Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church

Parish Picnic

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT

On Sunday, July 20th, the Annual Parish Picnic was held at the Village Swim Club in E. Brunswick. Parishioners and friends enjoyed a day of fellowship, food, swimming and recreation. Many thanks to all who helped make this year's picnic such an enjoyable time!

Blessing of Automobiles

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT

On Sunday, July 20th, the feast of the Prophet Elias, there was a blessing of automobiles. It is customary to have this blessing on or near the feast of the Prophet Elias who ascended into the heavens in a fiery chariot. (2 Kings 2:11)

Patronal Feast

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 0:00:00 EDT

On Sunday, June 29, 2008, the faithful of Ss. Peter & Paul celebrated their patronal feast. VRev. David Koles celebrated the Divine Services with VRev. James Parsells, Rector of the Parish, while friends and visitors from various places were in attendance. Following the Divine Liturgy and procession around the church, a festal luncheon was offered. Many thanks to all who helped make the day such a special one!

weather ALERT Saturday

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 0:00:00 EDT

Somerset County may have some 8 inches of rain on Saturday. The Saturday evening service will only be Compline at 5:00p.m.

Significant News in OCA

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 0:00:00 EDT

The Holy Synod and Metropolitan Council have held meetings September 4-6.
The actions of both church bodies may be viewed on the website of the OCA: www.oca.org and on the site Orthodox Christians for Accountability: www. ocanews.org

Among the important actions:
The release of the Special Investigating Committee report;.
The acceptance of the retirement of Metropolitan Herman;
The appointment of Archbishop Dmitri of Dallas as
locum tenens of the Metropolitan's See.