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Transfiguration of Our Lord

8/19/2013

Troparion, in Tone VII --
Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God, Who didst show Thy glory unto Thy disciples as far as they could bear it, May Thine ever-existing light shine forth also upon us sinners through the prayers of the Theotokos,O Bestower of light, glory be to Thee!

On Monday, August 19, 2013 the Holy Orthodox Church celebrates the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The festal Divine Liturgy was celebrated Monday morning by the Parish Clergy. Despite it being the beginning to the civil work week, a large multitude of faithful gathered in the church and partook of the Holy Mysteries. After the Divine Liturgy, the traditional Blessing of the Fruit was preformed.

Baptism of Baby Evan Lipnevich

8/10/2013

We would like to welcome into Orthodoxy the newly illumined (baptized) baby Evan Lipnevich who was brought into the love and grace of God’s family through the Sacraments of Baptism & Chrismation on Saturday the 10th of August. We pray that the Lord’s hand will guide him throughout his future years and keep him healthy and faithful in His ways and in His word and prayer.
Many Years — Многая Лета!

Baptisms of Baby Andrew and Youth Katherine

7/30/2013

We would like to welcome into Orthodoxy the newly illumined (baptized) baby Andrew Voronov and youth Kaitlyn (Katherine) Kubanov, who was brought into the love and grace of God’s family through the Sacraments of Baptism & Chrismation on Saturday July 27 and Monday July 29 respectively. We pray that the Lord’s hand will guide them throughout their future years and keep them healthy and faithful in His ways and in His word and prayer.
Many Years — Многая Лета!

Baptism of Baby Andrew

Baptism of Youth Kaitlyn

Baptism of Baby Alexander Cesse

7/14/2013

We would like to welcome into Orthodoxy the newly illumined (baptized) baby Alexander Cesse who was brought into the love and grace of God’s family through the Sacraments of Baptism & Chrismation on Sunday the 14th of July. We pray that the Lord’s hand will guide him throughout his future years and keep him healthy and faithful in His ways and in His word and prayer.
Many Years — Многая Лета!

Elizabeth Nosal - 90 Years Old

7/13/2013

On Saturday, July 13, 2013, life-long parishioner Elizabeth Nosal, alongside family & friends, celebrated her 90th birthday. On Saturday morning, all those present gathered for a Thanksgiving Moleben, for all his blessings, especially for Mrs. Nosal. After the Moleben, the rector, Fr. George Konyev, gave a sermon, culminating in how Elizabeth is a exemplorary member and parishoner of Three Saints Church. In attendance was, Archpriest John Nehrebecki (Pastor Emeritus of Christ the Saviour Church, Paramus NJ) and Archpriest John Nosal (son of Mrs. Nosal, and Rector of St. Michael's Church, Greensburg PA). A festal banquet was held in Mrs. Nosal's honor, in the parish hall.

Baptism of Babies Vera and Milena

7/6/2013

We would like to welcome into Orthodoxy the newly illumined (baptized) babies Vera Gezenstvey and Milena Stojic, who was brought into the love and grace of God’s family through the Sacraments of Baptism & Chrismation on Saturday July 6. We pray that the Lord’s hand will guide them throughout their future years and keep them healthy and faithful in His ways and in His word and prayer.
Many Years — Многая Лета!

Baptism of Baby Milena

Baptism of Baby Vera

Happy Birthday Fr. George!

6/30/2013

On Sunday, June 30, 2013 parishioners of Three Saints Church warmly celebrated (and suprised) their hard-working priest, Fr. George Konyev, with a celebratory banquet in honor of his 50th Jubilee. Parishioners of all ages assisted in the decoration, food preperation and celebrations for their priest. Many Years to Fr. George!

A Brief Message from Fr. George:
Yesterday my true friends and parishioners greeted me on my 50th Birthday! Sincerely and warmly I thank you all!

Day of the Holy Trinity

6/23/2013

On Sunday, June 23, 2013 the Holy Church celebrates the feast of the Holy Trinity or "Pentecost". The feast of Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles on the fiftieth day after the Resurrection of Christ. The triumphant singing of the hymn "O Heavenly King" was first sung during the Great Vespers service, served the night before. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by the parish clergy along with a multitude of believers. The festal epistle, marked the event in which Apostles witnessed the descent of the Holy Spirit. At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, the Great Vespers of Pentecost was served, along with the Kneeling Prayers. With the abundant greens in the church, along with a strong sense of prayer from the believers, it was more than clear, that the Holy Spirit was among us, and every church celebrating the feast of the Holy Trinity.

Baptisms June 8-9, 2013

6/9/2013

We would like to welcome into Orthodoxy the newly illumined (baptized) babies Timur (Timofey) Ishkaev and Tina (Mariam) Weston, who was brought into the love and grace of God’s family through the Sacraments of Baptism & Chrismation on Saturday June 8 & Sunday, June 9 respectively.. We pray that the Lord’s hand will guide them throughout their future years and keep them healthy and faithful in His ways and in His word and prayer.
Many Years — Многая Лета!

Baptism of Baby Mariam

Baptism of Baby Timofey

Annual Memorial Day Panikhida

5/27/2013

Year after year on the last Monday in May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day. A day dedicated to the fallen men and women of the American Armed Forces. While others mark this day with personal celebrations and parades, Orthodox Christians living in the United States created traditions and celebrate in a different manner.

On the Fourth Sunday after Pascha, and annually the closest Sunday to Memorial Day – the Russian Orthodox Church of Three Saints in Garfield NJ processed to the nearby Flagpole and commemorative stone dedicated to the Men and Women who gave their lives for the freedom of others. The parish’s rector Archpriest George Konyev celebrated a Panikhida, for those in uniform and in particular the parishioners of Three Saints Church who perished defending their country.

The Panikhida this year was especially joyous, being that it was still Paschaltide, the clergy and faithful were able to proclaim the Paschal greetings to those who fell asleep in the Lord.

On Monday, May 27, Fr. George and group of Altar servers departed early in the morning to George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus New Jersey, and placed flags at each individual grave marker, dedicated to a veteran. About one hundred departed veterans are buried at the Russian Orthodox Section of the cemetery.

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