On Saturday 15 February and Sunday 16 February we had services for the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, for the Afterfeast of the Meeting of the Lord, and in honour of Righteous Symeon the God-Receiver and Prophetess Anna (1st C. BC).  All-night Vigil was served on Saturday evening and the  Hours and Divine Liturgy were served on Sunday morning. At Divine Liturgy on Sunday the parish rector was assisted by Protodeacon Martin Naef and prayers were offered for peace in the Holy Land.