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Annual Car Blessing

Annual Car Blessing - 07/25/10

On Sunday, July 25, the Sunday after the Feast of the Prophet Elijah, the faithful of Holy Apostles observed the feast with the annual blessing of vehicles. Cars, bikes, yuo name it, we blessed it. Through the prayers of the holy Prophet elijah may Christ God protect all those who travel!

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Annual Parish Picnic & Vespers in the Park

Annual Parish Picnic & Vespers in the PArk - 07/17/10

On Saturday, July 17, 76 souls from Holy Apostles celebrated their annual parish picnic with the service of Vespers in Soldiers and Sailors Park in Mechanicsburg.

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Graduates Honored

Graduates Honored - 07/11/10

On Sunday, July 11, Holy Apostles honored our 3 parish graduates. Rdr. Matthew Souder graduated Dickinson College, Sophia Kellachow received her Masters Degree from Scranton University, and Katie Gaskill graduated from Red Land High School. Congradulations & Many Years!

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Visit of Bishop Tikhon

Visit of Bishop Tikhon - 06/20/10

On Sunday, June 20, His Grace Bishop Tikhon made an Archpastoral visit on the 6th anniversary of the first Divine Liturgy at Holy Apostles Mission.

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Pascha 2010

Pascha 2010 - 04/04/10

On Sunday April 4, holy Apostles joined the whole wolrd in celebrating the Pascha of Christ.

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Holy Saturday Chrismation & Vesperal Liturgy

Holy Saturday Chrismation & Vesperal Liturgy - 04/03/10

On Holy Saturday Holy Apostles welcomed Moses (Colin) Tomes into the Holy Orthodox Church. Following the Chrismation Service the Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great with the 15 Old Testament Readings was served.

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Lazarus Saturday Chrismations 2010

Lazarus Saturday Chrismations - 03/27/10

On Lazarus Saturday, March 27, 2010 7 catechumens were received into the Orthodox Church through the Rite of Chrismation before the Divine Liturgy. We Rejoice and the entrance of Malia, Christine, Joseph, Maria, Noah, Jacob, & Ian and pray that God grant them Many years!

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Vist of Metropolitan Jonah

Visit of Metropolitan Jonah - 03/10/10

On Wednesday, March 10, with the blessing of His Grace, Bishop Tikhon, His Beatitude Metropolitan Jonah attended our Presanctified Liturgy enroute to St. Tikhon's Seminary. Fr. Dan Ressetar (sorta-retired priest of Christ the Saviour, Harrisburg) and Fr. Patrick Burns (Holy Annunciation Bulgarian, Steelton) also joined us to greet the Primate. We were overjoyed at the (short notice) visit and thank His Beatitude for his kind words, and time with our community. Eis Polla eti Dhespota!

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Boy Scout Sunday

Boy Scout Sunday - 01/31/10

On Sunday, January 31, Holy Apostles observed "Boy Scout Sunday" where all of our Boy Scouts (8 of them!) came to Church in their uniforms and participated in various ways in the service.

This was also the day designated in our parish to create "Health Kits" to be prepared and sent to aid the relif effort in the earthquake ravaged Haiti. His Grace, our Bishop Tikhon had requested that all parishes help out in this effort. The youth of the parish took on this project and made more than what was asked. Thanks to Dana Diehl for coordinating this project and the Jen Kellachow for the pictures.



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The Blessing of the Susquehanna River 2010

The Blessing of the Susquehanna River - 01/10/10

On Sunday, January 10, the local Orthodox Churches of the Greater Harrisburg area gathered on the banks of the Susquehanna River and served the Great Blessing of Waters. It was a cold but spiritually rewarding afternoon, and we thank God for the ability to share our Orthodox Faith with the community! Special thanks to our photographers: Kyrill Burnett, Larry Smith, & John Constantine.

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Nativity of Christ 2009

Altar Servers
Nativity of Christ 2009 - 12/25/09

On the Great Feast of our Lord's birth, Holy Apostles gathered to celebrate the joy of the feast with a festal Divine Liturgy. Even the threat of inclement weather did not deter the faithful from assembling. Christ is Born!

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Altar Servers
A parish gift to our choir director Barbara
Kyra goes to Holy Communion
Subdn. Seraphim reads the Epistle
The Gospel Reading
The Great Entrance
The Divine Liturgy
Madi goes to Holy communion
THe Magnification at the end of Liturgy
"Many Years!"
Fr. Timothy reads the Metropolitan's Nativity Message
Orthodoxy is a small world - they were both baptized at the same parish in West Virginia, and met up by God's providence on Christmas Day in Mechanicsburg!

