Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Schedule

Sunday,         Aug. 14, 2011	9th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone’s welcome Knights of Columbus member meeting
Monday,        Aug. 15, 2011	Dormition of the Theotokos * Holy day of Obligation
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy for the feast
Tuesday,       Aug. 16, 2011	Translation of the Icon of Our Lord
	no liturgy
6:00 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,             Aug. 17, 2011
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy        †Bill Kotarski
Thursday,      Aug.18, 2011
9:00 AM – 6 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,           Aug. 19, 2011
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy   †Carolyn Pickett
Saturday,      Aug. 20, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford & Carmel Markets
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,         Aug. 21, 2011	10th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Dormition Icon
The Icon of the Feast of the Holy Dormition is on the front cover of this week’s bulletin.  Many are present at the Dormition of the Beloved Theotokos.  In the foreground we see St. Peter (dressed in plain clothes) incensing the Theotokos’ body and we see St. Paul (also in plain clothes) at the foot bowing in her honor.
Behind the crowd in the background we notice there are three Bishops present.   The bishops traditionally represented are James, the brother of the Lord, First Bishop of Jerusalem and the original author of our Divine Liturgy, Timothy Heirotheus, and Dionysius the Aeroagite.  They are shown wearing episcopal vestments.  Christ is standing in the center looking at His mother.  He is holding a small child clothed in white representing the soul of the Virgin Mary.  With His golden garments, the angel above His head and the mandorla surrounding Him reflects Christ in all of His divine glory.   Above Christ the gates of Heaven are standing wide open waiting to receive their Queen.
 
Events Calendar

• The Dormition Fast continues through today, Sunday, August 14. Monday, August 15 is a holyday of obligation – the Dormition of the Theotokos. Liturgy will be celebrated at 6 PM.
• The next healing service is Wednesday, August 24. Invite your friends and family.
• Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine in Olympia, WA is on August 12 & 13. If you are traveling to the northwest you may want to add this to your itinerary. Their newsletter is in the hall.

 
2^nd Collection
Thank you for the $136 collected in the second collection last week. We’ve collected $717 towards the goal of $950 for the replacement of Fr. Sid’s white vestments. We will continue the 2^nd collection to help defray the cost of the vestments & other church expenses.

Weekly Bulletin – August 14, 2011Read More

Weekly Schedule

Sunday,           Aug. 7, 2011	8th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone’s welcome Knights of Columbus fundraising meeting
Monday,          Aug. 8, 2011
6:15 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,         Aug. 9, 2011	Apostle Matthias
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy     †Bill Kotarski
6:00 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,             Aug. 10, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy     †Nicholas Luisi
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,      Aug.11, 2011
9:00 AM – 6 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,           Aug. 12, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy     †Carolyn Pickett
6:15 PM	Paraklesis
Saturday,      Aug. 13, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford & Carmel Markets
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,         Aug. 14, 2011	9th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Knights of Columbus member meeting Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• The Dormition Fast continues through August 14. The traditional rule is a strict abstinence with mitigations for Saturday & Sunday and the feast of the Transfiguration. The Ruthenian Metropolia has identified this period as a penitential season (Canon 880, § 2). This fast may be observed voluntarily but it is highly recommended for your spiritual & physical wellbeing.
• The next healing service is this Wednesday, August 10. Invite your friends and family.
• Monday, August 15 is a holyday of obligation – the Dormition of the Theotokos.
• Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine in Olympia, WA is on August 12 & 13. If you are traveling to the northwest you may want to add this to your itinerary. Their newsletter is in the hall.

 
Paraklesis
This ancient ceremony is a service of supplication for the welfare of the living. As we use it here at St. Athanasius parish the Paraklesis is addressed to the Most Holy Theotokos whose intercessions are sought through the chanting of the supplicatory canon together with psalms and hymns. The Greek term, Paraklesis, is found in the bible 29 times. It reveals that it means, “to call to one’s side”. Its usage shows that according to the context, it means to entreat as in “I beseech”, admonish as in “I exhort” and consolation as in “I comfort”. The service was initially composed after the 4^th Ecumenical Council, held in 451 in Chalcedon a city of Bithynia in Asia Minor. The Paraklesis was further composed in the 9th & 13th centuries. The Paraklesis to the Most Holy Theotokos is emphasized during the Dormition Fast season.
 
2^nd Collection
Thank you for the $118 collected last week. So far we’ve collected $581 towards the goal of $950 for the replacement of Fr. Sid’s white vestments. We will continue the 2^nd collection to help defray the cost of the vestments & other church expenses.

