Monthly Archives: February 2013

It’s a Girl!

The ruffles, the bows, the skirts that twirl… the Popovs are welcoming a baby girl! Bottles and booties and bibs and more, let’s shower the family with gifts galore!   Please join us for a baby shower and luncheon honoring Pani Matka … Continue reading

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Daria’s Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients 2 Tbsp coconut or extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 Tbsp curry powder 1 diced large onion Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 minced cloves garlic 2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger … Continue reading

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Triumph of Orthodoxy 2013

Today we celebrated the Triumph of Orthodoxy, or the end of iconoclasm. We brought icons, images, holy cards, and crosses to be blessed. The homily is inevitably about the final defeat of iconoclasm and the restoration of the icons to … Continue reading

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Forgiveness Vespers 2013

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Daria’s Quinoa with Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms

Mushrooms roasted in a simple oil-free pear balsamic dressing are delicious tossed with quinoa, spinach, green onions and almonds. Serve this dish warm, room temperature or cold, as a side dish or the main event. Serves 6. Ingredients 1/4 cup … Continue reading

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Daria’s Delicious Faux Tuna Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups garbanzo beans ¼ cup celery, small dice ¼ cup red bell pepper, small dice ¼ cup apple, small dice ¼ cup dill pickle, small dice ¼ cup fresh dill, minced ¼ – ⅓ cup  plain yogurt or … Continue reading

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The Presentation of Christ 2013

According to the gospel of Luke, Mary and Joseph took the baby Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem forty days after his birth to complete Mary’s ritual purification after childbirth and to perform the redemption of the firstborn in obedience … Continue reading

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Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) Workshop

We are thrilled to announce the second annual pysanky-making workshop that will be held at St. Sophia! Everyone is welcome to attend this wonderful opportunity! A donation of $5.00 per person will be accepted to offset costs for the snacks and supplies. … Continue reading

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