Weekly Update  – 11/17/2025

 

 

 

This week’s schedule

Mon Nov 17 –     Praises 7pm

Wed Nov 19 –     Divine Liturgy, 5:15-7:15am

Thu  Nov 20 –     THANKSGIVING DINNER at 6:30pm

Fri    Nov 21 –     St. Phoebe the Deaconess Meeting – 3pm

Sat   Nov 22 –     Vespers, 7pm

Sun  Nov 23 –     Divine Liturgy  7:50-10:30am 
 

New Announcements

1. Thanksgiving Dinner @ HRC
This Thursday, November 20th at 6:30PM

2. Our Annual Christmas Toy Drive has started!
Donate a new, unwrapped toy to bring a smile to a needy child during the Christmas Season.
Please drop off your gifts before December 14th. Collection bins are located at the church entrance.   

3. 2026 LACopts Missionary Trips: Interested in international service? Check out the locations and date for Missionary trips planned in 2026

Previous Announcements

 For youth experiencing same sex attraction: check out this resource

For parents of those experiencing same sex attraction: Learn more about this resource

Save the date: 30th Anniversary Celebration – Diocese Gala
Purchase a Table or a seat here

Have a passion for fundraising? Let us know and join the fundraising team

Interested in Evangelism and Outreach Ministry: Let us know here

Consider ordering a hard copy of the Agbeya (Book of hours) for each member of your family to help deepen prayer life without the distractions of electronic gadgets.

Department of Church & Culture:
Please click to read through a thoroughly developed resource guide for topics such as parenting, relationships, & sexuality.

Would you like to request a home visit with Father Cyril?

Upcoming HRC Events – Save the Dates
  • 12/21: Sunday School Christmas Presentation

ACTS is seeking our support in their mission, through enrollment in their programs to deepen our theological understanding, and through our prayers and pledges.  
    ACTS – Upcoming Semester
    Dec 15: Application Deadline
    Dec 19: Scholarship Deadline
    Dec 29: Registration Opens
    Jan 12, 2026 – 1st day of class
 

Seeking Humble and Faithful Servants

If you sense a calling to serve and are willing to commit to the Servants Preparation Course, please use the link to express interest, after receiving the blessing of your Father of Confession.

 

Use this link

Upcoming Diocese Events

Diocese of LA – 30th Anniversary Celebration
📆: Feb 1, 2026

⏱️: 5-10PM
📍: Anaheim, CA

Buy a table or a seat here
 
 

Ministry Spotlights

1. Kitchen Supplies Sign Up: The kitchen could use your help with donations. We have put together a list of items we regularly use. Please sign up and donate to the team that works so hard every Sunday.
 

Ways to Give

Your generous giving supports our ministry efforts and helps us serve our community. You can also give in person during our Sunday service, or online, using the button below.

Useful Links

The Department of Church and Culture – Learn about the mission, events, and links to the great videos and podcasts.

ACTS Theological School: – If you’re interested in any of the Programs that Acts offer, please reach out to our HRC ACTS ambassador or Fr. Cyril.

Daughters of Saint Katherine – Interested in joining the diocese wide Ministry for women?

Home Visitation:  Request a visitation from Fr. Cyril by submitting a form.

Anonymous Suggestion Box: If you have a service recommendation or an idea you would like it to be considered, we would love to hear it.

Update Database: Recently moved? New Number? Update your information in our church database

Fostering Children: If you feel called by God to serve Him through fostering a child, please reply to this email to be connected with the Servants in this ministry.

Kitchen Supply Schedule: We are always accepting donations for our kitchen. Use this list to sign up for a specific item in the next few months

We pray that our risen Lord may fill our hearts with the joy of His Holy Resurrection.