Parish News & Updates
Read this Sunday's Children's Word HERE
Bible Study Online meets each Thursday at 11am via zoom. Click here to connect: https://goarch.zoom.us/j/96253922864?pwd=eVN0Q2NtcDh5MnBwcGZTZ1ZKcGFwZz09 Meeting ID: 962 5392 2864 Passcode: 995503
Glory to God - our Faith & Light goal has been reached! This effort was initiated with a vision to keep faith alive and our Church doors open during an uncertain and challenging time. Through the past year we have sustained our parish, not just "keeping it alive" but allowing it to thrive. Thanks to the gifts of many we have been able to carry forward our ministry and continue our vital work. As our campaign draws to a close, the inspiration and obligation we carry as Orthodox Christians to keep our parish flourishing carries on. Let us look at this time of transition with a refreshed spirit and optimision the in legacy of Faith & Light - now and for generations to come. Click Here for a full update.
Support our September Food to Go Event
- Ordering is now open for our Greek Food to Go Event being held in lieu of our annual festival. Click Here to place your order today (or visit RenoGreekFest.com). All orders must be made online and prior to Monday, Sept 6th @ 11:30pm. Food will be available for pick up on Friday, Sept 10th or Saturday, Sept 11th. Quantities of some items are limited so don't delay and please help by spreading the word with your friends & neighbors! (If you have any trouble ordering, please contact the Church office.)
- We have one more Food Prep event! Baklava - Thursday, September 2, start time is at 9am. This is a great opportunities for all ages - families, friends & neighbors are welcome! No experience needed. There will be a teaching table to help get you started. Sign up sheets are in the Big Hall or contact the church office. We look forward to seeing you!
- Get involved Event Week & Weekend Help will be needed with food prep and set up in the days leading up to the event (Sept 7th-9th), staffing over event weekend (Sept 10th-11th), and clean up following (Sept 12th). There's a wide variety of work and shifts availalbe for all ages! Sign up sheets are in the Big Hall or contact the church office to volunteer.
- Consider making a donation to help offset the expenses of this event. Click here to donate online today or donate by check through the church office (be sure to write Food to Go Donation in the memo field.)
Updated Guidance for Attending Church: Masks once again required at services. As we continue to deal with the pandemic alongside our broader community, please keep in mind that as Christians, we have an ethical obligation to protect all people. Masks are available in the narthex as you come in to church. By way of reminder, reservations are no longer required to attend Divine Liturgy and there is open seating for all services with no social distancing. We will continue to live stream all services and also offer expanded seating in our Halls to allow for flexibility and use as needed. Keep in mind that the mission of our Church is to bring people to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 3:18) To fulfil this mission we must all have the commitment and conviction to live the life in Christ as an individual and within the community. For additional information and guidance, please see our COVID-19 Vaccination Fact Sheet
Pastoral Visits & Holy Communion For setting dates, sacraments, memorial services, personal counseling, confessions, sick calls and personal visitations that may include receiving Holy Communion, please call the church office (775-825-5365) or email saintanthonychurch@sbcglobal.net. You can also speak with Father Stephen or e-mail at fatherstephen@att.net.
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Live Streaming All services are being live-streamed on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/saintanthonychurchreno/. Thank you for your continued patience and support as we learn and grow with this capability. It is a blessing to be able to connect with those at home in this way.
Using Ages Initiatives As many of you know, this is a very powerful tool we use at each of or services. We encourage you to become familiar with this resource and use it as you see fit. However we also ask that you either print or save & download the service on your device prior to coming to church as the use of Wi-Fi impacts our streaming ability.
Hardcopies of the Divine Liturgy may be purchased at the HCHC Bookstore at https://holycrossbookstore.com/collections/product-list-for-homepage/products/divineliturgy2019
Online Giving Portal for Stewardship & Donation Offerings The Online Giving Portal can be accessed through our Church Website by clicking the new “Donations & Stewardship” tab. This functionality is secured for your protection and gives you the opportunity to make a one-time contribution or set up a recurring offering.
Metropolis News & Updates
Greece Fires Relief Fund The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is accepting donations to provide assistance to those impacted by the devastating fires in Greece. Click here to view a message from Archbishop Elpidophoros and make an online donation today. Donations may also be made by check payable to Greek Orthodox Archiocese of America, 8 East 79th Street, New York NY 10075. Please be sure to write "Greece Fires" in the memo field so the funds are applied correctly. We are pleased to inform you that $600 will be donated on behalf of St. Anthony Parishioners (proceeds from free will offerings collected at last week's Dormition Fellowship Luncheon).
Learning Through Serving The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is pleased to announce “Learning Through Serving: Project Based Learning for Religious Education”. This Zoom workshop will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. PDT and is ideal for clergy, religious educators, Sunday School directors and teachers, parents, and anyone interested in the implementation of Project Based Learning for Religious Education. This workshop will be led by Dr. Drew Baker. Click here for more information or register now!
Welcome Back to Saint Nicholas Ranch After a long hiatus, the doors of Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center are opening again! Though there are still restrictions for in-person gatherings, the Board of Saint Nicholas Ranch is now permitting small groups with limited occupancy. If your family would like to visit the Ranch, or if your parish would like to offer a small retreat, please contact Ranch Executive Director Michael Pappas, info@stnicholasranch.org or call 559-338-2103.
Help Our Graduates Stay Connected to the Church Thousands of our Orthodox youth graduate from High School and go away to schools across our country. While blessed with unprecedented educational opportunities, at the same time, many face difficult challenges in the environment of the college campus. The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco wants to help maintain their connection to the Church! Complete the Online Form or visit www.gosfyouth.org. The Metropolis will make sure that an Orthodox Priest and community near your student's college connects with your loved one.
Music Scholarships Available The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Church Music Federation Ministry is pleased to once again offer eight (8) Frank Desby and Xenia Anton Desby Memorial Music Scholarships of up to $500 each for Metropolis church musicians in 2021. Funds can be used to obtain education and training in singing, chanting, and conducting. Applications and information can be found online at www.sfchurchmusic.org. Deadline: August 15, 2021. For more information, please contact:sfchurchmusic@sanfran.goarch.org.