Weekly Bulletin

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
Weekly Schedule

Sunday, June 23, 2013	5th Sunday after Pentecost *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, June 24, 2013	Birth of John the Baptist – solemn holy day
5:30 pm	Divine Liturgy for the holy day
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
	No services
Wed., June 26, 2013
	No services
Thursday, June 27, 2013
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, June 28, 2013
7 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Sts. Peter & Paul
Saturday, June 29, 2013	Apostles Peter & Paul – holy day of obligation *
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Sunday
Sunday, June 30, 2013	6th Sunday after Pentecost *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• This week on Monday, June 24 there is a solemn holy day for the Birth of John the Baptist. Divine Liturgy is being celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29 is the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. This is a holy day of obligation. There will be vigil Divine Liturgy celebrated on Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m.
• This Monday is the last of 4 free lectures on Byzantine Iconography, featuring Dr. George Kordis Iconographer from Greece. Where: Indianapolis Art Center at 820 E. 67th St. Indianapolis, IN 46220, just east of College Ave. in Broad Ripple. From 7-9 p.m. Dr. Kordis will be completing the icon of St. Andrew that he started this past Monday. Last Monday he described the use of 4 pigments to create many colors for the garments, background and halo. The emphasis on Monday, June 24, will be to complete the face and hands on the icon. The icon will be auctioned sometime in the future. See http://www.stgindy.org/ for more details.

 
Stewardship Appeal
The deadline for the stewardship appeal is 1 week away on June 30. We’re $70 from the parish goal of $1,400. If you don’t have the pledge forms just note on your check or envelope that the donation is for the 2012-2013 Stewardship Appeal. Thank you for your generosity in helping Bishop John Kudrick and the members of the chancery with their important work.

Weekly Bulletin – June 23, 2013Read More

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Weekly Schedule

Sunday, June 16, 2013	4th Sunday after Pentecost*
10 am	Divine Liturgy for all Fathers on Father’s Day
following liturgy	Brunch and Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, June 17, 2013
7-9 pm	No services – Icon lecture presented at Indianapolis Art Center at 820 E. 67th St
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
	No services
Wed., June 19, 2013
	No services
Thursday, June 20, 2013
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, June 21, 2013
	No services
Saturday, June 22, 2013
5 p.m.	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Sunday
Sunday, June 23, 2013	5th Sunday after Pentecost*
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 

Announcements

Parish News

Father Innocenti Rossi has moved to Chicago. A replacement pastor has not been assigned by Bishop John Kudrick yet. Sunday morning Divine Liturgies will continue in the interim. A Saturday vigil Divine Liturgy will be scheduled if there is sufficient interest.  More details will be disseminated as they become available. Thanks for everyone’s patience. We wish all the best for Fr. Rossi as he embarks on his next ministry.

Remember the Loidolt family as they grieve for their loss of Melvin Loidolt. Melvin died in MN following a joyful family reunion. May God grant his servant, Melvin Joseph Loidolt, blessed repose & eternal memory.

 

Events Calendar

• Today we are having a brunch in St. Mary’s Hall following Divine Liturgy. Please come help us celebrate the important roles that fathers have in our lives. May God grant all living fathers peace, health & happiness for many blessed years. May God grant to all deceased fathers eternal memory.
• There is a free Byzantine Iconography Lecture Series, featuring Dr. George Kordis Iconographer from Greece, on Mondays for the next 2 weeks. Where: Indianapolis Art Center at 820 E. 67th St. Indianapolis, IN 46220, just east of College Ave. in Broad Ripple. There were seven parishioners at last Monday’s talk. It was very informative and we’re looking forward to this week’s lecture on egg tempera.
• Later in the month on Monday, June 24 there is a solemn holy day for the Birth of John the Baptist. Then at the end of the same week on Saturday, June 29 we celebrate the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. This is a holy day of obligation. As soon as we have Liturgy scheduled we will let you know.

 

Stewardship Appeal

The deadline for the stewardship appeal is June 30. We’re $345 away from the parish goal of $1,400. If you don’t have the pledge forms just note on your check or envelope that the donation is for the 2012-2013 Stewardship Appeal. Thank you for your generosity in helping Bishop John Kudrick and the members of the chancery with their important work.