5th Anniversary Dinner Dance & Silent Auction

5th Anniversary Dinner Dance & Silent Auction - 11/01/09

On Sunday, November 1, following the Hierarchical Liturgy, Holy Apostles had its 4th Annual Dinner Dance to celebrate our 5th Anniversary at the Penn-Harris Radisson in Camp Hill, PA. We had over 160 people participate! Our first totals show that we raised a little more than $17,000 for our building fund! Thank you to everyone who participated and supported us in this celebratory year!

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5th Anniversary Hierarchical Liturgy

Parish COuncil President Mary Sak waits for the Bishop
5th Anniversary Hierarchical Liturgy - 11/01/09

On Sunday, November 1, our parish celebrated our 5th Anniversary. His Grace, Bishop Tikhon led us in worship, ordained Rdr. Serphim Reynolds to be a Subdeacon, and awarded Fr. Timothy the skufia. Parish Council President Mary Sak, and Chior Director Barbara Linnehan both recieved Gramotas for their outstanding work for the building up of the parish.



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The youth of the parish wait to greet the bishop
attentive kids!
The hours
Ordination of Seraphim Reynolds to the subdeaconate
Fr. Timothy is awarded the skufia
MAry gets a gramota!
Barbara gets a gramota!
Fr. Tim, Subdn. Seraphim & our new ikon

St. Elijah Blessing 2009

The prayer before the Ambo
St. Elijah Blessing 2009 - pictures added 7/25! - 07/19/09

On Sunday, July 19, the Sunday closest to the feast of the Great Prophet Elijah (July 20), the faithful of Holy Apostles Mission processed into the parking lot after Liturgy for our annual blessing of vehicles.

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bikes too!
if people were in front of their cars...well you can figure it out from Father's expression :)
Alexios realizing that the "super soaker" brush was living up to its name and that we were running out of holy water...
all vehicles great and small
Nick & his dad
the Choir sang the tropar for St. Elijah, and "O Lord save thy People..."
We all returned inside for the dismissal
our New St. Elijah ikon
going back in
the always rare photographer picture :)

Annual Picnic & Vespers in the Park

Annual Picnic & Vespers in the Park - 07/18/09

On Saturday, July 18, the friends and faithful of Holy Apostles Mission gathered in Soldiers & Sailors Park in Mechanicsburg for our annual Picnic with Vespers. We had 73 people in attendance, and with near perfect weather it was a wonderful time of faith and summer fellowship for all!

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What an arm... :)
Go long!
Looking angelic...deceptively. :)
rock gathering party
Subdn. Nathan in command
Vespers

Start of our 5th Anniversary

Welcome to the Bishop
Start of our 5th Anniversary - 06/21/09

On Sunday, June 21, His Grace Bishop TIKHON visited Holy Apostles to mark the 5th Anniversary of the first Liturgy served as a parish. On June 20, 2004, 38 souls gathered in the United Methodist "Mission Central" for the first celebration of the Divine Liturgy, and Holy Apostles Mission was born. Five years later, we begin this special milestone year with the presence of our bishop who lead us in worship. A special moliben was served at the end of the service to give thanks to God for all that has happened in this relatively short time.

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The Ambo prayer
Bill & Ben always smiling
Communion
The Gospel
The Great Entrance
Moliben kneeling prayer
Moliben Gospel
Moliben
Sermon

Salute to our Graduates

Salute to our Graduates - 06/14/09

On Sunday, June 14, Holy Apostles honored its graduates with special prayers and a gift at the end of the service. This day also marked our Father Timothy's 29th birthday. Many Years all around!

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Pascha 2009

Pascha Basket
Pascha 2009 - 04/19/09

On Sunday, April 19, the Orthodox world celebrated the Feast of Feasts, Holy Pascha. Starting with Nocturnes, then a Procession, Matins, Paschal Hours, the Festal Divine Liturgy, and the traditional basket blessing, a festive Agape meal was had way into the early hours of the morning. It was a beautiful morning, with near perfect weather, not to mention the highest attendance for Pascha in our 5 year history! Christ is Risen!

