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 sermon
Sunday Bible Study    after coffee hour
Wednesday Akathist    6:30pm



Sunday Troparion, Tone 7: Thou didst destroy death by Thy Cross, * Thou didst open Paradise to the Thief. * Thou didst change the lamentation of the Myrrh-bearers, * and Thou didst command Thine Apostles * to proclaim that Thou didst arise, O Christ God, * and grantest 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 Sts. Marcian and Martyrius, Tone 4:  In their sufferings O Lord, * Thy martyrs received imperishable crowns from Thee, our God; * for, possessed of Thy might, * they cast down the tormentors and set at naught the feeble audacity of the demons. * By their supplications save our souls.

Sunday Kontakion, Tone 7: No longer will the dominion of death be able to keep men captive; * for Christ hath descended, demolishing and destroying the powers thereof. * Hades is bound; * the Prophets rejoice with one voice, saying: * A Savior hath come for them that have faith. * Come forth, ye faithful for the Resurrection.

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 Sts. Marcian and Martyrius, Tone 4: Having struggled well from childhood, * O Marcian and wise Martyrius, * ye cast down the apostate Arius, * preserving the Orthodox Faith unadulterated, * following Paul, the wise teacher. * Wherefore, with him ye have found life, * as most excellent champions of the Trinity.

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 2:14-22 & Ephesians 4:7-13
Gospel: Luke 16:19-31 & Matthew 10:1, 5-8

Parish News

 Congratulations to Anthony and Gabriella on the birth of their third child and first daughter, Katherine (Katie), born on Friday, November 5! Mother and child are doing well.

 Tomorrow, St. Demetrius Day, is the nameday of Dmitri Albul and Dmitri Zharkoff. Many years!

 Today after coffee hour we will serve our monthly moleben for the Conversion of the Non-Orthodox. Please bring your lists of friends and family to be commemorated.

 This fall’s Russian Bazaar will on be on Saturday, November 13 and 20, 9:00am-1:00pm. Please ask Cathy Fudala how you can participate.

 Our Thanksgiving Service and dinner will be on Sunday, November 21 at 5:00pm. Please sign up downstairs to bring an item.

 The Pan-Orthodox Choir will present their annual Advent Concert at the Hellenic Church of the Annunciation on Sunday, December 12, at 5:00pm.

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.