Third Sunday of Lent and the Sunday of the Cross
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…
Great Fast (Lent)
Great Lent at St Ann’s 2023
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…
Second Sunday of the Great Fast and St. Gregory of Palamas
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…
The first day of Great Lent
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…
Schedule for Great Lent 2023
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…
The Lenten Journey 2023
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!
Fifth Tuesday of the Great Fast
Fifth Tuesday of the Great Fast: Isaiah 40:18-31 Our faith begins with creation. We say, “I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and of…