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
February 18, 2007 “Gregorian” | February 05, 2007 “Julian”
Sunday of Forgiveness: Romans 13:11-14:4 | Matthew 6:14-21
Services: February 19 -24, Sundays: 10:00 a.m., Daily Liturgy: (as scheduled) 9 a.m., Eve of Feasts: 7p.m.
Sunday: Baptism of Olivia Meri Woitach – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: Moleben to the Cross - 7:00 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. Reports, which were handed out last week included 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.
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 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, which is 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 the Great Fast(Lent). Our Junior Chapter will be sponsoring the Coffee Hour the whole month of March in order to help raise funds for the mission. Please likewise keep the mission in your daily Lenten prayers. Prayer and generosity of spirit can over come many needs.
Baptisms
Our congratulations and blessings to Daniel Vladimir Dzubak, the son of Cynthia and Nicholas Dzubak, who was baptized yesterday. May He grow in the Faith each day of his life. Many Years!
Also our congratulations and blessings to Megan Antonishek the daughter of Linda & Brian Antonishek was baptized yesterday at Saints Peter & Paul Church in Windber, PA. May she grow in the Faith each day of her life. Many Years!
Chrismation
Our congratulation and blessings to Kevin & Katherine Lindsay were Chrimated yesterday. May their continued journey in the Faith be blessed. Many Years!
Sr. ACRY “Cash Day”
The Sr. ACRY would like to thank everyone who helped make “Cash Day” a success: From those who purchased tickets to those who sold and worked the event. God Bless. Our Congratulation to Ray Ammon & Lois Erhard our big winners for the event.
The Community Prayer Cards Program
Pray for the person on this Prayer Card from now to 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 at St. Sophia Cathedral in DC next Sunday, at 5 p.m.
The next choir practice is at St. Mark’s on 7124 River Road, on Thursday, February 22, at 8:00 pm.
In observance of the historic and theological event, the children of our parish will have a procession into the Church, prior to the Liturgy. Also, the Synodikon will be recited.
Candy Forms
The candy forms have been handed out to the children. Please place your order with one of the children. Also additional forms are in the hall. Proceeds help the Sunday School & Altar Boy funds. Deadline for the Order forms is 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
Pañi Yvonne Lysack: Healing
Anna Hrapchak: Healing & Recovery
Carol Miller: Healing
John Kloss: Healing & Recovery
Mary Kesselak: Improved Health
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
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 a half price week at camp.
Iconastas Project
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.
Home Blessings
Please use the forms in the hall to schedule a home blessing.
Thank You to those who helped with the Bagged Lunches for the Men’s
Shelter:
Georgene Ammon Ray Ammon
Melanie Krynitsky Jonathan Krynitsky
Stephanie Krynitsky Alex Breno
Philip Breno Dan Timko
Elaine Buchko Michael Buchko, Jr.
Joanne Dzubak Emily Dzubak
Nick Dzubak Ed Williams
Ione Braun Debbie Myers
Pañi Elizabeth Paul Zdinak
Juliana Zdinak
Fasting Regulations
As we begin Lent together, the following minimal fasting regulations are designated for our clergy and faithful:
1) Monday, February 19 (Clean Monday), the first day of the Fast, is a day of strict abstinence; likewise, Great and Holy Friday, and Great and Holy Saturday, namely April 6 and 7. On these days, no meat or dairy products may be eaten.
2) All Wednesdays and Fridays during this entire Season are days of abstinence from meat.
3) Meat and meat products may not be eaten during all of Holy Week, namely April 2 - April 7.
4) For the evening Pre-sanctified Liturgy, a minimum three-hours fast from all food and drink must be observed before the reception of Holy Communion. Normal fasting from midnight is still practiced before the Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great.
5) Where the Vesperal Liturgy of Holy Thursday is celebrated, the three-hour fast is required. These are the minimal requirements to observe during this Season. But for those of stronger body and more willing spirit, I whole-heartedly recommend the penitential practices of a sterner quality which the time-honored traditions and customs of our Holy Orthodox Church have handed down to us.
