Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Schedule

Sunday,        April 29, 2012	Sunday of the Paralytic Man *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,       April 30, 2012	Apostle James the Greater
	No services
Tuesday,         May 1, 2012
	No services
Wed.,              May 2, 2012	St. Athanasius the Great
	No services
Thursday,       May 3, 2012
9 AM – 5:30 PM	Bake Day in St. Mary’s Hall
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy       for our parish
Friday,             May 4, 2012
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy  †Bernice Dolney
Saturday,        May 5, 2012
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy for parishioners
Sunday,           May 6, 2012	Sunday of the Samaritan Woman *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Pitch-in brunch in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• May 2^nd is the patron feast day of our parish. This falls on Mid-Pentecost Wednesday. Since Father Sid is returning from the eparchy conference in Ohio on that day will we celebrate a Divine Liturgy for our patron, St. Athanasius the Great, on Thursday at 6 pm.
• Eastern Catholic Men’s Conference is being held May 5^th from 9 am until 5 pm at the Byzantine Catholic Cultural Center (2420 West 14^th Street, Cleveland, Ohio.) Information is in St. Mary’s Hall.
• Holy Angels Catholic School (2822 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Indianapolis) is having their annual Bar-B-Q on Saturday, May 5^th. Time is from 11 am thru 5:30 pm. On the grill: Ribs, rib tips, chicken; sides: potato salad, baked beans, desserts. Sponsored by Jr. Knights and Knights of Peter Claver.  Proceeds benefit their Junior Youth Group.
• EWTN Global Catholic Network Television will broadcast the Enthronement of William C. Skurla as the 5th Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh on Sunday, May 6 at 1:30 pm Eastern time and again midnight Monday, May 7. The event took place on April 18, 2012 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Munhall, PA.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, May 9 at 7 pm.
• The holy day of obligation, Ascension Thursday, falls on May 17^th.
• For Saturday, May 19^th Fr Sid is planning a Life in the Spirit seminar.

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§  EWTN Global Catholic Network Television will broadcast the Enthronement of William C. Skurla as the 5^th Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh on Sunday, May 6 at 1:30 pm Eastern time and again midnight Monday, May 7. The event took place on April 18 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Munhall, PA.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,        April 22, 2012	Sunday of the Ointment-Bearers *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,       April 23, 2012	George Great-Martyr
6:00 PM	Paraklisis
Tuesday,      April 24, 2012
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy        †Bill Kotarski
Wed.,           April 25, 2012
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,    April 26, 2012
9 AM – 7:00 PM	Bake Day in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,          April 27, 2012
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy  †Bernice Dolney
Saturday,     April 28, 2012
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy for parishioners
Sunday,        April 29, 2012	Sunday of the Paralytic Man *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
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, April 25 at 7 PM. Come claim your healing on this date. Bring your family and friends as well. You can also sit in proxy for those who can’t come.
• The Slovenian National Home is having their Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, April 28. Details at http:/www.sloveniannationalhomeindy.org.
• May 2^nd is the patron feast day of our parish. This falls on Mid-Pentecost Wednesday. How do you want to celebrate the parish’s 32 years since its founding in 1980? Discuss your ideas with Max or the rectory.
• Ascension Thursday, occurs on May 17^th. Mark either the evening before or the morning on the 17th on your calendar for attending Divine Liturgy to satisfy this holy day of obligation. This date marks the end of the Pascal season.
• For Saturday, May 19^th Fr Sid is planning a Life in the Spirit seminar. Stay tuned for details.

 
Second Collection
The funds collected at the end of the liturgy are earmarked for work projects such as: renovation of exterior of the church, leak repair & boiler in rectory, and installation of cabinets in St. Mary’s hall. Please help with prayers, monetary funds and volunteer labor. It’s gratifying to see parish members take ownership in their community worship space. Thank you.
 
Stewardship Appeal
Thanks to everyone who helped reach and exceed the parish goal of $1,400. We have pledged $1,598. If you have not paid your entire pledge amount you can send the remainder directly to the eparchy.
 

