Weekly Bulletin

Weekly schedule

Sunday,           Oct. 2, 2011	16th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone’s welcome
Monday,          Oct. 3, 2011
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,         Oct. 4, 2011
6:00 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,               Oct. 5, 2011
	No liturgy
Thursday,        Oct. 6, 2011	The Holy & Glorious Apostle Thomas
	No liturgy
Friday,             Oct. 7, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of Hours
Saturday,         Oct. 8, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford & Carmel Markets
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,           Oct. 9, 2011	17th 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

• The next healing service is Wednesday, October 12 at 7 PM. Talk to Father Sid about the testimonials we’ve had following the last healing service. Plan to come and see what you’ve been missing.
• Annual Eparchy of Parma Women’s Retreat will be October 14-16 in Clinton, OH. Material is in St. Mary’s Hall.
• Freedom & Healing Through Forgiveness conference at East Central High School in St. Leon, IN is on Saturday, October 15 from 8 am to 4 pm. The Featured Speaker is Rwandan Genocide Survivor and New York Times Best-Selling Author of “Left to Tell”.  Call Liz Lattire at 812-623-8007 for info.
• Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference is October 29. Visit www.indianacatholicmen.com for details.
• Byzanteen March for Life Bus Trip is January 21-23. Material is in St. Mary’s Hall.

Weekly bulletin – October 2, 2011Read More

Weekly Schedule

Sunday,       Sept. 25, 2011	15th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Knights of Columbus Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone’s welcome
Monday,      Sept. 26, 2011
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,     Sept. 27, 2011
6:00 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,           Sept. 28, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of Hours
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,    Sept. 29, 2011
8:30 AM	Office of Hours
9 AM – 6 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,         Sept. 30, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of Hours
6:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Saturday,         Oct. 1, 2011	Protection of the Theotokos – solemn holy day
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford & Carmel Markets
Sunday,           Oct. 2, 2011	16th 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 next Knights of Columbus brunch is today. Come join us in St. Mary’s Hall.
• The next healing service is this Wednesday, September 28 at 7 PM. We had a very powerful service this past Wednesday. If you haven’t attended in a while put this date on your calendar and experience this great service. You can come and pray for those who can’t attend. Many have been healed with someone else sitting in proxy for them. With absolute faith in God’s word you & they will be healed.
• The solemn feast of the Protection of the Theotokos is Saturday, October 1. Vigil Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday evening at 6 PM.
• Annual Eparchy of Parma Women’s Retreat will be October 14-16 in Clinton, OH. Material is in St. Mary’s Hall.
• Freedom & Healing Through Forgiveness conference at East Central High School in St. Leon, IN is on Saturday, October 15 from 8 am to 4 pm. The Featured Speaker is Rwandan Genocide Survivor and New York Times Best-Selling Author of “Left to Tell”.  Call Liz Lattire at 812-623-8007 for info.
•  Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference is October 29. Visit www.indianacatholicmen.com for details.
• Byzanteen March for Life Bus Trip is January 21-23. Material is in St. Mary’s Hall.

Weekly Bulletin – September 25, 2011Read More

Weekly Schedule

Sunday,       Sept. 18, 2011	Sunday after Exaltation of the Cross *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone’s welcome
Monday,      Sept. 19, 2011
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,     Sept. 20, 2011
6:00 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,           Sept. 21, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of Hours
Thursday,    Sept. 22, 2011
5:30 PM	Divine Liturgy  †Marilyn Grabow
Friday,         Sept. 23, 2011	Conception of John the Baptist
12:00 PM	Office of Hours
Saturday,     Sept. 24, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford & Carmel Markets
Sunday,       Sept. 25, 2011	15th Sunday after Exaltation of the Cross *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Events Calendar

• The next Knights of Columbus brunch will be on Sunday, September 25. Invite your friends.
• The next healing service is Wednesday, September 28 at 7 PM. We had a very powerful service this past Wednesday. If you haven’t attended in a while put this date on your calendar and experience this great service. You can come and pray for those who can’t attend. Many have been healed with someone else sitting in proxy for them. With absolute faith in God’s word you & they will be healed.
• The 29^th Annual Celebrate Life Dinner will be on Tuesday evening, September 27^th in the Sagamore Ballroom of the Indianapolis Convention Center.  This banquet is a major fundraiser for Right to Life of Indianapolis whose main goals continue to foster life in a positive way from conception on.  This year’s speaker is Troy Newman, President of Operation Rescue, a nationally active organization devoted to closing abortion facilities. He has been involved in “pro-life activism” since 1991 and is an accomplished public speaker and a published author whose works include the book Their Blood Cries Out.  To make your reservation, please go to www.rtlindy.org or call 317-582-1526.
• The solemn feast of the Protection of the Theotokos is October 1.
• Annual Eparchy of Parma Women’s Retreat will be October 14-16 in Clinton, OH. Material is in St. Mary’s Hall or go to the registration form.
• Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference is October 29. Visit www.indianacatholicmen.com for details.
• Byzanteen March for Life Bus Trip is January 21-23, 2012. Material is in St. Mary’s Hall and here.