 

Weekly Bulletin – June 16, 2013Read More

Glory to Jesus Christ!
Weekly Schedule

Sunday, June 9, 2013	3rd Sunday after Pentecost*
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited   Knights of Columbus meeting
Monday, June 10, 2013
7-9 pm	No services – Icon lecture presented by Indianapolis Art Center at 820 E. 67th St
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
	No services
Wed., June 12, 2013
7 pm	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday, June 13, 2013
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, June 14, 2013	Flag Day
	No services
Saturday, June 15, 2013
	No services
Sunday, June 16, 2013	4th Sunday after Pentecost*
10 am	Divine Liturgy for all Fathers on Father’s Day
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
 
 
Announcements
Thank you
Thank you Father Christiaan Kappes who has been our celebrant for the last 3 Sundays. We appreciate Father’s efforts in leading us in prayer at the Divine Liturgy while Fr. Rossi is out of town. May God grant Fr. Kappes many happy and blessed years!
 
Events Calendar

• The Knights of Columbus are having a monthly meeting following the church social today. All KofC members are invited.
• There is a free Byzantine Iconography Lecture Series, featuring Dr. George Kordis Iconographer from Greece, on Mondays for the next 3 weeks. Where: 820 E. 67th St. Indianapolis, IN 46220, just east of College Ave. in Broad Ripple. The June 10^th lecture at 7-9 p.m. is on “The Art of Drawing an Icon.”
• The Ancient Healing Service is scheduled for this Wednesday, June 12 at 7 PM. There are many who need prayers so please unite yourself with others at this service to ask God for his blessings.
• Later in the month on Monday, June 24 there is a solemn holy day for the Birth of John the Baptist. Then at the end of the same week on Saturday, June 29 we celebrate the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. This is a holy day of obligation. As soon as we have Liturgy scheduled we will let you know.

 
Stewardship Appeal
We’re $345 away from the parish goal of $1,400. The appeal ends at the end of the month, June 30. If you don’t have the pledge forms just note on your check or envelope that the donation is for the 2012-2013 Stewardship Appeal. Thank you for your generosity in helping Bishop John Kudrick and the members of the chancery with their important work.

Weekly Bulletin – June 9, 2013Read More

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
Weekly Schedule

Sunday, June 2, 2013	2nd Sunday after Pentecost*
10 am	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, June 3, 2013
6 pm	Paraklesis
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
	No services
Wed., June 5, 2013
	No services
Thursday, June 6, 2013
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, June 7, 2013
	No services
Saturday, June 8, 2013
	No services
Sunday, June 9, 2013	3rd Sunday after Pentecost*
10 am	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Thank you
Father Christiaan Kappes is our celebrant today. We appreciate Fr. Kappes celebrating the Divine Liturgy with us while Fr. Rossi is out of town. May God grant Fr. Kappes many happy and blessed years!
Also thanks to all those who help around the church: the servers and singers at liturgy, those who bring flowers to beautify our worship space, those who keep things tidy in and around all the buildings. Thanks to those who help with promotion of the parish and fund raising. Thanks to those who maintain or repair appliances, furniture, etc. Thanks to anyone who prays for the parish and uses our parish prayer frequently. May God grant to our benefactors who donate their time, talent and treasure peace, health and long life.
 
Events Calendar

• We’re still polling to see how many people are interested in a bible study class. Please call or email the rectory, what day & time works for you.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12 at 7 PM.
• Later in the month on Monday, June 24 there is a solemn holy day for the Birth of John the Baptist. Then at the end of the same week on Saturday, June 29 we celebrate the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. This is a holy day of obligation. As soon as we have Liturgy scheduled we will let you know.

 
Stewardship Appeal
With two more payments last week we have collected $1,055 or 72% of the $1,400 parish goal. The appeal ends at the end of the month, June 30. If you don’t have the pledge forms just note on your check or envelope that the donation is for the 2012-2013 Stewardship Appeal.
 
Parish Garden
In the 15’x50’ garden behind the church there are tomato, pepper and onion plants growing and lots of weeds! Two tomatoes were already harvested in the last few days. We could use your help planting more vegetables and flowers and weeding. Thanks.

Weekly Bulletin – June 2, 2013Read More

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
 
Weekly Schedule
 

Sunday, May 26, 2013	Sunday of All Saints *
10 am	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, May 27, 2013	Memorial Day
6 pm	Paraklesis
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
	No services
Wed., May 29, 2013
	No services
Thursday, May 30, 2013
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, May 31, 2013
	No services
Saturday, June 1, 2013
	No services
Sunday, June 2, 2013	2nd Sunday after Pentecost*
10 am	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• Please note that there is no vigil Divine Liturgy scheduled on Saturdays into mid-June. When vigil Divine Liturgies on Saturday resume will be posted as soon as we know. If possible please adjust your schedule to attend our parish on Sundays at 10 a.m.
• Would you be interested in a bible study class? If so, what day & time works for you? Please call or email the rectory.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12 at 7 PM.

