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The Feast of the Meeting of Our Lord in the Temple

Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, full of grace! From you shone the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God. Enlightening those who sat in darkness! Rejoice, and be glad, O righteous elder; you accepted in your arms the Redeemer of our souls, Who grants us the Resurrection.

– Troparion of the Feast

Our Patronal Feast – 2022

On November 29-30, our parish celebrated our patronal feast (the feast of our parish’s patron saint) of Holy Apostle Andrew, the first-called of the disciples. As part of the celebration, we welcomed our archpastor, His Eminence Archbishop Michael, to lead us in the divine services.

Memory Eternal: Alexander Olshanovsky

With sadness, we learned of the falling-asleep in Our Lord of +Alexander Olshanovsky, on October 2, 2022, at the age of 88. +Alex was a long-time friend of our community, and beloved husband of Evelyn, who for many years worshipped with us and sang in our choir. The funeral services are as follows:

Memory Eternal: Regina Lokshina

With great sadness, we announce the falling-asleep in Our Lord of +Regina Lokshina, Saturday evening, September 17. Fr. John had been able to visit with her and anoint her with Holy Unction earlier in the day.

Memory Eternal: Dora Freeman

Dora Freeman (nee Majevsky), 93, of West Babylon, reposed in Our Lord on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. +Dora is the mother of Dora Halpin (a longtime member and choir singer in our community before moving south several years ago) and was herself a member of our parish for many years.