Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Mar. 17, 2013	5th Sunday of the Great Fast – Mary of Egypt*
10 am	Divine Liturgy                               +Robert Turner
Following liturgy	KofC brunch in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
until 2:30 pm	Pysanky writing
Monday, Mar. 18, 2013
6 pm	Paraklesis
Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2013
noon	Office of Hours
Wed., Mar. 20, 2013
noon	Office of Hours
Thursday, Mar. 21, 2013
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Mar. 22, 2013
7 pm Following liturgy	Presanctified Liturgypirohy, soup & bread dinner in St. Mary’s Hall
Saturday, Mar. 23, 2013	Saturday of Lazarus
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Sunday          +John Lucia
Sunday, Mar. 24, 2013	Palm Sunday*
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners
Following liturgy	Fellowship & palm weaving in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• Today the Knights of Columbus brunch will be in St. Mary’s Hall immediately following the 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy. We welcome members of the Knights & their friends from Muncie, IN.
• The tools & dyes for decorating pysanky (Easter eggs) are in the hall. Today, until 2:30 p.m., everyone is invited to hone their skills in using the wax-resistance technique in creating colorful decorated eggs. A modest fee of $5 will help pay for the supplies. Come join us.
• Friday’s Presanctified Liturgy starts at 7 p.m. Please come and participate in this inspiring service. It’s the last one this year. Stay afterwards to enjoy a good meal in St. Mary’s Hall.
• Next Sunday, March 24^th, is Palm Sunday. Following liturgy we will have a palm weaving demonstration while enjoying fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall. Learn how to decorate your home with the blessed palms.
• HOLY WEEK is one week away. Here’s the schedule:
  • Holy Monday – 6 PM Annunciation of the Theotokos – solemn holy day
  • Holy Tuesday – noon Office of Hours
  • Holy Wednesday – 7 PM Presanctified Liturgy with Holy anointing
  • Holy Thursday – 7 PM Vespers and St. Basil Liturgy
  • Holy Friday – 7 PM Vespers Burial Service
  • Holy Saturday – 5 PM Resurrection Matins with Easter basket blessing
  • Holy Saturday – midnight Easter Divine Liturgy with Easter basket blessing
  • Resurrection Sunday – 10 AM Easter Divine Liturgy with Easter basket blessing

On Holy Saturday, March 30^th from 9 a.m. until the 5 p.m. service we will be making pascha bread, hdruka (Easter cheese) and chrin (beets and horseradish) in St. Mary’s Hall. We invite everyone to come and help make your own Easter basket items on that day. This is a great opportunity to learn some secret efficient techniques. The church will be open for prayer during the entire day. So plan to “stay & watch” with our crucified Lord on that Saturday even if you don’t plan to make anything in the kitchen.

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Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Mar. 10, 2013	4th Sunday of the Great Fast – John Climacus*
10 am	Divine Liturgy                           +Dorothy DeMaio
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited  Knights of Columbus meeting
Noon – 2 pm	Pysanky class – visitors & parishioners are invited
Monday, Mar. 11, 2013
6 pm	Paraklesis
Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2013
noon	Office of Hours
Wed., Mar. 13, 2013
noon	Office of Hours
7 pm	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday, Mar. 14, 2013
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Mar. 15, 2013
7 pm Following liturgy	Presanctified Liturgy pirohy, soup & bread dinner in St. Mary’s Hall
Saturday, Mar. 16, 2013	Akathistos Saturday
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Sunday    + Peter DeMaio
Sunday, Mar. 17, 2013	5th Sunday of the Great Fast – Mary of Egypt*
10 am	Divine Liturgy                               +Robert Turner
Following liturgy	KofC brunch in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• The tools & dyes for decorating pysanky (Easter eggs) are in the hall. Today, from noon until 2 p.m., everyone is invited to learn this colorful tradition or hone their skills if they already know how to use the wax-resistance technique. A modest fee of $5 will help pay for the supplies. Come join us.
• The Ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, March 13 at 7 PM. Reserve this date on your calendar to come to church to claim your healing and/or lay hands on others as we’ve been instructed.
• Friday’s Presanctified Liturgy starts at 7 p.m. Please stay for dinner. The majority of you who haven’t been attending this inspiring service are missing out on special prayers and a good meal. Please come.
• The next Knights of Columbus brunch will include hosting members of the Knights from Muncie next Sunday, March 17^th. Next Sunday bring your friends
• The annual Catholic Radio 89.1 dinner is Tuesday, April 9 starting 5:30 PM at Riverwalk Banquet Center near Broad Ripple. Bishop Coyne is the speaker. See http://www.catholicradioindy.org/ for details.

