December 31, 2006 Weekly Bulletin

HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH

10201 DEMOCRACY BOULEVARD

POTOMAC, MARYLAND 20854

www.holyresurrection.com

Very Reverend Father Miles Paul Zdinak - (301) 299-5120, Hall & Fax - (301) 983-0847

December 31, 2006 "Gregorian" | December 18, 2006 "Julian"

29th Sunday After Pentecost: Hebrews 11:9-10, 32-40 | Matthew 1:1-25

Services: January 1 - 7, Sundays: 10:00 a.m., Daily Liturgy:(as scheduled) 9 a.m., Eve of Feasts: 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 40th Day observance for Matthew Krizman - 8:15 a.m.

Saturday: Eve of the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord - Compline - 8:00 p.m. (Simple (meat) Abstinence)

Sunday: Feast of the Nativity of our Lord - 10:00 a.m.

Confessions can be heard on Sunday after the Divine Liturgy or prior to the Liturgy by appointment.

Holy Night Supper

The traditional Holy Night Supper will be held on Saturday, January 6, at 6:00 p.m. prior to the evening service. The traditional customs of the meal will be observed. We preserve our the Faith by sharing with our families and others the deep traditions of our belief. The tradition has a profound effect on us and our children when it is observed in its fullness. Sheets containing the traditions and customs were handed out with the bulletin. Please take the time to practice tradition with your family in your homes. Please see Father if you have any question about the tradition. There is a sign-up sheet posted in the hall for those who would like to attend the parish Holy Supper. All foods are to be Strict Fast.

Prayer List

Please keep in your prayers all those who are in

need from our parish especially:

Les Miller: Improved Health

Steve Sheftic: Healing

Rudy Kormanik: Healing & Recovery

Jason Janowick: Improved Health

Lois Erhard: Improved Health

Mary Ann Muchesko: Healing & Recovery

Ivan Pop: Improved Health

Pa–i Yvonne Lysack: Healing

Anna Hrapchak: Healing & Recovery

Carol Miller: Healing

John Kloss: Healing & Recovery

Mary Kesselak: Improved Health

Alexandra Delare: Health & Healing

Daniel Kormanik: Healing & Recovery

Iraq Talk

Daniel Timko will give a presentation about life in Iraq on Sunday, January 14. Daniel has spent time in Iraq serving in the U.S. Military. The Talk will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until 9:50. The talk is being sponsored by the Sr. ACRY.

C & D List

The new 2007 list for the C&D is now posted in the hall. Please take the time and sign up for one or two Sundays during the coming year. We would like to have each and every Sunday filled for the coming year. Thank you.

Altar Flowers

The new 2007 Altar Flower list is now posted in the hall. Please sign up if you would like to reserve the Altar Flowers of any particular Sunday. Please let Father know of the intention you would like for that particular Sunday. Thank you.

Christmas Flowers

Flowers will be needed to adorn the Church for the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord. If you would like to make a donation towards the flowers for Christmas, please see Faith Breno. Thank you & God Bless.

Congratulations

Cyndi & Nick Dzubak had a baby boy on Tuesday, December 19. Daniel Vladimir was born 6 lbs 11 oz and 19 inches. Mother and baby are doing well. They are both at home. May God to there entire family Many Years!

Christian Unity Service

The annual Christian Unity Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church located at 11200 Old Georgetown Rd in Bethesda. The service will be held on Sunday, January 21, beginning at 3:00 p.m. All are invited to attend. (More information will follow.)

ACRY Calendars

There are still some ACRY Lot-O-Luck Calendars available. Please see Sheila Hrapchak or any Sr. ACRY member to purchase one of these calendars. The proceeds go to the Diocesan Mission Fund.

Special Olympics

The Bay Plunge benefits Special Olympics. We have one Bay Plunger in our parish who will be take the plunge on January 27. Donny Boyd is raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics. If you would like to help while staying warm and dry, you can visit the Special Olympics site www.somd.org/plunge click on "Donors" then click on "Sponsor a participant" then enter Donny Boyd's name. There are several ways in which you can make a donation.

Iconastas Project

A project is in the works to put woodwork over the blue panels on each side of the Iconastas. This project will enhance the beauty of the current Iconastas and bring more continuity to the icon screen. If you would like to make a donation towards the funds to be used in completing this project, please mark an envelope with Icon Screen Project and turn it into the treasurer or place it in with your weekly donation to the Church. Thank you and God Bless.

December 17, 2006 Weekly Bulletin

HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH

10201 DEMOCRACY BOULEVARD

POTOMAC, MARYLAND 20854

www.holyresurrection.com

Very Reverend Father Miles Paul Zdinak - (301) 299-5120, Hall & Fax - (301) 983-0847

December 17, 2006  "Gregorian" | December 04, 2006  "Julian"

27th Sunday After Pentecost: Galatians 3:23-29 | Mark 5:24-34

Services:  December 18 - 23,  Sundays: 10:00 a.m., Daily Liturgy:(as scheduled)  9 a.m., Eve of Feasts: 7 p.m.

