Announcements

Events Calendar

• The Apostles Fast begins this evening and concludes on the evening of Thursday, June 28. The Typikon prescribes “strict abstinence on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with a mitigated abstinence (Wine and Oil) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Ruthenian Metropolia has identified this period as a penitential season (Canon 880 § 2). This fast may be observed voluntarily.”
• The Patristics Theology adult education class resumes Tuesday nights 6:30-8:30 starting June 12^th.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is 2 weeks away, June 13^th. Notify your friends, co-workers, etc.
• ByzanTEEN Mission Trip – The Eparchy of Parma is partnering with YouthWorks to sponsor a mission trip to Logan County, West Virginia for those ages 13-18. The trip will start on Saturday, July 28 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, OH and return there on Sunday August 5, 2012. Download application materials at www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Serve our Lord thru serving others.

Kudos

Father Sid extends his gratitude to those who routinely assist the parish with volunteer help. For instance, those who clean up after church socials, flowers, bakers/wrappers, market sellers, landscaping, food pantry donors, maintenance, workday attendees, etc. Although this list certainly is not complete be sure that your help, regardless of its perceived importance or high/low profile, is greatly appreciated. God grant all our volunteers (parishioners and no-parishioners) peace, health and happiness for many years!

From the Chancery Offices

-         The 2011/2012 Stewardship Campaign is drawing to a close. All pledges and final payments are due by June 20, 2012. For further information, please contact Fran Makuh at 216-741-8773, ext. 221.

-         The Office of Youth Protection’s Victim Assistance Coordinator, Dr. Sharon DiLauro Petrus can be reached at 216-741-8773, ext 346.

-         For information regarding the girls’ Life in Christ or boys’ Alive in Christ weekends, please contact Fr. Dennis Hrubiak at 216-741-8773, ext. 232.

Announcements

Events Calendar

• Memorial Day falls on Pentecost Monday this year. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 9 am on Monday, May 28th. Since most everyone will have the day off for the national holiday we ask that you start your day by praising God at our church next Monday.
• The Patristics Theology adult education class resumes Tuesday nights 6:30-8:30 starting June 12^th.
• ByzanTEEN Mission Trip – The Eparchy of Parma is partnering with YouthWorks to sponsor a mission trip to Logan County, West Virginia for those ages 13-18. The trip will start on Saturday, July 28 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, OH and return there on Sunday August 5, 2012. Download application materials at www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Serve our Lord thru serving others.

Other Collections

Bishop John Kudrick has directed that a special collection for Catholic Home Missions be taken during all May Liturgies. The appeal funds a wide range of pastoral services. This is the final Sunday.

The rectory heating system is in need of repair before the fall season. We need your help through prayers, donations, and fund raising labor to have the work done in the summer months. We can use your help with baking and marketing. Don’t be shy. We have mentors who will help you learn these skills. Thank you.

2011/2012 Stewardship Appeal

Thanks to those who pledged to this year’s appeal. We’ve collected $1,403 of the $1,598 pledged. The 2011/2012 Stewardship Appeal, “Together, building God’s Kingdom” is coming quickly to a close. All payments on pledges for this year’s appeal must be received by the chancery by June 20, 2012. You can make a payment online at www.parma.org or mail it. Thank you for your support of eparchial programming.

Announcements

Events Calendar

• The second of two Ancient Healing Services this month will be celebrated this Wednesday, May 23 at 7 pm. Come experience God’s healing power for your spirit, mind and body. We continue to pray for those whose names & petitions were collected at the May 9^th healing service.
• The 5^th All Souls Saturday divine liturgy is this week at 9 am. You are urged to come and participate in the remembrance of those in your family who’ve died. If you have names to be added to the All Souls list please contact the rectory by Thursday.
• Memorial Day falls on Pentecost Monday this year. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 9 am on Monday, May 28th. Since most everyone will have the day off for the national holiday we ask that you start your day by praising God at our church next Monday.
• ByzanTEEN Mission Trip – The Eparchy of Parma is partnering with YouthWorks to sponsor a mission trip to Logan County, West Virginia for those ages 13-18. The trip will start on Saturday, July 28 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, OH and return there on Sunday August 5, 2012. Download application materials at www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Serve our Lord thru serving others.

Other Collections

Bishop John Kudrick has directed that a special collection for Catholic Home Missions CHM  be taken during all May liturgies. The appeal funds a wide range of pastoral services.

The rectory heating system is in need of repair before the fall season. We need your help through prayers, donations, and fund raising labor to have the work done in the summer months. We can use your help with baking and marketing. Don’t be shy. We have mentors who will help you learn these skills. Thank you.

Thank you

Thanks to those who attended the work day at the parish or staffed the farmers markets on Saturday, May 19. Thanks to those who made the delicious baked goods this past Wednesday. God grant you many years.