Weekly Bulletin – August 7, 2011Read More

Weekly Schedule

Sunday,          July 31 2011	7th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone’s welcome
Monday,          Aug. 1, 2011	Procession of the Cross
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy with blessing of water
6:30 PM	Paraklis with Charismatic teaching
Tuesday,         Aug. 2, 2011
8:00 AM	Divine Liturgy     †Nicholas Luisi
6:30 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,               Aug. 3, 2011
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy for special intention of Our Lady
Thursday,       Aug. 4, 2011
9:00 AM – 6 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,             Aug. 5, 2011
6:15 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Transfiguration Blessing of 1st Fruits
Saturday,        Aug. 6, 2011	Transfiguration of Our Lord – solemn holyday
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford, Carmel Markets
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,           Aug. 7, 2011	8th 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

• The Dormition Fast is from August 1 through August 14. The traditional rule is a strict abstinence with mitigations for Saturday & Sunday and the feast of the Transfiguration. The Ruthenian Metropolia has identified this period as a penitential season (Canon 880, § 2). This fast may be observed voluntarily but it is highly recommended for your spiritual & physical wellbeing.
• The solemn feastday of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is August 6^th. Jesus strengthened the apostles’ faith by showing His Divine Glory after He had foretold about His Passion. Father Sid will be blessing first fruits on Friday evening, August 5^th, Saturday’s feast day at the 5 PM liturgy and next Sunday’s 10 AM Divine Liturgy. The reference to build three booths for Moses, Elijah, and Christ may be for the Feast of Tabernacles when the Jews would be camping out in the fields for the grape harvest
• The next healing service on Wednesday, August 10.
• Monday, August 15 is a holyday of obligation – the Dormition of the Theotokos. Flowers will be blessed on that day.
• Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine in Olympia, WA is on August 12 & 13. If you are traveling to the northwest you may want to add this to your itinerary. Their newsletter is in the hall.

 
Prayer List
One of our cantors, Marcus Loidolt, had emergency surgery last Saturday for a burst appendix while visiting family in Little Falls, MN. He is on the mend with the help of your prayers. Please continue healing prayers for Marcus, Kimetha and the rest of the family so that they return back home soon.
 
2^nd Collection
Thank you for the $148 collected last week. So far we’ve collected $463 towards the goal of $950 for the replacement of Fr. Sid’s white vestments. We will continue the 2^nd collection to help defray the cost of the vestments & other church expenses.

Weekly Bulletin – July 31, 2011Read More

Weekly Schedule

Sunday,          July 24 2011	6th Sunday after Pentecost * Boris & Gleb – Martyrs
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Knights of Columbus Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone’s welcome
Monday,         July 25, 2011	Dormition of Anna
6:30 PM	Paraklis
Tuesday,       July 26, 2011
8:00 AM	Divine Liturgy   †Mary Scheidler
6:30 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,              July 27, 2011	Panteleimon
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy     †Nicholas Luisi
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,      July 28, 2011
9:00 AM – 6 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,            July 29, 2011
5:30 PM	Divine Liturgy     Danny Enciso
Saturday,       July 30, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford, Carmel Markets
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,          July 31 2011	7th 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

• Congratulations to Danny Enciso on his 60th birthday, July 24^th. He’s at the milestone of half way to 120 years. God grant your servant, Danny, many happy and blessed years! Mnohaja blahaja l’ita!
• The Knights of Columbus Brunch follows the Sunday Divine Liturgy today. See you in St. Mary’s Hall.
• The healing service on Wednesday, July 27, is also the feast day of Saint Panteleimon (or Pantaleon.) He was a great Martyr and Imperial physician. He was beheaded about A.D. 303 during the reign of Emperor Maximian.  We have his icon in church & venerate it to ask his intercession for healings.
• The Transfiguration of our Lord is on Saturday, August 6^th. Jesus strengthened the apostles’ faith by showing His Divine Glory after He had foretold about His Passion. Father Sid will be blessing first fruits on the solemn feast and on Friday evening, August 5^th.
• Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine in Olympia, WA is on August 12 & 13. If you are traveling to the northwest you may want to add this to your itinerary. Their newsletter is in the hall.

 
Fund Raising
We have some beautiful, eastern European hand-painted icons on wooden eggs. These would make a unique addition to your home or gift for a special person in your life. New scrip merchandise / gift cards came in this week so there’s a great selection. You have to buy gas, groceries, pharmaceuticals, clothing, etc. on a regular basis so buy some scrip cards for those purchases. It helps generate some income for your parish. There’s also restaurant, hardware, health & beauty cards too.
 
