Youth from the SOYO group of St. Peter Orthodox Church found themselves above the crowd as they learned the basics of rock climbing assisted by the belay team at Dyno Rock in Arlington. Friday, March 16th of Spring Break was an engaging experience for both youth and parents alike as both took turns scaling the rock climbing wall. Jesse McNary, a junior, said of the experience:"Dyno Rock was super fun, hanging with each other and supporting one another!" Parents also noted how they enjoyed seeing the fellowship between the SOYO members. "My favorite was watching the kids climb. My son, Lucien (pictured climbing above ) went higher than he went before and I had fun as well. It was a great afte
"May the light of Christ gloriously rising scatter the darkness of heart and mind." Tonight the brilliant light of the Resurrection shines upon us. Come and join us at St. Peter Orthodox Church tonight as we celebrate He Who is the Light dispelling the darkness.
The Pre-Sanctified Mass of Good Friday at St. Peter Orthodox Church begins at 6 PM this evening. Tonight we lament with the great suffering of our Lord. But at the same time, we rejoice in the full extent of His Victory. There is a reason it is called "Good Friday!" Come and see...
The Mass of Maundy Thursday is tonight at St. Peter Orthodox Church beginning at 6 PM. Come and join us as we experience the love of Christ in the footwashing service. Process with us as we follow our Lord to the Garden of Gethsemane (the Garden of Repose) that we may watch and pray faithfully with Him. Finally, join us back in the Nave as we witness together the Stripping of the Altar. For tonight our Lord is betrayed and taken from us as the Judge of all souls allows Himself to be judged and condemned.
The Holy Week Service Schedule for St. Peter Orthodox Church will be as follows: Holy Monday Mass 6 PM Holy Tuesday Mass 6 PM * Holy Wednesday: Blessing of the Oils & Holy Unction Mass 6 PM * Maundy Thursday: Foot Washing Service, Procession to the Altar of Repose, & the Stripping of the Altar Mass 6 PM * Good Friday Pre-Sanctified Mass 6 PM Paschal Vigil Mass 8 PM * Mass on these nights will be followed by the Tennebrae Service