Memorial Day
Since most people have a federal holiday on Monday please use a part of this day to remember those men and women who have, or are, fighting for the freedom that we enjoy. Praise God for all his blessings. Pray to God that he be merciful to those who’ve given their lives to make this a free nation. May their names be etched in the Book of Life and that they now rest in the place of blessed repose. Eternal Memory!
Stewardship Appeal
Thus far we have collected $1,005 of the $1,400 parish goal so we’re only $395 from our goal. The appeal ends June 30. In these last 5 weeks please consider how much you’re pledging and submit the cards mailed to you. If you need the paperwork call the rectory or just note on your check or envelope that it’s for the Stewardship Appeal.
Birthdays
The May birthdays are Judy Ernst, Sofia Rani Suvak, William Arbuckle, and +James O’Brian. June birthdays are Heather Yurkus, Joe Kupec, Nicholas Yurkus, Victoria Miller, Mary Russell, Shelby Sidor, Susanne Miller, and Maximus Yurkus. May God grant all our parishioner and friends whose birthdays span the May to June timeframe many happy and blessed years!

Weekly Bulletin – May 26, 2013Read More

Glory to Jesus Christ!  Glory Forever!
Weekly Schedule

Sunday, May 19, 2013	Pentecost Sunday *
10 am	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, May 20, 2013	Pentecost Monday – simple holy day
6 pm	Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
	No services
Wed., May 22, 2013
7 pm	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday, May 23, 2013
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, May 24, 2013
	No services
Saturday, May 25, 2013	3rd Finding of the head of John the Baptist
	No services
Sunday, May 26, 2013	Sunday of All Saints *
10 am	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• Starting today, Pentecost Sunday, May 19^th, the price of the large 6-day candles has been raised from $5 to $10 each.
• Pentecost Monday, May 20^th, is a simple holy day. Liturgy will be celebrated at 6 p.m. instead of the Paraklesis.
• The Ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, May 22 at 7 PM. Bring your acquaintances to have our parish community pray with and for them.
• Please note that there is no vigil Divine Liturgy scheduled on Saturdays for the end of May and into June. When vigil Divine Liturgies on Saturday resume will be posted as soon as we know. If possible please adjust your schedule to attend our parish on Sundays at 10 a.m.

 
Food Pantry
There is a cardboard box on the left side of the church entryway. Please drop off any canned vegetables, fruits, pasta & sauce, tuna, soup, peanut butter, popcorn, bread or other non-perishable food items so that we can minister to the poor in our neighborhood. They can also use personal hygiene items too. Thank you.
 
Reminder
Your parish can use your time, talent and treasure to spread the Word of God as we’re all called to do. Please make a commitment to pray for the parish and its activities. Secondly, set aside some time at least once a month to participate on more than Sundays. Come to the healing service, the Paraklesis service, holy days and work days (repairs, baking, marketing, etc.) God wants to put your talents to use for the growth of His kingdom. Say yes to your Creator and Redeemer.

Weekly Bulletin – May 19, 2013Read More

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
Weekly Schedule

Sunday, May 12, 2013	Sunday of Fathers of 1st Ecumenical Fathers *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for all mothers on Mothers Day
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, May. 13, 2013
6 pm	Paraklesis
Tuesday, May. 14, 2013
	No services
Wed., May 15, 2013
	No services
Thursday, May 16, 2013
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, May 17, 2013
7 pm	Divine Liturgy with Panachida for the 5th All Souls Saturday
Saturday, May 18, 2013	5th All Souls Saturday
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday, May 19, 2013	Pentecost Sunday *
10 am	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Happy Mother’s Day
We thank all the mothers of the world for their important roll in God’s plan to bear His human creations and nurture them. Mother’s perform so many tasks in the raising of their families and being a loving companion to their husbands. May all mothers look to the Theotokos as a source of inspiration and ask her to shield them with her mantle in times of trouble. The Virgin Mary is also a great intercessor for all of us. We should all look up to her as our second mother.
We ask God to grant all living mothers many happy and blessed years. And to those departed mothers we ask God grant them blessed repose and eternal memory.
There are many bible verses regarding mothers. Here are a few:
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12
“Don’t you see that children are God’s best gift, the fruit of the womb his generous legacy? Like a warrior’s fistful of arrows are the children of a vigorous youth. Oh, how blessed are you parents, with your quivers full of children! Your enemies don’t stand a chance against you; you’ll sweep them right off your doorstep.” Psalm 127:3-5
“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.” Isaiah 40:11
“If you value Wisdom and hold tightly to her, great honors will be yours. It will be like wearing a glorious crown of beautiful flowers.” Proverbs 4:4-9
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22
 Excerpts from Proverbs 31:10-31
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praiseth her.”
and “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain:
but a woman that feareth the LORD,
she shall be praised.” 
 
