Bulletin December 30, 2007

HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH

A Parish of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese--Ecumenical Patriarchate

10201 Democracy Blvd Potomac, MD 20854

Fr. Peter Zarynow, Pastor (cell phone:301-367-9051] ( frzarynow@gmail.com )

Rectory Phone: 301-299-5120 Church Hall/Fax 301-983-0847

Web: www.holyresurrection.com

Sunday 30 December 2007

Thirty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday of the Forefathers

Prophet Daniel

Epistle: Colossians 3:4-11

Gospel: Luke 14:16-24

Tone Six

The Schedule of Divine Services for the Week is as Follows:

30 Dec. (SUN) 31^st Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday School 9:00am

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00am

Coffee Social to follow

06 Jan. (SUN) 32^nd Sunday after Pentecost/Eve of the Nativity

Sunday School 9:00am

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00am

No Coffee Social scheduled for today

Holy Night Supper 5:00pm

Compline on the Eve of the Nativity of Christ 7:00pm

07 Jan. (Mon) FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST

Singing of Carols 9:45am

Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great 10:00am

Christmas Coffee Social to follow

Announcements:

Confessions will be heard on Sunday mornings from 9:15-9:45am and by appointment. All faithful are encouraged to come to the Sacrament every 8 weeks, on average, to help maintain spiritual health. This is especially for those who frequently “with Faith and with Love come forward” to receive the Body and Blood of Christ! [NOTE: final opportunity to have your Confession heard before Christmas will be after Divine Services on Christmas Eve. Confessions will not be heard on Christmas Day, no exceptions.]

A reminder that we are in the season of the Pre-Nativity (Advent) Fast. All fasting guidelines apply.

There is no coffee social scheduled for next Sunday. Please keep this in mind. Volunteers are asked to help set the hall for the Holy Night Supper later in the day.

The annual Parish family Hoy Night Supper is scheduled for Sunday 6 January at 5pm. A signup sheet is posted on the bulletin board for the Pot Luck. Any help that can be offered as to the set up for the hall would be appreciated. Please Note: Because Christmas falls on a Sunday, it is not a Strict Fast Day. Only a regular meat fast is required, though all are encouraged to still make the foods traditional to the Holy Night Supper.

LAST CALL: Please hand in Poinsettia donation slips are due TODAY! Slips should be handed into Faith Breno. Donations will be listed in the Christmas edition of the bulletin. There are extra slips available in the hall. Also due today are all candle donations for Christmas.

”Lots-O-Luck calendars” for 2008 [The National ACRY fundraiser], will be offered for sale from now until early January.

Cost is $25 each. See Sheila to purchase them.

Church Wall Calendars are available in the hall on the table at the bottom of the stairs. Please take as many as you need, but not more. If you know someone who needs a calendar, but cannot make it to church, please take one for them.

Pan-Orthodox Christian Singles will have their next gathering on Saturday 12 January 2008. Directions to the event and party agenda are available on the parish hall info. table.

Excuse notes for Christmas Day, Monday 7 January, are available in the hall for our elementary, middle school and high school students. Parents need only fill in the student’s name and sign.

Appointment request forms for home blessings are available in the parish hall. Please fill out the form and place it in the collection basket as soon as possible. The forms will be returned to Father. Besides the forms, you may call the rectory to make an appointment. Thank you.

Please keep in your prayers Fr. Karl Kish, who is going to the Middle East for a few weeks, beginning on 1 January. He will be going to serve post Christmas Services for our troops stationed in the desert. May God grant him safe travel and bring him home safely! Mnohaja L’ita! Many Years!

Please pray for the following: Metropolitan NICHOLAS, Fr. Ronald Hazuda, Fr. Stephen Dutko, Fr. Kenneth Bachofsky, Fr. Stephen Jula, Fr. David Wine, Fr. David Smoley, Fr. Lawrence Barriger, Fr. Paul Herbert, Fr. Milorad Milosevich, Fr. Paul Stoll, Pani Yvonne Lysack, Pani Kathy Dutko, Ed ‘Skeets’ Williams, Les Miller, Steve Sheftic, Rudy Kormanik, Jason Janowick, Lois Erhard, MaryAnn Muchesko, Ivan Pop, Carol Miller, John Kloss, Mary Kesselak, Marge Chica, Michael Hall, Ronald Koval, Cindy Russell, Mary Matuga, Elaine Buchko, Dorothy Sudik, Amanda Matyok & son, Ann Dahulich, Dolores Boyal, Jody Springman, Pauline Kopchak, Anthony Rich, Erin Rich, Dorothy Mastronicola, Nicholas Yacko, Olga Shurkala, Mildred Bartko, PaňiMatka Anna Ivana & baby, Savannah and Caroline Boyd, Taina Ferguson, Jim Brown, Paňi Jodi Moriak & baby, Laura Detweiler, Maryann Gohr , Angie Walli

May the Lord Jesus Christ touch them with His Healing Hand!