Bible Meditation (from last year’s bulletin)
Excerpt from “Protection from Deception” by Derek Prince:
Those who accept Satan’s lies do so “because they did not receive the love of the truth … God will send them strong delusion” (2 Thessalonians 2:10-11). This is among the Bible’s most frightening statements. If God sends strong delusion, we are sure to be deceived. Condemnation comes to those who “did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness” (verse 12).
The only way to know whether a sign or wonder is true is to measure it with truth – with the Word of God. In John 8:32, Jesus said, “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Scripture is the sole determinant of truth or falsehood. We are instructed to “test all things; hold fast to that which is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21)

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Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013	2nd Sunday of the Great Fast *
10 am	Divine Liturgy of St. Basil      +Rev. Sidney Sidor
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, Feb. 25, 2013
6 pm	Paraklesis
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013
	No activities
Wed., Feb. 27, 2013
7 p.m.	Ancient Healing service
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Mar. 1, 2013
7 pm	Presanctified Liturgy followed by Panachida for 3rd All Souls Saturday
Saturday, Mar. 2, 2013
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Sunday + James Lawrence
Sunday, Mar. 3, 2013	3rd Sunday of the Great Fast *
10 am	Divine Liturgy                             + Florence Lucia
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Noon – 2 pm	Pysanky class – visitors & parishioners are invited   Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• The 2^nd Ancient Healing Service this month is this Wednesday. Please join us.
• This Friday, March 1^st, All Souls Saturday is being celebrated as a vigil following Friday’s Presanctified Liturgy at 7 p.m. Please attend both services with a single trip to church and stay for a dinner. An educational video will be shown with the meal.
• There will be a class on decorating pysanky (Easter eggs) next Sunday, March 3^rd from noon until 2 p.m. Come and learn this colorful tradition. An entrance fee of $5 will help pay for the supplies.
• The next Knights of Columbus brunch will include hosting members of the Knights from Muncie on Sunday, March 17^th.

 
Retreat: Fr. Rossi will be on a retreat this week from Monday through Thursday. If you need a priest during that time please contact your nearest Roman Catholic priest.
 
The Great Fast: While fasting from food is important, many things in our ever challenging world can become damaging to the soul.  Whatever we deem to be more important than our relationship with the Triune God puts our salvation at risk.  Some examples might be:  money, therefore we should tithe properly or give alms; cell phones, TV, computers, video games, sports etc. might be another competitor from which we might fast.  We should make a greater effort to attend and participate in the Friday evening Presanctified Liturgies and to spend more time in prayer, so that our relationship with God might be healed or improved.   “O my soul, devote yourself to repentance and unite yourself to Christ in mind.  Cry out and groan, Pardon my terrible deeds that I may receive from you, who alone are good, forgiveness and eternal life.”  May you have a great and joyful fast!
 
February Birthdays: Max Beaver, Cyndi Huff, Nicholas Kupec, and Stephanie Suvak. God grant them many years!

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Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013	1st Sunday of the Great Fast – Sunday of Orthodoxy *
10 am	Divine Liturgy                                    +John Lucia
Following liturgy	Fellowship, Parish Council Meeting in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013
	No activities
Wed., Feb. 20, 2013
	No activities
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
7 pm	Presanctified Liturgy followed by Panachida for 2nd All Souls Saturday
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Sunday    +Florence Lucia
Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013	2nd Sunday of the Great Fast *
10 am	Divine Liturgy                        +Rev. Sidney Sidor
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

Announcements
Events Calendar

• Parish Council meeting follows today’s Divine Liturgy for the first Sunday of the Great Fast. During the social time in St. Mary’s Hall it will be announced when we’re about to start the meeting.
• The 2^nd All Souls Saturday is being celebrated following the Presanctified Liturgy on Friday, February 22 at 7 p.m. Please attend both services this Friday and stay for a dinner and either a Lenten video or talk.

 
The Great Fast
Here are suggestions for what you should be doing during the Great Fast (Lenten season):
1) Pray – talk to God. He will listen and respond. Say prayers from your heart as well as a prayer book. “A Prayer Journey through the Great Lenten Fast and Great and Holy Week” is available in the hall. Please use your copy each day during the Great Fast for your private prayer.
2) Go to Church – not only on Sundays but to Presanctified Liturgies and All Souls Saturday services.
3) Repentance – repair your relationship with God. Accept that you can do better then strive to do so.
4) Fast – discipline yourself spiritually in what you do as well as what or how much you eat
5) Read – the Bible and other spiritual books. We have a wealth of good books for you to purchase.
6) Alms – give to those in need. Ask yourself if you’re giving of your time, talent and treasure to those in our community for the glory of God.
 
