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
2nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, June 22, 2025
On the second Sunday after Pentecost, each local Orthodox Church commemorates all the saints, known and unknown, who have shone forth in its territory. Accordingly, the Orthodox Church in America remembers the saints of North America on this day.
Scripture readings: Hebrews 11:33-12:2; Matthew 4:25-5:12; Romans 2:10-16; Matthew 4:18-23
Commemorated feasts and saints: All Saints of America (All Saints of Russia). Hieromartyr Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata (380). Martyrs Zeno and his servant, Zenas, of Philadelphia (304). Martyrs Galacteon, Juliana, and Saturninus, of Constantinople. St. Alban, Protomartyr of Britain (ca. 287). Hieromartyr Nikḗtas of Remesiana (414-420). Martyr Nikḗtas the Dacian (370-372). St. Grigorie Dascalu, Metropolitan of Wallachia (Romania).
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 meat: tuna, chicken, etc..
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
- Monday, June 16 — Apostles Fast begins.
- Wednesday, June 18 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Thursday, June 19 — Holy Apostle Jude, Brother of the Lord. Hours and Liturgy 9:10 a.m.
- Saturday, June 21 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, June 22 —Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Monday, June 23 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 24 — Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Hours and Liturgy 9:10 a.m.
- Wednesday, June 25 — Akathist to the Mother of God Healer of Cancer 6 p.m.
- Saturday, June 28 — Vigil for the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul 6 p.m.
- Sunday, June 29 — Feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul. Hours and Divine Liturgy 9:10 a.m.
See the online calendar for further details.