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 04, 2007 "Gregorian" | January 22, 2007 "Julian"
Sunday of the Prodigal Son & Pharisee: I Corinthians 6:12-20 | Luke 15:11-32
Services: February 5 -10, Sundays: 10:00 a.m ., Daily Liturgy: (as scheduled) 9 a.m., Eve of Feasts: 7 p.m.
Saturday: Divine Liturgy for All Souls - 9:00 a.m.
Confessions can be heard on Sunday after the Divine Liturgy or prior to the Liturgy by appointment.
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 of provided 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 cares of the needs of other. We minister to our Lord by meeting the needs of others. Please see the attached letter about this project.
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
Marge Chica: Healing & Recovery
Fr. Ronald Hazuda: Healing & Recovery
Michael Hall: Healing & Recovery
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 in to the treasurer or place it in with your weekly donation to the Church. Thank you and God Bless.
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.
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 on February 11, 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. If you are interested in an officer position, please talk with John Hrapchak or the chair of the nominating committee.
Super Bowl Sub Sale
The Subs are available for pick-up today for all those who placed orders. The Jr. ACRY would like to thank everyone who placed orders. Your purchase helps support the Jr. ACRY. Also the Jr. ACRY would like to thank all those who helped in preparing the sandwiches for the sale.
Sr. ACRY "Cash Day"
Tickets for the Sr. ACRY sponsored "Cash Day" are now available. "Cash Day" will be held on February 11, in the afternoon. All are welcome and invited to the event. Please see any member of the Sr. ACRY to purchase tickets. There is only a short time before the event so please lend a hand by purchasing a ticket and taking some to sell. There will also be a pot luck style meal served at the event.
Patriarchal Letter
Attached to the bulletin are letters from His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople to His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas concerning our Diocesan Sobor this past Summer and His Eminence's response to the Patriarch.
All Souls
The first of the five All Souls Saturdays is February 10. If you would like to have those of your family who have fallen asleep in the Lord remembered, please see Father with the list of names you would like to be commemorated.
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.
In observance of the historic and theological tradition of this day, the children of our parish will have a procession into the Church next Sunday, prior to the service. Also the Synodikon will be recited.
A choir of members from all the area parishes will sing the response at the service. Choir practices will be announced.
Bagged Lunches
The Social Concerns Committee will be preparing bag lunches for the homeless shelter on February 14.
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 attach letter for details. Non-members can win half price week at the camp.
Home Blessings
Father will begin blessing homes following the Feast of Theophany. 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.