Bulletin December 23, 2008

HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH

A Parish of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese--Ecumenical Patriarchate

10201 Democracy Blvd Potomac, MD 20854

Fr. Peter Zarynow, Pastor (cell phone:301-367-9051] ( frzarynow@gmail.com )

Rectory Phone: 301-299-5120 Church Hall/Fax 301-983-0847

Web: www.holyresurrection.com

Sunday 23 December 2007

Thirtieth Sunday after Pentecost

Martyr Mennas

Epistle: Colossians 3:4-11

Gospel: Luke 18:18-27

Tone Five

The Schedule of Divine Services for the Week is as Follows:

23 Dec. (SUN) 30^th Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday School 9:00am

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00am

Coffee Social to follow

30 Dec. (SUN) 31^st Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday School 9:00am

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00am

Coffee Social to follow

Announcements:

Confessions will be heard on Sunday mornings from 9:15-9:45am and by appointment. All faithful are encouraged to come to the Sacrament every 8 weeks, on average, to help maintain spiritual health. This is especially for those who frequently “with Faith and with Love come forward” to receive the Body and Blood of Christ! [NOTE: final opportunity to have your Confession heard before Christmas will be after Divine Services on Christmas Eve. Confessions will not be heard on Christmas Day, no exceptions.]

A reminder that we are in the season of the Pre-Nativity (Advent) Fast. All fasting guidelines apply.

Welcome to Fr. Karl Kish, currently assigned to Bethesda Naval Hospital & his family and to Fr. Deacon William Friedel from St. Michael Orthodox Church in Youngstown, OH. We thank them for coming and celebrating the Liturgy with us this morning. May God grant to His servants, PRIEST KARL ANDREW & DEACON WILLIAM, many years of Peace, Health, Happiness and Salvation! Mnohaja L’ita!

LAST CALL: Please hand in Poinsettia donation slips no later than 30 December. Slips should be handed into Faith Breno. Donations will be listed in the Christmas edition of the bulletin. There are extra slips available in the hall.

Pledge Sheets for 2008 are due today. If you lost your sheet, there are more available in the parish hall. These sheets help the Council prepare the budget for the coming year. If you have any questions see either Mike Buchko or Dan Breno.

”Lots-O-Luck calendars” for 2008 [The National ACRY fundraiser], will be offered for sale from now until early January.

Cost is $25 each. See Sheila to purchase them.

Church Wall Calendars are available in the hall on the table at the bottom of the stairs. Please take as many as you need, but not more. If you know someone who needs a calendar, but cannot make it to church, please take one for them.

The annual Parish family Hoy Night Supper is scheduled for Sunday 6 January at 5pm. A signup sheet is posted on the bulletin board for the Pot Luck. Any help that can be offered as to the set up for the hall would be appreciated.

Pan-Orthodox Christian Singles will have their next gathering on Saturday 12 January 2008. Directions to the event and party agenda are available on the parish hall info. table.

Excuse note for Christmas Day, Monday 7 January, are available in the hall for our elementary, middle school and high school students. Parents need only fill in the student’s name and sign.

Appointment requests for home blessings are available in the parish hall. Please fill out the form and place it in the collection basket as soon as possible. The forms will be returned to Father. Thank you.

“A Note of Thanks…”

Thank you to all of the parish family of Holy Resurrection for all of your prayers, candles and cards during my recent surgery and recovery. I still have a way to go, so please continue to pray for me. May God bless you for your kindness!

Love, Taina Ferguson

Please pray for the following: Metropolitan NICHOLAS, Fr. Ronald Hazuda, Fr. Stephen Dutko, Fr. Kenneth Bachofsky, Fr. Stephen Jula, Fr. David Wine, Fr. David Smoley, Fr. Lawrence Barriger, Fr. Paul Herbert, Fr. Milorad Milosevich, Fr. Paul Stoll, Pani Yvonne Lysack, Pani Kathy Dutko, Ed ‘Skeets’ Williams, Les Miller, Steve Sheftic, Rudy Kormanik, Jason Janowick, Lois Erhard, MaryAnn Muchesko, Ivan Pop, Carol Miller, John Kloss, Mary Kesselak, Marge Chica, Michael Hall, Ronald Koval, Cindy Russell, Mary Matuga, Elaine Buchko, Dorothy Sudik, Amanda Matyok & son, Ann Dahulich, Dolores Boyal, Jody Springman, Pauline Kopchak, Anthony Rich, Erin Rich, Dorothy Mastronicola, Nicholas Yacko, Olga Shurkala, Mildred Bartko, PaňiMatka Anna Ivana & baby, Savannah and Caroline Boyd, Taina Ferguson, Jim Brown, Paňi Jodi Moriak & baby, Laura Detweiler, Maryann Gohr , Angie Walli

May the Lord Jesus Christ touch them with His Healing Hand!

REMINDER: Candle donations for the Feast of the Nativity (7 Jan.) must be handed in by Sunday 30 December if you want them listed in the Christmas edition of the Bulletin.

Bulletin December 16, 2007

HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH

A Parish of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese--Ecumenical Patriarchate

10201 Democracy Blvd Potomac, MD 20854

Fr. Peter Zarynow, Pastor (cell phone:301-367-9051] ( frzarynow@gmail.com )

Rectory Phone: 301-299-5120 Church Hall/Fax 301-983-0847

Web: www.holyresurrection.com

Sunday 16 December 2007

Twenty-ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Prophet Sophonias

Epistle: Colossians 3:12-16 (Sunday) Hebrews 13:17-21 (St. Nicholas)

Gospel: Luke 17:12-19 (Sunday) Luke 6:17-23 (St. Nicholas)

Tone Four

The Schedule of Divine Services for the Week is as Follows:

16 Dec. (SUN) 29^th Sunday after Pentecost

Parish Celebration of St. Nicholas Day

Sunday School 9:00am

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10am

St. Nicholas Day Luncheon/Sunday School Program to follow

Jr. & Sr. ACRY Church Decorating

19 Dec. (Wed) St. Nicholas Day/Advent Service

Moleben to St. Nicholas 7:00pm

23 Dec. (SUN) 30^th Sunday after Pentecost/2^nd Sunday before Nativity

Sunday School 9:00am

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00am

Coffee Social to follow

Announcements:

Confessions will be heard on Sunday mornings from 9:15-9:45am and by appointment. All faithful are encouraged to come to the Sacrament every 8 weeks, on average, to help maintain spiritual health. This is especially for those who frequently “with Faith and with Love come forward” to receive the Body and Blood of Christ!