   There are no service scheduled this week.

Confessions can be heard on Sunday after the Divine Liturgy or prior to the Liturgy by appointment.

Saint Nicholas Day Luncheon

 The annual parish Saint Nicholas Day Luncheon was held last Sunday.  I would like to thank the Sunday School Teachers and students for helping to organize the event. I would also like to thank everyone who prepared dishes for the luncheon.  Also thank you to Sheila for leading the sing-a-long for the day.  Plus many thanks to Saint Nicholas for his timely visit and gifts to the children.

Holy Night Supper

 The traditional Holy Night Supper will be held on Saturday, January 6, at 6:00 p.m. prior to the evening service. The traditional customs of the meal will be observed.  There is a sign-up sheet posted in the hall for those who would like to attend.  All foods are to be Strict Fast. (no meat or dairy)

Trim The Christmas Tree

 I would like to thank the Jr. ACRY and the adult helpers for trimming the Christmas tree on December 10, following the Saint Nicholas Day Luncheon.  God Bless!

Prayer   List

 Please keep in your prayers all those who are in

need from our parish especially:

 Les Miller:  Improved Health

 Steve Sheftic: Healing

 Rudy Kormanik: Healing & Recovery

 Jason Janowick:  Improved Health

 Lois Erhard: Improved Health

 Mary Ann Muchesko: Healing & Recovery

 Ivan Pop: Improved Health

 Pa–i Yvonne Lysack: Healing

 Anna Hrapchak: Healing & Recovery

 Carol Miller: Healing

 John Kloss: Healing & Recovery

 Mary Kesselak:  Improved Health

 Alexandra Delare:  Health & Healing

 Daniel Kormanik:  Healing & Recovery

C & D List

 The new 2007 list for the C&D is now posted in the hall.  Please take the time and sign up for one or two Sundays during the coming year.  We would like to have each and every Sunday filled for the coming year.  Thank you.

 Altar Flowers

 The new 2007 Altar Flower list is now posted in the hall.  Please sign up if you would like to reserve the Altar Flowers of any particular Sunday.  Please let Father know of the intention you would like for that particular Sunday.  Thank you.

 Christmas Flowers

 Flowers will be needed to adorn the Church for the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord.  If you would like to make a donation towards the flowers for Christmas, please see Faith Breno.  Thank you & God Bless.

Thank You

 I would like to thank Fr. Joseph for being here today, as well as next Sunday, to celebrate the Divine Liturgy in my absence.  Many Years! & God Bless!

Out of Town

 Father will be away until Saturday, December  30. Please contact, for an emergency, Fr. Nectarios at: 703.629.0447, or Fr. Joseph at 703.532.8017.  A Fr. Joseph Woodill will be here today and again on Sunday, December 24.

Special Olympics

 The Bay Plunge benefits Special Olympics.  We have one Bay Plunger in our parish who will be take the plunge on January 27.  Donny Boyd is raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics.  If you would like to help while staying warm and dry you can visit the Special Olympics site www.somd.org/plunge  click on "Donors" then click on "Sponsor a participant" then enter Donny Boyd's name.  There are several ways in which you can make a donation.

Iraq Talk

 Daniel Timko will give a presentation about life in Iraq on Sunday, January 14.  Daniel has spent time in Iraq serving in the U.S. Military.  The Talk will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until 9:50.  The talk is being sponsored by the Sr. ACRY.

 ACRY Calendars

 There are still some ACRY Lot-O-Luck Calendars available.  Please see Sheila Hrapchak or any Sr. ACRY member to receive one of these calendars.  The proceeds go to the Diocesan Mission Fund.

Christian Unity Service

 The annual Christian Unity Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church located at 11200 Old Georgetown Rd in Bethesda.  The service will be held on Sunday, January 21, beginning at 3:00 p.m.  All are invited to attend.  (More information will follow.)

 

 St. John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria

 Saint John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria, was born on Cyprus in the seventh century into the family of the illustrious dignitary Epiphanius. At the wish of his parents he entered into marriage and had children. When the wife and the children of the saint died, he became a monk. He was zealous in fasting and prayer, and had great love for those around him.

 His spiritual exploits won him honor among men, and even the emperor revered him. When the Patriarchal throne of Alexandria fell vacant, the emperor Heraclius and all the clergy besieged St. John to occupy the Patriarchal throne.

 The saint worthily assumed his archpastoral service, concerning himself with the moral and dogmatic welfare of his flock. As patriarch he denounced every soul-destroying heresy, and drove out from Alexandria the Monophysite Phyllonos of Antioch.

