Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Bulletin – December 9, 2012

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012	28^th Sunday after Pentecost *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for Sunday and Maternity of Holy Anna feast day
Following liturgy	Eastern Catholic presentation, Q&A session for St. Alphonsus confirmation class and brunch in St. Mary’s Hall. – everyone is invited
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012
6 pm	Paraklisis
7 pm	Practicing Christmas season songs
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012
7 pm	Wellness Class
Wed., Dec. 12, 2012	Our Lady of Guadalupe
7 pm	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Dec. 14, 2012
	No scheduled events
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012
9 am – noon	Evangelization/Fund-raising at Carmel Market
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012	Sunday of Our Forefathers *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for Sunday
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Noon – 3 pm	Christmas Cookie and Bake Sale Note: designates obligation to attend liturgy*

Announcements
Events Calendar

St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church’s confirmation class is attending our liturgy on Sunday December 9^th. Welcome! Following liturgy there will be a short presentation, a Q&A session and a meal to share. In commemoration of his feast day on Dec. 6, St. Nicholas will visit too.
The Christmas cookies sale will be held on Dec 16 after Sunday’s liturgy from noon until 3. Pick up a flyer in St. Mary’s Hall. We’ll have them for sale today too so you buy them early.
At the December 6^th parish council meeting it was decided to go Christmas caroling in the neighborhood on Sunday, December 23^rd from 5-7 pm. A walking route will be established to include St. John the Forerunner, Mary Riggs Neighborhood Center, etc. The first practice will follow Monday’s 6 p.m. Paraklisis devotional service. Come and get into the seasonal spirit.

Please remember the sick of the parish and their family & friends. May God’s healing power be upon them.

December Birthdays
Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Redeemer, Henry Peresie, Ray Hamilton, Scott Arbuckle, Veronica Sidor (Fr. Sid’s granddaughter) and Cody Romaro-Stanton. God grant them peace & happiness for many years!

Christmas Week Liturgical Schedule
Sunday Dec 23rd 10 a.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy
Monday Dec 24th midnight Divine Liturgy – holy day of obligation
Tuesday Dec 25th no services
Wednesday Dec 26th 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy for the Synaxis of the Theotokos – solemn holy day
Wednesday Dec 26th 7 p.m. Ancient Healing Service
Thursday Dec 27th 7 p.m. Divine Liturgy for St. Stephen the Protomartyr – simple holy day
Friday Dec 28th no services
Saturday Dec 29th 5 p.m. Vigil Divine Liturgy

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St. Nicholas Liturgy change – December 5, 2012

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The earlier schedule published in the bulletin distributed in church and posted on the website showed the Vigil Divine Liturgy for St. Nicholas of Myra on the evening of the solemn feast. That is not correct. The Vigil Divine Liturgy will be Wednesday, December 5th at 7 p.m. Please forgive me for publishing the incorrect date.

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Weekly Bulletin – December 2, 2012

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012	27^th Sunday after Pentecost *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners
Following liturgy	Parish Meeting in St. Mary’s Hall– everyone is invited Baking Christmas cookies
Monday, Dec. 3, 2012
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012
7 pm	Wellness Class
Wed., Dec. 5, 2012
7 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for feast day
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012	St. Nicholas of Myra – solemn holy day
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Dec. 7, 2012
	No scheduled events
Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012	Maternity of the Holy Anna – solemn holy day
9 am – 4:30 pm	Baking cookies in St. Mary’s Hall
9 am – noon	Evangelization/Fund-raising at Carmel Market
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy and for feast day
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012	27^th Sunday after Pentecost *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for Sunday and feast day
Following liturgy	Q&A session for St. Alphonsus confirmation class and brunch in St. Mary’s Hall. St. Nicholas visiting. – everyone is invited Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

Announcements
Events Calendar

A parish meeting will be held after Divine Liturgy today Sunday, December 2. Please plan to attend.
The feast day of St. Nicholas of Myra is on Thursday, December 6th. The Vigil Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 5th at 7 p.m. The feast of Maternity of St. Anna will be celebrated at the Saturday Vigil Divine Liturgy at 5 p.m. and next Sunday’s Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m.
On Saturday Dec 8 baking Christmas cookies will continue. The baking started on Dec 1. The official sale is on Dec 16 after Sunday’s liturgy from noon until 3. Please pick up some flyers and distribute them on your side of town. Encourage pre-ordering so we can have enough cookies on hand. We will be taking them to the markets before and after the 16^th until they run out. We could use your help either baking in St. Mary’s Hall kitchen or selling at 3 markets in December. Ask John.
St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church’s confirmation class will be attending our liturgy on Sunday December 9^th. Following liturgy there will be a Q&A session and a meal to share. In commemoration of his feast day on Dec. 6, St. Nicholas will visit too. Preparations of food for the meal on Dec 9 will be started on Dec 8^th while baking Christmas cookies.

