OUR SERVICES
Saturday 5:00PM- Vespers CANCELLED 5/18
Bible Study and Potluck- Following Vespers every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month
Sunday 9:00AM- Orthros
Sunday 10:00AM- Divine Liturgy
Address:375 Fleming Ave., Ormond Beach, FL 32174All services in English
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 12-15: Parish Life Conference
Raleigh, North Carolina
Memory Eternal!
Our brother Hank Brown went to his repose with the Lord April 29 a little after 9:00 PM. May Almighty God grant him rest where the light of His countenance shines upon him and may his memory be eternal!
We are having the memorial mercy meal for Hank on Sunday May 26.
The Brown family also would like to remind the parish that if anyone would like to make a donation to the Community Hospice in memory of our brother Hank Brown, they can send the donation to: The Bailey Family Center/Community Hospice, 200 Health Park Blvd. St. Augustine, FL 32217.
ICON FOR THE DAY OF MID-PENTECOST
The unusual icon of our bulletin is termed the “Mid-Pentecost” image. Strangely enough, the idea of observing a Mid-Pentecost day is not new in the Church. There are traces of a festival that comes midway between Resurrection and Pentecost as far back as the 5th century.
We have here a rather unique picture of Christ as the GREAT TEACHER of mankind. The Gospel for the day tells of Jesus “going up into the temple” in the midst of the feast, and teaching. And so, the icon shows a young Christ teaching a group of obviously mature and learned men, who seem somewhat surprised at the wisdom of their Mentor. The Lord is depicted with one hand in a gesture of making a point, while the other hand clutches a scroll.
Yes, the entire scene makes one think of a twelve-year-old Jesus in Jerusalem, without the Holy Virgin and Joseph. St. Luke tells of the incident: “After three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of doctors, both hearing them and answering their questions.” What we have then, is a composite setting of Christ, Divine Wisdom, of deed and word, a profound teaching for every generation.
There is a need today for us to gather about the feet of Our Lord, as did Mary, the sister of Lazarus, “choosing the best part,” and listening to the instruction of the Master. Let this be our task as we await the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the feast of Pentecost, coming 50 days after the Lord’s Resurrection.
The Orthodox Weekly Bulletin - Cliffwood, NJ
SOYO Teen Cyber Retreat
April 13 was the first annual SOYO Teen Cyber Retreat for our Diocese. Teens and Tweens from all over the southeast U.S. participated in live streamed video lectures and some fun activities at the Church. It was a good building experience for the youth and the diocese as we look to grow the Church in future years.
Bible Study Discussion Board is now active
The Saturday Bible studies we have after Vespers are now going to have study notes posted on our discussion board and you can participate by registering on the website. Follow the links below to become part of the Bible Study Discussion forum.
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Antiochian Women Announce 2019 Project: "Building A New Cathedral"
When Metropolitan JOSEPH told us of his inspiration to build a new and beautiful cathedral on the grounds of the Village, we all immediately understood why this is such a wonderful vision. Not only does the building of a new cathedral give form to Metropolitan PHILIP's metaphor of a beating heart in the center of our Archdiocese, but a new and inspiring cathedral will also satisfy several practical and pressing needs. This vision of Metropolitan JOSEPH is one that I'm sure the Antiochian Women will be eager to help bring into reality.