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. Tabitha

21st SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, October 25, 2026

Saint Tabitha, the widow raised from the dead by the Apostle Peter, was a virtuous and kindly woman who belonged to the Christian community in Joppa. Being grievously ill, she suddenly died. At the time, the Apostle Peter was preaching at Lydda, not far from Joppa. Messengers were sent to him with an urgent request for help. When the Apostle arrived at Joppa, Tabitha was already dead. On bended knee, Saint Peter made a fervent prayer to the Lord. Then he went to the bed and called out, “Tabitha, get up!” She arose, completely healed (Acts 9:36).Saint Tabitha is considered the patron saint of tailors and seamstresses, since she was known for sewing coats and other garments (Acts 9:39).

Scripture readings: Galatians 2:16-20; Luke 16:19-31

Commemorations:Martyrs Marcian and Martyrius, the Notaries of Constantinople (ca. 355). Ven. Martyrii (Martyrius) the Deacon, Recluse of the Kiev Caves (Far Caves—13th-14th c.). Martyr Athanasius the Fuller, at Salona in Dalmatia (3rd c.). St. Tabitha, the widow raised from the dead by the Apostle Peter (1st c.).

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 cereal or any nonperishable items.

Coat Drive. The annual coat drive will collect coats from October 25 to November 15. Donations will be taken to Transition Projects in Portland

Giving Bags for the Homeless will be collected October 18. Please see sign-up sheet to donate granola bars, snack tuna packages, meat sticks, fruit cups, raisins, Capri Sun drinks.

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

Bible Study

Bible study every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.

Confession

Confessions are heard after Great Vespers on Saturdays, or by appointment during the week. Please see the complete Calendar.

Inquirers Classes

Coming this fall.

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, October 21 — Readers’ Vespers 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 — Class with Tracey: “Q&A in Orthodox Liturgy and Music” 4:15 p.m. Great Vespers 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 25 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Monday, October 26 — Great Vespers for St. Olga of Alaska
Tuesday, October 27 — St. Olga of Alaska. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, October 28 — Akathist to the Mother of God Healer of Cancer 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 31 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 1 — Matins 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 10:30 a.m. Harvest Party after Liturgy 12:30 p.m.

See the online calendar for further details.