Events Calendar

• Congratulations to Danny Enciso for graduating with a degree in counseling. He plans to specialize in treating those veterans with post-traumatic syndrome. God grant Danny many successful years!
• This Saturday is the 5^th and final All Souls Saturday of the year. On the eve, Friday at 7 p.m., we are celebrating a Divine Liturgy for the faithful departed. Please come to remember your departed family at the liturgy with the Panachida.
• The next Ancient Healing Services in May is Wednesday, May 22^nd, the week following Pentecost.
• On Pentecost Sunday, May 19^th, the price of the large 6-day candles will be raised from $5 to $10 each. We light them for our prayer intentions whether it’s for deceased member(s) or for a special intention or in thanksgiving for God’s hearing our past petitions. These are the same reasons that a request for a Divine Liturgy is made. A stipend for the Divine Liturgy is $10 so starting on May 19 the candles will be the same price as a Divine Liturgy stipend.
• Pentecost Monday, May 20^th, is a simple holy day. Liturgy will be celebrated at 6 p.m. instead of the Paraklesis.

 
Fund Raising
The parish needs your help. Both Binford and Carmel Farmers Markets begin next Saturday, May 18^th.  To produce ample supplies of rolls, kolachy, waffles, pirohy, pizzelles, biscotti and pumpkin rolls we need more volunteers. If we cut back on our selection we still need more than the 2 people who’ve baked the last two Thursdays. This is the busiest time of the season (mid-May to mid-June) when we sell more baked goods than anytime during the summer. We could also use 4 or more people on each Saturday morning (2 per market) to meet our customers and sell the Eastern European baked products. If you can help bake on Thursdays or other days of the week (even partial days) or attend the market once a month please contact John D at the parish. Thanks, in advance, for your assistance.
 

Weekly Bulletin – May 12, 2013Read More

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
Weekly Schedule

Sunday, May 5, 2013	Sunday of the Man Born Blind *
10 am	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, May. 6, 2013
6 pm	Paraklesis
Tuesday, May. 7, 2013
	No services
Wed., May 8, 2013	Apostle & Evangelist John
7 pm	Healing Service
Thursday, May 9, 2013	Ascension of Our Lord – holy day of obligation *
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
7 pm	Divine Liturgy
Friday, May 10, 2013
	No services
Saturday, May 11, 2013
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy                        +Nicholas Luisi
Sunday, May 12, 2013	Sunday of Fathers of 1st Ecumenical Fathers *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for all mothers on Mothers Day
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• The holy day of obligation for the Lord’s Ascension is Thursday,
• The first of two Ancient Healing Services in May is this Wednesday, May 8^th at 7 PM.
• On Pentecost Sunday, May 19^th, the price of the large 6-day candles will be raised from $5 to $10 each. We light them for our prayer intentions whether it’s for deceased member(s) or for a special intention or in thanksgiving for God’s hearing our past petitions. These are the same reasons that a request for a Divine Liturgy is made. A stipend for the Divine Liturgy is $10 so starting on May 19 the candles will be the same price as a Divine Liturgy stipend.

 
Food Pantry
Our food pantry needs canned goods and other non-perishable foods, e.g. cereal, macaroni & cheese, gelatin. We now have a box at the entry of the church for any donations you can make. Let’s remember the bible story where Jesus says, “If you did it for the least of my brothers then you did it for me.”
 
Reminder: For those who don’t bring food to our church socials but enjoy this important fellowship time please consider putting money in the penny jar so we can continue to provide refreshments.

