May 18 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 20 — Great Vespers 6 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.
Confessions are heard after Great Vespers on Saturdays or by appointment during the week.
See the online calendar for further details.