Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Schedule

Sunday,         Jan. 29, 2012	Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,        Jan. 30, 2012	Three Holy Hierarchs – simply holyday
10:30 AM	Divine Liturgy          for the feast
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,       Jan. 31, 2012
10:30 AM	Divine Liturgy      † Bill Kotarski
6:30 PM	Patristics Theology Class
Wed.,              Feb. 1, 2012
6:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy          for the feast
Thursday,       Feb. 2, 2012	Encounter of our Lord with Simeon & Anna solemn holyday
8:00 AM	Divine Liturgy          for the feast
10 AM – 7:00 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,             Feb. 3, 2012	Synaxis of Simeon & Anna
5:30 PM	Divine Liturgy †Zádušná Subbota
Saturday,        Feb. 4, 2012
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy        for parish
Sunday,           Feb. 5, 2012	Sunday of the Prodigal Son *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	Pitch-in Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

Announcements
Events Calendar

• There are 2 holy days this week. The simple holy day of The Three Holy Hierarchs will be celebrated with a liturgy on Monday morning at 10:30 AM. The solemn holy day of The Encounter of Our Lord with Simeon and Anna will celebrated with a vigil Divine Liturgy on Wednesday evening at 6 PM and a Divine Liturgy on the feast, Thursday February 2^nd at 8 AM.
• The Patristics Theology class resumes this Tuesday, January 31.
• The next Ancient Healing Service will be on Wednesday, February 14^th at 7 PM.
• Next Sunday, Super Bowl Sunday, there will be a Pitch-in Brunch following Divine Liturgy. Bring your favorite dish.  Even if you can’t bring anything please stay and enjoy a good meal with us. Everyone is invited to worship God according to the Eastern Rite of the Catholic Church, ask Fr. Sidor and parishioners to lay hands on them for spiritual & physical healing and then break bread with us. We’ll have ethnic and American food to fuel you for your Super Bowl Sunday.

All Souls
The first All Souls Saturday for this season will be February 11^th.  As a part of All Souls Saturday liturgies each family’s deceased loved ones are named during the concluding Panachida or Memorial Service for the Faithful Departed. If you have new departed loved ones that you would like included please submit them to the rectory office. (You don’t have to submit a new form if nothing has changed since last year.) Since we are remembering the deceased individuals of your family by name Fr. highly recommends that everyone make a special effort to attend these liturgies so that you can pray with the entire parish for your departed loved ones. Dates of 2012 All Souls Saturdays: Feb 11, Mar 3, Mar 10, Mar 17 and May 26.
 
Fund Raising
We’ve had great attendance at the last couple baking days. Thank you volunteers. We have a good supply of nut, poppy seed, and various fruit rolls plus kolachy, kifli, pumpkin rolls, pizzelles and biscotti. So if you have any guests coming to town or friends you’re entertaining for the Super Bowl festivities, buy some St. Athanasius bake goods. Also you can buy gift cards for many stores and good spiritual books right here at your parish. Thank you for helping.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,         Jan. 22, 2012	Sunday of Zacchaeus *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Knights of Columbus Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,        Jan. 23, 2012
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,       Jan. 24, 2012
10:30 AM	Divine Liturgy      † Bill Kotarski
evening	evangelization in Muncie, IN – no Patristics Theology Class
Wed.,             Jan. 25, 2012
10:30 AM	Divine Liturgy † Margaret Sidor
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,      Jan. 26, 2012
9 AM – 7:00 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,           Jan. 27, 2012
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy  † Nicholas Luisi
Saturday,       Jan. 28, 2012
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy        for parish
Sunday,         Jan. 29, 2012	Sunday of Publican and Pharisee *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
2011 – 2012 Stewardship Appeal
So far we’ve collected $295 of our parish’s goal of $1,400 for the 2011-2012 Stewardship Appeal. If you have not received a mailing from the eparchy please contact the rectory so we can supply you with the pledge paperwork. If you would like to be chairperson for the appeal please contact Father Sid.  Please help Bishop John by pledging funds to his important projects.
 
Events Calendar

• The Knights of Columbus Brunch is today, Sunday, January 22, following the Divine Liturgy. Some of the men bought back pierogies from Rudy’s and kielbasa from State Meats, both in Parma, Ohio. Come and enjoy this authentic eastern European food. The Knights request a minimum of $5 per adult to help defray the cost.
• There is no Patristics Theology class this Tuesday. It will resume on Tuesday, January 31.
• We’ve received 2 new testimonials in the last 2 weeks as a result of Ancient Healing Service. Thank you to those who participated. Don’t miss the next one on Wednesday, January 25 at 7 PM.

