Delegate Handbook

Volume 2 Ver. October 7th, 2019

Deanery and Parish Reports

Diocese of the West Orthodox Church in America 201 Diocesan Assembly October 15th-17th, 2019

Meeting at

Glen Eyrie Conference Center 3820 North 30th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Version October 7th, 2019 This is the FINAL version of this document

Table of Contents Volume 2

Desert Deanery St. Paul the Apostle Church (1988) – Las Vegas, NV ...... 7 Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church (1951) – Phoenix, AZ ...... 9 St. John of Damascus Orthodox Church (1976) – Poway, CA ...... 15 St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (1940) – San Diego, CA ...... 18

Missionary District Deanery Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Mission (1997) – Ashland, OR ...... 22 St Jacob of Alaska Mission (2003) – Bend, OR ...... 24 St Katherine of Alexandria Orthodox Mission (2011) – Carlsbad, CA ...... 28 SS Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Mission (1999) - Chico, CA ...... 31 Joy of All Who Sorrow Mission (2000) – Culver City, CA ...... 33 St Mark the Evangelist Mission (2019) – Great Falls, MT...... 35 St Moses the Strong Orthodox Mission (2001) – Helena, MT ...... 37 St. George the Great Martyr Mission (1986) – Hesperia, CA ...... 40 Holy Ascension Chapel (2013) – Hilo, HI...... 42 St. Juvenaly Orthodox Mission (2004) – Kona, HI ...... 44 St. Silouan Orthodox Mission (2019) – Marysville, CA ...... 46 St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Mission (1986) – Merced/Atwater, CA ...... 48 Church of the Annunciation (1995) – Milwaukie, OR ...... 50 St Patrick Orthodox Mission (2018) – Newport, OR ...... 52 St Tikhon Orthodox Mission (2014) – Parker, CO ...... 54 St. Susanna Orthodox Mission (1999) – Sonora, CA ...... 56 St. Luke the Evangelist Orthodox Mission (2018) – Spokane, WA ...... 58 St. John the Evangelist Mission (2006) – Tempe, AZ ...... 61 Holy Apostles Orthodox Mission (1995) – Vancouver, WA ...... 63

Pacific Central Deanery St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church (1936) – Berkeley, CA ...... 68 St. Michael Orthodox Church (1974) – Concord, CA ...... 71 St. Innocent Orthodox Church (1997) – Eureka, CA ...... 73 St. Christina of Tyre Orthodox Church (2004) – Fremont, CA ...... 75 Nativity of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church (1950) – Menlo Park, CA ...... 79 St. Innocent Church (1991) – Pleasanton, CA ...... 81 Elevation of the Holy Cross (1976) – Sacramento, CA ...... 83 St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (1956) – San Anselmo, CA ...... 86 Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church (1952) – San Francisco, CA...... 89 Holy Trinity Cathedral (1868) – San Francisco, CA ...... 91 Protection Church/St. Seraphim of Sarov Cathedral (1936) – Santa Rosa, CA ...... 94 St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (1951) – Saratoga, CA ...... 96 Holy Myrrh-Bearers Orthodox Church – West Sacramento...... 98

Pacific Northwest Deanery St. Anne Church (1990) – Corvallis, OR ...... 101 St. Katherine Orthodox Church (1998) – Kirkland, WA ...... 103 St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church (2000) – Port Townsend, WA ...... 106 St. Nicholas Church (1895) – Portland, OR ...... 108 St Elizabeth Orthodox Church (2003) – Poulsbo, WA ...... 110 St. Spiridon Orthodox Cathedral (1895) – Seattle, WA ...... 113 Holy Trinity/Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church (1896) – Tacoma, WA ...... 116

Pacific Southwest Deanery Holy Virgin Mary Cathedral (1922) – Los Angeles, CA...... 119 St. Herman Orthodox Church (1974) – Oxnard, CA ...... 121 St. Vladimir Orthodox Church (1995) – Santa Barbara, CA ...... 123 Orthodox Church of the Annunciation (1979) – Santa Maria, CA ...... 125 St. Innocent Orthodox Church (1955) – Tarzana, CA ...... 127

Rocky Mountain Deanery St Nicholas of South Canaan Orthodox Church (1988) – Billings, MT ...... 132 St. Anthony the Great Orthodox Church (1999) – Bozeman, MT...... 134 St Mary’s Holy Dormition Church (1905) – Calhan, CO ...... 137 SS Constantine and Helen/Holy Theophany (1974) – Colorado Springs, CO ...... 140 St. Andrew Orthodox Church (1980) – Delta, CO ...... 142 Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Cathedral (1898) – Denver CO ...... 144 St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church (1972) – Littleton, CO ...... 146 St. Michael Orthodox Church (1903) – Pueblo, CO ...... 148

Desert Deanery Report to the 2019 Diocesan Assembly The Diocese of the West The Right Reverend DANIEL, Bishop of Santa Rosa Very Reverend John Dresko, Dean The Desert Deanery of the Diocese of the West, the youngest of the Diocese’s deaneries, was established by His Eminence, Archbishop BENJAMIN in July 2012. It is comprised of the parishes in the city and county of San Diego, California, and in the states of Nevada and Arizona. The parish communities included in the Desert Deanery are: Saint Paul the Apostle, Las Vegas, NV; Saints Peter and Paul, Phoenix, AZ; Saint John of Damascus, Poway, CA; and Saint Nicholas, San Diego, CA. His Eminence Archbishop BENJAMIN appointed Archpriest John Dresko as Dean of the Desert Deanery in late August of this year. Highlights of parish life in the Desert Deanery include: Saint John of Damascus, Poway, CA, under the leadership of Archpriest Alexander Federoff, parish rector. A major event affecting the parish was the horrific shooting that took place at the next-door Chabad Temple on the morning of Holy Saturday, April 27, 2019. As result of this tragedy, parishioners have been forced to face the range of emotions that one would assume to be associated with such an event and to restore a sense of peace, calm, and security in their own place of worship. In response, the parish organized a Security Committee to develop procedures and policies related the an active shooter. The parish leadership has turned to the many resources available on the internet, including information and guidance provided by local police, the FBI, and Homeland Security. Parish leadership has also taken advantage of presentations offered by various local resources. Much of the year has also been spent on research and study on a solar electricity system for the church. The parish was in discussion with seven companies recommended by parishioners and received fifteen bids. After discussion, debate and the review and aceceptance of bids, installation was completed at the end of July. Saint Nicholas Church, San Diego, CA, continues its community life under the faithful pastoral leadership of Archpriest Alexander Shkalov. The regular cycle of services and attention to the spiritual growth of the parishioners carries on in the face of the difficulties presented by location and parking needs. Despite these challenges, the parish continues to serve the spiritual needs of its members and visitors. The various administrative aspects (and challenges) of parish life continue to be addressed in practical ways. Ongoing administrative life and special projects are accomplished with the support and assistance of the Parish Council and Parish Improvements Board. The coming year will mark the 80th Anniversary of the founding of the parish and the 40th anniversary of Father Alexander’s ordination to the Holy Priesthood. Saint Paul the Apostle Church, Las Vegas, NV, under the guidance of Archpriest John Dresko, parish rector, continues to guide the parish community as it serves parishioners and expands its mission and service in the city of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Highlights of the past year included the parish celebration of Oktoberfest in October and the celebration of Fr. John's 40th Anniversary of ordination in June. The parish also sponsored an annual International Dinner (with 14 cultures and cuisines represented) in September. A part of its ongoing outreach, the parish has a regular and ongoing food collection for a local food pantry and is beginning to form a “Sunshine” group aimed at ministering to ill and shut-in parishioners. Saints Peter and Paul Church, Phoenix, AZ, continued to focus on parish growth and reaching out to the broader community. Again last December, the parish community opened its arms and doors to our neighbors by sponsoring a Christmas/Saint Nicholas celebration for children and families living in the neighborhood of the church, primarily in a low-income housing apartment building. Parishioners donated gifts (the participating children are invited to provide their gender, age, and a "wish list" which are given to parishioners to assist in shopping) which are distributed by Saint Nicholas when he visits the party that is held for the children. Each family also received a food basket (bigger than ever this year) which included hams and other holiday foods. More than 60 children received gifts this year. The parish youth also participated by wrapping gifts, decorating the parish center, providing entertainment and by coordinating the refreshments that were served at the party. It is planned that this will be held again this year, the fourth year in a row. School Supplies Distribution – For the second year, our parish gathered and distributed much-needed and much-appreciated school supplies to children in our neighborhood. Through their dedication to their parish communities, the clergy of the Desert Deanery continue to exhibit fidelity and stability in pastoral care to the life as well as to the growth of the parishes within the Deanery, and thus to the overall life, wellbeing, and mission of the Diocese of the West. The clergy are assisted in this work by many able and competent parishioners who live their commitment to the Church by offering their services in all areas of parish life. It bears noting that, while the local mission communities remain under the auspices of the Mission Deanery, the clergy of the Desert Deanery are likewise fully committed to outreach and missionary activity, willingly embracing the fact that each community of every deanery, both established parishes and newly- established missions, are involved in the work of evangelization. As in last year’s report, it is important to note that the clergy of the Desert Deanery and their parish communities continue to participate in local inter-Orthodox activities and events, primarily in the area of coordinating inter-parish Lenten Vespers as well as various charitable and social organizations and events.

Parish Name and Address Photo

Clergy

Committees/Societies

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

Outreach and Charitable Activities

Major Challenges Faced

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

DOW Assembly 2019 6 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count

Children (under 18)

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil Attendance

Number of Catechumens

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms

Funerals

Marriages

Receptions into Orthodoxy

Church School/Number Enrolled

Adult Education/Number Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 7 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church 1614 East Monte Vista Road Phoenix, AZ 85006

Clergy The Right Reverend DANIEL, Bishop of Santa Rosa, Rector Archpriest David Balmer, Attached Deacon John Weiss, Attached Committees/Societies Saints Peter and Paul Parish Council - The Parish Council officers and members meet monthly for eleven months of the year. In keeping with the Statute of the Orthodox Church in America, the Diocesan Bylaws of the Diocese of the West, and the Saints Peter and Paul Parish Bylaws, the Parish Council assists the Rector in general areas of parish administration, oversees maintenance of parish properties and facilities, and provides assistance, input, advice, and support in the areas of outreach, education, and the daily life of the parish community.

Saints Peter and Paul Parish Choir - Barbara Harp, Director. The parish choir, composed of 25 persons (+/-), both youth and adults, serves the parish community through its commitment to singing at the regularly-scheduled Divine Services as well as for Holy Week, Great Feasts, and other occasional celebrations, including Baptisms, Funerals, and Weddings.

Subdeacons, Readers, and Altar Servers - The Subdeacons, Readers, and Altar Servers fulfill their assigned duties by serving and reading at the Divine Liturgy and the other Divine Services. Under the direct supervision of Bishop Daniel and headed by Subdeacon Michael Wagner, they also assist, as requested, in maintaining the good order and cleanliness of the parish temple.

Myrrhbearers Altar Society - The Myrrhbearers Altar Society, Heather Elizabeth Pfeiffer, President, provides for the purchase and care of liturgical items and vestments, most notably purchasing and cleaning vestments for the clergy and servers as well as the various coverings and Altar coverings used in the temple. The members work together closely to oversee and/or host the weekly Sunday coffee hours as well as hosting other parish celebrations and social events, e.g. the annual Lenten Vespers hosted at Saints Peter and Paul, the annual Patronal Feastday Luncheon, Nativity Eve Holy Supper, Mothers Day and Fathers Day luncheons, Pascha Agape Potluck, etc. Flowers decorating the temple regularly throughout the year and for the Great Feasts and other special occasions are provided and/or coordinated by the MBAS. Funds are raised through nut roll bakes for Christmas and Pascha, cookie sales, and bread bakes for Pascha.

Church School - Coordinated by Stephanie Homyak, who is assisted by several teachers, aides, and parents, our Church School classes meet regularly on Sundays throughout the year, providing religious education and social interaction for our parish children and youth. The Church School has also organized various programs and activities throughout the year, participating in various charity efforts as we as our annual Saint Nicholas Day Yolka and the "Easter Egg Hunt" on Pascha following Agape Vespers. The students have also reached out to our parish shut-ins and sick by making greeting cards for them. We are using the Catechesis of

DOW Assembly 2019 8 Delegate Book 2 the Good Shepherd for our younger students and have a wonderful response to this by both the students and parents.

Saints Peter and Paul Website and Facebook Page - Our parish website (sspeterpaulaz.org; Subdeacon Michael Wagner, Webmaster) serves as a resource for members of the parish community and has become a point of contact and information resource for persons seeking the Orthodox Faith in the Phoenix area as well as for Orthodox Christians and others who may be visiting the Phoenix area and desire to attend Sunday Divine Liturgy. Contact information for the Rector, Parish Council, and other parish organizations and ministries is provided on the website. The parish Facebook page (Saints Peter and Paul Eastern Orthodox Church), Sterling Sourk, coordinator, also contributes to parish outreach and communication.

Parish Newsletter - Our monthly parish newsletter, Stephanie Homyak, editor, provides the calendar of monthly events, articles, Rector's messages, announcements, and educational information. It is also posted on the parish website. Additionally, a weekly flier is distributed on Sunday mornings which includes the Scripture readings of the day and an updated prayer list. This is prepared weekly by Joffa Mauskopf-Appelgate. This is greatly ppreciated by most of our parishioners.

Parish Maintenance Committee - Our parish maintenance committee, overseen by David Homyak, oversees and addresses the ongoing regular and special maintenance needs of our parish building and properties. As part of ongoing maintenance and improvements, a bluetooth- enhanced sound system was recently installed to assist our hearing-challenged parishioners in their participation in the Divine Services.

Volunteer Committee - David Bieber chairs our parish Volunteer Committee which has as its purpose the coordination of volunteers for various parish organizations and special projects. A list of volunteers and their areas of special interest or expertise and ability is maintained and individuals (and groups) are called upon as needed.

Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (Phoenician "O" Club, Chapter 219) - The officers and members of FOCA Chapter 219, all of whom are also involved in other areas of parish life and service, support specially-designated FOCA national charities, e.g. youth ministry and Saint Herman of Alaska Seminary. Occasional fundraisers assist with this type of charitable outreach beyond the parish. The FOCA has also sponsored special social events for parish youth, young adults, and families.

Continuing Faith Formation - "Adult Education Classes" are aimed at providing further formation in the faith for adult members of the parish and are held throughout the year. Classes are attended by parishioners, members of other parishes, and enquirers. A recent successful series of classes covered the topic of Orthodox Christian Marriage and family life.

Arizona Council of Eastern Orthodox Clergy - Bishop Daniel, Rector, supports the work of the local clergy council. The council coordinates such events as retreats and fundraisers (e.g. the annual "Arizona Walk for Missions") and also serves as a local clearing house for local concerns and issues affecting the life of the 14 Orthodox parishes in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The All Saints Orthodox Summer Camp, an inter-Orthodox camp in which our youth participate, is presently coordinated through the ACEOC. It also provides online updates on parish

DOW Assembly 2019 9 Delegate Book 2 information, a calendar of local events, and general resources for the overall community on its website: azorthodox.org.

Teen and Young Adult League (T/YAL) - Coordinated by Elijah and Anne Ferbrache, the T/YAL invites teenagers, college-age, young married couples, and "20's-30's" to come together for various activities on an age-appropriate basis. Generally, an event is planned for each month through the year, alternating between social gatherings and outreach and social service projects. Our teens and young adults are also involved in most aspects of our parish life.

