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Great Lent Calendar - Click to enlarge - rev. 3/19/23 |
Today's Scripture | Today's Saints | Today's Prologue
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Great Lent Resources | Great Lent Printable Calendar (rev. 3/19/23)
GREAT FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION
Join us Friday, March 24, at 6:00pm, for the Vesperal Divine Liturgy to celebrate the Annunciation, and explore our Festal Resource Page to learn more about this great feast of the Incarnation, which is recounted in the Gospel according to St. Luke, 1:26-38.
NEW! Great Lent Trifold with Printable Calendar (also available in church)
Explore our extensive resources for Great Lent, Holy Week and Pascha.
This large collection of materials includes special articles and suggested Lenten reading from Fr Steven, plus writings of saints, videos, links, and much, much more, taking us week by week from the Pre-Lent Sundays, through Lent, and all the way to the Lord's Passion Week and the Empty Tomb.
The Epistle and Gospel Readings of the Sundays of Lent
- Thursday mornings at 10:00am,
- Weeks 2-5 of Great Lent
- Included in our online calendar
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Sunday of Orthodoxy 2018 |
March 5, 2023
About twenty of us from Christ the Savior joined with Orthodox Christians from around the Greater Cincinnati area for Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers, concelebrating the Restoration of the Holy Icons in 843 AD.
Hosted by St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, the Vespers service was followed with a wonderful meal in their spacious church hall:
Learn about this special commemoration on the First Sunday of Great Lent on our special page of our Great Lent Resource Section.
IN MEMORIAM - FR DANIEL RENTEL
Dear Parish Faithful,
The parish was represented by five of us at the two funeral services for Archpriest Daniel Rentel February 10 and 11. There was the Funeral Service for a Priest on Friday evening; and the hierarchical Liturgy on Saturday morning celebrated by His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon. Fr. Dan lived a full life of service to the Church and in loving communion with his family. His son, Fr. Alexander, is the chancellor of the OCA. Our deepest sympathy to the family, beginning with Matushka Elaine. If you would like to read more about Fr. Dan, please visit our special In Memoriam page.
ARCHBISHOP DANIEL TO VISIT
Mark your calendars and plan to join us March 17-19, 2023 for the first visit to our parish by our new archpastor!
Archbishop Daniel will be with us for three services, from Friday through Sunday, including a Q&A after Saturday Vespers.
SERVICE SCHEDULE:
- Fri. March 17, 7:00pm - Akathist Hymn
- Sat. March 18:
- 6:00pm - Great Vespers
- followed by Q&A with His Eminence
- Sun. March 19:
- 9:00am - Entrance by Abp Daniel, followed by the Hours
- 9:30am - Divine Liturgy
Scroll down to get acquainted our new hierarch of the Midwest Diocese, Archishop Daniel, through an assortment of articles and links, including a recent interview on Ancient Faith Radio...
The earthquake in Turkey/Syria has been absolutely devastating, with a death toll that has now exceeded 11,000 persons. Clearly one of the worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory.
If you would like to support the relief effort through the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), please do so using this link. IOCC has the highest reputation for really delivering in times of need.
In Christ,
Fr. Steven
- Ideal for Inquirers, new members, or anyone seeking to learn more about the Orthodox Christian Faith.
- We will be using Fr Thomas Hopko's book, The Orthodox Faith.
- Contact Fr. Steven for more info.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
A New Catechumen - Before the Liturgy on Sunday, February 5, Chuck Sentell joined the ranks of the catechumens. We look forward to his eventual entrance into the Church. Chuck's sponsor is Philip Enzweiler.
More Catechumens - On Wednesday evening, February 8, following Vespers, we will receive Adam & Bailey Hendizadeh into the ranks of the catechumens. This will be in anticipation of their respective Baptisms on Saturday, February 25, at 9:30 a.m. Adam and Bailey's sponsors are Anthony and Courtney Flick.
- 12/19/22 - Message from Met. Tikhon on Peace in the Ukraine
- 12/15/22 - UNICEF Update; ways to donate to aid for children in Ukraine
- Articles & Commentary on the war
- Suggested prayers for the suffering during the conflict,
- Visit our UKRAINE RELIEF PAGE...
We livestream on our YouTube channel most of our services, including Great Vespers on Saturday evenings at 6:00pm, and the Hours & Divine Liturgy at 9:10am on Sunday mornings. As always, we invite you to "come and see" and join us in person, but we hope our livestream ministry may be a help and blessing whenever needed.
