HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH
10201 DEMOCRACY BOULEVARD
POTOMAC, MARYLAND 20854
Very Reverend Father Miles Paul Zdinak - (301) 299-5120, Hall & Fax - (301) 983-0847
February 11, 2007 "Gregorian" | January 29, 2007 "Julian"
Sunday of the Last Judgment: I Corinthians 8:8-13, 9:1-2 | Matthew 25:31-46
Services: February 12 -17, Sundays: 10:00 a.m., Daily Liturgy: (as scheduled) 9 a.m., Eve of Feasts: 7p.m.
Monday: Feast of the Three Hierarchs – 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday: Vesperal Liturgy for the Feast of the Meeting of the Lord in the Temple – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: Chrismation of Kevin & Katherine Lindsay 10:00 a.m.
Baptism of David Vladimir Dzubak - 1:30 p.m.
Confessions can be heard on Sunday after the Divine Liturgy or prior to the Liturgy by appointment.
Annual Meeting
Join your fellow parishioners at the Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, February 25, 2007, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. A packet of reports is being distributed after church today, one to a family, so you have time to read them prior to the meeting. The reports include the Annual Meeting agenda, minutes of the previous annual meeting, the 2006 Treasurer's report, President's report, 2007 proposed Budget, the Capital Improvements Fund Master Plan, Election of Officers, and proposed Bylaw Changes Summary.
Come and participate in making future business decisions and elect Council officers for the positions of Vice President, Financial Secretary, Curator, and one Auditor. Descriptions of the officer's responsibilities are included in the Election of Officers report. Dan Breno will be the Chairman of the Nominating Committee for the election of new officers at the annual meeting. Anyone who would like to run for an office on the Church Council can see either Dan or John Hrapchak.
Jr. ACRY Project
The National Junior ACRY has taken it upon itself to help aid the Diocesan mission of Saint John the Compassionate located in Toronto, Canada. This decision was made by the National Jr. ACRY at the National ACRY Convention held this past Labor Day Weekend.
The mission, run by the Very Reverend Father Roberto Ubertino, provides assistance to those in need in Toronto, Canada. The mission provides 2000 meals a month, plus job training and spiritual counsel to those in need.
The National Juniors are inviting all parishes, Church school classes and other parish organizations to aid in this endeavor by providing for the needs of others through this diocesan mission during this season of Lent . This appeal is a great opportunity to teach the lesson of our Lord in taking care of the needs of others. We minister to our Lord by meeting the needs of others.
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. If you would like to make a donation towards the funds to be used in this project, please mark an envelope with Icon Screen Project.
Congratulations
Chris and Aaron had a baby girl, Stella Madeline Hallberg, on Tuesday, February 6. She was born 19 3/4 inches and 7 lbs. 1 oz. Chris, baby, and Aaron are doing well. God Bless their new addition.
Sr. ACRY "Cash Day"
The Sr. ACRY sponsored "Cash Day" will be held Today following coffee hour. There will also be a pot luck style meal served at the event.
The Community Prayer Cards Program
Pray for the person on this Prayer Card beginning this Sunday through Pascha (April 8). Prayer is expressed in many forms. You may choose to remain anonymous, or you may share with the person for whom you are praying. You can: pray for the person during liturgy, do an act of kindness for the person, share a doughnut during coffee hour, send a card, open the door, light a candle...…be sincere and spiritual.
Diocesan Lenten Retreats
The National ACRY sponsored Annual Diocesan Lenten Retreats are scheduled for Saturday, March 24, at the Valley Forge Christian Center & Camp Nazareth. These retreats are open to everyone. There are registration forms for both retreats available in the hall with information about each retreat. If you have any questions about either retreat, please see Father.
Sunday Of Orthodoxy
The Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers will be held at Saint Sophia Cathedral in DC at 36th & Mass. Ave., NW, on Sunday, February 25, at 5 p.m.
A choir of members from all the area parishes will sing the response at the vespers service. Choir practices are as follows: The first, at St. Nicholas Cathedral, Mass. Ave., NW, DC, on Monday, February 12, at 7:30 p.m.; The second, at St. Mark's Church on 7124 River Road in Bethesda, on Thursday, February 22, at 8:00 pm, after the Compline Service.
John Slanta, who will be directing the choir, can be reached at 703-354-3242 or via e-mail at slanta@erols.com.
In observance of the historic and theological tradition of this day, the children of our parish will have a procession into the Church on Orthodoxy Sunday, prior to the service. Also, the Synodikon will be recited.
Candy Forms
The candy forms were passed out today to the children of the parish. Please place your order with one of the children. Also additional forms are in the hall. Proceeds help fund the Sunday School & the Altar Boy funds. Order forms need to be turned in by Sunday, March 11.
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
PaƱi 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
Marge Chica: Healing & Recovery
Fr. Ronald Hazuda: Healing & Recovery
Michael Hall: Healing & Recovery
Fr. David Wine: Improved Health
Fr. Stephen Jula : Improved Health
Bake
A Bake Coordinator is needed to run the bake at least to bake for our parishioners and the small breads for the Metropolitan. Tish Brush has all the information needed to run the bake. Also, there are others who are willing to assist in the bake. Please see John Hrapchak if you are interested in aiding the parish in the endeavor.
Jr. ACRY Essay Contest
Each year the National Jr. ACRY holds an essay contest for a chance to win a free week at Camp Nazareth. Please see the letter in the hall for details. Non-members can win half price week at the camp.
Bagged Lunches
The Social Concerns Committee will be preparing bag lunches for the homeless shelter Today.
Home Blessings
Father has begun blessing homes. If you would like to have your home blessed, there are forms in the hall to schedule a home blessing. Please fill out a form and place in the hall in the box provided.
Under Construction
The pew on the right side of the parish is being repaired. Please bear with this temporary inconvenience as the work is completed.