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
1st SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, June 15, 2025
The Sunday following Pentecost is dedicated to All Saints, both those who are known to us and those who are known only to God. There have been saints at all times, and they have come from every corner of the earth. They were Apostles, Martyrs, Prophets, Hierarchs, Monastics, and Righteous, yet all were perfected by the same Holy Spirit.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit makes it possible for us to rise above our fallen state and to attain sainthood, thereby fulfilling God’s directive to “be holy, for I am holy” (Lev. 11:44, 1 Peter 1:16, etc.). Therefore, it is fitting to commemorate All Saints on the first Sunday after Pentecost.
Scripture readings:Hebrews 11:33-12:2
Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38, 19:27-30
Commemorated feasts and saints: All Saints. “Seven Arrows.” Prophet Amos (8th c. B.C.). St. Jonah, Metropolitan of Moscow (1461). Martyrs Modestus, Crescentia, and Vitus, at Lucania (ca. 303). Martyr Dulas of Cilicia (4th c.). St. Dulas, Passionbearer of Egypt. St. Jerome (Hieronymus) of Stridon (420). Translation of the Relics of St. Theodore the Sykeote (ca. 9th c.). Rt. Blv. Lazarus, Prince of Serbia (1389). St. Ephraim, Patriarch of Serbia (14th c.). Bl. Augustine, Bishop of Hippo (430). “Marianica” Icon of the Mother of God. St. Theophanes of the Roslavl Forests (Russia—1819).
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
- Tuesday, June 10 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 11 — Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas. Hours and Liturgy 9:10 a.m.
- Saturday, June 14 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday June 15 — All Saints. Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Parish Garden blessing after Liturgy 11:20 a.m.
- 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.0
See the online calendar for further details.