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
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