Parish News & Updates
Holiday Giving Our Parish will donate 50% of our holiday offerings to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada. Please click HERE to make a donation today! You may also drop off a check to our church office with the memo "Holiday Offering."
Church Music Workshop We are most grateful to Kay Harkis, Christopher Hondros, and Ross Ritterman of our Metropolis Church Music Federation for sharing their talents, resources, and time to be with us this past weekend to hold a congregational singing workshop. Their insights and instruction were very helpful to our community in promoting greater participation in worship – in our common effort to “give Glory and Thanksgiving to God.” Thanks to all our parishioners who made the time to participate!
Be sure to check out your Saint Anthony Bookstore this Christmas season! In Stock Now: St. Nicholas and Nativity Icons, Seasonal Spiritual Books, Seasonal Children's Books, Christmas Cards, Ornaments. Did you know that the bookstore has a self-checkout system when there is no cashier available? Located in front of our register, there are envelopes and a secure box to record and place bookstore payments. Simply choose your item(s), record the item(s) on the envelope, place your payment in the envelope (cash or checks only), and place the envelope into the slot at the top of the secure box.
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
Theophany is on Friday, January 6th, the Great Blessing of Waters will take place in church following Divine Liturgy. On Sunday, January 8th, we will celebrate the outdoor Blessing of the Waters of the Truckee River at Wingfield Park between 1p and 3p. Plan to join us for this celebration!
Sunday School 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. No Class on Christmas Day.
2023 Ecclesiastical Calendars are here! Both wall and pocket calendars are available. Pocket calendars can be found in the narthex. Both Wall and pocket calendars can be found in the Large Hall. Both calendars reflect important Orthodox Fasting and Feast Days!
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 — 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!
Greek Festival - Needed: Festival Chairperson to begin planning in Jan/Feb. Dates for the 2023 festival TBD dependent on having a festival chair.
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
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