A reminder that we are in the season of the Pre-Nativity (Advent) Fast. All fasting guidelines apply.

Deepest sympathies are extended to Lois Erhard & family on the ‘falling asleep in the Lord’ of her aunt +Mildred Sukal. Funeral services were held last week at St. Nicholas Church, Homestead. May God grant rest to the soul of His newly-departed handmaiden, +MILDRED and may her memory be Eternal!

Please hand in Poinsettia donation slips no later than 30 December. Slips should be handed into Faith Breno. Donations will be listed in the Christmas edition of the bulletin. There are extra slips available in the hall

Do not forget the 2008 Pledge sheets. If you lost yours there are more available in the hall. Please have them in by no later than 23 December. If you have any questions see either Mike Buchko or Dan Breno.

For your Christmas table: extra strong homemade horseradish. Cost is $5.50/16oz. jar + shipping (shipping cost will not be known until order arrives). To order, please see Fr. Peter after Divine Services. Last day to order is 16 December.

”Lots-O-Luck calendars” for 2008 [The National ACRY fundraiser], will be offered for sale from now until early January.

Cost is $25 each. See Sheila to purchase them.

Church Wall Calendars are available in the hall on the table at the bottom of the stairs. Please take as many as you need, but not more. If you know someone who needs a calendar, but cannot make it to church, please take one for them.

The annual Parish family Hoy Night Supper is scheduled for Sunday 6 January at 5pm. A signup sheet is posted on the bulletin board for the Pot Luck. Any help that can be offered as to the set up for the hall would be appreciated.

Pan-Orthodox Christian Singles will have their next gathering on Saturday 12 January 2008. Directions to the event and party agenda are available on the parish hall info. table.

There are empty candle cylinders on the top of the stairs. We need parishioners to take a box or two each week for recycling. Thank you.

Thanks are extended to Linda Taveira-DaSilva for the alterations to the three sets of priest’s vestments. May God bless her for her labors! Many Years!

Please pray for the following: Metropolitan NICHOLAS, Archbishop Vsevolod, Fr. Ronald Hazuda, Fr. Stephen Dutko, Fr. Kenneth Bachofsky, Fr. Stephen Jula, Fr. David Wine, Fr. David Smoley, Fr. Lawrence Barriger, Fr. Paul Herbert,

Fr. Milorad Milosevich, Pani Yvonne Lysack, Pani Kathy Dutko, Ed ‘Skeets’ Williams, Les Miller, Steve Sheftic, Rudy Kormanik, Jason Janowick, Lois Erhard, MaryAnn Muchesko, Ivan Pop, Carol Miller, John Kloss, Mary Kesselak, Marge Chica, Michael Hall, Ronald Koval, Cindy Russell, Mary Matuga, Elaine Buchko, Dorothy Sudik, Amanda Matyok & son, Ann Dahulich, Dolores Boyal, Jody Springman, Pauline Kopchak, Anthony Rich, Erin Rich, Dorothy Mastronicola, Nicholas Yacko, Olga Shurkala, Mildred Bartko, PaňiMatka Anna Ivana & baby, Savannah and Caroline Boyd, Taina Ferguson, Jim Brown, Paňi Jodi Moriak & baby, Laura Detweiler.

May the Lord Jesus Christ touch them with His Healing Hand!

Bulletin December 9, 2007

HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH

A Parish of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese--Ecumenical Patriarchate

10201 Democracy Blvd Potomac, MD 20854

Fr. Peter Zarynow, Pastor (cell phone:301-367-9051] ( frzarynow@gmail.com )

Rectory Phone: 301-299-5120 Church Hall/Fax 301-983-0847

Web: www.holyresurrection.com

Sunday 09 December 2007

Twenty-eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Repose of St. Innocent of Irkutsk

Epistle: Colossians 1:12-18

Gospel: Luke 18:12-27

Tone Three

The Schedule of Divine Services for the Week is as Follows:

09 Dec. (SUN) 28^th Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday School 9:00am

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00am

Coffee Social/Sunday School Rehearsal/Parish Council Meeting to follow

12 Dec. (Wed) Advent Service: Moleben to the Mother of God 7:00pm

16 Dec. (SUN) 29^th Sunday after Pentecost

Parish Celebration of St. Nicholas Day

Sunday School 9:00am

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10am

St. Nicholas Day Luncheon/Sunday School Program to follow

Jr. & Sr. ACRY Church Decorating

Announcements:

Confessions will be heard on Sunday mornings from 9:15-9:45am and by appointment. All faithful are encouraged to come to the Sacrament every 8 weeks, on average, to help maintain spiritual health. This is especially for those who frequently “with Faith and with Love come forward” to receive the Body and Blood of Christ!

A reminder that we are in the season of the Pre-Nativity (Advent) Fast. All fasting guidelines apply.

Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Fr. Michael Chendorain (Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Rockaway, NJ) on the ‘falling asleep in the Lord’ of his sister +STEPHANIE this past week. Please keep them in your prayers. May God grant rest to the soul of His newly-departed handmaiden +STEPHANIE and may her memory be Eternal!

Play rehearsal for Sunday School students will be today following Divine Services and next Sunday during class time. Students are to meet in the lower trailer. (next Sunday rehearsal begins promptly at 9:00am)

Please hand in Poinsettia donation slips no later than 30 December. Slips should be handed into Faith Breno. Donations will be listed in the Christmas edition of the bulletin. There are extra slips available in the hall

LAST CALL: The new edition of “The Orthodox Study Bible” (now with complete Old & New Testament) will be coming out in February. You can pre-order (with a discount of 40%!) through the church. Copies are $32.00 each (includes shipping) for hardback and $48 for leather bound [regular price is $49.95/hard cover or $79.95.leather +$8.95 S&H] Order deadline, to receive the discount is 9 December. See Gina Verbrugge to order. Payment is due at time of order. Make checks payable to Holy Resurrection Church. (Bibles ordered now will be available in February.)

The St. Nicholas Day Dinner is scheduled for Sunday 16 December (that’s next Sunday). A sign-up sheet for reservations and the ‘Pot Luck’ is posted on the bulletin board in the parish hall. Please fill it out as soon as possible.

Do not forget the 2008 Pledge sheets. If you lost yours there are more available in the hall. Please have them in by no later than 23 December. If you have any questions see either Mike Buchko or Dan Breno.

For your Christmas table: extra strong homemade horseradish. Cost is $5.50/16oz. jar + shipping (shipping cost will not be known until order arrives). To order, please see Fr. Peter after Divine Services. Last day to order is 16 December.

New address: Raymond & Georgene Ammon

7403 Near Thicket Way

Laurel, MD 20707

Phone: 240-264-1689

May God Bless them in their new home! Many Years!!

”Lots-O-Luck calendars” for 2008 [The National ACRY fundraiser], will be offered for sale from now until early January.

Cost is $25 each. See Sheila to purchase them.

Church Wall Calendars are available in the hall on the table at the bottom of the stairs. Please take as many as you need, but not more. If you know someone who needs a calendar, but cannot make it to church, please take one for them.

"THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN THE 20th CENTURY" An Exhibit dedicated to the spiritual revival of Russia and to the May 17, 2007 signing of the Re-Unification Act of the Russian Orthodox Churches, December 7-17, 2007, with a concluding Christmas Concert, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. More information can be found at insidethevatican.com website and click on "Russian Exhibit and Concert"

Pan-Orthodox Christian Singles will have their next gathering on Saturday 12 January 2008. Directions to the event and party agenda are available on the parish hall info. table.

There are empty candle glasses on the top of the stairs. We need parishioners to take a box or two each week for recycling. Thank you.

Thank you to all who helped and supported the Cookie Bake— Faith Breno

Please pray for the following: Metropolitan NICHOLAS, Archbishop Vsevolod, Fr. Ronald Hazuda, Fr. Stephen Dutko, Fr. Kenneth Bachofsky, Fr. Stephen Jula, Fr. David Wine, Fr. David Smoley, Fr. Lawrence Barriger, Fr. Paul Herbert,

Fr. Milorad Milosevich, Pani Yvonne Lysack, Pani Kathy Dutko, Ed ‘Skeets’ Williams, Les Miller, Steve Sheftic, Rudy Kormanik, Jason Janowick, Lois Erhard, MaryAnn Muchesko, Ivan Pop, Carol Miller, John Kloss, Mary Kesselak, Marge Chica, Michael Hall, Ronald Koval, Cindy Russell, Mary Matuga, Elaine Buchko, Dorothy Sudik, Amanda Matyok & son, Ann Dahulich, Dolores Boyal, Jody Springman, Pauline Kopchak, Anthony Rich, Erin Rich, Dorothy Mastronicola, Nicholas Yacko, Olga Shurkala, Mildred Bartko, Patty Wiegand, PaniMatka Anna Ivana & baby, Savannah and Caroline Boyd, Taina Ferguson, Mildred Sukal, Jim Browne

May the Lord Jesus Christ touch them with His Healing Hand!

Bulletin December 2, 2007

HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH

A Parish of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese--Ecumenical Patriarchate

10201 Democracy Blvd Potomac, MD 20854

Fr. Peter Zarynow, Pastor (cell phone:301-367-9051] ( frzarynow@gmail.com )

Rectory Phone: 301-299-5120 Church Hall/Fax 301-983-0847

Web: www.holyresurrection.com

Sunday 02 December 2007

Twenty-seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Prophet Obadiah

Epistle: Ephesians 6:10-17

Gospel: Luke 13:10-17

Tone Two

The Schedule of Divine Services for the Week is as Follows:

02 Dec. (SUN) 27^th Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday School 9:00am

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00am

Sr. ACRY Cookie Sale and meeting

03 Dec. (Mon) Eve of the Feast of the Entry of the Mother of God into the Temple

Vesperal Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 7:00pm

05 Dec. (Wed) Advent Service: Moleben to the Mother of God 7:00pm

09 Dec. (SUN) 28^th Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday School 9:00am

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00am

Coffee Social/Sunday School Rehearsal/Parish Council Meeting to follow

Announcements:

Confessions will be heard on Sunday mornings from 9:15-9:45am and by appointment. All faithful are encouraged to come to the Sacrament every 8 weeks, on average, to help maintain spiritual health. This is especially for those who frequently “with Faith and with Love come forward” to receive the Body and Blood of Christ!

