Weekly Bulletin

Weekly schedule

Sunday,      August 1, 2010	10th Sunday After Pentecost * Voluntary Dormition Fast starts
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,      August 2, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
6:00 PM	Paraklis
Tuesday,     August 3, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy         +Mary Kisyla
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy          +John Linke
Thursday,    August 5, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
8:20 AM – 5:40 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
6:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Friday,         August 6, 2010	Transfiguration of Our Lord
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
6:00 PM	Paraklis
Saturday,    August 7, 2010
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelize at Binford & Carmel Farmers Markets
4:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday,      August 8, 2010	11th Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall * denotes obligation to attend liturgy that day

Announcements
August Feast Days
The Transfiguration of Our Lord is commemorated on August 6^th (Friday of this week). This is a solemn holy day and we will have a vigil Divine Liturgy on Thursday too. The Feast of the Holy Transfiguration is linked to the harvest of the first-fruits of the season. It is customary to bring grapes and other soft-fruits to church to have them blessed to express gratitude to God for all things. (You can bring garden vegetables too.) Why grapes? Grapes represent 1) transformation, 2) new life and 3) Holy Gifts:

1. Grapes transform from buds to flowers into fruit, fruit into juice, and juice into wine. In the Divine Liturgy wine transforms mystically into the Blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2. Grapes represent new life on old vines.
3. Grapes also symbolize a good harvest as a gift from God. St. John Chrysostom wrote, “The farmer receives fruit from the earth not so much because of his labor and diligence, but because of goodness of God, Who grows this fruit, because neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase (1 Cor. 3:7).”

The Dormition of the Theotokos is celebrated on August 15^th. The traditional rule for the Dormition Fast is a strict abstinence from August 1 thru August 14, with the usual mitigation (wine & oil) for Saturdays and Sundays and the Feast of the Transfiguration. The Ruthenian Metropolia has identified this period as a penitential season. The observance of this fast is voluntary. On the Dormition feast day we bless flowers (because flowers were discovered in her tomb after her body was taken into heaven), herbs (used for medicinal purposes in the summer heat which was conducive to many infectious diseases), and plants.
The annual eparchial pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mariapoch in Burton, Ohio starts with opening liturgy on Saturday, August 14 at noon. It concludes with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on Sunday, August 15 at 3:30 p.m. For more details see http://www.mariapoch.org/pilgrimage2 or ask at the rectory.

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Weekly schedule

Sunday,         July 25, 2010	9th Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Knights of Columbus brunch
Monday,         July 26, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
Tuesday,        July 27, 2010	Panteleimon Great Martyr
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy       +Peter Cimar
Wednesday,  July 28, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy        +John Cimar
Thursday,       July 29, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy +Andrew Pruvenok
Friday,            July 30, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy           +Mary Kisyla
Saturday,       July 31, 2010
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelize at Binford & Carmel Farmers Markets
4:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday,      August 1, 2010	10th Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall * denotes obligation to attend liturgy that day

Announcements
Sunday Brunch – today
The monthly brunch served by the Knights of Columbus James J O’Brian Council 13850 is today. While others may be at the Brickyard 400 you can enjoy great company right here. Please stay and enjoy some of the very popular, but rarely found ethnic foods in Indianapolis: pirohi with sautéed onions, kielbasa & sauerkraut and other goodies like pancakes, eggs, hash browns, etc. There will be a 50-50 raffle so participate for the chance at winning some cash.
Your parish needs you
Set aside July 31^st so you can attend the work day and a joyous meal this upcoming Saturday. There is plenty to do both inside the various buildings as well landscaping work outdoors. (I’m confident that the weather will be better than this past week’s high humidity days in mid-90s.) Joe’s list of items is on the bulletin board. Review it today. Joe states, “We plan to have a pitch in cookout at the end of the day to celebrate all of our accomplishments.” So plan to come and bring something refreshing to the meal. Thanks for sharing your time and talent in addition to your tithe here at the loving parish of St. Athanasius.
Fund Raising
The Scrip cards that were sitting on the delivery truck last weekend have come in. Check with John to see which cards we have available.