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Arizona Missions Walk - For the eighth consecutive year, the parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul Church once again coordinated the annual "Arizona Walk for Missions." Antonia Adams- Clement is “founder” and the principal organizer. Although an inter-Orthodox event involving most of the local Orthodox parishes and enjoying the participation of several local clergy, the inspiration for the event, motivation, leadership and administration were once again mostly from our parish. This annual event splits the raised funds between Project Mexico and OCMC. OCMC reports that this is the largest such parish effort in the United States. Over $35,000.00 has been raised in the past few years.

Neighborhood Christmas Outreach - Again this past December, the parish community opened its arms and doors to our neighbors by sponsoring a Christmas/Saint Nicholas celebration for children and families living in the neighborhood of the church, primarily in a low-income housing apartment building. Parishioners donated gifts (the participating children are invited to provide their gender, age, and "wish list" which are given to parishioners to assist in shopping) which are distributed by Saint Nicholas when he visits the party that is held for the children. Each family also received a food basket (bigger than ever this year) which included hams and other holiday foods. More than 60 children received gifts this year. This year, the mothers were also given a special gift basket of perfumes and toiletries. The parish youth also participated by wrapping gifts, decorating the parish center, providing entertainment (facepainting and games) and by coordinating the refreshments that were served at the party. It is planned that this will be held again this year, the fourth year in a row. School Supplies Distribution – For the second year, our parish gathered and distributed much-needed and much-appreciated school supplies to children in our neighborhood. This effort and the Christmas Outreach were both coordinated by David Bieber and Bill Weiss.

Hosting Exaltation of the Holy Cross Mission –Holy Cross Mission, a mission community of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America (OCA), found itself without a place to worship due, primarily, to financial concerns and the desire to retain funds. With the blessing of Archbishop Benjamin and Archbishop Nathaniel, and with the support of Bishop Daniel, this community has been worshipping with the Saints Peter and Paul community since before the beginning of Great Lent. Clergy, servers, and choir members have joined in serving and singing. It is anticipated that they will move into their new home before the end of the calendar year. Their need for a temporary home provided out community with an opportunity to offer hospitality and also proved to be a blessing as new friendships have been formed among some of the members of both communities. Outreach and Charitable Activities

DOW Assembly 2019 10 Delegate Book 2 Andre House and Feed My Starving Children are two charities that are supported by our Teen and Young Adult League (T/YAL). Andre House, a facility located in downtown Phoenix, provides meals, showers, and counseling to people living on the streets. Feed My Starving Children is a nation-wide outreach to families and children in need which invites various church and not-for-profit groups to assist in the packaging of food and meals for distribution.

Saint Mary's Food Bank - Our parish community continues to support the work of Saint Mary's Food Bank, a large and well-known local charity. This Phoenix-based operation serves the substantial needs of the elderly, ill, homebound, and homeless in the Phoenix metropolitan area and throughout the state. Our ongoing collection of food and dry-goods are transferred to Saint Mary's Food Bank on a regular basis for eventual distribution throughout its state-wide system.

Project Mexico and Saint Innocent Orphanage- Through a monthly collection, the parish helps support the work of Saint Innocent Orphanage by providing for the salary of a tutor for students at the orphanage. As noted above, in June five of our young adults from the Teen and Young Adult League also participated directly in the building of a home at Project Mexico with financial support for this project being obtained through fund raisers they had sponsored.

Additional Charitable Assistance- Charitable assistance is also provided, whenever possible, to persons who make their way to our church, either on weekdays during office hours or during the hours of services, primarily on weekends. This often takes the form of sharing food, such as may be available during coffee hours or the making of sandwiches and giving of bottled water or juices. Assistance is also given by referring individuals in need to other organizations and institutions which are better suited to meeting their needs. Major Challenges Faced Again this year, we acknowledge that the major challenge facing Saints Peter and Paul Church continues to be demographic and geographic. Parishioners live in all regions of the Phoenix metropolitan area, some driving over an hour each way to attend services. The distance and traffic challenges make it difficult for most to participate in any weekday services or activities. Additionally, our growing number of young families have weekday school, sport, and arts commitments that, added to driving distances, make it difficult to participate in weekday services or educational or service programs.

Our parish has seen significant growth over the past few years. However, the majority of growth has been the result of transfers from other parishes and from those who have newly moved into the Phoenix metropolitan area. We are still seeking to establish a greater presence in our area of the City of Phoenix with the aim being the attracting of new converts to the Orthodox Faith.

Ministry to Russian immigrants will be given a higher priority in the coming year and will include more, and more obvious, efforts to reach out to the Russian Orthodox living in the Phoenix area. We have come to know many of them through various events throughout the year, but have not yet been able to identify a successful way to bring them into greater participation in community life.

Additionally, a Community Outreach Committee has assumed the task of identifying efficient ways to be of service to the general community in the neighborhood of the parish church. Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

DOW Assembly 2019 11 Delegate Book 2 Annual Retreat- A parish retreat is being planned to take place in mid-November, at the beginning of the Nativity Fast. As is our custom, the retreat will also be open to members of other parish communities in the Phoenix area.

Ongoing Renovation and Improvements- It is planned that we will continue to identify needs to improve the adornment of the parish temple and the condition of the buildings and parish property. We have recently replaced all the windows in the temple, resulting in greater security and a significant improvement in the cost effectiveness of healing and cooling.

Iconostasis Renovation – It is hoped that this coming year will see the beginning of a project to renew the temple’s iconostasis. Installed in 1968 and has not been renovated since. Complicated in its design, it is anticipated that the cleaning of the icons and the repainting and re-gilding of the icon screen will be an extensive project.

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 125 175 180

Children (under 18) 35-40 45 50

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 175 190 190 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 120 130 135 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 30 30 25-30 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 5 3 4

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 12 16 8

DOW Assembly 2019 12 Delegate Book 2 Funerals 2 3 2

Marriages 3 2 1

Receptions into Orthodoxy 3 2 2

Church School/Number 30 43 40 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 20-25 20-25 20-25 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 13 Delegate Book 2 DOW PARISH ANNUAL REPORT for 2019 Diocesan Census Information

Parish Name and Address Photo St John of Damascus Orthodox Church, 16903 Espola Road Poway, CA

Clergy

Archpriest Alexander Federoff, Rector since November 1978 Deacon George Shumaik, since October 2010

Committees/Societies

Parish Council Greeters St John’s Auxiliary Prosphora Makers Church School Teachers Security Committee (NEW)

Since August 2018

Highlights of Top Three Activities

Much of the year has been spent on research and study on a solar electricity project for our church. We dealt with seven companies recommended by parishioners and receive fifteen bids. After discussion and debate we actually chose the lowest cost system. Installation was complete at the end of July and we have been waiting a month for the City of Poway and San Diego Gas & Electricity to sign off.

St John’s Auxiliary paid for a complete set of white vestments (clergy and altar servers) as well as covers for the altar and all icon stands. This is the only set where everything matches!

The Auxiliary also reached a milestone with their Easter Bake Sale by doing sales of over $6,000. The faithful work hard to make pierogi, nut rolls and that much product.

Outreach and Charitable Activities

Every First Sunday is our Adopted Seminarian Sunday when we encourage funds for a student at one of our seminaries. We usually reach well over the $200 a month pledge.

Every third Sunday of every month is Charity Sunday when we collect funds to support charitable projects. So far this year we collected $3,308 for various charities.

DOW Assembly 2019 14 Delegate Book 2 Major Challenges Faced

A major event affecting our parish was the Holy Saturday shooting at the Chabad Temple next door. As a outcome, we have organized a Security Committee to come up with procedure and policies related the an active shooter. There are tons of resources on the internet everywhere from local police to the FBI and Homeland Security. We will also be participating the presentations offered by various resources.

Our Russian parishioners keep coming. Many have become regular participants but many are unchurched and have little interest in joining and supporting the church.

We do have families and young children but many of our parishioners are growing older. The original founders are over forty years older and we have several parishioners in their nineties.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

No specific Anniversaries / Special Events at this time.

Reported for Reported for As of September Calendar Year Calendar Year 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 96 101 100

Children (under 18) 26 37 33

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 125 120 110 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 100 100 90 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 32 30 30 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 4 3 3

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 5 5 3

DOW Assembly 2019 15 Delegate Book 2 Funerals 0 2 0

Marriages 0 1 1

Receptions into Orthodoxy 1 5 3

Church School/Number Enrolled 26 38 33

Adult Education/Number 12 15 12 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 16 Delegate Book 2 DOW - PARISH ANNUAL REPORT for the 2019 Diocesan Assembly Parish Name and Address Photo St.Nicholas Orthodox Church 3873 Cherokee Ave. San Diego CA 92104

Clergy Archpriest Alexander Shkalov Archdiacon George Halaulakas

Committees/Societies Siterhood Brotherhood Holy Bible Study Class

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Establish Commitee to bundle property issues Coupola repair Accesses Grant moneys for portion

Outreach and Charitable Activities Project of Mexico Support seminarians Give charitable gifts

Major Challenges Faced Respond to the Spirit-inspired needs of the Church and her people.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020 80th Anniversary of St.Nicholas Church 40th Anniversariy fr.Alexander Shkalov elevated to the prieshood.

DOW Assembly 2019 17 Delegate Book 2 DOW - PARISH ANNUAL REPORT for the 2019 Diocesan Assembly

Reported for Reported for Asof Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Active Members Count 37 38 38

Children (under 18) 6 7 6 Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy Attendance 35 40 40 Average Sunday Divine 18 , Liturgy Communicants 12 15 Average Saturday Vigil Attendance 6 8 10

Number of Catechumens 2 1 3 Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Baptisms 9 11 8

Funerals 0 2 3

Marriages 2 2 1

Receptions into Orthodoxy 2 2 3

Church School/Number Enrolled Adult Education/Number . Participating 8 6 6

ParlshNameSt.Nicholas Church Page2 of2 DOW Assembly 2019 18 Delegate Book 2 MISSION DEANERY REPORT DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY 2019

There are currently 21 Mission in the DOW.

Almost all the Missions have grown and prospered in the past year.

The Missions in Culver City and Vancouver are both very near capacity and are searching for new and larger homes.

The Mission in Bend is close to opening a coffee house/bookstore/chapel ministry that is expected to source of growth, expansion and exposure.

The two missions in Hawaii are getting more services now due to the help of newly retired Fr. George and Mat. Daria Grey who recently moved there. Most of the focus is on the Kona side. This is a big help!

We welcome two new clergy families to the Diocese and the Deanery.

Fr. Andrew and Mat. Jean Moore have started a the Mission of of St. Mark the Evangelist in Great Falls, Montana. Interest and early attendance is very promising.

Also Fr. Joseph and Mat. Katherine Sharman are beginning a new mission in Montrose, Colorado.

In most cases the Missions are staffed by very effective and dedicated clergy, and are strongly supported by their families.

I find it inspiring to visit these missions and see the level of commitment and sacrifice of the laity.

As most of you know a mission is “all hands on deck”. Virtually the same amount of work as a Parish (often a lot more) and many fewer hands to get it done!

We are fortunate as a diocese to have a strong mission program that inspires us all.

We are also fortunate to have a diocese that effectively supports the growth and development of mission. We could not do what we do without that support.

DOW Assembly 2019 19 Delegate Book 2 Page 2

The Mission Board under the leadership of Peter Schwalbenberg meets once per year to assess the “big picture” of the missions, and to plan strategically plan for the future.

His Eminence and His Grace are both very supportive of the Mission efforts of the Diocese, each visiting and encouraging our missions regularly.

Our Seminary “pipeline” for the future is also encouraging. Three newly ordained priests returned to the Diocese this summer to fill needed positions. There are around five as of last year’s count, with a new crop just starting classes this year. This is a needed and promising development.

I would like to thank those attending the Diocesan Assembly for their support at all levels of our developing mission. Especially for your generosity in the Diocesan Budget.

I would also like to express our appreciation to the family of Harold Homiak for his willed gift of almost $40K to the Mission Funds. Harold was always a friend of mission work in the diocese and we appreciate his gift.

Respctfully in Christ,

Archpriest Matthew Tate

DOW Assembly 2019 20 Delegate Book 2 DOW PARISH ANNUAL REPORT for the 2019 Diocesan Assembly

Parish Name and Address Photo

Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church MAILING: PO Box 823, Ashland, OR 97520 PHYSICAL: 205 Fern Valley Rd, Phoenix, OR 97535

Clergy

Priest Andreas Blom (Rector) Archpriest Isaac Skidmore (Attached) Deacon Damian Jahn

Committees/Societies

Building Committee Fundraising Committee Cemetery Board Sunday Schools

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

Developing our church property (finished planning stage of building project) Approval of cemetery on church property Ordination of a deacon in our parish Sent a family from our parish to St. Tikhon's Seminary

Outreach and Charitable Activities

4th of July celebration (Cross-procession, blessing Ashland with Holy Water, booth) Active in our local Chamber of Commerce Food Project for low income neighbors Parish Rummage Sale

Major Challenges Faced

Fundraising for our building project Parish growth Several deaths, and people moving out of the area

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

His Eminence Archbishop Benjamin's visit in November "Winter Retreat" with Fr. Andrew Cuneo Breaking ground at our church property, transitioning from County Planning Commission to County Building Commission (anticipated this fall).

