Matins of Holy Friday with the 12 Passion Gospels

Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)

“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!" (John 12:13)

Palm Crosses

Church school students making palm crosses prior to Liturgy.

The Sacrament of Holy Unction

Prayer of the Oil:
O Lord, Who through Thy mercies and bounties healest the disorders of our souls and bodies: do Thou Thyself, O Master, also sanctify this oil that it may be effectual for those who are anointed therewith, unto healing and relief from every passion, of defilement of flesh and spirit, and every ill; and that thereby may be glorified Thine All-Holy name, of the Father, and of The Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Righteous St Olga of Alaska

On the final Sunday of Great Lent, St. Mary of Egypt, we blessed our new icon of the Righteous St. Olga of Alaska. Beautifully handwritten by local iconographer Mary Ann Reck, the icon holds secondary relics from St. Olga's grave. This icon will be placed in the church for veneration.

Righteousness Olga of Alaska, pray for us!

Oath of Office

On the 4th Sunday of Lent, St. John Climacus, this year's parish council members and auditors took the oath of office. We thank these lay leaders for their dedication to our parish and strengthening of our Holy Church. May God guide them as they work together and grant them many years!

Third Sunday of Great Lent: Veneration of the Cross

1st Sunday of Great Lent: Triumph of Orthodoxy

Troparion: We venerate Thy most pure image, O Good One, and ask forgiveness of our transgressions, O Christ God. Of Thine own will Thou wast pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh to deliver Thy creatures from bondage to the enemy. Therefore with thankfulness we cry aloud to Thee: Thou hast filled all with joy, O our Savior, by coming to save the world.

Holy Chrismation of Reiley Michael Cronin

The Theophony of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

When Thou, O Lord was baptized in the Jordan the worship of the Trinity was made manifest for the voice of the Father beat witness to Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit, in the form of a dove, confirmed the truthfulness of his word. O Christ, our God, Who has revealed Thyself and has enlightened the world, Glory to Thee.