Our Holy Week was celebrated with guest priest Father Ed Hillhouse. From Holy Monday through the shouting of “Christ is Risen – Truly He is Risen” in the wee hours of Great and Holy Pascha Sunday morning, we gathered. Turning our attention from ourselves during the Lenten days, we focused on the suffering of our...Read More
On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Father John Takahashi celebrated the Divine Liturgy and blessed the palm crosses. We welcomed Presvytera Robin who is still recovering from her injuries. Father John’s message encouraged us to shift our worries from ourselves and attend Holy Week services, which will lead us to the Resurrection of our Lord and...Read More
Our St. Katherine Philoptochos ladies met with success in their Prosphora baking class. Joanna Stebbins and photographer Aphrodite Roberts instructed Alexa Bolas and Lauretta Steel to create these final loaves. The precious loaves will be blessed and used in an Orthros services to prepare The Gifts. Many thanks to the ladies who have offered their...Read More
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, Father John Takahashi and the congregation celebrated the return of icons to Orthodox worship. The congregation held icons in the procession as Father read the prayers. Blessings to all who attended and commemorated the “windows into Heaven.” Amin.Read More
On Sunday, January 26, 2025, Father John Takahashi blessed and cut the large Parish Vasilopita that was baked by our parishioner Christine Throne. The other loaves were auctioned at Fellowship. Our Philoptochos president, Aphrodite Roberts, announced the many charities our fundraising helps throughout the world. Council member Kostas Amberiadis served as the auctioneer and asked...Read More
On Saturday, December 28, 2024, our St. Katherine’s Philoptochos held a brief business meeting then proceeded to enjoy the fun afternoon. With light refreshments, lively chatter and our famous “stealing” gift exchange. Anything is bound to happen when such good friends gather to enjoy special friendships. Join Philoptochos and don’t miss another chance to party...Read More
On December 25, 2024, Father Takahashi celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the Holy Nativity. Many thanks to Helen Mitropoulos who adorned the Nativity icon standing on the solea. Maia Tamanakis adorned the icon next to the Holy Gospel in the Narthex. Christ is Born!Read More
Success! On Saturday, December 7, 2024, our St. Katherine’s Philoptochos held our second annual holiday bake sale. Many members provided traditional Greek pastries, Ukrainian specialties, and other authentic American sweets. Boxes contained a variety of cookies, even some gluten- and sugar-free, to help guests make easy choices. The day was mild and the foot traffic...Read More
