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Welcome Father Innocenti Rossi
Today our new priest, Father Innocenti Rossi, celebrates his first Sunday Divine Liturgy at our parish. Welcome and God grant your servant, Father Innocenti Rossi many blessed years! Mnohaja, Blahaja l’ita!
 
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• The ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, October 10^th at 7 p.m. Encourage visitors to come and immerse themselves in this beautiful service of praising God and asking for the intercession of the Theotokos to heal your spirit, mind and body. Bring them with you.
• 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 scheduled for October 20. For more information or to register visit www.indianacatholicmen.com or call 317-888-0873.
• Calling everyone. We are planning to have a display table at the conference for Catholic men that come from around the state. After today’s Divine Liturgy everyone come to the hall to met with Fr. Innocenti and also share your ideas of how we should use this venue to introduce, or remind, men at the conference about the eastern side of the Catholic faith. We have pictures of our parish’s display from the 2010 conference to use as a starting point for the discussion.
• 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.

 
Fund Raising
Books, scrip cards, icons, baked goods are available. Ask in St. Mary’s Hall on Sundays or call the rectory.
 
October Birthdays: Add Paul Suvak & Anne Hamilton to the list of names published last week. God grant all our members with October birthdays a blessed birthday and many happy years!

Weekly Bulletin – October 7, 2012Read More

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Announcements
Welcome Father Innocenti Rossi
We welcome our new priest, Father Innocenti Rossi, to his new parish – St. Athanasius the Great. Previously Father Rossi has been sheparding the St. George parish in Bay City, MI. We wish him the best in continuing our parish’s growth in the Byzantine Catholic faith. Many blessed years! Mnohaja, Blahaja l’ita!
 
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• Monday, October 1 is the solemn feast day of the Protection of the Theotokos. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 6 p.m. on October 1 by Fr. Innocenti Rossi and Fr. Michael Evanick.
• The next ancient Healing Service is Wednesday, October 10^th at 7 p.m. Spread the word.
• 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 Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference is scheduled for October 20. For more information visit www.indianacatholicmen.com or call 317-888-0873.

 
2012 – 2013 Stewardship Appeal
This year’s theme is “Preparing for Assembly.” Our parish’s goal is $1,400 – the same as last year. 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.
Fund Raising
There are many scrip cards for purchase. Come take a look at the selection and buy a few for your routine expenses like department stores, pizza, restaurants, etc.  We have many good books in St. Mary’s Hall too. The pumpkin logs are in stock with many other bake goods. Buy some for the family and loved ones as gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, congratulations, holidays, etc.
October Birthdays: Nadir Suvak Rashid, Al Macek, Rita O’Brian, and Michael Miller. God grant each of them a blessed birthday and many happy years!

Weekly Bulletin – September 30, 2012Read More

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• Spiritual Compassion Session for Cancer Families will have its second installment this Wednesday at 7 p.m. Two weeks ago we viewed and discussed one person’s successful bout with leukemia. Come share your story with others who have, or are, seeking faith to discern God’s plan.
• An observance of +Reverend Father Sidney Sidor’s death is being held next Sunday, September 23. It’s the 40^th day of the parish mourning his passing. The Divine Liturgy will be immediately followed by the Panachida memorial service as we continue to pray for our beloved deceased priest, spiritual director, instructor, mentor and friend. A meal served by the James J O’Brian council of the Knights of Columbus will be in St. Mary’s Hall.
• Please consider having a Divine Liturgy said for +Fr. Sid or his family. The traditional stipend is $10 per Liturgy.
• The next ancient Healing Service is scheduled for September 26^th at 7 p.m. Will you or a loved one be the next recipient of God’s healing graces? Invite others to attend this wonderful prayer service.
• The Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference is scheduled for October 20. For more information visit www.indianacatholicmen.com or call 317-888-0873.