 
House Blessings
The new Jordan water was blessed on January 6^th. It is our tradition to bless all parishioners’ homes in the few weeks following the celebration of Theophany. Please let the rectory know when you’re available to have Fr. Sid bless your home.  Use the House Blessing form in the back of the church.
 
Special Intention Liturgies
Fr. is available to celebrate a liturgy during the week on behalf of your special intention. It can be for a new job, healing, prosperity, anniversary, birthday, deceased member of the family, etc. A typical stipend is $10. Call to arrange a liturgy that is at a convenient time for you so that you can attend.
 

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,         Jan. 15, 2012	31st Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited meeting in rectory
Monday,        Jan. 16, 2012	Martin Luther King Day
8:00 AM	Divine Liturgy † Margaret Sidor
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,       Jan. 17, 2012	Venerable Anthony the Great
10:30 AM	Divine Liturgy      † Bill Kotarski
6:30 PM	Patristics Theology Class
Wed.,             Jan. 18, 2012	Archbishops Athanasius & Cyril
10:30 AM	Divine Liturgy † Carolyn Pickett
Thursday,     Jan. 19, 2012
9 AM – 7:00 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,           Jan. 20, 2012	Translation of John Chrysostom relics
canceled	Divine Liturgy  † Nicholas Luisi
Saturday,      Jan. 21, 2012
9 AM – 4 PM	Work Day at the parish
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy        for parish
Sunday,         Jan. 22, 2012	Sunday of Zacchaeus *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	Knights of Columbus Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Announcements
2011 – 2012 Stewardship Appeal
The 2011-2012 Stewardship Appeal started in the fall.  We’ve collected $175 of our parish’s goal of $1,400 so it’s time to pick up the pace. If you have not received a mailing from the eparchy please contact the rectory so we can supply you with the pledge paperwork. If you would like to be chairperson for the appeal please contact Father Sid.  Please help Bishop John by pledging funds to his important projects.
Events Calendar

• The Patristics Theology class is Tuesday at 6:30 PM. Father is teaching how to deal with Satan.
• This month’s work day is next Saturday, January 21. We’ll be sure to have indoor projects now that winter has arrived. We can use your talent between 9 AM and 4 PM. Lunch will be served.
• The Knights of Columbus Brunch is scheduled for Sunday, January 22, following the Divine Liturgy. Invite visitors to dip themselves in the beautiful Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom and then enjoy fellowship & food in St. Mary’s Hall. It’s only 1 week away.
• The first Ancient Healing Service in 2012 was filled with praise, blessings and goodwill. Thank you to those who participated. Please place the next one on your calendar: Wednesday, January 25 at 7 PM.

House Blessings
The new Jordanwater was blessed on January 6^th. It is our tradition to bless all parishioners’ homes in the few weeks following the celebration of Theophany. Please let the rectory know when you’re available to have Fr. Sid bless your home.  Use the House Blessing form in the back of the church.
 Special Intention Liturgies
Fr. is available to celebrate a liturgy during the week on behalf of your special intention. It can be for a new job, healing, prosperity, anniversary, birthday, deceased member of the family, etc. A typical stipend is $10. Call to arrange a liturgy that is at a convenient time for you so that you can attend.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,           Jan. 8, 2012	Sunday after Theophany *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited Knights of Columbus meeting in rectory
Monday,          Jan. 9, 2012
10:45 AM	Divine Liturgy        †Bill Kotarski
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,       Jan. 10, 2012
10:45 AM	Divine Liturgy    †Nicholas Luisi
6:30 PM	Patristics Theology Class
Wed.,             Jan. 11, 2012	Theodosius Venerable
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,      Jan. 12, 2012
9 AM – 7:00 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,           Jan. 13, 2012
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy  †Carolyn Pickett
Saturday,       Jan. 14, 2012
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy            for parish
Sunday,         Jan. 15, 2012	31st Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Paraklesis
This is one of the first devotions to the Blessed Mother. Our parish is unique in that we celebrate this full, rich supplication to the Theotokos each week. Set aside your Monday evenings to celebrate the Paraklesis.
 
Remember
Envelopes & 2012 calendars are in St. Mary’s Hall. Pick up yours today. We’re using the 2011 envelopes for 2012 since we want to use our existing supply and save a portion of a tree.
 