- Masks are optional at all services and functions;
- Those with respiratory symptoms should follow "best practices" and remain home;
- Those remaining home are encouraged to follow our services via our livestream on YouTube;
- Read our recent Covid Updates here.
NEW MINISTRY INVITES ALL TO HELP . . .
Dear Parish Faithful,
This is the beginning of a series of reflections coming from our Oaks of Mamre Ministry. The chair of that committee is Kevin Rains, and what Kevin writes is a fine explanation of the work and goal of that ministry. Briefly stated, it is about parish hospitality as a key component on assisting visitors and inquirers to experience the fulness of life offered in an Orthodox Christian community.
- Fr. Steven
Get to know us through up-to-date parish news and feature articles...
UPDATE, NOV. 11, 2022 (OCA) - His Grace Bishop Daniel elevated to the dignity of Archbishop
Read Bishop Daniel's first official letter to the Midwest Diocese, Aug. 15, 2022: 'Grow a Mission' - Letter from His Grace, Bishop Daniel
On Tuesday, August 23, Bishop Daniel was interviewed by Fr. Thomas Soroka on Ancient Faith Today LIVE! This long-form interview and conversation (1 hour, 15 minutes) provides an excellent in-depth introduction to our new bishop. You can listen to the interview here.
- Read the full news report on Bishop Daniel's election here
- Meet our new diocesan hierarch, Bishop Daniel, through his bio on the OCA website
- Recent News of Bishop Daniel and the Diocese of the Midwest
- Full info on the Enthronement of Bishop Daniel
After the repose of our beloved hierarch, Archbishop Paul, on Great and Holy Pascha of this year, Bishop Daniel of Santa Rosa, California, Auxiliary Bishop to His Eminence Archbishop Benjamin, Diocese of the West, was named Locum Tenens, to oversee the Diocese of the Midwest until the formal selection of our new hierarch.
Please note that you can always access both the Orthodox Church in America's national website, and our Diocese of the Midwest website, through the permanent links at the top/right of every page on our parish website.
Please join us in welcoming Bishop Daniel to the Diocese of the Midwest, and keep him in your prayers as he leads our parishes, missions, monasteries and evangelism.
CATECHETICAL CLASS
Ideal for Inquirers, new members, or anyone seeking to learn more about the Orthodox Christian Faith.
We will be using Fr Thomas Hopko's 4 volume text,The Orthodox Faith.
Contact Fr. Steven for more info and schedule.
NEW! Special Resource Page on St Nektarios
Widespread interest in the film, MAN OF GOD, has prompted us to create a new page:
St Nektarios the Wonderworker Resource Page,
- featuring his Life, plus links to extensive additional resources on his ministry, writings, miracles, and more,
- PLUS our special features on the film, MAN OF GOD, including movie trailer, film info, interviews, soundtrack, and much more, here.
NOV 7, 2022 UPDATE:
MAN OF GOD now available to watch for free on YouTube, with ads. Scroll down for links to order digital download, DVD or BluRay.
SEPT 23, 2022 UPDATE:
Link to Ancient Faith Store, which has many books by and about St. Nektarios...
JULY 26, 2022 UPDATE:
'MAN OF GOD' now available on VOD, DVD & Blu-ray in the U.S. & Canada!
Get your digital copy on one of the major platforms here!
https://linktr.ee/manofgodfilm
Get your physical DVD/Blu-ray copy from Amazon here!
For DVD: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YKPNFTH
For Blu-ray: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YK4QPGH
The film is also available on demand through the major cable and satellite networks across the U.S. and Canada including Comcast, Spectrum, AT&T, Direct TV, Altice, Cox, Verizon, Frontier, Suddenlink, Mediacom, Armstrong, Shaw, Telus and Bell.
Excerpt from Fr Steven's review:
Everything about the film was of the highest quality - the script, the acting, the recreation of late 19th - early 20th c. Egypt and Greece, the musical score, and a fine eye from the director for the larger narrative and those details that leave a lasting impression. The director, by the way, is Yelena Popovich, a Serbian-American, who is an Orthodox believer. She has made a film unapologetically focusing on a "holy man" (the actual meaning of the word "saint") of deep faith and piety - St. Nektarios of Aegina (+1920) The Orthodox scholar, Constantine Cavarnos has described St. Nektarios in the following manner: "Metropolitan of Pentapolis, great Theologian, Philosopher, Moralist, Educator, Ascetic, Mystic, Miracle-Worker and Healer." His written legacy is quite prolific . . .