Please remember the sick of the parish and their family & friends. May God’s healing power be upon them.
The second collection is for retired religious. Thank you for your generosity.
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, Fortitude, 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.

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Weekly Bulletin – November 25, 2012

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012	26^th Sunday after Pentecost *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners
Following liturgy	Pitch-in meal in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, Nov. 26, 2012
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012
7 pm	Wellness Class
Wed., Nov. 28, 2012
7 pm	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012
9 am – 6 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Nov. 30, 2012	Andrew Apostle
	No scheduled events
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012
9 am – 4:30 pm	Baking cookies in St. Mary’s Hall
9 am – noon	Evangelization/Fund-raising at Carmel Market
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012	27^th Sunday after Pentecost *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners
Following liturgy	Parish Meeting in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited Note: designates obligation to attend liturgy*

Announcements
Events Calendar

The second ancient healing service of the month is Wednesday, November 28, 2012.
On Saturday Dec 1 and 8 we will be baking Christmas cookies for sale on Dec 9 and 16. Also preparations of food for the meal on Dec 9 will be started on Dec 8^th. We could use yourhelp.
A parish meeting will be held after Divine Liturgy next Sunday, December 2. Please plan to attend.
St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church’s confirmation class will be attending our liturgy on Sunday December 9^th. Following liturgy there will be a Q&A session and a meal to share. In commemoration of his feast day on Dec. 6, St. Nicholas will visit too.

Phillips Fast
We are in the midst of the 40-day St. Phillip’s Fast in preparation for Christmas. During the fast it was the custom to observe a strict abstinence on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and a lesser abstinence on Tuesday and Thursday. The fast is observed more strictly from December 10 (in some traditions) or from December 20 (in other traditions), with daily strict abstinence, and a mitigated abstinence (wine & oil) on Saturday and Sunday. This fast may be observed voluntarily, partially or in its entirety.

Please remember the sick of the parish and their family & friends. May God’s healing power be upon them.
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, Fortitude, 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.

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Weekly Bulletin – November 18, 2012

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012	25^th Sunday after Pentecost *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, Nov. 19, 2012
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012
4-7 pm	Evangelize/Fund-raising – Decatur Winter Market
7 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for the feast day
Wed., Nov. 21, 2012	Entrance of the Theotokos – Solemn holy day
	No scheduled events
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012	Thanksgiving Day
	No scheduled events
Friday, Nov. 23, 2012	Matthew Apostle – Evangelist
	No scheduled events
Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012
	Note: No Vigil Divine Liturgy this week
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012	26^th 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

The Entrance of the Theotokos solemn feast day is Wednesday, November 21^st, the day before Thanksgiving Day. A vigil Divine Liturgy will be celebrated this Tuesday, November 20^th at 7 p.m. There will be no services on the 21^st through the 24^th.
On Saturday Dec 1 and 8 we will be baking Christmas cookies for sale on Dec 9 and 16. The start time for baking will be discussed at today’s church social. Also preparations of food for the meal on Dec 9 will be started on Dec 8^th. Sign up tohelp on that day.
A parish meeting will be held following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, December 2. Please plan to attend.
St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church’s confirmation class will be attending our liturgy on Sunday December 9^th. Following liturgy there will be a Q&A session and a meal to share. In commemoration of his feast day on Dec. 6, St. Nicholas will visit too.

Phillips Fast
The Typicon states: According to the forty-day tradition, the Phillip’s Fast in preparation for Christmas began on Thursday, Nov. 15. During the fast it was the custom to observe a strict abstinence on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and a lesser abstinence on Tuesday and Thursday. The fast is observed more strictly from December 10 (in some traditions) or from December 20 (in other traditions), with daily strict abstinence, and a mitigated abstinence (wine & oil) on Saturday and Sunday. This fast may be observed voluntarily, partially or in its entirety.

