Nativity Fast: Sunday, November 28 through January 6, 2022!!!
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, December 19, 2021
Burlingame Church of All Russian Saints Parish Choir
Choral Recital of Sacred Music
Click here for full-size flyer of the Choir Concert
Cupola Renovation Project
Progress Report Slideshow
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November 8 - 11: Erecting the scaffolding
November 12: Removed the stars from the cupolas
November 13: Removed the Crosses from the cupolas
November 15: Began the gilding (gold leaf) of the main cupola
November 17: Cleaning and painting the blue cupolas
November 18: Finished painting and plugging star holes on the blue cupolas
December 1: Finished gilding the main dome. Need to wait 2 weeks for final burnishing.
See the article "Renovating the Church Cupolas" in the current Newsletter
Thanksgiving Message from Archpriest Stefan Pavlenko, Rector
Поздравляю всех с гражданским праздником Дня Благодарения, храни Всех Вас Господь.
Всегда напоминаю что наша церковная служба Божественная Литургия , которая служится местами каждый день, святая евхаристия, именно значит БЛАГОДАРЕНИЯ!
Мы должны все каждый день благодарит Бога за все что нам дано по нашему пути к спасению.
THANKSGIVING GREETINGS TO ALL, MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
I always remind everyone on this Legal Holiday, that our Orthodox church service, that is celebrated in certain places daily, the Divine Liturgy, is called the Holy Eucharist, which literally means THANKSGIVING.
Newest Posts to the Website:
December 4, 2021: Archpriest Serge Kotar's weekly spiritual email. See the "Sunday Gospels" link at the bottom of the Home Page.
November 30, 2021: Choir Director Andrei Roudenko's weekly email. See the "Services and Saints" link at the bottom of the Home Page.
October 26, 2021: November/December 2021 Newsletter posted. Click on Newsletter/Current Newsletter.
August 3, 2021: Message from Andrei Roudenko, Parish COVID-19 Protection Plan Coordinator. See Home Page.
Upcoming Services on Livestream (see Schedule of Services)
Sunday, December 5 9:00am Divine Liturgy
Saturday, December 11 6:00pm Vigil Services
Sunday, December 12 9:00am Divine Liturgy
Saturday, December 18 6:00pm Vigil Services
Sunday, December 19 9:00am Divine Liturgy ST. NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER OF MYRA IN LUCIA
Saturday, December 25 6:00pm Vigil Services
Sunday, December 26 9:00am Divine Liturgy
Friday, December 31 6:00pm THANKSGIVING PRAYER SERVICE MOLEBEN - END OF LEGAL YEAR
Father Dimitri Jakimowicz sends out weekly church service texts in both Russian and English. Contact him at frdimitrij@gmail.com to request being added to his distribution list.
For Liturgical Texts in English and Slavonic from Holy Protection Russian Orthodox Church in Austin, Texas click here.
August 3, 2021: Message from Andrei Roudenko, Parish COVID-19 Protection Plan Coordinator
On August 1, 2021, San Mateo County issued an Order that requires all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings when indoors in public settings, with limited exceptions. The exceptions are: children younger than 2 years old, anyone who has trouble breathing (requires medical documentation), and anyone who is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
The new County Order takes effect on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
What does this mean for our parish? For the foreseeable future:
* (NO CHANGE) All those who have previously been “invited” to attend services can do so, and can attend inside the church. (Weekly invitations not necessary, and will not be issued. Feel free to attend all services!)
* (CHANGE) Regardless of vaccination status, Congregation Members who attend our services indoors must wear face coverings.
* (NO CHANGE) Those who have not been vaccinated must continue to wear face coverings when attending services outside the church whenever social distancing cannot be maintained.
* (NO CHANGE) Until all COVID restrictions are completely lifted, we will continue to provide an optional alternative to attend services outdoors.
With gratitude, we ask for your continued cooperation and patience until restrictions are lifted.
November 5, 2021: 50th Anniversary of Father Seraphim Slobodskoy's Repose
Author of the book "Law of God" «Закон Божий»
For Biography in Russian, click here
For Biography in English, click here
See reference to Father Seraphim in latest Newsletter (November/December 2021) - article by Andrei Roudenko.
Left to Right: Fr Chad Hatfield (OCA, St Vladimir Orthodox Seminary), IDK, Bishop Irenei (ROCOR), Fr John Parker (OCA St Tikhon Orthodox Seminary), Fr Josiah Trenham (AOC, St Andrew Orthodox Church, Riverside)
Fear and Faith in the COVID Crisis
Click here to listen to His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe, talk about Fear and Faith in the COVID Crisis. The video is 18 minutes long and well worth it to derive spiritual nourishment. If limited by time, fast forward to the 7 minute mark.
Why did God allow COVID-19 to appear? And, what must we do?
Click here to read Archpriest's Serge Kotar's message with the answer to these questions.
Father Serge emails a weekly Message discussing the upcoming Sunday Gospel reading.
To read his weekly message, scroll down to the bottom of the Home Page.
To subscribe to the emails directly, email frsergekotar@yahoo.com
JUBILEE EPISTLE
of His Eminence
HILARION, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York,
First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad,
on the Occasion of the 800th Anniversary of the Birth
of the Holy Right-Believing Great Prince Alexander Nevsky
and the Centennial of the I All-Diaspora Council
To read the Jubilee Epistle in Russian, click here.
To read the Jubilee Epistle in English, click here.
ARCHPRIEST SERGE KOTAR
Click here for weekly email discussing upcoming Sunday Gospel reading.
To subscribe to it directly, email frsergekotar@yahoo.com
ANDREI ROUDENKO
Click here for weekly email with introduction to upcoming weekend church services and with Lives of Saints.
To subscribe to it directly, email avrouden@gmail.com
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