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OCF's Impact Extends Well Beyond the College Years Listen as Patrick, an OCF alumnus, shares his OCF experience and one particularly special relationship it brought into his life. "OCF is acting as an arm of the Church, as a ministry, and helping build the Body of Christ." A gift to OCF today has ripple effects [...]

Our Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Bingo was a Huge Success. A great time was enjoyed by young and old alike.  What a community spirit!! As a result of our efforts and positive energy, we were able to give a generous amount to the charities we had chosen. The Archangels Ladies Philoptochos Society presented a check for [...]

2023 NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER CONSTRUCTION UPDATE WHERE ARE WE NOW: As of October 2023, the project is 65% -70% complete and most of the exterior work on the structure has been completed.  Within the next few weeks, the building will be completely enclosed with the last doors/windows being installed at this time.  Interior work proceeds albeit at a [...]

When You Wish Upon a Furcula Fr. Mark Sietsema   When I was a kid, my favorite holiday wasn’t Christmas or Easter; it was Thanksgiving. I have the fondest memories of going to church in the morning and then to my grandmother’s house for the afternoon. Grandma knew the art of cooking for large groups [...]

November 17, 2023 What's New This Week Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with dietitian and faithful Orthodox Christian, Krista Fedorchak. She offers excellent suggestions on fasting practices and ideas for families to consider for the various lenten periods of the Church calendar. LISTEN HERE. Pres. Melanie DiStefano was on location at St. John the Forerunner Greek [...]

Please promote with note:  This Orthodox monastery is widely regarded for breeding German Shepherds, training dogs, and the spirituality of animals.  Our Young Adults and GOYA are planning a pilgrimage there next March.  —Fr. Harry Read More >>