Happy Thanksgiving 2024!

In December of 1621, pilgrim Edward Winslow, wrote to his friend recounting what would become one of America’s greatest traditions, the Thanksgiving Meal. His words show that the pilgrims clearly understood God’s central role as the Author of our gifts and blessings. “… we might after a more special manner...

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Good News – November 2024

From Fr. Angelo Who Will Lead Us into the Future? In my October Good News article, I discussed the need for a sound strategic (long-term) plan for our church and community. This month, I’d like to discuss a long-term plan for you personally. And I’m speaking about a long-term strategy...

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Good News – October 2024

From Fr. Angelo The Mystery of Mysteries–Holy Eucharist Sunday October 13 and the 20thI will once again be conducting a Teaching Liturgy where I will stop at key points during the Divine Liturgy to explain what is happening at these points and a bit of history. See the flyer in...

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Cancelled: School of Byzantine Music ~ This Saturday (9/28) @ 11:00am

NOTE: This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for another time. ATTENTION ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN LEARNING CHANT! George Rallis, Administration Consultant for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese School of Byzantine Music, has offered to host a Regional Byzantine Chant workshop in Western NY.  Fr. Christos of Annunciation Buffalo, Fr. David...

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Archepiscopal Encyclical for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 2024

Prot. No. 273/2024 Archepiscopal Encyclical for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross The Feast of the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-giving Cross September 14, 2024 To the Most Reverend and Right Reverend Hierarchs, Pious Priests and Deacons, Monks and Nuns, Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils, Honorable...

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