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• 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.

Weekly Bulletin – November 25, 2012Read More

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• 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.

Weekly Bulletin – November 18, 2012Read More

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• 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.

Weekly Bulletin – November 11, 2012Read More

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• 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.

Weekly Bulletin – November 4, 2012Read More

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• 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.

Weekly Bulletin – October 28, 2012Read More

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• 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.

 
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.
 
Fund Raising
There are freshly-baked rolls, kolachy, pumpkin log and biscotti available. We have books, icons, bracelets, thank you cards and scrip (merchandise) cards too. We want to thank Al Zetsel and two of his grandchildren, Dominic and Claire. Including Belinda D we had great workers this week. Thank you.

Weekly Bulletin – October 21, 2012Read More

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• 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.

Weekly Bulletin – October 14, 2012Read More

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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!
 
Events Calendar

• 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!
 
Events Calendar

• 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