Congratulations to His Grace Michael (Crowley), Bishop of Boston and Vicar of the Eastern American Diocese on the occasion of his consecration to the episcopacy which took place on Sunday, February 15th at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville. Please keep Bishop Michael in your prayers as he assumes the awesome responsibilities that await him, and remember to love and pray for all of our beloved bishops who keep watch over our souls. Eis Polla Eti Despota!

Meatfare Sunday is this Sunday, February 15th. It’s the last day on which meat products are permitted to be consumed until Pascha.

Trapeza for this Sunday, February 15th, will be potluck.  

Trapeza Team:  Mary H., Paula, and Matushka Valerie

Sisterhood Meeting - The next meeting of the parish Sisterhood will be held this Sunday, February 15th, at 12:30 pm.

A Special Collection will be taken this Sunday, February 15th, in support of the diocesan fund appeal for Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville, NY. It is one of the scheduled fund appeals that occur throughout the year with the blessing of Metropolitan Nicholas..

Akathist & Orthodoxy Q&A - The next Akathist and Orthodoxy Q&A will be held on Wednesday, February 18th at 6:00 pm. As usual, we’ll have a potluck Lenten trapeza before and during our Q&A session.

“Let My Prayer Arise” is the title of special evening of choral music which will be presented by the choir of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 1 Honeyspot Rd in Stratford, on Friday, February 20th at 7:00 pm. The event will be a choral preview of the music and services of the journey of Great Lent. This is not just a performance, but an educational and spiritual preparation for the weeks ahead, presented with explanation and context so that the listener will be better prepared to encounter them again in the coming weeks and appreciate the profound prayers that they carry. For more information and tickets please click HERE.

In Christ, 

Fr. Stephen