House Blessings
At this time of year, following the Great Blessing of the Waters on the Theophany of our Lord, it is tradition to have the priest come bless our homes with Holy Water. If you would like to schedule a house blessing, please contact Fr. Theofanis (219-310-9706/frtrauch@gmail.com) to set up a time and date.
Vasilopita Blessing & Cutting – Today Following Divine Liturgy
As is cutsom at the beginning of the year, the Vasilopita (sweet cake in honor of St. Basil) is blessed and cut to be given out to the community. Following the Divine Liturgy, the Vasilopia will be blessed, cut, and distributed, and there will be some in the fellowship hall for all to enjoy. A tray will also be passed by the Philoptochos to raise money for St. Basil’s Academy.
2024 Stewardship Pledge Form
Our 2024 Stewardship Campain is currently ongoing! 2024 Stewardship Pledge Forms & 2024 Church Calendars will be available for pickup after Divine Liturgy this Sunday. For those on our stewardship/mailing list who are not able to pick them up in person, they will be mailed to you.
Altar Server Retreat – Saturday, January 27th @ 11am
We will be hosting an altar server retreat that is open to all of our boys & men of all ages who currently serve in the altar, or for those who are interested in serving in the altar in the future. The retreat will take place at the church and will begin with a lesson and training in how to serve in the altar by Fr. Theofanis, and will then go into lunch and a fun activity for all of those in attendance.
The Way Catechism Class – Wednesdays 6pm – 7pm (via Zoom)
The Way is a class for those seeking to enter the Orthodox Church and for those who are Orthodox looking to learn more about their Faith. The Zoom link is on the parish calendar, or contact Fr. Theofanis to learn more.
Sunday School – Sundays following Holy Communion
No Sunday School this week.