Thanks for your help
Thank you to those who have kept Fr. Sid and Marge Hays in your prayers. Both are improving each week. Keep asking for God’s healing grace upon them. They greatly appreciate your efforts.
Deacon John Evancho has helped Fr. Sid and the parish for 3 weekends. Deacon Timothy Tkach will be with us today. Please extend a warm welcome to Deacon Tkach for his help. Remember a prayer of thanks to Fr. Thomas Loya and Annunciation parish in Homer Glen, IL for sharing their deacons with us.
The Knights of Columbus men continue to assist Fr. Sid 24/7 until he gets back to living independently again. Also thanks to those that have brought meals and provided other nurturing care to Father Sid. You are current day saints. God and your guardian angels must be extremely pleased. Father Sid enjoys visits so take some time out in your busy lives to call or visit.
Fund Raising
Remember to buy scrip cards, books and baked goods as these are fund raisers for the parish.

Weekly Bulletin – September 18, 2011Read More

Weekly Schedule

Sunday,       Sept. 11, 2011	Sunday before Exaltation of the Cross *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone’s welcome Knights of Columbus meeting in rectory
Monday,      Sept. 12, 2011
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,     Sept. 13, 2011
6:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy for Exaltation of Cross
7:30 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,           Sept. 14, 2011	Exaltation of the Holy Cross  – solemn holy day
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,    Sept. 15, 2011
9 AM – 6 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,         Sept. 16, 2011
12:00 PM	Office of Hours
Saturday,     Sept. 17, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford & Carmel Markets
Sunday,       Sept. 18, 2011	Sunday after Exaltation of the Cross *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 


Announcements
Thank You
Deacon John Evancho travels more than 3 hours to help the parish celebrate our Sunday Divine Liturgies. We thank Deacon John for his faithful service in helping Fr. Sid while Fr. recovers from knee surgery. Thank you to the men that have stayed in the rectory to assist Fr. throughout the night. Thanks to the people who’ve prepared delicious meals for Fr. Sid and his guests. Fr. also greatly appreciates those that take time to visit him. God grant you and your family many happy & blessed years!
 
Events Calendar

• The solemn holy day of the Exaltation of the Cross is this Wednesday. Vigil Divine Liturgy is being celebrated on Tuesday, September 13.
• The next healing service is this Wednesday, September 14 at 7 PM.
• The next Knights of Columbus brunch will be on Sunday, September 25.

 
2^nd Collection
The additional collection is to pay some bills like the cleaning of the carillon, delayed payments to the eparchy, etc. Thank you for helping eliminate some old accounts payable.
 
9/11 Troparion
Today is the Remembrance of the Acts of Terrorism committed in 2001. Say this prayer throughout the day:
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Grant peace to a world that is living in fear.
Extinguish hatred and put an end to all programs of terrorism
for the sake of your love for us all.

Weekly Bulletin – September 11, 2011Read More

Weekly Schedule

Sunday,         Sept. 4, 2011	12th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Pitch-In meal in St. Mary’s Hall  – everyone’s welcome
Monday,        Sept. 5, 2011
	No Liturgy
Tuesday,       Sept. 6, 2011
	No Liturgy
6:00 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,             Sept. 7, 2011
12:00 PM	Office of Hours
6:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Thursday,      Sept. 8, 2011	Birth of the Theotokos – solemn holy day
	No Liturgy
Friday,           Sept. 9, 2011
12:00 PM	Office of Hours
Saturday,     Sept. 10, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford & Carmel Markets
Sunday,       Sept. 11, 2011	Sunday before Exaltation of the Cross *
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
Thank You
Continue praying for Father Sid and Marge Hays recoveries from surgery. They both are recuperating well and getting stronger each day. Through God’s blessings and your prayers they will be back at 100% soon. Also thank you to Deacon John Evancho for his gracious service to our parish in celebrating the Typika service last Sunday and helping Father Sid today. God grant you and your family many happy & blessed years!
 
Events Calendar

• Today’s Pitch-In Meal! We’re celebrating the end of the summer season with a family meal following liturgy today. Please stay and enjoy each other’s company – even if you forgot to bring something.
• The Slovenian Festival is being held at the SNH Picnic Grounds, 1340 Yates Lane, Avon, IN 46123 starting at 10 am today. After our own celebration go west and enjoy the Polka band at their festival. Locally produced Slovenian sausage, potica, beer & more are being served after 1 pm. $5 admission. Kids under 16 are free. Additional info at http://sloveniannationalhomeindy.org/slovenian-festival
• The solemn holy day of the Birth of the Theotokos is Thursday, September 8.
• The solemn holy day of the Exaltation of the Cross is Wednesday, September 14.
• The next healing service is Wednesday, September 14 at 7 PM.

