Celebrating our 50th Anniversary

On May 15, 2016, our parish celebrated the great milestone of our fiftieth anniversary. We welcomed many parishioners past and present, clergy and faithful from near and far, and were led in worship and celebration by His Eminence, Archbishop Michael of New York.

During the festive Hierarchical Liturgy, His Eminence ordained Fred Fetkowitz to the rank of Reader, in recognition of his many years of devoted service singing and chanting in the church. His Eminence also ordained Reader John Rusinak to the rank of Subdeacon, in recognition of his steadfast service assisting in the altar and supervising it as sacristan. His Eminence also awarded a Synodal Gramota (official citation) to the parish, which was accepted by founders Ginger Jerosh and Edna Fetkowitz. A festive celebration followed at the Smithtown Country Club.

Photos of this joyful event may be viewed here.

Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!

We greet you warmly on this awesome and life-creating feast of Our Lord’s Pascha, His Resurrection. Thank you to all who journeyed through Lent, labored in spirit, confessed their sins, and as a community worked to make this celebration so beautiful and joyful for our community.

Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!

“Why is it that on a Feast Day the whole of nature mysteriously smiles? Why is it that then a heavenly gladness fills our hearts; a gladness far beyond that of earth and the very air in church and in the altar becomes luminous? It is the breath of Thy gracious love. It is the reflection of the glory of Mount Tabor. Then do heaven and earth sing Thy praise: Alleluia!”

–the Ninth Kontakion, from the Service of Thanksgiving “Glory to God for All Things”

(Thank you to Melanie who makes our parish grounds so beautiful!)

Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Christ Is Risen! Truly He is Risen!

On this Holy night, what other greeting is needed? What other greeting is exchanged? In the stillness and quiet of Christ’s Resurrection, the whole world bursts into song with rejoicing and now, the hope – that we are not reduced to sorrow and death –  is realized! Indeed a new creation is upon us and a Holy destiny awaits us, because of this blessed night. We are filled with God’s love and forgiveness, and through His divine condescension we are brought ever closer to Him in His love.

With love and affection,