Monthly Archives: December 2013

Sunday Snapshot New Bell for St Spiridon Cathedral, Dec 2013


Nativity Fast Sunday Snapshot:  St Spiridon’s Cathedral (FB) in Seattle, Washington has a new bell. May it always ring out the Good News over Seattle. A brief article  “New bell rings in reminder of Lake Union’s past” was in the Seattle Sketcher … Continue reading

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MALANKA / МАЛАНКА Party! -Jan 11, 2014 in Surrey, BC


Malanka party!   This one is hosted at Ukrainian Cultural Centre which is associated with  St Mary’s Ukrainian Parish in Surrey, BC.  (FYI  St Mary’s features a last Friday night of the month Perogie dinner and frozen Ukrainian delectables (Borsch, Perogies, … Continue reading

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“United Kingdom and Italy / Greece Study Tours” with The Classical Learning Resource Center June and August 2014


A Joyous Nativity Fast to All! The Classical Learning Resource Center (FB) presents their Summer Tours: Visit Europe with the CLRC_Flyer; Visit Italy + Greece with the CLRC_Flyer Of all holy works, the education of children is the most holy.  – St. … Continue reading

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Wishing all on the New Calendar a Joyous Nativity Season 2013! And a Joyous Feast of St Herman of Alaska to All on the Traditional Calendar!


Wishing all on the Gregorian Calendar a Joyous Christmas and Nativity Season!  And a “Merry St Hermanmass” to all on the traditional Calendar.  (Merry St Hermanmass is a phrase I have heard in jest at our Parish and yet it … Continue reading

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NW loss is Louisiana’s Gain! An Article About a Mission Started by a Former NW Priest and His Family


A Joyous Nativity Fast to All! Priest Fr Matthew and his family formerly of the Northwest and the parish of St Silouan’s in Walla Walla moved to start a mission.  Now he is the Priest of St John the Theologian Mission … Continue reading

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Joyous Feast of St Nicholas to All! Dec 6/19th 2013


A Joyous Feast to all!  St Nicholas guard us with your prayers! Above Image of St. Nicholas “Lipensky” (from Lipnya Church of St. Nicholas in Novgorod) Northwest Parishes dedicated to St Nicholas:  Churches dedicated to St. Nicholas in the NW … Continue reading

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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Missoula, Montana has a New Webpage!


Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Missoula, Montana has a New Webpage!  They also have an active Facebook page with daily inspirational quotes.

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“Concert De Colinde!” with Biserica Ortodoxa Romana “Sfanta Maria din Portland, Oregon Decembrie 19, 2013


Biserica Ortodoxa Sfanta Maria (FB) din Portland, Oregon presents:

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ДВА РІЗДВЯНІ КОНЦЕРТИ ЗА УЧАСТЮ ХОРУ “СЕРПАНОК”/Two upcoming Christmas Concerts by Serpanok Chorus and the Children’s Ensemble Dec 21 Bellevue, Dec 22, Leavenworth 2013


The Ukrainian Association of Washington presents Serpanok Ukrainian Chorus and the children’s ensemble singing Carols!

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Attention! Youth in the NW; The 7th Annual St. Herman Youth Conference will be in Mulino, OR Dec 23-26th 2013


Nativity Fast For all the youth ages 15-25 in the NW especially those on the traditional Church Calendar.  There will be the 7th Annual St Herman’s Youth Conference Dec 23-27th in Mulino, Oregon.  Please see the website for more details including online registration.  Registration … Continue reading

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“The Jewish Roots of Orthodox Christian Worship” A Talk by Fr James Bernstein


Nativity Fast A Joyous Fast to All! “The Jewish Roots of Orthodox Christian Worship” A Talk by Fr James Bernstein co-founder of Jews for Jesus and Priest of St. Paul Orthodox Church-Brier, WA (FB).  The talk was given at “The Orthodox Monastery … Continue reading

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The Classical Learning Resource Center Has New Science Offerings for HomeSchoolers for Spring 2014


A Joyous Nativity Fast to All! The Classical Learning Resource Center (FB) “Spring Term Registration Opening Soon! Registration for the spring term will open by the end of November.  Most CLRC classes are full year classes and will continue at the same … Continue reading

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Enrollment for January 2014 is Available at Agia Sophia Montessori Program in Beaverton, OR


Agia Sophia Academy (Friends of Agia Sophia Academy FB-ed) presents: January is the perfect time to enroll your 3-year-old in ASA’s Montessori program! Outside of the educational and social benefits of attending Montessori at this specific age, this is also a … Continue reading

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Latest Scientific Research Indicates Fasting 2 Days a Week Reduces Risk of Alzheimers and other Diseases


Afterfeast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple St. Alexander Nevsky (in schema Alexis), grand prince of Novgorod (1263). Fasting can help protect against brain diseases, scientists say – theGuardian The latest scientific research indicates that fasting up two days a week … Continue reading

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A Joyous Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos to All! 2013 AD


 The Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple.  A Joyous Feast to All! Hamatoura Monastery has some very nice e-cards that tell the story of the Feast just click below to go to the site! Just click the … Continue reading

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Free Shipping this Week if You Financially Support Cappella Romana thru Dec 7th, 2013


Feast of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple. Cappella Romana (FB) special offer: This Week ONLY, beginning CYBER MONDAY!FREE SHIPPING ON ENTIRE ORDER when you add a gift of any size!(Your gift will be matched by the Maybelle Clark Macdonald … Continue reading

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Nativity Fast Retreat (Teen Night Friday) with Fr Josiah Trenham, Dec 6-7th, 2013 in Yakima, WA


Nativity Fast-A Joyous Fast to All! Holy Cross Parish in Yakima is sponsoring its annual Nativity Fast retreat.  The speaker Fr. Josiah is a college professor and Parish Priest of St Andrew’s in Riverside, California.  He is well known for … Continue reading

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Christmas Performance at Agia Sophia Academy in Beaverton, OR Dec 11th, 2013


Agia Sophia Academy (Friends of Agia Sophia Academy FB-ed) presents:  

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