DOW Assembly 2019 21 Delegate Book 2

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 94 95 108

Children (under 18) 36 34 35

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 93 88 83 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 78 78 75 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 39 39 44 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 10 3 2

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 10 2 2

Funerals 3 1 4

Marriages 0 0 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy - - 3

Church School/Number Enrolled 15 13 10

Adult Education/Number 25 28 25 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 22 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo

St. Jacob Orthodox Christian Church 1900 N.E. Division, Suite 109 Bend, OR 97701

(photos show the current state of our parish project to launch a coffeehouse/bookstore inspired by the former Agia Sophia in Colorado Springs AND move the parish in a much larger, more accessible facility for our

Temple) View of the ‘back half’ showing the existing Bookstore we are operating during renovation

‘Front half’ being renovated to hold the Looking at the future kitchen and coffee-bar. At bookshelves, displays and tables for customers the back, bookstore area to become future Nave. Clergy V. Rev. Damian Kuolt, Priest in Charge Committees/Societies Parish Council also serves as the steering committee for Agia Sophia Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities 1) building our parish family by maintaining regular Divine Services and fellowship 2) initiating a move to a more accessible location to open an Agia Sophia Coffeehouse and Bookstore as our major outreach in conjunction with a much larger and more beautiful Temple that can be seen by every customer that we serve. 3) assuming the operation of a small, 30,000 volume used bookstore that has been a fixture in the community since the 1980s, and maintaining its operation during the renovation for two important benefits: a) generating revenue to cover rent and utlilities during renovation, and b) keeping the customer base engaged and introducing them to the Agia Sophia

DOW Assembly 2019 23 Delegate Book 2 Outreach and Charitable Activities The past Nativity and Pascha we obtained a list of 848 Orthodox and Oriental Christians living in Central Oregon. From it we created a mailing that brought in three Orthodox families who did not previously know there is an Orthodox parish in Bend. Outreach is the key motivation for launching Agia Sophia. The parish will move from its current well-hidden facility to being co-located with the coffeeshop/bookstore. Agia Sophia is the first ‘boutique retail business’ opening in Bend’s newly declared Central District expansion of downtown. Located on the number two East-West arterial, 4 blocks from the ‘walking area’ of downtown, we are ideally suited to become a highly visible and desirable new stop for coffee, books and community events. To date we have progressed through the following: • Initial funding of $45,000 and planning to convert a historic bookstore and remodeling to add a full coffeehouse operation and place of worship • Securing in-kind donors for architectural & engineering work, and partial donation of Plumbing, Electrical, Framing & Finish Carpentry, etc. • Permit Applications, with all plans, engineering assessments and other documents, have been worked on since May, and the Building Permit is finally within a couple weeks of being issued. • Partial remodeling, including framing, HVAC, finish carpentry and fixtures in areas not impeding the building permit inspection process (e.g., ADA Restroom & Kitchen concrete work, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, etc.) is being worked on while manning the existing bookstore. • Limited operation of the Bookstore is generating $3,000 per month, which offsets all monthly rent and facility costs, and is on pace to continue for another month or two. • Sourcing for the coffeehouse offering (coffee roasted by Fr. Michael, who serves at the Goldendale Monastery, as well as a local roaster) has begun and we already have a bookstack filled with books from Orthodox monasteries and presses. Major Challenges Faced Building the parish life in Bend faces challenges that will simply take more time: • The beauty and outdoor life of Bend is a distraction. Many people here make the lame-claim that they get their spiritual experience in the mountains, rivers, lakes and forests of Central Oregon • No ‘core’ membership with a deep Orthodox formation. Virtually all members are converts, with only a couple cradle Orthodox, who previously were marginal in their participation in Orthodox parish life. Some of the simplest traditions and understanding that make up an Orthodox ethos are simply unknown. • Converts with little exposure to Orthodoxy. Most members have a deep imprint of their previous Protestant framework that serves as their natural base-line or remains their fallback, even with their adopted overlay of understanding and enthusiasm for Orthodoxy – one example: the fact most all only attend Sundays and simply never make Saturday Vespers, early Matins, weekday services and activities, or even

DOW Assembly 2019 24 Delegate Book 2 Major Feast Days that are not on Sunday a priority. • The beauty of Orthodox Worship. We talk about it, share our experience, but it is barely achievable in our current situation. The physical limitations are being addressed with a plan to emphasize a new worship space with a new iconostasis and all new icons. However, we are in the early building stage for basic readers’ skills. The choir lead by Mat. Joanna, still lacks a musically cohesive core. • Critical Mass is a concept that affects all the challenges above, and we are slowly making progress. On top of the slow growth through catechizing new people, several visitors have declared their intention to move to Bend finding St. Jacob’s fulfilling their prerequisite of having an Orthodox parish. Agia Sophia Coffeehouse and Bookstore requires my own ‘more than full time’ efforts, and the commitment of a half dozen parish volunteers on a somewhat limited basis. The benefit will come from leveraging its place in the community as a platform for introducing potential converts to Orthodoxy. We are blessed that parishioners are supportive and hope for the best, even when not personally engaged. During the first years of operation, it will be critical that others are inspired to take up the work and we ‘own it’, so to speak, on an all-parish level. Built into the Agia Sophia project is the understanding that this is a steppingstone to growth, and that we intend to outgrow it and move into a true Church building. Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020 • October 2019 should see the official opening of the Agia Sophia Coffeehouse and Bookstore. My full focus is on getting the coffeehouse & bookstore operating as soon as possible. • December 2019 is our target for moving in and holding our first Divine Services. Once Agia Sophia is open, we can clear much of the rest of the space to build out our Temple. • Spring 2020 we will be fully active in the Bend event scene and representing Agia Sophia and Orthodoxy at street fairs, town events, etc.

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 12 19 29

Children (under 18) 6 9 8

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

DOW Assembly 2019 25 Delegate Book 2 Average Sunday Divine 18 22 24 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 14 16 20 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 5 5 6 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 6 4 5

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 4 1 5

1 Funerals 0 0 (at St Anne’s)

Marriages 0 0 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0 0 Church School/Number 0 0 0 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 10 (majority non- 10 10 Participating orthodox)

DOW Assembly 2019 26 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo

St Katherine of Alexandria Mission 2720 Loker Ave W, Suite C Carlsbad CA 92010

Clergy Rev. Dr. Andrew Cuneo (Rector), Very Rev. Jerome Cwiklinsky, Very Rev. Peter Carmichael

Committees/Societies Brotherhood (Bible Study, book group, archery, sailing, monastery trips, camping, hiking, home improvement, bonfires, etc.) Sisterhood (Book group, vestments, flowers, weekly meal teams, etc.) Strategic Plan Committee, Land Search Committee

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities 1. Reboot of Church School this autumn 2. Visit of “Softener of Evil Hearts Icon” from Moscow 3. Two participants in Diaconal Vocations Training Week in Santa Rosa – we need a Deacon!

Outreach and Charitable Activities -Regular volunteers at La Posada Homeless Ministry, 40 Days for Life, San Diego Walk for Life -Charitable Support: Project Mexico, OCMC, St Petersburg Hospice, Diocesan Monasteries, Orthodox Prison Ministry Major Challenges Faced 1. Affordable Real Estate for future church 2. Increasing rent in present site 3. Adding staff beyond the Rector

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

1. Parish Pilgrimage to Holy Land/St Katherine Monastery May 2020

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Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 55 62 69

Children (under 18) 39 38 42

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 97 99 113 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 61 67 73 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 55 56 64 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 7 13 12

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 3 4 12

Funerals 1 0 0

Marriages 1 1 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 1 0 0

DOW Assembly 2019 28 Delegate Book 2 Church School/Number 14 n/a 10 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 10 8 10 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 29 Delegate Book 2 DOW PARISH ANNUAL REPORT for the 2019 Diocesan Assembly

Parish Name and Address Photo Sts. Cyril & Methodius Orthodox Church 2956 Cohasset Rd Chico, CA. 95973

Clergy Rev. Priest Ian Shipley Rev Dcn. David Greenfield

Committees/Societies Parish council, Youth group, Choir, Adult Education, and Catechumen class.

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Hosted Orthodox Life School

Had a visit with a presentation from Nathan Hoppe and family, Missionaries to Albania

Celebrated three weddings all young members from our Parish

Outreach and Charitable Activities Sponsoring OCMC family in Albania, St Innocents Orphanage Christmas gift program, 6th St Youth center, and St. John's Monastery. Major Challenges Faced

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020 Celebrating Parish Feast day with a visit from Archbishop Benjamin

DOW Assembly 2019 30 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 56 62 71

Children (under 18) 19 21 25

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 65 68 68 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 40 50 50 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 27 27 26 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 4 0 3

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 5 3 0

Funerals 0 0 3

Marriages 1 0 3

Receptions into Orthodoxy 3 0 1

Church School/Number Enrolled 12 15 15

Adult Education/Number 25 30 30 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo JOY OF ALL WHO SORROW ORTHODOX CHURCH 4145 Sepulveda Boulevard Culver City, California 90230

Clergy Archpriest John Tomasi

Committees/Societies Icon Writer’s Club (bimonthly) Writer’s Club (monthly) Studies in the Faith (weekly) Prison Ministry (monthly)

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Icon Workshop. Russian Dinner. Visit of Hawaiian Myrrh-streaming Icon of the Mother of God

Outreach and Charitable Activities Prison Ministry (monthly) Orthodox Christian Fellowship (weekly) Studies in the Faith (weekly) Feeding the homeless (continuous) Major Challenges Faced Our main challenge has been trying to find a new building to rent for the mission. The lease for our current location is ending and we will likely not have the option of remaining. Renting a new location in the same general area, or staying if that becomes an option, will require our rent to double.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020 20th Anniversary of the Mission: November 6, 2019. 20th Anniversary of the Rector’s priestly ministry in the OCA: November 11, 2019.

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Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 55 70-100 150

Children (under 18) 25 30 42

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 55-75 75 75 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 40 70 70-100 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 10-12 10-12 10-12 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 20 19 8

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 4 20 3

Funerals 2 2 1

Marriages 0 0 1

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 3 2

Church School/Number 12-14 14-16 25 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 25 30 30 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 33 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo St Mark the Evangelist Orthodox Mission 140 Russell Ranch LN Great Falls, Mt 59405

Clergy Fr M Andrew Moore

Committees/Societies

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Formation of the Mission Reception of new members Introducing Orthodoxy to Community

Outreach and Charitable Activities

Major Challenges Faced Finding a suitable/affordable space for Liturgy

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

DOW Assembly 2019 34 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 27

Children (under 18) 1

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 27 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 19 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil N/A Attendance

Number of Catechumens 5

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 7

Funerals 0

Marriages 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 13

Church School/Number 0 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 27 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 35 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo St Moses the Strong Orthodox Mission Currently meeting at Carroll College 1601 N. Benton Ave, Helena, MT 59625 Mailing: Robert Holter, 8220 Finch

Drive, Helena, MT 59602

Clergy Local Priest in Charge: Fr. David Morrison (Bozeman, MT) Reader Christos (Robert) Holter Under DOW Mission Diocese: Dean Fr. Matthew Tate

Committees/Societies Parish Council, Choir, Kids Gatherings

DOW Assembly 2019 36 Delegate Book 2 Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Formalized a parish council, with on-going work to update original by-laws; Summer internship with increased services and communications growth; Wonderful weekend with our Archbishop Benjamin, and another later with our Dean, Fr. Matthew Tate

Outreach and Charitable Activities Allocating money and gifts regularly to local charities, sent money to CA parish impacted by the fires, generous gift to St. Tikhon summer intern

Major Challenges Faced Our current meeting location (a local Catholic university) is limiting our usage of their facility, enough that we are looking for a place to move to—this is a recent development, so we are talking, looking, and praying for a place to go. The mission community, and core, grew a lot through the summer intern experience. This year we have received and felt the blessing of great support and guidance from our dean and Bishop. Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020 NA *NOTE: Fr. David serves the parish monthly with Friday evening Vespers, parish council and other meetings, Saturday Liturgy and Fellowship Meal following. The mission tries to do regular Typika meetings on the other weekends. The Mission also works to get together for occasion classes, kids time (learning about a saint, or a service project), choir practices, and mission events.

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 20 22 34

Children (under 18) 5 6 11

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 18 24 27 Liturgy Attendance*

DOW Assembly 2019 37 Delegate Book 2 Average Sunday Divine 12 13 22 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 6 10 9 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 0 0 0

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 0 0 0

Funerals 0 0 0

Marriages 0 0 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0 0

Church School/Number 0 0 0 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 4 4 7 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo St George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church 17323 Main Street Hesperia, CA 92345

Mailing Address: Saint George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church P.O. Box 400504 Hesperia, CA 92340

Clergy Archpriest Mathew Tate, Acting Rector Deacon George Berni, attached

Committees/Societies Parish Council Altar Servers Sunday School Adult Education/Bible Study group

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities • Annual Parish Dinner • Nuns from St Barbara Monastery visit for Holy Week and Pascha • Overnight Camp-out for our children at St Barbara Monastery

Outreach and Charitable Activities

Major Challenges Faced While we are waiting a new priest to be permanently assigned, our parish faces the challenge of keeping the community together. We have a priest serving regularly twice a month and are meeting for Reader’s services on the other Sundays. In addition, we are trying to meet at least one Saturday evening a month for a social gathering (eg a game night, discussions, etc) at the hall. Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

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Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 34 36 41

Children (under 18) 11 16 20

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 40 37 42 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 31 28 36 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 9 7 9 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 0 0 0

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 0 1 0

Funerals 1 1 1

Marriages 1 0 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0 1

Church School/Number 8 9 14 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 20 10 12 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo

Holy Ascension Mission 28-1678 Old Mamalahoa Hwy. Honomu, Hi. 96728

Clergy

V. Rev. Matthew Tate, P.I.C.

Committees/Societies

Building and repair committee. Fund raising committee. Choir

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

Continued upgrades and improvements to the building, especially the addition of and apartment for visiting clergy.

Outreach and Charitable Activities

Major Challenges Faced

The need for a resident priest

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

None

DOW Assembly 2019 41 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count - - 14

Children (under 18) - - 7

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy - - 22 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy - - 18 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil - - 8 Attendance

Number of Catechumens - - 0

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms - - 0

Funerals - - 0

Marriages - - 1

Receptions into Orthodoxy - - 1

Church School/Number Enrolled N/A N/A N/A

Adult Education/Number N/A N/A N/A Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo

St. Juvenaly Mission P.O. Box 4631 Kailua-Kona, HI. 96745 (meeting at St. Paul Church, 79-7234 St. Paul Road, Honalo, HI)

Clergy

V. Reverend George Gray, attached

Committees/Societies

Mission Council Choir

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

After a year of no resident priest and occasional visits by Mainland clergy, as of July 1, 2019, St. Juvenaly is served regularly by Fr. George who has retired to the Big Island.

Outreach and Charitable Activities

Major Challenges Faced

Distance. Our faithful live in three main areas of the Big Island...Kona (w), Waimea (n), Hilo (e)...each about an hour away from the other two. We've divided up the locations for the schedule of Divine Services so as to be accessibe to as many congregants as possible — with the Kona area St. Paul's Church as our basecamp. This works for the present, but St. Juvenaly looks forward to identifying and obtaining a permanent site.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

DOW Assembly 2019 43 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 15 15 23

Children (under 18) 7 7 4

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 18 18 28 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 14 14 22 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 7 7 8 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 2 1 1

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 2 - -

Funerals - - -

Marriages - 1 1

Receptions into Orthodoxy 1 1 1

Church School/Number Enrolled - - -

Adult Education/Number - - 10 Participating

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Parish Name and Address

St. Silouan Orthodox Mission 506 J St. Marysville, CA 95991

Clergy Archpriest Andrew Jacobs, Priest-in-Charge

Committees/Societies St. Romanos Choir

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Finding a viable mission space in late 2018, and completely refinishing it from a disused retail space (tearing out walls, building walls, sound proofing, flooring, Altar and soleas, coffee hour room, full iconostasis)

Prayer; establishing a full Liturgical cycle including weekday feasts

Getting word out, prayer, gathering faithful

Charitable Outreach Activities

Visiting area handicapped, and more to come as we settle in and, by the Grace of God, continue to grow.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

St. Silouan Feast Day September 24 each year

Grand opening in Sept./October

Great Feasts

DOW Assembly 2019 45 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Calendar September Year 2017 Year 2018 1, 2019 Active Members Count ______25 __ N/A N/A 7 Children (Under 18) January 1 Reported for Reported for Through Calendar Calendar September Year 2017 Year 2018 1 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy N/A N/A 18 Attendance

Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 16 Communicants ______N/A N/A _

10

Average Saturday Vigil Attendance

Number of Catechumens N/A N/A 4

January 1 Reported for Reported for Through Calendar Calendar September Year 2017 Year 2018 1 2019 N/A N/A 2 Baptisms

N/A N/A 0 Funerals

N/A N/A 0 Marriages

N/A N/A 4 Receptions into Orthodoxy

N/A N/A 0 Church School/Number Enrolled

N/A N/A 5 Adult Education /Number Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo

St. Mary Magdalene Church 1635 Shaffer Road Atwater, CA 95301

Clergy

Archpriest Lawrence Gaudreau Reader Mark Doiel

Committees/Societies

Myrrhbearing Women Sisterhood

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

Blessing of New Church 3 Baptisms on Holy Saturday 1st Paschal Service in New Church

