
Upcoming Events at Our Parish – September 2025
September 7 – After the summer pause, Weekly Sunday Luncheons resume, hosted by the Sisterhood (and sometimes the Brotherhood). Please plan to stay and enjoy our fellowship. New volunteers are most welcome. If interested, please speak with Matushka Sarah Kambites.
September 11 – The Beheading of St. John the Baptist
10:00 a.m. – Divine Liturgy
September 14 – Parish Annual General Meeting
The Parish Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on September 14 following the Divine Liturgy, with a Moleben for the Church New Year and a luncheon. The AGM is an opportunity to review the past year, discuss future plans, ask questions, and offer suggestions. Everyone is welcome to attend, but to vote or stand for election, you must be a registered parish member. To apply for or renew your parish membership for 2025/26, please complete the membership form, print and give it to any council member. Visit the parish membership page for more information.
September 20–21 – The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos
• All-night Vigil: Saturday, September 20, 6:00 p.m.
• Divine Liturgy: Sunday, September 21, 10:00 a.m.
September 26–27 – The Exaltation of the Precious Cross
• All-night Vigil: Friday, September 26, 6:00 p.m.
• Divine Liturgy: Saturday, September 27, 10:00 a.m.
September 27–28 – Patronal Feast Day of Blessed Saint Xenia of Saint Petersburg
• All-night Vigil: Saturday, September 27, 6:00 p.m.
• Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal and Canada: Sunday, September 28, 10:00 a.m.
• Ordination of a deacon by Archbishop Gabriel (tentatively scheduled)
• Festive Luncheon with Vladyka
Practical Guidance
A new section on our website is dedicated to practical guidance. So far, we have published the following three posts:
• Rules of Conduct in an Orthodox Church
• How to Prepare for Confession and Communion
• Church Etiquette: Some Things You Should Know While in Church
Let us know if you would like to receive additional information on these or other related topics.
Confession Times
The recommended times for confession are:
• During the all-night vigil, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. the evening before the Divine Liturgy
• Before the Divine Liturgy, from 9:00–10:00 a.m.