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,        April 15, 2012	Thomas Sunday *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parishioners
following liturgy	Fellowship & sharing Artos Bread in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,       April 16, 2012
6:00 PM	Paraklisis
Tuesday,      April 17, 2012
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy             †Bernice Dolney
Wed.,           April 18, 2012
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy                †Nicholas Luisi
Thursday,    April 19, 2012
9 AM – 3:00 PM	Bake Day in St. Mary’s Hall
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy                  †Bill Kotarski
Friday,          April 20, 2012
	no services
Saturday,     April 21, 2012
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy           for parishioners
Sunday,        April 22, 2012	Sunday of the Ointment-Bearers *
10:00 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 enthronement of Bishop William Charles Skurla to be the fifth Metropolitan Archbishop of Pittsburgh is Wednesday, April 18^th, 2012. Pray that the Holy Spirit guide our new metropolitan as he starts his new duties for the Byzantine Ruthenian Catholic Church in the USA. If you wish to watch the service live, St. John’s Cathedral has a live UStream at their website. It starts at 2 PM.
• The annual Catholic Radio 89.1 dinner is Wednesday, April 18 starting 5:30 PM at Riverwalk Banquet Center near Broad Ripple. See http://www.catholicradioindy.org/ for details.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is Wednesday, April 25 at 7 PM. Put this date on your calendar to reserve that evening to come to church to claim your healing.
• The Slovenian National Home is having their Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, April 28. Please RSVP to 632-0619 by 4/20/2012.
• May 2^nd is the patron feast day of our parish. This falls on Mid-Pentecost Wednesday. We’re looking for ideas on how and when to celebrate the parish’s 32 years since its founding. Discuss your ideas with Max or the rectory. Interesting fact: the 1st Divine Liturgy for the parish was celebrated on St. Thomas Sunday, April 27, 1980.
• Keep Saturday, May 19^th open. We will be having a special event at the parish. Stay tuned for details.

 Second Collection
There remains 2 problems with the heating system in the rectory: a faulty gas valve and a water leak in the heat exchanger of the boiler. These problems did not manifest themselves until a few weeks after the water supply and recovery systems on the boiler were replaced. We ask that you donate to get the heating system repaired / replaced so that it works consistently. If you know a benefactor that would be willing to help please call the rectory.
Fund Raising
Scrip store merchandise cards, books, baked goods – all available at your parish. Call the rectory or, following any of the services, ask to buy these items that help the parish.

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Bright Week Schedule

Sunday,          April 8, 2012	Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord – Pascha Easter Sunday *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy and Blessing of baskets
following liturgy	Pitch-In foods from traditional Easter Baskets – everyone is invited
Monday,         April 9, 2012	Bright Monday
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy
Tuesday,      April 10, 2012	Bright Tuesday
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy
Wed.,           April 11, 2012	Bright Wednesday
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,    April 12, 2012	Bright Thursday
9 AM – 7:00 PM	Bake Day in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,          April 13, 2012	Bright Friday
6:30 PM	Divine Liturgy
Saturday,     April 14, 2012	Bright Saturday
9 AM – 1 PM	Bake Goods Sale at Binford Market
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday,        April 15, 2012	Thomas Sunday *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship & sharing Artos Bread in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

Announcements

Bright Week

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! Christós voskrése! Vo-ístinu voskrése! May the risen Christ bestow peace, health and happiness in this joyous season to all peoples of the world; especially St. Athanasius parishioners, guests, friends, neighbors and acquaintances. Our renewed spirit, honed by our diligence during the Great Fast, will continue to strengthen us to spread the Good News of Christ’s victory over Satan. Let us go forth and proclaim to others the truth of the Catholic faith through both word and deed – it’s God’s directive. As Fr. Sid has stated, “We have a good God” and “We have Holy Spirit power!” Sow plenty of positive, optimistic seed to all, every day, so that we can foster an upbeat and encouraging community. As we do for others, we do for ourselves. God has made it a win-win solution!
Events Calendar

• Easter Basket Blessing will follow services today. Then we are having a feast eating from the baskets.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is Wednesday, April 11 at 7 PM. Tell your friends.