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Blessing of the Paschal foods
The Chapel decorated for Pascha
Choir
Blessed eggs
The Epistle
The Paschal Gospel read ing Slavonic, Greek, German, Latin, Spanish, Amaric, and English
Christ is Risen!
Christos Voskrese!
Christos Anesti!
Altar at Pascha
A Gift for the feast
the Pascha Princess (watch those priest's kids...)
"Thy Resurrection O Christ our Saviour..."
"...the angels in heaven sing..."
"....enable us on earth..."
"...to glorify Thee in purity of heart."
"Glory to the Holy Consubstantial, Life-creating, and undivided Trinity..."
Come receive the light!
Paschal Sermon of St. John
Christ is Risen!

Holy Friday 2009

re-entrance into the Church
Holy Friday 2009 - 04/17/09

On Friday, April 17, the Orthodox world celebrated Great & Holy Friday, the annual commemoration of the Passion, and Death of Jesus Christ. We celebrated the Burial Vespers in the afternoon, and then Matins with Lamentations in the evening.

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Lamentations
Matins prayers
Matins prayers
Procession
"Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal have mercy on us!"
Altar servers at attention
Rdr. Seraphim reading the 6 Psalms
The tomb

Palm Sunday Vespers

Palm Sunday Vespers - 04/11/09

On Saturday, April 11, Holy Apostles Mission celebrated Great Vespers with Litiya for the Great Feast of our Lord's Enrtance into Jerusalem - Palm Sunday.

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Chrismation of Elizabeth Tomes

The Chrismation of Elizabeth Tomes - 04/11/09

On Lazarus Saturday, April 11, prior to the Palm Sunday Vespers Service, Elizabeth (Cindi) Tomes was Chrismated into the Orthodox Church.



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Pan-Orthodox Presanctified Liturgy

Fr. Stephen Vernak reads the prayer before the Ambo
Pan-Orthodox Presanctified Liturgy - 03/27/09

On Friday, March 27, Holy Apostles Mission hosted a Pan-Orthodox Presanctified Liturgy with His Grace Bishop TIKHON of Philadelphia as the main celebrant. Holy Apostles, Christ the Saviour (OCA), St. Nicholas (Serbian), and Holy Annunciation (Bulgarian) parishes were all represented. Bishop Tikhon took the time from his busy schedule to be with us and lead us in worship during this midpoint of the Lenten Fast.

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Barbara leads the choir
"Before Thy Cross we bow..."
Blessings...
Holy Communion
the kids welcomed His Grace
"Peace be unto all!"

The 3rd Sunday of Great Lent - The Veneration of the Cross

Announcements
The 3rd Sunday of Great Lent - the Veneration of the Cross - 03/22/09

On Sunday, March 22, Holy Apostles Mission celebrated the 3rd Sunday of Great Lent, the Sunday of the Veneration of the Precious Cross. This marks the half-way point of Great Lent for Orthodox Christians.

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Censing
The Cross decorated with flowers
"Before Thy Cross we bow..."
Altar servers during the entrance
Rdr. Seraphim reads the epistle
the Great Entrance
the final blessing
Subdn. Nathan
The Sermon

St. Tikhon's Seminary Choir Visit

Fr. Michael greets Sophia
St. Tikhon's Seminary Choir Visit - 02/28/09

On Saturday, February 28, St. Tikhon's Seminary Choir visted Holy Apostles Mission and sang the responses for Great Vespers. Seminary Dean, Fr. Michael Dahulich offered a sermon following the service. A "cheesefare" supper was served following the service in honor of the Choir's visit.

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Memorial Cross
Fr. Timothy, former member of the Mission Choir, greets our guests
Choir, servers, and clergy
Fr. Michael preaching
Servers
Herman Klarr directing
Vespers

The Blessing of the Susquehanna River

The Blessing of the Susquehanna - 01/11/09

On Sunday, January 11, the local Orthodox Communities from the Greater Harrisburg area assembled at City Island Park in Harrisburg for the Great Blessing of Water on the Susquehanna River. In the Orthodox world, this traditional rite is usually done on or around the feast of Theophany. This was a regular event in years passed, and now has been reinstated, and will be a yearly event for the future. Thank you to Larry Smith from Christ the Saviour Church in Harrisburg for the pictures.

Also, see the link from the local CBS 21's New coverage of the event: http://www.whptv.com/search/videosearch.aspx?search=Orthodox

And be sure to check out our "Theophany Page:"  Click here!



