Mark your calendars and attend services on our journey toward the joyous Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ALL HOLY WEEK SERVICES WITH FATHER ANGELO PAPPAS Lazarus Saturday, April 8: 10:00am Divine Liturgy followed by making Palm Crosses Palm Sunday, April 9: 9:00am Orthros, 10:00am Divine Liturgy Palm Sunday Evening: April 9: 6:00pm First...Read More
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, we welcomed Father John Takahashi and Father Charles Joanides to co-celebrate the Divine Liturgy. Father Charles and Presvytera Nancy are visiting their son Stephan, who is an altar server, and his family before returning to New York later this week. We are blessed to host them all. Amin!Read More
On Sunday, March 5, 2023, our parish commemorated the return of icons to all Orthodox churches. Father Takahashi celebrated the services with us. Amin!Read More
On Sunday, February 12, 2023, our Prophet Elias community gathered to remember Father John and Presvytera Anastasia Karastamatis. Father Aris Metrakos served the Divine Liturgy and Memorial Service followed by a luncheon. Father John Takahashi was also in attendance. Daughter Maria Kosmides and Son Foti Karastamatis and their families prepared the luncheon for all. Father...Read More
On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Father Angelo blessed the vasilopita that was cut in the church, which was made by Greg and Robin Sirakides. Other parishioners baked loaves and cakes for the Philoptochos auction. During Fellowship, Father Angelo encouraged parishioners to be generous and they were. All proceeds are for St. Basil’s Children’s Orphanage. Blessings...Read More
On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Father Angelo Pappas administered the Oath of Office to the 2023 Parish Council members and encouraged them in their important and sacred ministry for the good of our church. Amin! Read More
On Sunday after the Feast of Holy Epiphany, January 8, 2023, Father John Takahashi blessed the waters at Prophet Elias. The Feast commemorates the Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan by John the Baptist, and the divine revelation of the Holy Trinity. At the Baptism of Christ, all three Persons of the Holy Trinity ...Read More
On Sunday, December 18, 2022, our Loukas and Konstantinos Diamantopoulos made their St. Nicholas icon with the help from mom Linda. Merry Christmas to all! Read More
On December 10, 2022, our ladies enjoyed a festive party hosted by Sophie Polyhronakis. The event was enjoyed by those who braved a major rainstorm that night to be together. It was a lovely evening!Read More
On a cold, wet and rainy Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10AM to 4PM, the ladies of our Philoptochos held its Christmas Bake Sale. The doors were wide open. The Christmas music filled our church with soft, instrumental traditional carols. Umbrellas were left at the door. Guests moved about the decorated Narthex to make their...Read More
