St. Michael, Whittier, CA
For information that will always be up to date,
visit our parish home page at www.stmichaelwhittier.org
The Chancel Arch and High Altar at St. Michael's
01/06
Oblates of St. Benedict
The Oblates of Saint Benedict, of Saint Michael Parish, Whittier California, while not affiliated with any monastic community, are a group of Orthodox Christians who have come together to meet and pray under the guidance of the Rule of Saint Benedict.
We meet on the second Saturday morning of every month at 10:00 AM in our parish church to chant the offices of Prime and Terce, and listen to a meditation, after which we pray for those on our monthly intercession list. We then retire to the parish hall to discuss the meditation, study our workbook, have a light lunch and conduct the business of our Chapter. Twice yearly, for Advent and Great Lent, we sponsor a parish retreat.
Although we are Orthodox, we welcome all Christian men and women, single and married, who wish to incorporate into their lives the Rule of Saint Benedict. By following the Rule, the Oblates strive to live lives of prayer, and by service to the Church foster a sense of community united in Christian love and peace.
Individuals and groups who for reason of great distance are unable to belong to the Chapter at Saint Michael Church are invited to consider becoming Oblates associated with us.
Contact Us
Information on the chapter of the Oblates of Saint Benedict
at St. Michael Orthodox Christian Church
may be obtained by writing to
The Oblates of Saint Benedict
c/o St. Michael Orthodox Church
3333 Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier, CA 90601
The Clergy of St. Michael, Whittier
Rt. Rev. Fr. Michael Trigg - Sr. Pastor
Rev. Fr. Brendan Allen - Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Fr. Stephen Herney - Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Dn. Stephen Holley
Sdn. Michael Perkins
Sdn. Thomas Rice
Sdn. John Borland
Sdn. Thomas Llizo
Schedule of Services
Regular Weekly Service Schedule
Sunday Matins, 9:30 AM
Sunday Divine Liturgy, 10:00 AM
Wednesday Vespers, 7:00 PM
(On the third Wednesday of the month, Vespers is at 6:00 PM to accommodate the parish council meeting at 7:00 PM.)
Saturday Vespers, 6:00 PM
Family Night: First Wednesday of the month, 7:00 PM
Confession: Sunday, 9:00 AM and by Appointment
See also the Lenten and Holy Week schedule
06/05
Lenten Schedule of Services
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday
- 9:30 AM Matins
- 10:00 AM Solemn High Divine Liturgy including blessing of the palms and procession
- The first day of Holy Week commemorates Our Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem
Wednesday
- 6:30 PM Vespers
- 7:00 PM Divine Liturgy followed by Stations of the Cross, meatless potluck supper
Maundy Thursday
- 7:00 PM Solemn High Divine Liturgy, footwashing, Procession of the Sacramanent to the Alter of Repose, stripping of the altar, vigil til midnight.
- The day when we honor our Lord's institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper.
Good Friday
- 7:00 PM Solemn Collects, Veneration of the Cross, Stations of the Cross, Readings
- The very solemn day when we remember the sacrifice of Our Lord through his Crucifixion and Death on the Cross.
Holy Saturday
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10:00 AM Blessing of the animals
10:30 AM Confessions (by appointment)
5:30 PM Confessions (by appointment)
7:00 Pascha Eve Service, blessing of Paschal Candle, baptisms, renewal of baptismal vows
The day when we commemorate the resting of Christ's Body in the tomb.
Pascha
9:30 AM Matins
10:00 AM Solemn High Divine Liturgy
The day when we celebrate the glorious and life-giving Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
(Bring bells.)
Following, there will be a festive Pascha luncheon.
Directions to St. Michael, Whittier
Address
3333 Workman Mill Rd
Whittier, CA 90601
Basic Directions
From the 60 or the 605...
Take the Peck Rd exit and go south
(From the 605 exit you may have to go south on Pellissier Pl first and then south on Peck.)
Church is at the corner of Peck and Workman Mill
Past Events
This section contains past events for historical purposes.
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2005 Lenten Retreat with Joy Corey
The Othodox Oblates of St. Benedict
of St. Michael's, Whittier
Invite you and your family to our Lenten Retreat
"The Inner Struggle"
Conducted by
Joy Corey
Saturday, April 23, 2005
at 9:00 am
In the Parish Church
3333 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
562-692-6121
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
A Lenten luncheon will be served
2005 Advent Retreat
The Othodox Oblates of St. Benedict
of St. Michael's, Whittier
Invite you and your family to our Advent Retreat
Conducted by
Kh. Maggie Hock
Saturday, December 10, 2005
at 9:00 AM through 3:00 PM
A light lunch will be served in the Parish Hall
Whittier, CA 90601
2006 Lenten Retreat
You and your family
are invited to the annual
St. Michael Orthodox Christian Parish
Lenten Retreat
conducted by
Father Brendan Allen
his subject will be
"Saint Benedict in the Western World"
March 11th, 2006
in
The Church of Saint Michael
3333 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA
Beginning with Liturgy at 9:00AM
and
ending at 3:00PM
A Lenten luncheon will be served