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Nativity of our Lord 2008

Nativity of our Lord Vigil - 2008 - 12/24/08

On Wednesday evening, December 24, Holy Apostles gathered to celebrate the Vigil for the Great Feast of the Nativity of our Lord.

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Hierarchical Liturgy

Hierarchical Liturgy - 12/07/08

On Sunday, December 17, Holy Apostles welcomed His Grace, Bishop TIKHON, who brought with him the wonder-working copy of the ikon of the Theotokos "She Who Is Quick to Hear". His Grace served the Divine Liturgy and then visited the Sunday School classes before leaving that afternoon.

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Visit of the Ikon of the Theotokos

Archdeacon Nicholas censes during Vespers
Visit of the Ikon "She Who Is Quick to Hear" - 12/06/08

On Saturday December 6, His Grace Bishop Tikhon of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania visited Holy Apostles Mission and brought with him the wonderworking copy of the Theotokos "She Who Is Quick to Hear" for the weekend.

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Bishop Tikhon shows Elizabeth his panaghia
Bishop Tikhon censes the ikon upon Her arrival
The Vespers Entrance
The Ikon enthroned in our Chapel
The Children come to venerate the ikon
Rdr. Seraphim, Bishop Tikhon, & Mary Sak
Vladyka puts on the last ornament
the Prokeminon
a close up of the inscription

St. Nicholas Day Youth Celebration 2008

Fr. Timothy, Nicholas, & "St. Nicholas"
St. Nicholas Day Youth Celebration - 12/06/08

On Saturday, December 6, Holy Apostles celebrated the memory of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with a program for the youth of the parish. We decorated the Christmas tree, and then had a special visit from "St. Nicholas".

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Father & the Saint
gifts for the kids
"St. Nicholas"
waiting for St. Nicholas

Dinner Dance & Silent Auction 2008

The Andersons from Wilmington, DE
Dinner Dance & Silent Auction 2008 - 10/19/08

On Sunday, October 19, Holy Apostles held its 3rd Annual Dinner Dance & Silent Auction at the Penn-Harris Radisson in Camp Hill, Pa. We had a record crowd and a great time was had by all as is evident by the pictures...

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Batushka & Babushka :)
Dancing!
Papu leading the charge
Door prizes - a favorite!
The man, the myth, the legend, Fr. Dan Ressetar
The Co-chairs of the event
The next generation
Kyra knows what she wants
Happy Birthday Barb! see what we do for our Choir director!
mini-clergy council
Nick had enough
Sophia goes airborne
trouble...

10/19 Divine Liturgy

Fr. Dan reads the ambo prayer
10/19 Liturgy - 10/19/08

On Sunday, October 19, Holy Apostles was pleased to welcome Fr. Daniel Ressetar, and Fr. Michael Kovach to serve with Fr. Timothy on the day of their Annual Dinner Dance and Silent Auction

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Fr. Dan censing
Fr. Timothy gives the dismissal
Fr. Dan praying
the Gospel reading
The Great Entrance
Happy Birthday Barbara!
Ory received into the Catechumenate
The sermon

Visit of OCMC Missionary Kenneth Kidde

Vist of OCMC Missionary Kenneth Kidde - 11/22/08

On Saturday, November 22, Holy Apostles welcomed OCMC (Orthodox Christian Mission Center) Misionary Kenneth Kidde to our parish. Ken was in town for the annual OCMC/IOCC Charity Banquet, and asked to come and visit the Mission. Hoyl Apostles has regularly supported the Support a Mission Priest (S.A.M.P.) program, and other OCMC programs.

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Newly Refurbished Processional Cross

Front
Newly Refurbished Processional Cross - 11/15/08

On Saturday, November 15, Holy Apostles Mission rejoiced to receive back our Processional Cross which was recently sent away to be redone. The origional Cross was a hand-me-down given to the Mission in the beginning, and recently an anonymous donor provided for the cross to be repainted. The Cross was blessed after Vespers and enthroned behind the Altar. We thank God for this new addition which enhances the beauty of His holy House.

We thank David M. Mastroberte for his work. Please see his website: www.theologyincolor.com for more information.



