Nativity Fast Begins this Sunday. As we enter the blessed season of preparation for Christmas known in the Orthodox Church as the Nativity Fast (also St. Philip’s Fast or Advent) . This 40-day season is not nearly as penitential or strict as Great Lent. Nonetheless, it is a reminder to engage in moderate denial of our passions and appetites and to prepare our hearts for the Coming of our Lord. Alms collected during the Nativity Fast will go to help the work of the Jessamine County Food Pantry, which is trying to feed 1,000 households this holiday season, and to famlies within our parish that are in need.
A Blessed Fast to all!
Moleben for Local Needs (St. Matthew) on Tuesday at 11am. This weekly intercessory service lasts 30-45 minutes. All are welcome!
Vespers on Wednesday at 6:30pm followed by the Christian Education Class at 7:20pm. Father will continue talking about the Handbook of Orthodoxy, and in particular about hard copy and online catechetical resources.
Small Compline for the Nativity Fast will be added to our Wednesday evening schedule. This 20-minute service will be prayed at 8:20pm every Wednesday (except Thanksgiving Eve) during the Fast.
Friday Matins at 8am. Confessions at 9am.
Bulletin November 8, 2015