On January 31, 2022, our iconographer Dmitry returned with his assistants to continue to fresco project. Tho photos depict the swift and beautiful progress being made. Many thanks to our generous donors who made these icons and images possible. Many blessings for the artistic efforts and all us parishioners who will be surrounded by the...Read More
Our Prophet Elias children’s room windows got a face lift. New windows were installed and soon new blinds will cover them. Many thanks to Aptos Glass for their fine workmanship. Read More
Father Milutin got distracted at the recent Parish Council meeting and decided to capture the moment. He blesses the Council meetings and remarks how much the nine members are in unity for the benefit of the church. Father Milutin will miss his Council. Amin! Read More
Father Milutin traveled to St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Eugene, Oregon, to baptize Amalia. Her parents Constantine and Kathy Koulas are good friends of Father and Presvytera Josefina. Amalia’s godfather is Apostolos Koulas. May Amalia have many years. Amin!Read More
Father Milutin baptized George Anthony Robinson. He was sponsored by Joanna Stebbins in the presence for his parents. God bless George and may he have many years! Read More
On a glorious Saturday, January 8, 2022, Father Milutin led parishioners of Prophet Elias and Orthodox Christians from sister parishes to Rio Del Mar State Beach in Aptos, California, to bless the waters and all of Creation. Many thanks to Georgia Chronopoulos for creating this lovely video that captures the events of the day. Please...Read More
On Sunday, January 23, 2022, Father Milutin celebrated the Divine Liturgy then the blessing of our traditional church Vasilopita that was baked by Maureen Heliotis. He started with Christ and continued cutting pieces for every ministry in the church, all hoping to get the coin. The blade found its mark for our young acolyte, Noel...Read More
During his last trip to Washington, D.C., Father Milutin had a blessing and honor to serve with His Grace Bishop Irinej of the Eastern American Diocese of the Serbian Orthodox Church. They served on the Feast of the Synaxis of St. John the Baptist (according the Julian/Old Calendar) at the parish of St. Luke in...Read More
While Father Milutin was in Washington, D.C., he was able to meet with our beloved Alex and Victoriia who 8 months ago moved from Santa Cruz, California to Alabama. They drove 12 hours through the snow to meet with their former priest and to hear the news about their former parish. They have not forgotten...Read More
