We are a parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, and all are welcome to worship with us! Our services are in English. Please join us at our coffee hour downstairs after the service.


                                        Saturday Vigil                       5:00pm
                                        Sunday Divine Liturgy          9:30am
                                        Sunday Bible Study              after coffee hour
                                        Wednesday Akathist              6:30pm
                                         Friday Small Compline          6:30pm


Sunday Troparion, Tone 3: Let the heavens be glad; let earthly things rejoice; * for the Lord hath wrought might with his arm. * He hath trampled down death by death; * the firstborn of the dead hath He become. * From the belly of Hades hath he delivered us * and hath granted to the world great mercy.

Troparion of St. Theodore Stratelates, Tone 4: By true strategy, O trophy-bearer * thou wast an illustrious general of the Heavenly King, O Theodore. * For thou didst wisely arm thyself with the weapons of faith, * and didst utterly annihilate the hordes of demons, * and didst prove a victorious athlete, * wherefore with faith * we ever call thee blessed.

Troparion of St. Theodore the Tyro, Tone 2: Great are the triumphs of faith! * The holy martyr Theodore rejoiced in a fountain of flame as in refreshing water. * For having been made a whole burnt offering by fire, * he was offered as a sweetbread to the Trinity. * By his prayers, O Christ God, save our souls.

Troparion of St. Ambrose, Tone 4: The truth of things hath revealed thee to thy flock  as a rule of faith, * an icon of meekness and a teacher of temperance; * therefore thou hast achieved the heights by humility, * riches by poverty. * O Father and Hierarch Ambrose, * intercede with Christ God * that our souls be saved.

Sunday Kontakion, Tone 3: Thou didst arise today from the tomb, O Merciful One, * and didst lead us out of the gates of death.* Today Adam danceth and Eve rejoiceth; * and together with them both the Prophets and the Patriarchs * unceasingly praise the divine might of Thine authority.
 
Kontakion of St. Theodore Stratelates, Tone 2: Armed with faith and courage of soul, * and having taken in thy hand the Word of God as a spear, * thou didst conquer the enemy, * O glory of martyrs, Theodore. * With them cease not to intercede with Christ God for us all.

Kontakion of St. Theodore the Tyro, Tone 8: Having received the faith of Christ in thy heart as an inner shield, * thou didst overcome all the opposing forces, O great champion, * and thou hast been crowned with a heavenly crown, O Theodore, * for thou art eternally invincible.

Kontakion of St. Ambrose, Tone 3:  Shining with divine dogmas, * thou didst darken the deception of Arius, * O Ambrose, pastor and teacher of the mysteries. * And working wonders through the power of the Spirit, * thou didst manifestly heal diverse passions, O venerable father. * Entreat Christ God, that our souls be saved.

Kontakion of the Theotokos, Tone 6: O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, * mediation unto the Creator most constant, * O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned, * but be thou quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, * who in faith cry unto thee: * Hasten to intercession, and speed thou to make supplication, * thou who dost ever protect, * O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

Today’s Readings
Epistle: Colossians 1:12-18
Gospel: Luke 17:12-19

Parish News

+ Today is the last day we are receiving food donations for the Buffalo City Mission. God bless everyone for their generosity!

+ On Friday morning Archimandrite Ioasaph, the head of our Russian Spiritual Mission in Jerusalem, reposed in the Lord. May his memory be eternal!

+ The Jacksons will be in Methuen MA this week for the St. Herman of Alaska Youth Conference. There will be a reader Akathist on Wednesday for St. Spyridon of Tremithon. There will be no service on Friday. Please note that on Saturday there will not be a full Vigil. Instead Vespers will be served at 8:00pm, because Fr. Peter will be arriving home late. Confessions will be heard after Vespers.

+ Please remember in your prayers those traveling: Marcus Bursik, Galina Bahanovich, Peter Krasnov, all those traveling to the St. Herman Youth Conference, and everyone traveling over the holidays.

+ Fish is permitted this week on Tuesday for the Conception of the Theotokos and Friday for St. Herman and St. Spyridon.

If you are visiting today:

+ There are service books underneath the candle stand that you may borrow and follow along in. If you get lost, ask your neighbor to help you find the page.

+ As you can see, we stand for most of the service. If you are not accustomed to this, please feel free to sit if you feel the need. No one will mind! You should still stand during the Scripture readings and when the priest comes through.

+ In the Orthodox tradition, women cover their heads in church, and extra scarves can be borrowed from the candle stand at the entrance.

+ You will see people making the sign of the cross and bowing. Feel free to follow suit or not, however you are comfortable. Again, no one will mind either way.

+ Feel free to venerate (kiss) the icons and purchase a candle to light. Commemoration slips for Orthodox, living and reposed may be placed on the tray by the candle stand. Please write down how many prosphora you would like (suggested donation: $1/ea.)

+ At the end of the service, you may come forward to venerate the hand-cross if you wish.

+ At our parish we do not pass a collection plate. Gifts are voluntary and can be left at the candle stand.

+ Anyone who wishes to receive Holy Communion must be an Orthodox Christian and make their Confession beforehand. Please speak with Fr. Peter for more information.

Confessions are heard at every evening service.