Weekly Schedule
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Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 |
Sunday of Our Forefathers * |
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10 am |
Divine Liturgy for Sunday |
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Following liturgy |
Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited |
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Noon – 3 pm |
Christmas Cookie and Bake Sale |
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Monday, Dec. 17, 2012 |
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6 pm |
Paraklisis |
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7 pm |
Practicing Christmas season songs |
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Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 |
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7 pm |
Wellness Class |
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Wed., Dec. 19, 2012 |
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7 pm |
Compassion Meeting |
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Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 |
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9 am – 5 pm |
Baking in St. Mary’s Hall |
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Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 |
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| No scheduled events | |
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Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 |
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| No scheduled events – no vigil this week | |
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Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 |
Sunday Before Christmas * |
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10 am |
Divine Liturgy for Sunday |
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Following liturgy |
Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited |
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5 -7 pm |
Christmas Caroling in nearby area Note: * designates obligation to attend liturgy |
Announcements
Give a spiritual prayer for Christmas
We have candle gift cards that you can send/give to a loved one, friend, or someone who needs prayers. A single 6-day candle is $5. For an entire month the cost is $25. When giving your donation use the candle envelope in the back of the church. Paired with it, take the candle card to give as a gift. In addition to the name on the candle envelope please specify a start date if you would like the church to light the candle(s) in front of Jesus or Mary for you on a future date.
Events Calendar
- The Christmas cookies sale is being held today, Dec 16 after Sunday’s liturgy from noon until 3. Please help with arrangements.
- Christmas caroling in the neighborhood is only 1 week away: Sunday, December 23rd from 5-7 pm. A walking route will be established to include St. John the Forerunner, Mary Riggs Neighborhood Center, etc. Practice will follow Monday’s 6 p.m. Paraklisis devotional service.
- Note that the Divine Liturgy for St. Stephen the Protomartyr on Wed., Dec 27 was moved from the evening to 10 a.m.
Please remember the sick of the parish and their family & friends. May God’s healing power be upon them.
Rectory Heat
Bishop John has graciously loaned our parish $8,500 from the Parishes Together Fund to have a forced air heating system installed in the rectory. This replaces the corroded and fire damaged boiler. The Bishop has approved a $1,500 insurance deductible payment to the parish from the general fund. God grant Bishop John Kudrick and the members of the Parishes Together Board peace, health & happiness for many years!
Christmas Week Liturgical Schedule
Sunday Dec 23rd 10 a.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy
Monday Dec 24th midnight Divine Liturgy – holy day of obligation
Tuesday Dec 25th no services
Wednesday Dec 26th 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy for the Synaxis of the Theotokos – solemn holy day
Wednesday Dec 26th 7 p.m. Ancient Healing Service
Thursday Dec 27th 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy for St. Stephen the Protomartyr – simple holy day
Friday Dec 28th no services
Saturday Dec 29th 5 p.m. Vigil Divine Liturgy