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A Pan-Orthodox ministry that displays Christian love, mercy and compassion to the individuals, families and facilities it serves.

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A Pan-Orthodox ministry that displays Christian love, mercy and compassion to the individuals, families and facilities it serves.

Prayer List for the Week of February 11, 2024

Gerald Largent

For healing: Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr Jerome, Fr. John Henry, Fr. Kyril, Fr. Mefody, Fr. Paul, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Barbara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Danielle, Nicholas, Tricia, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Kathleen, Walter, Andrew, Natalie, Arthur, Diana, Nicole, Patricia, Rene, Jennifer, Jason, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, Rodica, Mila, Richard, James, Elaine, Dejan, Papoulas, Nicholas, Constantine, Agape, Eleftheria, Mirsina, Candice, Darina, David, Jay, William, Gloria, Daria, Jude, George, Carol, Andrew, Jodi, Richard, Madeline, James, Robin, Jaclyn, Jason, Nicole

For God’s protection: all who are missing

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s protection: all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Fr. Moses, Mother Elizabeth, John, Daniel, Milan, Ioan, Helen, Florin, Robert, John, Julia

Readings for the Week of February 11, 2024

Gerald Largent

2/11: 1 Timothy 1:15-17; Matthew 15:21-28

2/12: James 2:14-26; Mark 10:46-52

2/13: James 3:1-10; Mark 11:11-23

2/14: James 3:11-4:6; Mark 11:23-26

2/15: James 4:7-5:9; Mark 11:27-33

2/16: 1 Peter 1:1-2, 10-12; 2:6-10; Mark 12:1-12

2/17: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-23; Luke 17:3-10

Typica Service on February 10, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On February 10, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Hieromartyr Haralambos the Wonderworker, Bishop of Magnesia.

The prescribed readings are Colossians 1:3-6 and Luke 16:10-15.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, February 12, at 8am (Eastern). ***

Typica Service on February 9, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

February 9 is the Final Day of the Meeting of Our Lord in the Temple.

The prescribed readings are James 2:1-13 and Mark 10:23-32,

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, February 10, at 8am (Eastern). ***

Words from the Saints -- February 8, 2024

Gerald Largent

"Cry out, O sinner, with all your might; for your Lord is merciful and loves those who repent. As soon as you return, your Father will come out to meet you. He will slaughter the fatted calf , clothe you in a fine robe, and rejoice in you." --St. Ephraim the Syrian

"Be ever more obedient to God and He will save you." --St. Pachomius

"So in every test, let us say, 'Thank you, my God, because this was needed for my salvation." --St. Paisios

"Every Christian should find for himself the imperative and inventive to become holy. If you live without struggle and without hope of becoming holy, then you are Christians only in name and not in essence." --St. Philaret of Moscow

Matins on February 5, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On February 5, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Agatha of Palermo in Sicily.

The prescribed readings are Hebrews 11:17-23, 27-31 and Mark 9:42-50.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, February 7, at 7pm (Eastern). ***

Prayer List for the Week of February 4, 2024

Gerald Largent

For healing: Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr Jerome, Fr. John Henry, Fr. Kyril, Fr. Mefody, Fr. Paul, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Barbara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Danielle, Nicholas, Tricia, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Kathleen, Walter, Andrew, Natalie, Arthur, Diana, Nicole, Patricia, Rene, Jennifer, Jason, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, Rita, Rodica, Mila, Richard, James, Elaine, Dejan, Papoulas, Nicholas, Constantine, Agape, Eleftheria, Mirsina, Candice, Darina, David, Jay, William, Gloria, Daria, Benjamin, Jude, George, Carol, Andrew, Jodi, Richard, Madeline, James, Robin, Jaclyn

For God’s protection: all who are missing

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s protection: all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Fr. Moses, Mother Elizabeth, John, Daniel, Milan, Ioan, Helen, Florin, Robert, John, Julia

Readings for the Week of February 4, 2024

Gerald Largent

2/4: Colossians 3:12-16; Luke 18:35-43

2/5: Hebrews 11:17-23, 27-31; Mark 9:42-50

2/6: Hebrews 12:25-26; 13:22-25; Mark 10:2-12

2/7: James 1:1-18; Mark 10:11-16

2/8: James 1:19-27; Mark 10:17-27

2/9: James 2:1-13; Mark 10:23-32

2/10: Colossians 1:3-6; Luke 16:10-15

Typica Service on February 3, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On February 3, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saints Simeon the Elder and Anna the Prophetess.

