On Friday, April 19, 2024, Dr. Nick Itsines led the Akathist Hymn to the Most Holy Theotokos with parishioners in attendance. Our Philoptochos members Helen and Dena Mitropolis decorated the icon of Panagia. We learned the first word of each of the 24 stanzas are in the order of the Greek alphabet. Rejoice! Read More

On Friday, April 12, 2024, many gathered to chant to the Salutations to the Theotokos. Our Philoptochos president Aphrodite Roberts adorned the icon of our beloved Theotokos for the evening service. Both in Greek and English the verses were heard, so beautifully proclaiming Rejoice! Amin! Read More

On Sunday, April 7, 2024, Father John Takahashi celebrated the Holy Cross as we reached the middle of the Fast when our strength may be worn down. The holy Cross brings joy to the world, strength to the faithful, and hope of sinners. Venerating the Cross, we might receive strength and grace to complete the...Read More

On Friday, April 5, 2024, our parishioners and chanters gathered to read and sing “Rejoice!” to the Mother of God. In our solemn and prayerful Lenten season, we shared time together in church. Many thanks to Philoptochos member Lyna Dyer for decorating our icon of Panayia. Join the increasing number of church family members attending...Read More

On Sunday, March 31, 2024, His Grace Bishop Ioannis celebrated Orthros and Divine Liturgy at Prophet Elias. His message emphasised the teachings of St. Gregory Palamas – his feast day. We were encouraged to learn that His Grace is earnestly searching for a priest to assign to Prophet Elias. Our prayers are to continue since...Read More

On Friday, March 29, 2024, Salutations to the Theotokos were chanted at Prophet Elias. Many thanks to St. Katherine Philoptochos member Alexa Bolas for adorning the icon of the Theotokos for the prayer service. Amin!Read More

On Sunday, March 24, 2024, Father John Takahashi led the community in the continued celebration of icons in the Orthodox Church. All who attended carried an icon in the procession around our church to commemorate the event from long ago. Amin! Read More

On Friday, March 22, 2024, the first week of Great and Holy Lent and the next five Fridays, are dedicated to Salutations to the Theotokos. Our St. Katherine Philoptochos member Joanna Stebbins and chanter Maia Tamanakis decorated the icon for the evening of solemn and prayerful verses. Salutations begin at 6:00pm…all are welcome to attend....Read More

On Sunday, February 11, 2024, Archpriests Peter Sonntag (left) and John Takahashi (right) celebrated divine services with us. Father Peter and his Matushka Anastasia Sonntag were visiting from Germany and being hosted at the home of  Father John Takahashi and his Matushka Robin Takahashi. Father Peter and Father John have been friends for many years....Read More

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, we celebrated the blessing and cutting of our parish Vasilopita with Father John Takahashi. All the many loaves were auctioned during Fellowship. New Parish Council member Jose Mendoza was the auctioneer and made the morning so joyful. We shouted our bids which finally totalled more than our donations from last...Read More