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Weekly Service Schedule:

Saturdays

Great Vespers – 5:00 PM

Sundays

Divine Liturgy – 10:00 AM (9:40 Hours) with fellowship meal following the services

Weekdays

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Weekly Bulletin and Message


Posted: March 24, 2026

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Dear Faithful,

This week, we honor two very different Marys.

Last night, we read the incredible Life of St. Mary of Egypt—a former harlot who, through radical repentance, fled into the desert and spent decades ascending to astonishing spiritual heights.

In this week's Feast of the Annunciation, we celebrate Mary, the Mother of God, who responded with humility and obedience to the high and holy calling of bearing the Savior of the universe.

The latter represents what humanity is always meant to be (“the great example”)—a vessel wholly receptive to God.

The former shows what humanity can become, even after falling to the lowest depths.


Together, they show that holiness is possible from both innocence and repentance. May we too seek and strive for a life of holiness—a life hidden with Christ in God!

Attached is this week's bulletin along with a newsletter from St. Andrew's Camp. We have lots of great services this week. I hope to see you there! Also, please note that we will have a Work Day this Friday from 2-4 PM. 

Blessed Feast!

Your servant in Christ,

Fr Gregory

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St. Olympia Orthodox Church in Norwood, NY,
is a young, and God-willing growing, community of worshippers
under the Orthodox Church in America,
Diocese of New York/New Jersey.

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    Parishioners of St. Olympia Orthodox Church are from many different backgrounds: American, Greek, Russian, Albanian, Ukrainian, English, Eritrean, Hispanic, Native American, etc. Services are primarily in English, and the music is from both the Byzantine chant and Russian choral traditions.

    Our community is cared for by

    Rev. Gregory Fedorchak, Ph.D.
    Parish Rector
    607-427-3286
    father.fedorchak@gmail.com

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    St. Olympia Orthodox Church
    34 N Main St.
    Norwood, NY 13668


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    We are here to bring Christ to everyone.

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