On Holy Friday, Father Angelo Pappas led the mournful day as our Lord was un-nailed from the Cross and buried. Many beautiful flowers and candles adorned the Epitaphio, representing the tomb of Christ. Father Angelo led the sorrowful procession around the church. Awaiting the Anastasi, the Resurrection. Read More
On Sunday, April 5, 2026, Father Angelo celebrated Palm Sunday services. Many thanks to those who decorated the the church with fronds of palms and those who folded the palm leaves into crosses to take home. Our Philoptochos and others prepared our fish luncheon with delicious side dishes and desserts. Fellowship was lively and welcoming....Read More
All are welcome to share in the Lord’s journey from His entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to His Great and Holy Resurrection – Pascha. Come and see. Palm Sunday, April 5: 9:00 am Orthros, 10:00 am Divine Liturgy – Fr. Angelo Pappas Holy Monday, April 6: 6:00 pm Bridegroom Service – Fr. John Takahashi Holy Tuesday, April 7: 6:00 pm Bridegroom...Read More
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, Father Angelo Pappas celebrated the Sunday of the Holy Cross at Prophet Elias. Many thanks to all the volunteers who adorn our icons during these Lenten days. Today, Philoptochos member Joanna Stebbins and Presvytera Mary arranged the tray for Father Angelo to carry throughout the church. Everyone in the congregation...Read More
Council member Bob Rible and Council president Georgia Chronopoulos installed the new welcome banner. We welcome all who pass by our church on Sunday mornings. Many stop in and comment on the beauty of our church. Others come in and stay. Come and see! Read More
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Father Angelo Pappas officiated and led the procession as we celebrated the return of icons to Orthodox worship. We venerate our icons and did so by bringing our icons to church and held them while Father read the prayers. It was a was a wonderful morning. Amin!Read More
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, Jose and Summer Mendoza made a surprise visit to Prophet Elias. Our parish held a surprise birthday party for Jose. He served as our able-bodied auctioneer with his most-capable assistant Vagelis. The successful auction was a fundraiser for our St. Katherine Philoptochos. Our members will meet soon to discuss how...Read More
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, our St. Katherine Philoptochos held its annual vasilopita auction. Father Angelo blessed the loaves and cut the large loaf baked by Christine Thorne in the church. Father cut and distributed the pieces, as is customary, the first slice for our Lord. Afterward, all in the congregation adjourned for coffee hour...Read More
