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 School               during the sermon
Sunday Bible Study        after coffee hour
Wednesday Akathist       6:30pm        
Vigil for Feast                  Friday, 6:00pm
Liturgy for Feast             Saturday, 9:00am


Sunday Troparion, Tone 2: When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, * then didst Thou slay Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity. * And when Thou didst also raise the dead out of the nethermost depths, * all the hosts of the heavens cried out: * O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee!

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 the Martyrs, Tone 5: O Christ God, Thou hast given us an impregnable rampart * in the miracles of Thy holy martyrs. * Through their supplications destroy Thou the councils of the heathen * and strengthen the scepters of kingdoms, * in that Thou art good and lovest mankind.

Sunday Kontakion, Tone 2:  Thou didst rise from the tomb, O omnipotent Savior, * and Hades was terrified on beholding the wonder; * and the dead arose, * and creation at the sight thereof rejoiceth with Thee. * And Adam also is joyful, * and the world, O my Savior, * praiseth Thee forever.

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 the Martyrs, Tone  2:  Having received grace from on high, * O most lauded martyrs, * ye intercede for those amid temptations; * wherefore, ye delivered the maiden from a bitter death, O holy ones: * for ye are truly the glory of Edessa * and the joy of the world.

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: Ephesians 6:10-17
Gospel: Luke 10:25-37; Luke 12:8-12

Parish News

 Many thanks to everyone who helped with our Thanksgiving dinner last Sunday. God bless you!

 The Nativity Fast begins today. Fish is allowed on weekends. Fish is also allowed tomorrow in honor of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew.

 Galina Bahanovich is traveling to California this week for three months. Please remember her in your prayers.

 It is time for our annual food drive for the Buffalo City Mission! Please refer to the list of items to bring. The deadline is December 19.

 This Friday at 6:00pm is Vigil for the feast of the Entrance of the Mother of in the Temple. Divine Liturgy is on Saturday at 9:00am. Those who have already made their confession for Holy Communion need not do so again for the feast. This is a great feast, so all should make every effort to come

 The Parish Council will meet on December 12 at coffee hour.

 Mark your calendars for the Advent Concert at the Hellenic Church of the Annunciation on Sunday, December 12 at 5:00pm.

 Anthony and Gabriella Damiano’s baby girl, Katherine Marie, will be baptized on Sunday, December 19. We will be serving a baptismal Liturgy, so services will begin at 9:00am that day.

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.