Weekly Bulletin

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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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,        Nov. 20, 2011	23rd Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy               for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited Knights of Columbus meeting in the rectory
Monday,       Nov. 21, 2011	Entrance of Theotokos – solemn holy day
5:30 PM	Divine Liturgy               for feastday
Tuesday,      Nov. 22, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy  †Stephen Karazsia
6:30 PM	Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Cathedral 14th & Meridian
Wed.,            Nov. 23, 2011
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,     Nov. 24, 2011	Thanksgiving Day
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy               for parish
Friday,          Nov. 25, 2011
	No Services
Saturday,      Nov. 26, 2011
5:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy           for parish
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 Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple solemn feast falls on Monday the 21^st. Liturgy will be celebrated at 5:30 PM, not the 6 PM time stated last week.
• Fr. Sidor is participating in the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday evening. People of different faiths are joining together to offer thanksgiving prayers and praise to God for all his blessings. Please come and participate in this service at the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Tuesday, 6:30 PM.
• The Patristics Theology class is canceled this week due to the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. The next class will be held on Tuesday, November 29^th at 6:30 PM.
• The Ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, November 23 at 7 PM. Come & receive a healing.
• St. Nicholas of Myra celebration will be held on December 4 following the Sunday Divine Liturgy.

Thank You
The parishioners that attended Saturday’s work day accomplished quite a lot. A list of completed tasks is on the chalk board in St. Mary’s Hall. I counted 11 jobs reached completion. Great job for a small group of 5.
This past Thursday we had 6 bakers who made 39 rolls, 12 pumpkin logs and 10 dozen kolachy.
God grant our volunteers many happy and blessed years!
 
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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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,        Nov. 13, 2011	22nd Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,       Nov. 14, 2011	Apostle Phillip
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,      Nov. 15, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy   †Margaret Sidor
6:30 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,            Nov. 16, 2011
5:30 PM	Divine Liturgy †Mary Pearl, Alexander Sidor
Thursday,     Nov. 17, 2011
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM	Baking in St Mary’s hall
Friday,          Nov. 18, 2011
5:30 PM	Divine Liturgy  †Stephen Karazsia
Saturday,      Nov. 19, 2011
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM	Work Day
5:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday,        Nov. 20, 2011	23rd Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Knights of Columbus meeting in the rectory Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• On Thursday, November 17 baking for the holiday season will commence. Rolls, pastries, and cookies are all possibilities. If you can’t come during the work week let us know which Saturdays you’d prefer so we can accommodate your schedule.
• This Saturday, November 19 the parish could use your time & talent to work around the church buildings on our monthly work day. We will perform some winterizing tasks and make some pumpkin puree and pumpkin seeds for future bake goods. If you want to learn how to make puree, bring your own pumpkin and you’ll not only learn how but you’ll have pumpkin puree to take home for your use.
• Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple solemn feast is on Monday the 21^st, a week from this Monday. Liturgy will be scheduled for that Monday at 6 PM.
• The next ancient healing service is on Wednesday, November 23 at 7 PM.

 
2011 – 2012 Stewardship Appeal
We’ve had a good start for the 2011-2012 Stewardship Appeal.  We’ve collected $125 of our parish’s goal of $1,400. 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.
 
Phillips Fast
The Typicon states: According to the forty-day tradition, the Phillip’s Fast in preparation for Christmas begins on this Sunday. 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.
 

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,          Nov. 6, 2011	21st Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,         Nov. 7, 2011
6:00 PM	Vigil Liturgy for St. Michael & Archangels
Tuesday,        Nov. 8, 2011	St. Michael & Archangels
6:30 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,              Nov. 9, 2011
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,     Nov. 10, 2011
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy  †John Stephen Karazsia
Friday,          Nov. 11, 2011
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Saturday,      Nov. 12, 2011
5:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday,        Nov. 13, 2011	22nd Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• Archangel Michael & all angels solemn holiday is Tuesday the 8^th. We will celebrate the feast with a vigil Divine Liturgy on Monday evening at 6 PM.
• The ancient healing service is this Wednesday, November 9 at 7 PM. All who attended the last beautiful and ancient service were enriched by the prayers, anointing, Holy Eucharist and laying on of hands. Come with your friends and experience the healing power of God.
• Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple solemn feast is on Monday the 21^st.
• Byzanteen March for Life Bus Trip is January 21-23. Material is in St. Mary’s Hall.

 
2011 – 2012 Stewardship Appeal
The parish is looking for a parishioner who wants to spearhead the 2011-2012 Stewardship Appeal. If you’re interested, please talk to Father Sid. This year’s theme is “Together, Building God’s Kingdom.” Our parish’s goal is $1,400 – the same as last year. This 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 in advance for your generosity.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,         Oct. 30, 2011	20th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited
Monday,        Oct. 31, 2011
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,        Nov. 1, 2011
6:00 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,              Nov. 2, 2011
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy     †Charles Rodgers
Thursday,       Nov. 3, 2011
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy  †John Stephen Karazsia
Friday,            Nov. 4, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of Hours
Saturday,        Nov. 5, 2011
5:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday,          Nov. 6, 2011	21st Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• Thomas & Sonia Stanton had their marriage blessed on Saturday, October 29. We hope you had the chance to participate in their gracious Mystery of Crowning ceremony. Their 10^th wedding anniversary is today, Sunday, October 30. May God grant them many happy and blessed years!
• The next healing service is Wednesday, November 9 at 7 PM. All who attended the last beautiful and ancient service were enriched by the prayers, anointing, Holy Eucharist and laying on of hands.
• There are 2 solemn holidays in November. Archangel Michael & all angels on Tuesday the 8^th and Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple on Monday the 21^st. Keep these dates in mind.
• Byzanteen March for Life Bus Trip is January 21-23. Material is in St. Mary’s Hall.

 
2011 – 2012 Stewardship Appeal
The parish is looking for a parishioner who wants to spearhead the 2011-2012 Stewardship Appeal. If you’re interested, please talk to Father Sid. This year’s theme is “Together, Building God’s Kingdom.” Our parish’s goal is $1,400 – the same as last year. This 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 in advance for your generosity.
 
Summer Farmers Market
Thank you to our bakers for making 795 rolls, 809 biscotti, 2826 kolachy, 969 pizzelles, and 96 pumpkin rolls during the summer months. Thank you to market volunteers who greeted our customers, answered questions about the Eastern Catholic Church and made the sales of the baked goods every Saturday morning & most Tuesday afternoons.  There will be a few more sales opportunities prior to the holidays. If you want to help please contact the rectory.
 
Candles

You are encouraged to light candles in the church. Lighted candles for special intentions mean that our prayer should come from the heart burning as a candle with love for our Lord. As long as a candle is lit, our prayers for that intention are ascending to God.  A lit candle is a constant prayer.

Each 6-day candle in the 2 stands in front of the iconostas is $3 a piece.

The 6-hour Votive and 1-hour tapered sandbox candles are 2 for $1.

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