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The Great Fast
To help enrich your spiritual life you are encouraged to spend more time reading books. You can sit on the couch or in your easy chair and pick up a good book instead of reaching for the TV remote. In addition to the Bible there are many good books available for purchase at our parish’s bookstore. A new shipment came in this week. Ask Fr. Sid which ones will be best suited for you or your family and friends. These books can help you be more prayerful and bring you more peace in the loving arms of God.

Knights of Columbus Brunch
Come to St. Mary’s Hall after Divine Liturgy today for a great feast. We have 3 varieties of pirohi, German kielbasi & sauerkraut, spicy ham, scrambled eggs, hash browns, pancakes, and various drinks. A free-will offering is requested.
Parish Meeting
Everyone is invited to Wednesday evening’s meeting. There will be updates on many various activities around the parish.
Upcoming Events
March 30, Wednesday – Parish meeting
April 2, Saturday – start of the Binford Farmer’s Market
April 9, Saturday – Work day
April 17, Sunday – Palm Sunday
April 18-23 – Holy Week
April 24, Sunday – Resurrection of Our Lord – Easter
April 30, Saturday – Marcus Loidolt and Kimetha Steele marriage

Weekly Bulletin – March 27, 2011Read More

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The Great Fast
“It is necessary most of all for one who is fasting to curb anger, to accustom oneself to meekness and condescension, to have a contrite heart, to repulse impure thoughts and desires, to examine the conscience, to put one’s mind to the test and to verify what good has been done by us in this or any other week, and which deficiency we have corrected in our self in the present week.
This is true fasting.”  St. John Chrysostom

Christian Initiation
Ray Hamilton, Allyson and Alex Carmichael will be receiving the 3 mysteries (sacraments) of Baptism, Chrismation & Holy Eucharist today. Our parish welcomes the newly “Sealed in the Holy Spirit” brothers and sister of God. Come celebrate with their families after Divine Liturgy. There will be a feast in St. Mary’s Hall.
Our Focus on Marriage Needs You
Join Bishop John and the faithful of our eparchy at the Cathedral in Parma for Vespers on Thursday, March 24 followed by a presentation by Ann M. Hanincik, MTS.
If you can’t make it to the Cathedral, you don’t need to miss the opportunity. Join us on-line for a live streaming video of the experience beginning at 6:30 p.m. Simply log onto parma.org and follow the instructions.
Pysanky Class
We plan to have our first session of Easter egg decorating following the 9 AM Saturday, March 26 liturgy. You can learn the wax-removal method of dying eggs that is part of the Byzantine Ruthenian tradition. These decorated eggs are used in your Easter basket and you can give them as gifts. Everyone is invited.

Weekly Bulletin – March 20, 2011Read More

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The Great Fast
Here are suggestions for what you should be doing during the Lenten season:
1) Pray – talk to God. He will listen and respond. Say prayers from your heart as well as a prayer book.
2) Go to Church – not only on Sundays but to Presanctified Liturgies and All Souls Saturday Liturgies
3) Repentance – repair your relationship with God. Accept that you can do better then strive to do so.
4) Fast – discipline yourself spiritually in what you do as well as what or how much you eat
5) Read – the Bible and other spiritual books. We have a wealth of good books for you to purchase.
6) Alms – give to those in need. Ask yourself if you’re giving of your time, talent and treasure to those in our community for the glory of God.
To discuss these points in more detail please talk to Father Sid.
Parish Council Meeting
The parish council and other interested parishioners will be meeting on Wednesday, March 16. We’ll receive details of people’s research for current and future projects.  You’re invited to attend and bring your ideas.

Mysteries of Initiation

Ray Hamilton will be receiving the 3 sacraments of Baptism, Chrismation & Holy Eucharist on Sunday, March 20. Come celebrate with Ray and his family next Sunday.
Our Focus on Marriage Needs You
Join Bishop John and the faithful of our eparchy at the Cathedral in Parma for Vespers on Thursday, March 24 followed by a presentation by Ann M. Hanincik, MTS.
If you can’t make it to the Cathedral, you don’t need to miss the opportunity. Join us on-line for a live streaming video of the experience beginning at 6:30 p.m. Simply log onto parma.org and follow the instructions.

Weekly Bulletin – March 13, 2011Read More

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The Great Fast and Cheesefare
Today is the last day before the start of the Great Fast. During the Great Fast we’re encouraged to abstain from certain foods like meat and dairy.  On Cheesefare Sunday we are saying goodbye to dairy. The Great Fast period is a preparation for the greatest feast of the year – Pascha. The forty days symbolize the forty years the Israelites wandered in the desert. The Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts will be celebrated on Wednesday and Fridays at our parish. We will continue to have the Ancient Healing Service on the 2^nd & 4^th Wednesdays during the Great Fast. On those weeks the Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts will be celebrated on Monday instead of Wednesday. We’re the only nearby Catholic Church that celebrates this ancient and beautiful Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts for 6 weeks in a row. It’s up to you to choose to take advantage of these services. Encourage others to immerse themselves in this special gift of the Eastern Catholic Church.
Listen to the 2011 Lenten Pastorial Letter “A Passion for Christ” from Most Reverend John M Kudrick, our Bishop of Eparchy of Parma.  Here’s an article on fasting.
Parish Council Meeting
The parish council and other interested parishioners attended last Wednesday evening’s meeting. The 17 people who attended were briefed on numerous projects. Seven people are performing follow-ups for the next meeting on Wednesday, March 16. You’re invited to attend and bring your ideas.