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Weekly schedule

Sunday,         July 18, 2010	8th Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,         July 19, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
6:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy – blessing of vehicles
Tuesday,        July 20, 2010	Elijah Great Prophet
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
10:00 AM	Divine  Liturgy – blessing of vehicles
Wednesday,  July 21, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy +John Cimar -CANCELED-
Thursday,       July 22, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
8:22 AM – 5:22 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy       +Peter Cimar
Friday,            July 23, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy           +Mary Kisyla
Saturday,       July 24, 2010
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelize at Binford & Carmel Farmers Markets
4:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday,         July 25, 2010	9th Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Knights of Columbus brunch * denotes obligation to attend liturgy that day

Announcements
Blessing of Vehicles
A long standing tradition in the Eastern Church is a special blessing for modes of transportation in commemoration of St. Elias’ feast day on July 20th. Recall that St. Elias or Elijah ascended into heaven on a fiery chariot. He is the Patron of drivers and the protector of the means of transportation. Take advantage of this extra protection (you need car insurance in Indiana and you really could use Divine protection even more!)  Keep in mind that the blessing of 1^st fruits and flowers fall on feast days in August so keep gardening.

Welcoming Committee
Our parish could benefit from a few parishioners who greet people at the door to assist them with the liturgy & hymn books. Some visitors could use some direction during the liturgy to follow along with our beautiful service so you should offer to sit with them. Please consider being a helping hand to our visitors. We will get a schedule posted in St. Mary’s Hall. Thank you.
Knights of Columbus
The monthly brunch served by the James J O’Brian Council 13850 is next Sunday. Invite your friends, neighbors and co-workers. There will be a 50-50 raffle so participate for the chance at winning some cash.
Fund Raising
Scrip cards were ordered last week. Check with John to see which cards we have available.

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Weekly schedule

Sunday,         July 11, 2010	7th Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
1:00 PM	Knights of Columbus meeting in church
Monday,         July 12, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
Tuesday,        July 13, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy         +Mary Essick
Wednesday,  July 14, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy +Andrew Prevenok
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,       July 15, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
8:21 AM – 5:41 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
6:00 PM	Divine Liturgy        +John Cimar
Friday,            July 16, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy           +Mary Kisyla
Saturday,       July 17, 2010
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelize at Binford & Carmel Farmers Markets
4:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday,         July 18, 2010	7th Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish * denotes obligation to attend liturgy that day

Announcements
Knights of Columbus
The monthly general membership meeting is being held today at 1 p.m. in the church.

Healing Service
The monthly ancient healing service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 14. Please invite your friends to hear Fathers talk on God’s guarantee for healing all diseases, immerse themselves in this beautiful service, and benefit from God’s graces bestowed on those with faith.
Marriage Exhibit
Remember, if you want to assist the eparchy with their exhibit promoting the sacred mystery of matrimony they are looking for photos and other mementos. Call the rectory. We will scan photos in the rectory office and return them. If you’re willing to donate items bring them in. If you are willing to loan the exhibit items please let the rectory know as well. For those who wish to make a financial donation to offset the expense of the exhibit you can use a special envelope and place it in the collection basket.
Fund Raising
An order for scrip cards is being placed on Monday. If you have specific scrip cards you would like to order please call the rectory by Monday morning. Thanks for supporting this program.
Last Thursday Al Z., Cyndi H., John D. baked 85 rolls. Richard M. helped with wrapping. On Saturday, July 10, Joe K. and Cyndi H. sold rolls at the Binford market while Paul S. & John D. sold rolls at the Carmel market. Thank you all. This Thursday we plan to make rolls, pumpkin log & kolachy. If anyone wants to assist at the markets or baking or kitchen set-up / cleaning please call the rectory.

