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.





Troparion of Pentecost, Tone 8: Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God, * Who hast shown forth the fishermen as supremely-wise, * by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, * and through them didst draw the world into Thy net. * O Lover of Mankind, glory be to Thee.

Kontakion of Pentecost, Tone 8: Once, when He descended and confounded the tongues,*  the Most High divided the nations; * and when He divided the tongues of fire, * He called all men into unity; * and with one accord we glorify the All-Holy Spirit.

Instead of the Trisagion: As many as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Alleluia!

Instead of “It is Truly Meet”: Rejoice, O Queen, boast of virgins and mothers; for every eloquent and capable mouth is unable to extol thee worthily, and every mind is confounded in seeking to comprehend thy childbirth. Wherefore, with one accord do we glorify thee.

Today’s Readings
Epistle: Acts 2:1-11
Gospel: John 7:37-52; 8:12

Parish News

 Glory to God for such a successful “Taste of Orthodoxy” last Sunday! Many thanks to Gabriella Damiano and everyone who helped with organizing and cooking.

 Vespers of Pentecost will be served immediately following Divine Liturgy this morning. At this service we resume making prostrations for the first time since Great and Holy Thursday. This means that on weekdays – other than feasts, of course – prostrations are to be made whenever we enter or leave the church. (And we make prostrations as we leave the temple today after Vespers.) In honor of the Feast of Pentecost, there is no fasting at all this week.

 Today is the feast day of Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville and of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Church in Cheektowaga.

 How do we venerate the Pentecost icon? Please kiss the feet of the Apostles on the icon. Do not kiss the “little old man” at the foot of the icon. He represents “Kosmos”, the world, that is, all reality which lies outside of the Kingdom of God. The icon symbolizes the World coming out of the darkness because now the Church has been established on earth.

 Bishop George of Mayfield will be visiting our parish June 19-20. He will be tonsuring John Kachelmeyer and Andrew Hammond to be readers.

 The Sunday Bible study will resume next Sunday.

 Please remember in your prayers those traveling: Ludmilla Ibarra, Marcus Bursik, Valentina Jaffri, and everyone traveling to Jordanville for their feast day, including Reader Peter and Raissa Semanchuk, John Kachelmeyer and Benjamin Jackson.


O Heavenly King,
    Comforter,
    Spirit of Truth,
Who art everywhere present and fillest all things,
Treasury of good things and Giver of life:
Come and dwell in us,
And cleanse us of all impurity,
And save our souls,
    O Good One!


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 all evening services.