Chrismation
Mike and Tauna Piland are receiving the sacraments of Chrismation & Holy Eucharist today. God grant your servants peace, health and happiness for many happy years. Congratulations!
Thank you
We are grateful to all those who volunteer their time working at the church or at other locations on behalf of the church. For example: maintenance, planning and fund raising activities such as baking and selling & evangelizing at the markets. Thank you to those the have donated to the food pantry and church socials.

Weekly Bulletin – March 6, 2011Read More

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Brunch Today and Cheesefare Sunday
Following today’s Divine Liturgy the Knights of Columbus are serving brunch. Favorites like pancakes, eggs, hash browns, ham and Eastern European foods such as pirohi (potato-cheese, sauerkraut-onion, and lekvar), kielbasi and sauerkraut are being prepared for you. The KofC requests that you help offset the cost of the meal with a free will offering.
Next Sunday is the last day before the start of the Great Fast. Our tradition is to have everyone bring in a meatless dish to share with others as a remembrance of the Lenten season. During the Great Fast we may refrain from certain foods like meat and dairy so on Cheesefare Sunday we are saying goodbye to dairy. Please let the rectory know what you plan to bring. Thank you!
Parish Council Meeting
The parish council and any other interested parishioners will be meeting Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM.

Baking for Spring

Weekly Bulletin – February 27, 2011Read More

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Announcements
Healing Service
There were good praise reports from our last service on February 9. Namely, Forest M. was to have open heart surgery. His doctor was able to use a stent instead. Cathy B. was expected to die within the day from cancer but she stabilized enough for her extended family from Indiana to visit her in Newfoundland Canada for a few days. She passed away a week later.
The next healing service is this Wednesday, February 23rd. Invite your friends and family to come pray with us. Let Fr. Sid’s teaching inspire you and allow God’s healing power to touch and change your life.
All Souls Saturday
Next Saturday, February 26^th, will be the first All Souls Saturday. The 9 AM Divine Liturgy is followed by a Panachida, in which the faithful departed of the parish families are remembered. Thanks to those who’ve provided a list family members to be mentioned by name. There are forms in the back of the church. (You don’t have to submit a new form if nothing has changed since last year.) Since we are remembering the deceased individuals of your family by name Fr. highly recommends that everyone make a special effort to attend these liturgies so that you can pray with the entire parish for your departed loved ones.

Work Day at St. A.
The St Athanasius Maintenance Department (SAMD) had a very successful work day on Saturday. We completed 8 items (including a couple new ones) with 2 from the list being moved to next Saturday. Thanks to the following: Kupec family (Joe, Mary, Nicholas, Thomas), Max B., Richard M., Mike P., Kevin Z., Susan P., Arbuckle (Scott, Matthew, Will), Jim Y., and John D.  God grant our volunteer workers and food providers peace, health and abundant years. Stay after the upcoming All Souls Saturday and help us knock out a few more projects. Come and enjoy the camaraderie and see the result of your efforts.
Knights of Columbus Brunch
Next Sunday, February 27, will be Sunday of Meat Fare. It will also be the monthly brunch cooked for you and your guests. Notify others so we’ll have a good crowd at Divine Liturgy and then the brunch.

Weekly Bulletin – February 20, 2011Read More

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Envelopes
The 2011 envelopes are here. Be sure that John knows which number you have. It is customary that envelopes for holy days and special costs are to be used in addition to your tithe. Thank you for you generosity that helps St. Athanasius parish be a vibrant community in central and southern Indiana.
All Souls Saturdays
There are five All Souls Saturdays during the year. On those Saturdays the morning Divine Liturgy is followed by a Panachida, in which the faithful departed of the parish families are remembered. The first is February 26. Please send any updates to the rectory office or place the form in the collection basket. You don’t have to submit a new form if nothing has changed since last year. Since we are remembering the deceased individuals of your family by name Fr. requests that everyone make a special effort to attend these liturgies so that you can pray with the entire parish for your departed loved ones.

Work Day at St. A.
The St Athanasius Maintenance Department (SAMD) has the following WISH List of things for the round of projects that are on the “hit list” for Saturdays February 19 & 26.  If you wish to make a donation to the church for any of these items please note which items your donation should go towards:

• Cut one set of keys for the parish key box (7 keys / $10.00)
• Colored tags for key identification (7 tags at $3.00)
• New Door knobs and mortise hardware for bell tower door ($10.00)
• Plexiglas for replacement of bell tower windows ($75.00)
• Hardware for Bell Tower Windows ($25.00)
• New Light fixtures for the Hall (3 at 40.00 each $120.00)

Weekly Bulletin – February 13, 2011Read More

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Fund raising
Before the Lenten rush get your spiritual books and icons right here from the St. Athanasius Gift Shop. There’s a selection of scrip merchandise cards available now. If you have any questions about the program or would like to order cards for a specific vendor please contact John at the rectory number. And yes, we have some pumpkin logs, rolls, kolachy and biscotti for sale. Buy them for home or the office.
House Blessings
Fr. Sid will be blessing homes soon. If you haven’t handed in your form please call so we can schedule your home blessing.
Upcoming Events:
January 24 – Local observance of Roe vs. Wade court decision begins with Mass at noon in SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Following Mass there is a march south along N Meridian St to the Veterans Memorial Plaza where the rosary will be recited to pray for the conversion of hearts. There will be talks and testimonials.
January 29 – Parish Work Day. See the list of goals on the bulletin board or on the link. Come one and all.
In February – The Life in the Spirit seminar and St. Benedict Oblate organizational meeting will be coming soon. More info will be forthcoming.
March 18 thru March 20 – 2^nd Annual Men’s Retreat: “Keep Watch with Me” at Loyola Retreat House near Akron, Ohio. Pamphlets are in St. Mary’s Hall or here.

Weekly Bulletin – January 23, 2011Read More