We had a beautiful celebration of Theophany in our parish. Despite the harsh weather, togather with our brothers and sisters from the Greek Orthodox Church of Ss. Constantine & Helen in Reading, PA, we blesed the Wyomissing Creek on the Feastday following Liturgy.
Glory be to God!
"The voice of the Lord is upon the waters crying: Come, one and all, receive the Spirit of wisdom, the Spirit of understanding, the Spirit of the fear of God, from Christ Who now has shone forth!
Today the nature of the waters is sanctified: The Jordan is parted in two. It holds back the flow of its waters, as it beholds the washing of the Master."
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Christ is Born!
On Sunday, Dec 22, we received into the Orthodox Church the servant of God Bradley Kauffman, after the period of preparation and catechism. Our parish and the Church of God, heaven and earth rejoiced! We welcome him into the Church, and congratulate to him and his family. Please, keep him in your prayers, as he begins his new life in Christ.
Check the photo galery for more pictures.
Christ is Born! Rejoice!
Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Христос Рождается! Славите Его!
Blessed and joyful Feastday of the Nativity According to the Flesh of Our Lord, God & Savior Jesus Christ! Merry Christmas!
We had a beautiful Christmas celebration here at St. Herman's. Our parish is very grateful to all our parishioners for working hard, decorating the church, singing, participating in services, and many other things that made our Christmas celebration wonderful.
We have a few pictures of our Christmas Vigil in our photo gallery. You are also welcome to check the flower donor list and our Christmas Bulletin.
Christ is Born! Rejoice!
Our parish celebrated its patronal Feastday, Venerable Herman of Alaska, the Wonderworker off all America on Friday, Dec 13, 2024. Great Vespers with Litiya was celebrated on the Eve of the Feast, followed by Divine Liturgy the next day.
We were happy to welcome clergy from our Deanery, Archpriest Timothy H. and Archpriest Steven V., as well as clergy from the Greek Orthodox Church in Reading, Archpriest Theodor P. and Priest Emmanuel M. We are also grateful for having with us other visitors from the area, who joined us in our celebration. Special gratitude goes to our parishioners who labored hard in order to make this event possible.
In his homily, Fr. Timothy especially reflected on the selfless love of Venerable Herman, his simplicity and humility. Though he never sought his own glory, he was greatly elevated and glorified, according to the word of Christ: “He that shall humble himself shall be exalted.” (Mt 23, 12) Thus, St. Herman became an example for all Orthodox Christians in Americas.
Glory be to God for this glorious day! Through the prayers of our venerable father Herman, O Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us!
On Sunday, Nov 10, 2024, our parish held its annual Harvest Potluck Dinner and Basket Raffle. Divine Liturgy was served in the morning. Following Liturgy, Fr. Vjekoslav did many years for all the Veterans of our community, thanking them for their service on behalf of the parish.
After the veneration of the Holy Cross the faithful and guests gathered in our parish hall for our Harvest Festival. It was a merry company, a lot of good food, great basket prices.
Our parish is very grateful to all of our parishioners for working hard, bringing food, donating baskets, and many more other labors which made this festival possible.
May God grant you many blessed years!
St. Alexis Toth Brotherhood, the Diocesan Men’s Group, held its second gathering on Saturday, Nov 02, 2024 at Holy Apostles Orthodox Church, Mechanicsburg, PA.
The group was first addressed by Protodeacon Peter Skoog - importance of fellowship and the mission of the brotherhood was discussed. This group is open for men of all ages who desire to build relationships with other Orthodox men, seek spiritual growth, look for a deeper knowledge of our faith, as well as ways how to better serve our parishes, diocese and the Orthodox Church in general.
Then we had dinner together, which was followed by the Great Vespers. After Vespers Fr. Timothy Hojnicki did a lecture on the Orthodox view of politics, “The Lord is King.”
The group is grateful to Fr. Timothy and the faithful of Holy Apostles Church for hosting this gathering, and for the lecture.
If you would like to join the mailing list, become the member of the group, and be notified about the next gathering, please use the following link:
Our Church was overjoyed to welcome Bradley K. as the new Catechumen of our parish family.
Breadly was made a Catechumen on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the beginning of Divine Liturgy. May our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and keep him as he is learning about Orthodox Faith and preparing for the Holy Illumination. Please keep him in your prayers.
Glory be to our Lord Jesus Christ!
Joyous Feast! СПраздником!
Aug 09, 2024 - Glorification of Venereable Herman of Alaska, Wonderworker of All America
Our parish celebrated it's patronal Saint - Venerable Herman of Alaska. Great Vespers was served on the Eve of the Feast. Following day we celebrated Divine Liturgy at 9am.
We were happy to welcome our Dean, Archpriest Timothy H. and his family from Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in Mechanicsburg, PA; Archpriest Steven V. from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church in Harrisburg, PA; and Priest Kirill Z. from Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville, PA. We were also honored to welcome faithfull from other parishes in our Deanery.
It was a true blessing to have with us Mitered Archpriest Nicholas MH. - a retired priest from Alaska. Father Nicholas was present at the glorification of St. Herman, and he shared his memories with us at the end of Liturgy.
Following Liturgy the faithfull and the clergy gathered at the parish hall for breakfast and fellowship.
Glory be to God!