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Weekly schedule

Sunday,           July 4, 2010	6th Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,          July 5, 2010	Athanasius of Mount Athos Venerable
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy +Elizabeth Prevenok
Tuesday,          July 6, 2010
6:30 AM	Divine Liturgy         +Joseph Essick
Wednesday,    July 7, 2010
6:30 AM	Divine Liturgy        +Anna Potoma
Thursday,         July 8, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
8:21 AM-4:31 PM, 7 PM-9 PM	Baking in St Mary’s Hall
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy        +Mary Cimar
Friday,              July 9, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy           +Mary Kisyla
Saturday,       July 10, 2010
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelize at Binford & Carmel Farmers Markets
4:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday,         July 11, 2010	7th Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall * denotes obligation to attend liturgy that day

Announcements
Independence Day
Plan to attend 9 AM Divine Liturgy on Monday to commemorate the United States of America’s independence. Bring your friends. We will enjoy some goodies in St Mary’s Hall following liturgy. We’ll see you there.
Fund Raising
Thank you to Al Zetsel and another pair of his grandsons, Benjamin and Charley, for helping Marcus L. and John D. in making the rolls on Thursday. Later Cyndi H. filled pumpkin logs, cleaned & wrapped rolls.  Praise God for the productive day and those who shared their time with us. We baked 43 rolls, 12 pumpkin logs, 7 dozen biscotti and 9 dozen kolachy. For the 4^th of July we made red-white-blue rolls and kolachy. On Saturday, July 3rd, Paul Suvak & John D. brought in $521 in bake sales at the Carmel Farmers Market.  Thank you to Anne, Glen G.’s niece, for being our salesperson at Binford Farmers Market selling $146. This past Tuesday John D. sold $102 at the Stadium Village Farmer’s Market. Glen G. sold $52 in rolls at the City Market on Wednesday. That totals $821, a record, in weekly sales. Thank God for bestowing His great abundance upon us.
If anyone wants to assist at the markets or baking or kitchen set-up / cleaning please call the rectory or talk to John D. after the liturgy.  Thanks for your spiritual help (prayers) and your sharing your time with our parish.

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Weekly schedule

Sunday,       June 27, 2010	5th Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,       June 28, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
6:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Tuesday,      June 29, 2010	Feast of Saints Peter and Paul *
6:30 AM	Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, June 30, 2010	Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
8:30 AM	Divine Liturgy        +Anna Potoma
Thursday,         July 1, 2010
6:30 AM	Divine Liturgy        +Peter Cimar
Friday,              July 2, 2010	Deposition of the Robes of the Theotokos
6:30 AM	Divine Liturgy           +Mary Kisyla
Saturday,         July 3, 2010
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelize at Binford & Carmel Farmers Markets
4:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday,           July 4, 2010	6th Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy              for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall * denotes obligation to attend liturgy that day

Announcements
Saints Peter and Paul
A holy day of obligation is this Tuesday. We will have a vigil Divine Liturgy on Monday and Divine Liturgy on the morning of the feast. See the schedule for liturgical times. The Apostles Fast concludes on Monday evening. Although optional, during the day on Monday you should try to observe a day of strict fasting.

Independence Day
Next weekend is the national holiday of the United States of America’s independence. If you have visitors please bring them to St. Athanasius parish for Divine Liturgy on Saturday, July 3^rd or Sunday, July 4^th. In addition to your family picnics & barbeques include glorifying God in your plans and bring your friends.
Fund Raising
Thank you to Al Zetsel and his grandsons, Bradley and Alex for performing a large amount of the work in preparing dough through assembling the rolls on Thursday. John Russell helped with some of the prep work too. Bill Ferguson and Richard Medwig also helped John D. wrap the 86 rolls. Praise God that it was a productive day. On Saturday, June 26, Danny Enciso & Paul Suvak brought in $464 in bake sales at the Carmel Farmers Market and John D. collected $173 in sales at the Binford Farmers Market. Thank you for your prayers! By the way we’re not trying to be exclusively a men’s operation. Women are invited too.
With market sales doing so well we need your assistance in making and wrapping the products to sell. Currently we need to produce poppy seed (we made 16 and have 2 left) & apricot rolls (we made 5 and there is none remaining), kolachy and pumpkin logs. We’ve got requests but no inventory. Please talk to John so we can determine the best date for the next bake day. Prior to Saturday is what we need.

