St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God Cathedral
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA
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OrthoAnalytika
Welcome to OrthoAnalytika, Fr. Anthony Perkins' podcast of homilies, classes, and shows on spirituality, science, and culture - all offered from a decidedly Orthodox Christian perspective. Fr. Anthony is a mission priest and seminary professor for the UOC-USA. He has a diverse background, a lot of enthusiasm, and a big smile. See www.orthoanalytika.org for show notes and additional content.
Homily - Acquiring Peace and the Spiritual Gut Check
15 Jun 2025 at 3:46pm

The Feast of All Saints
Hebrews 11:33-40; 12:1-2;
St. Matthew 10:32-33; 37-38; 19:27-30

After clearing up potential confusion about "leaving" families as a sure way to heaven, Fr. Anthony asks how we are doing with the gifts of the Passion, Resurr...





Homily - Pentecost and the Gift of Communification
8 Jun 2025 at 8:13pm

Pentecost: The Language of Love
This episode explores Pentecost as more than a miracle of tongues—it's a call to unity through the divine language of love. The Holy Spirit empowers us to truly listen, love, and live in communion. Through grace, re...



Homily - The Sunday after Ascension
1 Jun 2025 at 8:02pm

The Truth Matters
This homily explores why truth is essential—in logic, relationships, and faith. It examines the unique role of religion, the danger of distorting truth (like Arius did), and the deep meaning of Christ’s incarnation, resurrection,...



Talk - Spiritual Fatherhood and the Temptation of Tyranny
21 May 2025 at 7:31pm

In today's class, Fr. Anthony talks about spiritual fatherhood and how the health of the parish flows from the health of the priest and back.  The talk included the temptation of tyranny, young-eldership (mladastarstvo), and people-pleasing.  Enjo...



Homily - What Really Sustains Us?
18 May 2025 at 7:56pm

John 4:5-42.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus talks about living water and secret food—not physical things, but spiritual truths.
So here’s the big question: What truly motivates us? Is it money, health, happiness? Those things matter—but they don’t last....




The Areopagus (AFR)

Good Guys Wear Black
A Podcast for Priests Who Need Priests
How (Not) to Improve Clergy Selection and Development
14 Jul 2022 at 2:38pm
Today Fr. Anthony waves the "Good Idea Wand" (a cursed artifact to be sure) to come up with solutions to the problem of maladjusted clergy. He then invites Fr. Gregory to evaluate them. The ideas they discuss are; psychological evaluations, mand...

Where Do Thoughts Come From?
11 Jul 2022 at 12:30pm
Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Gregory about scientific theories about the origin of thoughts and how the Orthodox understanding covers and improves on them both theologically and practically. This should not be surprising as Orthodoxy grounds anthro...

Missions and Stewardship with Fr. Robert Holet
18 Jun 2022 at 5:15pm
Fr. Anthony continues his discussion with Fr. Robert, author of "The First and Finest: Orthodox Christian Stewardship as Sacred Offering" about some of the necessities, joys, and struggles that come with starting and nurturing a mission. This tim...

Ritualizing Opportunities for Grace in Mission Work
6 Jun 2022 at 1:30pm
Fr. Anthony continues his discussion with Fr. Robert Holet, author of "The First and Finest: Orthodox Christian Stewardship as Sacred Offering" about mission work, this time focusing on the need to organize and routinize the work of the parish int...

Talking Missions (and Horses) with Fr. Robert Holet
24 May 2022 at 2:36pm
Fr. Robert Holet is the author of The First and Finest: Orthodox Christian Stewardship as Sacred Offering, one of the best practical guides to fostering a healthy parish culture that you can find. Fr. Robert is also one of Fr. Anthony's mentors, ...


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Priest - Father Richard Jendras

President - Robin Bodnar

Treasurer - Yaryna Pukalo

Financial Secretary - Svitlana Brazzo

Inventory Control - Barbara Hutzayluk

Volunteers - Liliia Baranova

                       Susan Cooke

                       Oksana Pukalo

                       Olena Ridlovsky

                       Sandy Ritter

                       Nadiya Shapovalova

 

                      

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Priest - Father Richard Jendras

Cantor - John Koretski

Members - Ryan Anderson

                     Daniel Anderson

                     Hayden Arp

                     Richard Bodnar

                     Robin Bodnar

                     Susan Cooke

                     Nikolai Fartuch

                     Alex Mackiewicz

                     Andrea Mackiewicz

                     Mary Ellen Mackiewicz

                     Daniel Petrovich

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