A reminder that we are in the season of the Pre-Nativity (Advent) Fast. All fasting guidelines apply.

Attached to the bulletin today is a donation sheet for Christmas Poinsettias. There are extra slips available in the hall. Please hand them in no later than 30 December. Slips should be handed into Faith Breno. Donations will be listed in the Christmas edition of the bulletin.

The new edition of “The Orthodox Study Bible” (now with complete Old & New Testament) will be coming out in February. You can pre-order (with a discount of 40%!) through the church. Copies are $32.00 each (includes shipping) for hardback and $48 for leather bound [regular price is $49.95/hard cover or $79.95.leather +$8.95 S&H] Order deadline, to receive the discount is 9 December. See Gina Verbrugge to order. Payment is due at time of order. Make checks payable to Holy Resurrection Church. (Bibles ordered now will be available in February.)

The St. Nicholas Day Dinner is scheduled for Sunday 16 December. A sign-up sheet for reservations and the ‘Pot Luck’ is posted on the bulletin board in the parish hall. Please fill it out as soon as possible.

A retreat for Orthodox Women is set for Saturday 8 December at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in Falls Church, VA. Leading the retreat will be Mother Gabriella, Abbess of the Dormition Monastery in Rives Junction, Michigan. More information is posted on the bulletin board.

”Lots-O-Luck calendars” for 2008 [The National ACRY fundraiser], will be offered for sale from now until early January.

Cost is $25 each. See Sheila to purchase them.

Church Wall Calendars are available in the hall on the table at the bottom of the stairs. Please take as many as you need, but not more. If you know someone who needs a calendar, but cannot make it to church, please take one for them.

For your Christmas table: extra strong homemade horseradish. Cost is $5.50/16oz. jar + shipping (shipping cost will not be known until order arrives). To order, please see Fr. Peter after Divine Services. Last day to order is 16 December.

Father needs some alterations on some of the sticharions. Is there a person in the parish handy with a sewing machine? If this is you, please give Father a call. Thank you.

Pan-Orthodox Christian Singles will have their next gathering on Saturday 12 January 2008. Directions to the event and party agenda are available on the parish hall info. table.

There are empty candle glasses on the top of the stairs. We need parishioners to take a box or two each week for recycling. Thank you.

"THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN THE 20th CENTURY" An Exhibit dedicated to the spiritual revival of Russia and to the May 17, 2007 signing of the Re-Unification Act of the Russian Orthodox Churches, December 7-17, 2007, with a concluding Christmas Concert, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. More information can be found at insidethevatican.com website and click on "Russian Exhibit and Concert"

Please pray for the following: Metropolitan NICHOLAS, Archbishop Vsevolod, Fr. Ronald Hazuda, Fr. Stephen Dutko, Fr. Kenneth Bachofsky, Fr. Stephen Jula, Fr. David Wine, Fr. David Smoley, Fr. Lawrence Barriger, Fr. Paul Herbert,

Fr. Milorad Milosevich, Pani Yvonne Lysack, Pani Kathy Dutko, Ed ‘Skeets’ Williams, Les Miller, Steve Sheftic, Rudy Kormanik, Jason Janowick, Lois Erhard, MaryAnn Muchesko, Ivan Pop, Carol Miller, John Kloss, Mary Kesselak, Marge Chica, Michael Hall, Ronald Koval, Cindy Russell, Mary Matuga, Elaine Buchko, Dorothy Sudik, Amanda Matyok & son, Ann Dahulich, Dolores Boyal, Jody Springman, Pauline Kopchak, Anthony Rich, Erin Rich, Dorothy Mastronicola, Nicholas Yacko, Olga Shurkala, Mildred Bartko, Patty Wiegand, PaniMatka Anna Ivana & baby, Savannah and Caroline Boyd, Taina Ferguson.

May the Lord Jesus Christ touch them with His Healing Hand!

Bulletin November 25, 2007

HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH

A Parish of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese--Ecumenical Patriarchate

10201 Democracy Blvd Potomac, MD 20854

Fr. Peter Zarynow, Pastor (cell phone:301-367-9051] ( frzarynow@gmail.com )

Rectory Phone: 301-299-5120 Church Hall/Fax 301-983-0847

Web: www.holyresurrection.com

Sunday 25 November 2007

Twenty-six Sunday after Pentecost

Venerable John the Merciful

Epistle: Ephesians 5:9:19

Gospel: Luke 12:16-21

Tone One

The Schedule of Divine Services for the Week is as Follows:

25 Nov (SUN) 26^th Sunday after Pentecost

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00am

Coffee Social/Sunday School Faculty/Web Committee meeting to follow

28 Nov (Wed) First Day of Advent

Service of the Pre-Nativity Fast 7:00pm

02 Dec (SUN) 27^th Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday School 9:00am

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00am

Announcements:

Confessions will be heard on Sunday mornings from 9:15-9:45am and by appointment. All faithful are encouraged to come to the Sacrament every 8 weeks, on average, to help maintain spiritual health. This is especially for those who frequently “with Faith and with Love come forward” to receive the Body and Blood of Christ!

This Wednesday, 28 November is the first day of the Pre-Nativity (Advent) Fast. The Fast goes until the Eve of the Nativity, 6 January. This First day of the Fast should be a Strict Fast Day. At minimum, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the Fast period are days of abstinence from meat and meat products. See other guidelines below.