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Weekly schedule

Sunday,       June 20, 2010	4th Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy        for all Fathers
following liturgy	Monthly Knights of Columbus Brunch
Monday,       June 21, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
Tuesday,      June 22, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
11:30 AM	Divine Liturgy          +Mary Essick
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
6:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Thursday,     June 24, 2010	Birth of St. John the Baptist
6:30 AM	Divine Liturgy (Solemn Holy Day)
8:30 AM – 7 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,           June 25, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy           +Mary Kisyla
Saturday,     June 26, 2010
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelize at Binford & Carmel Farmers Markets
4:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday,       June 27, 2010	5th Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall * denotes obligation to attend liturgy that day

Announcements
St. John the Baptist
A solemn holy day is this Thursday. We will have a vigil Divine Liturgy on Wednesday and Divine Liturgy on the morning of the feast. See the schedule for liturgical times.
Happy Anniversary
Father Sidney Sidor celebrated his 6^th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood on Saturday, June 19^th. Congratulations and may God grant your servant peace, health and happiness.

Eparchy Focus on Marriage
Our eparchy is putting on a display called Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan. They are requesting photos, mementos and donations for the exhibit. See the insert in today’s bulletin.
Fund Raising
It’s time to bake more rolls for the markets. Despite the early morning rain and humid day on Saturday we sold out of nut and poppy seed rolls. (We still have a few nut rolls that were left in the freezer and some fruit flavors for Tuesday’s market.) Come be part of the group on Thursday while we make our famous rolls. Please call John at the rectory to tell him what part of the day you can help. God bless those who share their talent with the parish by helping bake, wrap and sell the baked goods.

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,       June 13, 2010	3rd Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,       June 14, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
Tuesday,      June 15, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
11:45 AM	Divine Liturgy +Metropolitan Basil Schott
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
6:30 AM	Divine Liturgy         +Peter Cimar
7:00 PM	Ancient Healing Service
Thursday,     June 17, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
Friday,           June 18, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
Saturday,     June 19, 2010	Fr. Sid Sidor’s ordination anniversary
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelize at Binford & Carmel Farmers Markets
4:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday,       June 20, 2010	4th Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall * denotes obligation to attend liturgy that day

Announcements
Archbishop Basil
Our Beloved Metropolitan Archbishop Basil Myron Schott, O.F.M. fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, June 10. He was our Eparchy’s bishop prior to be elevated to the Metropolitan Archbishop position and had visited Indianapolis on a few occasions. In addition to requesting that the Divine Liturgy be offered for his intention at our parish, you may donate to a special memorial to Metropolitan Basil. The upcoming Eparchial Exhibit for the Strengthening of Marriage will be dedicated to his memory. Please send memorial donations to the Eparchy of Parma, 1900 Carlton Rd., Parma, OH 44134. The Eparchy will acknowledge the gifts; the Schott family and the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh will be informed of them, as well
June Healing Service
The Healing Service is scheduled this Wednesday, June 16. Come and get healed. God wants all of us to be healed through the Holy Spirit. “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” John 3:2    “… for I am the Lord your God who heals you.” Exodus 15:26

Otpust Postponed
The Midwest Region Family Otpust at St. Michael’s Church in Merrillville, IN, scheduled for June 19-20, is postponed.
Fund Raising
Thanks to all who helped make the baked goods this week: Ellen & Elizabeth M., Al Z., Katie R., Pam, Marcus L., Bill F., Cyndi H., Danny E., and Richard M. We made 87 rolls (54 were nut), 12 pumpkin logs, and 8.5 dozen biscotti. There was a good group who learned how to make rolls for the first time. One of them could have been you! Consider it when the next bake day is announced. This week’s farmers market sales (all the markets had some rain): Stadium Village $159, City Market $78, Binford $43, Carmel $303.

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Weekly schedule

Sunday,         June 6, 2010	Sunday of All Saints *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,         June 7, 2010
7:00 AM	Divine Liturgy        +Mary Kisyla
Tuesday,        June 8, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
Wednesday,   June 9, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
Thursday,     June 10, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
5:00 PM	Divine Liturgy       +Peter Cimar
Friday,           June 11, 2010	Bartholomew & Barnabas Apostles
7:00 AM	Divine Liturgy     +John Potoma
Saturday,     June 12, 2010
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelize at Binford & Carmel Farmers Markets
4:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday,       June 13, 2010	3rd Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall * denotes obligation to attend liturgy that day

Announcements
June Healing Service
Fr. Sid will be at a priest conference this Tuesday and Wednesday. Pray for his safe travel and a productive trip. We still are asking for your healing testimonials. And let everyone know that the Healing Service is scheduled for Wednesday June 16.
Saints Peter & Paul (Apostles) Fast
We’re currently in the Apostles Fast. It concludes on the evening of Monday, June 28. The Typikon prescribes strict abstinence on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with a mitigated abstinence (Wine and Oil) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Ruthenian Metropolia has identified this period as a penitential season (Canon 880). This fast may be observed voluntarily.