 He considered his chief task to be charitable and to give help all those in need. At the beginning of his patriarchal service he ordered his stewards to compile a list of all the poor and downtrodden in Alexandria, which turned out to be over seven thousand men. The saint ordered that all of these unfortunates be provided for each day out of the church's treasury.

 Twice during the week, on Wednesdays and Fridays, he emerged from the doors of the patriarchal cathedral, and sitting on the church portico, he received everyone in need. He settled quarrels, helped the wronged, and distributed alms. Three times a week he visited the sick-houses, and rendered assistance to the suffering. It was during this period that the emperor Heraclius led a tremendous army against the Persian emperor Chosroes II. The Persians ravaged and burned Jerusalem, taking a multitude of captives. The holy Patriarch John gave a large portion of the church treasury for their ransom.

 The saint never refused suppliants. One day, when the saint was visiting the sick, he met a beggar and commanded that he be given six silver coins. The beggar changed his clothes, ran on ahead of the Patriarch, and again asked for alms. St. John gave him six more silver coins. When, however, the beggar sought charity a third time, and the servants began to chase the fellow away, the Patriarch ordered that he be given twelve pieces of silver, saying, "Perhaps he is Christ putting me to the test." Twice the saint gave money to a merchant that had suffered shipwreck, and a third time gave him a ship belonging to the Patriarchate and filled with grain, with which the merchant had a successful journey and repaid his obligations.

 St. John the Merciful was known for his gentle attitude towards people. Once, the saint was compelled to excommunicate two clergymen for a certain time because of some offense. One of them repented, but the other fellow became angry with the Patriarch and fell into greater sins. The saint wanted to summon him and calm him with kind words, but it slipped his mind. When he was celebrating the Divine Liturgy, the saint was suddenly reminded by the words of the Gospel: if you bring your gift to the altar and remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift before the altar ... first, be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift (Mt 5:23-24). The saint came out of the altar, called the offending clergyman to him, and falling down on his knees before him in front of all the people he asked forgiveness. The cleric, filled with remorse, repented of his sin, corrected himself, and afterwards was found worthy to be ordained to the priesthood.

 There was a time when a certain citizen insulted George, the Patriarch's nephew. George asked the saint to avenge the wrong. The saint promised to deal with the offender so that all of Alexandria would marvel at what he had done. This calmed George, and St. John began to instruct him, speaking of the necessity for meekness and humility. Then he summoned the man who insulted George. When St. John learned that the man lived in a house owned by the church, he declared that he would excuse him from paying rent for an entire year. Alexandria indeed was amazed by such a "revenge," and George learned from his uncle how to forgive offenses and to bear insults for God's sake.

 St. John, a strict ascetic and man of prayer, was always mindful of his soul, and of death. He ordered a coffin for himself, but told the craftsmen not to finish it. Instead, he would have them come each feastday and ask if it was time to finish the work.

 St. John was persuaded to accompany the governor Nicetas on a visit to the emperor in Constantinople. While on his way to visit the earthly king, he dreamed of a resplendent man who said to him, "The King of Kings summons you." He sailed to his native island of Cyprus, and died at Amanthos, the saint peacefully fell asleep in the Lord (616-620).

December 10, 2006 Weekly Bulletin

HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH

10201 DEMOCRACY BOULEVARD

POTOMAC, MARYLAND 20854

www.holyresurrection.com

Very Reverend Father Miles Paul Zdinak - (301) 299-5120, Hall & Fax - (301) 983-0847

December 10, 2006 "Gregorian" | November 27, 2006 "Julian"

26th Sunday After Pentecost: Ephesians 5:9-19 | Luke 12:16-21

Services: December 11-16, Sundays: 10:00 a.m., Daily Liturgy:(as scheduled) 9 a.m., Eve of Feasts: 7 p.m.

Wednesday: Moleben to Saint Nicholas - 7:00 p.m.

Confessions can be heard on Sunday after the Divine Liturgy or prior to the Liturgy by appointment.

Saint Nicholas Day Luncheon

The annual parish Saint Nicholas Day Luncheon is today, following the Divine Liturgy. A "pot-luck" meal will be served in the hall. Perhaps there will be a special visit from Saint Nicholas. All are invited and welcome to celebrate this festal commemoration

Trim The Christmas Tree

The Jr. ACRY will be trimming the Christmas tree today, following the Saint Nicholas Day Celebration. All are welcome to lend a hand.