Outreach and Charitable Activities

"Angel Tree" Toys for children of prisoners Local Pro-Life group Merced Food bank

Major Challenges Faced

Getting new church up to date and code Death of our beloved choir director to cancer

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

Installation of New Iconostasis

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Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 21 24 26

Children (under 18) 7 8 9

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 25 27 27 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 21 23 23 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 7 10 10 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 0 2 1

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 2 0 4

Funerals 0 0 1

Marriages 0 0 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0 4

Church School/Number Enrolled 9 8 8

Adult Education/Number 7 9 9 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 48 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo ANNUNCIATION PARISH 13515 SE RUSK ROAD MIWLAUKIE, OREGON 97222 Clergy V. REV. FR. MATTHEW TATE, RECTOR V. REV. FR. KEVIN LIEN, ASSISTANT V. REV. FR. NICHOLAS LETTER, RETIRED V. REV. FR. JOHN MANCANTELLI, RETIRED FR. DN. JOHN JENSEN FR. DN. CUTHBURT DOWNS Committees/Societies NORMAL

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Hosting “Catechism of the Good Shephard” workshop and beginning level 2 classes. Hosting Mission Deanery Retreat 26 Baptisms at Pascha

Outreach and Charitable Activities Back Pack Buddies Human Solutions Refugee Outreach

Major Challenges Faced Zeitgiest of the times. Completing permits for remodel. Space

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

Remodel to begin very soon. Mission Deanery Retreat Icon Workshops

DOW Assembly 2019 49 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 222 260 270

Children (under 18) 100 122 110

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 220 245 270 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 200 225 250 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 65 68 68 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 3 18 10

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 25 28 29

Funerals 2 3 4

Marriages 2 4 6

Receptions into Orthodoxy 12 0 2

Church School/Number 75 75 75 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 75 75 75 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 50 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo St. Patrick Orthodox Mission 358 NE 12th Street Newport, OR 97365

Clergy Archpriest Stephen Soot Subdeacon Andrew Childs

Committees/Societies Event Planning Committee

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Given St. Patrick of Ireland as the parish’s patron saint New hand-painted icons for the iconostasis Fellowship event with the Lutheran congregation/landlords

Outreach and Charitable Activities Meal boxes for the homeless

Major Challenges Faced Locating a place of worship that is used exclusively by the mission. Evangelizing effectively without the benefit of a resident priest. Conducting the choir without an experienced musician

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

Visit by Archbishop Benjamin on Saturday, November 23, 2019 Blessing of the animals event in 2020

DOW Assembly 2019 51 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 0 14 16

Children (under 18) 0 0 0

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 0 12 14 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 0 12 14 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 0 0 0 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 0 2 2

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 0 1 1

Funerals 0 0 0

Marriages 0 1 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0 0

Church School/Number 0 0 0 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 0 12 14 Participating

St Patrick Mission, Newport, Oregon DOW Assembly 2019 52 Delegate Book 2 DOW PARISH ANNUAL REPORT for the 2019 Diocesan Assembly

Parish Name and Address Photo

St Tikhon, Enlightener of North America, Mission 19035 E. Plaza Drive Parker, Colorado 80134

Clergy

Priest Alexander Vallens, Rector Deacon John Manutes Subdeacon Paul Farley

Committees/Societies

- Strategic Plan Committee

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

- visit of Archbishop Benjamin, first time for patronal feast - 3 adult Baptisms & 1 Chrismation - new liturgical furniture, including inherited iconostasis from St. Elijah Mission & Holy Table from Ss. Constantine & Helen Church

Outreach and Charitable Activities

- “charity of the month” to support 1 local, 1 monastery, 1 (inter)national Orthodox charity per quarter (average >$500 alms per month beyond regular budget) - Feed My Starving Children (annual meal packing event at local UMC) - choir performed at “Interfaith Night of Music” hosted by local LDS parish

Major Challenges Faced

- church school suspended due to lack of students - deacon unable to serve for several months due to serious skiing accident

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

- 5th anniversary of official establishment of Mission (30 September) - 7th anniversary of 1st Divine Liturgy (9 December) - 4th anniversary of move into current space (January) - Patronal Feast (7 April)

DOW Assembly 2019 53 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 16 16 16

Children (under 18) 7 7 5

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 23 24 25 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 18 18 20 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 8 10 10 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 1 6 5

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 1 0 3

Funerals 1 0 0

Marriages 0 1 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0 1

Church School/Number Enrolled 7 7 0

Adult Education/Number 0 0 10 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo St. Susanna Orthodox Church 10825 Robinwood Lane Sonora, CA 95370

Clergy Priest Joseph Ramos Sdbn. Nicolas Teshin Sbdn. Tikhon Everly

Committees/Societies N/A

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities We had the joy of having Archbishop Benjamin “burn our mortgage" for us in December of 2018. We completely painted the inside of our Temple and put stars on the ceiling. We are just now finishing renovating the bathroom and kitchen of the Church facility.

Outreach and Charitable Activities This year we have two parishioners who are participating in OCMC outreaches to Alaska and Guatemala. We also have a Church Rummage and Bake sale every Fall that provides great exposure of our Church to the community. We also contribute to the local pregnancy center and Inter-faith charity. Major Challenges Faced We had a pipe burst in our kitchen that flooded half of our building (study area, Church Office, bathroom and Fellowship Hall) on the day our Archbishop was coming to visit! With help from our parishioners (and the insurance company) we were able to get everything back in working order and looking better than ever. Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020 20th Anniversary Celebration in December 2019.

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Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 20 22 32

Children (under 18) 4 4 4

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 20 25 18 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 17 18 16 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 10 10 7 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 0 1 2

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 0 0 1

Funerals 0 0 0

Marriages 2 0 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 1 1

Church School/Number Enrolled 3 0 0

Adult Education/Number 10 10 8 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 56 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo St. Luke Orthodox Christian Church C/O Fr. Timothy Wilkinson 16014 N. Glencrest Spokane, WA 99208 Clergy Archpriest Timothy Wilkinson, Rector

Committees/Societies Choir – Mka. Marie Wilkinson, Director. A choir of five to seven people leads congregational singing. We are fortunate that we musical people in our mission. Altar Servers – Two Altar Servers faithfully fulfill their duties each week. Assembly/Disassembly volunteers – our church structure is assembled from materials in a closet each week. Assembly and disassembly takes about an hour. Artisans – We have several members and inquirers who have liturgical arts capabilities, including vestment-making, woodworking, and musical composition.

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Obtaining Iconostasis from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Flagstaff and other liturgical items. Starting the Mission on September 9, 2018. First visit of Archbishop Benjamin in February 2019.

Outreach and Charitable Activities Vespers Open House on July 27th. 55 people in attendance Fall 2018 “Pumpkin Train” Celebration. 15 children. Website, Instagram and Church fair participation. Newspaper article highlighting first Pascha: https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/apr/25/new-eastern-orthodox-christian-church- will-celebra/ Major Challenges Faced No major challenges in the first year. A time of peace and joy.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

DOW Assembly 2019 57 Delegate Book 2 Archbishop Benjamin’s visit to St. Luke, October 12 and 13. Archbishop Benjamin’s lecture at Whitworth University, October 14.

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 7 15

Children (under 18) 2 7

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 18 30 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 12 23 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 3 5 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 0 4

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 0

Funerals 0

Marriages 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0

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Adult Education/Number 0 12 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 59 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo St John the Evangelist Orthodox Mission 916 S. 52nd St Tempe, AZ 85281 (Renting Commercial Space)

Clergy Fr Andre Paez, Priest for mission started serving July 1st 2013. (6 year Anniversary 7-1-2019) Sbdn Steven Robinson Reader Basil Gould Committees/Societies Parish Council, Men’s Group, Women’s Group, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Ministry, St. Maximus Scouting Society, Greg Neller Greeter Society, Flower Team, Hospitality Teams, Audio / Video Team

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities 1. Events: Fr. John Behr 2-22-19, Fr. Andrew Cuneo 3-8-19, Fr. Lawrence Margitich Choir 6-1-19, & coordinated other Valley wide events at sister Orthodox parishes 2. Plugged into GOA Clergy Peer Group, 3. Valley wide youth events and All Saint Camp (GOA) 6-2 to 6-8-19

Outreach and Charitable Activities Maggie’s Place, Andre House, Tempe I-Help, Feed My Starving Children, OCMC, Project Mexico, IOCC

Major Challenges Faced 3 years left on lease, low savings in bank for down payment, our membership growth is stagnant.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

We celebrate our Patronal Feast (9/26) on 9/28-9/29 with Bishop Daniel this year and in 2020 with Bishop Benjamin. In the fall we begin the first part of our Catechumen classes and the second part prior to Great Lent.

DOW Assembly 2019 60 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 77 73 76

Children (under 18) 34 29 42

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 85 85 84 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 70 70 71 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 25 15 12 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 5 2 15

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 12 11 3

Funerals 1 0 0

Marriages 0 1 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 1 0 0

Church School/Number 20 18 16 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 15 16 10 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo Holy Apostles Orthodox Mission 3214 N Street Vancouver, WA 98663

Clergy Priest Michael Rozdilski – Rector Dn Alexei Konjenov – Assigned Dn Alexander Ivkin – Assigned Dn Mark Story – Attached Committees/Societies Parish Council Church School Catechesis/Adult Education

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities • Ordination of Fr Dn Alexei Konjenov to the Holy Diaconate on • Ordination of Fr Dn Alexaner Ivkin to the Holy Diaconate • Assignment of Fr Michael Rozdilski (August 2019)

Outreach and Charitable Activities

Major Challenges Faced 2018 was a year of sorrow and difficult change for the parish. Our beloved Matushka Mary fell asleep in the Lord in February. In November, Fr Athanasius Shaw who was serving as our interim pastor also fell asleep in the Lord. Throughout the year, the parish has worked to maintain the life and action of its community while waiting for a new priest. Now that Fr Michael has been assigned, our biggest challenge is to re-establish our property search committee and locate a larger property to address over-crowding at our current location and continue to grow our expanding mission.

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Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 40 45 45

Children (under 18) 60 56 60

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 85 88 95 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 70 75 80 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 25 20 25 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 2 6 12

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 3 2 8

Funerals 0 0 1

Marriages 0 0 1

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Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0 1

Church School/Number 50 40 35 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 5 2 5 Participating

Parish Name Holy Apostles Orthodox Mision – Vancouver Page 3 of 3 DOW Assembly 2019 64 Delegate Book 2 REPORT OF THE PACIFIC CENTRAL DEANERY FOR THE DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY 2019

Your Eminence, Your Grace, Members of the Diocesan Council, Reverend Fathers, Devout Deacons, and Esteemed Lay Delegates,

Glory to Jesus Christ!

The Pacific Central Deanery continues to grow and prosper by the grace of Almighty God, and due to the self-sacrificial love and pastoral care shown to us by our beloved Archbishop BENJAMIN and his co-laborer for our salvation Bishop DANIEL. May God grant them many and blessed years!

The Pacific Central Deanery is blessed by its proximity to our beloved Hierarch, Archbishop Benjamin, and his historic and God-pleasing cathedral in San Francisco. Our cathedral, parishes and monasteries include Holy Trinity Cathedral in San Francisco, St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church in Berkeley, Nativity of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church in Menlo Park, Christ the Saviour Russian Orthodox Church in San Francisco, Holy Myrrhbearing Women Russian Orthodox Church in West Sacramento, St. Innocent Orthodox Church in Pleasanton, St. Michael Orthodox Church in Concord, the Monastery of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco (men's monastery) in Manton, St. Seraphim/Protection of the Virgin Orthodox Church, Santa Rosa, Monastery of the Holy Assumption, Calistoga (a Women's Monastery), the Skete of Our Lady of Kazan (Women's Monastery), Santa Rosa; St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, San Anselmo; Elevation of the Holy Cross, Sacramento; St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Saratoga; St Christina of Tyre in Fremont, St Innocent Orthodox Church in Eureka, and (at least historically,) Holy Trinity Chapel, Fort Ross.

We are blessed to have vibrant parishes with dedicated and Christ-loving pastors, and devout, hardworking laypeople. We have 3 new priests – Priest Nicholas Carr at St. Seraphim in Santa Rosa, Priest Peter Fermeglia in Concord, and Priest Augustine Lewton in Pleasanton. We had two priests leaving – Fr. Michael Regan, our dear friend and concelebrant who has

DOW Assembly 2019 65 Delegate Book 2 retired and moved to Oregon, and Fr. John Karcher, who has taken a new assignment in Portland. We will miss you!!

As always we thank God that we have a clergy brotherhood that truly loves each other. We have made a concerted effort to visit each others’ parishes for Altar Feasts or other important occasions. The Archbishop has also gathered us together for prayer, food and fellowship: once during Great Lent, and once during Bright Week. He provides the food for us and our families. (The second gathering has better food!)

The Deanery enjoys an annual Labor Day picnic for all OCA clergy and families that reside within the territory of the Deanery. (All Mission Deanery clergy are always invited to everything.) It normally takes place at Lake Elizabeth in Fremont, and consists of a pot-luck, the grilling of various proteins, story-telling, networking, occasionally the singing of camp songs, and/or folk songs. We ordinarily get 10 – 15 clergy families, along with the Archbishop.

Our St. Eugene’s Summer Camp for kids was a roaring success again this year. For the past two years the Camp has been held at Sugar Pine Christian Camps, in the piney mountains above Oakhurst, California, near Yosemite. Due to the God-pleasing, yet exhausting efforts of Archpriest Michael Anderson, (director,) and Kathy Pieracci (co-directrix & treasurer), and MANY others, our one-week Camp was both spiritually rewarding AND lots of fun for our nearly 70 kids! Sadly, both Fr. Michael and Kathy announced that this would be their last year. Fr. Andrew Smith agreed to be next year’s interim director. Huzzah!

