2716 North Dobson Road Chandler, AZ 85224 (480) 899-3330
Rev. Fr. Philip S. Armstrong, Presbyter
2716 N. Dobson Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-3330
(Located South of Elliot Rd on Dobson Rd)
Church e-mail : office@st-katherine.org
Email Fr. Phil : skpriest@yahoo.com
Office hours:
Monday Thru Thursday
9:30am - 3:30pm
Closed from 12:00 to 1:00pm for lunch.
Sunday Service Schedule:
8:30 AM Orthos
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church Chandler AZ 85224
MESSAGE FROM FATHER
CHURCH EVENTS & NEWS
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Orthodox Christian Network Radio
May 2020
Christ is Risen! Truly, he is Risen!
A short two weeks ago, we observed the greatest feast of our
Orthodox calendar year – Holy Pascha. Yet our observance this year
was unlike any other Pascha. Due to the restrictions placed upon
us by the corona virus pandemic we were estranged from our Holy
Week services and our celebration of Holy Pascha. Although we were able to
participate in them via their live-streaming taping on the St. Katherine Facebook
page, it was not the same as being physically present in the church. Yet, we must be
grateful for this consolation.
My prayer this month is that we will be able to safely return to our normal lives. I
can hardly wait to receive word that we can open our churches to the faithful! It
will truly be a joyous occasion when we will all see each other in the Divine Liturgy.
I miss your warm, comforting presence. It will be like a welcome home celebration.
I can hardly wait!
We have all heard the proverbial saying, “absence makes the heart grow fonder”. I
pray that these words will prove true as we return to our spiritual home – St.
Katherine. No longer will we take the church for granted. I hope that the COVID-
19 pandemic has kindled within us a deeper appreciation for God and the Church.
We need the Church!
Many of you have experienced financial and emotional hardships due to the corona
virus pestilence. Some of you may have been laid off or furloughed from work.
Others of you may be on the verge of losing your business. Some of you may have
lost a loved one to the virus. Others are still worried about becoming sick with this
contagion. My heart reaches out to our elderly, and especially to those in nursing
homes and care facilities. I am also concerned about our children who have been
estranged from their friends and forced to finish their school year at home via “on-
line learning” All of you have been forced to make many sacrifices.
I encourage those of our church family to reach out and help those who have been
adversely affected during this crisis. Please bring to my attention those in need of
pastoral care. I call upon our parish organizations to identify those in need to the
parish and make available any resources you have to alleviate their suffering.
Collectively, as the Body of Christ, we are especially called upon to take care of our
own. Now is the time to show our charity to our brothers and sisters who have been
impacted!
Please remember your church! The survival of the parish is dependent upon our
financial support. If you have fallen behind in your giving, please take time today to
become current in your stewardship giving.
In closing, I am hopeful that the summer months will instill in us a renewed hope
and a vaccine cure to the corona virus. In faith, let us confront the challenges that
face us. May we draw strength from our resurrected Lord.
Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen!
Love in Christ,
+Fr. Phil
All St. Katherine services will be streaming live on the St. Katherine Facebook
Page during the scheduled service times.
Please worship with us from your home so that we may all pray together during
this extraordinary Lenten trial.
Live Stream Services
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Classes Will Resume When Caronavirus Restrictions Are Lifted
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