Holy Nativity of the Lord (OCA)
2155 Southern Loop Rd., Shreveport, LA 71106
318-455-4219
ARE YOU ON A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY?

The church family at Holy Nativity is made up of people from various religious and Christian backgrounds. One thing we share in common is our spiritual journey. At some point in our lives, we decided it was time to explore Christianity or engage the Christian faith in deeper way. Through prayer, study of the Holy Scriptures, the writings of the ancient Church, and seeking the counself of others, we found our way to Orthodoxy. To be honest, this tranistion can be difficult. You discover that following Christ is truly a sacrficial way of life, the way of the Cross. While the cost is great, the reward is greater. If you are on a spiritual journey, we would like to help. Fr Jason (318-455-4219) is available to visit with you as well as others in the congregation. Our website and the resources connected to it may offer some assistance. Please pray about joining us for a service. We would love to have you visit Holy Nativity. May God bless and guide your steps! 

 

 

 

WEEK  SCHEDULE 

 

 Monday, Nov. 24

9:45AM - Assemble Turkey Boxes

11AM - Leave for Turkey Box Drop-Off

 

 Tuesday, Nov. 25

11:30 AM - Thanksgiving Meal for Chris Hayes Center

 

7pm - Catechism via ZOOM with Fr. Jason

Topic: Fall Catechism

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81344988629

Meeting ID: 813 4498 8629

Passcode: 187501

 

 Wednesday, Nov.  26

5:30PM - Vesperal Liturgy

 

 Thursday, Nov.  27

Happy Thanksgiving Day

 

 Saturday, Nov. 29

5:00 PM - Great Vespers

 

 Sunday, Nov. 30

9:40AM - Hours

10 AM - Divine Liturgy

* CHRISTMAS PLAY PRACTICE FOR ALL YOUTH  *

 

Please take note of the Special Services and Events during the Nativity Cycle. Details can be found on our calendar, website, and newsletter.

 

 

o   Thanksgiving Box Drop off (Nov. 24)

o   Thanksgiving Divine Vesperal Liturgy (Nov 26)

o   St. Nicholas Day (Dec 6)

o   St. Herman of Alaska (Dec 13)

o   Christmas Play & Ms. Tammi’s Christmas Gift Drive (Dec. 21)

o   Christmas Eve Services (Dec 24)

o   Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Bishop Gerasim (Dec. 28)

o   New Year’s Chili Cookoff & Fireworks (Dec. 31)

o   New Year’s Divine Liturgy (Jan. 1)

 
 
 

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NATIVITY Fast

The Nativity Fast begins November 15th and continues through December 24th. Itis divided into two parts. The first part is November 15th through December 20th when the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine and oil) is observed on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with katalysis for fish, wine and oil on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. The second part is the period of the Forefeast, December 21st through 24th, when the traditional fasting discipline is observed Monday through Thursday.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

To help you on your journey towards Christ's birth, here are some Ancient Faith resources on the Nativity Fast:


Podcasts:
Speaking the Truth in Love with Fr. Thomas Hopko: "The Nativity Fast"

Raising Saints with Elissa Bjeletich Davis: "The Nativity Fast"

Our Life in Christ with Steve Robinson and Bill Gould: "The Nativity Fast"

Pilgrims from Paradise with Matthew Gallatin: "The Nativity Fast"

Healthy Minds Healthy Souls with the Louhs and Rita Madden: "The Nativity Fast"

Eastern Christian Insights with Fr. Philip LeMasters: "The Rich Fool & The Nativity Fast"

YouTube:


Ancient Faith Today 
with Fr. Tom Soroka and Fr. Paul Jannakos"Making the Most of the Nativity Season"

Books:


Behold the Great Light: A Daily Devotional for the Nativity Fast through

Theophany by Fr. Basil Ross Aden et al.

Meditations for Advent: Preparing for Christ's Birth by Vassilios Papavassiliou

Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas: A Family Devotional in the Eastern Orthodox Tradition by AmandaEve Wigglesworth

Beautiful Christmas: An Orthodox Coloring Book for Children illustrated by Megan Elizabeth Gilbert

Lucia, Saint of Light (ages 3-12) by Katherine Bolger Hyde, illustrated by Daria Fisher

The Barn & The Book (ages 7-12) by Melinda Johnson

The Nativity of Christ (ages 2–8) by Elena Trostnikova, illustrated by Olga Podivilova

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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