Your Servant in Christ,

Archpriest Basil Rhodes - Dean

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Parish Name and Address Photo Saint John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church 1900 Essex Street Berkeley, CA 94703 www.stjohnthebaptistberkeley.org

Clergy Priest Edward Henderson Committees/Societies Parish Council Building Committee Parish Sisterhood Parish Education Committee Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities 1. January 2019- installation of new icon of Hieromartyr Nicholas (Chernyshev) and his daughter Martyr Barbara (+1918) 2. July 2019-Hierarchal Visit of His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin 3. September 2019-Fr. Edward’s trip to Russia to receive relics of Hieromartyr Nicholas (Chernyshev) and his daughter Martyr Barbara from His Eminence, Metropolitan Victorin of Izhevsk and Urdmurtia Outreach and Charitable Activities The parish has made significant financial contributions to various institutions, organizations, and charities including: all three OCA seminaries, several monastic communities,IOCC, OCMC, FOCUS North America, and the Alameda County Food Bank

Major Challenges Faced

DOW Assembly 2019 67 Delegate Book 2 Our parish continues its ministry to both the Russian Orthodox and greater Orthodox community in the East San Francisco Bay. Services are carried out in both in English and Church Slavonic. Under the direction of Anastasia Klimko, the choir continues to improve and expand its repertoire. We have recently learned that there are between 200-300 Orthodox Guatemalans livings in the East Bay, who are without a parish. There is interest in the parish of reaching out to these people, despite limited Spanish language resources. The parish earns most of its income from rental properties (4 apartments, 2 houses). However, our buildings are in constant need of repair and maintenance. Most of our parishioners live neither in Berkeley or Oakland, but in or around Walnut Creek, Concord, and Pleasant Hill. Perhaps it is time to consider relocating? Catechetical classes will be offered in the Fall in both English and Russian. Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020 Nothing to report

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Fair Share Membership Count 37 36 36

Children (under 18) 7 7 5

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 45 50 49 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 17 24 26 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 18 20 19 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 4 3 4

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

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Funerals 3 0 1

Marriages 0 0 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 2 1 3

Church School/Number Enrolled 0 0 0

Adult Education/Number 10 15 0 Participating

Page !3 of ! 3 DOW Assembly 2019 69 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church 2425 Olivera Road Concord, CA 94520 (Mailing Address: P.O.Box 728, Concord, CA 94522-0728 Clergy Rev. Peter (Charles Sergio) Fermeglia

Committees/Societies Women’s Group Flower Committee Welcoming Committee Buildings and grounds Committee Prosphora Committee Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Retirement of Archpriest Michael Regan Festivities for St Nicholas Day Baptism of the Catechumens at Pascha

Outreach and Charitable Activities Organization of Food Collection for Contra Costa Food Bank Charitable Collection for the victims of the fires in paradise, CA Establishing a relationship with a sister mission parish in Uganda via Fr. Simon Menya

Major Challenges Faced Incorporating the parish anew after discovery of its dissolution by the State. Cleaning up the facilities Renovating the Temple(ongoing)

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

Episcopal Visitation by His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin, on the titular feast of the parish anticipated on November 2, 2019

DOW Assembly 2019 70 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 37 37 46

Children (under 18) 6 6 12

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 23 24 48 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 15 16 31 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 6 6 9 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 1 4 5

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 1 4 3

Funerals 0 0 0

Marriages 0 0 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 2 0

Church School/Number 0 0 12 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 0 0 4 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo

St Innocent Orthodox Church | 939 F Street | Eureka CA 95501

Clergy

Fr Laurent Cleenewerck, Rector

Committees/Societies

- Brotherhood - Sisterhood - Building and Grounds - Education and Outreach - Fundraising and Special Events

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

- Special collections for special needs in Eureka and overseas (Africa) - Organizing pilgrimage cruise to Alaska - Monthly Brotherhood Meetings held for first year

Outreach and Charitable Activities

- Bi-monthly classes / bible studies - Annual Food and Dance Festival - Special collections for special needs in Eureka and overseas (Africa)

Major Challenges Faced

- Local employment and general state of area - Demographics - General effect of cultural and political environment

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

N/A

DOW Assembly 2019 72 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 38 42 38

Children (under 18) 19 15 15

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 35 35 35 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 30 30 30 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 10 10 10 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 1 4 4

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 4 3 3

Funerals 1 0 1

Marriages 1 0 1

Receptions into Orthodoxy 2 0 2

Church School/Number Enrolled 10 12 10

Adult Education/Number 8 10 8 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo St. Christina of Tyre Church (2004)

Worship location: Mail/Offices: 3721 Parish Ave 3612 Peralta Blvd Fremont, CA 94536 Fremont, CA 94536 [email protected] 510-739-0908 www.stchristinaorthodox.org

Clergy Archpriest K. Michael Anderson, Rector

Archpriest George Masters, Attached

Deacon Dennis Milligan, Attending & Serving with Blessing

Committees/Societies There are various regular ministries in which people are involved including: Altar Servers Church School Hosting Fellowship Hour Bell (Bowl) Ringing Cleaning/landscaping Hours readers Bookstore Decorators Library (online catalogue) Building Committee Epistle readers Parish Council Choir Events/Fundraising Prosphora Bakers Charities Greeters Communication (formerly Web Presence) Youth Ministry Beautification Pray-ers -- Members commit to offering prayers for those on our community prayer list weekly Most ministries have a coordinator who facilitates the group by way of e-mail lists maintained as part of our website and/or phone calls. Since October 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

1. This year primary highlight (other than our Paschal and other festal celebrations) was participating and having a booth at the Fremont Festival of the Arts (see Outreach section).

2. This past year has been a year to do a variety of long overdue and much need construction projects. The church temple received new exterior windows and French doors (we can even open them now!), fixed siding on the front of the building, and was repainted. We are currently in the process of having new flooring installed in the nave of the church temple.

3. This year we held our Annual Banquet in February and it is always a wonderful evening with people reporting such positive experiences from attending. Outreach and Charitable Activities

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Outreach 1. This year we had a presence at Fremont’s Festival of the Arts which draws approximately 400,000 people each year. We created and set up a booth in the Business Marketplace area and were able to do so at a reduced non-profit rate. The booth was designed to give people the opportunity to interact with various parts of it including a “Prayer Corner” where people could go in a screened area to pray. While we were not thronged with people, there were a number of people who came and prayed or asked parish members to pray with them. Other people did take time looking at various displays we had up in the booth. It was, overall, a very constructive and fruitful enterprise and we are planning on doing it again next year. 2. Beginning in the Fall we offer a “Orthodox Christianity 101” Class. It attracts non-Orthodox who do not know the teachings of the Church as well as Orthodox Christians who are looking for a “refresher” in the basics of the Faith. We advertise this locally in the Tri- City area. 3. Our weekly “Father’s Cafe” held on Tuesdays from 10-11:30am has proven to be an excellent place for inquirers/seekers to come and get a first taste of the life of the Church. This is a very informal gathering of coffee and tea that begins and ends with prayer, has a short spiritual reading, and allows attendees to ask questions, discuss all kinds of issues of the day, or converse about their favorite movies. Either Fr. Michael or parishioners will offer church tours to newcomers. 4. In October we held our annual Open House, Community Yard Sale & Bake Sale to encourage people to come, meet the community and perhaps learn about the Orthodox Church. People brought items from their homes to sell and baked all kinds of tasty treats to sell. We had DVDs about the Orthodox Church running in different places. Our bookstore is open and available to visitors. We had someone in the church temple to greet people and give impromptu tours to folks who wanted to come and see. 5. On the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt we annually hold an “Old World Bake Sale” for which parishioners made ethnic treats. Since our community is so ethnically diverse, we had baked goods from many ethnic backgrounds. We advertised in the local newspapers and had an excellent turnout from both Orthodox Christians in the area (many of whom had not known there was a church in Fremont) as well as non-Orthodox who were very interested in the ethnic goodies. We are finding that people are returning from year to year and are looking for the ads.

Charities 1. We continue to serve lunch the first Saturday of every month at the ABODE Tri- Cities Sunrise Village Homeless shelter in Fremont. 2. Each month, the parish sends financial support to the Kazan Skete in Santa Rosa. This is a line item in the budget that is supplemented by a charities collection box that is always out on our “welcome table” or on the food table during our fellowship hour. 3. We have a Local Needs/Good Samaritan Fund to help people in the community. 4. We are participants in the local Tri-Cities Volunteers' Food Drive collecting healthy nonperishable foods for people in need in Fremont, Newark and Union City. 5. We regularly collect supplies (“proteins”) for the members of the military in coordination with Blue Star Moms. 6. We have drives for school supplies & Christmas presents to help the children of our local ABODE family homeless shelter here in Fremont as well as other local agencies and Orthodox institutions which serve children such as St. Herman’s Seminary, 7. We are a participant and supporter of the annual IOCC Benefit Dinner in the Bay Area. Collections Throughout the year we hold collections for various ministries taking place in our Diocese, the DOW Assembly 2019 75 DelegatePage Book 2 of 24

Orthodox Church in America and the Orthodox Church worldwide. These include: a Father’s Day benefit luncheon to contribute to the Gobezhe Goshu Home for the elderly in Ethiopia; a Mother’s Day collection to support our local St. Eugene’s youth camp:; a summer-time collection to support families at St. Herman’s Seminary in Alaska; a collection for the Orthodox Seminary in Africa in cooperation with the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC), a collection for Orthodox Christian Fellowship in connection with SCOBA's annual College Student Sunday in September.

Major Challenges Faced The Bay Area attracts people due to the job market and general appeal of Northern CA. However, when people get transferred for their work we also lose people. The cost of living in area also often leads people to relocate especially at retirement. Fortunately, we have also gained families by God’s grace and our various outreach efforts. Also traffic in the area is getting increasingly problematic. Throughout the week commutes to work are sometimes doubling. This effects people’s desire to get into their car to come to parish events. We are trying to respond to this by having our educational classes available to participate online. There is also a general reduced willingness among parishioners to take on responsibilities and projects. Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2017 to September 2018 Community “Retreat” – Nov 10th – Houria Krista West will be leading a one-day retreat entitled “” We will be inviting nearby Orthodox parishes as well as publicizing to the public in the Tri- City area.

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 77 68 68

Children (under 18) 26 20 16

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 70 61 60 Attendance

Average Sunday Divine Liturgy majority majority majority Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 23 17 16 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 0 0 2

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Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 7 4 1

Funerals 0 0 1

Marriages 0 0 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0 0

Church School/Number Enrolled 18 12 12

Adult Education/Number 26 20 15 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo

Nativity of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church 1220 Crane Street Menlo Park, CA 94025

Clergy

Reverend Andrew Smith, Rector

Committees/Societies

Parish Council St Elizabeth Sisterhood Church Slavonic Class Questions and Answers (Adult Ed) Church School OCF

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

Christmas Bazaar 2019 Hosting OCF post-Pascha BBQ Fr Andrew's participation in OCA delegation to Moscow Patriarchate

Outreach and Charitable Activities

St Eugene Camp Fundraiser St Petersburg Children's Hospice Lenten Charity Drive Drive for support of Orthodox Church in the Holy Land

Major Challenges Faced

Successfully encouraging active stewardship (proportional giving) Finding people who have the time and ability to volunteer Five active, participating families moving away in the past year Core of aging leadership

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

Christmas Bazaar (December 7th, 2019) Parish Feast Day September 21st, 2020

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Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 85 88 100

Children (under 18) 30 36 39

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 80 75 75 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 40 40 40 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 20 15 15-20 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 2 0 3

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 10 11 6

Funerals 5 4 0

Marriages 2 2 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0 0

Church School/Number Enrolled 25 20 20

Adult Education/Number 4-8 10 10 Participating

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St. Innocent Orthodox Church 1047 Serpentine Ln, Ste 300, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Clergy

Fr. Augustine Lewton

Committees/Societies

Care Committee, Choir, Church School, Ladies group

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities We made a large effort towards a fundraiser that was enjoyable and increased our visibility. St. Innocents has recently received a large donation that will allow the parish to pay off the mortgage by end of this fiscal year. We are now serving the Divine Liturgy for every Major Feast.

Outreach and Charitable Activities St. Innocent donates monthly to two our diocesan Monasteries. We collect and donate food and clothing supplies to the Livermore Homeless Refuge.

Major Challenges Faced The challenge of seeing an extremely stabilizing and longsuffering priest, Fr. John and the Karcher family, leave. We also lost the directorship of a very dynamic choir director. The parish is in a rebuilding stage on those particular fronts.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

We greatly anticipate His Eminence visiting us the weekend following the Diocesan Assembly. As well as a mortgage burning party preceding our Annual Parish Meeting.

DOW Assembly 2019 80 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 29 25 30

Children (under 18) 21 19

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy Attendance 42 45 47

Average Sunday Divine Liturgy Communicants 35 40 37

Average Saturday Vigil Attendance 10 12 12

Number of Catechumens 2 0 0

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 3 1 2

Funerals 0 0 0

Marriages 0 1 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 1 0 0

Church School/Number Enrolled 12 15 15

Adult Education/Number Participating 1 0 20

DOW Assembly 2019 81 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo Elevation of the Holy Cross Orthodox Church 9000 Jackson Rd., Sacramento, CA 95826

Mailing address: 2443 Fair Oaks Blvd #295, Sacramento, CA 95825

Clergy Priest Timothy Winegar (Rector) Archpriest Thomas Renfree (Associate Priest) Archpriest Andrew Jacobs (assigned) Mitred Archpriest Ian MacKinnon (retired) Archpriest David Fontes (retired) Archpriest Stephen Tumbas (retired, serving with blessing) Dn. Seraphim Bartneck (serving with blessing) Dn. Joseph Salonga (attached) Committees/Societies Archangel Michael Food Closet Flowers & Festal Decorations St. Xenia Project (serving local group home residents) Development Committee St. Romanos Choir Building Finance Committee Church School Homeschool Co-Op Adult Education Sunday Class Church Cleaning Orthodox Faith and Life Class (Wed. evenings) Coffee Hour Bookstore/Library Grounds/Landscaping Evangelism / Greeters Recycling Events Committee / Fundraisers Facilities Maintenance Since August 2018

Highlights of Top Three Activities • Holy Week and Pascha • Parish Feast Day and Archbishop’s Visit • Development Committee completing work on conceptual site plan and presenting recommendation to begin work on “Phase 1” site improvements next year.

Outreach and Charitable Activities Archangel Michael Food Closet – Serving over 60 families a month, with families receiving food assistance twice a month St. Xenia Project – serving local group home residents with essential supplies, regular visits, and Christmas gifts UC Davis OCF – college ministry Major Challenges Faced Our current worship space is nearing capacity on Sundays, and we recognize the need to move forward with our building program. However, project costs have remained the largest obstacle. We are in the process of conducting a stewardship education in preparation for our first phase of the building project. Making sure that the parish operating budget and stewardship generally does not suffer as a result of increased focus on the building program is a concern.

DOW Assembly 2019 82 Delegate Book 2 Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020 Parish Feast Day, September 14th Special Parish Meeting on Building Program, November 3rd Fundraiser events (Brewfest/BBQ, Wine Stroll, Christmas Around the World)

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 95 123 129

Children (under 18) 58 59 59

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 105 110 112 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 90 93 94 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 20 22 20 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 4 2 4

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 8 10 6

Funerals 1 0 0

Marriages 1 1 1

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Church School/Number 39 40 40 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 25 30 25 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 84 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (1956) 102 Ross Avenue San Anselmo, CA 94960

Clergy Archpriest Stephan Meholick Protodeacon George Golitzin

Committees/Societies The actual framework of the parish community can be broken down into eight ministries: Liturgy & Music, Temple Caretakers, Fellowship & Parish Service, Parish Operations, Education, Good Works & Community Outreach, Finance, and Maintenance & Capital Improvements. ALL Parish members are invited to become active participants of ministries and leaders of each group comprise the parish council.

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities We completely changed the venue of our booth at San Anselmo Country Fair Day. It used to function mainly as PR for our Bazaar. Now the focus is community outreach The booth also functions as a chapel and we even bring our 17th icon of St. Nicholas.

We inaugurated the next major phase of our ongoing iconography project with Dmitri Shkolnik.

We hosted His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon on the eve of the Sunday of Orthodoxy.

Outreach and Charitable Activities We host a local "12 step" meeting as well as the local community garden meetings at our facilities. We regularly support IOCC, OCMC, St. Eugene's Camp, Homeward Bound, the Marin Pregnancy Clinic, Faith in Practice, (a medical mission in Guatemala), St. Vincent De Paul Dining Room (local soup kitchen), Red Cloud Indian School, St. John's and Holy Assumption Monasteries and the Africa Education Fund. We invite the neighborhood twice a year to our outdoor square dances. Our church school children march in the annual town Country Fair Day parade accompanied by a float with icons and bell ringing. On Theophany we have a cross procession from the church through the center of town for the public blessing of San Anselmo Creek.

