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.

Weekly Schedule



Saturday Vigil        5:00pm

Sunday Divine Liturgy    9:30am

Wednesday Akathist    6:30pm

Friday Small Compline    6:30pm




Sunday Troparion, Tone 4: Having learned the joyful proclamation of the resurrection from the angel, * and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, * the women disciples of the Lord * spake to the apostles exultantly: * Death is despoiled * and Christ God is risen, * granting 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 Prophet Elisha, Tone 4:  The angel in the flesh, the foundation of the prophets, * the second forerunner of the coming of Christ, * the glorious Elijah from on high sent down upon Elisha * the grace to dispel infirmities and to cleanse lepers. * Wherefore, he poureth forth healings upon those who honor him.

Troparion of St. Methodius, 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 Methodius, * intercede with Christ God * that our souls be saved.

Sunday Kontakion, Tone 4: My Savior and Redeemer hath as God * raised up the earthborn from grave and from their fetters, * and He hath broken the gates of hades, * and as Master * hath arisen on the third day.

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 Prophet Elisha, Tone 2:  Thou wast shown to be a prophet of God, * receiving a twofold measure of grace, * which truly befitted thee, O blessed Elisha; * for thou wast the companion of Elijah, * and with him dost unceasingly * entreat Christ God in behalf of us all.
 
Kontakion of St. Methodius, Tone 2: Thou didst struggle on earth like an incorporeal being, O Methodius, * and hast inherited the heavens, * as one who explained the veneration of icons to the ends of the earth; * for, afflicted greatly with toils and pangs, * thou didst not cease boldly to denounce those * who cast aside the icons of Christ.

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: Romans 10:1-10 & James 5:10-20

Gospel: Matthew 8:28–9:1 & Luke 4:22-30

Parish News

 A big thank you to everyone who helped with our parish feast last weekend. Everything was beautiful and went smoothly. It was a joy to have so many clergy concelebrating.
 Congratulations to the newly-tonsured Reader Andrew Hammond and Reader John Kachelmeyer. Axios!
 Reader George Hammond has moved down to Virginia where he has obtained employment. He and Yana Greenman will be joined in the sacrament of Holy Matrimony at Holy Protection Church in Rochester on August 1. Please keep them in your prayers.
 Congratulations to Moses (James) Jufer on being accepted to Holy Trinity Seminary’s correspondence program.
 Congratulations to Reader John Kachelmeyer on passing the New York State Fire Inspection and Safety Examination for his new job.
 We welcome back Ludmilla Ibarra and Valentina Jaffri from their travels. Please remember Marcus Bursik in your prayers as he travels in Colombia.
 The Bible study on the book of Revelation continues today after coffee hour. All are welcome to attend.
 This Wednesday’s Akathist will be for the Vladimir Icon of the Theotokos.
 Please pick up a copy of the July Messenger.


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 can usually  heard at each service, or by arrangement.