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Feast Days of the Liturgical Year

Feast Days of the Liturgical Year

The Birth of the Theotokos (September 8th)

The Exaltation of the Cross (September 14th)

The Presentation of Mary in the Temple (November 21st)

Christmas (December 25th)

  The Focus of Advent and the Nativity of Jesus Christ

Holy Theophany/Epiphany (January 6th)

  The Baptism of Christ: Epiphany and House Blessings

The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple (Feb 2nd)

The Annunciation (March 25th)

  (Angel tells the Virgin Mary about Christ’s Incarnation)

Great Lent (before Pascha)

  What is Lent? What services run at the Good Shepherd during Great Lent? 

Holy Week and Pascha

  What is Pascha? What happens and when? Come join us at Pascha.

The Ascension (40 days after Pascha)

Holy Pentecost (50 days after Pascha)

Holy Transfiguration (August 6th)

  What happened during Jesus' transfiguration on the Mountain?

The Dormition of Mary (August 15th)

 

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Learn more about the Liturgical Year.

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Blog

The Power and Mystery of the Cross
Fr. Nicholas Frazer
Fr. Nicholas Frazer
September 14, 2025 11:30 AM
Fr. Nicholas delivers a profound sermon on the exaltation of the Holy Cross, urging believers to live by its example. He reflects on the cross as a symbol of victory, reminding us of the eternal plan of God and the true path to salvation. With insight and compassion, he also addresses the collective grief and responsibility in the face of recent violence, calling for a renewal of love and faith.
Transformed by the Cross: A Call to True Masculinity and Faith
Sdn Tim Grace
Sdn Tim Grace
September 7, 2025 11:30 AM
In this thought-provoking sermon, Sub Dn. Timothy explores the deep spiritual significance of St. Paul's teachings on the cross and its relevance to everyday life. He delves into the challenges of modern masculinity and offers a Christ-centered solution rooted in self-sacrifice and spiritual reflection.
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