Major Challenges Faced

DOW Assembly 2019 85 Delegate Book 2 The enormously high cost of living forces many of the faithful to relocate in more affordable areas. Our greatest challenge is facing the complexities of an effective outreach to the local community around us while simultaneously ministering to the Slavs in the North Bay who come to St. Nicholas. No matter how much we downplay the "ethnic card," the neighborhood still sees us as the "Russian" church. Many seekers are reluctant to make a lifetime commitment to something that despite being so aesthetically compelling, nevertheless can be easily dismissed as "not for me" because it's labeled as "foreign." On the other hand, the Slavic flavor offers a look of authenticity as opposed to some of the more trendy postmodern spiritual alternatives in Marin County.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

November 10- The annual Bay Area IOCC fundraiser: Coming Home will be hosted in Marin County this year. Members of St. Nicholas are part of the steering committee and hopefully our parish band, the Nikolai Ensemble, will be able to provide dance music at the banquet. Dec. 5-6: Altar feast of St. Nicholas and archpastoral visit by His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin.

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 80 79 82

Children (under 18) 31 30 36

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 70-80 70-80 70-80 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 40 40 40 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 20-30 20-30 20-30 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 2 1 6

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

DOW Assembly 2019 86 Delegate Book 2 Baptisms 4 4 5

Funerals 3 2 5

Marriages 2 2 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 3 0 2

Church School/Number 29 24 26 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 6-10 5-10 10 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 87 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo Christ the Saviour Church 2040, Anza St San Francisco CA 94118

Clergy Priest Philip Halliwell

Committees/Societies Russian Womens’ Home of Mercy

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Opening of Parish School – teaching Russian language, Christian Education and Art. Sister Magdalene of Essex Monastery visited and gave retreat. Father Sergius from St Tikhon’s Monastery visited with icon of St Anna.

Outreach and Charitable Activities Donations to homeless people when needs arise. St Tikhon Monastery

Major Challenges Faced Small altar.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

Deacon Nectarius plans to visit parish with Iveron Hawaiian icon. Completion of new wall-icon painting project.

DOW Assembly 2019 88 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 68 68 67

Children (under 18) 8 8 13

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 36 36 41 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 9 14 16 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 14 12 11 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 0 0 0

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 3 5 4

Funerals 7 6 5

Marriages 1 0 1

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0 0

Church School/Number 3 3 8 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 3 6 8 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo

Holy Trinity Cathedral (1868) 1520 Green St, San Francisco CA 94123 (415) 673-8565 holy-trinity.org Clergy His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin Archpriest Kirill Sokolov, Dean Protodeacon Brendan Doss Archpriest John Takahashi, Retired Other clergy canonically assigned and attached Committees/Societies • Parish Council • Stewards of Holy Trinity Cathedral • Choir of Holy Trinity Cathedral • Church School Teachers • Altar Servers and Handmaidens • Charity • Maintenance Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities • Advent Retreat with Fr. Chad Hatfield of St. Vladimir’s Seminary and Lenten Retreat with Fr. John Pierce of Tacoma, WA. • New iconography in main dome, new trio of bells commemorating 150th, new roof, other major renovations and repairs • Sesquicentennial of Orthodox witness in this city and the foundation of the “American mission” here in the lower forty-eight. His Beatitude and other honored guests were with us. • Sunday of Orthodoxy with His Beatitude, Abp. Benjamin, Abp. Kyrill (ROCOR), and Bp. Daniel

Outreach and Charitable Activities

• Adopt-a-Family Gift Wrapping at Christmastime (this year for families in Paradise from Chico parish that lost homes) and fundraising for victims • Interfaith Winter Shelter Meal Service • Orthodox Christian Fellowship (campus ministry) at USF • Support for Holy Myrrhbearers in West Sacramento • Hurricane Victims • Public movie screening of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” donated by studio

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Major Challenges Faced

• Scheduling services and classes in ways that “work” with travel/commute patterns in changing City and Bay Area; making it more possible for engagement beyond “Sunday only.” • Space for classes / meetings after services • How to scale effectively: ratio of active volunteers and leaders to attendance and room/volume at luncheon after liturgies • How to outreach to neighbors, including new neighbors at big developments to open “next door” within months • Ministering to parishioners at all points of the income spectrum (e.g., homeless faithful) • Faithful moving in and out of San Francisco; transitory nature of population • 100 year old building/site – deferred maintenance

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

• Advent Retreat (date and speaker coming soon) • Lenten Retreat • Pentecost – Feast of the Holy Trinity – Parish Feast Day; June 7 (Vigil with local clergy and faithful June 6 at 6 PM) • Annual Pilgrimage to Fort Ross July 4 – celebrating 50th anniversary of Autocephaly

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 110 Active Members Count 74 74 not including children, see below

Children (under 18) 25 25 30

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 50 68 75 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 40 52 57 Liturgy Communicants

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Average Saturday Vigil 12 18 25 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 3 8 11

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 6 3 8

Funerals 2 0 1

Marriages 2 0 2

Receptions into Orthodoxy 8 2 5

Church School/Number 8 16 20 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 6 15 19 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo Protection of the Holy Virgin / St. Seraphim Cathedral 90 Mountain View Ave Santa Rosa, CA. 95407

Clergy Archpriest Lawrence Margitich, rector; Archpriest John Schettig, attached; Priest Nicholas Carr, attached; Deacon Jeremiah Crawford, attached.

Committees/Societies Food Bank, Sisterhood, Men’s Group, Charity Committee, Church School team, Catechists

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities “Camp Glendi” Parish families camped out at the parish; Sunday of Orthodoxy with Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop Benjamin, Bishop Daniel; hosted Diaconal Practicum

Outreach and Charitable Activities Monthly food bank; Monthly “Angels Unawares” dinner and accommodations for homeless (partnering with local charitable agency); Monthly support for two rooms at the local Catholic Charities family shelter

Major Challenges Faced Loss of income with no Glendi Food Festival (minor deficit this year), grounds and building repair maintenance, loss of deacons

DOW Assembly 2019 93 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 175 150 136

Children (under 18) 50 53 45

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 200 200 180 Attendance

Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 180 180 160 Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 50-75 50-75 65 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 4 3 14

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 6 8 20

Funerals 2 3 3

Marriages 2 2 4

Church School/Number Enrolled 35 40 30

Adult Education/Number 15-20 10 15 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church 14220 Elva Avenue Saratoga, CA, 95070

Clergy Archpriest Basil Rhodes

-"·' ··- ... ,_ ------Committees/Societies Festival Committee Charities Committee

I Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Annual Russian & International Festival (Outreach & Fund-raising) Adult Catechism Class held on Sundays after lunch. Adult Bible Study (Finished Revelation)

Outreach and Charitable Activities Ongoing regular support for Our Lady of Kazan Skete Distribution of charity funds to families in need (parishioners) Christmas Giving Tree for needy children (County Program)

Major Challenges Faced

Aging facilities requiring major outlays of money for repair & replacement. Bay Area flight ( cost of living; job transfers, etc.)

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

DOW Assembly 2019 95 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for Asof Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 70 68

Children (under 18) 20 20

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 58 50 Attendance

Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 40 40 Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 15 12 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 1 2

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 9 12

Funerals 5 4

Marriages 2 1

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0

Church School/Number Enrolled 15 13

Adult Education/Number 20 21 Participating ~Jfa~~~f­

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Parish Name and Address Photo

CHURCH OF THE HOLY MYRRHBEARING WOMEN 833 WATER ST, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95605 (916)371-1041

Clergy

Archpriest Matfey Ismailov

Committees/Societies

PARISH COUNCIL SISTERHOOD CHOIR

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

FEAST DAY OF THE PARISH

Outreach and Charitable Activities

Collection of Donation for the repairs and the reconstruction Church

Major Challenges Faced

Church repair

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

YOLKA (Christmas Pageant) MASLENITSA FEAST DAY OF THE PARISH

DOW Assembly 2019 97 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 70 70 70

Children (under 18) 25 25 25

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 30-40 30-40 30-40 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 1-15 15 1-15 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 1-10 1-10 1-10 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 8 8 7

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 12 10 8

Funerals 4 6 2

Marriages 1 2 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 2 1 1

Church School/Number Enrolled 6 6 6

Adult Education/Number - - - Participating

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Report of the Pacific Northwest Deanery Archpriest John Pierce, Dean

August 31, 2019

The Pacific Northwest Deanery consists of: St. Spiridon Cathedral, Seattle WA (1895), Archpriest Yuri Maev, Rector; St. Nicholas Church, Portland OR (1895), Priest John Karcher, Acting Rector; Holy Resurrection Church, Tacoma WA (1896), Archpriest John Pierce, Rector; St. Anne Church, Corvallis, OR (1990), Archpriest Stephen Soot, Rector; St. Katherine Church, Kirkland WA (1998), Archpriest Barnabas Powell, Rector; St. Herman of Alaska Church, Port Townsend, WA (2000), Priest Daniel Lattier, Acting Rector; St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Church, Poulsbo, WA (2001), Archpriest John Strickland, Rector. Two retirements of long serving Deanery Rectors and their replacement by younger priests marks this summer’s most significant changes in our deanery. Fr. John Karcher takes over for Fr. George Gray at St. Nicholas Church in Portland; and as Fr. Nicholas Kime retires, Fr. Daniel Lattier is the new Acting Rector at St. Herman Church in Port Townsend. Both Frs. George and Nicholas oversaw the building and consecration of new temples, and both made significant contributions to our deanery and diocese. A blessed retirement to both! Both major urban hubs of our Deanery, Seattle and Portland, have strong and dedicated Pan-Orthodox associations. Our Deanery parishes and missions are integral parts of these associations which provide worship, mission and fellowship opportunities for the clergy and faithful. Albany/Corvallis, being further from the Portland area, and having only a handful of small Orthodox parishes and missions, has fewer opportunities for this type of Pan-Orthodox involvement. The Pacific Northwest Deanery met January 31 at Spiffy’s Restaurant along the I-5 corridor near the town of Chehalis, about halfway between Port Townsend in the north and Corvallis in the south. We invite the clergy and delegates of the Mission Deanery parishes in our area to attend. High on the agenda is planning the upcoming Deanery Camp session. As in the past four years, the most significant activity this year was the Pacific Northwest Orthodox Youth Camp for children 1st – 12th grade, June 24-27 at the All Saints (Greek Orthodox) Camp in Gig Harbor, WA. Fr. Barnabas Powell of St. Katherine Church in Kirkland, WA is our camp “co” camp director along with his dear wife, Protinica Elizabeth. Activities included swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, campfires & games. Fr. Barnabas was joined by Fr. John Pierce of Holy Resurrection, Tacoma, WA; Fr. Stephen Soot of St. Anne, Corvallis, OR; and Fr. Daniel Lattier of St. Herman Church, Port Townsend, WA. His Eminence has blessed the Pacific Northwest Orthodox Youth Camp with a heavenly patron, St. Sebastian of Jackson and San Francisco. The next session of Camp St. Sebastian is scheduled for June 29-July 2, 2020. As we write this report, we have completed yet another wonderful session of our local parish family campout at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington, August 25-18. Invitations go out to our parishes in the Puget Sound. We reserve two group sites, with some people reserving their own sites, or rooms at the nearby National Park Lodge. Worship (a tabernacle in the wilderness), meals and campfires are held in common, hikes are planned, otherwise families are free to roam about the park in the daytime at their own leisure.

Respectfully Submitted by Archpriest John Pierce

DOW Assembly 2019 99 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo ST. ANNE CHURCH 6000 NE Elliott Circle Corvallis, OR 97330

Clergy Archpriest Stephen Soot, Deacon Hennok Soot, Deacon John Gallagher, Subdeacon Tim Kreta, Subdeacon John Kennick, Subdeacon Vasilios Demestihas, Subdeacon George Grimm, Subdeacon Andrew Soot, Reader Philip Harris, Reader Justin Kaseman, Reader Damian Kulp Committees/Societies St Anne Parish Auxiliary Church School Steering Committee Vision & Growth Planning Committee Greek Fest Steering Committee SAVES (St. Anne Visitors to the Elderly & Sick) St. Daniel Burial Team Ministry Mid-Valley Orthodox, LLC Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

15th Annual Greek Fest in October of 2018 sets gross sales record of over $50,000 Parish purchases 11 acres of hilltop property in Corvallis for future temple site Archbishop Benjamin visits for parish patronal feast July 27-28, 2019

Outreach and Charitable Activities St Patrick Mission on the Oregon Coast in Newport Family Tree Relief Nursery for prevention of child abuse & neglect OCF chapter at Oregon State University St Catherine Assistance Fund for parishioners in need Major Challenges Faced Securing adequate financing for construction of a new temple and church hall. Accommodating new members with limited fellowship & parking space. Maintaining bonds of love & peace among diverse members given the current social and political divide confronting the nation Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020 16th Annual Greek Food Fest -- October 12 &13, 2019 Site Plan & Conditional Use permit approval for new hilltop Property -- December 2019 St Anne Independence Day Float Entry, July 4, 2020 Parish 30th Anniversary & Patronal Feast Day --Saturday, July 25, 2020 30th Anniversary Choir CD recording & sales – September 2020

DOW Assembly 2019 100 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 114 132 146

Children (under 18) 44 38 37

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 108 110 115 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 92 95 98 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 27 28 29 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 12 12 14

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 6 9 5

Funerals 0 1 0

Marriages 0 1 2

Receptions into Orthodoxy 1 3 2

Church School/Number 31 25 27 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 22 20 20 Participating

St Anne Church, Corvallis, Oregon DOW Assembly 2019 101 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo St. Katherine’s Orthodox Church 14216 132nd Ave NE Kirkland, WA 98034

Clergy Archpriest Barnabas Powell Protodeacon Dumitru Nita

Committees/Societies Under the auspices of our Parish Council, our Charity Committee coordinates monthly Salvation Army meals and quarterly hands-on activities.

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities 1. Last September, we closed on the purchase of an adjacent, 2.5-acre lot, bringing our campus to nearly 4 acres. This now includes a second church building, which is rented to another congregation to help pay our mortgage. 2. We were formally granted parish status by His Eminence and are continuously working to repair and remodel our church buildings and grounds. 3. We currently have two parishioners enrolled in the DVP and are experiencing an attendance growth spurt. Outreach and Charitable Activities 1. Monthly Salvation Army dinners, in addition to quarterly, hands-on activities: Congregations for the Homeless, Woodinville Storehouse food pantry, ringing bells for the Salvation Army red kettles, making sandwiches and delivering them to women living in their cars at a Methodist church parking lot, etc. 2. We sent another dozen volunteers to Project Mexico this summer, part of an annual, local, pan-Orthodox contingent our parishioners have organized for the past 7 years. 3. Our primary evangelical outreach is parishioners inviting friends. Major Challenges Faced 1. Our monthly mortgage is 5-digits. Thankfully, income from tenants helps offset some of that. This requires a considerable investment in tenant relations and property management from our clergy and Parish Council. 2. Repairs, maintenance and upgrades to our 1970s-era buildings is a major commitment. While an overall remodel with aesthetic, iconographic and acoustic improvements remains a goal, safety and liability-related issues continually arise

DOW Assembly 2019 102 Delegate Book 2 as priorities. For example, 2 of our 10 water heaters just began to fail and require replacement. This year we also had to invest $48,000 into replacing our fire and burglar alarm systems, whose control panel had begun malfunctioning, sending false alarms to police and resulting in fines. Finding qualified vendors willing to provide bids can be quite time-consuming and perhaps even a greater challenge than funding. However, having been a mission for 20 years, we’re so very grateful for these challenges of ownership! No more property search! Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020 1. Deacon Dumitru to be elevated to Protodeacon during His Eminence’s visit, slated for January. Hopefully, one of our DVP students may also be tonsured a Reader. 2. Twenty-one years as a community, as of September 27th.

