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Baptisms Performed - July 14,2012

7/15/2012

We would like to welcome into Orthodoxy the newly illumined (baptized) babies Maxim Vulkanov,and Artem & Daria Taylor who was brought into the love and grace of God’s family through the Sacraments of Baptism & Chrismation Saturday the 14th of July. 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 — Mnogaya Leta!

Baptism of Baby Maxim Vulkanov

Baptism of Babies Artem and Daria

Feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul

7/12/2012

O first enthroned among the Apostles and teachers of the whole world; entreat the Master of all, that He grant peace to the world and great mercy to our souls.
-Troparion to the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

On Thursday, June 12,2012 the Holy Church marks the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. With the generous invitation of Priest Stephen Kaznica rector of SS. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Passaic NJ, the clergy of the Three Saints Church in neighboring Garfield, visited its sister parish on the occasion of its Patronal Feastday. At the end of the service, Fr Stephen greeted the above-mentioned clergy and the worshipers who came to lift their prayers to the Holy Apostles. Fr. George then thanked Fr. Stephen for the invitation to serve with the brothers and sisters, "across the river". After the Divine Services, there was a bountiful luncheon in the Parish Hall.

To those who bear the name Peter or Paul, the editors of the website sincerely congratulate you
on your names day.
Many Years!

Memory Eternal! Вечная Память!

6/26/2012

On June 24th, 2012, at 7:15 am, Priest Michael Sydek, cleric of the Patriarchal Parishes, reposed in the Lord at the age of 68, having suffered for many years.

Father Michael was ordained to the diaconate in 1992, and to the holy priesthood in 1996. He served as cleric in St. Andrew's Church in Philadelphia, as rector of St. Nicholas Parish in West Chester, and later at St. Nicholas Parish in Reading, PA. He retired in 2005 due to ill health.

Fr. Michael was a good priest and a kind, gentle soul. May the Lord grant his long-suffering servant Priest Michael eternal rest among the saints.

Source:Fr. Stephen Kaznica

Memory Eternal! Вечная Память!

Wedding of Sara Capolongo and David Bailey

6/7/2012

We would like to wish God's blessing for Sara Capolongo and David Bailey on their Wedding Day. May the Almighty Lord always be the heart of their marriage, the light of their home, and the ever-present partner in their life together. Many Years!

Photos are available for our readers below

Day of the Holy Trinity - Pentecost

6/3/2012

On Sunday, June 3, 2012 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.

Photos and videos are available for our readers below.

Photographs from Divine Liturgy

Memorial Day at Three Saints Church

5/30/2012

On Sunday, May 27,2012 the parishoners of Three Saints Church, as a local traditiion, to honor the Orthodox Veterans, and specifically Veteran Parishoners of the church. During the Divine Liturgy, the parish was honored with the visit of Archpriest Michael Popkhadze, a now familiar face at Three Saints. At the conclusion of Liturgy, the clergy and congregation processed to the Flag and Memorial Headstone, commemorating the Veterans. A solemn Panikhida was served, and despite the blazing heat, all prayed that the Lord will establish the souls of all Orthodox Veterans.

Memory Eternal! - Вечная память!

As a hopefull continuing tradiaition, on the afternoon of May 27, 2012, a small group of altar servers along with Fr. George, drove to the Parish's Section, at the George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus NJ. The tradition is, that the assembled will place the American Flag at the Grave Markers for all the Orthodox Veterans buried there.

Below, our readers will find a photo-report, along with a video recording of the Panikhida service.

Baptism of Baby Anna Marie Sulakvelidze

5/26/2012

We would like to welcome into Orthodoxy the newly baptized baby Anna Marie Sulakvelidze , who was brought into the love and grace of God’s family through the Sacraments of Baptism & Chrismation today. We pray that the Lord’s hand will guide her throughout her future years and keep her healthy and faithful in His ways and in His word and prayer.
Many Years — Mnogaya Leta!

Baptism of Baby Maximus Sikorski

5/19/2012

We would like to welcome into Orthodoxy the newly (baptized) baby Maximus Sikorski, who was brought into the love and grace of God’s family through the Sacraments of Baptism & Chrismation today. 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 — Mnogaya Leta!

Baptism of Babies Anastasia and Valeria

5/12/2012

We would like to welcome into Orthodoxy the newly (baptized) babies Anastasia Danelia and Valeria Korovkina, who was brought into the love and grace of God’s family through the Sacraments of Baptism & Chrismation today. We pray that the Lord’s hand will guide them throughout their future years and keep her healthy and faithful in His ways and in His word and prayer.
Many Years — Mnogaya Leta!

Baptism of Baby Anastasia

Baptism of Baby Valeria

Archbishop Justinian Celebrated Divine Liturgy for the Feast of St. George

5/6/2012

On May 6,2012, the Fourth Sunday of Pascha and the Feast of St. George the Great Martyr, the Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA celebrated the Divine Liturgy in our Church. His Eminence, concelebrated with Parish Clergy and Clerics from the St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral in NYC.

At the Conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, Vladyka greeted the faithful with the feast of the Resurrection of Christ, and the feast of St. George. Vladyka presented to the congregation the symbolic St. George Ribbon, on the occasion of the 45th Anniversary of the Victory in the Second World War.

In recognition of his namesday, Archbishop Justinian presented the rector, Archpriest George Konyev with a commemorative prosphora for his dedicated service to Christ, and on the occasion of Great Martyr George.
At the conclusion of the Liturgy, Vladyka, flanked by the celebrating subdeacons, processed to the parish hall in which the faithful partook of a festal luncheon.

6 мая, в Неделю 4-ю по Пасхе и в день празднования памяти великомученика Георгия Победоносца, Архиепископ Юстиниан совершил Божественную литургию в Трехсвятительском храме. Владыке сослужили настоятель храма благочинный Восточных Штатов протоиерей Георгий Конев и духовенство храма, а также клирики Свято-Николаевского Патриаршего собора г. Нью-Йорк.

По окончании богослужения Владыка приветствовал духовенство и прихожан с продолжающимися днями празднования Светлого Христова Воскресения и днем памяти великомученика Георгия Победоносца.

Владыка тепло приветствовал настоятеля храма протоиерея Георгия Конева с Днем Тезоименитства, пожелав ему помощи Небесного покровителя в трудах на благо Церкви и народа Божия. В благословение Архипастырь преподал отцу-имениннику освященную просфору и икону Ангела Хранителя, искусно исполненную насельницами Петропавловского женского монастыря в Приднестровье.

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