Four Evangelists Orthodox Church

Please Remember The Following People in Your Prayers

January 2012

Archbishop Antony, Metropolitan Constantine, Bishop Daniel, Priest Stephen Mathewes and his family, Reader Basil Athas, Subdeacon Philip Harendza and his family, Adora, Amy and James, Anita Anastos, Audrey, Beth Albano, Carol, Catherine and her family, Dorothy, Lois Davis, Margaret Dobrowsky, Mary and the child she bears, David Eichelberger, Erik, Richard Faber, Dennis Fila, Rachel Flanders, Gail, Grant, David, Michael Hall, Marti and Kevin Harris, Carlos and Beverly Holland and their children, Jean Humphreys, John Robert Johnson, Ann Kietzman, Lindsay, Demetria Madani, Greg Makin, John Makita, Doug Mauzy, Peter Mazur, Christopher McKenzie, Mary, Melissa, David Mukai, Peggy Mukai, Ann, Kaitlin Norton, Sally Novick, Megan, David, Hannah, Adam and Michael, William and Katherine Parrish, Kim, Joe Rehmeyer, James Sanderson, Sara, Robert Smith, Barbara Wandel, Anne Williams

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?

Click here>... to read an article on Church Etiquette that gives answers to these questions and more.

Schedule Your House Blessing Now

According to the Orthodox tradition, it is customary to have your home blessed each year, by the Priest, following the Feast of Epiphany. This annual tradition commences once again beginning Wednesday. January 25th, 2012. Please see the schedule of dates below and contact Father Gregory directly to arrange for your house blessing.

2011 House Blessing Schedule

Below are the dates on which I will be performing House Blessings

Day Month Date
7:30 pm
8:30 pm
Wednesday
January 25

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Thursday January 26
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Tuesday January 31

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Wednesday February 1

Tuesday February 7
Krowzow
Rogers
Thursday February 9
Herbert

Wednesday February 15
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Thursday February 16

There are 2 time slots per date- 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Please respond via email and let me know your preferred date/time slot. I will take them on a first-come first-served basis. I look forward to the opportunity to come to your home and pray with you. May God bless you.

with love in Christ,
frGregory

click here to read about preparing for your house blessing>
click here for a copy of the Troparion of Theophany>

About Confession

The Sacrament of Confession

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.