The Nativity Fast
November 15 thru December 24
Fasting in the Orthodox Church links:
Fasting the Orthodox Christian Way
Fasting in the Holy Orthodox Church
An Introduction to the
Orthodox Christian Church
Adapted from: John Meyendorff. The Orthodox Church
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Yes! Church services
Saturday Vespers 5pm
Sunday Divine Liturgy 10am
Prayers of the Hours 9:40am
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St. Mary Magdalene
Orthodox Church
Catechism Program
Begins Sept 5
3:30-4:30pm
Church Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday
10 am - 3 pm...
(209) 812-6232
Use this time for private prayer
or volunteer your time to our parish
Visitors Welcome!
Extensive and excellent guide to Orthodox
Christian vocabulary
by the Orthodox Church of the Mother of God
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Cycles of the Orthodox calendar (and why they matter) by Dr. Nicole Rojas
- https://www.pravmir.com/mama-said/ Jesus listens to his Mother at the Wedding at Cana
- Pravmir.com: Orthodox Christianity and the world
- Why We Do That: A Guide for Understanding Orthodoxy after 2,000 Years by Fr. Matthew Streett
- The New Athesim and Five Argunments for God by William Lane Craig
- Men and Church by Frederica Mathewes-Green
- The Role of Women in the Eastern Orthodox Church by Angelo Nicolaides
- WHY ORTHODOX MEN LOVE CHURCH by Frederica Mathewes-Green
- Theotokos - The Joy of All Who Sorrow by Helen Creticos Theodoropoulos (Excerpted from an address given March 23, 1996)
- A very Large Glossary of Orthodox Terms from Church of the Mother of God
- 12 Things I Wish I’d Known… (First Visit to an Orthodox Church) by Frederica Mathewes-Green, Copyright © 1989-2013
- The Meaning of the Great Fast by Mother Mary and Bishop Kallistos Ware
- Fasting (Rules) in the Holy Orthodox Church by Photios Michael and AnnaSophia
- A Letter to an Evangelical An explanation of why tradition matters by Father Michael B. Johnson
- Why do we fast? Always do the things you CAN do: The Holy Fathers on Fasting. Prison Ministry Letter.
- How to Set up a prayer (icon) corner is a good summary of where, what icons and items are appropriate, and some cautions about the place of worship in your home
- Church Etiquette: This is meant as a guide and local customs may vary
- Conservative minds convert to Orthodox Christianity by Rod Dreher
- Children in Church by Abbott Tryphon
- Link HERE to many more articles that have appeared on this site
Sermons
Fr. Lawrence Gaudreau
| Oct 25, 2020 | We will always struggle with temptation |
| Oct 18, 2020 | Stand before the Throne of God |
| Oct 11, 2020 | The meeting of Heaven and Earth |
| Oct 04, 2020 | Live a life of peace |
| Sept 27, 2020 | Christ will help us acheive a life full of Him |
| Sept 14, 2020 | Exaltation of the Cross: The true meaning of the cross |
| Sept 13, 2020 | Accept and embrace the invitation to the feast |
| Sept 06, 2020 | We make God present in this world |
| Aug 30, 2020 | We have salvation if we desire it! |
| Aug 16, 2020 | If you have the faith... |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Dormition: The Mother of God - The Second Eve |
| Aug 06, 2020 | Transfiguration: We are called to be transformed |
| Aug 02, 2020 | We have the power to acquire the Holy Spirit |
| July 26, 2020 | Find strength and power during difficult times |
| July 05, 2020 | "There is no salvation without a struggle" |
| June 28, 2020 | "Be a powerful participant in Christ's presence in this world" |
| June 21, 2020 | "The Holy Spirit acts upon the church" part 2 |