Events Calendar

• The Patristics Theology class is Tuesday at 6:30 PM.
• The first Ancient Healing Service in 2012 will be Wednesday, January 11 at 7 PM.
• The next work day is Saturday, January 21.
• The Knights of Columbus Brunch is scheduled for Sunday, January 22, following the Divine Liturgy.

 
House Blessings
The new Jordan water was blessed Friday evening, January 6^th. It is our tradition to bless all parishioners’ homes in the few weeks following the celebration of Theophany. Please let the rectory know when you’re available to have Fr. Sid bless your home.  Use the House Blessing form in the back of the church.
 

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,           Jan. 1, 2012	Circumcision of Our Lord Basil the Great – Archbishop*
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,          Jan. 2, 2012
10:45 AM	Divine Liturgy        †Bill Kotarski
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,         Jan. 3, 2012
10:45 AM	Divine Liturgy    †Nicholas Luisi
6:30 PM	Patristics Theology Class
Wed.,               Jan. 4, 2012
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy †Mary Beth Mackey
Thursday,        Jan. 5, 2012
9 AM – 7:00 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,             Jan. 6, 2012	Theophany of our Lord – Holy Day Obligation*
5:30 PM	Divine Liturgy with Blessing of Water
Saturday,         Jan. 7, 2012	Synaxis of John the Baptist
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy            for parish
Sunday,           Jan. 8, 2012	*
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

Announcements
The New Year – 2012
“Let your demeanor, your dress, your walking, your sitting down, the nature of your food, the quality of your being, your house and what it contains, aim at simplicity…Be  a help to your friends, kind to the ones with whom you live, gentile to your servant, patient with those who are troublesome, loving towards the lowly, comforting those in trouble, visiting those in affliction, never despising anyone, gracious in friendship, cheerful in answering others, courteous, approachable to everyone, never speaking your own praise nor getting others to speak of them, never taking part in unbecoming conversations, and concealing where you may whatever gifts you possess.”  -St. Basil the Great!
Events Calendar

• The Patristics Theology class resumes this Tuesday, January 3^rd.
• A Divine Liturgy is being celebrated for the holy day of obligation for the feast of the Theophany of Our Lord on January 6^th at 5:30 PM. Bring containers so you can take holy water home. Use it in your home, car, place of employment, etc. Incorporate the use of holy water each day throughout the year. How? Bless yourself each morning, for a safe journey make the sign of the cross on your car with the Theophany water before driving, to give to anyone who is ill, and add holy water to your beverages of coffee, tea, water, etc.
• The first Ancient Healing Service in 2012 will be Wednesday, January 11 at 7 PM.

House Blessings
It is our tradition to bless all parishioners’ homes in the few weeks following the celebration of Theophany. Please let the rectory know when you’re available to have Fr. Sid bless your home with the new Jordan water that is blessed this Friday evening, January 6^th.  Use the House Blessing form inside today’s bulletin.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,        Dec. 25, 2011	Christmas, Birth of Our Lord *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,        Dec. 26, 2011	Synaxis of the Theotokos
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
Tuesday,      Dec. 27, 2011
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
Wed.,             Dec. 28, 2011
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,     Dec. 29, 2011
	No services
Friday,           Dec. 30, 2011
5:30 PM	Divine Liturgy    †Nicholas Luisi
Saturday,      Dec. 31, 2011
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy            for parish
Sunday,           Jan. 1, 2012	*
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Christ is Born
May Jesus, our Savior, bestow upon you and your family the joy, peace and love of this holy Christmas season. God is with us!
Events Calendar

• The solemn feast day of the Synaxis of the Theotokos is being celebrated with a Divine Liturgy on Monday, December 26^th, at 6 PM.
• The simple Holy Day for St Stephen – Protomartyr is being celebrated on Tuesday, December 27^th with a Divine Liturgy at 6 PM.
• There will be no Patristics Theology class this Tuesday, December 27^th. The class resumes on Jan 3.
• The Ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, December 28 at 7 PM.

