Weekly Bulletin July 22, 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

July 22, 2007 “Gregorian” | July 09, 2007 “Julian”

8^th Sunday after Pentecost: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 | Matthew 14:14-22

Services: July 22 – 28, 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 These New Dates

1) Farewell Luncheon for Father Miles and his family on Sunday, August 5. Faith Breno is coordinating a catered lunch.

2) 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.

3) Special Parish Meeting Today. This is a short meeting to approve expenditures for improvements to the rectory.

Youth Conference

The Diocese had a delegation attending the Orthodox Youth Conference, which took place in Constantinople. Fr. Jonathan Tobias led the delegation. There is information and photographs on the Diocesan website as well as the site for the conference located at: youth.ecupatriarchate.org. We thank the good Lord for their safe journey and blessings during the event.

Iconostas 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 $6,855.00 has been donated.

Calendar Vote Information

The official ballots have been handed out and the remaining ballots mailed. They must be returned Today. All are welcome to attend the counting. If you have any questions, contact an SEC member immediately. They are: Fr. Miles, Michael Buchko, Jr., Marie Sudik, Kevin Lindsay, and Mark Braun.

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.

Children’s Camp Fund

The parish Camp Fund helps defray the cost of transporting our children to Camp Nazareth. It is used to underwrite the cost of the van rental. Your donations help make the transportation possible. We thank everyone who donated to the fund.

Sunday School Teachers

There will be a Sunday School Teachers meeting Today. Schedules and materials for the coming school year will be set at this meeting. All teachers are asked to attend.

ACRY Convention

Information for the members of the Jr. ACRY & Sr. ACRY for attending the ACRY Convention is available. Jrs., please see Chris & Michael Fallon or Fr. Miles.

This year’s convention will be held in East Pittsburgh, PA, over Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 3. Registrations need to be sent in by August 11. The Jr. ACRY will need delegates to represent the parish chapter.

Youth Sojourn

The second Youth Sojourn sponsored by the Diocesan Apostolate for Youth 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 making pilgrimage will be taught during the Sojourn event. Registration forms are in the hall.

Diocesan Pilgrimage

The Annual 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. A sign-up sheet for meal tickets is posted in the hall.

IOCC

The IOCC Metropolitan Committee would like you to save the date of November 18, for the Annual Benefit Dinner. The proceeds go directly to IOCC in their mission to help others in need. Please see the flyer in the hall.

Altar Boy Retreat

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.