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With Gratitude and Joy: Celebrating Our Slava and Honoring St. George
On Sunday, May 4, 2025, our parish family joyfully gathered to celebrate our Church Slava in honor of St. George the Great Martyr, a beloved and courageous saint of the Orthodox Church. This year’s Slava was significant, as it marked two significant milestones in the life of our community: We were deeply…
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A Sacred Journey in Pictures: Lazarus Saturday Through Easter
We warmly invite you to watch our special YouTube slideshow, which captures the beautiful moments from Lazarus Saturday through Easter. This moving collection of photos highlights the joy, reverence, and togetherness we shared during this sacred season. Join us in reflecting on the journey from the triumphal entry into Jerusalem…
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Why Every Orthodox Christian Should Engage in Holy Week and Pascha
“Let us also go, that we may die with Him.” (John 11:16) As we approach the most sacred days of the Church year, we are invited to enter the mystery of our Lord’s Passion, Death, and glorious Resurrection. Holy Week is not merely a series of religious services; it is…
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The Beauty of the Presanctified Liturgy: A Lenten Treasure
During Great Lent, the Orthodox Church offers a unique and profoundly moving service—the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. Recognized on Wednesdays and Fridays in many Orthodox traditions, this service enables the faithful to receive Holy Communion during the week despite the absence of the entire Divine Liturgy on fasting days.…
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Successful Summer Camp Kickoff Luncheon Held at New Gracanica Monastery
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, the Federation KOLO Sisters of the Serbian Orthodox New Gracanica Midwestern Diocese hosted a successful Summer Camp Kickoff Luncheon at the New Gracanica Monastery Camp Building. The event gathered dedicated members of local parish KOLOS, clergy, former campers, and community supporters to celebrate the mission…
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Join Us for the Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos – Friday, April 4, 2025
As we journey through Great Lent, a season of repentance, prayer, and spiritual renewal, we invite you to join us at St. George Orthodox Church for the solemn and beautiful Akathist Hymn to the Most Holy Theotokos on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM. This service, observed on the Fifth Friday of Great Lent, carries…