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

Onesiphoros

22nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, November 2, 2025

The Holy Martyrs Onesiphorus and Porphyrius of Ephesus suffered during the persecution against Christians by the emperor Diocletian (284-305). They beat them and burned them. After this, they tied the saints to wild horses, which dragged them over the stones, after which the Martyrs Onesiphorus and Porphyrius died. Believers gathered the remains of the saints and reverently buried them.

Scripture readings: Galatians 6:11-18; Luke 8:41-56

Commemorated feasts and saints: Martyrs Onesiphorus and Porphyrius of Ephesus (3rd-4th c.). Ven. Matrona, Abbess, of Constantinople (ca. 492). Ven. Theoktίstē of the Isle of Lesbos (881). Ven. Onísifor (Onesiphorus) the Confessor, of the Kiev Caves (Near Caves—1148). Martyr Alexander of Thessalonica (4th c.). Martyr Anthony of Apamea (5th c.). Ven. John the Short, of Egypt (5th c.). Ss. Eustolia (610) and Sosipatra (ca. 625), of Constantinople. St. Nectarios Kephalas, Metropolitan of Pentapolis (1920). Ven. Euthymius, Founder of Dochiariou Monastery (Mt. Athos—10th c.), and Ven. Neophytus, Co-founder of the Monastery. “Quick to Hear” Icon of the Mother of God .

Liturgy

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 boxed cereal 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.

Coat Drive, benefiting Transition Projects Portland, October 19 through November 12. The coat drive can include other warm clothing such as socks, gloves, scarves, sweaters, hats. Everything should be in good condition, like new or new.

Angel Tree, November 23 through December 7, provides gifts for children in need at Christmas. Annette Bacon is the coordinator.

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

Bible Study

Bible study every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. Unchanged: 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. There will be no class Saturday, November 1, because Fr. John will be away.

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

Wednesday, November 5 — Akathist to St. Nicholas 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 6 — Hours and Liturgy 9:10 a.m.
Saturday, November 8 — Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers. Great Vespers 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 9 — St. Nectarius of Pentapolis. Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 12 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 13 — St. John Chrysostom. Hours and Liturgy 9:10 a.m.
Saturday, November 15 — Nativity Fast begins. Great Vespers 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 16 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 19 — Akathist to the Theotokos 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 20 — Vigil for the Entrance of the Theotokos 6 p.m.
Friday, November 21 — Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple. Hours and Liturgy 9:10 a.m.
Saturday, November 22 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 23 — St. Alexander Nevsky. Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

See the online calendar for further details.