2^nd Collection
Fr. Sid needs to replace his white vestments. So far we’ve collected $315 towards the goal of $950 so we’re 1/3 of the way there.  Please help us replace the Sunday vestments that he’s worn routinely for 7 years.

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Weekly schedule

Sunday,          July 17 2011	Sunday of the Fathers at the First Six Ecumenical Councils*
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone’s welcome
Monday,         July 18, 2011
6:30 PM	Paraklis
Tuesday,       July 19, 2011
4:00 PM	Divine Liturgy & blessing of cars
6:30 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,              July 20, 2011	Holy & Glorious Prophet Elias
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy & blessing of cars
Thursday,      July 21, 2011
9:00 AM – 6 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,            July 22, 2011
5:30 PM	Divine  Liturgy    †Nicholas Luisi
Saturday,       July 23, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford, Carmel Markets
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,          July 24 2011	6th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Knights of Columbus Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• Father Sid will be blessing vehicles on Wednesday, July 20^th, as we celebrate the simple feast day for the Great Prophet Elijah. There are flyers in the hall that will help remind others to bring their automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, skates, etc. to church to have them blessed. Help distribute the flyers to your workplace, neighborhood, etc. Come on the 19^th or the 20^th and have a special blessing bestowed upon your vehicle of choice that you journey safely during your travels. Because of this blessing the start time of the Patristics Theology class has moved from 6 to 6:30 P.M.
• The next Knights of Columbus Brunch will be on July 24 following the Sunday Divine Liturgy.
• The next healing service is on Wednesday, July 27, also the feast day of Saint Panteleimon (or Pantaleon.) He was a great Martyr and Imperial physician. He was beheaded about A.D. 303 during the reign of Emperor Maximian.  We have his icon in church & venerate it to ask his intercession for healing.
• Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine in Olympia, WA is on August 12 & 13. If you are traveling to the northwest you may want to add this to your itinerary. Their newsletter is in the hall.

 
Early Church Teaching
According to Patristics Theology the departed souls awaiting judgment need prayer for healing from sin not for removal of punishment. Come to the Tuesday evening Patristics class to learn more.
 

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,         July 10, 2011	4th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone’s welcome  Knights of Columbus meeting in rectory
Monday,         July 11, 2011
6:30 PM	Paraklis
Tuesday,       July 12, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy       †John Cimar
6:00 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,              July 13, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy    †Anna Wolota
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,      July 14, 2011
9:00 AM – 6 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,            July 15, 2011	Vladimir the Great
10:30 AM	Divine  Liturgy    †Nicholas Luisi
Saturday,       July 16, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford, Carmel Markets
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,          July 17 2011	Sunday of Fathers of 6 Ecumenical Councils*
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• The Knights of Columbus meeting is scheduled for today following Divine Liturgy. Meet in the rectory after enjoying fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall.
• Patristic Theology class is Tuesday at 6 PM. Talk to those attending to find out what you’re missing.
• The twice-a-month Healing Service is this Wednesday evening, July 13. Invite your loved ones, friends and neighbors to come with gratitude for their current situation, faith that God guarantees a healing, and expectation that God will provide us with another powerful healing service.
• Father Sid will be blessing vehicles on Wednesday, July 20^th, as we celebrate the simple feast day for the Great Prophet Elijah. Have you started telling everyone to bring their automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, skates, etc. to church to have them blessed? The State of Indiana insists that each vehicle has liability insurance but what about spiritual insurance. Come on the 20^th and have a special blessing bestowed upon your auto, skateboard, hot air balloon, etc. that you journey safely during your travels.
• The next Knights of Columbus Brunch will be on July 24 following the Sunday Divine Liturgy.

 
Volunteers
Thanks to those who have helped around the parish in the last week. For example, neighbors Hilda and Dawn who’ve been cutting the grass; Al Z from St. Christopher’s parish that helped with the bake day on Thursday.  Also parishioners who’ve: provided snacks for Sunday socials & theology class, helped clean up after others, helped wrap baked goods, donated food to the food pantry, sold bake goods at the markets, gave a tour to an engineering firm thru the old school building to get proposals for environmental clean-up. We need help weeding the garden on the east side of the church, mop the kitchen floor, and help prepare for the markets on Friday evenings. Make time on your schedule and let the rectory know what you can do. This is your parish. Tell us what you see that needs to be done. Thanks for your ideas & assistance.

