Orthodox Divine Services are designed to help us enter into the holiness of God. They open a window into the eternal worship at the Throne of God.
“You shall be holy to me; for I the LORD am holy” (Lev. 20:26). God is calling us to become holy like He is Holy. Our Sanctuary is where we begin to receive God’s holiness. It is in the worship services, the holy sacraments and especially in the Divine Liturgy that we receive the Grace of God, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, sanctification and holiness. When we immerse ourselves in prayer we connect with the lifeline of Eternal Life, we participate in the Kingdom of God, even in the here and now. Let’s use this sacred time to make our lives holy.
Entering into the holiness of God takes time—more time than one may be used to offering in church. The Divine Liturgy itself is typically a little over one hour, but Holy Communion, memorials, other services, announcements, and a sermon may extend the time up to 12:00 noon. If you are interested in experiencing Orthodox Christian worship but Sunday morning sounds too long, please consider coming to our Saturday evening service (Great Vespers) at 5 pm, which is typically around 45 minutes in length.
We tend to dress more formally for worship than some Christian groups, but any clothing that is modest is appropriate.
Holy Communion is only for Orthodox Christians, but visitors are welcome to come forward to receive the blessed bread (antidoron) at the end of the service.
During the school year, youth are dismissed for catechism classes after they receive communion. Visiting youth are welcome to join the catechism class for their age group. Simply let one of the ushers know that your son or daughter is interested in attending a catechism class, and the ushers will direct you appropriately.
On Humility and Repentance
Humility should not be confused with weakness of mind. It is, rather, the desire to not be arrogant. Humility is exhibited when one lowers himself in order to help the other climb higher. It is the act of helping others improve themselves by accepting them where they are and lifting them up. Repentance is a process of transforming one’s heart and mind from sinfulness to righteousness. It is a change of path, a change of direction from evil to good. Repentance is an act of humility, where one recognizes his/her faults and vices and tries to correct one’s self. Christ is the prime example of humility; although He was God, He lowered Himself to become like us in all things, except sin. Hence, He needed no repentance for He is sinless.
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Divine Services – October 2023
October 1, Sunday, Second Sunday of Luke.
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
October 7, Saturday Evening, Great Vespers 5:00 pm.
October 8, Sunday, Third Sunday of Luke
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
October 14, Saturday Evening: Great Vespers 5:00 pm.
October 15, Sunday, Sunday of the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787 AD).
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
October 21, Saturday Evening, Great Vespers 5:00 pm.
October 22, Sunday, Sixth Sunday of Luke
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Sunday Evening, Great Vespers for Feast of St. James the Apostle 5:00 pm
October 23, Monday, St. James the Apostle, the Brother of God and First Bishop of Jerusalem.
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
October 25, Wednesday Evening: Great Vespers for Feast of St. Demetrios 6:00 pm.
October 26, Thursday, Feast of St. Demetrios the Great Martyr.
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
October 28, Saturday Evening: Great Vespers 5:00 pm.
October 29, Sunday, Seventh Sunday of Luke
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Divine Services – November 2023
November 1, Wednesday. Sts. Cosmas & Damianos. Blessing of the Water 11:00 am
November 4, Saturday, Great Vespers 5:00 pm.
November 5, Sunday, Fifth Sunday of Luke
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
November 7, Tuesday. Great Vespers for Feast of the Archangels 6:00 pm
November 8, Wednesday. Synaxis of the Holy Archangels Michael & Gabriel and all the Angels.
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
Wednesday Evening: Great Vespers 6:00 pm. Feast of St. Nektarios.
November 9, Thursday, Feast of St. Nektarios of Aegina.
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
November 11, Saturday, Great Vespers 5:00 pm.
November 12, Sunday, Eighth Sunday of Luke.
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
Sunday Evening: Great Vespers 5:00 pm. Feast of St. John Chrysostom.
November 13, Monday, Feast of St. John Chrysostom.
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
November 15, Wednesday, Beginning of the Fast of Christmas.
November 18, Saturday Evening: Great Vespers 5:00 pm.
November 19, Sunday, Ninth Sunday of Luke
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
November 20, Monday, Great Vespers 6:00 pm. Presentation of the Theotokos.
November 21, Tuesday, Feast of the Presentation of the Theotokos to the Temple.
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
November 23, Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 24, Friday, Great Vespers for Feast of St. Catherine
November 25, Saturday, The Feast of St. Catherine the Great Martyr
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
Saturday, Evening: Great Vespers 5:00 pm
November 26, Sunday, Thirteenth Sunday of Luke
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
November 29, Wednesday Evening: Great Vespers 6:00 pm. Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle.
November 30, Thursday, Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, the First Called. Feast of our Chapel.
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
Orthodox Divine Services OnLine
Vespers for Resurrection of St. Lazarus
The Small Paraklesis to the Theotokos -Audio
Texts of Various Orthodox Services
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