Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast, the commemoration of St. John Climacus

March 19, 2023 Editor 0 Comments

Today, we observe the the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent and our Byzantine Catholic Church commemorates our Father among the saints, John Climacus of the 7th century. He is also called St. John of the Ladder. In addition to the commemoration made today his other feast day is March 30. As you know, he is …

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Third Sunday of Lent and the Sunday of the Cross

March 11, 2023 Editor 0 Comments

The Sunday of the Cross is celebrated today. The Cross is called in Byzantine hymnography,  the “invisible trophy” –THE symbol of triumph over sin and death. Sr. Vassa does a good job in explaining how the cross of Jesus “works” in our theology. The cross is often misunderstood and abused by both Christians and non-Christians …

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Great Lent at St Ann’s 2023

March 11, 2023 Editor 0 Comments

As previously posted on this site and in the parish bulletin, here is the schedule for Great Fast (Lent): Every Wednesday: Holy Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts at 5:30 pm (check bulletin to make this service is offered) Every Friday: Compline and Akathist at 5:30 pm (check bulletin to make this service is offered) Feast …

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Second Sunday of the Great Fast and St. Gregory of Palamas

March 4, 2023 Editor 0 Comments

In the Divine Liturgy for the Second Sunday of Lent we hear the proclamation of Mark’s Gospel of the Healing of the Paralytic Man. Today, the Lord’s Day, it is helpful to recall that we need to lay aside our problems and distractions for a moment so as to focus on the person of Jesus …

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The first day of Great Lent

February 20, 2023 Editor 0 Comments

With joy let us begin the time of this bright Fast, and prepare ourselves for spiritual combat. Let us purify our soul and cleanse our flesh. Let us not fast only from food; let us also abstain from every passion. Rejoicing in spiritual virtues, let us persevere with love, so that we may be counted …

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Schedule for Great Lent 2023

February 17, 2023 Editor 0 Comments

Schedule for Great Fast (Lent): It begins with Forgiveness Vespers on Sunday, February 19 at 5:30 pm. Every Wednesday: Holy Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts at 5:30 pm (check bulletin to make this service is offered) Every Friday: Compline and Akathist at 5:30 pm (check bulletin to make this service is offered) Feast of the Annunciation …

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The Lenten Journey 2023

January 28, 2023 Editor 0 Comments

Make your Lenten Journey intentional for 2023! Here is a convenient calendar laying out some key things to draw you deeper in our preparation for Holy Pascha!