Prayer List

Please keep in your prayers all those who are in

need from our parish especially:

Les Miller: Improved Health

Steve Sheftic: Healing

Rudy Kormanik: Healing & Recovery

Jason Janowick: Improved Health

Lois Erhard: Improved Health

Mary Ann Muchesko: Healing & Recovery

Ivan Pop: Improved Health

Pañi Yvonne Lysack: Healing

Anna Hrapchak: Healing & Recovery

Carol Miller: Healing

John Kloss: Healing & Recovery

Mary Kesselak: Improved Health

Alexandra Delare: Health & Healing

Daniel Kormanik: Healing & Recovery

Eternal Memory

The Very Reverend Protopresbyter Peter Buletza fell asleep in the Lord on December 8. Father Buletza, who was 88, lived in retirement in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Father will lie-in-state in St. John's Church in Perth Amboy on Monday, December 11, where the Priest's Burial Service will be celebrated at 7 PM. Funeral Liturgy is in St. John's Church on Tuesday, December 12 at 10 AM.

C & D List

The new 2007 list for the C&D is now posted in the hall. Please take the time and sign up for one or two Sundays during the coming year. We would like to have each and every Sunday filled for the coming year. Thank you.

Altar Flowers

The new 2007 Altar Flower list is now posted in the hall. Please sign up if you would like to reserve the Altar Flowers of any particular Sunday. Please let Father know of the intention you would like for that particular Sunday. Thank you.

New Calendars

The 2007 Church calendars are available in the hall.

Christmas Flowers

Flowers will be needed to adorn the Church for the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord. If you would like to make a donation towards the flowers for Christmas, please see Faith Breno. Thank you & God Bless.

Special Olympics

The Bay Plunge benefits Special Olympics. We have one Bay Plunger in our parish who will be take the plunge on January 27. Donny Boyd is raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics. If you would like to help while staying warm and dry you can visit the Special Olympics site www.somd.org/plunge click on "Donors" then click on "Sponsor a participant" then enter Donny Boyd's name. There are several ways in which you can make a donation.

Turning Points

Turning Points is an organization that aids abused families. During the festive season of our Lord's Nativity we need to extend our kindness to the little one who are suffering for no fault of their own. Tim Dzubak will be taking donations to bring some joy to these little ones and their families. The gifts purchased with your donations will be taken to the "Safe House" where these families are staying.

Ripidia

In the sanctuary are ceremonial fans called Ripidia On them are little icons of the six-winged Seraphim. They recall both the cherubic images placed around the original Ark of the Covenant (see Exodus 25) and the constant presence of the Seraphim at the throne of God in Heaven. the ripidia are made in the shape of cherubs, in order to suggest an analogy between angels and the servers, since angels also are but "serving spirits." The set was given to us by the Nativity of the Lord.

Iraq Talk

Daniel Timko will give a presentation about life in Iraq on Sunday, January 14. Daniel has spent time in Iraq serving in the U.S. Military. The Talk will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until 9:50. The talk is being sponsored by the Sr. ACRY.

Out of Town

Father will be away beginning this Friday, until Saturday, Dec. 30. Father will be at the Deacons Retreat then out in Indiana. Please contact, for an emergency, Fr. Nectarios at: 703.629.0447, or Fr. Joseph at 703.532.8017. A priest will be here on Sundays, Dec. 17 & 24.

December 3, 2006 Weekly Bulletin

HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH

10201 DEMOCRACY BOULEVARD

POTOMAC, MARYLAND 20854

www.holyresurrection.com

Very Reverend Father Miles Paul Zdinak - (301) 299-5120, Hall & Fax - (301) 983-0847

December 03, 2006 "Gregorian" | November 20, 2006 "Julian"

25th Sunday After Pentecost: Ephesians 4:1-6 | Luke 10:25-37

Services: December 4-9, Sundays: 10:00 a.m., Daily Liturgy:(as scheduled) 9 a.m., Eve of Feasts: 7 p.m.

Monday: Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple - 9:00 a.m.

Confessions can be heard on Sunday after the Divine Liturgy or prior to the Liturgy by appointment.

HOLIDAY BAKE SALE WRAPS UP

After baking on four Saturdays throughout the fall, the last of the rolls and breads for the Holiday Bake were wrapped on November 11th. With the direction of co-chairs, Tish Brush and Caryl Strauss, the team of volunteers made a grand total of 657 delicious nut, poppy and apricot rolls and 60 breads. Customers (outside of our church family) ordered 500 rolls and 43 breads. Our thanks to everyone who helped on Saturday bake days, donated lunches for the crews, purchased supplies, helped weigh and package the kolbassi, or distributed the orders to customers and parishioners. Their names have been listed in the Bulletin after each bake day. It took a tremendous effort and cooperation among parishioners to achieve this successful fund-raiser for the church's operating budget.

