Realm Connect - It's here!
We are in the process of upgrading our database to a new amazing system! Click on the following video to learn more about what we are in the process of setting up with your help!
Our church has moved to a new kind of church record keeping solution called Realm®. It primarily serves the administrative needs of our staff, but it also offers some exciting opportunities to support the way you are involved in our church. Not only will this improve work life for our ministry staff, it will make it easier for our church family to connect with each other, keep up with what’s going on, and grow as a connected community of believers.
So.... if we had your email in our previous database we have already sent you an invitation to join Realm Connect. After you accept the invitation and create your login, you can download the Connect app (find the link at the end of this post) and come join us in creating our very own connected community! If you can't find the Realm invitational email, please send me an email at church@stsconstantinehelenwi.org and request a Realm Invite. Ministry leaders should stop by the office to pick up their "Leader Guide" with helpful information.
Let's Connect!
Stay connected to our church wherever you go by downloading the free Connect -‐ Our Church Community app for iPhone and Android devices. Use it to communicate with your groups, RSVP to events, manage your giving, update profile information, and more. It makes it easier for us to connect throughout the week and know what’s happening
•News—Keeps everyone up-‐to-‐date with the latest posts, photos, and events for your group and for your church as a whole
•Posts—Post messages to your group and comment on posts by others in your group
•Photos—Capture your moments together and share them with your group
•Events—See event details (date, time, location, etc), submit your RSVP, and sign up to bring something
•Files —Access your group’s shared files
•Messages—Send your entire group, or select individuals, a message that starts a conversation
•Participants—See names and basic profile details for the people in your church or group, based on their privacy preferences
•Notification Settings—Manage your preferences for group notifications and emails
iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/connect-our-church-community/id1052274581?mt=8
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acstechnologies.android.realm.engagement
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Adult Education Class
GOYA's Project Mexico 2019
DOP Annual Lenten Supper
2019 Lent Wednesday Program
April 3rd Lenten Dinner will be hosted by our Parish Council
We are still looking for someone to host the March 20th Dinner
Triumph of Orthodoxy Vespers Service
2019.03.23 Lenten Retreat
Golden Agers - Loukoumades
Family Synaxis: Lenten Retreat
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FASTING GUIDELINES
When fasting, this is the order of removing the different food groups:
1. Meat—We remove all meat products
2. Dairy/Eggs—We remove all dairy products and eggs
3. Fish—We remove all fish with a backbone
4. Oil/Wine—We remove shellfish and all vegan dishes with oil
5. Strict Fast—Bread, nuts, water-boiled soups
So, our calendar fasting symbols mean:
1. Fast-Free: Everything is allowed (in moderation)
2. Dairy/Eggs Allowed: No Meat
3. Fish Allowed: No Meat/Dairy/Eggs
4. Oil/Wine Allowed: No Meat/Dairy/Eggs/Fish
5. Strict Fast: No Meat/Dairy/Eggs/Fish/Oil/Wine or Shellfish