Please pray for the following: Metropolitan NICHOLAS, Archbishop Vsevolod, Fr. Ronald Hazuda, Fr. Stephen Dutko, Fr. Kenneth Bachofsky, Fr. Stephen Jula, Fr. David Wine, Fr. David Smoley, Fr. Lawrence Barriger, Fr. Paul Herbert,

Fr. Milorad Milosevich, Pani Yvonne Lysack, Pani Kathy Dutko, Ed ‘Skeets’ Williams, Les Miller, Steve Sheftic, Rudy Kormanik, Jason Janowick, Lois Erhard, MaryAnn Muchesko, Ivan Pop, Carol Miller, John Kloss, Mary Kesselak, Marge Chica, Michael Hall, Ronald Koval, Cindy Russell, Mary Matuga, Elaine Buchko, Dorothy Sudik, Amanda Matyok & son, Ann Dahulich, Dolores Boyal, Jody Springman, Pauline Kopchak, Anthony Rich, Erin Rich, Dorothy Mastronicola, Nicholas Yacko, Olga Shurkala, Mildred Bartko, Patty Wiegand, PaniMatka Anna Ivana & baby, Savannah and Caroline Boyd, Taina Ferguson.

May the Lord Jesus Christ touch them with His Healing Hand!

This coming Saturday, 1 December, is the Annual Christmas Cookie Sale. We need cookies, as well as volunteers to help the day of the sale. Please come to help! The Sale is 10am-1pm. Help is asked to be here around 9am. We hope to see YOU there!!

The new edition of “The Orthodox Study Bible” (now with complete Old & New Testament) will be coming out in February. You can pre-order (with a discount of 40%!) through the church. Copies are $32.00 each (includes shipping) for hardback and $48 for leather bound [regular price is $49.95/hard cover or $79.95.leather +$8.95 S&H] Order deadline, to receive the discount is 9 December. See Gina Verbrugge to order. Payment is due at time of order. Make checks payable to Holy Resurrection Church. (Bibles ordered now will be available in February.)

The St. Nicholas Day Dinner is scheduled for Sunday 16 December. A sign-up sheet for reservations and the ‘Pot Luck’ is posted on the bulletin board in the parish hall. Please fill it out as soon as possible.

A meeting of the Sunday School Faculty will be held today to discuss the St. Nicholas Day program. (If you will be away, Fr. will send an email with the details during the week). Parts for the play will be handed out to students on 2 December after Divine Services. Rehearsals will be on Sunday 9 December after Divine Services and 16 December during class time.

The Chancery Office is pleased to announce a “St. John Chrysostom Celebration” commemorating 1600^th anniversary of his repose. The celebration will take place at St. Nicholas Church, Homestead, PA on Sunday 9 December. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy will begin at 9am. A banquet will follow in the parish hall. Donation for the banquet is $15/adult; $5/children 6-12; children under 5 are free. There is limited seating, reservations are first come/first served basis. Reservations after 11 November must be made by phone for seating availability. More info. is on the bulletin board in the hall.

Thanks to everyone who donated to the Thanksgiving Basket to aid needy family in Montgomery County. May God bless you for your generosity!!

”Lots-O-Luck calendars” for 2008 [The National ACRY fundraiser], will be offered for sale from now until early January.

Cost is $25 each. See Sheila to purchase them.

Church Wall Calendars are available in the hall on the table at the bottom of the stairs. Please take as many as you need, but not more. If you know someone who needs a calendar, but cannot make it to church, please take one for them.

Can you help: Carol Mary Ashley, a member of St. Mark Church in Bethesda is looking for someone who would open their door and share their home. She is a single, 54 yrs old. She is hoping to find an Orthodox housemate. Her current situation is not a good one. The woman she currently shares a home with recently had her boyfriend move in. If you have any information that can help her, please contact her at either 301-768-5364 (cell) or 301-365-6048 (work). Thank you.

Bulletin November 18, 2007

HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH

A Parish of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese--Ecumenical Patriarchate

10201 Democracy Blvd Potomac, MD 20854

Fr. Peter Zarynow, Pastor (cell phone:301-367-9051] ( frzarynow@gmail.com )

Rectory Phone: 301-299-5120 Church Hall/Fax 301-983-0847

Web: www.holyresurrection.com

Sunday 18 November 2007

Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Martyr Galacteon & his wife Episteme

Epistle: Ephesians 4:1-6

Gospel: Luke 10:25-37

Tone Eight

The Schedule of Divine Services for the Week is as Follows:

18 Nov (Sun) 25^th Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday School 9:00am

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00am

Coffee Social/Jr. ACRY Bake Sale/Jr. ACRY meeting/Parish Council Meeting to follow

21 Nov (Wed) Feast of the Archangel Michel and all the Bodiless Powers

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom with prayers of Thanksgiving 9:00am

25 Nov (SUN) 26^th Sunday after Pentecost

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 9:30am

Coffee Social/Sunday School Faculty/Web Committee meeting to follow

Announcements:

Confessions will be heard on Sunday mornings from 9:15-9:45am and by appointment. All faithful are encouraged to come to the Sacrament every 8 weeks, on average, to help maintain spiritual health. This is especially for those who frequently “with Faith and with Love come forward” to receive the Body and Blood of Christ!