Food Pantry
Our parish food pantry is helping many people who need assistance with food and personal hygiene items. Please donate some canned foods like soups ( especially ones that include protein), granola bars, peanut butter and non-food items like toilet paper and laundry soap. Thank you for helping those less fortunate.
Second Collection
Bishop John has requested a special collection throughout the month of December for the Retirement Fund for Religious. The Sisters of St. Basil on Mount Macrina have been recipients from this fund.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,        Dec. 18, 2011	Sunday of the Holy Fathers *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,        Dec. 19, 2011
10:45 AM	Divine Liturgy        †Ed Reeping
5:30 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,      Dec. 20, 2011
6:30 PM	Patristics Theology class in St. Mary’s Hall
Wed.,             Dec. 21, 2011
10:45 AM	Divine Liturgy  †Carolyn Pickett
Thursday,     Dec. 22, 2011
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy †Mary Beth Mackey
Friday,           Dec. 23, 2011
5:30 PM	Divine Liturgy    †Nicholas Luisi
Saturday,      Dec. 24, 2011	Vigil of Christmas
8:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy            for feast
Sunday,        Dec. 25, 2011	Christmas, Birth of Our Lord *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Christmas Schedule
The Divine Liturgy for the feast of the Birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be celebrated on Saturday, December 24^th at 8:30 PM and Christmas morning, Sunday, December 25^th, at 10 AM. The following day, on Monday, December 26^th, is the solemn feast day of the Synaxis of the Theotokos. Liturgy is scheduled for 6 PM. Tuesday, December 27^th, is the simple Holy Day for St Stephen – Protomartyr. Liturgy is scheduled for 6 PM. Remember that we’re in the St. Phillips Fast through December 24^th.
 
Christmas Gifts – Here
Gift cards for a wide selection of stores and more Christmas cards are here. We also have books, icons, and bake goods at your parish. You can find unique gifts at the St. Athanasius gift store. Save on gas by doing one-stop shopping. And buy a gas card or two while you’re here.
 
Thank you volunteers
Church cleaning, securing duct work, board-up of windows in old school building & meal preparation and clean-up were accomplished on Saturday, December 17. Parishioners and helpers from Franklin, Greenwood, Columbus and Martinsville did an excellent job – great teamwork. God grant you many years!
 
Events Calendar

• The Patristics Theology class is this Tuesday at 6:30 PM. There will be no class on December 27^th.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is Wednesday, December 28 at 7 PM.

 
Second Collection
Bishop John has requested a special collection throughout the month of December for the Retirement Fund for Religious. The Sisters of St. Basil on Mount Macrina have been recipients from this fund.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,        Dec. 11, 2011	Sunday of the Holy Ancestors *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Luncheon for St. Alphonsus visitors in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,        Dec. 12, 2011
10:45 AM	Divine Liturgy †Bishop Andrew Pataki
Tuesday,      Dec. 13, 2011
10:45 AM	Divine Liturgy         for Stantons
6:30 PM	Patristics Theology class in St. Mary’s Hall
Wed.,             Dec. 14, 2011
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,     Dec. 14, 2011
9:00 AM – 8 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,           Dec. 16, 2011
10:45 AM	Divine Liturgy        †John Cimar
5:30 PM	Paraklesis
Saturday,      Dec. 17, 2011
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM	Work Day at the parish
5:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy          for parish
Sunday,        Dec. 18, 2011	Sunday of the Holy Fathers *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Bishop Andrew Pataki
His Excellency, Most Reverend Andrew Pataki, J.C.L., DD passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The Bishop’s funeral will be Thursday, December 15 at St. Michael the Archangel, Passaic, NJ.
In 1984 Bishop Pataki was appointed the second Bishop of the Eparchy of Parma. Therefore he was Bishop of our parish, St. Athanasius, during his 11-year tenure before being appointed Bishop of the Eparchy of Passaic, NJ in 1995. In blessed repose grant, O Lord, eternal rest to your departed servant the high priest +Andrew and remember him forever.
 
St. Alphonsus Liguori Visit
We welcome the Confirmation class & other guests of St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church in Zionsville attending our parish for Divine Liturgy today. We are having a luncheon so they have time to socialize with our parishioners and ask questions. See you in St. Mary’s Hall following today’s liturgy.
 
Events Calendar

• The Patristics Theology class is Tuesday at 6:30 PM.
• The Ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, December 14 at 7 PM. Claim your healing.
• There is a work day scheduled for Saturday, December 17^th. We will board-up windows in the school building, and decorate the church for Christmas. Please plan to attend. There’s lots to do and your participation is urgently needed.

