[WAYNE, NJ] – The faithful of Holy Resurrection Church in Wayne, NJ, joyfully gathered on Sunday, November 9th, to celebrate Father Stephen Evanina’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination the Holy Priesthood. The milestone was marked with a beautiful Hierarchical Divine Liturgy led by His Eminence, Archbishop Michael.

The celebration began with the traditional presentation of flowers by representatives of the parish church school, followed by the presentation of bread and salt from Parish Council President Leonard Shark. Concelebrating with His Eminence were Archpriests John Klutchko, Samuel Kedala, and Eric Tosi, together with Protodeacon Peter Skoog from Holy Trinity Church in Pottstown, PA.

[Buffalo, NY] - During his archpastoral visit to Saints Peter and Paul Church in Buffalo, NY, on November 1–2, His Eminence Archbishop Michael awarded Father John Hutnyan the Jeweled Cross in recognition of his faithful service. The joyful weekend included Vespers, Hierarchical Liturgy, fellowship, and a Q&A with catechumens and new members.

In celebration of the Feast of St. Andrew on Sunday, November 30, St. Andrew’s Camp invites everyone to join in supporting the ministry through a Feast Day Fundraiser!

All donations made during the month of November will directly benefit the ongoing work of the camp. As a special thank-you, every donor will receive a St. Andrew’s Camp hologram sticker — and will also be entered into a raffle to win a gift bag featuring:

From joyful preparations for the Building Our Future: Thanksgiving and Dedication celebration to a look ahead at our exciting 2026 camp programs, this issue is filled with inspiring updates and ways to stay connected with St. Andrew’s Camp. Read about the blessings of our newly dedicated buildings, learn how you can support the camp’s mission, and mark your calendar for upcoming retreats and events. Together, let’s continue to build a place where faith, friendship, and fun flourish for generations to come.

In this November Ministry Reflection, Christopher Chiakulas, Founder of Orthodox Christian College Counseling, reflects on the pressures our teens face as they prepare for college and reminds us that, while the world urges them to chase the “best” schools and achievements, the only admission that truly matters is to the Kingdom of Heaven. Lasting faith begins long before college; it grows when parents, leaders, and mentors walk with our youth, nurturing their life in Christ through relationship, prayer, and presence.

The second part of this workshop, which took place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, is titled “A Gentle Mother, A Holy Matushka: Getting to Know St. Olga of Alaska -- Part 2: Resources for Teaching”. Mitred Archpriest Nicholas Molodyko-Harris and Archpriest Michael Nicolai offered reflections on Yup’ik Orthodox traditions, celebrations, and music. Also featured was a recording of Archpriest Michael Oleksa, of blessed memory, retelling miracle stories of St. Olga. Matushka Tamara Cowan shared multiple resources of photos, videos, articles, books and Church School lessons. These resources will be part of a St. Olga of Alaska Resource Guide, with live links and PDF downloads that can be immediately used for teaching about St. Olga to youth and adults alike. The guide will be available soon for download, for parish and family use.

[Jewell, NY] - On Saturday, November 1, 2025, St. Andrew’s Camp hosted a joyous celebration to thank its benefactors, supporters, and volunteers. Their generosity has benefited hundreds of campers and made possible many wonderful improvements to the camp’s facilities and programs.

During the event, His Eminence Archbishop Michael celebrated the Divine Liturgy, assisted by Fr. Jason Vansuch, Fr. Gregory Fedorchak, and Fr. Ambrose Inlow. Following the Liturgy, a procession was held to bless and dedicate the newly constructed Dining Hall, along with the camp’s existing buildings, each entrusted to the intercessions of beloved saints closely associated with the camp’s life: St. Michael the Archangel, St. Olga of Alaska, St. Herman of Alaska, St. Seraphim of Sarov, and St. Joseph the Betrothed.

On Saturday, October 25, members of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Cohoes, NY, traveled to Argyle, NY to present a $1,000 donation to Lucky Puppy Rescue, a local shelter dedicated to the care and adoption of dogs. The donation represented half of the parish’s recent 50/50 raffle proceeds, directed toward supporting a worthy cause.

“All of creation is from God, and it requires us to help animals as well as people,” said one parish member, reflecting on the visit.
 

[Brooklyn, NY] -  On November 1, 2025, Christopher and Pelagia received the Holy Mystery of Baptism at Transfiguration Cathedral in Brooklyn, NY. It was a special joy for the entire community, as this was a conscious and heartfelt decision made by the young adults themselves, both of whom were raised in non-religious families.