November & Nativity Fast

As we enter November, the Church pivots gradually towards the Nativity Season. In the Orthodox Church, the pre-Christmas season begins with the Nativity Fast, which starts on November 15 and lasts until we break the fast on Christmas Day, December 25. Here are some highlights coming up in the month:

Regular Events:
- Our 930am Sunday Liturgy continues to be our main service and point of contact for regulars and visitors. A Fellowship Hour with light lunch always follows this service.
- Our 630pm Saturday Vigil is offered every Saturday evening. One priest (sometimes more) is always available to hear Confessions afterwards.
- Our 630pm Wednesday Vespers & Catechesis (Christian Education) & Fall Bonfire continues to be a vital part of sustaining our Faith and drawing others into our community. All are welcome!
Special Events only in November:
- Feast of the Archangels with Vespers at 5pm Thursday, Nov. 7 & Liturgy at 9am Friday, Nov. 8.
- Nativity Fast Retreat @ St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Louisville on November 16 with Bishop James of Sonora. (stay tuned for more info)
- Great Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos Into the Temple with Vigil at 630pm Wednesday, Nov. 20 & Liturgy at 7am Thursday, Nov. 21.
- Feast of Thanksgiving with Compline & Thanksgiving Akathist at 630pm Wednesday, Nov. 27 & Liturgy at 8am Thursday, Nov. 28.

We invite YOU to visit our parish in Nicholasville and/or our daughter community, St. Nina Mission in Berea. You can can see what’s happening where by using our online calendar here or by simply checking out the pdf of our hard-copy calendar below:

A full collection of photos from our Parish Life October 2024 (inlcuding some from the retirement celebration of our longtime office manager Kathy, our archbishop’s visit to both our parish and our St. Nina Mission in Berea, various weddings, outreach events, social events, Christian Education gatherings, Fr. Justin’s visit to DC to participate in the fall Metropolitan Council meeting, and more) can be found below: