Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Schedule

Sunday,          June 5, 2011	Sunday of Fathers of 1st Ecumenical Council *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,         June 6, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
* CANCELED *	Paraklis
Tuesday,        June 7, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy    for Anna Wolota
4:00 – 7 :00 PM	Evangelization at Stadium Village Market
Wed.,              June 8, 2011
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Baking in St Mary’s Hall
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,      June 9, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy     for Peter Cimar
Friday,          June 10, 2011
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy for John Potoma+
Saturday,     June 11, 2011	5th All Souls Saturday
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy for departed loved ones
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford, Carmel Markets
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,        June 12, 2011	Pentecost Sunday *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

Announcements

 

Appeals

Thank you for those who donated the sum of $307.02 to the Catholic Home Missions!  We have one more 2^nd collection today. Also thank you to those who have supported the 2010/2011 Stewardship Appeal. We reached our parish goal of $1,400.
Fund Raising
There are many good books that are available for purchase here at the church. The popular angel books are back in stock with many new titles from the same author. Scrip cards are always available here at the church. Before going to the grocery, gas station, department store or pharmacy, check with us to get one or more scrip cards. The parish buys these gift cards at a discount. You purchase them from us at the face value and the church makes some money on the purchases you make every week. Thanks to those who have purchased our baked goods. We continue to make them for the farmers markets, the parishioners and friends.
Future Dates
The next work day is scheduled for June 25^th. Set that date aside to come help with various projects. Some projects have been sent by e-mail and you can check the bulletin board inside St. Mary’s Hall for the list.
We also need people to run the markets on Saturday, June 11^th. Two people who routinely help will be out of town so we could use your help. Call the rectory and John will give you the details.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,         May 29, 2011	Sunday of the Man Born Blind *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,         May 30, 2011	Memorial Day
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy          for veterans
Tuesday,       May 31, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
4:00 – 7 :00 PM	Evangelization at Stadium Village Market
Wed.,              June 1, 2011
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Baking in St Mary’s Hall
5:30 PM	Vigil Liturgy        for Ascension
Thursday,      June 2, 2011	Ascension Thursday
11:30 AM	Divine Liturgy – Holy Day of Obligation *
Friday,            June 3, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
5:30 PM	Divine Liturgy for John Potoma+
Saturday,       June 4, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford, Carmel Markets
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,          June 5, 2011	Sunday of Fathers of 1st Ecumenical Council *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy

 
 
Announcements
Welcome Race Fans!
Welcome to Indianapolis. The home of the 100th Anniversary running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing – The Indianapolis 500. Come visit our parish during your stay. Everyone’s welcome!
Ascension Thursday
This holy day of obligation commemorates when, on the fortieth day after His Resurrection, Jesus led His disciples to the Mount of Olives, and after blessing them and proclaiming the great commission, He ascended into heaven. Our parish schedule includes a vigil Divine Liturgy on Wednesday, June 1, at 5:30 p.m. and Divine Liturgy on Thursday, June 2, at 11:30 a.m. With 2 opportunities to attend at our parish, or participating at another parish on the feast day, you should get to church; otherwise you’re heading into Satan’s kingdom instead of God’s kingdom. … Fr. Sid.

Appeals

Thank you for those who donated the sum of $221 to the Catholic Home Missions! The final collection will be a 2^nd collection today. More information can be found on their website (usccb.org/hm)
Thank you to those who have supported the 2010/2011 Stewardship Appeal that ends in June. We have collected $1,124 with $276 to go. We’re at 80%. Help us to reach our parish goal of $1,400.
 
Tip of the Hat
Thanks to our volunteers last week: Knights of Columbus members, Stanton family, & other helpful hands who cleared the hall last Sunday following the KofC brunch. Special kudos to Bill F who stripped, sealed and waxed the hall floor from Monday through Wednesday. Joe K moved the furniture back into St. Mary’s hall on Thursday. Al Z, Judy E, and John D assembled, baked, wrapped, and labeled prosphora, kolachy, biscotti, rolls and pizzelles on Wednesday and Thursday. Danny E was at the Binford market while John D and Paul S were at the Carmel Farmers Market evangelizing and selling baked goods on Saturday, May 28. By adding the baked goods sold at the church, the parish brought in $539.50 in sales and made new contacts due to our volunteers’ efforts. If you can help at Wednesday’s bake day please let the rectory know. We also need people to run the markets on Saturday, June 11^th. Check your schedule and plan to help on that day.

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Weekly schedule

Sunday,         May 22, 2011	Sunday of the  Samaritan Woman *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy Cody Stanton receiving 3 Mysteries of Initiation
following liturgy	Knights of Columbus Brunch in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,         May 23, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
Tuesday,       May 24, 2011
8:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
4:00 – 7 :00 PM	Evangelization at Stadium Village Market
Wed.,              May 25, 2011	3rd Finding of the Head of John the Baptist
8:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
Thursday,      May 26, 2011
8:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM	Baking in St Mary’s Hall
Friday,            May 27, 2011
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy for Carolyn Pickett+
Saturday,       May 28, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford, Carmel Markets
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,         May 29, 2011	Sunday of the Man Born Blind *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall

Announcements
Congratulations!
Cody Ray Romero-Stanton, has been accepted into the Eastern Catholic Church with his reception of the 3 Mysteries of Initiation: Baptism, Chrismation & Holy Eucharist. God grant Cody many blessed years in peace, health and happiness.

Priest Conference

Fr. Sid will be attending a conference this week. May God grant Fr. Sid safe travel, good weather and great camaraderie with the priests from the eparchy.

Appeals

Thank you for those who donated the sum of $170 so far to the Catholic Home Missions! There will be a 2^nd collection today and next Sunday. More information can be found on their website (usccb.org/hm)
Thank you to those who have supported the 2010/2011 Stewardship Appeal that ends in June. We have collected $1,124 with $276 to go. We’re at 80%. Help us to reach our parish goal of $1,400.
Blaine Ave Clean-Up #2
A 4-man altar server crew led by Austin Gilmore with 2 mothers from St. Alphonsus parish in Zionsville and Joe, Nicholas & Thomas Kupec worked on Saturday, May 21 to clean the grounds around the back of the parish’s buildings. In addition to filling a 20-yard dumpster with tree limbs, brush & old wood they pulled tree trunks and built a brick path between the garage building and St. Mary’s Hall. Mary K, Anne H and Al M prepared lunch. Please express your gratitude to all the volunteers the next time you see them.
Baking
If you can help at Thursday’s bake day please let the rectory know. Thanks to our volunteers last week: Judy E, Richard M, Olga V, Danny E, Al Z, Carol L & John. We made 10 flavors of rolls, pumpkin logs & pizzelles. We have requests for biscotti, kolachy and we will also make more rolls & pizzelles.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,      May 15, 2011	Sunday of the Paralytic Man *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy Sonia Stanton receiving Mystery of Chrismation
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,     May 16, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy for William Enciso+
Tuesday,   May 17, 2011
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy for Carolyn Pickett+
2:00 PM	Prosperity Class
4:00 – 7 :00 PM	Evangelization at Stadium Village Market
Wed.,         May 18, 2011	Mid-Pentecost
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy for Peter Cimar, Jr.+
Thursday,  May 19, 2011
8:45 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
9:00 AM – 6:30 PM	Baking in St Mary’s Hall
Friday,        May 20, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
Saturday,   May 21, 2011
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization at Binford, Carmel Markets
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM	Clean-Up Day #2 – St Alphonsus Knights
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,      May 22, 2011	Sunday of the Samaritan Woman *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy Cody Ray Romero-Stanton receiving the three Mysteries of Initiation
following liturgy	Knights of Columbus Brunch

Announcements
Congratulations!
Sonia Stanton is receiving the Mystery of Chrismation today. Sonia & Tom’s son, Cody Ray Romero-Stanton, will be receiving the 3 Mysteries of Initiation next Sunday, May 22. God grant you servants many blessed years.

Appeals

Thank you for those who donated last week to the Catholic Home Missions! There will be a 2^nd collection today and all Sundays throughout the month of May. The appeal primarily supports those churches unable to offer their people the basic pastoral ministries of word, worship and service without outside help. More information can be found on their website (usccb.org/hm)
The 2010/2011 Stewardship Appeal ends in June. Thank you to those who have supported the effort. We have collected $1047 with $353 to go. We’re 2/3 of the way to the $1,400 goal assigned by Bishop John.
Blaine Ave Clean-Up #2
The dumpster is in place. The Knights (altar servers) from St. Alphonsus parish in Zionsville will be here this Saturday, May 21, 2011. Come and help clean up the grounds around the parish’s buildings. We have juniper bushes to plant in front of the rectory too.
Thanks to those who attended the landscaping effort this past Saturday, May 14. There were five trees planted along the street. Thanks to the City of Indianapolis & George S.’s help to get the trees. The grass was cut & trimmed by our neighbors, Hilda & Dawn. We got a few things cleaned and started on some baking.
Come on by
If you can help at Thursday’s bake day please let John know. All 3 farmers markets start this week. We can use your help at them as well. Contact the rectory.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,          May 8, 2011	Sunday of the Ointment-Bearers *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy – John Apostle & Evangelist, Mother’s Day, Fr Sid’s birthday
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,         May 9, 2011	Translation of relics of Nicholas of Myra – Bishop
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy for Mary Pearl Sidor+
Tuesday,      May 10, 2011	Simon the Zealot – Apostle
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy  for Alexander Sidor+
2:00 PM	Prosperity Class
Wed.,            May 11, 2011	Cyril & Methodius – Apostles to the Slavs
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy for John F Danovich+
Thursday,    May 12, 2011
8:45 AM	Office of the1st Hour
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,         May 13, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy for Anna Wolorta+
Saturday,     May 14, 2011
8 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelization/Fund-raising at Binford Market
9:00 AM – 4 PM	Clean-up Day with St. Alphonsus Knights
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,        May 15, 2011	Sunday of the Paralytic Man *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy Sonia Stanton receiving Mystery of Chrismation
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall

Announcements

Appeals

The Eparchy of Parma has been helped in the past by grants from Catholic Home Missions! For all who can and are able to contribute, the gifts (monetary & prayers) are truly appreciated by our brothers and sisters in Christ. We were asked by Bishop John Kudrick to take a special collection for CHM during all May Liturgies. We missed last week so this will be our first week to take this 2^nd collection. The appeal primarily supports those churches unable to offer their people the basic pastoral ministries of word, worship and service without outside help. More information can be found on their website (usccb.org/hm)
The 2010/2011 Stewardship Appeal ends in June. We have collected $1036 with $364 to go. Please help us reach the $1,400 goal set by Bishop John. Thank you to those who have supported the effort.
Congratulations!
Happy Mother’s Day to all women of the parish. You truly deserve glorious accolades for all you do. Happy birthday to Fr. Sid! May they all have a wonderful day receiving God’s blessings and graces.
Blaine Ave Clean-Up
Both parishioners and friends worked diligently on Saturday May 7. The energetic volunteers cleaned sidewalks and street curbs, replaced the front door on the rectory, power-washed some brick on the church and siding on the rectory, removed weeds, dug up spring bulbs & plants, spread mulch, cut down bushes and trees, hauled away the majority of the brush pile, transplanted “volunteer” pumpkin plants from the compost pile, placed baking racks back into the hall, swept & mopped the hall floor. The Greek Islands Restaurant on 906 South Meridian Street provided breakfast foods as well as many volunteers. Lunch was a combination of hot dogs & salads from the City of Indianapolis, chili & oriental salad by volunteers and even delicious items from last week’s Loidolt wedding reception. The parish sends a very large thank you to all the volunteers and planers of this successful event.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,           May 1, 2011	Thomas Sunday *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship & sharing Artos bread in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,          May 2, 2011	Athanasius the Great – parish’s patron feast
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
Tuesday,         May 3, 2011	Theodosius of the Cave Venerable
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
2:00 PM	Prosperity Class
Wed.,               May 4, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
Thursday,       May 5, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
6:00 PM	Parish Meeting
Friday,            May 6, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
11:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
Saturday,        May 7, 2011
9 AM – 12:30 PM	Evangelization/Fund-raising at Binford Market
10:00 AM-4:30 PM	Clean-Up Day on Blaine Ave.
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy – vigil for Sunday
Sunday,           May 8, 2011	Sunday of the Ointment-Bearers *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy – John Apostle & Evangelist, Mother’s Day, Fr Sid’s birthday
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall

Announcements

Appeals

Bishop John Kudrick is asking all parishes to take a special collection for the Catholic Home Missions during all May Liturgies. The appeal primarily supports those churches unable to offer their people the basic pastoral ministries of word, worship and service without outside help. More information can be found on their website.  The Eparchy of Parma has been helped in the past by grants from CHM! For all who can and are able to contribute, the gifts are truly appreciated by our brothers and sisters in Christ.
The 2010/2011 Stewardship Appeal ends in June. We have collected $986 of our $1,400 goal. Please help us reach the goal set by Bishop John. Thank you to those who have supported the effort.
Congratulations!
Marcus Jon Loidolt and Kimetha Gwen Steele received the sacrament of the Mystery of Crowning (marriage) on Saturday, April 30^th, 2011. God grant the couple many happy and blessed years!
The parish’s patron, Saint Athanasius the Great, feast day is May 2^nd. Happy 31^st anniversary to our parish who had their first Divine Liturgy celebrated in the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Meridian St, on April 27, 1980. Founding fathers of the parish, Al Macek and Glen Grabow, two of the four families that started our parish 31 years ago, can share with you many details of the early days – just ask.
You’re Invited!
As part of the Eparchy of Parma’s year-long marriage initiative, Bishop John and the docudrama team cordially invite you to attend a live, interactive marriage presentation. Come to St. Michael church, 557 W. 57^th Ave., Merrillville, IN, on Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m. and witness the matrimonial journey of Andrew and Kathryn an honorable and good thing, something worth the commitment and effort.
After the presentation, greet the actors and enjoy refreshments at the reception in the parish hall.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,          Apr. 24, 2011	Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord – Pascha*
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Blessing of Easter Baskets & celebration meal
Monday,         Apr. 25, 2011	Bright Monday – solemn holy day
9:00 AM	Paschal Hours
11:45 AM	Divine Liturgy – 4 Gospels at each side of church
Tuesday,       Apr. 26, 2011	Bright Tuesday – simple holy day
9:00 AM	Paschal Hours
11:45 AM	Divine Liturgy for Mark – Evangelist
2:00 PM	Prosperity Class
Wed.,             Apr. 27, 2011	Bright Wednesday
	No services
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM	Hall Cleaning for Saturday’s wedding reception
Thursday,      Apr. 28, 2011	Bright Thursday
9:00 AM	Paschal Hours
11:45 AM	Divine Liturgy
Friday,            Apr. 29, 2011	Bright Friday
9:00 AM	Paschal Hours
11:45 AM	Divine Liturgy
Saturday,        Apr. 30, 2011	Bright Saturday – James the Greater
2:00 PM	Sacrament of Marriage of Marcus Jon Loidolt to Kimetha Gwen Steele
following liturgy	Pitch-in reception in St. Mary’s Hall
	Note: there is no vigil liturgy for Sunday
Sunday,            May 1, 2011	Thomas Sunday *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship & sharing Artos bread in St. Mary’s Hall

