This 5-session class will focus on the Church’s experience and teaching about prayer and praying as part of our identity as human beings.

We will discuss scriptural references to prayer that often bring up questions such as:

• What does it mean to pray “in Jesus name?”
• How do we understand the scriptural references to praying in our “closet” and the Lord being present when “2 or 3 are gathered?”
• How confident should we be when we pray?
• How do we “pray without ceasing?”
• Why do we pray for the departed?

As well as others.

EVERYONE is welcome!

https://www.gotomeet.me/StJohnofDamascus/wednesdayadulted 

This meeting is locked with a password: grow

You can also dial in using your phone. 
United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 

Access Code: 811-334-381 

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/811334381 

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Come get some “old world” treats for your Easter
table (or just for a treat you and your family will love).

To view the menu and how to order ahead visit https://stjohnofdamascus.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Thanksgiving-bake-sale-flier-2020.pdf

We look forward to seeing you!

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

This is our monthly fellowship gathering for our senior members. Newcomers are welcome! We will be following all necessary safety precautions. Please contact Patty Pelachik for details and questions.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

This is our monthly fellowship gathering for our senior members. Newcomers are welcome! We will be following all necessary safety precautions. Please contact Patty Pelachik for details and questions.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

This is our monthly fellowship gathering for our senior members. Newcomers are welcome! We will be following all necessary safety precautions. Please contact Patty Pelachik for details and questions.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

For more information on the Orthodox Church’s commemoration of the Transfiguration of our Lord see: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-church-year/transfiguration

For more information on the Orthodox Church’s commemoration of the Transfiguration of our Lord see: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-church-year/transfiguration

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

For more information on the Orthodox Church’s commemoration of the Dormition (Falling Asleep) of the Theotokos (Mother of God) see: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-church-year/dormition-of-the-theotokos

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

This is our monthly fellowship gathering for our senior members. Newcomers are welcome! We will be following all necessary safety precautions. Please contact Patty Pelachik for details and questions.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

For more information about the Orthodox Church’s commemoration of the Beheading of St John the Baptist and Forerunner see https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2020/08/29/102419-the-beheading-of-the-holy-glorious-prophet-forerunner-and-baptis

For more information about the Orthodox Church’s commemoration of the Beheading of St John the Baptist and Forerunner see https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2020/08/29/102419-the-beheading-of-the-holy-glorious-prophet-forerunner-and-baptis

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

For more information about the celebration of the Nativity of the Mother of God visit: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2020/09/08/102541-the-nativity-of-our-most-holy-lady-the-mother-of-god-and-ever-vi

For more information about the celebration of the Nativity of the Mother of God visit: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2020/09/08/102541-the-nativity-of-our-most-holy-lady-the-mother-of-god-and-ever-vi

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

For more information about the celebration of the Exaltation of the Precious & Life-giving Cross visit: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2020/09/14/102610-the-universal-exaltation-of-the-precious-and-life-giving-cross

For more information about the celebration of the Exaltation of the Precious & Life-giving Cross visit: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2020/09/14/102610-the-universal-exaltation-of-the-precious-and-life-giving-cross

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

This is our monthly fellowship gathering for our senior members. Newcomers are welcome! We will be following all necessary safety precautions. Please contact Patty Pelachik for details and questions.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

This is our monthly fellowship gathering for our senior members. Newcomers are welcome! We will be following all necessary safety precautions. Please contact Patty Pelachik for details and questions.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

This is our monthly fellowship gathering for our senior members. Newcomers are welcome! We will be following all necessary safety precautions. Please contact Patty Pelachik for details and questions.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

For more information about the celebration of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple see: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2020/11/21/103357-the-entry-of-the-most-holy-mother-of-god-into-the-temple

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

This is our monthly fellowship gathering for our senior members. Newcomers are welcome! We will be following all necessary safety precautions. Please contact Patty Pelachik for details and questions.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

This meditative service combines Old Testament & New Testament scriptures related to the Feast of the Revelation of God as Father, Son & Holy Spirit at the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ by the Forerunner & Baptist John.
Each “Hour” (1st, 3rd, 6th, 9th) also includes special psalms connected to the feast as well as hymns reflecting on the act of God for our salvation.

The “Vigil” services of the Church contain much of the descriptions & explanations of the feast, including Old Testament prophecies, relevant psalms, and New Testament witness in the light of the Salvation offered to us in Jesus Christ.

For more information on the celebration of the great and saving day in Christ’s Church visit: https://www.oca.org/fs/sermons/discourse-on-the-day-of-the-baptism-of-christ

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

This is our monthly fellowship gathering for our senior members. Newcomers are welcome! We will be following all necessary safety precautions. Please contact Patty Pelachik for details and questions.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

This is our monthly fellowship gathering for our senior members. Newcomers are welcome! We will be following all necessary safety precautions. Please contact Patty Pelachik for details and questions.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy

Participants gather for prayer, spiritual reflection, and open discussion. Led by Fr. Michael.
To receive the password to participate please email Fr. Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org.

Beginning Feb 13 Dn George will lead a discussion regarding Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s inspiriing book Great Lent. 
Copies of the book are available in the parish bookstore which is self-serve and accessible whenever people are at church. For specific days and times look for events (services, cooking days, etc) on our calendar or contact Fr  Michael at powaypadre@stjohnofdamascus.org 

Everyone is welcome and can participate via zoom. 
The link is: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/89973875832

The Orthodox Christian Church follows the scriptural understanding of the day beginning at sundown. As such, services for the Resurrection (“on Sunday”) begin the evening before with the celebration of Great Vespers.
For more information on the service of Vespers visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer/vespers

The services of Hours are called the First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth. These “hours”, referred to in scripture (with the exception of the 1st), conform generally to the hours of six and nine in the morning, noon, and three in the afternoon. The services consist mostly of psalms which are generally related to the events in the passion of Christ which took place at that particular hour of the day. The Third Hour also refers to the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples on Pentecost.

For more information on these and other services connected to the sanctification of time visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-daily-cycles-of-prayer

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. It is the action of the Church assembled by God in order to be together in one community to worship, to pray, to sing, to hear God’s Word, to be instructed in God’s commandments, to offer itself with thanksgiving in Christ to God the Father, and to have the living experience of God’s eternal kingdom through communion with the same Christ Who is present in his people by the Holy Spirit.

The Divine Liturgy is always done by Orthodox Christians on the Lord’s Day which is Sunday, the “day after Sabbath” which is symbolic of the first day of creation and the last day—or as it is called in Holy Tradition, the eighth day—of the Kingdom of God. This is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the day of God’s judgment and victory predicted by the prophets, the Day of the Lord which inaugurates the presence and the power of the “kingdom to come” already now within the life of this present world.

For more information on the Divine Liturgy including descriptions of its many parts visit: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-divine-liturgy