Monasticism: A Call to Serve
Here I am LORD: Send Me!
Monastic Communities
Order of Mendicants
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Contact: Fr. James Wise
email: orderofmendicants@gmail.com
St. Lazarus Orthodox Monastery
Eastern Monastery
Location: Carencro, LA
Contact: Fr. Fontenot, OFMO
email: Southbychoice@aol.com
The Holy Apostles Orthodox Monastery
Location: Whitefield, ME
Contact: Bishop Douglas Wright
US Mail: 625 Head Tide Road, Whitefield, ME 04353-3702
Boldly Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ Jesus!
We are a community of Christians in the Apostolic Tradition of the Orthodox Catholic Church who feel called to live the Gospel of Christ Jesus in a radical way.
1. We hold the Nicene Creed as the primary Symbol of our Faith.
2. Our daily life centers on Prayer, Study and Work. Our Monastics anchor themselves with Prayer and Eucharist, study the Word of God daily and work in the greater community bringing the Gospel to all they meet.
3. Our primary vocation is that of Servant. We are called by the Gospel to serve; in every situation it is our goal.
Servanthood
We have many opportunities to serve through several "ministries" of the OCCA. The Lord says to us that the "harvest is ready but the laborers, few." Won't you come and labor in God's fields? Pray with us, Study with us, and Serve with us!
Worship Opportunities: The Work of the People of God!
COME! Now Is The Time To Worship!
The most important work of the People of God is Worship. We have a number of opportunities for gathering together for communal worship; but, these are not the only gathering times. We encourage small group scriptural study and Eucharistic celebrations throughout the week.
Contact our Communities in your area for Worship Times!
- Divine Liturgy (Mass)
- Morning and Evening Prayer
- Great Vespers each Saturday and before Festivals at 6:00 pm in most of our communities.
A Few of Our Ministries
- Sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation: By appointment or preceding Divine Liturgy and Vespers one half hour.
- Pre-Marital and Marital Counseling: Certified counselors render a loving, supporting ear. Small fee applies for paperwork and documentation.
- Sacrament of Holy Matrimony: Available to couples who have been counseled, by appointment.
- Sacrament of Holy Baptism: Available to Parents after three Catechetical sessions on the importance and Theology of Baptism.
- Catechism: For those who are interested in entering the Orthodox-Catholic Church of America.
- Bible Study: Learn the wealth of knowledge contained in Sacred Scripture.
- Interest Groups: Monthly Meetings for those interested in the Orthodox-Catholic Church of America. Offered by Selected Monasteries.
Please feel free to contact any one of the Monasteries listed if you would like more information.
