Weekly Bulletin Aug 5, 2007

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

August 05, 2007 “Gregorian” | July 23, 2007 “Julian”

9^th Sunday after Pentecost: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16 | Matthew 18:23-35

Services: July 30-August 4, Sundays: 9:30 a.m., Daily Liturgy: (as scheduled) 8:30 a.m., Eve of Feasts: 7 p.m.

There are no services scheduled this week.

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

Mark The Date

Welcoming Reception for Father Peter Zarynow and his family on Sunday, August 19. Marie Sudik is coordinating the refreshments. Please tell her if you would like to help.

Eternal Memory

Anna Hrapchak, John’s Mother, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday. There will be a viewing today from 2-4 & 7-9 with the Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. Monday the Divine Liturgy will be at 10:00 a.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul in Central City, Pa. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Jr. ACRY Project

The Jr. ACRY is sponsoring a project through September 16, to collect school supplies for Iraqi children. We are asking parishioners to donate the

following specific items:

blunt-end scissors

12-inch rulers with metric markings

boxes of 12 new pencils with erasers

small pencil sharpeners

large erasers

boxes of 12 colored pencils (crayons melt)

packages of notebook paper

composition books

folders with inside pockets

zippered pencil bags

The youth will put kits together made from the donated items for individual children living in Iraq. Please see the flyer in the hall for more information.

Iconastas Project

There are donation forms available in the hall, which have information about the Iconostas Project. The project will extend the current woodwork and add doors. You can use this form to make a donation towards the project or use a regular envelope. A total of $10,102.20 has been donated.

Calendar Vote Information

The official tally of eligible votes was:
25 for a change of calendar.....................35%
37 against a change of calendar..............51%
2 abstained from voting ........................14% The rules approved at the annual meeting required 75%+1 for the motion to pass. This is the final report of the 2007 SEC.

Tour

Fr. Nectarios will be leading a tour to Greece in the autumn of this year from November 5 - 11. The tour will include stops at many holy and historic sites in Greece. Information on the tour and registration forms for the tour are in the hall.

God Bless

I would like to thank everyone for the wonderful years my family and I spent serving the parish of Holy Resurrection. We have been blessed with all the kindness you have shown towards us over the years. It would take volumes to account all the experiences that we have shared during our time together. I am very pleased with the movement in the parish in its mission in serving the Lord and neighbor. Your commitment to the youth, social concerns, and outreach is exemplary. The Lord pours forth His grace in abundance upon those who share His love, mercy, and charity with others. Your involvement with the area Orthodox communities and the diocese has set a great example of the scripture passage: “Let your light so shine before mankind that they may see your good works and give glory to God in heaven.” I look forward to watching these areas bloom, as each of us grows closer to God on the “Ladder of Divine Ascent.” All our love and respect to you, Fr. Miles, Pañi Elizabeth, Paul, & Juliana.

Fill-In

Fr. Joseph Woodill will be here next Sunday to celebrate the Divine Liturgy. Please contact Fr. Joseph Edgington at:703.532.8017 in an emergency.

Diocesan Pilgrimage

The Diocesan Pilgrimage will be held at Camp Nazareth on August 18-19. There will be an Anointing with myrrh from the miraculous weeping Icon of St. Ann the Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The icon will be at the camp on Friday until Saturday afternoon. Please see the flyer posted in the hall for more information about the event.

Altar Boy Retreat Anniversary

The 50th Anniversary of the Diocesan Altar Boy Retreat will be held during the Diocesan Pilgrimage at Camp Nazareth. There are registration forms and schedules available in the hall for the event. So if you were ever an Altar Boy, this event is for you and your family. Registration forms need to be turned in by August 10.

Youth Sojourn

The Youth Sojourn will take place at Camp Nazareth on August 17-18. The main theme of the Sojourn is “Making Pilgrimage.” The youth will carry a cross to a clearing while praying as they go. They will plant the cross and have a Moleben service at the location of the newly planted cross. The importance of pilgrimages will be taught during the Sojourn. Registration forms are in the hall. The dealine for forms has been extented to August 8.

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IOCC

The IOCC Metropolitan Committee of DC invites everyone to participate in their upcoming Wine Tasting event being held at Saint Mark’s Church on River Road Saturday, August 18. The proceeds benefit IOCC. Information about the event is posted in the hall. Please see Randy Verbrugge if you have any questions regarding the event or about the Metropolitan Committee.

Parish Council

There will be a Parish Council meeting next Sunday, August 12. All members are asked to attend

Sr. ACRY

There will be a Sr ACRY meeting next Sunday, August 12. All members are asked to attend

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