Fall Holiday Bake

Individuals are needed today to assist with the pick-up of orders. Please see Rose Plowchin or Tish Brush. Thank you

Prayer List

Please keep in your prayers all those who are in

need from our parish especially:

Les Miller: Improved Health

Steve Sheftic: Healing

Rudy Kormanik: Healing & Recovery

Jason Janowick: Improved Health

Lois Erhard: Improved Health

Mary Ann Muchesko: Healing & Recovery

Ivan Pop: Improved Health

Pañi Yvonne Lysack: Healing

Anna Hrapchak: Healing & Recovery

Carol Miller: Healing

Michael Buchko: Healing

John Kloss: Healing & Recovery

Mary Kesselak: Improved Health

Alexandra Delare: Health & Healing

Daniel Kormanik: Healing & Recovery

Eternal Memory

Matthew Krizman, Pañi Elizabeth's Father, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, November 25. He was buried from The Descent of the Holy Spirit Church in Schererville, Indiana. Please keep him and his family in your prayer. Eternal be his memory.

JR. ACRY Thanksgiving Bake Sale

The Jr. ACRY would like to thank everyone who made items for the bake sale. Also much thanks to everyone who purchased items for the sale. The proceeds go to benefit the Jr. ACRY.

Historic Meeting

Pope Benedict XVI traveled to Constantinople for a meeting with His All-Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew from November 28 to December 1. Please keep this historic meeting in your prayers that it has proven to be beneficial to the unity desired by the two Churches. Also pray for all those traveling from this historic event.

Reguilded Candles Holders

The candle holders on the Altar and table of preparation have been reguiled. These refurbished items are now in place on the Altar and side table. I would like to thank Tom & Ann Thear for donating to this project so it could be accomplished. God Bless and Many Year!

Congratulations

John and Sangeeta Antonishek had a baby boy on Thursday, November 30. Zachary Keith was born at Holy Cross Hospital at 8 lbs 3.7 oz and 20.5 inches. Both Mother and baby are doing well. They are both at home. Many Years!

Saint Nicholas Day Luncheon

The annual parish Saint Nicholas Day Luncheon will be held Sunday, December 10, following the Divine Liturgy. A "pot-luck" meal will be served in the hall. Perhaps there will be a special visit from Saint Nicholas. The children will also sing some songs of the season in a parish sing-a-long. There is a sign-up sheet posted in the hall for those who wish to attend. All are invited and welcome to celebrate this festal commemoration

Trim The Christmas Tree

The Jr. ACRY will be trimming the Christmas tree either on December 10, following the Saint Nicholas Day Celebration. The date will be determined today at a Jr. ACRY meeting following the service.

Christmas Flowers

Flowers will be needed to adorn the Church for the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord. If you would like to make a donation towards the flowers for Christmas, please see Faith Breno. Thank you & God Bless.

New Calendars

The 2007 Church calendars are available in the hall. I would like to thank Total Electric and the Homick family for again sponsoring the calendars.

ACRY Cookie Sale

The Sr. ACRY would like to thank everyone who help make the annual Cookie Sale a success. Thank you and God Bless.

November 26, 2006 Weekly Bulletin

Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church SUNDAY, NOV 26:

Saint Nicholas Day Luncheon

The annual parish Saint Nicholas Day Luncheon will be held Sunday, December 10, following the Divine Liturgy. A “pot-luck” meal will be served, and there is a sign-up sheet posted in the hall for those who wish to attend. All are invited and welcome to celebrate this festal commemoration.

New Calendars

The 2007 Church calendars are available in the hall, courtesy of Total Electric and the Homick family.

ACRY Cookie Sale

The Sr. ACRY will have its annual Cookie Sale on Saturday, Dec. 2. FOR THOSE BAKING COOKIES, PLEASE BRING THEM TO THE CHURCH HALL NO LATER THAN 8:30 ON SATURDAY MORNING. Volunteers will also be needed to help on the day of the sale. Please see Sheila Hrapchak or Irene Dzubak for details.

Historic Meeting

Pope Benedict XVI will travel to Constantinople for a meeting with His All-Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew from November 28 to December 1. We also have a group going from our Diocese being led by Fr. Nectarios Trevino. Please keep this historic meeting in your prayers that it prove to be beneficial to the unity desired by the two Churches. Also pray for all those traveling and participating in this historic event.

Advent Fast

Tuesday, November 28 marks the beginning of the Advent Fast according to the “Old Calendar.”

Prayer List

Please keep in your prayers all those who are in need from our parish especially:

Les Miller Pañi Yvonne Lysack

Steve Sheftic Ivan Pop

Rudy Kormanik Anna Hrapchak

Jason Janowick Carol Miller

Lois Erhard Michael Buchko

Mary Ann Muchesko Mary Kesselak

John Kloss Alexandra Delare

The newly departed servant, Matthew Krizman (Father of Pani Elizabeth)

Pani’s father fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, and Funeral services will be held on Monday at the church in Schererville, IN. Fr. Miles and the children expect to return later this week, and Pani will remain in Indiana to help take care of the many details which follow.

