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August 23, 2026
Weekly bulletins are distributed every Sunday at the Divine Liturgy. They contain Sunday scripture readings, commemorate birthdays and anniversaries, communicate parish announcements, and highlight divine services in the coming week. You can also download the latest bulletin in PDF format here.
Chrismation of Jesse & World Cup Viewing Party
On Sunday, July 19, the Church commemorated the Holy Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils — the saints who defended and transmitted to us the Apostolic faith. Fittingly, on this same day, we rejoiced as Jesse was received into that same faith through the mystery of Chrismation! Sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit, Jesse now stands in the Church of the Ecumenical Councils. Congratulations, and welcome home! “One Lord, one faith, one baptism.” (Ephesians 4:5) Following the…
Baptisms of Agnes and Ian
On Sunday, July 5, we had the great joy of witnessing the holy baptisms of two of our catechumens: Ian (who has taken as his heavenly patron St. John the Theologian) and Trinity who has taken as her name and heavenly patron St. Agnes of Rome. Alleluia!
Chrismations of Ken and Kellie McCord
We give glory to God for the Chrismations of Ken and Kellie McCord on the Fourth Sunday after Pascha (May 3, 2026)! In this sacrament, the Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit is imparted on the candidates who have received absolution of their sins and who are united to the Holy Orthodox Church. Kenneth has as his heavenly patron St. Kenneth, Abbot of Aghaboe in Ireland (+599). Kellie has been given our Righteous Mother Olga of Alaska (+1979)…
Photos from Baptism of Edward and Annual Blood Drive
On the 3rd Sunday of Pascha, the Church commemorates the Holy Myrrhbearing Women. We had the joy of baptizing Edward. “As many as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Alleluia!” After a beautiful Divine Liturgy, we had our fifth annual blood drive. 29 red blood cell units were collected. We also welcomed 7 first-time donors. Thank you for your support and willingness to participate in this life-saving endeavor!
Pascha 2026 Photographs
In the early moments of Sunday, April 12, 2026, the cathedral clergy and faithful celebrated the bright and saving day of the Lord’s Resurrection – Pascha – Easter. Christ is risen! Photographs courtesy of our wonderful parishioners.
The Paschal Message of His Grace, Bishop Vasily 2026
To the Clergy, Monastics, and the Faithful of the Diocese of the West, fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters in Christ: Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! “Let us go with lamps in hand to meet Christ who comes from the tomb like a Bridegroom! And with the festive ranks of angels let us celebrate the saving Pascha of God!” (Paschal canon of St John of Damascus, ode 5). Today, on the sacred day of Pascha, we gather as the Church,…
Photos from Baptisms on Sunday of Orthodoxy
The morning of the Sunday of Orthodoxy began with the holy baptisms of Noah, Jacqueline Rebecca, and Nehemiah. A real triumph! Alleluia!
Bishop Vasily’s Lenten Message
Great Lent 2026 To the clergy, monastics, and the faithful of the Diocese of the West: Dear fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters – Christ is in our midst! I greet you all at the beginning of the blessed and saving Lent, the holy forty days, that the Church has set aside and consecrated in her wisdom for our salvation and renewal. It is the time for the strengthening of our piety, for the confirmation of our faith, and for the…
February 22, 2026
Weekly bulletins are distributed every Sunday at the Divine Liturgy. They contain Sunday scripture readings, commemorate birthdays and anniversaries, communicate parish announcements, and highlight divine services in the coming week. You can also download the latest bulletin in PDF format here.
February 15, 2026
Weekly bulletins are distributed every Sunday at the Divine Liturgy. They contain Sunday scripture readings, commemorate birthdays and anniversaries, communicate parish announcements, and highlight divine services in the coming week. You can also download the latest bulletin in PDF format here.
February 8, 2026
Weekly bulletins are distributed every Sunday at the Divine Liturgy. They contain Sunday scripture readings, commemorate birthdays and anniversaries, communicate parish announcements, and highlight divine services in the coming week. You can also download the latest bulletin in PDF format here.