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St Archangel Michael Blog
Saratoga, CA
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
To all faithful Parishioners of our St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, we greet you on this most joyful Christian feast of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ with faith and anticipation for the resurrection of the whole world from these days of temptation. May the Paschal holidays be to everyone for their salvation and spiritual growth, so that we may in Christian love, witness the Risen Lord Jesus Christ. We greet you with our traditional Easter greeting:
Christ is Risen – Indeed He is Risen!
Hristos Voskrese – Vaistinu Voskrese!
I know that this is a rather difficult time that is affecting everyone in the world, but I encourage you during this time to stay strong in your faith and personal relationship with God through prayer, reading of Holy Scripture, your fasting observances, and your loving service to your family. Remember St. Paul's words to the Colossians, "let the peace of Christ control your hearts," and if there is any way that we can help you or you would like us to pray for you for any need, please reach out to us through e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call our parish office at 408-867-4876 and leave a message.
In Risen Lord yours,
Fr. Slobodan
To-Go Easter lunch is available for pre-order now! Please order no later than Thursday, April 29th. Lunch will be available for pickup on Easter Sunday (May 2nd) from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Click below to order.
We will have a limited number of outdoor seatings available for lunch.
As we approach Holy Week, it might be especially hard for us Orthodox Christians to accept some of these restrictions suddenly placed on our rich, inherently communal activities of joint prayer and solemn observation, leading into the resurrectional joyous celebration. However, mankind has rebounded from much greater trials and tribulations, and there should be no doubt that - with God's help and with our fervent prayers and good works - this shall happen again. In this spirit, you are invited to make an Easter donation in support of the Church by clicking below.
SARMA TO GO
This year we have sarma to go. Order now, and pick up your sarma on March 14th, 12 - 12:30 PM.
Online ordering will close on Thursday night, March 11th.
Peace from God - Christ is Born!
...Today a Savior has been born to you, He is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:11).Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On This joyous day of Nativity of our Lord, let us remember that God out of His great love for mankind sent His only begotten Son to redeem us from sins and misfortune. He is calling upon us also to remember those who are in need, and especially to remember His Church and her sacred mission.
With prayerful wishes that the God-Child Christ will grant everyone a better and more prosperous New Year than the one past, we invoke upon all of you His blessings and His love, greeting you on this Feast Day with the most joyous Christmas greeting:
PEACE FROM GOD - CHRIST IS BORN! INDEED HE IS BORN!
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Slobodan Jovic
Calendar OF DIVINE SERVICES for MONTH OF January 2021
богослужбени Календар за јануар 2021
| Jan. 3 | Sunday | Divine Liturgy 10 AM |
| Jan. 6 | Christmas Eve- Badnji Dan Blessing of Yule Log Badnjak | Divine Liturgy 8 AM Vespers - Vecernje 6 PM |
| Jan. 7 | Nativity of our Lord - Rozdestvo | Divine Liturgy 10 AM |
| Jan. 8 | Synaxis of the Holy Theotokos | Divine Liturgy 8 AM |
| Jan. 9 | St. Stephen – Sv. Stefan | Divine Liturgy 8 AM |
| Jan.10 | Sunday | Divine Liturgy 10 AM |
| Jan. 14 | St. Basil the Great – Sv. Vasilije Veliki | Divine Liturgy 8 AM |
| Jan. 17 | Sunday | Divine Liturgy 10 AM |
| Jan. 18 | Holy Cross Day–Krstovdan (Lenten Day) | Divine Liturgy 8 AM |
| Jan. 19 | Epiphany - Bogojavljenje | Divine Liturgy 8 AM |
| Jan. 20 | St. John the Baptist - Jovanjdan | Divine Liturgy 8 AM |
| Jan. 24 | Sunday | Divine Liturgy 10 AM |
| Jan. 27 | St. Sava – Sveti Sava | Divine Liturgy 8 AM |
| Jan. 31 | Sunday | Divine Liturgy 10 AM |
Due to the COVID-19 stay-home ordinance, in-person participation in the church services is limited. You can watch the service on our Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/starchangelmichael. Consider subscribing to the channel. Thank you.
As America faces this unprecedented global Coronavirus, Covid-19, and committed to providing guidance during this crisis and fulfilling our common duty to ensure the safety of everyone, we are providing this update to our clergy.
Bishop Maxim sends special coronavirus message April 8, 2020
A person can never stand still at any point. Every spiritual attainment is the beginning of a new journey. Life is one continuous progress. And when you attain to knowledge and virtue, you have to leave, to go beyond these attainments. You cannot get drunk if you do not drink wine. You cannot catch fire if you do not approach the fire and become wholly incandescent. The presence of the Spirit, "who neither begins nor ceases," is evident in the expression of the face. It is the whole psychosomatic substance of man, full of an awe born of gratitude and timidity before the inexplicable condescension of God who becomes man. It suffers. "And through suffering, what is mortal puts on the majesty of incorruption." (Elder Vasileios of Iveron)
by Elder Vasileios of Iveron
Sarmafest 2020 is upon us and we welcome you! See attached flyer. Sarmafest store is open, and we are taking reservations (with payments) for full tables of 8 or 10 at www.samichael.org
Remember, as in the past, the doors open at 5:30pm, and we serve sarmas at 6:30 sharp. If you come late, there is no guarantee there will be left-over sarma as we sell out fast!
Please reserve your seats for the traditional Christmas Eve dinner (Badnje vece) on our reservations website.
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
| Jan 5 | Sunday | Divine Liturgy at 10AM |
| Jan 6 | Monday, Christmas Eve - Badnjidan | Divine Liturgy ay 8AM Vespers at 5PM Burning of Yule Log (Badnjak) at 6PM Dinner 7PM |
| Jan 7 | Tuesday, Nativity of our Lord, Rozdestvo Hristovo | Divine Liturgy at 10AM |
| Jan 8 | Wednesday, Synaxis of the Most Holy Theotokos, Sabor Bogorodice | Divine Liturgy at 8AM |
| Jan 9 | Thursday, St Stephen, Sv. Stefan | Divine Liturgy at 8AM |
Read bulletin on the Google Groups.
Please reserve your seats for the traditional SLAVA Banquet on our reservations website.
Read bulletin on the Google Groups.
CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
THEATRE PERFORMANCE
"UKRADJENA LICNOS"
(in Serbian)
MILAN LANE GUTOVIC
Saturday, June 1st, 8:00 PM
St Archangel Michael social hall
Doors open at 6:30
No host bar and dinner for purchase
To Honor the College & High School Graduates of St. Archangel Michael Parish
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Read bulletin on the Google Groups.
Read bulletin on the Google Groups.
Read bulletin on the Google Groups.
Read bulletin on the Google Groups.
Location-sm
Saint Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church
18870 Allendale Ave
Saratoga, CA 95070
408 867 4876
CHURCH CHOIR
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ORTHODOXY
RESERVATIONS
ACTIVITIES
INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE
Every Thursday at 7:30pm
More information
TESLA CLUB
Every Friday at 7:00pm
ZUMBA EXERCISE
Every Friday at 7:30pm
Volunteer/Lunch Sponsor
Sponsor our Sunday Luncheons
Call Fr. Slobodan at 408-867-4876