Weekly Bulletin – September 16, 2012Read More

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• Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Friday September 14 is a solemn holy day. Divine Liturgy is scheduled for 6 p.m.
• Lots of good nutrition information is being shared in the weekly Wellness class. It is held in St. Mary’s Hall on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Last week’s presentation was two videos and a detailed discussion on protein requirements for maintaining optimal muscle and bone health as we age.
• Spiritual Compassion Session for Cancer Families had its inaugural debut this past Wednesday at 7 p.m. Two sessions per month are being held on the first & third Wednesdays of the month. We viewed and discussed one person’s successful bout with leukemia. It included 12 lessons learned – living with cancer. E.g. Take ½ day at a time, have a strong will, and be grateful.
• The ancient Healing Services for September are scheduled for September 12^th and 26^th. So come this Wednesday the 12^th at 7 p.m. and participate. Give and receive blessings at this powerful service.
• In addition to the birthdays published last week it was discovered that Sonia Stanton had a birthday in the first week of September and Belinda Dorney is celebrating a birthday this week. God grant your servants many happy and blessed years! If you have any additions or changes please contact the rectory.
• An observance of Rev. Fr. Sidney Sidor’s death is being held Sunday September 23. It’s the 40^th day of the parish mourning his passing. The Divine Liturgy will be immediately followed by the Panachida memorial service as we continue to pray for our beloved deceased priest, spiritual director, instructor, mentor and friend. Then we will have a meal served in St. Mary’s Hall by the James O’Brian council of the Knights of Columbus. Please spread the word so that others who hadn’t learned of Father’s death until after the funeral now have a chance to pray with the parish for the repose of his soul. Also consider having a Divine Liturgy said for Fr. Sid or his family. The traditional stipend is $10 per Liturgy.

Weekly Bulletin – September 9, 2012Read More

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• September 8 is a solemn holy day for the Nativity of the Theotokos. The Saturday evening liturgy at 6 p.m. this week will be for the holy day. It does not count as a vigil liturgy for Sunday. Come for liturgy Saturday evening and attend again on Sunday morning. So you get to glorify God on back-to-back days at St. Athanasius this week. This Friday is a day of simple abstinence from meat or equivalent penance in preparation for the holy day.
• The following week on September 14 is the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, another solemn holy day.
• The next Wellness class will convene in St. Mary’s Hall on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Participants will watch the DVD on nutrition by Dr Joel Fuhrman and how you can improve your life by using food as medicine.
• Spiritual Compassion Session for Cancer Families is a new ministry slated for Wednesday at 7 p.m. Two sessions per month will be held on the first & third Wednesdays of the month. Come and see what this new ministry is all about.
• The ancient Healing Services for September are scheduled for September 12^th and 26^th.
• The August birthdays were: Linda Stenger, Matthew Arbuckle, Robert Sidor, and Marge Hays. Birthdays in September are: Richard Medwig, Karen Ybarra, John Elias Russell, John Robert Russell, Jessica Ybarra, and Natalya Yurkus. God grant your servants many happy and blessed years!

 
Notes
Monthly candle sponsors are needed for September. See the inside of the bulletin.
 
Evangelization and fund-raising were two topics discussed at the parish meeting on August 26. Use the parish’s Mission Statement on the inside of the bulletin as your guide for ideas. Please submit your suggestions to the rectory, Max and/or Father Mike. Thank you.

Weekly Bulletin – September 2, 2012Read More

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• After today’s Sunday Divine Liturgy come to St. Mary’s Hall for lots of good food and the parish meeting. There will be a lot to discuss, so come with your ideas and solutions to move the parish forward as we mourn the loss of our dear priest, +Fr. Sid. Let’s ask the Holy Spirit to inspire each of us to take action on our personal journey of theosis that, combined with all the other parishioners, will continue to make our parish thrive and be a good Christian witness to others – all for the glory of God.
• On Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. Fr. Gregory Bramlige from Cincinnati is coming to our parish for an informal greeting. If you would like to meet Fr. Bramlige, who like Fr. Sid is known for holding healing services, come drop in around 2 on Monday.
• Wednesday is a simple holy day for the Beheading of John the Baptist. There will be a vigil Divine Liturgy on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.
• The first Wellness class will convene in St. Mary’s Hall following the Tuesday evening liturgy. Participants will watch the DVD “Change Your Brain, Change Your Body” by Dr. Daniel Amen.
• The Sisters of St. Basil the Great are hosting the 78^th annual Pilgrimage on September 1 and 2 at Mount Saint Macrina, Uniontown, PA. This 2-day event for honoring Our Lady of Perpetual Help has the theme “Theotokos, Guide on the Journey of Life.” This ties into Bishop John’s remarks at +Fr. Sid Sidor’s funeral on Saturday, August 18, 2012. We are on the journey of life and we need Mary’s assistance to guide us on the right path to the Source of Life, her Divine Son. The list of services and programs are in St. Mary’s Hall.
• September 8 is the solemn holy day for the Nativity of the Theotokos. The following week on September 14 is the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, another solemn holy day.
• The next ancient Healing Service is scheduled for September 12.