 Food Pantry
To meet the continuing need of our local neighbors we are asking for non-perishable food and hygiene items (or money to purchase them) from you. During the Great Fast almsgiving is highlighted as a virtuous activity. Now that the Pascal season is started we need to continue donating to the poor. The St. Athanasius Church food pantry is one such outlet. Please be generous in this important ministry to those in need.
Easter Bake Goods
Thanks to those who helped with baking over the last few weeks. If you’re lucky we may have just what you want for your Easter season. Be sure to ask John to see what we have in stock for you.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,     March 25, 2012	5th Sunday of the Great Fast Annunciation of the Theotokos*
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Pitch-in Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall & pysanky egg decorating class – everyone is invited
Monday,    March 26, 2012	Synaxis of Archangel Gabriel
6:00 PM	Paraklisis
Tuesday,   March 27, 2012
6:00 PM	Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Wed.,         March 28, 2012
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,  March 29, 2012
9 AM – 7:00 PM	Bake Day and pysanky making  in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,       March 30, 2012
6:00 PM	Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Saturday,   March 31, 2012	Lazarus Saturday
canceled	Vigil Divine Liturgy        for parish
Sunday,          April 1, 2012	Palm Sunday *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall & palm weaving demonstration – everyone is invited Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• The next Healing Service is this Wednesday, March 28 at 7 PM. Invite your friends.
• HOLY WEEK is one week away. Here’s the schedule:
  • Holy Monday – 6 PM Presanctified Liturgy
  • Holy Tuesday – 6 PM Presanctified Liturgy
  • Holy Wednesday – 6 PM Presanctified Liturgy
  • Holy Thursday – no services
  • Holy Friday – 6:30 PM Burial Service
  • Holy Saturday – 5 PM Resurrection Matins with Easter basket blessing
  • Resurrection Sunday – 10 AM Divine Liturgy with Easter basket blessing
• Next Sunday, April 1^st, is Palm Sunday. Following liturgy we will have a palm weaving demonstration while enjoying fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall. Learn how to decorate your home with the blessed palms.

 
 
2011-2012 Stewardship Appeal
Our parish goal is $1,400. Thus far we have 9 family pledges totaling $968 and $823 collected. We are encouraged to reach our pledged goal before the Great Fast ends. It will be a good gesture to Bishop John that as many families as possible donate even a small amount in gratefulness for providing the new icon screen to our parish.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,     March 18, 2012	4th Sunday of the Great Fast John Climacus*
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,    March 19, 2012
6:00 PM	Paraklisis
Tuesday,   March 20, 2012
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM	Renovation work in the church
Wed.,         March 21, 2012
6:00 PM	Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Thursday,  March 22, 2012
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM	Renovation work in the church
Friday,       March 23, 2012
6:00 PM	Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Saturday,   March 24, 2012	Akathistos Saturday
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy        for parish
Sunday,     March 25, 2012	5th Sunday of the Great Fast Annunciation of the Theotokos*
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall & pysanky egg decorating class – everyone is invited Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

Announcements
Events Calendar

• The next Healing Service is scheduled for Wednesday, March 28 at 7 PM.
• Next Sunday, March 25^th, we will have an egg decorating class for those to learn how to make their 1^st pysanka or hone their skills if they already know how to use the wax-resistance technique. Supplies (dyes, wax, etc.) will be provided. You can bring extra eggs if you wish.

 
Second Collection
Over 2 weeks ago the water supply system to the rectory’s boiler failed. After evaluating 3 options it was decided to replace the water feed unit with a properly sized tank and a new low water cutoff/pump control. The bill came to $3,651.00. Please mail us a contribution to help defray the cost.
Confession
On the inside of the bulletin you can see that Father Sid is available to hear confessions 1 hour prior to liturgy and immediately following the liturgy. Father is encouraging everyone to make a good confession during the Great Fast.
Bible Meditation
2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 is one of the most frightening passages in the Bible.  Do you see today’s world as being deceived with great delusion to take most everyone’s attention away from the truth?  The truth is the Word of God. Read the Bible every day asking the Holy Spirit to instruct you on the meaning behind the words. Then put these instructions from God’s words into practice in your life – each and every day. Be a good role model.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,     March 11, 2012	3rd Sunday of the Great Fast Veneration of the Cross*
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,    March 12, 2012
6:00 PM	Paraklisis
Tuesday,   March 13, 2012
6:30 PM	Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Wed.,         March 14, 2012	Mid-Lent
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
7:00 PM	Modified Simple Healing Service
Thursday,  March 15, 2012
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM	Renovation work in the church
Friday,       March 16, 2012
6:00 PM	Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Saturday,   March 17, 2012	4th All Souls Saturday
	All Souls Liturgy will be scheduled in the future
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy        for parish
Sunday,     March 18, 2012	4th Sunday of the Great Fast John Climacus*
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
Events Calendar

