On Saturday, January 15, 2022, Abbas Melania celebrated Vespers with us. She is Abbas at the Holy Assumption Monastery in Calistoga. The Orthodox Church in America’s monastery for women was founded in the early 1940’s by a small group of nuns who fled from Russia and China in search of freedom to practice their faith....Read More
For Theophany, January 6, 2022, Father Milutin blessed waters in the church and on Saturday, January 8, 2022, a glorious and sunny day we gathered at Rio Del Mar State Beach to bless the ocean and all of creation. The Cross was tossed into the water and swimmer Jacob Auldridge from Saints Peter and Paul...Read More
Our parishioner, Virginia Voinea, completed these lovely cloths for the Holy Altar. Using metallic gold thread, she patiently watches over the machine as it slowly makes the pattern. Her work is greatly appreciated and she has made our Holy Altar so beautiful. Many blessings to Virginia! Amin!Read More
On Friday, January 7, 2022, Father Milutin celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage for Costas Hadjipateras and Shawna Lynch. Families gathered to congratulate the couple. At the reception, our Council member Anna Petroutsas danced with her son. Many blessings to the couple. May they enjoy many happy and healthy years together. Amin!Read More
On Wednesday, December 29, 2021, Father Milutin celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage for Rebecca Castle and Michael Masoud. Also, in attendance was Father Thomas Zell from Saint James Antiochian Church in Modesto. Rebecca and Michael send their thanks for all our good wishes. Blessings to the couple and may they enjoy many happy and healthy...Read More
January launches our Stewardship campaign for 2017. Stewardship Commitment Cards were mailed to 153 individuals in our Parish. Now is the time to reflect and make your commitment. We are a family and must work together to keep and preserve our Church.Read More
Our call was made for someone to build an icon stand like this one to be placed outside our Church. The craftsman for our first such stand is Tihomir Georgiev. We saw his “work-in-progress” during Fellowship and soon it will be weatherproofed to live outdoors in the salt air. Many thanks to Tihomir for using...Read More
In 2017, plans will include a facelift for the exterior of our building with a bright new coat of paint! This photo circa 2005, a memory we can repeat in 2017. Blessings to us!Read More
Every parishioner helped paint the interior of our Church. But first a bit of sanding was required. It’s good to share the tasks for the benefit of all. God bless our Church family.Read More
A fabulous gathering at Ristorante Avanti when and where we didn’t have to prep, cook or clean up. We missed our sisters who were unable to join us. Thank you, Maria Thomas, for organizing the evening. A joyous time had by all! More backpacks for Foster Children… This delivery of 13 were gratefully received by...Read More