The address of Pani Elizabeth’s family in Hammond, Indiana, for those of you wishing to send cards, is:

6631 Arizona Avenue, Hammond, IN 46323

Bulletin, September 24, 2006

HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH

10201 DEMOCRACY BOULEVARD

POTOMAC, MARYLAND 20854

www.holyresurrection.com

Very Reverend Father Miles Paul Zdinak - (301) 299-5120, Hall & Fax - (301) 983-0847

September 24, 2006 “Gregorian” | September 11, 2006 “Julian”

15th Sunday After Pentecost: Galatians 6:11-18 | John 3:13-17

Services: September 25-30, Sundays: 10:00 a.m., Daily Liturgy:(as scheduled) 9 a.m., Eve of Feasts: 7 p.m.

Tuesday: Vesperal Liturgy for the Feast of the Elevation of the Life Giving Cross - 7:00 p.m.

Confessions can be heard on Sunday after the Divine Liturgy or prior to the Liturgy by appointment.

Fall Holiday Bake

The first baking date is next Saturday, September 30. Please volunteer today by signing the sheet on the bulletin board in the hall. If you have questions about what you can do or the time, talk to Rose Plowchin, the volunteer coordinator. There is something for everyone to do. The deadline to order baked items is October 15. Order forms are available in the hall.

Prayer List

Please keep in your prayers all those who are in

need from our parish especially:

Les Miller: Improved Health

Steve Sheftic: Healing

Rudy Kormanik: Healing & Recovery

Jason Janowick: Improved Health

Lois Erhard: Improved Health & Recovery

Elaine Buchko: Healing & Recovery

Mary Ann Muchesko: Healing & Recovery

Ivan Pop: Improved Health

Pañi Yvonne Lysack: Healing

Anna Hrapchak: Healing & Recovery

Carol Miller: Healing

Ronald Koval: Healing & Recovery

St. Thomas Holding Annual Yard Sale

Our deanery parish of Saint Thomas the Apostle in Waldorf, MD, will be holding its annual yard sale this Fall, on October 14 with the rain date of October 28. The sale benefits the parish building fund. Please consider donating your cast-offs again this year (but no clothing, please). Low on inventory? Ask your neighbors! Bring your items along on Sundays, or if they're too many or too large, call Steve or Nancy Hall at (301) 627-4676 to arrange for a pick-up at your convenience. September 24 is the cut-off date for donations. Thanks for your support.

Jr. ACRY

The Jr. ACRY had their election of officers last Sunday at their meeting.

The new Officers of the parish ACRY Chapter are:

President Alex Krynitsky

Past President Rachel Koval

Vice President Stephanie Krynitsky

Treasurer Alex Breno

Secretary Philip Breno

Publicity Directors Angela Sudik

Paul Zdinak

The new officers took the oath of office today during the Liturgy. God Grant them Many Years!

Sr. ACRY

The nationally sponsored ACRY Lots-O-Luck Calendars are available. Proceeds aid the Diocesan Mission Fund. Please see Sheila Hrapchak for the calendars.

Recycling

Remember to take empty candles home to recycle.

Bagged Lunches

The Social Concerns Committee will be making up bagged lunches on Sunday, October 01, following the Divine Liturgy. The lunches will be for the homeless shelter in Rockville. We can help support the local homeless shelter in this way by aiding the shelter in supplying for the daily needs of those they minister to each day. Everyone is invited to help with this project. Please see Georgene Ammon if you have any questions about the project.

ACRY Annual

Sponsors are being gathered for the 2007 ACRY Annual. If you would like to be a Patron or Booster or have your business place an ad in the Annual, please see a member of the ACRY.

Jr. ACRY

Jr. ACRY will be going to Homestead Farm in Poolesville on October 08, after the Liturgy. The farm has a corn maze, hay rides, and farm animals. Everyone is welcome to come along for the fun.

Icon Workshop

Colette Kalvesmaki who has taught iconography for fourteen years will be offering workshops in September and October. The first at Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and the second at Nativity of our Lord in Manassas, V.A. The dates and details are listed on a flyer posted in the hall.

Parish Council Meeting

The Parish Council will have a meeting today.

ACRY Encounter

This year's Youth Encounter Weekend is November 10-12, being held at Camp Nazareth. The Encounter is sponsored by the National JR. ACRY, and it is open to all diocesan youth and friends ages 8-18. The weekend's activities will include time for prayer, spiritual learning, recreation, arts and crafts and more. The cost is $50 per person. For more information, please email Rachel Pribish crzysox17@yahoo.com. To register please email Amy Oblinsky, National Junior ACRY Advisor alo2474@comcast.net.

Thank You

On behalf of the Clergy Association I would like to thank Ray & Georgene Ammon and Marge Tomasevich for preparing and serving the luncheon for the September Clergy Meeting. God Bless.

