We are redeemed by the great sufferings on the cross of Christ the Savior. Through baptism, we have entered the Church of Christ. But if we are not true Christians in life, our baptism does not give us the right to eternal blessed life in the Kingdom of God. Continue reading
Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos
Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)
Excerpt from St. Nikolai Velimirovich Homily on Palm Sunday
The multitudes of people, crowded and pushing one against another, joyfully awaiting and greeting Christ, symbolize the noble sentiments and exalted thoughts of a person who joyfully greets God, his Savior and Deliverer. The leaders of the crowd of people, who hate Christ and want to kill Him, personify the lower desires and earthbound thoughts, which take the upper hand over man’s noble nature and oppress it. Now this lower human nature rebels against God’s entry into the soul, for when God is enthroned there, the lower nature will inevitably be destroyed.
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Veran
Dear parishioners,
Our parishioner Veran Cerekovic has passed away after a long battle with illness. Funeral will be held in the chapel at Serbian Cemetery on Saturday March 28 at 11AM. Lunch will follow at our Church hall. Continue reading
Anniversary of the Consecration of Our Church
Dear parishioners,
We are organizing a cultural event for Sunday April 19 in honor of the consecration of our Church. The event will consist of the following: Continue reading
Help Veran to fight with cancer
GREAT LENT SCHEDULE Sunday Vespers 2015
Dear parishioners,
Attached is the schedule of Sunday evening Services during Grate Lent. The first Service will be held at our Church on Sunday March 1. After the Service a diner will be served.
Father Obrad
Prayer of Saint Ephraim
O Lord and Master of my life, grant not unto me a spirit of idleness, of discouragement, of lust for power, and of vain speaking.
But bestow upon me, Thy servant,the spirit of chastity, of meekness, of patience, and of love.
Yea, O Lord and King, grant that I may perceivemy own transgressions, and judge not my brother, for blessed art Thou unto ages of ages. Amen.
Venerable Simeon Mirotocivi
The great Stefan Nemanja, whose authorative words everyone unconditionally heeded to and at whom people and emperors trembled, became a monk and served the monks of the Holy Mountain [Athos] as an ideal example of meekness, humility, goodness and piety. Continue reading
The Beginning of Great Lent
The doors of repentance are opening, Great Lent is beginning. Every year Great Lent is repeated, and each time it brings us great benefit if we spend it as we should. It is a preparation for the life to come and, more immediately, a preparation for the Bright Resurrection. Continue reading