News & Announcements

Lenten Retreat on March 10, 2018
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The Rt. Rev. John Abdalah, Bishop of the Diocese of Worcester and the Western Rite Vicariate, will present the annual Lenten Retreat at St Michael's Church on March 10. His Grace's three meditations on "Being Right with God" will draw attention to the Sacrament of Penance (Private Confession). This retreat, hosted by the parish's Society of St Benedict, will follow the Benedictine model of a “silent retreat.” Therefore, there will be ample quiet time for personal prayer, reflection, and meditation. This event is intended to provide a break from the busyness... Read more...
Metropolitan will visit St Michael's on March 25, 2018
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The Most Reverend Metropolitan Joseph will preside at Lauds and Mass on Passion Sunday, March 25. His Eminence is the Metropolitan Archbishop for the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, and had been scheduled to visit last August but was detained by a meeting of the Patriarchal Synod in Damascus. Several times since then he has expressed his love and desire to come to St Michael’s as soon as his schedule permits. The Metropolitan visited St Michael’s Church many times during his tenure as Bishop of Los Angeles and... Read more...
Lessons & Carols at St Michael's 2017
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A service of Christmas Lessons & Carols will be offered at St Michael on Saturday, 23 December, at 6 p.m. This year's rendition will feature the Pacific Coast Quartet and Scott Rieker, Guest Conductor. This service combines Scripture readings with familiar traditional Christmas hymns and carols. It is open to the community, in order to help foster the true spirit of the Lord's Nativity. Here are five reasons you may attend, and encourage others in your community to join us: You will hear the context, as well as the story,... Read more...
Easter 2017 Pictures
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Holy Week at St Michael's 2017
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Holy Week: What to Expect (2017)
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PALM SUNDAY  Lauds: 9:15 a.m. Mass: 10:00 a.m. Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week, when we remember Our Lord’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Immediately after Lauds, the blessing and distribution of the palms take place. Each person receives a palm, and the clergy lead the faithful in procession around the Church, while joyful chants are sung culminating in the hymn “All Glory, Laud and Honor.” After the worshipers go to their seats, the Mass continues. During the Mass, the faithful hear the First of the Passion Narratives,... Read more...
2017 Lenten Retreat
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The Society of St Benedict will host their annual Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 4, at St Michael Orthodox Christian Church in Whittier. “The Character of the Godly Heart” is the theme of the retreat. Rev. Dr. Calinic Berger, Assistant Pastor at St Nicholas Cathedral in Los Angeles, will offer three meditations during the retreat. In addition to the meditations, this retreat follows the Benedictine model of a “silent retreat.” Therefore, there will be ample quiet time for personal prayer, reflection, and meditation. This event is intended to provide a break... Read more...
Christmas at St Michael 2014
Christmas at St Michael 2014
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Advent Service and Carols Service: Sunday, December 21, 6pm Midnight Mass: Christmas Eve. Bring your family and friends for a prayerful preparation for the upcoming Feast of the Nativity! Read more...
Luncheon schedule June 2013
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2013 June Luncheon volunteers: June 2 David and Amanda James and Jill McKinsey Jason Miczewsky June 9 Sponsor Luncheon Ella, Linda Kahaleen, Lawman's Sdn. Michael June 16 Mark & Jen Hudson Koni Hale Karrie Bostrom Joseph Brown June 23 Spring Picnic at Palm Park Name begins with A-L bring Salad to share; M-A bring Dessert to share Bring your own meat to grill. The church will supply the following: Charcoal, Plates, Serving Utensils, Condiments, Drinks June 30 Open Read more...
2013 June Calendar
2013 June Calendar
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 Notes: Fridays are bright until Ascension Note the date change: the feast of Ascension will be celebrated with a high mass on Thursday evening, June 13th, 7:00 PM (preceded by... Read more...
2013 Oblates Newsletters
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Oblates 2013 May Newsletter
Oblates 2013 May Newsletter
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 Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! For a printable version of this newsletter, the PDF is available at 2013-MAY-NEWSLETTER.pdf along with the other 2013 Oblates Newsletters. THE NEXT MONTHLY... Read more...