Financial Report For Sunday

September 17, 2006

Weekly Offering--------------------------- 1,195.00

Candles--------------------------------------- 334.00

Dues------------------------------------------ 130.00

Church Rental-------------------------------- 150.00

Improvement Fund---------------------------- 30.00

Mortgage Reduction Fund------------------- 185.00

Grocery Fund---------------------------------- 32.00

Total----------------------------------------- 2056.00

Altar Candles

Happy Birthday Blessings to Granddaughter Stephanie Kovacs, Love Baba & Grandpa

Altar Flowers

Happy Birthday Blessings to Granddaughter Stephanie Kovacs, Love Baba & Grandpa

Eternal Light

Happy Birthday Blessings Martha with All My Love Rudy

Vigil Candles

Health

1+Healing & Recovery Metropolitan Nicholas-Love Tom & Ann

1+Healing & Recovery Tom-Love Ann

1+Healing & Recovery Granddaughter Becky-Love Baba & Dedi

1+Healing & Recovery Brother Fr. Ronald-Love Tom & Ann

1+Healing & Recovery Sister Mary-Love Tom & Ann

1+Healing & Recovery Dena & Glen Feagley-Love Tom & Ann

1+Healing & Recovery Martha, Rudy, & Karen-Tom & Ann

1+Healing & Recovery Les Miller-Love Tom & Ann

1+Healing & Recovery Carol Miller-Love Tom & Ann

1+Healing & Recovery Mary Kesselak-Love Tom & Ann

1+Healing & Recovery Fred, Barbara & Matthew Muhlenberg-Love Tom & Ann

1+Healing & Recovery Steve Sheftic-Love Tom & Ann

1+Healing & Recovery Elaine Buchko-Tom & Ann

1+Healing & Recovery Mary Kraynok-Tom & Ann

1+Mom Kraynok-John & Sheila

1+Mom Hrapchak-John & Sheila

1+Les Miller-John & Sheila

1+Steve & Grace Sheftic-John & Sheila

1+Kormanik Family-John & Sheila

1+Boyd Family-John & Sheila

1+Tom & Ann Thear-John & Sheila

1+Mike & Elaine Buchko-John & Sheila

1+Mary Ann Muchesko-John & Sheila

1+Lois Erhard-John & Sheila

1+Rose Zdinak-John & Sheila

1+Steve-Grace Nov 12

1+& Healing Irene Dzubak-The Kormanik’s

1+& Healing Tom & Ann Thear-The Kormanik’s

1+& Healing John Hudack-The Kormanik’s

1+& Healing Steve Sheftic-The Kormanik’s

1+& Healing Mary Kesselak-The Kormanik’s

1+& Healing Anna Hrapchak-The Kormanik’s

1+& Healing Elaine Buchko-The Kormanik’s

1+Mary Ann Muchesko-The Kormanik’s

1+& Healing Mike Hall-The Kormanik’s

1+& Healing Mary Kraynok-The Kormanik’s

1+Karen-Mom & Dad

1+Dave-Mom & Dad

1+Mary Mihelcic-Chris Hudack

1+Mike & Mary Strongosky-Chris Hudack

1+Kay Surak-Chris Hudack

1+Helen Crowley-Chris Hudack

1+Anne Petronick-Chris Hudack

1+Rudy, Martha, & Karen-Chris & John Hudack

1+Elaine Buchko-Chris & John Hudack

1+Steve & Grace Sheftic-Chris & John Hudack

1+Mary Kesselak-Chris & John Hudack

1+Mary Kraynok-Chris & John Hudack

1+Lois Erhard-Marge Tomasevich

1+Elaine Buchko-Marge Tomasevich

1+Mary Ann Muchesko-Marge Tomasevich

1+Rudy, Martha, & Karen-Marge Tomasevich

1+Carol & Les Miller-Marge Tomasevich

1+Savannah, Chloe, Caroline, Christopher, Natalie, & Cole-Grandparents

Health

1+Our Families-Breno Family

1+Cyndi & Baby-Breno Family

1+Mary Ann Muchesko-Marie & Michael Skasko

1+Elaine Buchko-Marie & Michael Skasko

1+& Safe Return Jonathan Hill-Cyndi Dzubak & Family March 2007

1+Parents/Grandparents Michael & Elaine-Love Alex, Melanie, Jonathan, & Stephanie

1+Parents/Grandparents John & Katherine-Love Alex, Melanie, Jonathan, & Stephanie

1+Mom, Dad, & Karen-Love, Michele, Dave, David, & Daniel

1+Mom, Dad-Love, Michele, Dave, David, & Daniel

1+Nonnie & Papa-Love Michael III

1+Mom & Dad-Love Michael, Jr.

