“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men – extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’ And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Luke 18:10-14)
Sun
9FebPublican & Pharisee
9:40am Hours
10:00am Divine LiturgyThu
13Feb6pm Akathist to The Protection of the Holy Theotokos followed by CatechismSat
15Feb6pm Vespers
Confession Following VespersSun
16FebProdigal Son
9:40am Hours
10:00am Divine Liturgy
Holy Land - You may send assistance through IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) here: Conflict in Gaza
Ukraine Assistance - If you want to help those in Ukraine impacted by war, you may do so through International Orthodox Christian Charities, IOCC Ukraine
Sunday Weekly Cleanup: We need everyone to lend a hand with this task to help make the load lighter on the few who often clean. Many hands make light work. Those who are staying to clean are often cleaning until mid-afternoon. There are many tasks that need to be completed each Sunday.
Patristics Reading Group - Beginning Sunday, February 23, Fr. Peter will spearhead a Patristics Reading Group. The purpose of the group is to read the writings of the Orthodox Church Fathers and learn from these illumined, deified teachers our Orthodox Christian Faith and how we should then live. First up will be the writing of St. Basil the Great on the Holy Spirit. If you are interested in becoming a part of this reading group, let Fr. Peter know with an email here. We will meet for an hour on Sunday beginning around 1 pm (unless preempted by previously scheduled divine service). This group is limited to communicants, i.e., Orthodox Christians. Reading the assigned portions of the text is required. Each member of the group will be responsible for obtaining their copy of the text. Public access (free version) of the text is available at Christian Classics Ethereal Library.
Food Pantry available for any in need: text 931-305-9519 for details or assistance.
**Assistance Needed with Prosphora for Divine Liturgy.** Fran will be away for several months beginning in January. To volunteer; please see JoAnn, Matrona, Karen, or Matushka. Thank you for considering this need of our parish.
Link to the 2025 OCA desk calendar listing feast days, fasting periods with specifics, OCA directories, pastoral messages, and more. An excellent resource. Desk Calendar