Otpust
See the bulletin insert for details on the 1^st Midwest Region Family Otpust being held at St. Michael’s Church in Merrillville, IN – about 2.5 hours northwest of Indy.
Fund Raising
Thanks to all who helped make the baked goods this week: Cyndi H., Al Z., Danny E., Harry & Cherie K., Courtney, Joe K., Bill F., Richard M, John S., Bertha. We made 87 rolls, chocolate logs, herbal bread, and kolachy. Everyone had great fun. The markets were covered this weekend by Joe K., Danny E., Cyndi H., Paul S. Now that we’ve added the Stadium Village Farmers Market on Tuesdays we need more bake goods and marketers. Let the rectory know when you’re available to help. This is a great way to share your talent and time for both evangelization and helping the parish meet its financial responsibilities. Remember to tithe in addition to helping out. Thank you for being a dedicated parishioner here at St. Athanasius Church!

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday,         May 30, 2010	Sunday of All Saints *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall
Monday,        May 31, 2010	Memorial Day
9:00 AM	Divine Liturgy +fallen American soldiers
Tuesday,        June 1, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
11:30 AM	Divine Liturgy    +Peter Cimar Jr.
2:00 PM	Prosperity class
4:00 – 7:30 PM	Evangelize at Stadium Village Farmers Market
Wednesday,   June 2, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
11:30 AM	Divine Liturgy          +Mary Kisyla
Thursday,       June 3, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
8:30 AM – 7:00 PM	Baking in St. Mary’s Hall
Friday,             June 4, 2010
7:00 AM	Office of the 1st Hour
11:30 AM	Divine Liturgy     +Helen Santelik
Saturday,       June 5, 2010
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Evangelize at Binford & Carmel Farmers Markets
4:00 PM	Vigil Divine Liturgy
Sunday,         June 6, 2010	2nd Sunday After Pentecost *
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy             for parish
following liturgy	Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall * denotes obligation to attend liturgy that day

Announcements
June Healing Service
Fr. Sid will be at a priest conference on the 2^nd Wednesday which is the regularly scheduled day for the healing service. For the month of June the healing service is moved to the 3^rd Wednesday, June 16^th. Please tell everyone you know about the change. A web page with testimonials will be put on our website next week. If you have a testimonial to add to the growing stack we want to hear about it.
Upcoming Events
On Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20 the Eparchial family will gather for the 1^st Midwest Region Family Otpust. It is being held at St. Michael’s Church in Merrillville, IN – about 2.5 hours northwest of Indy. There will be plenty of opportunities for fellowship, prayer, faith formation, and entertainment, and every person will find something that will inspire. For a preview of the festivities we encourage you to talk to John Danovich and also look at the flyer posted in St. Mary’s Hall or follow this link http://parma.org/family_otpust__cleveland.htm. Parish displays are available on Saturday afternoon. If you’re interested in participating in a parish display we need to know by June 7^th.
Fund Raising
A group is baking in St. Mary’s Hall on Thursday, June 3rd – both parishioners and friends of the parish alike. If you have a day job we still need your help at the end of the day to assist in wrapping the bake goods (and help eat some samples.) Come join us. All are welcome.
June and graduations go together. Please buy some scrip (gift cards or certificates) from the parish and give them as a gift to your graduate. A gift card gives your family member or friend great flexibility in purchasing something they really want; and you don’t have to shop for it. Of course – buy gas, grocery & pharmacy cards for yourself. We’ll be ordering more scrip cards soon so let us know where you shop.
Saints Peter & Paul (Apostles) Fast
The Apostles Fast begins Sunday evening, May 30, and concluding on the evening of Monday, June 28. The Typikon prescribes strict abstinence on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with a mitigated abstinence (Wine and Oil) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Ruthenian Metropolia has identified this period as a penitential season (Canon 880). This fast may be observed voluntarily.

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