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Back
detail (thank you www.theologyincolor.com) for these images
Cross in place behind the altar

Elevation of the Holy Cross Liturgy (9/14/08)

Elevation of the Holy Cross Liturgy - 09/14/08

On Sunday, September 14, 2008, Holy Apostles Mission celebrated the Great Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross. Fr. Nicholas Molodyko-Harris of Merrit Island Florida was with us visiting the Hojnicki's, and celebrated the Liturgy with Fr. Timothy. Fr. Nicholas was celebrating his 47th Anniversary of Ordination that week.

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"Before Thy Cross we bow..."
Communion
Fr. Nicholas
Delaware Hojnicki's visit
The Gospel Reading
The Great Entrance
The Hours censing
Kyra & her Gee-Gee
Kyra & her Pop-pop
The Little Entrance
Rdr. Seraphim reads the epistle
The sermon
Sophia!
The Cross decorated for the feast

Elevation of the Holy Cross - Vigil (9/13/08)

The Holy Altar
Elevation of the Holy Cross - Vigil - 09/13/08

On Saturday, September 13, 2008, Holy Apostles Mission celebrated a full Vigil (Great Vespers, Litya, and Matins) in celebration of the Great Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross.

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Bringing forth the Cross
The Great Dismissal
Litiya
Fr. Nicholas & Kyra

Presentation on St. Maxim Sandovitch

Presentation on St. Maxim Sandovitch - 09/06/08

On Saturday, September 6, the feast of the New-Martyr Maxim Sandovitch, Holy Apostles Mission welcomed Fr. Dan Ressetar to give a presentation on the life, martyrdom, and glorification of Fr. Dan's great-uncle, St. Maxim. Holy Apostles has a program where the first Saturday of every month, following Vespers, a presentation is given by someone other than Fr. Tim :)  on something related to the spiritual life. This has been a wonderful source of education and community building in the parish.

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an ikon of St. Maxim
Fr. Daniel Ressetar

Annual Picnic & Vespers in the Park

Fr. Tim censing
Annual Picnic & Vespers in the Park - 08/30/08

On Saturday, August 30, the faithful of Holy Apostles Mission gathered at Soldiers & Sailors Park in Mechanicsburg for their annual parish picnic. Following supper, Vespers was served with over 65 in attendance. Special thanks to Sally Marasco for organizing the event, and to everyone who participated!

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the Choir singing the responses
The Faithful
Matt home from West Point!
Nicholas & Joe
The Prokeminon
a short sermon
Sophia!
Vespers in the park

Feast of the Prophet Elijah

The Feast of the Prophet Elijah - 07/20/08

On Sunday, July 20, Holy Apostles Mission celebrated the feast of the Holy and Glorious Prophet Elijah. As is our tradition, following Liturgy there was a procession to the parking lot where all vehicles, great and small, were blessed. Through the prayers of the Holy Prophet Elijah may God keep all of our drivers and travelers safe!

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Pentecost

The Prayer behind the Ambo
Pentecost - 06/15/08

On Sunday, June 15, the Orthodox World celebrated the Great Feast of Pentecost. Holy Apostles marked this 50th Day of Pascha with a full Vigil (Vespers & Matins) on Saturday night (6/14), and then with the Festal Liturgy, and the Vespers with Kneeling prayers on Sunday morning.

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Entrance way decked out in greens
Festal ikon
The Gospel reading
Our High School graduates
Our able altar servers at attention
The Great Entrance
The Chapel decorated with greens
The Festal ikon adorned with flowers
The Kneeling Prayers
The Faithful in Liturgy
Fr. Timothy censing
The Sermon

Williams Wedding Anniversay Moliben

Prayers offered for their 25th Anniversary
Williams Anniversary Moliben - 05/17/08

On Saturday, May 17, following Great Vespers, a festive moliben was served in honor of Steve and Barbara Williams 25th Wedding anniversary. A small reception was held following. May God continue to bless them in Holy Matrimony for Many Years!

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God Grant them Many years!

St. Thomas Sunday -

Prayer of the Artos
St. Thomas Sunday - "Antipascha" - 05/04/08

On Sunday, May 4, the community of Holy Apostles Mission celebrated the Sunday after Holy Pascha, St. Thomas Sunday. Archpriest Nicholas Molodyko-Harris, of Merritt Island Florida, Matushka Anastasia's Father, served with Fr. Timothy.



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The Epistle Reading
The Epistle censing
"Christos Voskrese!"
The Gospel Reading
The Great Entrance
"You and all Orthodox Christians...."
The Prayer of the Ambo - Nicholas Hojnicki's "pop-pop hat"!