Proceed to our special page for St Nektarios and the film, 'MAN OF GOD' . . .
Our webservant has been catching up on a momentous and full year, and the results are starting to be posted on our Photo Gallery page!
First up is a delightful look back at a year of new beginnings, with highlights from weddings, baptisms, new members, feasts, and more. Watch for additional galleries to be posted in the days ahead.
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On June 30, 2020, the parish celebrated Fr Steven & Presvytera Deborah's 30 years of ministry here at Christ the Savior-Holy Spirit. View some wonderful images from the special program and meal, and read some of Father Steven's reflections on this significant anniversary.
AXIOS! and Thank you, Father Steven and Presvytera, and may God grant you Many Years!!!
View photos on our Photo Gallery...
Today's Scripture, Saints & Prologue
- The daily readings right here on our website
PODCASTS on the SCRIPTURES:
The Path - Daily scripture & commentary, inspired by the Saints
Search the Scriptures - Accessible Bible study for busy people
Daily Orthodox Scriptures - Reading Through the Bible in One Year
The Whole Counsel of God - Verse By Verse Through The Scriptures
PARISHIONER DELIVERS TALK AT ORTHODOX CONFERENCE
Christ the Savior parishioner Natasha Frasch delivered a talk at the 2019 conference, Speaking the Truth in Love, held at St Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary in South Canaan PA over the November 7-9 weekend.
You can learn more about the conference here, and listen to and download the presentations at Ancient Faith Radio.
SPECIAL VIDEO ON OUR ICONOGAPHER,
FR. ANDREW TREGUBOV
Fr Steven's book is available through the church office/bookstore, and online.
"For almost twenty years now, parishioners at Christ the Savior-Holy Spirit in Cincinnati, and friends in Christ from places near and far, have been receiving from Father Steven his 'Monday Morning Meditations' via email, or have been visiting his Orthodox Christian Meditations Blog. Now at long last a selection of Father Steven's reflections have been published in book form by Kaloros Press!"
Learn more on this special page, and purchase at the church, or order online here.
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The Patronal Icon of our Parish, by the hand of Fr. Andrew Tregubov |
The 'Image Not Made By Hands'
Celebrated on August 16 - Learn about our Parish Patronal Feast, the Miraculous Image of Christ associated with it and its amazing story, through these special resources:
Read this OCA article about the history and feast of the 'Image Not Made By Hands', the 'Holy Mandylion'.
UPDATED FOR 2022! - Download our Orthodox bibliography on the Holy Mandylion and the Shroud of Turin
This special PDF handout was originally produced for our 2019 Fall Retreat on the Shroud of Turin, and contains embedded links to books, articles, videos and more.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION — From our Church School program, to our Summer Bible Study, Fall Adult Classes, and Spiritual Retreats, and more, Christ the Savior-Holy Spirit offers many opportunities for deepening our faith while growing in fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Come and join us! 
MONASTIC MATTERS — Monasticism is essential to the life of the Orthodox Church. Did you know there are about 100 Orthodox monasteries in North America, several within only a 3-4 hour drive from us? Explore some unique features, videos and articles on Orthodox monastic life, including our annual Parish Monastery Retreats, and much more. On our Monasteries page...  |
An Ideal Guide to the Liturgy . . . 
The DIVINE LITURGY of the ORTHODOX CHURCH by Archpriest Steven C. Kostoff
Third Edition, with a new Epilogue by the author
Seekers, catechumens and Orthodox faithful alike will be blessed by this trustworthy and inspiring guide to the Divine Liturgy and the Life in Christ, composed by our pastor, a faithful presbyter of the Orthodox Church in America.
Paperback, 64 pages, full color cover. 
WELCOME - LET'S GET ACQUAINTED! — Get to know us through photos of parish life and of new members to Christ the Savior-Holy Spirit. Also, photos honoring Fr Steven's 30 years at Christ the Savior-Holy Spirit. All this and much more on our Photo & Video Gallery page. 
PARISH MINISTRIES — Christ the Savior-Holy Spirit members serve in various capacities within the church, and our parish helps support various ministries in our local neighborhood, as well as regionally and even internationally. Our Ministries page describes this vibrant area of parish life in more detail. Select ministries have their own pages with additional information. If you're wondering where you might put your God-given talents to work, this is a good place to start! |