Needs
Fr. Innocenti is asking if anyone has a headboard to donate for a queen/full-size bed. Please call the rectory.
Please remember the sick of the parish and their family & friends. May God’s healing power be upon them.
Second collection is for the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

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Weekly Bulletin – November 11, 2012

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012	24^th Sunday after Pentecost *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, Nov. 12, 2012
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012
7 pm	Wellness class
Wed., Nov. 14, 2012
7 pm	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012
8:30 am – 7:30 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Nov. 16, 2012	Matthew Apostle – Evangelist
	No scheduled events
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
9 am – noon, 4:30-6:30	Evangelize/Fund-raising – Carmel Market
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Sunday
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012	25^th 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

The next ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, November 14^th at 7 p.m. Call your friends and encourage them to bring family & acquaintances to this powerful service introduced by Father Sid.
The Entrance of the Theotokos solemn feast day is Wednesday, November 21^st, the day before Thanksgiving Day. A vigil Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 20^th at 7 p.m. There will not be services on the 21^st through the 24^th.
St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church’s confirmation class will be attending our liturgy on Sunday December 9^th. The parish needs volunteers to be greeters and help with food preparation. Since this will be the weekend following St. Nicholas’ feast day on the 6^th we plan to have a Christmas theme for the social in St. Mary’s Hall.

Please remember the sick of the parish and their family & friends. May God’s healing power be upon them.
Fund Raising
Our website can now accept credit cards again! Currently anyone can donate money to the church and order bake goods via the website. We’re likely to add a page where people can pay to have a candle lit in our church for their intention. Encourage friends to visit the website and use the donate button.
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, Council, Fortitude, Piety, Knowledge and Fear of the Lord. Grant that our community would grow in Charity, Faith, Prudence, Fortitude, 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.

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Weekly Bulletin – November 4, 2012

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012	23^rd Sunday after Pentecost *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, Nov. 5, 2012
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012
7 pm	Wellness class
Wed., Nov. 7, 2012
7 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Thursday’s feast
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012	Archangel Michael and all Angels – solemn holy day
8:30 am – 7:30 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Nov. 9, 2012
	No scheduled events
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012
9 am – 4:00 pm	Evangelize/Fund-raising – Perry Meridian High School’s Crafts and More Fair
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Sunday
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012	24^th 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

Starting today we will be praying for the parish to grow in the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Copies of the St. Athanasius parish prayer are in the church and hall. We ask that each person say this prayer daily – many times a day, if you wish. It will be used at the end of each of our liturgical services too. As we grow in the Holy Spirit we will see God’s abundant graces bestowed upon our parish family.
The solemn feast day for the Archangel Michael and All Holy Angels is Thursday, November 8. There will be a vigil Divine Liturgy on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. to celebrate the feast.
The next ancient Healing Service is Wednesday, November 14^th at 7 p.m. Call your friends and encourage them to bring family & acquaintances to this powerful service introduced by Father Sid.
There are many work projects to do around the church. If you can make some time to help on a work day please suggest a day so we can schedule it to meet your needs. If you see something to be added to the project list call the rectory. A list will be posted in the hall next week.

November Birthdays
In Father Sidor’s family daughter Laura Gillespie and granddaughter Elizabeth Sidor have birthdays this month. His son, Robert, and wife, Lisa, are celebrating their wedding anniversary. Locally Katherine LaFaver-Cabe, Kevin Zahn and John Danovich have birthdays. God grant your servants peace, health and long life for many blessed years!
2012 – 2013 Stewardship Appeal
This year’s theme is “Preparing for Assembly.” Our parish’s goal is $1,400 – the same as last year. We have $525 pledged so far – more than a third of the way there. The money supports many vital eparchial programs. If you have not received a mailing from the eparchy please contact the rectory so we can supply you with the pledge paperwork. Thank you for your generosity.
Please remember the sick of the parish and their family & friends. May God’s healing power be upon them.

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Weekly Bulletin – October 28, 2012

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012	22^nd Sunday after Pentecost *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners
Following liturgy	KofC Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012
7 pm	Wellness class
Wed., Oct. 31, 2012
7 pm	Compassion for Cancer Families
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012
8:30 am – 7:30 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Nov. 2, 2012
	No scheduled events
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012
9 am – 3:00 pm	Evangelize/Fund-raising – Decatur Craft Fair
5 pm	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Sunday
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012	23^rd 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

Today the James J O’Brian Council of the Knights of Columbus is offering their monthly brunch. Please come to St. Mary’s Hall following Divine Liturgy and enjoy. A free will offering will help the council help the parish so please consider donating when you go through the cafeteria food line. It’s all you can eat. There will be a 50-50 raffle for those who wish to have a chance for some cash.
Festival of Hope 2012 is being held at Annunciation parish in Homer Glen, IL this weekend from October 27-28. There are many services and sessions scheduled. The itinerary is available in St. Mary’s Hall.
Saturday evening vigil Divine Liturgies for Sunday resume this week.
The next ancient Healing Service is Wednesday, November 14^th at 7 p.m. Please encourage friends to bring family & acquaintances to this powerful service introduced by Father Sid.

