Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church

06/04/2026

Our parish bookstore will be open today from 10 AM to 11:30 AM (Thursday, June 4th).
All proceeds go back into inventory and our parish’s general fund.

The Protection of the Virgin Mary (PTVM) Bookstore and Lending Library are vibrant ministries designed to equip our parish community with resources that support our Orthodox Christian spiritual journey—and maybe even add a little extra incense to your home! The PTVM Bookstore offers a wide variety...

05/22/2026

BLOOD DRIVE CANCELLED TODAY! Unfortunately, today's Blood Drive is cancelled due to a call off. Thank you to those who signed up and apologies for the inconvenience!

05/19/2026

Alice was churched this past Sunday. Congratulations to her wonderful parents, Karen and Alex.
Glory to God for all things!

05/19/2026

The Father Peter Rozdelsky Lending Library has some new titles that just hit the shelf this past weekend, thanks to donations made on behalf of Father Anastasy Richter, may their memories be eternal!

Please, if you have any books that have been checked out for more than THREE months, please return them as soon as you can so we can assure that others in the parish may have access to that resource.

05/19/2026

Upcoming events @ PTVM:

Tuesday, 5/19:
-Parish Council Meeting @ 7 PM

Wednesday, 5/20:
-Festal Vigil @ 6 PM

Thursday, 5/21:
-Festal Divine Liturgy for Ascension @ Sts. Constantine and Helen in Merrillville @ 9 AM

Friday, 5/22:
-Blood Drive from 12 PM to 6 PM

Saturday, 5/23:
-Catechism Class @ 4:30
-Vespers @ 6 PM

Sunday, 5/24:
-Divine Liturgy @ 10 AM

Monday, 5/25 (Memorial Day):
-Grave Blessings @ 9 AM
https://www.ptvm.com/calendar/

05/11/2026

Monday, 5/11: Bible Study @ 7 PM

Tuesday, 5/12: Men's Breakfast @ 7:15 AM ~ Bob Evans in Valpo

Thursday, 5/14: Faith Enrichment @ 10 AM

Saturday, 5/16: Vespers @ 6 PM

Sunday, 5/17: Divine Liturgy @ 10 AM with Sunday School Graduation and picnic to follow

05/11/2026

Yesterday, Josue and Rick became catechumens. Glory to God for all things!

04/14/2026

Dear Faithful,

Christ is risen!

While we have been commemorating our Lord's Passion and celebrating His Resurrection, one of our families has been going through their own time of intense suffering. Thomas and Sara Ponziano's son Elias, who was baptized just a few weeks ago, has been at Lurie Children's Hospital since the start of Holy Week and was recently diagnosed with a very severe case of epilepsy that has proven difficult to treat. Please keep them all in your prayers, and consider supporting them through this GoFundMe page, which was established for them by their extended family. You can also read more details about their situation on that page. May the Lord have mercy on them!

In Christ,

Fr Jacob

Family and friends, I want to thank you for taking a moment out of your da… Caitlin Fortner needs your support for Support Baby Elias's Fight Against Epilepsy

04/12/2026

CHRIST IS RISEN!!!

Read more here: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-church-year/easter-sunday-the-holy-pascha

Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/pascha

Sermon: https://www.oca.org/fs/sermons/the-paschal-sermon