 
 
 
 

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2012	Cheese Fare Sunday *
10 am	Divine Liturgy           +William & Gasprina Enciso
Following liturgy	Pitch-in meal in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, Feb. 11, 2012	First day of the Great Fast – strict abstinence
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2012
7 pm	Wellness Class
Wed., Feb. 13, 2012
7 pm	Ancient Healing Service followed by Panachida for +Rev. Father Sidney Sidor
Following services	Fellowship & spaghetti in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2012
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Feb. 15, 2012
7 pm	Vespers – no Presanctified Liturgy this week
Saturday, Feb. 16, 2012
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Sunday     +Margaret Sidor
Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013	1st Sunday of the Great Fast – Sunday of Orthodoxy *
10 am	Divine Liturgy                             + John Lucia
Following liturgy	Fellowship, Parish Council Meeting in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

Announcements
Events Calendar

• The Great Fast begins Monday February 11 – a day of strict abstinence (see below.)
• The first healing service during the Great Fast is this Wednesday. On the same evening we will be commemorating the half year anniversary of +Fr. Sid Sidor passing with the Panachida service. A spaghetti dinner will follow in St. Mary’s Hall. Please invite all those who knew Fr. Sid.

2013 Fasting Regulations
Abstinence – The law of abstinence forbids the use of meat or meat by-products, per­mitting the use of eggs and dairy products. Abstinence is to be observed on all Wednesdays and Fridays during the Holy Season of the Great Fast and on Holy Saturday. Optional: you could practice this on more than Wednesdays and Fridays.
Strict Abstinence – The law of strict abstinence (fast) forbids the use of meat, eggs and dairy products or any of their by-products. Strict Fast and Abstinence is to be observed on the First Day of the Great Fast, Monday, February 11^th and on Great and Holy Friday, March 29^th
Dispensation – Pastors may, for a just cause, grant to the individual faithful and to individual families, dispensations or commutations of abstinence and strict abstinence into other pious practices.
The Great Fast
The Great Fast period is a preparation for the greatest feast of the year – Pascha. The forty days symbolize the forty years the Israelites wandered in the desert. The Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts will be celebrated on Fridays at our parish. We will continue to have the Ancient Healing Service on the 2^nd & 4^th Wednesdays during the Great Fast. We’re the only nearby Catholic Church that celebrates the ancient and beautiful Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts for 6 weeks in a row. It’s up to you to choose to take advantage of these services. Encourage others to immerse themselves in this special gift of the Eastern Catholic Church.
“A Prayer Journey through the Great Lenten Fast and Great and Holy Week” is available in the hall. Please use your copy each day during the Great Fast for your private prayer.

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Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Feb. 3, 2012	Sunday of Meat Fare *
10 am	Divine Liturgy                        +Mark Cunningham
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, Feb. 4, 2012
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2012
7 pm	Wellness Class
Wed., Feb. 6, 2012
	No services
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2012
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Feb. 8, 2012
	No services
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2012
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Sunday  +Mary Louise Scheidler
Sunday, Feb. 10, 2012	Sunday of Cheese Fare *
10 am	Divine Liturgy           +William & Gasprina Enciso
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• The Great Fast begins Monday February 11, nine days earlier than last year. Next Sunday is the last day before Lent. Our tradition is having everyone bring in a meatless dish to share with others. During the Great Fast we make a resolution to refrain from certain foods like meat and dairy. Today some people will be saying goodbye to meat on Meat Fare Sunday. On Cheesefare Sunday, February 10, we are saying goodbye to dairy. Typically people make something to use up their milk, yogurt, sour cream, cheese, etc. Bring one of your favorite meatless soups, salads, appetizers, casseroles, or desserts next Sunday.
• The first healing service during the Great Fast is Wednesday February 13. On the same evening we will be commemorating the half year anniversary of +Fr. Sid Sidor passing. At the end of the healing service, which was initiated by +Fr. Sid, we will remember him with the Panachida service. Refreshments will follow in St. Mary’s Hall.