Weekly Bulletin – August 26, 2012Read More

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• The second Ancient Healing Service in August is scheduled this Wednesday the 22^nd. +Father Sid initiated this important ministry in our parish. We can honor his memory by continuing his ministry by praying for those who are afflicted with any spiritual, mental or physical ailment! Come pray with us.
• The next holy day is August 29. It is a simple holy day for the Beheading of John the Baptist. Next week we’ll announce when the feast day will be celebrated with a Divine Liturgy.

 
Thank you
It is a great honor to have known our past priest, +Father Sidney Sidor, who, in the words of Bishop John “took another step on the journey of life” when he passed away from this earthly life on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Eternal Memory! May we follow +Father Sid’s instructions to seek God always. Let’s ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to accept God’s will to take +Father Sid away from this earthly realm. God has made a better plan. +Father Sid’s job is now to be an intercessor on our behalf. Our job is to be good Christians in word, deed and thought.  +Father Sid has taught us through his celebration of the Divine Liturgy, the distribution of the sacraments, special services, the various classes, the counseling, the healing, and the stories that he shared. May we graciously follow his example to actively pray, help others and follow the path to theosis.
 
The parish family wishes the best for +Father Sid’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. We thank Bishop John, the priests, deacons and all others who have assisted the parish with +Father Sid’s funeral and celebration of his life. We also thank Father Michael Evanick for celebrating the Divine Liturgy with us today. May God grant all many happy and blessed years.

Weekly Bulletin – August 19, 2012Read More

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• The Dormition Fast continues through Tuesday, August 14. The traditional rule is a strict abstinence with mitigations for Saturday & Sunday and the feast of the Transfiguration. The Ruthenian Metropolia has identified this period as a penitential season (Canon 880, § 2). This fast may be observed voluntarily but it is highly recommended for your spiritual & physical wellbeing.
• August 6^th is a solemn Holy Day of the Transfiguration of Our Lord on Mount Tabor. It is our tradition to bless first fruits and vegetables on this feast.
• The first Ancient Healing Service in August is this Wednesday the 8^th. As you know we need to pray for our priest, Fr. Sidney Sidor, who initiated this important ministry in our parish. Encourage your family & friends to come participate in this powerful prayer service.
• Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Mariapoch & Teen Campout August 11^th and 12^th. We are looking for a volunteer to bring a processional cross from the parish to the hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Sunday, Aug, 12, at 3:30 p.m. The theme is “Rejoice, O steadfast foundation of faith.” See the bulletin board in St. Mary’s Hall for more information.

 
Prayer List
Please remember in your daily prayers Fr. Sid who is not able to celebrate Divine Liturgy today. He is expected to be moving from St. Vincent’s Hospital to Hooverwood Indpls Jewish Home on Monday.  Also remember those in the parish, our prayer list and other friends who are in need. May God bestow His loving and healing blessings upon them.
Thank you
We express out gratitude to Archpriest Dennis Hrubiak who is celebrating Divine Liturgy with us from August 4-6 on Saturday, Sunday and the Transfiguration feast day, Monday. Fr. Hrubiak enjoyed his time with us 2 weeks ago. He is being elevated to a mitered archpriest by Bishop John next Sunday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mariapoch in Burton, Ohio. Congratulations! May God grant him safe travels and many years!

Weekly Bulletin – August 5, 2012Read More