St. Olga of Alaska Mission Station Liturgy

August 24, 2024

Sixteen faithful, representing nine families, celebrated a beautiful divine liturgy with Fr. Terry and Br. David. Some of our regulars were absent due to work commitments and illness. We warmly welcomed a SUNY Plattsburgh student from Brooklyn as well as an inquirer from Lewis.  George and Nathaniel Foutch did a great job as altar boys under the guidance of Andrew Christy.

A delicious fellowship meal was enjoyed by all and a lively discussion of the next steps needed to take by the core group of the mission station ensued. Everyone assured Fr. Terry that storage of necessary materials will be divided among the core group, people are committed to set up and take down icons, etc. for each liturgy, and that congregational singing will continue to be worked on not only for liturgy, but also at the monthly Reader’s Services. There may be other families interested in hosting the Reader’s Service every so often. More discussion will be had on this at the next liturgy. Fr. Terry brought 25 8x11” posters for everyone to take and display in prominent places in the surrounding communities.

We scheduled the fifth Reader’s Service for September 7 and the sixth one is scheduled for October 5. The next Divine Liturgy is scheduled for September 21 and the October liturgy will be on the 26^th.

Fr. Terry was asked to please assure Bp. Michael that we are able to do all that he’s asking us to do. The commitment is there for this mission station to grow and flourish and the communicants will continue to do all that they can to encourage other people to “come and see.”