We are happy to invite all, the new-comers and our customers of 40-years back, to our traditional Russian food event and Christmas Festival, on Saturday, December 6, from 10 am to 3 pm, at the Nativity of the Holy Virgin Church, 1220 Crane St., Menlo Park.
We offer:
* Piroshki, Pelmeni, Bliny, Golubtsy and Borscht, served hot or frozen to take out
* home-made bread and pastry
* lucky barrel gifts
* Christmas boutique
* arts and crafts fair, including hand-made pottery, soaps, knitted toys, festive cards, and more
* goods from Assumption Monastery in Callistoga;
* Christmas Carols and live music
* Puppet show, activities for kids, and more!
Our Piroshki and Pelmeni teams make these food all-favorites according to the authentic recipes, inherited from Russian emigres of the beginning of the 20th century.
Our talented church community members offer their hand-made products for you to enjoy and treat your loved ones on holidays.
Several folk ensembles will sing favorite Russian, Ukrainian and English carols.
Kids and their parents will find educating and fun activities at our fair.
Free entrance.
All proceeds will go to support the Church of the Nativity of the Holy Virgin (Orthodox Church in America), the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), and local monasteries in Santa Rosa and Santa Paula.
We have something for everyone: clothes - casual and formal - kitchen gadgets, pots and Pyrex bowls, plates and glassware, various kitchen ware, home decor items and knick-knacks, kids stuff, games, and stylish items: jewelry, crystal, china, purses, and others!
Prices are fair and negotiable.
A big variety of books will be offered at our Church Rummage Sale on July 18 and 19!
Classic and modern, culinary and business, health and hobby, children's, educational, as well as art albums, icons and religious items, all the above you will find at our book sale section!
Most items will be found inside the church hall (building in the back, with blue doors). Heavy items and furniture will be outside.
Things we accept:
- clothes
- shoes
- accessories
- jewelry
- kitchen and house ware,(e.g. cups, plates, pots and pans, utensils, etc.)
- small kitchen appliances (e.g. blenders and juicers)
- house decor, indoor and outdoor
- baby and kids items: clothes, shoes, accessories; toys, puzzles, games; strollers, baby furniture (e.g. high chairs, rocking chairs…)
- any other useful, quality stuff for home and garden
- quality books
Furniture or other heavy, large items are only accepted by arrangement during the last week before sale, July 13-17. They have to stay outside until the sale date.
Things we do not accept:
- items in poor or not-working condition
- e-waste
- second harvest food items
- big appliances
- beds, cribs, mattresses
- rugs
- encyclopedias, dictionaries or magazines
- some senior health care items (e.g. clutches, hearing aids,…) that are normally obtained through medical insurance
We warmly invite you to our parish’s Maslenitsa celebrations and encourage all parishioners to take part in our Annual Parish Assembly.
🔹 February 23 (Meatfare Sunday) – After the Divine Liturgy, our Sisterhood will serve a delicious lunch with hot pelmeni, savory pastries, and meat-filled blinchiki. Please take note! After lunch, we will hold our Annual General Parish Meeting. This is a crucial event where we will review the past year, discuss future plans, and make important decisions for the parish. We need your participation! Stay for the pelmeni – and for the meeting! 😊
🔹 March 2 (Forgiveness Sunday) – After the Rite of Forgiveness, we will conclude Maslenitsa with a festive meal, featuring:
✔️ Hearty borscht
✔️ Yeast blini with salmon, herring, and caviar
✔️ Sweet blinchiki with tvorog, sour cream, and jam
✔️ Homemade pastries and cakes
Hot food will be available for purchase starting around 12:30 PM, right after the service.
In addition, frozen meat and cheese-filled blinchiki, as well as stuffed cabbage rolls, are already available for purchase. Pelmeni and savory pastries will be available next week, God willing.
☀️ Please note that prices will be higher than at our regular parish lunches, as these meals serve as a fundraiser for our church.
We especially invite guests from other parishes on March 2 – all are welcome!
Experience the Charm of Slavic Cuisine and Culture at Our Christmas Festival
Craving the delectable taste of mouthwatering of Piroshki, Pelmeni, Bliny, and Borscht? Or are you curious to try these Slavic delicacies for the first time? Either way, you’re in for a treat.
Join us for an unforgettable experience at our traditional Slavic food event and Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 7, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Nativity of the Holy Virgin Church in Menlo Park (1220 Crane St).
Our culinary treasures - all homemade by our dedicated sisterhood - are not just meals; they are a journey through time, crafted from authentic recipes passed down from Russian emigres of the early 20th century. Now, you can enjoy them hot and fresh at the event, or take home some frozen delights to savor later.
But that’s not all. You’ll also get to immerse yourself in the festive spirit of Slavic culture, with live music, folk groups, lucky barrel gifts, and a Christmas boutique. You’ll find unique items like religious souvenirs and honey from the Assumption Monastery, hand-made treats such as organic soaps, knitted toys, festive postcards, and pottery.
Bring the little ones along, as we have an array of activities for kids, including face painting, clay for kids, and crafts and balloons.
Plus, you’ll be supporting a good cause. All proceeds go to church maintenance and charity.
Don't miss out on this celebration of flavors, traditions, and community. Mark your calendar and invite your friends and family. We can’t wait to see you there! Please share our posters: _1_, _2_
The Nativity of the Holy Virgin Church in Menlo Park invites you to our highly anticipated 2-days Rummage Sale on Friday, July 12, from 12 to 3 pm, and on Saturday, July 13, from 10 am to 3 pm.
Big selection of clothes and shoes, both casual and formal, pots, pans, and Pyrex bowls, plates and glassware, various kitchen ware, sporting goods, kids stuff, games, knick-knacks, as well as books, home decor items, and as usual, stylish items from our boutique: icons, paintings, jewelry, crystal, fine china, purses, hats and much more!
Join us and experience the thrill of discovering useful and amusing treasures!
Glassware and kitchenware, decorative items and boutique as well as some clothing will be found inside the church hall (building with blue doors). Casual clothing, shoes, heavy items and furniture will be outside.
Church parking is available.
Donations for 2024 Annual Rummage Sale:
Our Annual Rummage Sale is scheduled for July 12th and 13th this year. Large items and furniture must be donated between July 7th and 11th, and only by agreement with Anna Richter (rikhter@gmail.com /(650)440-2
Ежегодная Благотворительная Распродажа состоится в 12 и 13 июля в этом году. Пожалуйста, принесите книги и вещевые пожертвования до воскресенья, 7 июля. Крупногабаритные вещи и мебель привезите только на последней неделе перед распродажей, с 7 по 11 июля, и только по договорённости со Анной Рихтер (rikhter@gmail.com /(65
- Piroshki, Pelmeni, Bliny, Golubtsy and Bortsch made by our sisterhood, served hot or frozen to take out;
- baking goods;
- lucky barrel gifts;
- live music;
- activities for kids and more!
Come support us by attending our annual summer Rummage Sale. The date varies each year.
To continue the joy of Pascha, we hold an annual potluck Easter Picnic on the Sunday of Pascha after the Agape Vespers. The picnic usually starts around 1 or 2pm. The location is different each year, so ask a church member where it will be!