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 92 90 120

Children (under 18) 46 56 60

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 118 111 110 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 88 88 85 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 30 30 35 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 3 5 2

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

DOW Assembly 2019 103 Delegate Book 2 Baptisms 5 10 2

Funerals 0 0 2

Marriages 0 2 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 2 Chrismations 0

Church School/Number 40 42 45 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 10 15 18 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 104 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church 1407 30th St. Port Townsend, WA 98368

Clergy Priest Daniel Lattier – Acting Rector Tonsured Readers: Stephen Deacon Christopher Grant Schumacher, Herman Breitbach Subdeacon Christopher Lewis Columkille Akins, John Hatfield Committees/Societies Parish Council Noble Joseph Society (end of life care) St. Nicholas Event Committee Myrrhbearers Sisterhood Way of a Pilgrim Bookstore Emergency Preparedness Committee Anaphora Press Lazarus House Steering Committee Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities . Construction of a vestry and a new parish office . Fr. Nicholas Kime’s retirement party . Start of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd educational program Outreach and Charitable Activities We dedicate 7 percent of our undesignated income each year to help people in our church community who are in need, as well as some in the greater community and various other Orthodox charitable organizations around the country and the world (especially IOCC).

Major Challenges Faced . Transition to a new rector after 28 years of Fr. Nicholas Kime as pastor of our flock . The economic viability of young adults and families flourishing in Port Townsend . Further evangelizing the Olympic Peninsula of Washington

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

The 13th anniversary of the consecration of our temple

DOW Assembly 2019 105 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 70 74 81

Children (under 18) 34 33 31

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 75 72 77 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 68 67 69 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 26 25 25 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 2 8 5

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 7 0 5

Funerals 1 0 0

Marriages 0 0 1

Receptions into Orthodoxy 2 1 1

Church School/Number 25 26 28 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 10 10 10 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 2210 SW Dolph Court Portland, OR 97219

Clergy

Priest John Karcher Deacon Igor Beskorovaynyy Deacon Kevin Haan, attached

Committees/Societies St. Elizabeth Committee - focus on health, education, care of shut-ins, prayer list St. Martin’s Fund Committee - collects and distributes charitable donations; $4,000 distributed last year above and beyond special appeals

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities )1) Fr. George and Daria Gray retire after 37 years at St. Nicholas. 2) Large fresco of American Saint on north wall 3) New Rector, Fr. John Karcher

Outreach and Charitable Activities St. Francis Dining Room - volunteer for monthly feeding of 130 people Kliros pan orthodox choir directed by Tracy Edson (the St. Nicholas choir director)

Major Challenges Faced Successful pastoral transition

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020 none known at present

DOW Assembly 2019 107 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for of September 1, Calendar Year Calendar Year 2019 2017 2018 ve Members Count 90 90 90 dren (under 18) 32 36 36

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 age Sunday Divine Liturgy 100 100 100 Attendance age Sunday Divine Liturgy 90 90 90 Communicants age Saturday Vigil Attendance 25 25 25

ber of Catechumens 6 6 6

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 isms 4 1 6 rals 2 3 2 iages 1 2 2 ptions into Orthodoxy 1 1 2

ch School/Number Enrolled 29 32 32

t Education/Number 5 6 6 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 108 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo Saint Elizabeth the New Martyr

Clergy Archpriest John Strickland Deacon James Ferrenberg Subdeacon Gregory Hendry Reader Steven Hickman Reader Vladimir Lawson Committees/Societies Charity Committee Welcoming Committee

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Ordination of Priest Daniel Lattier Signing of contract for church building remodel Successful new roof fundraising

Outreach and Charitable Activities Monthly Charity Sunday collection Christmas gift program donations Viking Fest and Kitsap County Fair booths

Major Challenges Faced Evangelization

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

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Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 56 81 83

Children (under 18) 22 23 18

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 60 72 70 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine

Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 22 19 18 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 4 7 10

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 1 3 1

Funerals 1

Marriages 1

DOW Assembly 2019 110 Delegate Book 2 Receptions into Orthodoxy 5 11 6

Church School/Number 18 23 15 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 22 20 20 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo

St. Spridon Orthodox Cathedral 400 Yale Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109

Clergy Archpriest Yuri Maev, Rector Archpriest Nicholas Kime, Attached Deacon Vyacheslav (Scott) Adams Committees/Societies The Guild of the Lord’s Friends “Feed the Hungry” Committees

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

Jazz and Diner Fundraiser

Outreach and Charitable Activities “Feed the Hungry” program

Major Challenges Faced An ongoing construction around the church makes it difficult to find parking, especially for weekdays services.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

125th Anniversary of the parish. The date TBD

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Reported Reported for As of for Calendar September Calendar Year 1, Year 2017 2019 2018

Active Members Count 85 85 92

Children (under 18) 21 22 23

Reported January 1 Reported for for thru Calendar Calendar September Year Year 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 105 100 100 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 80 80 80 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 30 30 25 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 3 2 5

Reported January 1 Reported for for thru Calendar Calendar September Year Year 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 5 5 4

Funerals 4 4 4

Marriages 0 0 0

Receptions into 1 0 2 Orthodoxy

Church School/Number 24 24 22 Enrolled

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Adult Education/Number 4 3 5 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo

Holy Resurrection Church 8710 28th Ave. E. Tacoma WA 98445 Mail: POB 1332 Puyallup, WA 98371 Holy Trinity Temple, 431 Long St. Wilkeson WA 98396

Clergy

Archpriest John Pierce, Rector; Archpriest Joseph Velez, attached; Archpriest Daniel Armatas,Attached; Priest Irenaeus Williams, attached; Priest James McKee, attached; Deacon Luke Fordice, attached; Deacon Stephen Hille, attached

Committees/Societies

Sunday School.Holy Myrrhbearers Sisterhood, philanthropy and support of parish programs.The Charities Committee, oversees charitable activities on the parish and national level.

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

1. After many years without a formal Sunday School, our first new academic year 2018/2019 was successfully completed. 2. The mortgage was paid off in May 2019. The parish now has full ownership of all properties totaling over 10 acres on two campuses. 3. Pierce County formally acknowledged there is no impediment in establishing a religious cemetery on our Tacoma property. We only need apply for the appropriate earth moving permits.

Outreach and Charitable Activities

The Charities Committee oversees numerous opportunities for our parish to serve the local community as well as the IOCC and OCMC.

Major Challenges Faced

Nothing major, thanks God.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

Nothing coming up.

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Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 130 135 145

Children (under 18) 30 35 35

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 121 138 138 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 100 115 115 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 25 25 25 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 8 9 9

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 16 11 9

Funerals 1 0 1

Marriages 1 3 5

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 3 3

Church School/Number Enrolled 14 25 25

Adult Education/Number NA NA NA Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo

Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church 650 Micheltorena St., Los Angeles, CA 90026

Clergy Archpriest Nazari Polataiko - Rector Archpriest Arkady Mironko - Attached Archpriest Peter Dubinin - Attached Protodeacon Arkady Voloschuk - Attached Protodeacon Kirill Dotsenko Committees/Societies 1. Sisterhood of the Holy Spirit 2. St. Xenia Outreach to the Silver Lake homeless community 3. HVM Parochial Saturday Russian School 4. HVM. Parochial Sunday School 5. Youth Choir 6. St. Barbara Little Sisterhood Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Celebration of the Parish Feast Day, three pastoral visits of Archbishop Benjamin, Nativity celebration with carols, Lenten services, Pascha and Paschal celebration, School graduation and children’s concerts, Micheltorena Concert Series (one concert per quarter), annual Slavic Festival, weekly Akathists followed by spiritual talks, renovation of parish temple (floor and walls), consecration of new altar table and St. Herman’s Chapel, regular liturgies at St. Herman’s Chapel. Frescoes at St. Herman’s Chapel. Renovation of Parish hall floor and new stage. Regular cathecumen’s meetings. Outreach and Charitable Activities St. Xenia outreach Monthly collection for charities Open house concerts Major Challenges Faced Human resources, projected budget deficit $ 24,611,89 Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020 Visit of St. Luke the Surgeon relics Micheltorena Concert Series parts 8-9 Bible study Children’s Choir Catechism once a week Pilgrimage to Mount Athos Sanctuary iconography

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Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 90 96 98

Children (under 18) 72 77 78

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 123 124 124 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 65 68 72 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 43 32 38 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 4 6 6

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 29 14 28

Funerals 11 13 13

Marriages 5 2 4

Receptions into Orthodoxy - - -

Church School/Number 82 77 68 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 15 15 16 Participating

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St. Herman Orthodox Church 142 West Wooley Road Oxnard, CA 93030

Clergy Archpriest Paul Waisanen-Rector Priest John Robinson

Committees/Societies

Finance committee plans the yearly budget. The choir. The parish council plans everything else.

Highlights of Top Three Activities Fr. John Robinson, who served some Sundays as Deacon last year has taken over the responsibilities of serving the Divine Liturgy on the Lord’s Days after his Ordination by our Archbishop in December 2018. Archbishop Benjamin served with us in the last Sunday of May. Fr. Michael Oleksa served in August and blessed us with his teaching on the Alaskan saints. He was in Ventura to teach education leaders on Cross-Culture Communication. Outreach and Charitable Activities As in all our parishes, our top activity is the regular celebration of the services around the Holy Mysteries of Christ’s Reign at the right hand of the Father in the Holy Spirit. A highlight of those services for us was the visit of His Emminence Benjamen to celebrate our St. Herman Feast day. * Monthly participation in the "Friends of St. Barbara Monastery: The last Sunday of the month, Some of our parishioners have taken responsibility in the work of the monastery. * We have a 2-3 hour study in Holy Tradition on Thursday morning at Church with those who are seeking to grow in the Orthodox Way. We stress living and articulating the Orthodox way. Wednesday at 6:30 PM we serve Vespers. We are serving Vespers and the Liturgy for the major Feast days. Our charities were: Orthodox College Fellowship, Ventura Co, Rescue Mission, Fire Victims through Stewards of the West. IOCC, OCMC, The Children of St. Petersburg Hospice, Many Meals of Santa Paula, Seminaries, St. Tikhon. St. Vladinir. St. Herman of Alaska. Major Challenges Faced

To make the jump to 80 to 100 active members requires a bigger parking lot.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

We celebrate our 45th Feast Day on December 15th this year.

DOW Assembly 2019 120 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 29 30 34

Children (under 18) 4 4 6

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 29 23 26 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 23 18 21 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 6-19 6-10 4-10 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 3 3 1

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 3 3 1

Funerals 0 0 1

Marriages 0 0 0

1 at St. Barb Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0 Monastery

Church School/Number 0 0 -0 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 29 25 15 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo ST. VLADIMIR RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH 1328 Castillo St. Santa Barbara CA 93101

Clergy His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin.

V.R.F. Alexander Shkalov

Committees/Societies N/A

Since August 2018

Highlights of Top Three Activities Saturday Divine Liturgy

Outreach and Charitable Activities N/A

Major Challenges Faced Slow growing parish membership

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

Saint Vladimir celebration July 28 2020

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Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 7 5 5

Children (under 18) 0 0 0

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Saturday Divine 20-22 20-25 23-27 Liturgy Attendance

Average Saturday Divine 10-12 10-13 10-16 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil

Attendance

Number of Catechumens 0 0 0

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 0 0 1

Funerals 0 0 0

Marriages 0 0 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0 0

Church School/Number 0 0 0 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 0 0 0 Participating ST. VLADIMIR RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

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Parish Name and Address Photo Orthodox Church of the Annunciation 877 Francine Ln. Santa Maria, CA 93455

Clergy V. Rev. Lawrence Russell Reader Peter Thompson

Committees/Societies Holy Myrrhbearers Ministry Landscaping and Grounds Ministry Fundraising Committee Food Distribution Committee

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities 2 Food Faire Fundraisers with Church Tours and outreach literature Cleaning of the Cupola Planning for upcoming benefit concert for the youth fund

Outreach and Charitable Activities Support several charitable institutions with monthly offerings Hands-on Support of the Gobezie Goshu Home in Ethiopia. Again, a parishioner traveled to Ethiopia. Parish raised over $8,000.00 this year.

Major Challenges Faced Several good singers joined the choir. Working on the new mix. Parish serves a 60 mile radius and facilitating everyone's being informed and active is a bit challenging. Finding supply clergy for the 6 weeks that follow the priest's two knee replacements Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

Youth Concert: Well-known, local, young, recorded artists have volunteered their time through their longtime friendship with a parishioner. Craft Faire: 16 booths sold, so far, and counting. 40th Anniversary of Founding of the Parish comes in December of this year.

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Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 47 50

Children (under 18) 15 15 15

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 60 65-70 65-70 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 50 55 60 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 10-20 10-20 10-20 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 4 3 2

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 2

Funerals 1

Marriages 1

Receptions into Orthodoxy 2

Church School/Number 25 20 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 25 15 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 125 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo St. Innocent Orthodox Church 5657 Lindley Ave. Tarzana, CA 91356

Clergy Priest Yousuf Rassam, Rector

Committees/Societies SOSI, (Society of St. Innocent) Men's Group

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities Youth / Parish work day at St Barbara monastery

Outreach and Charitable Activities Food pantry

Major Challenges Faced Parish council breakdown. The parish council is going through a careful, thorough re-organization, which is responding to the problem with a very constructive imrpovements.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

50th Anniversary of the fire in the first church building.

DOW Assembly 2019 126 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 64 60 63

Children (under 18) 20 22 28

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 90 95 90 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 50 55 53 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 18 17 17 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 4 2 3

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 7 Baptisms 4 14 2 adults

Funerals 4 2 3

Marriages 1 1 2

Receptions into Orthodoxy 1 1 0

Church School/Number 28 25 25 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 6 7 8 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 127 Delegate Book 2 Rocky Mountain Deanery Archpriest Anthony Karbo, Dean

Beloved Master, Fathers, Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The clergy of the Rocky Mountain Deanery began our year together in Bozeman, MT for the patronal feast of St. Anthony. All rectors and active clergy made the trip North. Clergy wives joined us for a concurrent “Matushki retreat” (I can feel Fr. Ian smiling in approval as I type!). In addition to the fellowship and support offered one another throughout the meeting, we engaged in an in depth discussion on “a vision of priesthood” centered on the Russian movie “The Priest”, which we all watched. His Eminence was present, guiding us from his vast experience through various parish and personal challenges uniquely faced by priests. His Eminence walked us through the “Liturgical Directives of Bp. Tikhon” which guide a great degree of liturgical uniformity throughout the diocese to this day.