Penny Jar
This summer has been hot. A single parishioner has been supplying us with the hundreds of bottles of water that people have been consuming. We ask that you start making contributions in the penny jar in St. Mary’s Hall to help defray the cost of supplies we use for our social gatherings following liturgy.

Weekly Bulletin – September 4, 2011Read More

Weekly Schedule

Sunday,         Aug. 28, 2011	11th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Typika Service
following liturgy	KofC Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone’s welcome
Monday,        Aug. 29, 2011	Beheading of John the Baptist – simple holyday
9:00 AM	Office of Hours
Tuesday,       Aug. 30, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of Hours
6:00 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,             Aug. 31, 2011
12:00 PM	Office of Hours
Thursday,      Sept. 1, 2011	Beginning of the Church Year
9:00 AM – 6 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,           Sept. 2, 2011
12:00 PM	Office of Hours
Saturday,       Sept. 3, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford & Carmel Markets
Sunday,         Sept. 4, 2011	12th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Pitch-in Picnic Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
Announcements
Thank You
Father Sid thanks everyone for their prayers while his knee recovers from a fall on Wednesday, August 17. A few families have been great care givers while Fr. Sid was at the hospital and now that he’s back at the rectory. Come and visit Father while  God mends his leg. For the next couple weeks he needs help 24/7. Please make time to help our parish’s most important resource – our pastor. See John 15:12-15. Also pray for God’s healing power to shine upon Marge Hays as she recuperates from shoulder surgery.
 
Events Calendar

• Happy New Year! The church designates September 1^st as the beginning of the Church Year.
• 77^th Annual Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at Mount St Macrina in Uniontown PA is being held Sept 3-4. John D attends every year so he can answer many of your questions. The brochure from the Sisters of St. Basil the Great is in St. Mary’s Hall.
• Cookout Picnic following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, September 4.
• The Slovenian Festival is being held at the SNH Picnic Grounds, 1340 Yates Lane, Avon, IN 46123 on Sunday September 4^th starting at 10 am. Enjoy the Polka band. Locally produced Slovenian sausage, potica, beer & more are being served after 1 pm. $5 admission. Kids under 16 are free. Additional info at http://sloveniannationalhomeindy.org/slovenian-festival
• The solemn holy day of the Birth of the Theotokos is Thursday, September 8.
• The next healing service is Wednesday, September 14.

John the Baptist
We commemorate the Beheading of John the Baptist on Monday, August 29. The New Testament references to the event are found in Matthew 14:1-12, Mark 6:14-29, and Luke 9:7-9. John, the Forerunner, Prophet and Baptist was beheaded by Herod Antipas at the instigation of Herodias.

Weekly Bulletin – August 28, 2011Read More

Weekly Schedule

Sunday,         Aug. 21, 2011	10th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone’s welcome
Monday,        Aug. 22, 2011
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,       Aug. 23, 2011
10:30 AM	Divine Liturgy           Bob Sidor
6:00 PM	Patristics Theology class
Wed.,             Aug. 24, 2011
10:30 AM	Divine Liturgy       Tommy Caito
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,     Aug. 25, 2011
9:00 AM – 6 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,           Aug. 26, 2011
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy   †Carolyn Pickett
Saturday,      Aug. 27, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford & Carmel Markets
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,         Aug. 28, 2011	11th Sunday after Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	KofC Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
 
Announcements
Thank You
Father Sid thanks everyone for their prayers while his knee recovers from a fall this past Wednesday. Some have laid hands on their own left knee sitting in proxy for him. Some have lit candles. Thank you to all who’ve been practicing what they’ve learned from the healing services and Father’s sermons.
 
Events Calendar

• The next healing service is Wednesday, August 24. Now’s the time to invite your friends and family.
• The next monthly Knights of Columbus Brunch is 1 week away. Next Sunday after the 10 AM Divine Liturgy the Knights will be hosting a meal for parishioners and guests. Invite your co-workers and neighbors to join us. We only request a free-will offering.
• The simple holy day of the Beheading of John the Baptist is Monday, August 29.
• 77^th Annual Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at Mount St Macrina in Uniontown PA is being held Sept 3-4. John D attends every year so he can answer many of your questions. The brochure from the Sisters of St. Basil the Great is in the hall.

 
Fund Raising
This week we had 3 shipments of books arrive. They include many good subjects that should be included in your library. Browse through them on the book shelves of St. Mary’s Hall. Purchase them for yourself or gifts for students going off to college or people who are in need of spiritual direction. We will be ordering more scrip cards early this week. Please let us know what gift cards you’re likely to purchase. Thanks to those who have “stepped up” and helped us evangelize at the farmer’s markets. Thanks to those who come on bake days to make the delicious products our customers have come to expect from our parish.
 
2^nd Collection
Thank you for the $114 collected in the second collection last week. We’ve collected $831 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 21, 2011Read More

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