On Sunday, May 21, 2023, Father Angelo Pappas celebrated the Sacraments of Chrismation and Baptism for our newest Orthodox Christians at Prophet Elias. Jose Mendoza was chrismated and given the Orthodox name of Iosif by his sponsor Angelo Karampelas. Summer Haworth was first baptized then chrismated and given the Orthodox name of Kyriaki by her...Read More
On Sunday, May 7, 2023 with Father John Takahashi, our Sunday school teacher Angela ended the school year with her students. After the Divine Liturgy, the student’s lesson was a game of Jeopardy with questions based on the lessons from the whole year. It was an exciting morning and our children enjoyed themselves. Angela presented...Read More
Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! We gathered to hear the prayers read in many languages for Great and Holy Pascha morning. Father Angelo expressed his joy for the special time to serve at Prophet Elias. In turn, we thanked him for guiding us through our Holy Week journey. Our joy was also to...Read More
Our beautiful Epitaphio decorated by Vicki Hoularis Buksa and her helpers. The procession and prayers for our day for mourning, caring for Christ, and the many verses of Lamentations. Amin! Read More
On Sunday, April 9, 2023, Father Angelo celebrated Palm Sunday at Prophet Elias. Our parishioners decorated the iconostasis will palm fronds and on the day before, Lazarus Saturday, a team of parishioners make palm crosses to be blessed on Sunday. God bless all who helped, made crosses, and have been beautifully decorating our church for...Read More
Mark your calendars and attend services on our journey toward the joyous Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ALL HOLY WEEK SERVICES WITH FATHER ANGELO PAPPAS Lazarus Saturday, April 8: 10:00am Divine Liturgy followed by making Palm Crosses Palm Sunday, April 9: 9:00am Orthros, 10:00am Divine Liturgy Palm Sunday Evening: April 9: 6:00pm First...Read More
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, we welcomed Father John Takahashi and Father Charles Joanides to co-celebrate the Divine Liturgy. Father Charles and Presvytera Nancy are visiting their son Stephan, who is an altar server, and his family before returning to New York later this week. We are blessed to host them all. Amin!Read More
On Sunday, March 5, 2023, our parish commemorated the return of icons to all Orthodox churches. Father Takahashi celebrated the services with us. Amin!Read More
On Sunday, February 12, 2023, our Prophet Elias community gathered to remember Father John and Presvytera Anastasia Karastamatis. Father Aris Metrakos served the Divine Liturgy and Memorial Service followed by a luncheon. Father John Takahashi was also in attendance. Daughter Maria Kosmides and Son Foti Karastamatis and their families prepared the luncheon for all. Father...Read More
On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Father Angelo blessed the vasilopita that was cut in the church, which was made by Greg and Robin Sirakides. Other parishioners baked loaves and cakes for the Philoptochos auction. During Fellowship, Father Angelo encouraged parishioners to be generous and they were. All proceeds are for St. Basil’s Children’s Orphanage. Blessings...Read More