Parish News & Updates
Sunday School Registration forms are available. New or visiting students are welcome to "drop in" for a lesson. Students will be directed to Sunday School in the small hall following communion. Sunday School will be in session for 40 minutes and then students will be released into the large hall to join their families for snacks and fellowship. Please remember that we strive to keep a good learning environment free of distractions. Therefore, following divine liturgy, parents will be directed to enter the large hall from the front of the building. Please refrain from congregating in the small hall during Sunday School lessons.
Celebratory Luncheon - October 23rd! All are invited to attend Divine Liturgy and stay for a Meal of Thanksgiving following service as we celebrate the 20th Anniversay of Father Stephen's Sacrament of Ordination to Priesthood. Kindly RSVP to the church office before October 16th.
Orthodoxy classes beginning this THURSDAY October 20th at 7p in the small hall and zoom. This is an 8 week course exploring Christian Orthodoxy. This course is geared towards newcomers, catechumens, and people interested in exploring the faith. IMPORTANT Each class will have preparation material assigned beforehand so you can be ready to attend an interactive class discussion. Please register so you can get the material each week by email to fatherstephen@att.net All are welcome to join us, so bring a friend.
Parish-wide Memorial Service - October 30th We will have a Parish-wide Memorial Service for our departed Orthodox loved ones at the end of Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 30th. As an experession of love and hope to our departed non-Orthodox, we will offer a Trisagion prayer at the conclusion of the Memorial Service. E-mail the names of those you would like commemorated to saintanthonychurch@sbcglobal.net, and please list the Orthodox and non-Orthodox separately, or you can leave a written list of names at the church office. Please have all names submitted by Thursday, October 27th. Donations for the church are always appreciated - all memorical proceeds will benefit our parish. We suggest a minimum donation of $25. You can make donations with a credit or debit card using our Online Giving Portal (click here), or by check to the church office (please write "Parish Wide Memorial Donation" in the memo field).
Help us build up the Following Ministries:
Live Stream— Looking to add additional members to help support our service schedule. This is a great opportunity for our High School and Young Adult parishioners and only requires a commitment of a few hours per month!
Hospitality— Looking for a Leader or Co-Leaders to help oversee weekly fellowship: to ensure we have good coverage each week, our supplies are maintained and reordered when needed, and to be a central point of contact for volunteers who have signed up to help and/or contribute.
Facilities (NEW!) — Looking to build a team of parishioners who are willing to help with small projects in and around the church property. If you are interested in joining these or any other ministries, please talk to Father Stephen or contact the church office!
2023 Holy Land Pilgrimage Save the dates! Plannning is underway with Cloud Tours to organize a trip to the Holy Land next spring. Departure on Tuesday, April 25, & return on Thursday, May 4. Details & cost now available HERE! If you are interested send an email to fatherstephen@att.net
Bible Study meets each Thursday, in person AND via zoom. Drop ins are welcome! We are studying the book of Ephesians. Connection link: https://goarch.zoom.us/j/96253922864?pwd=eVN0Q2NtcDh5MnBwcGZTZ1ZKcGFwZz09
Parish Council Elections will be held in early December. If you are interested to serve the parish in this capacity please speak with one of our election committee members, they are Lola Fitterer, Eileen Phillips & Ivy Valory.
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 Most services are being live-streamed on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/saintanthonychurchreno/. It is a blessing to be able to connect with those at home in this way.
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.
Prayer Ministry “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16 If you need prayer for yourself, a family member, or anyone else in your circle of friends and acquaintances, you can have your prayer requests included in a weekly prayer request list. Also, this new Prayer Ministry is looking for “prayer warriors” who are willing to pray for others in need. Praying for one another is a critical part of living an Orthodox Christian life, and the Prayer Ministry can help you systematically pray for others who need prayer. If you have a prayer request, or would like to become part of this new, important, and exciting ministry, please contact Barbara Cummings via phone or text at 775-848-3677, or via email at StAnthonyPrayerMinistry@gmail.com