Collecting Winter Goods For Families Newly In Cape Shelters
Currently, Joint Base Cape Cod is housing 62 families. At present, an additional 25 families are sheltered in a hotel in Yarmouth, and 27 families in a Bourne hotel. All are placed by the State of Massachusetts after entering the country legally, and after qualifying for shelter placement following strict State guidelines.
During the month of October, the Cape Cod Council of Churches is collecting essential winter wear for these men, women, and children. We have bins set up for your donations through the end of October. The list of items needed is as follows:
Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s (all sizes):
- Winter Hats
- Gloves
- Boots
- Coats
- Sweaters
- Snowsuits (for babies)
- Car Seat Covers (for infants)
- Hand Warmers
- Umbrellas
Monetary donations are also being accepted. If you would like to donate, please make your checks out to St Michael Orthodox Church and note “resettling families” in the memo.
Thank you for your generosity! If you have any questions, please see Soraya, Macrina, or Kristin.
Many Thanks to Zoya Sheglov for the New Icon
A new icon has been added to the St. Michael iconostasis. Many thanks to our own iconographer Zoya Sheglov! Bishop JOHN blessed the icon on September 30t, 2023. The icon has been placed above the Royal Doors. The side with the Mystical Supper is facing the congregation, and the other side with the Trinity is facing the altar.
Ordination of Dn. James Irving to the Holy Priesthood – September 30, 2023
Axios! He is worthy! Moustahiq!
On Saturday, September 30, 2023, Deacon James Irving was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by His Grace Bishop JOHN at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Cotuit. Fr. James is assigned as the Pastor of St. Michael’s by His Eminence Metropolitan Saba. AXIOS to Fr. James, Kh. Valerie and their children Alison, Paul & Ben. May God grant them many years!
Divine Liturgy and Ordination on Sat, Sep 30th 2023
Glory to Jesus Christ!
It is a joy and pleasure to announce that Deacon James Irving will be ordained to the holy priesthood and be assigned to the pastorate of St. Michael as our priest, effective September 30th.
Please join Bishop John and our parish community at Deacon James’ ordination to the holy priesthood this Saturday, September 30th at 9:00 AM. Following Divine Liturgy and the ordination, we will welcome Fr. James and Kh. Valerie at luncheon in the Parish Hall.
In light of the Divine Liturgy and Ordination on Saturday morning, we will not have vespers on Saturday evening. Fr. James will officiate at Orthros and Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 1st.
Please join in congratulating Deacon James on his ordination and appointment!
Peace in Christ!
The Parish Council of St. Michael the Archangel Antiochian Orthodox Church