• Wilderness to the Promised Land: The Pilgrimage of the Church will be presented by the Byzantine Catholic Cultural Center at St Nicholas Church in Munster, IN on Sunday March 11 1-6 PM.
• The Healing Service this week will be a shortened version – primarily with the laying on of hands. The service is being celebrated Wednesday, March 14 at 7 PM.
• 3^rd Annual Men’s Retreat, “In Weakness, Power Reaches Perfection”, Akron, OH March 16-18.
• The feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos is coming up on Sunday, March 25^th.

 
Why go to confession?
Confession or Penance is the act of acknowledging our offenses to God.  While this can be done privately and should be done privately on a daily basis after a daily examination of conscience; it also must be done orally to one trained and consecrated to God.  “Why,” You ask, “Is it so important to go to confession?”
Suppose a King wished to give you a gift of rare and very expensive oil, one drop of which could heal all infirmities and protect your health. But the only vessel you had available was filthy. It had accumulated all sorts of dirt and had an unbearable stench.  Would you refuse the king’s gift, because you had no other vessel to put the oil or would you try to clean it?  What if it was in such disrepair it would be virtually impossible for you to clean and repair it yourself.  You would be forced to go to one trained or dedicated to restoring old vessels in disrepair.
You see the filthy vessel is our soul, the King; Jesus Christ, the rare and precious oil that heals is the Holy Spirit.  The trained restorer of old vessels is the priest.  Because it is necessary to seek one trained in cleansing passions, it is important to choose a good confessor who understands passions.
When our souls are filled with sin they are full of filth, there is no room for the Holy Spirit to reside. It is necessary, if we wish the Holy Spirit to reside in us, to make room by cleansing the passions or weeding the garden of our soul. As a result, the Fruit of the Spirit may grow within us so that we may continue our journey of theosis (to become god-like.)
Icons
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church kindly accepted two icons that graced our church until we installed our new iconostasis from St. Gregory’s in Lakewood, Ohio. Our new icon screen includes both the Resurrection and Nativity icons. Therefore our pastor, Fr. Sid Sidor, offered our older icons to the Roman Catholic parish that we’ve been partnering with for many years. See pictures and article written by Fr. Christopher Roberts in the St. Alphonsus’ bulletin.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,       March 4, 2012	2nd Sunday of the Great Fast *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,      March 5, 2012
6:00 PM	Paraklisis
Tuesday,     March 6, 2012
6:30 PM	Patristics Theology Class
Wed.,           March 7, 2012
6:00 PM	Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Thursday,    March 8, 2012
	Renovation work in the church
Friday,         March 9, 2012
6:00 PM	Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Saturday,   March 10, 2012	3rd All Souls Saturday
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy for deceased family members
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy        for parish
Sunday,     March 11, 2012	3rd Sunday of the Great Fast Veneration of the Cross*
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
Events Calendar

• Wilderness to the Promised Land: The Pilgrimage of the Church will be presented by the Byzantine Catholic Cultural Center at St Nicholas Church in Munster, IN on Sunday March 11 1-6 PM.
• The next Ancient Healing Service is scheduled for Wednesday, March 14 at 7 PM.
• 3^rd Annual Men’s Retreat, “In Weakness, Power Reaches Perfection”, Akron, OH March 16-18.