Holy Week & Pascha 2008

Holy Thursday - Reading of the Passion Gospels
Holy Week & Pascha 2008

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Holy Thursday - Reading of the Passion Gospels
Holy Friday - Sermon at the Tomb
the Tomb of our Lord 2008
Holy Saturday Matins
Holy Saturday Liturgy Gospel Reading
"Thy Resurrection O Christ our Saviour..."
"...the angels in heaven sing..."
Recieve the light!
Christ is Risen! Christos Voskrese! Christos Anesti!
El Messieh kham! Christus resurrexit! Haisutosu Fukkatsu!
Cristos a Inviat! Cristo ha resucitado! Christos Tesestwal!
"Jesus has risen from the tomb as He foretold..."
Alert Altar servers at 3:00 am!
Blessing of Paschal Baskets
Blessing of Paschal Baskets

Holy Unction

Fr. Dan Ressetar reads the second Gospel
Holy Unction at Christ the Saviour Church - 04/23/08

On Holy Wednesday evening, April 23, the faithful of Hoyl Apostles joined the faithful of Christ the Saviour parirsh in Harrisburg, for the service of Holy unction. This is the first time this was done as a joint service, and some estimates say there were more than 130 people present. "How good and pleasant it is when brethren dwell in unity!"

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Parishioners follow the service in prayer
A full church!
Fr. Timothy preaches the sermon
Clergy are anointed
Tim McMahon is anointed

Pope Chrismation

Pope Chrismation - 04/19/08

On Lazarus Saturday, April 19, Athanasius, Hannah, Mary, Elizabeth, and Samuel Pope were received into the Orthodox Church through the rite of Holy Chrismation. May God bless and preserve them in the faith for Many Years!

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A parish gift to the Pope's
The Pope's and Fr. Timothy
First Communion
Prayers for the newly departed Archbishop GREGORY

Ritchey Chrismation

Some levity before we begin...
Ritchey Chrismation - 04/13/08

On Sunday, April 13, Laura Ritchey was received into the Holy Orthodox Church through the Mystery of Holy Chrismation. May God continue to bless and guide her, as well as her sponsor, Barbara Linnehan, for Many Years!

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The Holy Altar
Greeting the Newly Illumined
Kyra Hojnicki says "hello!"
The happy young ladies of Holy Apostles
Laura and her sponsor Barbara
Absolution
Chrismation
Initial Greeting

Kerkendall Chrismation - 3/30/08

Father Timothy greets the Newly Illumined
Kerkendall Chrismation - 3/30/08 - 03/30/08

On Sunday, March 30, the Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross, Vladimir (Wade), and Christine (Criss) Kerkendall, were recieved into the Holy Orthodox Church prior to the Divine Liturgy. May God protect and preserve them and their sponsors for MANY YEARS!

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Christine recieves Holy COmmunion
Vladimir recieves Holy Communion
The Kerkendalls with Rdr. Seraphim & Mary Reynolds
The Confession of Faith
Absolution
The Chrismation

New Processional Fans (Rapidia)

The Reading of the Holy Gospel
New Processional Fans (Rapidia) - 03/30/08

On Saturday, March 29, atthe end of Great Vespers, new processional fans were blessed to be used in the celebration of the Divine Services. We thank God for the generosity of the donor who made this liturgical item donation possible.

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The Great Entrance
Resting behind the Altar

Baptism of Matthew Dollins

Baptism of Matthew Dollins - 02/24/08

Matthew Dollins, the son of David and Valeria Dollins, is baptised. May God grant the newly-illumined servant of God, the infant Matthew, MANY YEARS!

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Visit of His Grace, Bishop TIKHON

Visit of Bishop TIKHON - 02/03/08

 

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Tonsure of Reader Seraphim Reynolds

Reader Seraphim Tonsure - 02/03/08

Parishioner Seraphim Reynolds is tonsured as a reader in the Holy Orthodox Church by His Grace, Bishop TIKHON of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania during His Grace's visit to Holy Apostles Orthodox Mission. MANY YEARS to the newly-tonsured Reader Seraphim!!!!

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Visit of Father Eric Tosi

Visit of Father Eric Tosi - 02/17/08

 

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Theophany 2008

Theophany 2008 - 01/07/08

 

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Nativity (Christmas) 2007

Nativity 2007 - 12/25/07

 

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