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 – December 2022
December 24, Saturday Morning. The Great Hours of Christmas, 9:30 am
December 24, Saturday Evening. Christmas Eve-The Nativity of Christ
Evening Christmas Liturgy 5:30 pm, Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great.
The Christmas Reception will follow the Divine Liturgy. All are welcome!
December 25, Sunday, Christmas Day, The Nativity of Christ
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00 am.
December 31, Saturday. Great Vespers 5:00 pm, Circumcision of Christ, Feast of St. Basil the Great
January 1, 2023 – Sunday, New Year’s Day, Circumcision of Christ, Feast of St. Basil the Great
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Divine Services – January 2023
December 31st – Saturday Evening, New Year’s Eve. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm.
January 1, Sunday, Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord Jesus Christ, and St. Basil the Great.
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
January 5, Thursday Morning: Forefeast of Theophany.
The Great Hours of Theophany 9:30 -11:00 am.
Today we hold the fast in preparation to receive the Holy Water of Theophany (strict fast).
Evening: Great Vespers of Theophany 6:00 pm.
January 6, Friday, Holy Theophany. Feast of the Baptism of Christ (the Feast of Lights)
Orthros, 8:30, Divine Liturgy 9:30 am followed by the Great Ayiasmos (Blessing of the Waters)
Evening: Great Vespers for Synaxis of St. John the Forerunner 6:00 pm
January 7, Saturday, Synaxis of St. John the Forerunner and Baptist.
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
January 7, Saturday, Evening: Great Vespers 5:00 pm for Sunday after Theophany.
January 8, Sunday, Sunday after Theophany. Feast of St. Efstratios (moved from January 9)
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Vasilopita Sunday: Today we will celebrate the Vasilopita for the benefit of St. Basil’s Academy.
January 14, Saturday, Great Vespers 5:00 pm. Feast of Sts. Anthony the Great & Athanasios the Great
January 15, Sunday, 12th Sunday of Luke – Sts. Anthony the Great & Athanasios the Great (moved from the 17th & 18th)
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
January 21, Saturday, Great Vespers 5:00 pm.
January 22, Sunday, 15th Sunday of Luke.
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
January 26, Thursday Great Vespers – Translation of the Relics of St. Chrysostom 6:00 pm
January 27, Friday, Translation of the Relics of St. John Chrysostom
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
January 28, Saturday Evening: Great Vespers 6:00 pm.
January 29, Sunday, 17th Sunday of Matthew, of the Canaanite Woman.
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Sunday Evening: Great Vespers for the Feast of the Holy Three Hierarchs 5:00 pm
January 30, Monday, Feast of the Holy Three Hierarchs, Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom.
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
Divine Services – February 2023
February 1, Wednesday, Blessing of the Water 11:00 am
Evening: Great Vespers, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord 6:00 pm
February 2, Thursday, Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple.
Orthros 8:45 am and Divine Liturgy 10:00 am.
February 4, Saturday. Great Vespers 5:00 pm. Beginning of the Triodion
February 5, Sunday, 16th Sunday of Luke – Sunday of Publican and the Pharisee, St. Photios
Orthros 8:45 am and Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
This week, we do not fast on Wednesday and Friday on account of the hypocrisy of the Pharisee and acknowledging that fasting alone is not acceptable to God if it is not accompanied by humility and repentance.
February 9, Thursday Evening, NO Great Vespers for Feast of St. Haralambos (Clergy at Retreat)
February 10, Friday, Feast of St. Haralambos
Orthros 9:00 am and Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
22nd Anniversary of Fr. John’s Ordination.
February 11, Saturday Evening, Great Vespers 5:00 pm
February 12, Sunday, 17th Sunday of Luke – Sunday of the Prodigal Son.
Orthros 8:45 am and Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
February 17, Friday, Great Vespers for Saturday of the Souls 6:00 pm
February 18, Saturday of the Souls, Memory of all the departed Orthodox Christians
Orthros 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
Saturday Evening, Great Vespers 5:00 pm.
February 19, Sunday, Sunday of the Last Judgement – Meat-fare Sunday
Orthros 8:45 am and Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
February 24, Friday, Great Vespers for Saturday of the Souls 6:00 pm
February 25, Saturday of the Souls, Memory of all who shone in ascesis
Orthros 9:00 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
Evening: Great Vespers 5:00 pm
February 26, Cheese-Fare Sunday.
Orthros 8:45 am and Divine Liturgy 10:00 am
Evening: Vespers of Forgiveness, 5:00 pm
February 27, Clean Monday, Beginning of Great Lent. Great Compline, 6:00 pm
The Great Compline will be offered on Mondays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm.
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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