 
Prayer
Why hasn’t God granted my petitions? Be assured that God hears our every prayer. His answer may be ‘Yes’, ‘No’ or ‘Later’. Sometimes we need to humble ourselves, look within, and repent. Go to your bible and read about the hindrances to God giving you what you want: John 9:31; James 4:2-3; James 1:6-7; 1 John 3:21- 22, Mark 11:24-25; Malachi 3:10; Matthew 17: 14-21. Then make amends where necessary.
Great Lenten Fast Book
This week we received booklets for each parishioner. “A Prayer Journey through the Great Lenten Fast and Great and Holy Week” is available in the hall. Please use your copy each day during the Great Fast for your private prayer. The booklets are one of the many things that Bishop John’s Annual Stewardship Appeal pays for. As you saw in the recent Horizons our parish has collected $625 of our $1,400 goal. Please consider how much you’re pledging and submit the cards mailed to you. If you need the paperwork call the rectory.

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Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Jan. 27, 2012	Sunday of the Prodigal Son *
10 am	Divine Liturgy           +William & Gasprina Enciso
Following liturgy	KofC Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, Jan. 28, 2012
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2012
7 pm	Wellness Class
Wed., Jan. 30, 2012	Three Holy Hierarchs – simple holy day
7 pm	Divine Liturgy
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2012
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
7 pm	1st All Souls Saturday with Panachida
Friday, Feb. 1, 2012
7 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Saturday’s feast
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2012	Encounter of Our Lord with Simeon, Anna  – solemn holy day
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Sunday
Sunday, Feb. 3, 2012	Sunday of Meat Fare *
10 am	Divine Liturgy                        +Mark Cunningham
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

Announcements
Events Calendar

• After worshiping God in the Divine Liturgy today come to St. Mary’s Hall for brunch provided by the Knights of Columbus. The menu includes: salad, eggs, hash browns, kielbasa, sauerkraut, pirohi, sautéed onions, sour cream, healthy waffles, herb bread, coffee, tea, juice, milk and dessert. During the free-will offering meal the Knights will hold a 50-50 raffle. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us.
• The 1^st All Souls Saturday is being held on Thursday, January 31 at 7 p.m. Have you provided all deceased family names to the rectory? Please come and pray for the repose of the souls of your relatives.
• The feast of the Encounter of our Lord with Simeon & Anna will be celebrated with a vigil Divine Liturgy on Friday, February 1^st at 7 p.m.

 
Prayer
God wants to heal those that ask, have faith & have forgiven others. Where can I find passages on faith? Go to your bible and read: Romans 10:17; Mark 5:24-34; Psalm 107:20; Matthew 17:20, 8:3; and Mark 11:22-23. Then pray to our Creator whose abundant mercy and blessings are without measure.
Stewardship Appeal
Thus far we have collected $625 of the $1,400 parish goal. Please consider how much you’re pledging and submit the cards mailed to you. If you need the paperwork call the rectory.
House Blessings
It is our tradition to bless all parishioners’ homes soon after the celebration of Theophany. Please let the rectory know when you’re available to have Fr. Innocenti bless your home with the new Jordan water.

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Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Jan. 20, 2012	Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee *
10 am	Divine Liturgy                             + Margaret Sidor
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited   Knights of Columbus meeting in rectory
Monday, Jan. 21, 2012
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2012
7 pm	Wellness Class
Wed., Jan. 23, 2012
7 pm	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2012
9 am – 5 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Jan. 25, 2012	Bishop Gregory the Theologian
	No services
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2012
	No All Souls or Vigil Divine Liturgy this week
Sunday, Jan. 27, 2012	Sunday of the Prodigal Son *
10 am	Divine Liturgy           +William & Gasprina Enciso
Following liturgy	KofC Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• The Ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, January 23 at 7 p.m. Please bring a visitor with you.
• In a little over a week on Wednesday, January 30^th there is a simple holy day of the Three Holy Hierarchs. Divine Liturgy will be at 7 p.m. on the feast day.
• The 1^st All Souls Saturday is on the calendar as Jan. 26. Father is rescheduling the Panachida with the reading of names to Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. Make sure you’ve provided all deceased family names to the rectory. On Saturday, Jan. 26, there will be neither All Souls nor vigil Divine Liturgy for Sunday.
• The feast of the Encounter of our Lord with Simeon & Anna is moving to Friday, Feb, 1^st at 7 p.m.

 
 
House Blessings
It is our tradition to bless all parishioners’ homes soon after the celebration of Theophany. Please let the rectory know when you’re available to have Fr. Innocenti bless your home with the new Jordan water.
 
Prayer List
We receive calls or emails frequently asking for prayers. The parish remembers them in the Divine Liturgy, Paraklisis, and Healing services. In addition please remember the sick, their family and their friends in your daily prayers. God wants to heal those that ask, have faith & have forgiven others. Here are more passages to read: Proverbs 4:13, 8:33, Mark 5:5-6; Hebrews 11:6; Romans 12:17; Mark 9:28-29; Sirach 38:1-14.
 
