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NOV 2 – 5: 2023 ASSEMBLY OF THE BYZANTINE METROPOLITAN CHURCH
NOV 2-5: BYZANTINE ASSEMBLY 2023. Metropolitan Archbishop William C. Skurla & the Council of Hierarchs of the Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh will be hosting the 3rd assembly of our Church on Thursday, November 2 to Sunday, November 5, 2023, at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Hillsborough, NJ. REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION HERE: https://www.byzantineassembly2023.org/home
GOD WITH US ONLINE: 2023-2024 CATEHETICAL YEAR
2023-24 CATECHETICAL YEAR: Parish Catechetical Sunday Packet: https://godwithusonline.org/catechetical-year/
SEPT 26: COMMEMORATION OF THE PASSING OF JOHN APOSTLE – EVANGELIST
PROPERS: 09-26_Falling_Asleep_John_Theologian_DL Parishes live-streaming in the Diocese can be found here: https://www.eparchyofpassaic.com/directory On September 26th we also commemorate the repose of John Apostle – Evangelist. The Apostle John was one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus and was especially loved by Jesus for his sacrificial love. After his “calling,” the Apostle John did not part from… Continue Reading …
SEPT 28: COMMEMORATION OF CHARITON VENERABLE-CONFESSOR
Saint Chariton the Confessor is commemorated on Septemer 28th. He was persecuted as a Christian during the reign Emperor Aurelian. St. Chariton denounced pagan gods and confessed faith in Jesus Christ. Though tortured, he survived until the death of the Emperor, and eventually released from prison. Thereafter, he dedicated his life to… Continue Reading …
OCT 1: FEAST OF THE PROTECTION OF THE THEOTOKOS (SOLEMN HOLY DAY) AND 18TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCT 1: CONFESSION – 8:45 AM, DIVINE LITURGY – 9:00 AM (OUTDOORS WEATHER PERMITTING AND LIVE-STREAMED). PROPERS: 10-01_Protection_Theotokos_DL Streaming via Facebook Live. https://www.facebook.com/saintscyrilandmethodius/ Parishes live-streaming in the Diocese can be found here: https://www.eparchyofpassaic.com/directory There are 2 Gospel Readings this Sunday. The first is Luke 6: 31-38 and the 2nd is Luke 10: 38-43 and 11:27-28.… Continue Reading …
OCT 4: COMMEMORATION OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
OCT 4: DIVINE LITURGY – 6:00 PM. Today we commemorate St. Francis of Assisi. He is best known for his service to poor and neglected people, care for animals and flora, and the founding of the Franciscan order. He was the son of a rich textile trader, but decided after meeting a… Continue Reading …
OCT 6: COMMEMORATION OF ST. THOMAS – APOSTLE
OCT 6: DIVINE LITURGY – 6:00 PM. We commemorate on October 6th, St. Thomas, Apostle, sometimes called Doubting Thomas or Didymus which means “The Twin”, and was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is best known from the account in the Gospel of Saint… Continue Reading …
OCT 8: BECOMING BYZANTINE – BYZANTINE CHRISTIAN FORMATION FOR ADULTS – ONLINE PARISH WEBINAR SERIES
OCT 8: BECOMING BYZANTINE – ONLINE PARISH WEBINAR SERIES FOR ADULTS – 6:00 PM. Join us for a monthly webinar on the Becoming Byzantine Series! Starting Sunday, June 11th @ 6pm PST, 2nd Sunday of the Month until June 2024! Welcome to Becoming Byzantine! This series is intended to be an online introduction to Byzantine Catholic Faith, Worship,… Continue Reading …
OCT 8: 19TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCT 8: CONFESSION – 08:30 AM, DIVINE LITURGY – 09:00 AM (LIVE-STREAMED), ECF – 10:15 AM, DIVINE LITURGY – 11:00 AM. PROPERS: Sunday_T2_DL Streaming via Facebook Live. https://www.facebook.com/saintscyrilandmethodius/ Parishes live-streaming in the Diocese can be found here: https://www.eparchyofpassaic.com/livestream Today’s Gospel, Luke 7: 11-16, tells of Jesus and the Widow’s Son. Jesus comes upon a… Continue Reading …
OCT 9: COMMEMORATION OF JAMES ALPHEUS APOSTLE
On October 9th we commemorate James, son of Alpheus, Apostle. The Holy Apostle James (also known as the lesser) was one of the 12 Apostles. He was the brother of the holy Evangelist Matthew. James heard the Lord’s words and witnessed His miracles. After the Descent of the Holy Spirit, he and the Apostle Andrew the First-Called,… Continue Reading …
OCT 11 AND 13: DIVINE LITURGY
OCT 11: DIVINE LITURGY – 6:00 PM; OCT 13: DIVINE LITURGY – 6:00 PM. Streaming via Facebook Live. https://www.facebook.com/saintscyrilandmethodius/
OCT 12: BYZANTEENS MEETING
This Thursday, September 14th, will be the first Byzanteens meeting of the year. Will meet immediately after Diveine Liturgy for the Exaltation of the Cross. Rachel Blair, Laura Driscoll, Augustine Griffin, and Travis Kingery will be adult leaders. Plans are to meet the second Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30 through December. The schedule will… Continue Reading …
OCT 15: SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE 7TH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL (20TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST)
OCT 15: CONFESSION – 8:30 AM, DIVINE LITURGY – 9:00 AM (LIVE-STREAMED), DIVINE LITURGY – 11:00 AM. PROPERS: 10-15-23_Sunday_DL Streaming via Facebook Live. https://www.facebook.com/saintscyrilandmethodius/ Parishes live-streaming in the Diocese can be found here: https://www.eparchyofpassaic.com/directory GOD WITH US ONLINE CATECHETICAL RESOURCES FOR SUNDAY OF THE FATHERS OF THE 7TH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL (from October 16, 2022):… Continue Reading …
OCT 18: COMMEMORATION OF LUKE, APOSTLE – EVANGELIST
OCT 18: DIVINE LITURGY – 6:00 PM. On October 18th we commemorate the Apostle Evangelist Luke. Luke the Evangelist is one of the Four Evangelists or authors of canonical Gospels of Jesus Christ. Luke was a native of the Hellenistic city of Antioch in Syria. The early church fathers ascribed to him… Continue Reading …
OCT 22: 21ST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCT 22: CONFESSION – 08:45; DIVINE LITURGY – 9:00 AM (LIVE-STREAMED ON FACEBOOK); DIVINE LITURGY – 11:00 AM. PROPERS: Sunday_T4_DL Streaming via Facebook Live. https://www.facebook.com/saintscyrilandmethodius/ Parishes live-streaming in the Diocese can be found here: https://www.eparchyofpassaic.com/directory GOD WITH US ONLINE CATECHETICAL RESOURCES FOR 20TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (from Oct. 23, 2022): https://godwithusonline.org/reflections/the-twentieth-sunday-after-pentecost-ruthenian/ The Gospel Reading today is… Continue Reading …