A Blessed Thanksgiving to all of our Parish family!! If you are traveling, may your Guardian Angel go with you. If you are staying at home, receive your guests as you would receive the Lord into your home. Make sure to take a part of the day and give thanks to God for all the blessing you have received throughout the entire year! Prayers of Thanksgiving will be offered during the Divine Liturgy on Wednesday morning. Also, because of the national Holiday, Metropolitan Nicholas has issued a dispensation from the Friday fast so that you may continue to enjoy the bounty of your table.

Because of Thanksgiving, there are no Sunday school classes scheduled for next Sunday 25 November.

Deepest sympathies are extended to Fr. Robert Prepelka and family on the ‘falling asleep in the Lord’ of his mother +ELIZAB ETH this past Friday. Funeral Services will be at St. Nicholas Church, Homestead on Monday morning. May God grant rest to His newly-departed handmaiden, +ELIZABETH, and may her memory be Eternal!

Please pray for the following: Metropolitan NICHOLAS, Archbishop Vsevolod, Fr. Ronald Hazuda, Fr. Stephen Dutko, Fr. Kenneth Bachofsky, Fr. Stephen Jula, Fr. David Wine, Fr. David Smoley, Fr. Lawrence Barriger, Fr. Paul Herbert,

Fr. Milorad Milosevich, Pani Yvonne Lysack, Pani Kathy Dutko, Ed ‘Skeets’ Williams, Les Miller, Steve Sheftic, Rudy Kormanik, Jason Janowick, Lois Erhard, MaryAnn Muchesko, Ivan Pop, Carol Miller, John Kloss, Mary Kesselak, Marge Chica, Michael Hall, Ronald Koval, Cindy Russell, Mary Matuga, Elaine Buchko, Dorothy Sudik, Amanda Matyok & son, Ann Dahulich, Dolores Boyal, Jody Springman, Pauline Kopchak, Anthony Rich, Erin Rich, Dorothy Mastronicola, Nicholas Yacko, Olga Shurkala, Mildred Bartko, Patty Wiegand, PaniMatka Anna Ivana & baby, Savannah and Caroline Boyd.

May the Lord Jesus Christ touch them with His Healing Hand!

LAST CALL: Gertrude Hawk Candy order forms for the Christmas season are now available in the hall. Orders are due back no later than this morning!!! (Orders will not be accepted after today.) Hand in order forms and payment to Father or Pani.

TIME’S UP! THE HOLY RESURRECTION CHRISTMAS CARD PROJECT: With the price of cards and postage increasing, we have come up with a way to make sending your Christmas greetings to the parish family easier and less expensive. For a donation of $20 you can have your household listed in a card that will be sent to home of each parishioner. Your donation will cover the cost of cards, printing and postage. If you have any questions about this project, or to hand in your donation, please see Father or Pani during Coffee Hour. Names are already beginning to come it. Deadline to submit names is today!

Kolbasi orders may be picked up following Divine Services this morning. Please see Joanne Dzubak to pick up your order.

The new edition of “The Orthodox Study Bible” (now with complete Old & New Testament) will be coming out in February. You can pre-order (with a discount of 40%!) through the church. Copies are $32.00 each (includes shipping) for hardback and $48 for leather bound [regular price is $49.95/hard cover or $79.95.leather +$8.95 S&H] Order deadline, to receive the discount is 9 December. See Gina Verbrugge to order. Payment is due at time of order. Checks payable to Holy Resurrection. (Bibles ordered now will not be in until February. Sorry about the error.)

The St. Nicholas Day Dinner is scheduled for Sunday 16 December. A sign-up sheet for reservations and the ‘Pot Luck’ is posted on the bulletin board in the parish hall. Please fill it out as soon as possible.

A meeting of the Sunday School Faculty will be held next Sunday, 25 November, to discuss the St. Nicholas Day program. (If you will be away, Fr. will send an email with the details during the week). Parts for the play will be handed out to students on 2 December after Divine Services. Rehearsals will be on Sunday 9 December after Divine Services and 16 December during class time.

The Chancery Office is pleased to announce a “St. John Chrysostom Celebration” commemorating 1600^th anniversary of his repose. The celebration will take place at St. Nicholas Church, Homestead, PA on Sunday 9 December. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy will begin at 9am. A banquet will follow in the parish hall. Donation for the banquet is $15/adult; $5/children 6-12; children under 5 are free. There is limited seating, reservations are first come/first served basis. Reservations after 11 November must be made by phone for seating availability. More info. is on the bulletin board in the hall.

A Thanksgiving day at St Luke in McLean for all those Orthodox in the area that don't have family or friends with whom they were going to spend the holiday and are seeking a little camaraderie. Dinner will be served at 2:00PM in the St Luke social hall. All that is requested is that folks who wish to attend are asked call or send an email by tomorrow, 19 November, advising Fr. Deacon Patrick of their intent and how many mouths they will be bringing, so they can purchase and prepare the appropriate amount of food. If they care to get involved in the preparation and/or clean-up, their offer will not be refused, and they may bring a dessert or other dish to share, if they like, although that is not required. Make reservations by calling 703-298-2609 or by email at pgariano@iei-dahlgren.com

”Lots-O-Luck calendars” for 2008 [The National ACRY fundraiser], will be offered for sale from now until early January.

Cost is $25 each. See Sheila to purchase them.

Church Wall Calendars are available in the hall on the table at the bottom of the stairs. Please take as many as you need, but not more. If you know someone who needs a calendar, but cannot make it to church, please take one for them.

