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The Old Man is Ready
The Old Man is Ready
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Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin MaryLuke 2.22-32 The old man was not dying. But he was old. And he was realistic. And so he lived as St... Read more...
When the Good Do Nothing
When the Good Do Nothing
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Matthew 8.1-13Epiphany IV Jesus’ words to the disciples seem rather harsh. They’ve just had a harrowing experience, their life has been in jeopardy, they’ve tried to manage things without bothering... Read more...
May 8 – The Apparition of St Michael
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For a parish that is under the patronage, and exults in the merits, of so great an Archangel, it is most fitting that we learn of his appearances in other times and places. Here is the description of one such feast that we celebrate this month. That the blessed Archangel Michael, whose name means Who is like unto God?, is the prince of the faithful Angels who opposed Lucifer and his followers in their revolt against God. Since the devil is the sworn enemy of God’s holy Church, Saint Michael is... Read more...
Our Clergy
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Rev. Msgr. John Fenton Rev. Dn. Lazarus Lombardi Sdn. Michael Perkins Sdn. Thomas Rice (Episcopal Assistant) Sdn. Joseph Brown Read more...
Introduction to Orthodoxy
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A Brief Introduction to Orthodoxy Literally translated, "orthodox" means both "right belief" and "right worship", standing in opposition to heresy or heretical belief. The Orthodox Church is neither "Protestant" nor "Roman Catholic". It traces its historical and spiritual roots in unbroken succession directly from the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles on the first day of Pentecost through today. As the Apostles set out to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world, they established churches throughout the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond. Over... Read more...
Fourth Home
Fourth Home
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August, 1977 On Paramount in Downey. Read more...
Fifth Home
Fifth Home
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Our fifth home was the Miller, Mies, McComb Mortuary in Downey. The location was later destroyed by an earthquake. Read more...
First Home
First Home
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April 10 - May 29, 1977 First temporary home of St. Michael's Mission was a building formerly St. Michael's Monastery, 6567 Fry Street, Bell Gardens, California. St. Michael's Mission held... Read more...
Third Home
Third Home
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July 17 - August 14, 1977 Third temporary home of St. Michael's Mission was the Mr. & Mrs. Burl Baker residence, 11541 Rives, Downey, California. Services were held here July... Read more...
Sixth Home
Sixth Home
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The sixth location was on the present site. Before construction was complete on the present structure, a portable trailer was used for services with coffee hour being held under the... Read more...
Second Home
Second Home
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June 5 - July 3, 1977 Second temporary home of St. Michael's Mission was the Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cunard Sr. residence, 13461 Downey Ave, Downey, California. Services were held... Read more...
7th Home
7th Home
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After many years of toil, the parish finally founded their present home in 1990, and His Eminence Metropolitan Philip Saliba consecrated the new building to the glory of God. Read more...