Orthodox Church
ST. XENIA OF PETERSBURG PARISH
GENERAL INFORMATION
In 2001, with the blessing of the Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America, the parish, with great joy, was named after one of the most respected Russian woman saints, St, Xenia of Petersburg. She is the patroness of hearth and family happiness, peace and prosperity. Our priest is Father Paul Iwaszewicz.
We generally meet every first and third Sunday of the month and the preceding Saturday at the Veteran's Hall (2290 Willow Pass Road, Concord, CA 94522-0611) to pray. Check the calendar for the specific schedule. Our services are primarily in Church Slavonic with some English. Our upcoming schedule is as follows:
PASKHA 2025 April 20th
All are welcome to attend!
We continue virtual transmission via Zoom for those who are not able to attend services.
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Zoom Link for all services:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81327280591
PASKHA 2025 April 20th
APRIL
Palm Sunday- Вербное воскресенье
Saturday,12th - All Nighy Vigil (Vigil and Matins combined) Blessing of Palms– 5:00 pm
Sunday, 13th – Palm Sunday Liturgy – 8:30 am
We come to Palm Sunday Liturgy with our blessed Palms from Saturday’s Vigil
Holy Passion Week
Wednesday, April 16
Holy Wednesday
General Unction- Sacrament of the Sick at 18:00
Thursday, April 17
Holy Thursday
Commemoration of the First Eucharist at the Last Supper
Liturgy at 8:00 a.m.
Matins and reading of the Twelve Gospels of the Passion – 17:00
Friday, April 18th Great and Holy Friday
Matins fallowing Vespers and the procession with the Epithaphios– 4:30 pm
Saturday, April 19th -Great and Holy Saturday – 11 pm Lamentations of the
Theotokos
The Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ-Paskha
Saturday, April 19th at 12 Midnight- Procession around the church. Resurrection Matins
and Liturgy
Blessing of Easter Baskets on Saturday April 19th from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm and after Paskha Liturgy
Sunday, April 20th morning No Liturgy as it took place at Midnight
MAY
Myrrh Bearing Women. Sisterhood Day
Saturday, May 3rd Vespers 5 pm
Sunday, May 4th Liturgy 8:30 am
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
Saturday, May 17th Vespers 5 pm
Sunday, May 18th Liturgy 8:30 am
JUNE
Pentecost- Trinity Sunday
Saturday, June 7th Vespers 5 pm
Sunday, June 8th Liturgy and Pentecost Vespers 8:30 am
Apostles Fast: June 16th to July 12th
Saturday, June 21st Vespers 5 pm
Sunday, June 22nd Liturgy 8:30 am
JULY
NO SERVICES
AUGUST
Saturday, August 23rd Vespers 5 pm
Sunday, August 24th Liturgy 8:30 am
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 6th Vespers 5 pm
Sunday, September 7th Liturgy 8:30 am
Parish Feast Day
(We celebrate close to the day ST .Xenia was Canonize by ROCOR)
Saturday, September 27th All- Night Vigil 5 pm
Sunday, September 28th Liturgy 8:30 am
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 4th Vespers 5 pm
Sunday, October 5th Liturgy 8:30 am
Saturday, October 18th Vespers 5 pm
Sunday, October 19th Liturgy 8:30 am
Beginning of Great Leant 2025 march 3rd
PASKHA 2025 April 20th
Zoom Link for all services:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81327280591
2290 Willow Pass Road, Concord / intersection of Colfax St.
Rector: Father Paul Iwaszewicz
To be scheduled based on Local Health Ordinances.
Please check the website for latest updates
2290 Willow Pass Road, Concord / intersection of Colfax St.
Rector: Father Paul Iwaszewicz. PH (925) 787 - 6678