From Sunday, June 11, 2023 until Sunday, August 25, 2024, our parishioners told a short story after the Divine Liturgy about a Saint or an Event featured in a beautiful frescos. A total of 54 stories are contained in the white binder held by acolyte Noel Santiago. Many thanks for the commitments to those who...Read More
On August 15, 2024, Father John Takahashi celebrated the Dormition feast at Prophet Elias. The icon of the Dormition, depicting the death of our Most Holy Theotokos – Mother of God, was adorned by Dena and Helen Mitropoulos. Note in the icon Christ is standing and holding the Soul of Theotokos, depicted as a babe....Read More
On Sunday, August 4, 2024, His Grace Bishop Ioannis celebrated services with us. His message was about the paralytic who was forgiven his sins by Jesus. He spoke about other unseen evidences as in Holy oil and water, and above all, Holy Communion. Afterward, we heard a Saint presentation from Bob Rible of Melchizedek, the...Read More
On Saturday, July 20, we gathered to honor our Patron Saint, Prophet Elias, with Metropolitan Gerasimos and Bishop Ioannis and sister parish clergy. We also held two prayer services, one for our Artoklasia and another special commemoration prayer for the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. His Grace also read the Encyclical from Archbishop Elpidophoros. Our church...Read More
On Friday, July 19, 2024, Metropolitan Gerasimos, Bishop Ioannis and sister parish clergy joined our congregation to begin the celebration to honor our Patron Saint, Prophet Elias. Welcomed chanters from other parishes adding such beauty to the service. Many thanks to Dena and Helen Mitropoulos for the icon decor and Joanna Stebbins baking the Artoklasia...Read More
On Sunday, June 30, 2024, Father Milutin officiated the Sacrament of Baptism for Luca Matei Morar. Luca’s parents Cindy and Dan Morar, and Luca’s three godparents were in attendance. It was a joyous day to welcome a little boy into our church family. God bless Luca and his family. Amin!Read More
On Sunday, June 30, 2024, Father Milutin celebrated the Orthros and Divine Liturgy accompanied by Deacon Fr. Livingston of Saints Peter and Paul in Ben Lomond. Our congregation gathered and chanted together for a joyful morning. Father Milutin delivered his message and during Fellowship offered words of encouragement. We will be waiting for a while...Read More
On Sunday, Holy Pentecost June 23, 24, we welcomed Father Milutin to celebrate Divine Services and the Kneeling Prayers. Our congregation gathered for a prayerful morning and the joy of greeting Father Milutin when receiving antithoron. Two students and their parents visiting the United States took a side trip to be in Santa Cruz and...Read More
