A Parish of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese--Ecumenical Patriarchate
Fr. Peter Zarynow, Pastor (cell phone:301-367-9051] ( frzarynow@gmail.com )
Rectory Phone: 301-299-5120 Church Hall/Fax 301-983-0847
Sunday 18 November 2007
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Martyr Galacteon & his wife Episteme
Epistle: Ephesians 4:1-6
Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
Tone Eight
The Schedule of Divine Services for the Week is as Follows:
18 Nov (Sun) 25th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday School 9:00am
Confessions 9:15am
Divine Liturgy of
Coffee Social/Jr. ACRY Bake Sale/Jr. ACRY meeting/Parish Council Meeting to follow
21 Nov (Wed) Feast of the Archangel Michel and all the Bodiless Powers
Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom with prayers of Thanksgiving 9:00am
25 Nov (SUN) 26th Sunday after Pentecost
Confessions 9:15am
Divine Liturgy of
Coffee Social/Sunday School Faculty/Web Committee meeting to follow
Announcements:
Confessions will be heard on Sunday mornings from 9:15-9:45am and by appointment. All faithful are encouraged to come to the Sacrament every 8 weeks, on average, to help maintain spiritual health. This is especially for those who frequently “with Faith and with Love come forward” to receive the Body and Blood of Christ!
A Blessed Thanksgiving to all of our Parish family!! If you are traveling, may your Guardian Angel go with you. If you are staying at home, receive your guests as you would receive the Lord into your home. Make sure to take a part of the day and give thanks to God for all the blessing you have received throughout the entire year! Prayers of Thanksgiving will be offered during the Divine Liturgy on Wednesday morning. Also, because of the national
Because of Thanksgiving, there are no Sunday school classes scheduled for next Sunday 25 November.
Deepest sympathies are extended to Fr. Robert Prepelka and family on the ‘falling asleep in the Lord’ of his mother +ELIZAB ETH this past Friday. Funeral Services will be at St. Nicholas Church,
Please pray for the following: Metropolitan NICHOLAS, Archbishop Vsevolod, Fr. Ronald Hazuda, Fr. Stephen Dutko, Fr. Kenneth Bachofsky, Fr. Stephen Jula, Fr. David Wine, Fr. David Smoley, Fr. Lawrence Barriger, Fr. Paul Herbert,
Fr. Milorad Milosevich, Pani Yvonne Lysack, Pani Kathy Dutko, Ed ‘Skeets’ Williams, Les Miller, Steve Sheftic, Rudy Kormanik, Jason Janowick, Lois Erhard, MaryAnn Muchesko, Ivan Pop, Carol Miller, John Kloss, Mary Kesselak, Marge Chica, Michael Hall, Ronald Koval, Cindy Russell, Mary Matuga, Elaine Buchko, Dorothy Sudik, Amanda Matyok & son, Ann Dahulich, Dolores Boyal, Jody Springman, Pauline Kopchak, Anthony Rich, Erin Rich, Dorothy Mastronicola, Nicholas Yacko, Olga Shurkala, Mildred Bartko, Patty Wiegand, PaniMatka Anna Ivana & baby, Savannah and Caroline Boyd.
May the Lord Jesus Christ touch them with His Healing Hand!
LAST CALL: Gertrude Hawk Candy order forms for the Christmas season are now available in the hall. Orders are due back no later than this morning!!! (Orders will not be accepted after today.) Hand in order forms and payment to Father or Pani.
TIME’S UP! THE HOLY RESURRECTION CHRISTMAS CARD PROJECT: With the price of cards and postage increasing, we have come up with a way to make sending your Christmas greetings to the parish family easier and less expensive. For a donation of $20 you can have your household listed in a card that will be sent to home of each parishioner. Your donation will cover the cost of cards, printing and postage. If you have any questions about this project, or to hand in your donation, please see Father or Pani during Coffee Hour. Names are already beginning to come it. Deadline to submit names is today!
Kolbasi orders may be picked up following Divine Services this morning. Please see Joanne Dzubak to pick up your order.
The new edition of “The Orthodox Study Bible” (now with complete Old & New Testament) will be coming out in February. You can pre-order (with a discount of 40%!) through the church. Copies are $32.00 each (includes shipping) for hardback and $48 for leather bound [regular price is $49.95/hard cover or $79.95.leather +$8.95 S&H] Order deadline, to receive the discount is 9 December. See Gina Verbrugge to order. Payment is due at time of order. Checks payable to Holy Resurrection. (Bibles ordered now will not be in until February. Sorry about the error.)
The St. Nicholas Day Dinner is scheduled for Sunday 16 December. A sign-up sheet for reservations and the ‘Pot Luck’ is posted on the bulletin board in the parish hall. Please fill it out as soon as possible.
A meeting of the Sunday School Faculty will be held next Sunday, 25 November, to discuss the St. Nicholas Day program. (If you will be away, Fr. will send an email with the details during the week). Parts for the play will be handed out to students on 2 December after Divine Services. Rehearsals will be on Sunday 9 December after Divine Services and 16 December during class time.
The Chancery Office is pleased to announce a “St. John Chrysostom Celebration” commemorating 1600th anniversary of his repose. The celebration will take place at St. Nicholas Church,
A Thanksgiving day at St Luke in McLean for all those Orthodox in the area that don't have family or friends with whom they were going to spend the holiday and are seeking a little camaraderie. Dinner will be served at 2:00PM in the St Luke social hall. All that is requested is that folks who wish to attend are asked call or send an email by tomorrow, 19 November, advising Fr. Deacon Patrick of their intent and how many mouths they will be bringing, so they can purchase and prepare the appropriate amount of food. If they care to get involved in the preparation and/or clean-up, their offer will not be refused, and they may bring a dessert or other dish to share, if they like, although that is not required. Make reservations by calling 703-298-2609 or by email at pgariano@iei-dahlgren.com
”Lots-O-Luck calendars” for 2008 [The National ACRY fundraiser], will be offered for sale from now until early January.
Cost is $25 each. See Sheila to purchase them.
Church Wall Calendars are available in the hall on the table at the bottom of the stairs. Please take as many as you need, but not more. If you know someone who needs a calendar, but cannot make it to church, please take one for them.
