Archbishop Antony, Metropolitan Constantine,
Bishop Daniel, Metropolitan Nicholas, Priest Robert Holet, Priest James and his family, Deacon Stephen,
Jocelyn, Ruth and Lucas Mathewes, Rdr. Basil Athas, Michael Athas, Adora, Amy
and James, Audrey, Beth Albano, Carol, Catherine
and her family, Rose Cross, Dorothy, Angela, Scott, Andrew, Lois Davis, Brian
and Stacey and their children, Debbie and Al Eilbacher, Erik, Teresa Ficoturo,
Gail, Molly Grabowski, Dorothy Green, David, Philip Harendza and his family,
Marti and Kevin Harris, Carlos and Beverly Holland and their children, Jean
Humphreys, John Robert Johnson, Ann Kietzman, Alexander Krowzow, Paul Maas, Doug Mauzy,
Christopher McKenzie, Mary, Melanie, Philip and their children, Melissa,
David Mukai, Peggy Mukai, Ann, Jonathan, Katherine Mukai, Nadia, Sally Novick, Evanthia Pappas,
Megan, David, Hannah, Adam and Michael, William Parrish, Kim, Joe Rehmeyer,
Peter Roshak, Anthony Rotondo, Kris Sackett, James Sanderson, Sara, Robert Smith, Thomas Smith, Barbara Wandel, Anne Williams, Joe, Susan,
Lily, Hannah and Tabitha
Church Etiquete
Have you ever wondered:
When is it proper to sit or stand during Church services?
Should one kneel on Sundays?
How are icons properly venerated?
Is it proper to shake a priest or bishop's hand?
What about that bread offered after communion?
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Are you aware of your spiritual poverty?
During advent, consider the discussion of this topic by reading the article "Unless the Lord Comes to US". An excerpt follows below:
I am acutely aware of my spiritual poverty. I have charged through my days heedless, as the mellowed northern California fall sun has illumined a fiery display of gold and magenta, flaming orange and russet red. Glory to God! the colors have shouted,but most of the time I have been too busy to stop and notice. My cell phone rings, my car needs gas, my errand list is a mile long, my work beckons, and my children need rides or tutoring or food. Squeezing in morning prayers here and there and attending church on Sunday, I nod to God before getting back to the “real” business at hand.
An Orthodox Christian, who, after proper preparation, regularly participates in the Mystery of Holy Eucharist, should also participate in the Mystery of Repentance, making their Confession regularly. At a minimum, the fathers of the Church recommend making one’s Confession four times per year- once during each of the Fasting Periods (Great Lent, Apostle’s Fast, Dormition Fast, Nativity Fast), in addition to anytime that sin weighs heavily upon one’s soul. Our Bishops, however, strongly encourage monthly Confession for those who partake of the Holy Mystery of Communion on a weekly basis.
In accordance with the canons of the Church, anyone who misses 3 consecutive Sunday Liturgies must make their Confession prior to their next reception of Holy Communion. Confessions will be heard on Saturday evenings after Great Vespers, on Sunday mornings prior to the beginning of Divine Liturgy (during the chanting of the Hours), or by appointment with Fr. Gregory.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY for our Mission Parish Community every day, that, by the grace of God, His Church may grow and become fully established, for the sanctification and salvation of souls, and that He may be worshiped and glorified in an Orthodox manner in Northern Maryland.
An Orthodox Christian, who, after proper preparation, regularly participates in the Mystery of Holy Eucharist, should also participate in the Mystery of Repentance, making their 