Food Pantry
Families in need continue to come to our parish for food and hygiene items. It has been over 2 weeks since anyone has made contributions to our pantry. And that sole contributor has been the only one donating for the last few months. We’re running out of most everything. Our pantry needs canned vegetables, fruits, and beans, pasta & sauce, soup, oatmeal, rice, apple sauce, hot chocolate, fruit juice, toothpaste & tooth brushes. We have Marsh scrip cards to buy these items if you shop there. Or check your home pantry for extra food that you can donate. Thanks.
Fund Raising
On Saturday, October 27, 2012 we had our last “summer” farmers market. The next two weekends we will sell our baked goods at high school craft fairs. See the Baked Goods page for details. Want to help sell for a portion of the day? Contact the rectory.
At the church there are freshly-baked rolls, kolachy, pumpkin log and biscotti available. We have books, icons, bracelets, thank you cards and scrip (merchandise) cards too.

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Weekly Bulletin – October 21, 2012

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012	21^st Sunday after Pentecost *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners – Celebrant Very Reverend Michael Evanick
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday, Oct. 22, 2012
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012	James – Apostle Brother of the Lord
7 pm	Wellness class
Wed., Oct. 24, 2012
7 pm	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012
8:30 am – 7:30 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Oct. 26, 2012
	No Services
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012
8 am – 1:00 pm	Evangelize/Fund-raising – Binford Market
Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012	22^nd Sunday after Pentecost *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners
Following liturgy	KofC Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

Announcements
Events Calendar

Annual Eparchy of Parma Women’s Retreat will be October 19-21. The theme is “Set the World Ablaze.” It is being held at Loyola Retreat House in Clinton, Ohio. Information is in St. Mary’s Hall.
The ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, October 24^th at 7 p.m. We encourage everyone to bring family, friends & acquaintances to this powerful service introduced by Father Sid.
Festival of Hope 2012 is being held at Annunciation parish in Homer Glen, IL next weekend from October 27-28. There are many services and sessions scheduled. The itinerary is available in St. Mary’s Hall.
Saturday evening vigil Divine Liturgies for Sundaywill resume in November.

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Weekly Bulletin – October 14, 2012

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012	Sunday of the Fathers of the 7^th Ecumenical Council *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners – Celebrant Very Reverend Michael Evanick
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday, Oct. 15, 2012
6 pm	Paraklisis
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012
7 pm	Wellness class
Wed., Oct. 17, 2012
7 pm	Spiritual Compassion for Cancer Families
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012	Luke – Apostle and Evangelist
8:30 am – 7:30 pm	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday, Oct. 19, 2012
	No Services
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
8 am – 1:00 pm	Evangelize/Fund-raising – Binford Market
Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012	21^st Sunday after Pentecost *
10 am	Divine Liturgy for parishioners – Celebrant Very Reverend Michael Evanick
Following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

Announcements
Events Calendar

Annual Eparchy of Parma Women’s Retreat will be October 19-21. The theme is “Set the World Ablaze.” It is being held at Loyola Retreat House in Clinton, Ohio. Information is in St. Mary’s Hall.
Calling all men. The Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference is this Saturday, October 20. The parish will have a display table & handouts to inform men of the eastern side of the Catholic faith. For more information or to register visit www.indianacatholicmen.com or call 317-888-0873.
The next ancient Healing Service is Wednesday, October 24^th at 7 p.m. We encourage everyone who reads this to bring family, friends & acquaintances to this powerful service introduced by Father Sid.
Festival of Hope 2012 is being held at Annunciation parish in Homer Glen, IL from October 27-28. There are many services and sessions scheduled. The itinerary is available in St. Mary’s Hall.
Saturday evening vigil Divine Liturgies for Sundaywill resume in November.

Food Pantry
The pantry has been in higher demand, partially due to the change of weather. Currently our pantry needs canned vegetables, fruits, and beans, pasta & sauce, soup, oatmeal, rice, apple sauce, hot chocolate, fruit juice, toothpaste & tooth brushes. We have Marsh scrip cards to buy these items if you shop there.

Prayer List
Soon we will start a prayer list page on our website. For now call the rectory to place names on the list. This week we’re adding Melvin Loidolt for dehydration & anemia, Fr. Innocenti Rossi safe passage on his 2 weeks of travel, Marge Hays safe travels back from Houston, Judy Ernst project finances, her continued safety in Kenya, & for her student Charlynn’s upcoming surgery for Invasive Ductile Carcinoma, Richard Medwig for his aching knees and upcoming cataract surgery, and Al & Ruth Zetsel for aching joints. God grant all those listed, and those not mentioned, relief from their crosses they now bear. God grant blessed repose to his servant, Fr. James Atkins, who was serving parishes of St. John the Baptist of Mingo Junction, OH and St. Joseph Byzantine Church of Toronto, OH.

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