1+Mother/Baba-Mark, Marie, Angela, & Stephen

1+Ma/Nana-Mark, Marie, Angela, & Stephen

1+Tom & Ann Thear-Mark, Marie, Angela, & Stephen

1+Terri Pearson-Mark, Marie, Angela, & Stephen

1+Robin Beard-Mark, Marie, Angela, & Stephen

1+Healing Dad -Fr. Miles & Pañi Liz

1+Healing Grandpap-Paul & Juliana

1+Mom/Grandma-Fr. Miles, Liz, Paul, & Juliana

1+Healing Aunt Mary-Fr. Miles, Liz, Paul, & Juliana

1+Dad-Theresa Krizman

In Loving Memory

1+Mother and Daddy-Carol and Les 2006

1+Pañi Jeannette-Fallons 2006

1+John Luchok-Fallons 2006

1+Sister-in-law Pañi Dolores-Love Tom & Ann

1+Brother John & Sister-in-law Dorothy-Love Tom & Ann

1+Sister-in-law Helen & Son George David-Love Tom & Ann

1+Mike Koshuta-Love Tom & Ann

1+Bob Tobin-Love Tom & Ann

1+Ed Kraynok-Love Tom & Ann

1+Mark & Andy Kesselak-Love Tom & Ann

1+Charles Hrapchak-John & Sheila

1+Evelyn Hrapchak-John & Sheila

1+Dad Kraynok-John & Sheila

1+Sue Hnat-John & Sheila

1+Parents-Chris Hudack

1+Eben Trevino-Chris & John Hudack

1+Grandpa Stephen Fedornock on the anniversary of his falling asleep in the Lord-Breno Family

1+Mary Skasko-Marie & Michael Skasko

1+Eleanor Skasko-Marie & Michael Skasko

1+Grandma & Grandpa-Love Michael, Jr. & Michael III

1+Gram & Grampy-Love Michael, Jr. & Michael III

1+Uncle Dan-Love Michael, Jr. & Michael III

1+Uncle Mike-Love Michael, Jr. & Michael III

1+Rosemary-Love Michael, Jr. & Michael III

1+Gram-Charlie, Debi, Jacob, & Joey

Birthday Blessings

1+Ray-Georgene

1+Stephanie Kovacs-Love, Aunt Michele, Uncle Dave, David, & Daniel

1+Mom Kormanik-Love, Michele, Dave, David, & Daniel

1+Mom/Grandma-Charlie, Debi, Jacob, & Joey

1+Bryan Kost-Charlie, Debi, Jacob, & Joey

1+Debi Myers-Mark, Marie, Angela, & Stephen

Special Intentions

1+John & Sheila-Tom & Ann

1+Rose Zdinak-Tom & Ann

1+Dolores & John Acurio-Love Tom & Ann

1+Nephew George, & son Alexander, 9th Birthday-Love Uncle Tom & Aunt Anna

1+Godson Justin, God’s Safety & Protection-Love Godfather Tom & Godmother Ann

1+Fr. Miles & Family-Love Tom & Ann

1+Irene Dzubak-Tom & Ann

1+Chris & John Hudack-Tom & Ann

1+Mark, Marie, Angela, & Stephen-Tom & Ann

1+Fr. Miles & Family-John & Sheila

1+Fr. Nectarios & Pañi Diane-John & Sheila

1+Fr. Edgington & Family-John & Sheila

1+Fr. Wyborski & Family-John & Sheila

1+Delare Family-John & Sheila

1+Parish College Students-John & Sheila

1+Chris & Aaron-John & Sheila

1+Sisters of the Desert-John & Sheila

1+Irene Dzubak-The Kormanik’s

1+John & Sheila-The Kormanik’s

1+John & Chris-The Kormanik’s

1+Marge Tomasevich-The Kormanik’s

1+Rose Plowchin-The Kormanik’s

2+Chris Hudack

1+Illiano Family-Breno Family

1+Chris & Kids-Breno Family

1+Mother/Grandmother Elaine-Love Alex, Melanie, Jonathan, & Stephanie

1+Mother/Grandmother Katherine-Love Alex, Melanie, Jonathan, & Stephanie

1+David-Love, Mom

In Sympathy

1+Father & Pañi Nectarios-Chris & John Hudack

Thank You

1+Father Miles-Chris Hudack

Safe Travel

1+Chrysa-Love Mom & Dad

1+Liz & Jessica-Breno Family

The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

September 8/21

Tropar in the Fourth Tone

Your birth, O Theotokos, brought joy to the whole world, for from you dawned the sun of righteousness, Christ our God. Freeing us from the curse, He gave us His blessings. Abolishing death, He granted us eternal life.

Kontak in the Fourth Tone

In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life."

According to the ancient tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was born of barren and aged parents, Joachim and Anna, about the year 16 or 17 before the birth of Christ. Joachim was descended from the royal line of David, of the tribe of Judah. Anna was of the priestly tribe of Levi, a daughter of the priest Matthan and Mary, his wife.