The 2022 parish meeting is set for Sunday, February 19, 2023 during annual bili dinner, immediately following the Divine Liturgy that day.

The agenda for the meeting is very full, and we value your time. In this regard, we will not give presentations on the reports below at the annual meeting, but rather, we offer them here so that you can read them in advance. Each report will be assigned 5 minutes for questions and answers. Reports will be posted not later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. If you would like to ask your question in advance, please do so using this form. Answers to questions asked in advance will be posted at this link.

Annual Meeting Letter & Agenda

Rector's Report
Starosta's Report
Treasurer's Report
Sisterhood Report
Brotherhood Report
Youth Group Report
Church School Report
Membership Report
Building Team Report
Social Outreach Parish Report

At STV we collect non-perishable food items. Always. We don't have food drives - we do this every single day. There are many people in our local community who are food insecure. We ask our parishioners to bring a can or box of non-perishable food every time they come to church. Make this a part of your family worship! The little you give means a lot to a family who is food insecure. Remember our Lord's admonition to us in this regard: "For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." (Matthew 25:35-40)

Please find the schedule of services for the forefeast, feast, and afterfeast of the Theophany of our Lord at St. Vladimir's this year at the link below.

THEOPHANY OF THE LORD DIVINE SERVICE SCHEDULE 2023
Please note there is a great blessing of the waters on January 18 AND January 19. On 1/18 we bless water in the church. On 1/19 we bless water at the “Jordan” after we process to it. A house blessing schedule will be published in the nearest future.

Please note that the Sisterhood annual meeting is set for February 5, 2023 immediately after the Divine Liturgy. Further, the heavenly protector of our Sisterhood, St. Xenia of St. Petersburg is celebrated this year on February 6. Vigil will be held on February 5 at 6:00 p.m., with Divine Liturgy at 8:00 a.m. on February 6. All Sisters all called upon to prepare themselves to Confess and Commune of the Holy Mysteries on this most important feast day for the Sisterhood!

We present here a short educational offering for both children and adults on the upcoming Sunday's principle Gospel reading so that all can better prepare for the Divine Services. Parents are asked to review the children’s portion with their children. It is very important for us to attend the Divine Services on Sundays and whenever else we are able, but in addition it is our spiritual responsibility to educate ourselves and our families in the faith. It is our hope that this mid-week offering will be an aid in this regard. Please contact Fr. Gregory with questions or suggestions.

For Various Ages: from the Antiochian Archdiocese

The Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago & Mid-America is committed to making high quality Orthodox theological education as accessible to all interested students as possible.

Applications for admission for the spring semester are due February 1, 2023. Classes begin February 13, 2023. Applications and further information on the Pastoral School programs can be found at our web site:

DCMA PASTORAL SCHOOL
Questions should be directed to the Dean of the Pastoral School, Priest Gregory Joyce:

fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

The services for the 14,000 Martyrs Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning have been canceled. On Wednesday evening in place of the Akathist we will serve a moleben to the 14,000 Martyrs. Please spread the word to those you know, or even suspect, were planning to attend the services tonight or tomorrow. We ask your forgiveness for any inconvenience this change causes you.

The feast of the 14,000 Martyrs of Bethlehem has become the feast for those who have lost children through miscarriage, infant death, abortion, or in some other way. It has been our practice for some years to serve for this feast, which always falls on December 29/January 11. Thank God, we have the opportunity this year to do the same. Evening Services are at 6:00 p.m. on January 10, with Liturgy on January 11 at 8:00 a.m. Please join us as your personal schedule allows!

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SAVE THE DATE AND SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT PROCESSION: JANUARY 22 IN BRIGHTON!
More detailed information will be available soon, but you can sign up now at the link below. Join us for a short procession (1-2 miles walking at most). During the procession we will stop at some logical place (town square, etc.) and hold a short concert and/or serve a short moleben. We will provide a traditional Orthodox witness to our communities: we will have information about Orthodox Christianity available for those who are interested, and talk to those who would like to learn more. As January 20 marks the annual March for Life, this will be a cross procession specifically focused on the Orthodox Church's teaching that life begins at conception. Don’t miss this great opportunity to bring our faith to our neighbors! Sign up for Brighton today!

CROSS PROCESSION SUNDAY, JANUARY 22

All are welcome - join us!

If you pray and continuously and force yourself to pray, you will see how much grace you will receive.

Monastic Wisdom: The Letters of Venerable Joseph the Hesychast