Great Vespers will be served at 5PM on Saturday, December 4th.

All services are open attendance and are live-streamed on our Facebook page "Sts Cyril and Methody Orthodox Church". Direct link:  facebook.com/186593154712821/live

The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom will be served at 10AM on Sunday, December 5th. A fellowship meal will follow in the parish hall.

All services are open attendance and are live-streamed on our Facebook page "Sts Cyril and Methody Orthodox Church". Direct link: facebook.com/186593154712821/live

Vespers and Divine Liturgy for the Conception of the Theotokos will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 8th, at 6PM.

All services are open attendance and are live-streamed on our Facebook page "Sts Cyril and Methody Orthodox Church". Direct link: facebook.com/186593154712821/live

Great Vespers for the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers will be served at 5PM on Saturday, December 11th

All services are open attendance and are live-streamed on our Facebook page "Sts Cyril and Methody Orthodox Church". Direct link:  facebook.com/186593154712821/live

The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom commemorating the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers will be served at 10AM on Sunday, December 12th.  A fellowship meal will follow in the parish hall.

All services are open attendance and are live-streamed on our Facebook page "Sts Cyril and Methody Orthodox Church". Direct link: facebook.com/186593154712821/live

Please remember to bring your gifts for the the Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) Christmas party for children of imprisoned or newly released prisoners by this Sunday, December 5th. Don't let a child go without a gift!

An Advent retreat led by Archbishop Alexander Golitzin will be held at our parish on Saturday, Nov 20th. The retreat will begin with Divine Liturgy at 10AM, followed by brunch, two retreat sessions with breaks, a 4PM Dinner and Vespers at 5PM.

There is no cost or registration required. A free-will offering basket will be at the meals if you wish to help us with the cost of food.

Our Christmas Giving Tree in support of the Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) is up in the parish hall. Each "ornament" has the name, age, and gift wish of a child with parents in (or recently released from) prison. Take one or more "ornaments" buy and wrap the gifts, and return them to church by Dec 5th.

Our next FOCUS Sunday Supper for the homeless and less advantaged will be held at our FOCUS Center - 1901 Ann at Gravois in St. Louis, on Sunday, November 7th, from 3:30 until 6PM. Contact us to see how you can help.

As the State of Illinois has re-imposed a mandate on indoor masking, you are asked to wear a mask covering your nose and mouth while in church. Masks may be removed when receiving the Sacrament and when seated to eat in the church hall. The practice of venerating icons, the cross or chalice, or the hand of the priest with a kiss is still at your discretion.

For the Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) local area;

New and used everyday (not formal) winter coats for men (ex-offenders). Sizes preferred are large and larger.  Longer coats are preferred for men since they tend to be taller. Gift cards can also be donated, preferably Burlington Coat Factory. Some of the persons receiving these coats may be homeless after a few months out of prison. Please bring coats to church and place them on the Gifts table in the downstairs hall by Sep 15th. Paul will deliver them.

For the Crisis Nursery Center:

We are having a diaper drive during the month of August. Please bring disposable diapers (various sizes) and place them on the Gifts table by August 29th. Father and Popadia will deliver them.

5-6 fully vaccinated volunteers to help with yard work at the center (near St. Michael's), hopefully by August 10th. Father Andrew will put you in touch for scheduling possible times.

For our Sharing box, food pantry, and for the FOCUS food pantry;

Non perishable food and personal hygiene items are needed. You may put them directly in the sharing box outside or in the basket by the candle stand. We need to replenish our pantry, which has been completely given out during the pandemic. 

What we need: fruit/applesauce, spaghetti sauce, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, peanut butter, chili, with or without beans, spam, canned salmon and tuna, black beans, white beans, cream corn, pork and beans, rice, crackers, granola bars, cookies, chili with or without beans, spam, dry cereal, Ramen noodles. Personal hygiene items: toothpaste and tooth brushes, shampoo, deodorant (men's & women's), Band-Aids, and toilet paper (individually wrapped rolls if possible). NOT needed: condensed soup, green beans, corn and mixed vegetables.

As always, visitors are welcome to our parish, which is fully reopened. In compliance with current healthcare directives issued by the State of Illinois, we suggest that those who are not yet "fully vaccinated" for the coronavirus wear masks.

There is an urgent need for food for our outdoor food box, for our food pantry, and for the FOCUS food pantry in St. Louis. Please bring food when you come to services, or contact Father Andrew to arrange for drop off. 

Here are the donation needs for the Focus Food Pantry:

WHAT WE DO NOT NEED:  carrots, corn, green beans.

WHAT WE ALWAYS NEED:

Canned meat: Chicken, Roast Beef, Spam, Beef Stew, Sardines, Chili

Canned Soups: Chunky Soups (preferably with beef), Condensed Soup, Chicken Noodle; cream of mushroom; vegetable beef

Canned Vegetables: Pork and Beans, Asparagus, Spinach, Beans

Hygiene Needs: Razors, Deodorant, Soap (not small bars from hotels), Tooth Brushes, Tooth Paste, Shampoo