Schedule of Christmas Services 2019

December 6, 2019

Schedule of Divine Services, Christmas 2019

Decorated for Christmas — *St. Elia the Prophet Orthodox Church in Akron, Ohio, decorated in preparation to celebrate the Nativity of Christ.*

Thursday, December 19, 6 p.m.: Vespers

Friday, December 20, 6 p.m.: Vespers

Saturday, December 21, 5 p.m.: Great Vespers and Confessions

Sunday, December 22:

9:45 a.m.: Hours
10 a.m.: Divine Liturgy
Lighting of the 6th candle on the Advent Wreath

Monday, December 23, 6 p.m.: Royal Hours of Christmas

Tuesday, December 24:

5 p.m.: Vigil of Christmas

Wednesday, December 25, 10 a.m.: Divine Liturgy

Thursday, December 26, 9 a.m.: Divine Liturgy

Friday, December 27: 9 a.m.: Divine Liturgy

Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

Christos razdajetsja! Christos e Rodi! Mir Boze!

C Rozdectvom Christovim! Christos Gennatai! Masheeh Wuleda! Buon Natale! Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noel! Wesoly Swiat! Krisztus Szuletik! Froliche Weinachten! Chestita Koleda!

Read the Latest Weekly Bulletin

November 15, 2019

This Week’s Events:

Saturday, 5 p.m.: Great Vespers and Confessions
Sunday, 9:45 a.m.: Hours; 10:00 a.m.: Divine Liturgy
See the Parish Calendar for information on additional services and/or events this week.

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Winter 2019 St. Elia Spirit Wear Sale!

November 14, 2019

Just in time for the gift-giving season, we have new St. Elia “Spirit Wear” T-shirts, long-sleeve T-shirts, and hoodies available for pre-order with a fresh new design. Click here to download the order form, then return or mail your order with cash or check payable to St. Elia no later than Sunday, Dec. 1. Items will be available at church for pick-up 10 days before Christmas. Don’t miss out!

NEW: These items (and previous “Spirit Wear” items) are now available at our St. Elia Teespring Store  year-round, including additional style and color options. This is especially for our extended St. Elia family and friends living outside of the area who are not able to order and pick up at church. (Please note that prices are higher online and there is a shipping charge,  so pre-ordering at church during “Spirit Wear” sale times is still the best, whenever possible.)

2019-2020 Church School Year

September 28, 2019

Dear St. Elia Parish Family,

It’s a new 2019-2020 Parish Education School year!

With the pastoral blessing of Father Don, the St. Elia Church School Program will begin Sunday, Nov. 3. We may be starting later, but we are still keeping with the same amount of 25 classes. If there are to be any changes to this 2019-20 Church School calendar, you will be notified.

Our Church School Program will meet on Sunday following Holy Communion. I am asking for your cooperation to please have your child(ren) remain in their pew until Father Don has taken the Holy Chalice back into Altar and over to the Table of Preparation.

I have enclosed a 2019-20 Church School calendar to be posted in your home and also available on our Parish website.

Popadia Donna—Coordinator
Sarah Niglio—Middle and Senior High

Our Orthodox faith teaches us that every family is a “little Church.” A family who prays, fasts, and attends Divine Liturgical Services will grow in strength, peace and love as a family unit. Our Church School program will teach our children/teens to understand, experience, and express their faith in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I sincerely ask our St. Elia community to become committed to our religious education programs. Let the exciting new season begin!!!

Yours in Christ,
Fr. Don

St. Elia Parish Church School Program 2019-2020

(Middle and High Students)

Miss Sarah Niglio-Teacher

November

3rd: Class, Opening of Church School

10th: Class

17th: Class

24th: Class

December

1st: Class

8th: Class

15th: Class

22rd: Class

29th: Class

January

5th: NO CLASS (Theophany/Blessing of Water)

12th: Class

19th: Class

26th: Class

February

2nd: Class

9th: Class

16th: Class

23rd: Class

March

1st: Class

(GREAT LENT BEGINS Monday, March 2nd)

8th: Class

15th: Class

22nd: Class

29th: Class

April

5th: Class

12th: Class (Palm Sunday)

19th: NO CLASS (Pascha)