Weekly Schedule
| Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 |
Sunday of the Holy Ancestors * |
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10:00 AM |
Divine Liturgy for parish |
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following liturgy |
Luncheon for St. Alphonsus visitors in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited |
| Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 |
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10:45 AM |
Divine Liturgy †Bishop Andrew Pataki |
| Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011 |
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10:45 AM |
Divine Liturgy for Stantons |
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6:30 PM |
Patristics Theology class in St. Mary’s Hall |
| Wed., Dec. 14, 2011 |
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7:00 PM |
Ancient Healing Service |
| Thursday, Dec. 14, 2011 |
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9:00 AM – 8 PM |
Baking in St. Mary’s Hall |
| Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 |
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10:45 AM |
Divine Liturgy †John Cimar |
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5:30 PM |
Paraklesis |
| Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 |
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8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Work Day at the parish |
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5:00 PM |
Vigil Divine Liturgy for parish |
| Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 |
Sunday of the Holy Fathers * |
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10:00 AM |
Divine Liturgy |
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following liturgy |
fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall |
Announcements
Bishop Andrew Pataki
His Excellency, Most Reverend Andrew Pataki, J.C.L., DD passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The Bishop’s funeral will be Thursday, December 15 at St. Michael the Archangel, Passaic, NJ.
In 1984 Bishop Pataki was appointed the second Bishop of the Eparchy of Parma. Therefore he was Bishop of our parish, St. Athanasius, during his 11-year tenure before being appointed Bishop of the Eparchy of Passaic, NJ in 1995. In blessed repose grant, O Lord, eternal rest to your departed servant the high priest +Andrew and remember him forever.
St. Alphonsus Liguori Visit
We welcome the Confirmation class & other guests of St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church in Zionsville attending our parish for Divine Liturgy today. We are having a luncheon so they have time to socialize with our parishioners and ask questions. See you in St. Mary’s Hall following today’s liturgy.
Events Calendar
- The Patristics Theology class is Tuesday at 6:30 PM.
- The Ancient Healing Service is this Wednesday, December 14 at 7 PM. Claim your healing.
- There is a work day scheduled for Saturday, December 17th. We will board-up windows in the school building, and decorate the church for Christmas. Please plan to attend. There’s lots to do and your participation is urgently needed.
Second Collection
Bishop John has requested a special collection throughout the month of December for the Retirement Fund for Religious. The Sisters of St. Basil on Mount Macrina have been recipients from this fund. Thank you for your generosity.