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Nativity Fast, Nativity of the Lord and Theophany

The Nativity Fast 2023

November 15, 2023 #Nativity Fast

The traditional fast preparing us for the Nativity of the Lord –Christmas– begins today. The modified fast of the Melkite Church begins in December.

Pray-Fast-Almsgiving.

There is a resource for the here: Nativity Fast for the Domestic Church.

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St. Ann Melkite Greek-Catholic Church

41 Cross Road
Waterford CT 06385
(860) 442-2211

Father Dennis McCarthy, Pastor

Divine Liturgy

Saturday 5:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am

Latest News Items

  • Theophany of the Lord 2026 January 6, 2026
  • Spaghetti and Meatball fundraising dinner January 4, 2026
  • The feast of the Circumcision of the Lord Liturgy January 1, 2026
  • St Stephen’s Day December 27, 2025
  • The Divine Maternity December 26, 2025

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  • History of St. Ann's Church
    • Pastors of St Ann's
    • Founders
    • Our Patron Saint
  • Parish Bulletins
    • Safe Environment
  • Act
    • Melkite Association of Young Adults (MAYA)
    • Our Leadership
      • Parish Advisory Council
  • Pray
    • Devotion to the Holy Mother of God
    • Divine Liturgy and Melkite Calendar
      • Liturgical Gestures in the Byzantine Liturgy
    • The Holy Name of Jesus
    • Seven Holy Mysteries
    • Funerals, Blessings and Prayers
    • Society of Publicans
  • Learn the Catholic Faith
    • Bible Study
      • New Testament
      • Old Testament
    • Church Fathers and Mothers
    • Religious Education for children AND adults
    • Saints and Blesseds of our Church
    • Themes in Byzantine Christianity
    • The Melkites and Eastern Traditions
  • St. Jude Shrine
  • Photo Gallery
  • Contact Us

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