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 men, women & children 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.”
During Bright Week, and then the remainder of the 40-day Paschal season, let’s proclaim “The tomb is empty. Christ is Risen!” Sow this light-filled, life-giving and optimistic “seed” to all, every day, so that we can foster an upbeat and encouraging community in which we live. As we do for others, we do for ourselves. God has made it a win-win solution!
You’re invited!
Everyone in the parish is invited to join us in the celebration of the wedding of Marcus Jon Loidolt to Kimetha Gwen Steele on Saturday, April 30^th, 2011 at 2 PM here at our parish. There is a pitch-in reception to follow in St. Mary’s Hall. In lieu of presents please bring a covered dish.
John 2:1-5 – The Wedding at Cana
2:1 On the Third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, What does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,          Apr. 17, 2011	Palm Sunday *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Knights of Columbus Lunch
Monday,         Apr. 18, 2011	Holy Monday
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
12:00 PM	Midday Office of the Great Fast
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Tuesday,       Apr. 19, 2011	Holy Tuesday
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
12:00 PM	Midday Office of the Great Fast
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Wed.,             Apr. 20, 2011	Holy Wednesday
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
12:00 PM	Midday Office of the Great Fast
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Thursday,      Apr. 21, 2011	Holy Thursday
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
6:00 PM	Vespers & St. Basil Liturgy
Friday,            Apr. 22, 2011	Good Friday
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
12:00 PM	Reading of the Passion Gospels
7:00 PM	Vespers & Burial Service
Saturday,        Apr. 23, 2011	Holy Saturday
5:00 PM	Resurrection Matins
following liturgy	Blessing of Easter Baskets in St. Mary’s Hall
Sunday,          Apr. 24, 2011	Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord – Pascha *
10:00 AM	Easter Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Blessing of Easter Baskets & celebration meal

Announcements

Holy Week

Confessions are being heard before each service. You must be in church at least one half hour prior to any service so Father has time after confessions to properly perform his preparations. Confessions after a service are possible too. The liturgies are Monday – Thursday are at 6 PM. Friday’s Reading of the Passion Gospels are at noon. Friday’s Vespers & Burial Service is at 7 PM. Saturday’s Resurrection Matins are at 5 PM. Easter Sunday Liturgy is 10 AM. Please spend extra time with our Lord during Holy Week. If you want the church open during the day when no services are scheduled please call the rectory.
You’re invited!
As part of the Eparchy of Parma’s year-long marriage initiative, Bishop John and the docudrama team cordially invite you to attend a live, interactive marriage presentation. Come to St. Michael church, 557 W. 57^th Ave., Merrillville, IN, on Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m. and witness the matrimonial journey of Andrew and Kathryn. “’Till Death Unites Us Forever” is a live, interactive presentation for people of all ages. There will be something for everyone in this presentation, from happily married couples who practice their faith to those considering marriage in the near or even far future. The Byzantine Ritual of Marriage itself – its deep, encompassing wisdom and spiritual richness – will serve as the reservoir our of which the presentation will seek to address the questions, yearning, joys, doubts, hopes, hurts and disappointments that lie in the hearts of people today. The presentation affirms that sacramental marriage is truly an honorable and good thing, something worth the commitment and effort.
After the presentation, greet the actors and enjoy refreshments at the reception in the parish hall.
Baked Goods
Thanks to those who helped on Saturday, April 16, baking Easter Pascha breads & pumpkin rolls. Please call the rectory by Tuesday if you need a Pascha or rolls. We’ll make a few more Wednesday or Thursday.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,          Apr. 10, 2011	5th Sunday of the Great Fast *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Knights of Columbus Member Meeting
Monday,         Apr. 11, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,       Apr. 12, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
6:30 PM	Parish meeting
Wed.,             Apr. 13, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,      Apr. 14, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Friday,            Apr. 15, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Saturday,        Apr. 16, 2011	Saturday of Lazarus
8:30 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy – 4:30 PM	Bake Day & pysanky egg decorating
5:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy         for Sunday
Sunday,          Apr. 17, 2011	Palm Sunday *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Knights of Columbus Brunch * denotes obligation to attend liturgy that day

Announcements
The Great Fast
Holy Week, April 18-23 is 1 week away.  Remember, in these last 2 weeks before the greatest feast of Pascha, to more fervently and frequently: Pray, Go to Church, Repent, Fast, Read spiritual books, and Give alms.

