Feb 2, 2019
2-2-19: Altar Servers & Readers Workshop & Luncheon
This will take place immediately after Festal Liturgy. Lunch will be provided. All readers and altars servers (and those who help during divine services) are encouraged to attend. We will cover the following: Readers: How to get blessing to read and chant. How to get blessing and make entrance with Apostol Book during divine liturgy. How to chant prokeimenon, epistle and alleluia during liturgy. How to chant thanksgiving prayers. Altar Servers: How to fold vestments and get blessing to serve.…
Feb 2, 2019
2-1-19: Festal Liturgy Meeting of the Lord
Come Celebrate the Feast!
Feb 1, 2019
2-1-19: Festal Vigil Meeting of the Lord
Come Celebrate the Feast!
Jan 30, 2019
1-30-19: Inquirers & Catechumens Class 10: Mystery of Holy Confession
All are welcome to come learn more about Jesus Christ’s Holy Orthodox Church. Click the following link to see the rest of the 2019 Inquirers & Catechumens Class Schedule. Further resources and podcasts from “Our Life in Christ” produce by Sbdn Steve Robinson & Reader Basil Gould. Confession Part 1: What does the Scripture mean when it says, “Confess your sins to one another”? What are common issues with the idea of “confession to a priest”? What does the idea of confession…
Jan 23, 2019
1-23-19: Inquirers & Catechumens Class 9: Mystery of Holy Baptism/Chrismation
All are welcome to come learn more about Jesus Christ’s Holy Orthodox Church. Click the following link to see the rest of the 2019 Inquirers & Catechumens Class Schedule. Further resources and podcasts from “Our Life in Christ” produce by Sbdn Steve Robinson & Reader Basil Gould. Baptism Part 1: “If you remove the soundtrack from a baptismal ceremony, there is nothing that really separates it from any other pagan baptismal or washing ritual.” What makes baptism “Christian” is the…
Jan 20, 2019
1-20-19: St. John Annual Meeting
Calling all faithful to participate in our wonderful annual meeting held on 1-20-19! The meeting will take place after liturgy during fellowship meal. 🙂
Jan 19, 2019
1-19-19: Handmaidens of the Lord gathering
Let’s continue celebrate the New Year by reviving a tradition dating back to the 17th Century! Please join the Handmaidens of the Lord of St John’s for an old time “Kaffeeklatsch” i.e. a lovely afternoon of coffee, a variety of specialty Central European pastries, refined entertainment and, of course, conversation and fellowship! Bring your favorite coffee cup, one that has special significance to you. *RSVP through the Evite website by January 2, 2019 or telephone Sabrina Messenger at (480) 465-9872.…
Jan 18, 2019
1-18-19: Arizona March for Life
Location and Event Infor. to be TBD. Go to https://azliferally.org/ for more information.
Jan 12, 2019
Jan 8, 2019
Jan 6, 2019
Festal Liturgy Theophany & Blessing Tempe Town Lake
Come celebrate the Feast of Theophany! Saturday, 1/5 Festal Vigil & Indoor Blessing, 5pm Sunday, 1/6 Baptism, 9:00am Festal Theophany Liturgy, 10am ( at St. John) Blessing of Tempe Town Lake, 12:30 pm (at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281)
Jan 5, 2019
Festal Vigil Theophany
Come celebrate the Feast of Theophany! Saturday, 1/5 Festal Vigil & Indoor Blessing, 5pm Sunday, 1/6 Baptism, 9:00am Festal Theophany Liturgy, 10am Blessing of Tempe Town Lake, 12:30 pm