We'll use this space to share helpful information for parents about kids in church. Sometimes it will be like today - just a statement about best practices. Sometimes it might be a video, or a longer explanation of something. If you have questions please ask FR. GREGORY or FR. COLIN.

Today's guidance: parents, before you bring your child to communion please make sure that you've wiped their mouth very well. Infants or toddlers who are teething are especially in need of this. :)

HOW TO BRING AN INFANT TO COMMUNION - VIDEO

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We present here a short educational offering for both children and adults on the upcoming Sunday's principle Gospel reading so that all can better prepare for the Divine Services. Parents are asked to review the children’s portion with their children. It is very important for us to attend the Divine Services on Sundays and whenever else we are able, but in addition it is our spiritual responsibility to educate ourselves and our families in the faith. It is our hope that this mid-week offering will be an aid in this regard. Please contact Fr. Gregory with questions or suggestions.

For Various Ages: from the Antiochian Archdiocese

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Please note that we have added Divine Services for the feast of Venerable Kassani the Hymnographer September 19 at 6:00 p.m. and September 20 at 8:00 a.m. All are welcome to participate!

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FIVE LINES FOR EVERY ST. VLADIMIRIAN TO READ FOR THIS WEEK!

Those who labor for the vain things in life strive to make those who labor for God’s sake stumble, that they might not be confronted with examples that accuse their conscience; but in so doing they only embellish the crows of conscientious laborers. Maintain a humble attitude, that you might not lose the fruits of good works. If you cast them away, you will be numbered with those who labor in vain.

St. Ephraim the Syrian
A Spiritual Psalter, Psalm 43

"This is the cause of all evils: the ignorance of the Scriptures. We go into battle without arms, and how ought we to come off safe?" -St. John Chrysostom, Homily IX on Colossians.

In order to help increase the general knowledge of scripture in our parish family we present here for your edification the scripture readings for the coming week. At least one Gospel Reading and one Epistle reading are assigned for each day of the year (although during Great Lent the readings are from the Old Testament). Hearing or reading only those readings appointed for Sunday merely scratches the surface of the great spiritual wealth that the scriptures provide us. Some of the readings are easily understandable – others are less so. As Orthodox Christians we do not make private interpretation of scripture, but rather consult the fathers of the Church for their explanations to aid us in our understanding. Those wishing to have access to such explanations are asked to contact Fr. Gregory or inquire in the kiosk for further reading in this regard. Bibles may also be acquired in the kiosk.

Monday: II Corinthians 5:10-15 & Mark 1:9-15
Tuesday: II Corinthians 5:15-21 & Mark 1:16-22
Wednesday: II Corinthians 6:11-16 & Mark 1:23-28
Thursday: II Corinthians 7:1-10 & Mark 1:29-35
Friday: II Corinthians 7:10-16 & Mark 2:18-22
Saturday: I Corinthians 1:26-29 & Matthew 20:29-34

Понедельник: II Кор. 5:10-15 и от Марка 1:9-15
Вторник: II Кор. 5:15-21 и от Марка 1:16-22
Среда: II Кор. 6:11-16 и от Марка 1:23-28
Четверг: II Кор. 7:1-10 и от Марка 1:29-35
Пятница: II Кор. 7:10-16 и от Марка 2:18-22
Суббота: I Кор. 1: 26-29 и от Матфея 20:29-34

Please find below several very nice articles on how to read the scripture from an Orthodox point of view.

By St. Justin (Popovich)

By Bishop Kalistos (Ware)