Bulletin November 11, 2007

HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH

A Parish of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese--Ecumenical Patriarchate

10201 Democracy Blvd Potomac, MD 20854

Fr. Peter Zarynow, Pastor (cell phone:301-367-9051] ( frzarynow@gmail.com )

Rectory Phone: 301-299-5120 Church Hall/Fax 301-983-0847

Web: www.holyresurrection.com

Sunday 11 November 2007

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Martyr Anastasia

Epistle: Ephesians 2:14-22

Gospel: Luke 8:41-56

Tone Seven

The Schedule of Divine Services for the Week is as Follows:

11 Nov (SUN) 24^th Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday School 9:00am

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00am

Coffee Hour/Rectory Open house to follow

18 Nov (Sun) 25^th Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday School 9:00am

Confessions 9:15am

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 10:00am

Coffee Social/Jr. ACRY Bake Sale/Parish Council Meeting to follow

Announcements:

Confessions will be heard on Sunday mornings from 9:15-9:45am and by appointment. All faithful are encouraged to come to the Sacrament every 8 weeks, on average, to help maintain spiritual health. This is especially for those who frequently “with Faith and with Love come forward” to receive the Body and Blood of Christ!

Today, as our nation remembers those who served in our Armed Forces, both in times of war and in times of peace, we simply, yet respectfully, say from our hearts “Thank You.”

This Saturday, 17 November, is Bake Day & Fall Clean up Day! We need as many hands as we can to make both projects work. If you cannot help at one, please come and help at the other. Not only is this a day of work, but also a day of fellowship! Hope to see YOU there!!

Please pray for the following: Metropolitan NICHOLAS, Archbishop Vsevolod, Fr. Ronald Hazuda, Fr. Stephen Dutko, Fr. Kenneth Bachofsky, Fr. Stephen Jula, Fr. David Wine, Fr. David Smoley, Fr. Lawrence Barriger, Fr. Paul Herbert, Pani Yvonne Lysack, Pani Kathy Dutko, Ed ‘Skeets’ Williams, Les Miller, Steve Sheftic, Rudy Kormanik, Jason Janowick, Lois Erhard, MaryAnn Muchesko, Ivan Pop, Carol Miller, John Kloss, Mary Kesselak, Marge Chica, Michael Hall, Ronald Koval, Cindy Russell, Mary Matuga, Elaine Buchko, Dorothy Sudik, Amanda Matyok & son, Ann Dahulich, Dolores Boyal, Jody Springman, Pauline Kopchak, Anthony Rich, Erin Rich, Elizabeth Prepelka, Dorothy Mastronicola, Nicholas Yacko, Olga Shurkala, Mildred Bartko, Patty Wiegand, PaniMatka Anna Ivana & baby, Savannah and Caroline Boyd.

May the Lord Jesus Christ touch them with His Healing Hand!

LAST CALL: Gertrude Hawk Candy order forms for the Christmas season are now available in the hall. Orders are due back no later than 18 November (orders will not be accepted after that date). Hand in order forms and payment to Father or Pani. We have received two orders to this point!

ONE WEEK REMAINING! THE HOLY RESURRECTION CHRISTMAS CARD PROJECT: With the price of cards and postage increasing, we have come up with a way to make sending your Christmas greetings to the parish family easier and less expensive. For a donation of $20 you can have your household listed in a card that will be sent to home of each parishioner. Your donation will cover the cost of cards, printing and postage. If you have any questions about this project, or to hand in your donation, please see Father or Pani during Coffee Hour. Names are already beginning to come it. Deadline to submit names will be Sunday 18 November.

The new edition of “The Orthodox Study Bible” (now with complete Old & New Testament) will be coming out in February. You can pre-order (with a discount of 40%!) through the church. Copies are $32.00 each (includes shipping) for hardback and $48 for leather bound [regular price is $49.95/hard cover or $79.95.leather +$8.95 S&H] Order deadline, to receive the discount is 9 December. See Gina Verbrugge to order. Payment is due at time of order. Checks payable to Holy Resurrection. (Makes an excellent Christmas Gift!!)

The Chancery Office is pleased to announce a “St. John Chrysostom Celebration” commemorating 1600^th anniversary of his repose. The celebration will take place at St. Nicholas Church, Homestead, PA on Sunday 9 December. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy will begin at 9am. A banquet will follow in the parish hall. Donation for the banquet is $15/adult; $5/children 6-12; children under 5 are free. There is limited seating, reservations are first come/first served basis. Reservations after 11 November must be made by phone for seating availability. More info. is on the bulletin board in the hall.

Keep the following dates in mind: today-Rectory ‘open house’ after Coffee Social. Come over and see the results of the work recently done at the parish house. Sunday 18 November is the annual Jr. ACRY Bake Sale. Support the Juniors by getting dessert for your Thanksgiving Table!

The Social Concerns Committee is asking for donations towards the annual Thanksgiving Basket project. Details as to what is needed is posted on the bulletin board. Questions? See Georgene Ammon.

A very belated congratulations to Jim & Jeanne (Delasko) David on the occasion of their recent marriage. The wedding took place in Central City, PA on Saturday 15 September. May God grant to His servants, JAMES & JEANNE , many years of Peace, Health, Happiness and Salvaiton!!

Thank you to the Sunday School Faculty, Students & Melanie Krynitsky for helping with last week’s Gift Project for the Children’s Inn @ NIH. May God Bless You for Your Kindness!! Many Years!!