Weekly Bulletin – May 5, 2013Read More

Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Apr. 28, 2013	Sunday of the Samaritan Woman *
10 am	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Knights of Columbus Brunch  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, Apr. 29, 2013
6 pm	Paraklesis
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2013	James the Greater – Apostle
	No services
Wed., May 1, 2013
	No services
Thursday, May 2, 2013	St. Athanasius the Great feast day
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, May 3, 2013
	No services
Saturday, May 4, 2013
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy   +Nicholas Luisi
Sunday, May 5, 2013	Sunday of the Man Born Blind *
10 am	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• The Knights of Columbus Brunch is following today’s 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy. The hash brown casserole is a new addition to our usual fare. Come join us and enjoy a great meal.
• Our parish patron, St. Athanasius the Great’s, feast day is this Thursday, May 2^nd. Also this past Saturday, April 27, was our 33^rd anniversary of first Divine Liturgy in Indianapolis that led to the establishment of our parish. For more details visit the Parish History page or talk to Al Macek and Glen Grabow who were there. Happy feast day and anniversary! God grant the parish and its parishioners many years!
• The holy day of obligation, Ascension Thursday, falls on May 9^th this year.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is Wednesday, May 8^th at 7 PM.
• On Pentecost Sunday, May 19^th, the price of the large 6-day candles will be raised from $5 to $10 each. We light them for our prayer intentions whether it’s for deceased member(s) or for a special intention or in thanksgiving for God’s hearing our past petitions. These are the same reasons that a request for a Divine Liturgy is made. A stipend for the Divine Liturgy is $10 so starting on May 19 the candles will be the same price as a Divine Liturgy stipend.

Food Pantry
Our food pantry needs canned goods and other non-perishable foods, e.g. cereal, macaroni & cheese, gelatin. We will have a box at the entry of the church for any donations you can make. Let’s remember the bible story where Jesus says, “If you did it for the least of my brothers then you did it for me.”
Reminder: For those who don’t bring food to our church socials but enjoy this important fellowship time please consider putting money in the penny jar so we can continue to provide refreshments.

Weekly Bulletin – April 28, 2013Read More

Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Apr. 21, 2013	Sunday of the Paralytic Man *
10 am	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited   Knights of Columbus member meeting
Monday, Apr. 22, 2013
6 pm	Paraklesis
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2013	George Great Martyr – simple holy day
	No services
Wed., Apr. 24, 2013	Mid-Pentecost
7 pm	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday, Apr. 25, 2013	Mark Apostle – Evangelist
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Apr. 26, 2013
	No services
Saturday, Apr. 27, 2013
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday, Apr. 28, 2013	Sunday of the Samaritan Woman *
10 am	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Knights of Columbus Brunch  in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
	Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• Pray for Bishop John Kudrick and all the priests and deacons of the Eparchy of Parma as they attend the 2013 Clergy Convention at Saw Mill Creek in Huron, OH from Monday, 4/22 through 4/25. May God grant them safe travel, inspiring presentations & discussions and fellowship.
• The Ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, April 24 at 7 PM. We had 2 good reports to celebrate at our 4/10 service. Bring your acquaintances to have our parish community pray with and for them.
• The Knights of Columbus Brunch is scheduled for Sunday, April 28. It will follow the 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy. There is a KofC member meeting following today’s church social.
• On Pentecost Sunday, May 19^th, the price of the large 6-day candles will be raised from $5 to $10 each. We light them for our prayer intentions whether it’s for deceased member(s) or for a special intention or in thanksgiving for God’s hearing our past petitions. These are the same reasons that a request for a Divine Liturgy is made. A stipend for the Divine Liturgy is $10 so starting on May 19 the candles will be the same price as a Divine Liturgy stipend.

 
Parish Prayer
Oh God the benefactor of our souls, Grant that by the prayers of St. Athanasius our parish patron,
We may be blessed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Grant that our community would grow in Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Piety, Knowledge and Fear of the Lord.  Grant that our community would grow in Charity, Faith, Prudence, Hope, Justice and Temperance.
Oh Confessor and Bishop Athanasius, you said, “God became man so that man could become like God.” Pray for us that we would grow in Spirit.
Through the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos and all the saints, now and forever. Amen.
 
Reminder: For those who don’t bring food to our church socials but enjoy this important fellowship time please consider putting money in the penny jar so we can continue to provide refreshments. In the past money from fund raising efforts were used to buy snacks & drinks. But now we use all the fund raising income for fund raising costs and parish monthly bills.

Weekly Bulletin – April 21, 2013Read More