In addition to our formal meeting, the clergy of the Rocky Mountain Deanery met at one another’s altar feasts where we communicate and support one another. We participated in the deanery sponsored activities of Summer Camp, Winter Youth Retreat, Mission and Work Trips, Divide Blessing, and the planting of new missions. Fr. Stephen Osburn was the speaker at our Rocky Mountain Summer Camp of over 180 persons, where Fr. David Thatcher also presented on the Holy Mystery of Chrismation. Fr. Benjamin Huggins skillfully directed our Summer Camp and Youth Retreats. Fr. David Morrison oversaw yet another very successful Monastery Work Week in Montana for youth and young adults throughout the deanery and diocese. In addition to the mission in Helena, MT being served by deanery clergy, Fr. Moses Hibbard is pursuing mission opportunities in Wyoming. Fr. Joseph Sharman, newly attached to St. Andrew’s parish in Delta, CO, labors for the establishment of a mission in nearby Montrose. Holy Theophany began serving liturgy on the east side of Colorado Springs, seeking to once again further a much needed mission in town. We continue to offer support to Fr. Alexander Vallens and the St. Tikhon Mission on a regular basis, recently providing them with a new iconostasis.

One of our clergy, Deacon Gregory Jewett, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer. A call was sent out to the deanery clergy, and every one of them heeded the call to participate in the Mystery of Holy Unction on Dn. Gregory’s behalf. He is pursuing treatment, and we ask your prayers for him and his family.

During all these times we encourage one another with respect to priest/family well-being, spiritual growth, and pastoral issues encountered. There is a strong brotherhood amongst deanery clergy as we share our lives and experiences through these meetings and common events. Deanery clergy additionally participate in the many Orthodox events up and down the front range. Our own camps, mission trips, and teen retreats remain instrumental in enabling hundreds of youth across jurisdictions to form deep and rewarding bonds of fellowship. In addition to those mentioned above, Fr. Zechariah is a faithful presence who continues to minister across the southern boundaries of our deanery. Frs. Simeon Johnson and Panayiotis, in addition to their responsibilities at Holy Theophany, serve throughout the deanery as called upon. Fr. John is a well-respected presence at Orthodox events of the Denver Metro area who continues to grow, deepen, and beautify the Orthodox witness of St. Herman’s in Littleton.

Respectfully submitted, Archpriest Anthony Karbo

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DOW Assembly 2019 129 Delegate Book 2 DOW Assembly 2019 130 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo St. Nicholas of South Canaan Orthodox Church 401 Lewis Ave. Billings, MT 59101

Clergy Rev. Moses Hibbard, Rector Deacon Michael Norbury Subdeacon David Kechanin V. Rev. John Anderson, Retired / Attached Committees/Societies Myrrhbearers

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities +Bright Friday Churchwide celebration +Church Picnic shared with St. Anthony Church / Bozeman in Big Timber, MT +Initiating a new Christian Studies Program for K-12 utilizing Memoria Press curriculum Outreach and Charitable Activities +Myrrhbearers donate $500 monthly to an organization of their choosing. +The Church continues to provide gift cards to families / persons in need through it’s “Good Samaritan” Fund. +The Parish participates in a community program to help families called “Family Promise” Major Challenges Faced + “The solution is dilution.” – V. Rev. Alexander Atty, Memory Eternal!

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

DOW Assembly 2019 131 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 47 47 50

Children (under 18) 42 45 45

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 85 85 86 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 75 75 57 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 32 32 40 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 4 2 2

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 4 3 2

Funerals 0 1 0

Marriages 2 0 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 3 0 1

Church School/Number N/A N/A 25 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 20 6 6 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 132 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo St. Anthony the Great Orthodox Church 119 St. Anthony Way Bozeman, MT 59718

Clergy Fr. David Morrison, Rector, Pdn. Gregory (Gary) McFarland, Dn. Theophan (Paul) Weise, Sdn. John (Sean) McFarland, Rdr. Michael Grinder, Rdr. Bede (Duane) Leach

Committees/Societies Parish Council, Women’s Fellowship, Men’s Fellowship, Teen/College (OCF) group. Church School, Missions Committee, 6 Teams for Fellowship Meals and Building Cleaning (almost everyone is on a team), Small Groups—Junior High Girls, College Girls, College Guys, Altar Servers (17 of them), Sanctuary Care

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities 2018 was our first full year of being a full-fledged “parish”! *Raised over $50K in a campaign to lower our mortgage, and refinanced our mortgage with OCCIF—a huge blessing. *Committed to having a cemetery on our property—working on the plans now. *Pascha procession in the sleet//spectacular St. Nicholas kids program//The retreats with Abbott Sergius and visit with Abbott Innocent Outreach and Charitable Activities Lenten collection for OCMC, On-going St Nicholas Food Pantry, Annual collection for St. Tikhon seminarian families, Socks & undergarments for local kids (Love INC), Care packages for MT refugee families, Shepherd’s Fund for on-going help, Monthly giving to Diocese charity, St. Tikhon seminary, & Love INC Major Challenges Faced Needing to lower our mortgage so we could finance with OCCIF at good and manageable rates (it happened!). Crowded fellowship hall space. Too many nice people.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

DOW Assembly 2019 133 Delegate Book 2 Our usual, good things. We became a mission in 1999—20 years ago. We have been a parish for almost 2 years.

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 142 153 172

Children (under 18) 56 63 76

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 95 95 105 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 79 89 92 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 48 48 48 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 8 16 10

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 7 6 1

Funerals 0 1 0

Marriages 2 1 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 2 15 3

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Adult Education/Number 22 21 28 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo St. Mary’s Holy Dormition Orthodox Church 19485 Calhan Highway North Calhan, Colorado 80808

Clergy Priest Stephen Osburn Committees/Societies Rose Marie Ladies Slavic Fest Committee Youth Group

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities 1) 16th Annual Slavic Fest – Excellent turnout as always with the addition of extra church tours thanks in part to Fr. David Lowell helping to facilitate. 2) Thriving Youth Group - Many, many Youth activities such as camp, movie nights, sports events, board game nights, video game tournaments, and Nativity. At least one youth event a month with great attendance. They even got Fr. Stephen to root for a Denver team (Nuggets). 3) Restoration of Royal Doors – Brand new icons of the 4 Gospel writers painted by Fr. Luke Sheffer, as well as a complete “brightening” and restoration of the royal doors. Outreach and Charitable Activities 1) Establishment of a St. Nicholas Fund to help less fortunate families in the community. 2) Christmas Caroling to our Extended Flock members who are unable to physically come to church. 3) Rose Marie Ladies granted 9 Summer Camp Scholarships as well as contributed to many other youth related activities. 4) Regular donations to the Eastern Plain Food Pantry and the Monastery of the Holy Protection in Lake George, CO.

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Major Challenges Faced Other than the large number of funerals we had last year in 2018, no major challenges at this time. The parish is doing well. Finances are good. Folks are energized to to be there. The parish is growing. The drought is over. Many folks won’t have to buy hay for the first time in 10 years. God is good. Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

17th Annual Slavic Fest – October 12th – 13th, 2019

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 42 101 112

Children (under 18) 18 36 40

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 48 66-75 80 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 48 60 67 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 10 10 12 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 2 0 11

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 3 6 2

Funerals 0 5 3

Marriages 0 1 0

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Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0 0

Church School/Number 15 36 40 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 8 12 12 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo

Ss Constantine and Helen / Holy Theophany

Clergy

Archpriest Anthony Karbo Priest Simeon Johnson Priest Panayiotis Tekosis

Committees/Societies

Parish Council OCF Youth Group Mom’s/Ladies/Men’s Study Groups

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

Host 2019 Diocesan Assembly! Patronal Feast of Theophany w/ Continental Divide Blessing Graduation and ordination to priesthood of two "sons of the parish”

Outreach and Charitable Activities

Mobile chapel presence in community; line-item local and international charities; work days at Holy Protection and St. Peter monasteries; lectures at local colleges and schools;

Major Challenges Faced

Temple at capacity; continue to work toward establishing “daughter mission" in C.S.; acquire property/building for 2nd parish;education and formation of our youth and children in the Faith

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

2019 Assembly! Blessing of Continental Divide Waters, Jan. 2019, possibly with Metr., and Abp.

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Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 135 135 145

Children (under 18) 50 65 75

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 225 225 250 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 180 180 200 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 90 90 90 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 10 30 20

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 24 18 30

Funerals 0 3 2

Marriages 2 2 2

Receptions into Orthodoxy 24 18 30

Church School/Number Enrolled - - 75

Adult Education/Number 15 20 30 Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo

St. Andrew the Apostle Orthodox Church 298 Bert St. Delta, CO

Clergy

Priest Benjamin Huggins

Committees/Societies

Fundraising Committee

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities

Began a second early weekday Liturgy during the past year along with weekday akathist. Started a youth group. 24 of our youth and adults participated in the summer youth camp.

Outreach and Charitable Activities

Support Fr. Philemon and his parish in Uganda. (They are building a school and a hospital) Fundraisers to help support Orthodox Mission in Montrose, CO.

Major Challenges Faced

Support Fr. Philemon and his parish in Uganda. (They are building a school and a hospital) Fundraisers to help support Orthodox Mission in Montrose, CO.

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020

Support Fr. Philemon and his parish in Uganda. (They are building a school and a hospital) Fundraisers to help support Orthodox Mission in Montrose, CO.

DOW Assembly 2019 141 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 52 59 55

Children (under 18) 30 30 32

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 85 85 85 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 80 80 80 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 57 55 55 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 1 3 5

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 3 2 4

Funerals 1 1 0

Marriages 0 0 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy - - -

Church School/Number Enrolled 15 20 20

Adult Education/Number - - - Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 142 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address Photo Holy Transfiguration of Christ Cathedral 349 East 47th Avenue Denver, CO 80216

Clergy Archpriest David Thatcher, Dean. Deacon Antony Dyl, Attached. Subdeacon David Hirsch, attached. RETIRED: Archpriest James Worth, attached. Protodeacon Averky Davis, attached. Committees/Societies • Parish Council • Sisterhood (St. Mary’s Altar Society) • Choir • Evangelism & Outreach Ministry

Since August 2018 Highlights of Top Three Activities • 120 Anniversary of the Founding of our Church; visit of Bp. Daniel • Established “Christmas Joy in Globeville” Nativity festival outreach • Hosted 16th annual Old Globeville Days & Orthodox Food Festival

Outreach and Charitable Activities • Regularly distribute non-perishable foods to area needy • Increased involvement with community groups in Globeville area

Major Challenges Faced • Spiritual renewal of our hearts for the Gospel • Formation of ongoing youth choir • Establishing a basis in our church community for mission outreach and renewal

Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries - October 2019 to September 2020 • Blessing of the Continental Divide in January with Metropolitan Tikhon (God willing) • 3rd Annual Saint Nicholas & Christmas Festival • 17th Annual Orthodox Food Festival & Old Globeville Days

DOW Assembly 2019 143 Delegate Book 2 Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 51 54 55

Children (under 18) 26 26 27

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019 Average Sunday Divine 73 83 76 Liturgy Attendance

Average Sunday Divine 64 70 68 Liturgy Communicants

Average Saturday Vigil 16 15 15 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 4 5 2

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Baptisms 5 5 4

Funerals 6 2 2

Marriages 3 1 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 1 1

Church School/Number 40 21 25 Enrolled

Adult Education/Number 12 6 10 Participating

DOW Assembly 2019 144 Delegate Book 2 Parish Name and Address St. Herman Orthodox Christian Church 991 West Prentice Avenue Littleton, CO 80120 303-798-7306 www.StHermanOCA.org

Clergy Archpriest John Armstrong 720-971-5931 [email protected] Committees/Societies • Parish Council • Social Activities Committee • "Flowers of Paradise" (Committee of women, men and young people, mostly girls, dedicated to beatifying the church when the occasion calls for it) • Prosphora Bakers Committee • "Dipes 'n Wipes" is a "Gap Ministry" of Love INC • Kitchen Improvement Committee • Church School; Adult Ed./Book Study (3 per year); Intro/Inquirer’s Class/Library/Book Store • Women’s Psalter Group which is becoming a Women’s Small Group Book Study

• Men’s Small Group Book Study is in the planning phase of development… Since August 1, 2018: Highlights of Top Three (3) Activities 1. Hierarchical Visit with Archbishop Benjamin: a. Successfully hosted Pan-Orthodox Vespers for Patriarch St. Tikhon, April 7, 2019 b. 47th Parish Anniversary for the Feast of St. Herman, August 8–9, 2019 2. We raised the funds and ordered 30 more custom-made padded wooden chairs (arriving soon) 3. Engaged in a similar process to renovate our Church Hall: painting done; flooring (in process) Outreach and Charitable Activities 1. Monthly Charities: We collect free will offerings and add additional funds from our budget for a selected Orthodox charity every month 2. OCMC: We are currently sponsoring two OCMC missionary families – Michael, Lisa & Liam Colburn; and, James Hargrave and family ($300 per month total) 3. “Dipes 'n Wipes” (a Gap Ministry of Love INC of Littleton): We have given away 10s of 1000s of diapers & wipes to families in need for more than 10 years! 4. New Website Design: The new design is more user-friendly so that we can easily and regularly update photos of parish activities & Services. Preparing to launch…

Major Challenges Faced 1. "Sunday-only"-participation mentality by the vast majority of our parishioners, cradle & convert. 2. Cultivating more parishioner “ownership” and “participation” in a commuter-parish. 3. Optimizing parishioner safety/parish security in an increasingly hostile anti-Christian culture. Upcoming Special Events/Anniversaries: October 2019 to September 2020 1. Pan-Orthodox Nativity Fast Retreat with Mother Theadelphi: “Living a Faithful, Meaningful and Balanced Traditional Orthodox Christian Life in an Unorthodox Society” (Specific Date(s): TBD) 2. Fr. John’s 20th Anniversary as parish priest of St. Herman OC (August 1, 2020) th

3. Hierarchal Visit with Abp. Benjamin [or Bp. Daniel] for our 48 Patronal Feast (Aug. 8/9, 2020)

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Reported for Reported for As of 2019 PARISH METRICS Calendar Yr: 2017 Calendar Yr: 2018 Sept. 1, 2019

Active Members Count 50 60 60

Children (under 18) 20 20 25

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru

Calendar Yr: 2017 Calendar Yr: 2018 August 31, 2019 Sunday Divine Liturgy: 70 69 68 Average Weekly Attendance Sunday Divine Liturgy: 50 50 50 Average Weekly Communicants Saturday Great Vespers: 12 10 15 Average Weekly Attendance

Number of “Catechumens” 1 1 6

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru

Calendar Yr: 2017 Calendar Yr: 2018 Sept. 1, 2019

Baptisms 3 5 4

Funerals 2 2 2

Marriages 0 1 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 0 0 0

Church School (3 classes): 20/15 20/15 20/15 Number Enrolled / Attending Adult Education / Book Study: 15 15 15 Number Participating Introduction to the Orthodox 6 8 10 Church/Faith: No. Participating

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Parish Name and Address Photo St. Micheal’s Orthodox Church (1903) 801 W. Summit Ave. Pueblo, CO 81004

Clergy Priest Zechariah Lynch

Reported for Reported for As of Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2017 2018 2019

Active Members Count 34 30 28

Children (under 18) 21 16 15

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2016 2017 2018 Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 58 50 50 Attendance Average Sunday Divine Liturgy 45 40 40 Communicants Average Saturday Vigil 20 20 20 Attendance

Number of Catechumens 5 2 1

Reported for Reported for January 1 thru Calendar Year Calendar Year September 1, 2016 2017 2018

Baptisms 4 6 0

Funerals 1 1 0

Marriages 0 0 0

Receptions into Orthodoxy 4 2 0

Church School/Number Enrolled 15 10 10

DOW Assembly 2019 147 Delegate Book 2 Adult Education/Number 11 10 10 Participating

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