In the Orthodox Church, it is common practice to bless grapes (as well as any other fruit and vegetables) on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. This feast normally falls on August 6th, which is a Thursday this year. At St. George this year, we will be transferring and celebrating this feast day on Sunday, August 9th.  Fr. Sergei will be serving Divine Liturgy on this day. 

 It is also common practice to bless all fragrant herbs or flowers on the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos: this feast normally falls on August 15th which is a Saturday this year. We will be celebrating that feast on Sunday, August 16th.  Fr. Theophan Whitfield will be serving Divine Liturgy on this Sunday. 
 
Please feel free to bring the items on the appropriate day/celebration!