Weekly Schedule
| Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 |
Sunday of the Holy Fathers * |
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10:00 AM |
Divine Liturgy for parish |
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following liturgy |
Fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall – everyone is invited |
| Monday, Dec. 19, 2011 |
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10:45 AM |
Divine Liturgy †Ed Reeping |
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5:30 PM |
Paraklesis |
| Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011 |
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6:30 PM |
Patristics Theology class in St. Mary’s Hall |
| Wed., Dec. 21, 2011 |
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10:45 AM |
Divine Liturgy †Carolyn Pickett |
| Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 |
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9:00 AM |
Divine Liturgy †Mary Beth Mackey |
| Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 |
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5:30 PM |
Divine Liturgy †Nicholas Luisi |
| Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011 |
Vigil of Christmas |
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8:30 PM |
Vigil Divine Liturgy for feast |
| Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011 |
Christmas, Birth of Our Lord * |
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10:00 AM |
Divine Liturgy |
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following liturgy |
fellowship in St. Mary’s Hall |
Announcements
Christmas Schedule
The Divine Liturgy for the feast of the Birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be celebrated on Saturday, December 24th at 8:30 PM and Christmas morning, Sunday, December 25th, at 10 AM. The following day, on Monday, December 26th, is the solemn feast day of the Synaxis of the Theotokos. Liturgy is scheduled for 6 PM. Tuesday, December 27th, is the simple Holy Day for St Stephen – Protomartyr. Liturgy is scheduled for 6 PM. Remember that we’re in the St. Phillips Fast through December 24th.
Christmas Gifts – Here
Gift cards for a wide selection of stores and more Christmas cards are here. We also have books, icons, and bake goods at your parish. You can find unique gifts at the St. Athanasius gift store. Save on gas by doing one-stop shopping. And buy a gas card or two while you’re here.
Thank you volunteers
Church cleaning, securing duct work, board-up of windows in old school building & meal preparation and clean-up were accomplished on Saturday, December 17. Parishioners and helpers from Franklin, Greenwood, Columbus and Martinsville did an excellent job – great teamwork. God grant you many years!
Events Calendar
- The Patristics Theology class is this Tuesday at 6:30 PM. There will be no class on December 27th.
- The next Ancient Healing Service is Wednesday, December 28 at 7 PM.
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.