 
Second Collection
Bishop John has requested a special collection throughout the month of December for the Retirement Fund for Religious. The Sisters of St. Basil on Mount Macrina have been recipients from this fund. Thank you for your generosity.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,          Dec. 4, 2011	25th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	St. Nicholas visit in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,          Dec. 5, 2011
6:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy for feast
Tuesday,        Dec. 6, 2011	Nicholas of Myra
6:30 PM	Patristics Theology class in St. Mary’s Hall
Wed.,               Dec. 7, 2011
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy for feast
Thursday,       Dec. 8, 2011	Maternity of St. Anna
9:00 AM – 8 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,             Dec. 9, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy        †John Cimar
5:30 PM	Paraklesis
Saturday,      Dec. 10, 2011
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM	Work Day at the parish
5:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy          for parish
Sunday,        Dec. 11, 2011	Sunday of the Holy Ancestors *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• St. Nicholas of Myra celebration is today following the Sunday Divine Liturgy. St. Nicholas, the Miracle Worker, is the patron of the Byzantine Catholic Church. His solemn feast day is Tuesday, December 6. A vigil Divine Liturgy is being celebrated on Monday evening at 6 PM.
• The Patristics Theology class is Tuesday at 6:30 PM.
• The solemn feast of the Maternity of the Holy Anna is Wednesday, December 8. This is the conception of Mary, the Theotokos.
• There are 2 work days scheduled this month. They are the next 2 Saturdays, December 10^th and 17^th. We will board-up windows in the school building, and decorate the church for Christmas. Please plan to attend one if not both of these Saturdays. There’s lots to do and your participation will really help.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is Wednesday, December 14 at 7 PM.

 
Catholics Come Home
Starting December 16, CatholicsComeHome.org will begin airing Catholic TV ads nationwide, inviting relatives, friends, and others to return home to the Catholic Church. Help to usher in the largest family reunion in Church history! Pray, spread the word and encourage others to attend church. Welcome them home.
 
Second Collection
Bishop John has requested that each parish take a special collection throughout the month of December for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Ninety-three percent of every donation to the National Religious Retirement Office aids senior religious. The Sisters of St. Basil on Mount Macrina have been recipients from this fund. Thank you for your generosity.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,        Nov. 27, 2011	24th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Knights of Columbus Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,       Nov. 28, 2011
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,      Nov. 29, 2011
6:30 PM	Patristics Theology class in St. Mary’s Hall
Wed.,            Nov. 30, 2011
5:30 PM	Divine Liturgy †Mary Ghnene Wilson
Thursday,       Dec. 1, 2011
9:00 AM – 8 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,             Dec. 2, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy †Charles Karazsia
Saturday,        Dec. 3, 2011
5:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy          for parish
Sunday,          Dec. 4, 2011	25th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	St. Nicholas visits in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• The monthly Knights of Columbus Brunch is today. Please come to St. Mary’s Hall following the Divine Liturgy and enjoy a great meal with fellow parishioners and friends. Get your pirohi, local sausage, eggs, pancakes, potatoes, apple and pumpkin pies. Sorry – no turkey.
• The Patristics Theology class resumes this Tuesday, November 29^th at 6:30 PM.
• St. Nicholas of Myra celebration will be held on December 4 following the Sunday Divine Liturgy. Bring the entire family to this annual event. Children will receive gifts from St. Nicholas, the Miracle Worker who is the patron of the Byzantine Catholic Church. His solemn feast day is December 6.
• Next week the solemn feast of the Maternity of the Holy Anna, is on December 8. This is the conception of Mary, the Theotokos.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is Wednesday, December 14 at 7 PM

Catholics Come Home
Starting December 16, CatholicsComeHome.org will begin airing Catholic TV ads nationwide, inviting relatives, friends, and others to return home to the Catholic Church. Help to usher in the largest family reunion in Church history! Pray, spread the word and encourage others to attend church. Welcome them home.
 
Saint Gregory the Theologian Parish
Bishop John will be celebrating the closing Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St. Gregory the Theologian Parish (Lakewood, OH) on Sunday Dec 11 at 2 PM. Everyone is invited to the Divine Liturgy in thanksgiving for all the blessings of God bestowed upon them throughout the more than one hundred years of faithful service to God and his church. They likewise cordially invite you to join them at St Gregory Parish hall for the reception honoring the life & legacy of their parish. Cocktails will follow the liturgy and dinner will be served at 5 PM. Tickets cost $30. Contact Fran at 216-741-8773 x221 for reservations by Monday, Dec 5.

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