First Sunday of 50 days Lent (Kothine Sunday) - Feb 26th

Pethratha of the Great Lent

The Great Lent starts by commemorating the first miracle performed by Jesus i.e. turning water into wine at the wedding feast at Cana of Galilee. The Gospel reading for each Sunday of the Great Lent is about a miracle performed by Jesus.

Evening
St. John 3: 1- 6

Morning
St. Luke 16: 1-18

Before Holy Qurbana
Exodus 20: 1-21
Joel 2: 12-20
Isaiah 58: 5-14

Holy Qurbana
Acts 11: 19-26
OR
Revelations 2: 1 -7
Colossians 3: 1- 17
St. John 2: 1-11

Great Lent Prayer Book

Please download the Great Lent Prayer Book using the URL below. You can print copies for your family and use for the daily family prayers.

Great Lent Prayer Book

The Stream - Diocesan Newsletter for 2017

Please click on the link below to view the Diocesan Stream.

The Stream

Holy Qurbana - Wed., Feb 8th @ 6:30pm (Ending 3-Day Nineveh Fast)

There will be a Holy Qurbana on Wednesday, February 8th at 6:30pm for the ending of the Nineveh (3 Day) Fast.  Please make every effort to attend and inform any members in your area.

The fast of Nineveh is a three-day lent recognized by the Orthodox Church. During this fast, we remember the three days Prophet Jonah spent in the belly of a large fish as penance for his disobedience to God and the atonement of the sinful city of Nineveh.

During these three days, we should look at our lives and show remorse for our disobedient natures and follow in the footsteps of Prophet Jonah and the people of Nineveh.  As with all other fasts/lents of the Holy church, the fast of Nineveh is observed by refraining from the intake of all dairy and meat products.

May the Lord God accept your prayers, repentance and fasting. May He reward you and shower His blessing upon you.

Happy New Year

Mother of H.G. Alexios Mar Eusebius Passes Away

We are very saddened to inform you that Mrs. Chinnamma Daniel, (82 yrs), wife of Late. Y. Daniel and beloved mother of our H.G. Alexios Mar Eusebius Metropolitan entered in to eternal abode last night.  Funeral service will be at St. George Orthodox Church, Puthoor on Thursday noon. Orthodox TV will broadcast the Funeral service.

On behalf of the parish, we express our deepest condolences and prayers to our beloved Thirumeni and the bereaved family Members. We pray that God Almighty grant eternal rest to the departed soul. Please keep Thirumeni and his family in your prayers.

The live stream of the Funeral services will be held tonight, Wednesday, December 21st at 8:30pm (IST Thursday 9.00 AM).

The website:  www.venadtv.com

2016 Christmas Program - Sat., December 17th

Our 2016 Miracle of Christmas Program will be held on Saturday, December 17th at 4pm, in Norwalk. Please make sure to let your family and friends know and invite them to attend.  More details to follow soon.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help out, please contact Mr. Winson Varghese, Program Coordinator.

Location:
Matiya Patidar Center
15311 Pioneer Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650

Christmas Carol Schedule for 2016

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Artesia, Norwalk, Bellflower, Lakewood, Cerritos, Cypress, Buena Park, La Palma, Stanton, Long Beach, Los Alamitos and nearby areas.

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Carson, Harbor City, Lomita, Torrance, Palos Verdes, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Irvine, Foothill Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita and nearby areas.

Saturday, December 10, 2016 [MGOCSM]

Chatsworth, Northridge, Sherman Oaks, Lake Balboa, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Ventura, Glendale, Arcadia, Culver City, Los Angeles and nearby areas.

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Santa Fe Springs, Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Fullerton, Placentia, Brea, Yorba Linda, Chino Hills, Corona, Upland, Fontana, Loma Linda, Rialto and nearby areas. 

Tuesday Viewing and Service for Mr. Polachira Mathai at 5:30pm

Tuesday evening Viewing (Wake) and Funeral Service can be viewed by Live Stream using the below link starting at 5:30pm pacific time.

Tuesday, November 15
05:30-08:30pm – Public Viewing (Wake)

Location:
St. John Coptic Orthodox Church
21329 E. Cienega Ave, Covina, CA

http://www.mystjohn.org/live-stream-2/

Funeral Details for Mr. Polachira Mathai

We are very saddened to inform you of the passing of one of our dearest members, Mr. Polachira Mathai, Upland, on Wednesday, November 9th. Please keep aunty, Maya, Aby and the children in your prayers as they pass through this difficult time.

Prayer meeting and funeral details are below.

Saturday, November 12
05:00pm – Evening Prayer
Location: 2025 Sunnycreek Court, Upland

Sunday, November 13
05:00pm – Prayer Meeting;
Location: 2025 Sunnycreek Court, Upland



Monday, November 14
06:00pm – Evening Prayer;
Location: 2025 Sunnycreek Court, Upland

Tuesday, November 15
05:30-08:30pm – Public Viewing (Wake)
Location:
St. John Coptic Orthodox Church
21329 E. Cienega Ave, Covina, CA

Wednesday, November 16
10:00-10:45am – Funeral Service
Location:
St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Los Angeles
14121 Coteau Dr., Whittier, CA 90604

There will be police escort from the St. Thomas Church to Forest Lawn Cemetery (Covina).

12:00-12:30 – Burial

Location:
Forest Lawn Cemetery – Covina Hills
21300 Via Verde Dr., Covina, CA 91724

Lunch to be provided afterwards at:
Forest Lawn Cemetery
(21300 Via Verde Dr., Covina, CA 91724)