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Weekly Schedule
 

Sunday,           July 3, 2011	3rd Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall  – everyone’s welcome
Monday,           July 4, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine  Liturgy  †Margaret Sidor
Tuesday,         July 5, 2011	Athanasius of Mt Athos – Venerable
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy       †John Cimar
6:00 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,                July 6, 2011
6:15 PM	Paraklis
Thursday,        July 7, 2011
9:00 AM – 6 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,              July 8, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy YJohn Karazsia
Saturday,         July 9, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford, Carmel Markets
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,         July 10, 2011	4th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Knights of Columbus meeting in rectory Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• Lawrence Township is having a 4th of July celebration and carnival. The fireworks show is being performed by Mike Piland & crew. Where: Ft. Benjamin Harrison. When: Monday, July 4 at 10 PM
• Patristic Theology class is Tuesday at 6 PM.
• Knights of Columbus meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 10 following Divine Liturgy.
• On July 20^th we celebrate the simple feast day for the Great Prophet Elijah. We will be blessing vehicles. Start spreading the word so that all commuters, housewives, etc. bring their automobiles; bikers bring their motorcycles; children bring their bicycles, skates, etc. to church to have them blessed. Yes, if you know someone with a hot air balloon have it brought to the parking lot too on that day.

 
2^nd Collection
Bishop John has requested that all parishes take a special collection for Peter’s Pence. The purpose of Peter’s Pence Collection is to provide the Holy Father with the financial means to respond with emergency assistance to those who are suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease. To learn more please visit http://www.USCCB.org/ppc
 
Fund Raising
The book shelves and their contents have been moved into St. Mary’s Hall. Thanks to Scott A. It will make it easy for you to see what we have in stock and what is available for immediate purchase. Give them as gifts (graduation, birthday, anniversary, etc.) to your loved ones and that includes yourself. Get spiritual – buy a book, read it and share what you’ve learned with others.
 

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,        June 26, 2011	2nd Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Knights of Columbus Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall  – everyone’s welcome
Monday,       June 27, 2011
5:00 PM	Paraklis
Tuesday,      June 28, 2011
4:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy           for feast
6:00 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,            June 29, 2011	Saints Peter & Paul – Holy Day of Obligation *
11:00 AM	Divine  Liturgy              for feast
Thursday,    June 30, 2011
7:30 AM	Divine Liturgy       †John Cimar
9:00 AM – 6 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,              July 1, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy YJohn Karazsia
Saturday,         July 2, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford, Carmel Markets
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,           July 3, 2011	3rd 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

• Wednesday, June 29^th is a holy day of obligation for the feast of Saints Peter & Paul. Eastern Catholics are obliged to attend liturgy for the feast. See the liturgy schedule above. The Apostles Fast continues through June 28.
• Patristic Theology class is Tuesday at 6 PM following the vigil liturgy for Sts. Peter & Paul holy day.
• Lawrence Township is having a 4th of July celebration and carnival from Saturday July 2 through July 4th at the Ft. Benjamin Harrison Finance Center. The finale will be a fireworks show at 10 PM on Monday that Mike Piland & crew choreographed.  Ask Mike Piland, a parishioner, for details about this family event.
• Knights of Columbus meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 10 following Divine Liturgy.

Thank You
Thanks to those healing team members who laid hands on those attending last Wednesday’s Healing Service. We received another healing testimony this past week.
Thanks to those who volunteered at the work day, June 25. Both outdoor work around the school & in the garden as well as hall pantry organization, clean-up and securing lights inside St. Mary’s Hall was accomplished. Special thanks go to Hilda, Dawn, & Hilda’s family who cut the lawn and keep the landscape tidy.
Thanks to those volunteers who helped with baking, wrapping & working the markets this week: Al Z, Alex, Marge H, Richard M, Danny E, Carol L, Paul S & John D.
God grant your servants peace, health and long life for many blessed and happy years!
Fund Raising
Saturday morning’s weather was fantastic so the two weekend markets had $651 in total sales. The previous weekend’s sales was $353. Baking this week will be on Thursday. You are invited and bring a friend too. We will making our special patriotic Red-White-Blue roll for the 4th of July.
New books from the Rev. Robert DeGrandis healing ministry arrived this week. Pick up a book or two about prayer and various types of healing, e.g. family, spiritual, etc.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,        June 19, 2011	Sunday of All Saints*
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy for all fathers, living or deceased and especially for Fr. Sid Sidor on his 7th ordination anniversary
following liturgy	Pitch-in meal in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone welcome
Monday,       June 20, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy  †Shakte Mahawelian
Tuesday,      June 21, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy     †John Potoma
2:00 – 4:30 PM	Prosperity Class
4:00 – 7 :00 PM	Evangelization at Stadium Village Market
6:00 PM	Patristics Theology – new class!
Wed.,            June 22, 2011
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM	Baking in St Mary’s Hall
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,    June 23, 2011
5:30 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy           for feast
Friday,          June 24, 2011	Birth of John the Baptist
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy – solemn holy day
Saturday,     June 25, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford, Carmel Markets
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM	Parish Work Day
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,        June 26, 2011	2nd Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Knights of Columbus Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Upcoming Events