The prescribed readings are Hebrews 9:11-14 and Luke 2:25-38.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, February 5, at 8am (Eastern). ***

Words from the Saints -- February 1, 2024

Gerald Largent

"Do not be always wanting everything to turn out as you think it should, but rather as God pleases, then you will be undisturbed and thankful in prayer." --St. Nilus

"The soul that loves God has its rest in God and in God alone. In all the paths that men walk in the world, they do not attain peace until they draw nigh to hope in God." --St. Isaac the Syrian

"Establish yourself in God and then you will be helpful to others." --St. Seraphim of Sarov

"If man remembered that it is written: 'By your words you will be justified and by your words you will be condemned,' (Matthew 12:37) he would choose to remain silent." --St. Poemen

"When a bad or gloomy thought, fear or temptation threatens to afflict you, don’t fight it to try and get rid of it. Open your arms to Christ’s love and he will embrace you, then it will vanish by itself." --St. Porphyrios

Matins on February 1, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

February 1 is the Pre-Feast of the Meeting of the Lord in the Temple. On this day of the month, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Tryphon.

The prescribed readings are Hebrews 10:35-11:7 and Mark 9:10-16.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Saturday, February 3, at 8am (Eastern). ***

Typica Service on January 29, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On January 29, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Translation of the Relics of the Holy Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-Bearer to the City of Antioch.

The prescribed readings are Hebrews 8:7-13 and Mark 8:11-21.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, January 31, at 7pm (Eastern). ***

Prayer List for the Week of January 28, 2024

Gerald Largent

For healing: Fr. Andrew, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr Jerome, Fr. John Henry, Fr. Kyril, Fr. Mefody, Fr. Paul, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Barbara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Danielle, Nicholas, Tricia, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Kathleen, Walter, Andrew, Natalie, Arthur, Diana, Nicole, Patricia, Rene, Jennifer, Jason, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, Rita, Rodica, Mila, Richard, James, Elaine, Dejan, Papoulas, Nicholas, Constantine, Agape, Eleftheria, Mirsina, Candice, Darina, David, Jay, William, Gloria, Daria, Benjamin, Jude, George, Carol, Andrew, Jodi, Richard, Madeline, James, Shirley, Helen, Nadia, Ann, Bernadette, Mildred, Juanita, Barbara, Anna, Darrell, Ann

For God’s protection: all who are missing

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s protection: all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Fr. Moses, Matushka Mary, Mother Elizabeth, Dorina, Clifton, Anthony, John, Daniel, Milan, Ioan, Helen, Florin, Robert

Readings for the Week of January 28, 2024

Gerald Largent

1/28: Colossians 3:4-11; Luke 18:18-27

1/29: Hebrews 8:7-13; Mark 8:11-21

1/30: Hebrews 13:7-16; Matthew 5:14-19

1/31: Hebrews 10:1-18; Mark 8:30-34

2/1: Hebrews 10:35-11:7; Mark 9:10-16

2/2: Hebrews 7:7-17; Luke 2:22-40

2/3: Ephesians 5:1-8; Luke 14:1-11

Typica Service on January 27, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On January 27, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Translation of the Honorable Relics of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople.

Today's prescribed readings are Ephesians 2:11-13 and Luke 13:18-29.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, January 29, at 8am (Eastern). ***

Matins on January 26, 2024

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On January 26, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Father Xenophon and those with him.

Today's prescribed readings are Hebrews 7:18-25 and Luke 21:37-22:8.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, January 29, at 8am (Eastern). ***

Words from the Saints -- January 25, 2024

Gerald Largent

"As salt is needed for all kinds of food, so humility is needed for all kinds of virtues." --St. Isaac the Syrian

"Sin has reigned over us and the inventor and father of sin has lorded it over all who dwell under the sky, provoking the transgression of the divine laws. But in Christ we see human nature, enjoying freedom of access to God." --St. Cyril of Alexandria

"The rule of life for a perfect person is to be in the image and likeness of God." --St. Clement of Alexandria

"Do not forsake prayer, for just as the body becomes weak when it is deprived of food, so also the soul when it is deprived of prayer draws nigh to weakness and spiritual death." --St. Gennadius of Constantinople

"Let not one think, my fellow Christian, that only priests and monks need to 'pray with out ceasing' (1 Thessalonians 5:17) and not laymen No, no; every Christian without exception ought to dwell always in prayer." --St. Gregory Palamas

"The Lord Himself commanded that we pray unceasingly, not just with the tongue to be heard by men, but rather enclosed in the room of the heart, so that the Lord can hear and see us." --St. Nikolai Velimirovich

"What I see around me would drive me insane, if I did not know that no matter what happens, God will have the last word." --St. Paisios