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Holy Myrrhbearer Salome

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Holy Myrrhbearer Salome

Today we commemorate the Holy Myrrhbearer Salome. Saint Salome (Salómē) was the first cousin of the Virgin Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. She was the wife of Read more…

The Dormition Fast begins today …

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The Dormition Fast begins today …

The Dormition Fast begins today, lasting from August 1 until the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos on August 15th. August 1st is also the day of the Procession of Read more…

Happy Anniversary!

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Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary to another one of our young couples! May God Grant You Many Years, and may He continue to bless you both as you follow His Light. Image: Tana Read more…

Venerable Angelina of Serbia

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Venerable Angelina of Serbia

Today we commemorate Venerable Angelina of Serbia. Saint Angelina was the daughter of Prince George Skenderbeg of Albania. Her mother’s name is not known, but she raised her daughter in Read more…

May you find many treasures

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May you find many treasures

Happy Birthday to one of our parish girls! May God Grant You Many Years, and may you find many treasures as you walk your path with God. Image: Tana Konkin. Read more…

The first deacons in the Church of Christ.

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The first deacons in the Church of Christ.

Today we commemorate the Holy Apostles of the Seventy and Deacons: Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, and Parmenas, who were among the first deacons in the Church of Christ. In the Acts Read more…

Be Strong

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Be Strong

“You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” – 2 Timothy 2:1, from today’s Epistle readings A huge thank-you to the men and women Read more…

Garden Ministry

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Garden Ministry

Due to the hot weather that has arrived we need to water the community garden, greenhouse and flower containers on a daily basis. If anyone can volunteer a regular morning/ Read more…

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Bookstore and Library

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St. Aidan Orthodox Church Bookstore and Library

Lenten Bookstore Orders One big bookstore order is made three-or-four times a year to save shipping costs. For our next big order at the end of February you can let Read more…

Men’s and Ladies’ Coffee Mornings

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Men’s and Ladies’ Coffee Mornings

Men’s Coffee Morning Every 3rd Saturday of every month at the church from 9:30 – 12:00. C’mon out and talk theology and most anything else! Hope to catch you there! Read more…

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