St. John the Baptist Romanian Orthodox Church

06/06/2026

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On Sunday, June 7th, we celebrate the Sunday of All Saints, a feast that follows the Great Feast of Holy Pentecost and commemorates all the saints who have pleased God throughout the ages.
On this blessed day, the Church honors the countless men, women, and children who, through faith, repentance, and the grace of the Holy Spirit, attained holiness and became citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven. Known and unknown, they stand before the throne of God as witnesses to the power of the Gospel and examples of Christian life. Their lives remind us that holiness is not reserved for a select few, but is the calling of every Christian.
The Divine Liturgy will begin at 10:00 a.m.
For those wishing to receive the Sacrament of Confession, I will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. before the Divine Liturgy.
Additionally, this Sunday is the last day before the beginning of the Fast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. Following the Divine Liturgy, we will read the special prayer for the commencement of the Apostles' Fast, asking the Lord to bless our efforts and grant us strength, wisdom, and spiritual growth during this sacred season of fasting and prayer.
As we celebrate all the saints, let us ask for their prayers and intercessions, that we may remain steadfast in the Orthodox faith and strive to live lives pleasing to God.
May our Lord Jesus Christ, through the prayers of all His saints, bless and guide you always.
With love in Jesus Christ,
Fr. Daniel
919-218-8277
[email protected]
St. John the Baptist Romanian Orthodox Church

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

The Feast of Pentecost brought great joy to our parish community. By the grace of God and through the work of the Holy Spirit, Sean was received into the Orthodox Church, becoming a member of the Body of Christ and our brother in the faith.

We give thanks to the Lord for this blessing and pray that Sean may continue to grow in the love of Christ, in the truth of the Gospel, and in the communion of His Holy Church.

May the light of faith guide his steps, and may the grace of the Holy Spirit strengthen and protect him throughout all the days of his life.

05/31/2026

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
On Monday, June 1st, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Trinity, which follows the great Feast of Holy Pentecost. On this day, the Church glorifies the One God in Three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The mystery of the Holy Trinity is the foundation of our Christian faith and the source of our salvation.
Having celebrated the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles at Pentecost, we now give thanks for the full revelation of God as Trinity. Through the Father who created us, the Son who redeemed us, and the Holy Spirit who sanctifies us, we are called into communion with God and with one another.
May this holy feast strengthen our faith, deepen our love for God, and inspire us to live as faithful witnesses of Christ in the world.
The Divine Liturgy will start at 10:00 am.
For those who would like to come for Confession, I will wait for you between 9:30 am and 10:00 am.
I hope to see you on Monday!
God bless you!
With love in Jesus Christ!
Fr. Daniel
[email protected]
919 218 8277

05/30/2026

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On Sunday, May 31, we celebrate the Feast of Holy Pentecost, which is observed each year on the fiftieth day after the Great and Holy Feast of Pascha (Easter) and ten days after the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Holy Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles on the day of Pentecost, a feast observed in the Jewish tradition. It also marks the establishment of the Church through the preaching of the Apostles and the baptism of the thousands who came to believe in the Gospel message of salvation through Jesus Christ. The feast is further recognized as the culmination of the revelation of the Holy Trinity.
The Divine Liturgy will begin at 10:00 a.m.
For those wishing to receive the Sacrament of Confession, I will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. before the Divine Liturgy.
Following the Divine Liturgy, at 11:30 a.m., we will celebrate the Kneeling Vespers of Pentecost, during which the special kneeling prayers of the feast are offered, invoking the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit upon the faithful.
At 12:30 p.m., our catechumen Sean will be received into the Orthodox Church. We ask your prayers for him as he takes this blessed step in his journey of faith and becomes a member of Christ's Holy Church.
May the grace of the Holy Spirit be with you all!
With love in Jesus Christ,
Fr. Daniel
919-218-8277
[email protected]
St. John the Baptist Romanian Orthodox Church

05/29/2026

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This Saturday, May 30th, is Memorial Saturday (Saturday of Souls), a sacred day in the Orthodox Church dedicated to prayer and remembrance for all the departed faithful. On this day, the Church lovingly offers prayers for the souls of those who have fallen asleep in the hope of the Resurrection, asking God to grant them rest, forgiveness, and eternal memory in His heavenly Kingdom.
From 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy followed by a special Memorial Prayer Service for the departed.
I warmly encourage everyone to join us in this important act of love, remembrance, and Christian hope as we pray together for our departed family members, friends, and all Orthodox Christians who have gone before us.
I hope to see you on Saturday!
God bless you!
With love in Jesus Christ,
Fr. Daniel
[email protected]
(919) 218-8277