Past Events
Vice & Virtue: A Men’s Retreat 2018
On Saturday, April 13, St Michael will host “Vice & Virtue: A Men’s Retreat.” Participants will be challenged to reflect on the examples of St David the King and St Joseph the Spouse of the Virgin Mary in their personal battle to be victorious against various vices.
The retreat begins at 9 a.m. with prayer and Mass (Divine Liturgy) and concludes with prayer at 4 p.m. In addition to the main presentations, time will be aloted for silent reflection, conversation, and confession.
The retreat will be led by David Paddison, Fr John Fenton, and Dn Nicholas Mamey. Various resources will also be available.
The cost to cover meals is $12.50 online, or $15 in person. Registration is not required, but is requested. See the link below.
For more information or details, contact Fr John Fenton at stmichaelwhittier@gmail.com
Lenten Retreat March 16, 2019
To aid your Lenten Fast with prayer and meditation, the Society of St Benedict of St Michael Antiochian Orthodox Church will host the V Rev John Finley on Saturday, March 16, for a day-long Lenten Retreat.
Fr John will present three meditations on the theme “The Inner Heaven of Man” which will focus our attention on the healing of Mind, Heart, and Will.
Fr John is the chairman of the Department of Missions & Evangelism for the Antiochian Archdiocese. His meditations will be will surrounded by prayer and Liturgy, silence for reflection and private prayer, and opportunities for confession.
The retreat begins with First Hour (Prime) prayers at 9 a.m. and concludes by 3 p.m. with Ninth Hour (None) prayers. Fast friendly meals will be provided; however, child care is not offered.
St Michael Church is located at 3333 Workman Mill Road, Whittier CA 90601. Please RSVP by sending an email to Fr John Fenton (frjohnfenton@gmail.com) or by telephoning the parish office (562.692.6121).
Lessons & Carols 2018
Featuring a guest conductor, a string quartet, a selection from Handel’s Messiah, and favorite Christmas carols, this year’s Lessons & Carols service will be held at St Michael’s Church on Saturday, December 22, beginning at 6 p.m.
Join us, and invite family and friends. This is a community event, intended for all we know and love!
Advent Retreat on December 8, 2018
The Society of St Benedict will host the annual Advent Retreat on December 8.
The Very Reverend Patrick O’Grady from St Peter the Apostle Church in Pomona will present the three Advent meditations on “Obedience, Repentance, & Pure Prayer.”
This retreat is open to all persons. It is designed primarily to give, for at least a few hours, a respite from the many distractions in December so that one can focus on the gift of Our Lord in our flesh.
The retreat begins with Prime at 9 a.m. and concludes by 3 p.m. with None. Please RSVP by email (frjohnfenton@gmail.com) or telephone (562.692.6121).
(Note: Child care is not provided.)
Patronal Feast on September 30, 2018
The celebration of the Patronal Feast will commence on Friday, September 28, with First Vespers at 6 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 29 at 10 a.m. The Patronal Feast will be celebrated again on Sunday, 30 September, with Lauds at 9:15 a.m. and Mass at 10 a.m.
Metropolitan will visit St Michael’s on March 25, 2018
The Most Reverend Metropolitan Joseph will preside at Lauds and Mass on Passion Sunday, March 25. His Eminence is the Metropolitan Archbishop for the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, and had been scheduled to visit last August but was detained by a meeting of the Patriarchal Synod in Damascus. Several times since then he has expressed his love and desire to come to St Michael’s as soon as his schedule permits.
The Metropolitan visited St Michael’s Church many times during his tenure as Bishop of Los Angeles and the West. But now, for the first time, he visits us as our Metropolitan Archbishop.
It has been nearly 27 years since St Michael’s Church was blessed with the visit of a Metropolitan Archbishop. That occurred on September 9, 1990, when Metropolitan Philip, of thrice-blessed memory, consecrated the altar and solemnly dedicated the church.
His Eminence will arrive at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 25. During Lauds, he will ordain Reader Lazaro Mancilla to the rank of subdeacon.
Bishop John, the local bishop for Western Rite parishes, will also visit St Michael’s in March. On Saturday, March 10, His Grace will preside and give the meditations at the Lenten Retreat hosted by the Society of St Benedict. Bishop John will also preside at Lauds and Mass on Sunday, March 11. Following the Mass and dinner, His Grace will host an informal conversation with the young adults in the parish.
Lenten Retreat on March 10, 2018
The Rt. Rev. John Abdalah, Bishop of the Diocese of Worcester and the Western Rite Vicariate, will present the annual Lenten Retreat at St Michael’s Church on March 10. His Grace’s three meditations on “Being Right with God” will draw attention to the Sacrament of Penance (Private Confession).
This retreat, hosted by the parish’s Society of St Benedict, will follow the Benedictine model of a “silent retreat.” Therefore, there will be ample quiet time for personal prayer, reflection, and meditation.
This event is intended to provide a break from the busyness of this world, to offer time to learn how to live the season of Lent, and to refresh and prepare the soul for the Lenten journey.
The retreat begins at 9 a.m. with prayer according to the rule of St Benedict, and concludes at 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided, and a free will donation is appreciated. Child care, unfortunately, will not be available.
For more information or to RSVP, please call or email the St Michael parish office.
St Michael Orthodox Church is located at 3333 Workman Mill Road, across the street from Rio Hondo College.
Lessons & Carols at St Michael’s 2017
A service of Christmas Lessons & Carols will be offered at St Michael on Saturday, 23 December, at 6 p.m. This year’s rendition will feature the Pacific Coast Quartet and Scott Rieker, Guest Conductor.
This service combines Scripture readings with familiar traditional Christmas hymns and carols. It is open to the community, in order to help foster the true spirit of the Lord’s Nativity.
Here are five reasons you may attend, and encourage others in your community to join us:
- You will hear the context, as well as the story, of Christ’s birth.
- You will sing familiar Christmas songs, and learn new ones.
- You will unite with Christians of all times and places as the readings and songs traverse centuries.
- You will unite with Christians in Whittier as you rejoice together.
- You will be reminded of what Christmas is truly about.
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