• The Apostles Fast starts this evening and lasts until June 28.  It is recommended that we observe strict abstinence on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The Ruthenian Metropolia has identified this period as a penitential season (Canon 880, 2). This fast may be observed voluntarily. Here’s more detail on fasting.
• The ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, June 22^nd. Invite those who wish to be anointed and have hands laid on them. Have faith and expect a healing!
• Friday, June 24^th is a solemn holy day for the Birth of John the Baptist. Vigil Divine Liturgy on Thursday, June 23^rd, will be at 5:30 PM. Divine Liturgy on Friday, the feast day, is 11 AM.
• Saturday, June 25^th, is a work day at the parish. All hands on deck! Come and help with our various projects.
• Wednesday, June 29^th is a holy day of obligation for the feast of Saints Peter & Paul.
• A new class has been added to our schedule – Patristic Theology. The initial class is Tuesday at 6 PM.
• Lawrence Township is having a 4th of July celebration and carnival from Saturday July 2 through July 4th at the Ft. Benjamin Harrison Finance Center. The finale will be a fireworks show that Mike Piland & crew choreographed.  Ask Mike Piland for details about this family event.

Fund Raising
Thanks to those who helped with baking, wrapping & working the markets this week: Al Z, Alex, Mary, Richard M, Danny E, Carol L, Paul S & John D. The 2 weekend markets had $353 in sales despite the rainy Saturday morning – God is good. There will be more baked goods made on Wednesday. Come for a few hours to help us in our evangelizing effort and, at the same time, bringing needed income to our parish! More scrip cards came this week: clothing store, gas, grocery, pharmacy and restaurant cards.

Ministries

Anyone interested in becoming a St. Benedict Oblate please let Fr. know so an organization meeting can be scheduled. Also those who would like to be on a healing team please contact Father Sid.

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Weekly schedule

Sunday,        June 12, 2011	Pentecost Sunday *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,       June 13, 2011	Pentecost Monday – simple Holy Day
5:30 PM	Divine Liturgy    for Anna Wolota+
Tuesday,      June 14, 2011	Flag Day
8:30 AM	Divine Liturgy for Archbishop Basil Scott+
4:00 – 7 :00 PM	Evangelization at Stadium Village Market
Wed.,            June 15, 2011
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM	Baking in St Mary’s Hall
Thursday,    June 16, 2011
8:30 AM	Divine Liturgy for Peter Cimar Jr+
Friday,          June 17, 2011
8:30 AM	Divine Liturgy   for John Potoma+
Saturday,     June 18, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford, Carmel Markets
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday Marriage Blessing for Mike & Tanua Piland
Sunday,        June 19, 2011	Sunday of All Saints*
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy for all fathers, living or deceased and especially for Fr. Sid Sidor on his anniversary
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements

Ministries

Anyone interested in becoming a St. Benedict Oblate please let Fr. know so an organization meeting can be scheduled. Also those who would like to be on a healing team please contact Fr.
 
Fund Raising
Books, scrip gift cards & baked goods – we’ve got them all. Thanks to those who have purchased recently. We’re ordering more scrip (those gas, grocery, pharmacy & restaurant cards are popular.) There will be more baked goods made on Wednesday. We could use your talents in either baking or wrapping. And as always, we solicit your prayers that the day will be productive, fun and safe. Thank you!
 
Upcoming Events
Next Sunday is the Sunday of All Saints (what % a saint are you in your current life?), Father’s Day and Fr. Sid Sidor’s 7^th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Come pray and acknowledge how the saints, fathers and our humble pastor have influenced our lives.
Friday, June 24^th is a solemn holy day for the Birth of John the Baptist. Liturgy will be at 5:30 PM.
The next work day is scheduled for June 25^th. Set that date aside to come help with various projects.
Lawrence Township is having a 4th of July celebration and carnival from Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4th at the Fort Benjamin Harrison Finance Center. The finale will be a fireworks show that Mike Piland & crew choreographed.  Ask Mike Piland for details about this family event.

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