Evangelization
Have you been a good Christian role model consistently this week? Emulating Jesus is good evangelization.

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Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Jan. 13, 2012	Sunday After Theophany *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for Sunday
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, Jan. 14, 2012
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2012
7 pm	Wellness Class
Wed., Jan. 16, 2012
	No services
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2012	Anthony the Great Venerable
9 am – 5 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Jan. 18, 2012	Archbishops Athanasius & Cyril
	No services
Saturday, Jan. 19, 2012
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday, Jan. 20, 2012	Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for Sunday
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

Announcements
Events Calendar

• January 18 – 25 is designated as a Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. “That they may be one.” John 17:11. Saturday, January 19 at 7 pm Bishop John M Kudrick will be the main celebrant at Great Vespers at the Byzantine Catholic Cultural Center, 2420 W 14^th St, Cleveland, OH. A reception and fellowship will follow. Everyone is invited. Honored guests from various Christian churches will attend. Information in St. Mary’s Hall.
• January 30^th is the simple holy day of the Three Holy Hierarchs. Vigil Divine Liturgy will be on Tuesday evening, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m.
• The 1^st All Souls Saturday is listed on the calendar for Jan. 26. Father is moving the Panachida with the reading of names of the deceased to February 2 at 10 a.m. The 2nd and 3rd All Souls Saturdays will be celebrated on Friday evenings following Presanctified Liturgy.  Make sure you’ve provided all deceased family names to the rectory.
• The solemn feast of the Encounter of Our Lord with Simeon and Anna, February 2nd, will be celebrated on Feb. 1st as a vigil Divine Liturgy at 7 p.m.
• During the Great and Holy Fast  – from Feb. 11 until Holy Week – Presanctified Liturgies will be held on Friday evenings at 7 p.m.

 
House Blessings
It is our tradition to bless all parishioners’ homes soon after the celebration of Theophany. Please let the rectory know when you’re available to have Fr. Innocenti bless your home with the new sanctified water.
 Prayer List
This winter the flu has been spreading a lot. Please remember the sick of the parish and their family & friends. May God’s healing power be upon them. God wants to heal those that ask, have faith & have forgiven others. See James 5:15, Mark 16:17-18; Exodus 15:26; Numbers 23:19; Psalm 103:2-3; Psalm 34:19.
Evangelization
In this past Thursday’s daily reading, 2 Corinthians 4:6-15, we’re told that we are a vessel holding God’s light that people should see by what we say and how we act – all for God’s glory, not ours.

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This week’s greeting: Christ is Baptized!
The response: In the Jordan!
Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Jan. 6, 2012	Theophany of Our Lord *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for Sunday
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, Jan. 7, 2012
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2012
7 pm	Wellness Class
Wed., Jan. 9, 2012
7 pm	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2012
9 am – 5 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Jan. 11, 2012
	No services
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2012
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Sunday
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2012	Sunday After Theophany *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for Sunday
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• The Ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m.
• There are 2 holy days between now and the start of the Great Fast. January 30^th is the simple holy day of the Three Holy Hierarchs and February 2^nd is a solemn holy day of the Encounter of Our Lord with Simeon and Anna.
• The 1^st All Souls Saturday is Jan. 26. Make sure you’ve provided all deceased family names to the rectory.

 
House Blessings
It is our tradition to bless all parishioners’ homes soon after the celebration of Theophany. Please let the rectory know when you’re available to have Fr. Innocenti bless your home with the new Jordan water that was recently blessed.
 Please remember the sick of the parish and their family & friends. May God’s healing power be upon them.
Evangelization
Does the word evangelization frighten you?; make you squirm a little?; say that I don’t want to preach to others?; or all these? According to Gus Lloyd in his book “Magnetic Christianity –Using Your God-Given Gifts to Build the Kingdom” he sees evangelization as sharing your story on how God has worked in your life. Gus suggests you tell people about your path to where God has brought you up till now and how He continues to direct you on your path to Him. Isn’t that a relief? No preaching, just share your experiences. The goal of evangelization is to use God’s influence in your life to draw people to Him. In Mr. Lloyd’s book he discusses 11 attributes that can help anyone attract people so they can see Christ working in us. In this New Year make the commitment to seek God for yourself and then share it with others. Using the Holy Spirit you can’t fail. And reading the “Magnetic Christianity” book is a good step in that direction.

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