Announcements

Events Calendar

• The holy day of obligation, Ascension Thursday, will be celebrated on Wednesday evening at 6:45 p.m. and on Thursday at 6:45 p.m.
• The second of two Ancient Healing Services this month will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 23 at 7 pm. We pray that all the visitors (from Zionsville & Bloomington) who came to the May 9^th healing service continue to trust in the Word of God for the blessings bestowed upon them. Names & petitions were collected. We will be offering thanksgiving to God on their behalf in upcoming services.
• ByzanTEEN Mission Trip – The Eparchy of Parma is partnering with YouthWorks to sponsor a mission trip to Logan County, West Virginia for those ages 13-18. The trip will start on Saturday, July 28 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, OH and return there on Sunday August 5, 2012. Download application materials at www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Serve our Lord thru serving others.

Congratulations!

Happy Mother’s Day to all women of the parish. You truly deserve glorious accolades for all you do. Happy birthday to Fr. Sid who thanked God for his 84 years this past Tuesday! May they all have a wonderful day receiving God’s blessings and graces.

Other Collections

For all who can and are able to contribute, the gifts (monetary & prayers) are truly appreciated by our brothers and sisters in Christ at Catholic Home Missions (CHM). We were asked by Bishop John Kudrick to take a special collection for CHM during all May Liturgies. It will be used to strengthen the Catholic Church in the US and its territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific where resources are thin and priests are few. The appeal funds a wide range of pastoral services. Info at usccb.org/nationalcollections

The rectory heating system will need to be repaired this year. Of course there’s time until fall weather hits. We need your help (prayers, donations, fund raising labor) to have the work done in a few months.

Fund Raising

The farmers markets are now opening.  This is where we sell our Eastern European bake goods and it’s also a great way to evangelize.  There are two markets on Saturday morning this week. Next week a third market is being added on Tuesday afternoons. Please contact the rectory to volunteer at these important fund raisers. The parish needs the income for various projects. Thanks.

Please note that the baking this week is on Wednesday so the feast of the Ascension can be celebrated without performing undue work on the holy day. If you haven’t been able to help the baking efforts on Thursdays this may be your chance. Check your schedule and call the rectory if you can volunteer to help with making our delicious bake goods on Wednesday, May 16th.

Announcements

Events Calendar

• EWTN Global Catholic Network Television will broadcast the Enthronement of William C. Skurla as the 5^th Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh on Sunday, May 6 at 1:30 pm Eastern time and again midnight Monday, May 7. The event took place on April 18, 2012 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Munhall, PA.
• The first of two Ancient Healing Services this month is Wednesday, May 9 at 7 pm.
• The holy day of obligation, Ascension Thursday, falls on May 17^th.
• For Saturday, May 19^th Fr Sid is planning a Life in the Spirit seminar.
• ByzanTEEN Youth Rally 2012 will be held July 12-15 at the University of San Diego in San Diego, CA. Deadline for registrations in June 1. For information call the rectory.
• ByzanTEEN Mission Trip – The Eparchy of Parma is partnering with YouthWorks to sponsor a mission trip to Logan County, West Virginia for those ages 13-18. The trip will start on Saturday, July 28 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, OH and return there on Sunday August 5, 2012. Download application materials at www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Serve our Lord thru serving others.

Second Collection

Bishop John has asked that special collections be taken during the month of May for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. It will be used to strengthen the Catholic Church in the US and its territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific where resources are thin and priests are few. The appeal funds a wide range of pastoral services such as evangelization, religious education, maintenance of mission parishes, etc.

Scrip

Fr. Sid asks that everyone buy merchandise cards from the parish for their everyday expenses such as gasoline, groceries, pharmacy, etc. Also there are restaurant and department store cards available for graduation gifts or parties.

Announcements

Events Calendar

• May 2^nd is the patron feast day of our parish. This falls on Mid-Pentecost Wednesday. Since Father Sid is returning from the eparchy conference in Ohio on that day will we celebrate a Divine Liturgy for our patron, St. Athanasius the Great, on Thursday at 6 pm.
• Eastern Catholic Men’s Conference is being held May 5^th from 9 am until 5 pm at the Byzantine Catholic Cultural Center (2420 West 14^th Street, Cleveland, Ohio.) Information is in St. Mary’s Hall.
• Holy Angels Catholic School (2822 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Indianapolis) is having their annual Bar-B-Q on Saturday, May 5^th. Time is from 11 am thru 5:30 pm. On the grill: Ribs, rib tips, chicken; sides: potato salad, baked beans, desserts. Sponsored by Jr. Knights and Knights of Peter Claver.  Proceeds benefit their Junior Youth Group.
• EWTN Global Catholic Network Television will broadcast the Enthronement of William C. Skurla as the 5th Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh on Sunday, May 6 at 1:30 pm Eastern time and again midnight Monday, May 7. The event took place on April 18, 2012 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Munhall, PA.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, May 9 at 7 pm.
• The holy day of obligation, Ascension Thursday, falls on May 17^th.
• For Saturday, May 19^th Fr Sid is planning a Life in the Spirit seminar.