Iconostasis
The new icon screen continues to be improved.  The trim was added, nails heads were covered, and the majority of the wood was re-stained. Coating the cherry wood with oil still needs to be done. Please thank Bishop John who has entrusted the iconostasis to our parish. Thanks to all the parishioners who’ve donated their time. It’s great to see so many people take ownership in their parish to help beautify our church.
The Great Fast
While fasting from food is important, many things in our ever challenging world can become damaging to the soul.  Whatever we deem to be more important than our relationship with the Triune God puts our salvation at risk.  Some examples might be:  money, therefore we should tithe properly or give alms; TV, computers, video games, sports etc. might be another competitor from which we might fast.  We should make a greater effort to attend and participate in the Presanctified and All Souls Liturgies and to spend more time in prayer, so that our relationship with God might be healed or improved.   “O my soul, devote yourself to repentance and unite yourself to Christ in mind.  Cry out and groan, Pardon my terrible deeds, that I may receive from you, who alone are good, forgiveness and eternal life.”  May you have a great and joyful fast!

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,         Feb. 26, 2012	1st Sunday of the Great Fast *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,        Feb. 27, 2012
6:00 PM	Paraklisis
Tuesday,       Feb. 28, 2012
	Renovation work in the church
Wed.,            Feb. 29, 2012
6:00 PM	Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Thursday,    March 1, 2012
	Renovation work in the church
Friday,         March 2, 2012
6:00 PM	Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Saturday,     March 3, 2012	2nd All Souls Saturday
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy for deceased family members
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy        for parish
Sunday,       March 4, 2012	2nd Sunday of the Great Fast *
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
Healing Testimonials
We have 2 testimonials as a result of Wednesday evening’s healing service on 2/22/2012. Jim Yowell’s right knee is working normally. This happened Wednesday while he was in St. Mary’s Hall following the service. Jim was praying for others at the service and not specifically for himself. But in God’s abundant love He healed Jim from his long-time limp due to a joint/muscle problem!
Judy Ernst stated in an email to Father Sid: “My colleague Sara, who we prayed for last night (her husband Steven, diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension) and was weeping yesterday, is smiling and upbeat today.  She said that yesterday evening at about 7 PM she began to feel hopeful (6:30 PM is when I wrote their names on the paper that we prayed from) and she continued to feel more peaceful and strengthened in Spirit through 9:30 PM …….able to sleep well through the night.  Friends and family visited yesterday and brought Steven hope and Sara support and love. Sara said that Steven is not the same person today as he is not as discouraged and is wanting to live instead of facing death.  Sara too is hopeful and said that a miracle occurred and knows that it is answered prayer.”
Please thank God for His wonderful healings and thank Mary, the Theotokos, for her intercession. Continue to pray for all those who have attended our healing services that their petitions be answered.
Events Calendar

• Wilderness to the Promised Land: The Pilgrimage of the Church will be presented by the Byzantine Catholic Cultural Center at St Nicholas Church in Munster, IN on Sunday March 11 1-6 PM.
• 3^rd Annual Men’s Retreat, “In Weakness, Power Reaches Perfection”, Akron, OH March 16-18.

Iconostasis
As you can see in church today the new icon screen is installed. Bishop John Kudrick has entrusted it to our parish after St. Gregory’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Lakewood OH was closed. To complete the project there is some trim work installation, more staining and coating the wood with oil. That work will commence this week. You can help on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Please inform the rectory when you plan to come. Thanks to all the parishioners who’ve donated their time to help beautify our church.
The Great Fast
Here are suggestions for what you should be doing during the Lenten season:
1) Pray – talk to God. He will listen and respond. Say prayers from your heart as well as a prayer book.
2) Go to Church – not only on Sundays but to Presanctified Liturgies and All Souls Saturday services.
3) Repentance – repair your relationship with God. Accept that you can do better then strive to do so.
4) Fast – discipline yourself spiritually in what you do as well as what or how much you eat
5) Read – the Bible and other spiritual books. We have a wealth of good books for you to purchase.
6) Alms – give to those in need. Ask yourself if you’re giving of your time, talent and treasure to those in our community for the glory of God. To discuss these points in more detail please talk to Father Sid.

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