Christ is in our midst! He is and ever shall be!
Our services are streamed live on the internet.
at our Saint Catherine website - www.stcatherine-wpb.org
Join us for Orthodox Divine Liturgy every Sunday at 9:45 a.m.
Light a candle and offer a prayer at Saint Catherine (click above). The online form sends the names of your family and friends direct to Father Andrew at the altar; prayers are offered during the Proskomidi in preparation for the Divine Liturgy!
COVID-19 protocol: Parishioners and guests may wear a mask if they desire in our Church and Hellenic Cultural Center. All are advised not to enter if exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. Everyone should also follow the CDC guidelines on quarantining if they have recently been with someone who is COVID positive or experiencing symptoms.
Links to the service text: Links to the service texts are through the Digital Chant Stand of our Archdiocese. For optimal viewing select the "GR-EN Text/Music" link for Matins (Orthros) and Divine Liturgy. Apps may be downloaded for your phone or tablet. Link to the Digital Chant Stand
Holy Communion: When the faithful approach the Holy Chalice, they should stand with respect before the priest and say their baptismal/chrismation name. After the name is uttered, the faithful should open their mouth to receive Holy Communion. When the spoon goes into the mouth, the faithful should close their mouth and make sure that they swallow the consecrated Bread and Wine. Every person who stands before the Holy Chalice, should not have any contact with the red communion cloth, before, during, or after receiving Holy Communion. The red communion cloth is to be placed under each person’s chin by those who are assisting the clergy. Under no circumstances should the red communion cloth be used as a table napkin to wipe the mouth, nor should one who has received Holy Communion touch it at all.
Coffee and Fellowship: We invite you to join us for coffee and fellowship in our Hellenic Cultural Center after the Divine Liturgy.
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This Week
Sunday, December 24 Sunday Before the Nativity
8:30 am Orthros
9:45 am Divine Liturgy
Philoptochos Bake Sale after the Divine Liturgy
Monday, December 25 The Nativity of our Lord (Christmas Day)
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Liturgy of Saint Basil
There is no fasting from The Nativity through January 4th
Next Week and Highlights of Upcoming Services and Events
Sunday, December 31 Sunday Before Epiphany
8:30 am Orthros
9:45 am Divine Liturgy
9:00 pm New Year’s Eve Party
Monday, January 1 Circumcision of our Lord, Saint Basil the Great
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Liturgy of Saint Basil
Tuesday, January 16
Philoptochos January Meeting
Tuesday, February 27
Philoptochos February Meeting
Stewardship: We appreciate our stewards – our Saint Catherine family. Your Stewardship gift reflects your appreciation for God's many blessings.
As of December 2nd, Stewardship gifts have been received for 2023 from 277 individual/families totaling $221,780. Some of the donations represent fulfillment of their total pledge while many others have begun their weekly, monthly or other scheduled donation. We are so thankful to these stewards.
A great thank you to our 2023 stewards!
The 2024 Stewardship materials were sent to our parishioners by mail the Monday before last. Click here for the 2024 Stewardship Program and Commitment Form.
The Donate buttons here and on our website lead to our online giving site. Again, thank you for your support!
Youth Safety Resources: We’re committed to connecting young people with Jesus Christ. To do that, we need to create ministry environments that are safe and health. For more on how you can help, please visit our Youth Safety website: goarch.org/safety.
Church Services Streamed: Many of our Divine Liturgies have been recorded and can be viewed at www.youtube.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel; you will be notified when we begin a live stream.
Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church (Services from 2020 until now)
Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church (Selected services from 2015-2019)