From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco The beginning of the ecclesiastical year is an opportunity for each of us to think about the place of worship in our lives. Today, September 1st, marks the beginning of the cycle of worship (feast days, fasting periods, etc.) as we relive … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco We all want to grow and prosper. Our church is filled every Sunday with worshipping Orthodox Christians as a testimony to the living faith of our people. We should be thankful for those who remained with the church over the decades, who … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco Recently, a local school board had to “require” students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag each day before classes. The principal of the local high school was against the ruling, along with some parents, teachers and students, stating that … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco The horrible attacks last Tuesday on New York and Washington D.C. were of such magnitude that we still cannot believe it could ever have happened in the United States. What kind of people would do this? For the past decade, we were … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco The time we spend in church is sacred time. Your relationship with God is the most important relationship you have. The Lord tells us so, time and again, in Sacred Scripture. He says, “Whoever loves his father or mother, son or daughter, … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco As we are approaching the Birth of the Christ Child, the One Who came into the world to save our souls, it might be wise to remember that under today’s civil law and morality, He could well be a candidate for an … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco We all know that one of the Ten Commandments is “Remember to keep holy the Sabbath Day.” Well, this coming weekend will put us all to the test. Sunday, December 24, is Christmas Eve. Monday, December 25, is Christmas Day. While … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco Question: I see more and more women in church wearing a veil or some other head-covering. Should I cover my head in church? Answer: In First Corinthians, chapter 11, St. Paul gives us his reason for insisting that a woman cover her … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco What a terrible thing it is to be ignorant of one’s Orthodox Faith! No Orthodox Christian can possibly claim to be truly wise if he or she is ignorant of his Church, its Founder, its teachings and sacraments. Imagine an Orthodox child … Continue reading
From the Parish Priest – Fr. Romey Rosco In the coal mines of Pennsylvania, mules were used underground to pull the heavy cars to the elevator. These animals lived most of their lives in the darkness of those mines. But on Sunday mornings, those mules were led out into the … Continue reading