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§  EWTN Global Catholic Network Television will broadcast the Enthronement of William C. Skurla as the 5^th Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh on Sunday, May 6 at 1:30 pm Eastern time and again midnight Monday, May 7. The event took place on April 18 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Munhall, PA.

Announcements

Events Calendar

• The next Ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, April 25 at 7 PM. Come claim your healing on this date. Bring your family and friends as well. You can also sit in proxy for those who can’t come.
• The Slovenian National Home is having their Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, April 28. Details at http:/www.sloveniannationalhomeindy.org.
• May 2^nd is the patron feast day of our parish. This falls on Mid-Pentecost Wednesday. How do you want to celebrate the parish’s 32 years since its founding in 1980? Discuss your ideas with Max or the rectory.
• Ascension Thursday, occurs on May 17^th. Mark either the evening before or the morning on the 17th on your calendar for attending Divine Liturgy to satisfy this holy day of obligation. This date marks the end of the Pascal season.
• For Saturday, May 19^th Fr Sid is planning a Life in the Spirit seminar. Stay tuned for details.

Second Collection

The funds collected at the end of the liturgy are earmarked for work projects such as: renovation of exterior of the church, leak repair & boiler in rectory, and installation of cabinets in St. Mary’s hall. Please help with prayers, monetary funds and volunteer labor. It’s gratifying to see parish members take ownership in their community worship space. Thank you.

Stewardship Appeal

Thanks to everyone who helped reach and exceed the parish goal of $1,400. We have pledged $1,598. If you have not paid your entire pledge amount you can send the remainder directly to the eparchy.

Announcements

Events Calendar

• The enthronement of Bishop William Charles Skurla to be the fifth Metropolitan Archbishop of Pittsburgh is Wednesday, April 18^th, 2012. Pray that the Holy Spirit guide our new metropolitan as he starts his new duties for the Byzantine Ruthenian Catholic Church in the USA. If you wish to watch the service live, St. John’s Cathedral has a live UStream at their website. It starts at 2 PM.
• The annual Catholic Radio 89.1 dinner is Wednesday, April 18 starting 5:30 PM at Riverwalk Banquet Center near Broad Ripple. See http://www.catholicradioindy.org/ for details.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is Wednesday, April 25 at 7 PM. Put this date on your calendar to reserve that evening to come to church to claim your healing.
• The Slovenian National Home is having their Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, April 28. Please RSVP to 632-0619 by 4/20/2012.
• May 2^nd is the patron feast day of our parish. This falls on Mid-Pentecost Wednesday. We’re looking for ideas on how and when to celebrate the parish’s 32 years since its founding. Discuss your ideas with Max or the rectory. Interesting fact: the 1st Divine Liturgy for the parish was celebrated on St. Thomas Sunday, April 27, 1980.
• Keep Saturday, May 19^th open. We will be having a special event at the parish. Stay tuned for details.

 Second Collection

There remains 2 problems with the heating system in the rectory: a faulty gas valve and a water leak in the heat exchanger of the boiler. These problems did not manifest themselves until a few weeks after the water supply and recovery systems on the boiler were replaced. We ask that you donate to get the heating system repaired / replaced so that it works consistently. If you know a benefactor that would be willing to help please call the rectory.

Fund Raising

Scrip store merchandise cards, books, baked goods – all available at your parish. Call the rectory or, following any of the services, ask to buy these items that help the parish.

Announcements

Bright Week

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! Christós voskrése! Vo-ístinu voskrése! May the risen Christ bestow peace, health and happiness in this joyous season to all peoples of the world; especially St. Athanasius parishioners, guests, friends, neighbors and acquaintances. Our renewed spirit, honed by our diligence during the Great Fast, will continue to strengthen us to spread the Good News of Christ’s victory over Satan. Let us go forth and proclaim to others the truth of the Catholic faith through both word and deed – it’s God’s directive. As Fr. Sid has stated, “We have a good God” and “We have Holy Spirit power!” Sow plenty of positive, optimistic seed to all, every day, so that we can foster an upbeat and encouraging community. As we do for others, we do for ourselves. God has made it a win-win solution!

Events Calendar

• Easter Basket Blessing will follow services today. Then we are having a feast eating from the baskets.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is Wednesday, April 11 at 7 PM. Tell your friends.

 Food Pantry

To meet the continuing need of our local neighbors we are asking for non-perishable food and hygiene items (or money to purchase them) from you. During the Great Fast almsgiving is highlighted as a virtuous activity. Now that the Pascal season is started we need to continue donating to the poor. The St. Athanasius Church food pantry is one such outlet. Please be generous in this important ministry to those in need.

Easter Bake Goods

Thanks to those who helped with baking over the last few weeks. If you’re lucky we may have just what you want for your Easter season. Be sure to ask John to see what we have in stock for you.

We pray that you are having a prayerful and spiritually fulfilled Holy Week.