Latest news from St. Ann Melkite Church
- A 1990 article on Melkites
Here’s a good article from 1990 worth reading on Melkites. - St Philip and the Nativity Fast
With today’s liturgical commemoration of St Philip according to the Byzantine Catholic Church, the Nativity fast begins, thus preparing us for the feast of the Incarnation. In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls Phillip, who immediately follows him. He then brings his friend Nathaniel to Jesus, “We have found the one about whom Moses wrote in the… Read more: St Philip and the Nativity Fast - Blessed Veterans Day
- The Feast of Angels
We celebrate today the angels – the Greek word, “messengers.” They truly bring us a message of good news, announcing to the shepherds in the field, “The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today… Read more: The Feast of Angels - Eparchy’s initiatives
- Gloria Jeffords fell asleep in the LordIt is our sad duty to say that Gloria Jeffords, 98, fell asleep in the Lord. The funeral rites will be at 11 am on Thursday, October 31 at the church. Calling hours are from 10 to 11 am, right before the funeral, at the church. Gloria’s obituary can be read here. May the Mother… Read more: Gloria Jeffords fell asleep in the Lord
- Holy Apostle James, son of Alphaeus
Today, the Byzantine Church liturgically recalls the memory of Saint James. The Byzantine Church discerns three apostles named James: James the Greater, the son of Zebedee; James, the Brother of the Lord and first bishop of Jerusalem; and James, the son of Alphaeus. We celebrate the feast of the latter today. He is the James… Read more: Holy Apostle James, son of Alphaeus - Exaltation of the Holy Cross
EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS Wisdom has built her house, she has set up her seven columns …. she calls from the heights out over the city: “Let whoever is naive turn in here; to any who lack sense I say, Come, eat of my food, and drink of the wine I have mixed! Forsake… Read more: Exaltation of the Holy Cross - The New Year of Faith Formation begins
The 2024-2025 Catechetical Year which begins Catechetical Sunday, September 15! The theme for this year’s Catechetical Year is: We Are Stewards of God’s Creation God enthroned in glory above creation has entrusted humanity – made in His image and likeness – with His gifts of creation, reflecting His wisdom, truth, beauty, and goodness as our… Read more: The New Year of Faith Formation begins - Synaxis of Sts. Joachim and Ann