You’re invited!
As part of the Eparchy of Parma’s year-long marriage initiative, Bishop John and the docudrama team cordially invite you to attend a live, interactive marriage presentation. Come to St. Michael church, 557 W. 57^th Ave., Merrillville, IN (about 2.5 hours north of St. Athanasius parish), on Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m. and witness the matrimonial journey of Andrew and Kathryn. “’Till Death Unites Us Forever” is a live, interactive presentation for people of all ages. There will be something for everyone in this presentation, from happily married couples who practice their faith to those considering marriage in the near or even far future. The Byzantine Ritual of Marriage itself – its deep, encompassing wisdom and spiritual richness – will serve as the reservoir our of which the presentation will seek to address the questions, yearning, joys, doubts, hopes, hurts and disappointments that lie in the hearts of people today. The presentation affirms that sacramental marriage is truly an honorable and good thing, something worth the commitment and effort.
After the presentation, greet the actors and enjoy refreshments at the reception in the parish hall.

Upcoming Events
April 13 & 27 – Ancient Healing Service
April 16 – Bake Day (make pascha bread and other treats)  & pysanky egg-decorating
April 17, Sunday – Palm Sunday & Knights of Columbus Brunch
April 22, Friday – noon reading of the Passion Gospels
April 23, Saturday – 5 PM Resurrection Matins followed by blessing of Easter baskets
April 24, Sunday – Resurrection of Our Lord – Pascha – 10 AM Divine Liturgy followed by blessing of Easter baskets and pitch-in brunch using Easter Basket food
April 30, Saturday – Marcus Loidolt and Kimetha Steele marriage – the entire parish is invited. Bring a covered dish instead of wedding gifts.

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Weekly schedule

Sunday,            Apr. 3, 2011	4th Sunday of the Great Fast *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Knights of Columbus Executive Meeting
Monday,           Apr. 4, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
6:00 PM	Paraklesis
Tuesday,         Apr. 5, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
6:30 PM	Charismatic teaching on healing & deliverance
Wed.,               Apr. 6, 2011	Death of Methodius Apostle to the Slavs
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Thursday,        Apr. 7, 2011	Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Friday,              Apr. 8, 2011
9:00 AM	Office of the 3rd Hour
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Saturday,          Apr. 9, 2011	Akathistos Saturday
8:30 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy – 4:30 PM	Parish Work Day
5:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy         for Sunday
Sunday,          Apr. 10, 2011	5th Sunday of the Great Fast *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall Knights of Columbus Member Meeting * denotes obligation to attend liturgy that day

Announcements
The Great Fast
Clear your evening calendar for Holy Week, April 18-23.  The liturgies Monday – Thursday and Good Friday’s Vespers & Burial Service will be at 7. Reading of the Passion Gospels will be at noon on Good Friday. Saturday’s Resurrection Matins are at 5 PM. Easter Sunday Liturgy is 10 AM.
The Mystery of Reconciliation (Confession) is important to repair your relationship with God. Repentance is acknowledging that you can do better, resolving not to repeat the offense, and reversing the harmful effects of the wrong where possible. Absolution, conferred by the priest wearing his stole, will wipe the slate clean and shine up your tarnished soul. Fr. Sid makes himself available on any day, when he can, if you call ahead for an appointment.

Another shipment of good books came in this week. Many are below list price. Take a look and pick out a few to buy. Then take time during the week to immerse yourself in a good spiritual book.

Food Pantry
Items for the food pantry are very low. Please donate as a means of almsgiving to the poor. If you don’t know what to bring then call the rectory or donate money so we can use scrip cards to buy the food. Thank you for your generosity.
Upcoming Events
April 9, Saturday – Work day: outdoor projects (grounds keeping), indoor (church cleaning)
April 13 & 27 – Ancient Healing Service
April 17, Sunday – Palm Sunday
April 24, Sunday – Resurrection of Our Lord – Easter
April 30, Saturday – Marcus Loidolt and Kimetha Steele marriage

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