From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco We hate to see parents suffering over the loss of innocent children. We also hate to see children suffering the loss of their innocence as they face the tragedies of life before they can cope with it. As Christians, we should all … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco We should be praying every morning and evening, not only for ourselves and our families, but for all those who face tragedy and suffering. Just in the past few weeks, thousands of North Americans have had to leave their homes (and can … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco Why is it necessary to listen to the Church and not to those who would contradict or deny the Church’s place in our lives? Because the Church was founded by the Lord Jesus Christ and is guided by the Spirit of God; … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco This Thursday, November 26 is Thanksgiving Day! It seems to be a natural tendancy, as we get older, to spend more time longing for what we may have once had (here or in Romania) rather than being thankful for what we have … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco Către STUDENȚI: Dragi studenți aduceti-vă aminte că Dumnezeu iubește și înțelege tinerii. De, Sfânta Scriptură a fost scrisă de adulți. Iari, în Vechiul Testament, mai precis la Eclesiast (c.12, v.11) se spune: “Aduceți-vă aminte de Creatorul vostru din tinerețile voastre.” Dumnezeu provoacă … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco Welcome back to all the students and teachers of our Sunday School! To the STUDENTS: Remember that God loves and understands young people. Yes, the Bible seems to have been written for adults, but, in the Old Testament Book of Ecclesiastes (12:11) … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco As children of God, we know that His house is our home, too. And so, we should make one another feel welcome as we come to worship the Lord. God welcomes us with love and He wants us to welcome one another … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco In my 39 years of priesthood, I have often (yes, often) had to carefully work with a bride (Orthodox or otherwise) who wants to either reject or add something to the Orthodox wedding “service.” It may be a rebellion to St. Paul’s … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco It is important for us from time to time to ask questions about our faith, customs and practices. One of these us the closing short prayer concluding the funeral service, parastas and panahida: “Veșnica pomenire” or “Eternal be his (or her) memory.” … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco ZECE MAI is a national holiday of the Romanian people, set aside to commemorate several historic events: On May 10, 1877, the Principality of Romania broke away from the Ottoman Empire and proclaimed its independence; On May 10, 1881, the Principality became … Continue reading
