Posts by Fr. Marty Watt
The point is change.
Homily 628 – 33 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa February 9, 2025 Epistle: (296) 2 Timothy 3:10-15 and (316) Hebrews 7:7-17 Gospel: (89) Luke 18:10-14 and (7) Luke 2:22-40 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, one God. And so it begins. Officially, this Sunday, this reading,…
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – February 9, 2025
2025 02 09 33APE T8 Publican and Pharisee Music
Read MorePerseverance in prayer.
Homily 626 – 31 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa January 26, 2025 Epistle: (280-ctr) 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Gospel: (62) Matthew 15:21-28 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, one God. Persistence is a virtue that doesn’t get mentioned a lot in the Gospels. We have three or…
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – January 26, 2025
2025 01 26 31APE T6 Xenophon Music
Read MoreKnow thyself.
Homily 625 – 30 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa January 19, 2025 Epistle: (258) Colossians 3:12-16 Gospel: (93) Luke 18:35-43 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, one God. Sometimes, we forget the reality of our situation. Or, maybe we choose to ignore our situation. Perhaps the…
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – January 19, 2025
2025 01 19 30APE T5 Macarius the Great Music
Read MoreWhat does Albania have to do with Galilee?
Homily 624 – 29 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa January 12, 2025 Epistle: (224-ctr) – Ephesians 4:7-13 Gospel: (10) – Matthew 4:12-17 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, one God. I have to confess that in preparation for this homily, my mind is elsewhere. You have…
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – January 12, 2025
2025 01 12 29APE T4 Tatiana of Rome Music
Read MoreWeekend Bulletin – January 5, 2025
2025 01 05 28APE T3 Eve of Theophany Music
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – December 29, 2024 NO SERVICES!
There will be no services on December 29. Attached is the hymnography if you would like to sing vespers or Typica at home. Attendance at one of the other Orthodox Churches in our area is encouraged! St. George Greek Orthodox Church – Des Moines St. Demetri Serbian Orthodox Church – Des Moines St. Nicholas Orthodox…
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