Parish News & Updates
Meatfare Fellowship! Join us after liturgy today for a special fellowship treat! All free-will offerings collected will benefit our St. Anthony Benevolent Fund which is used exclusively to help support those who approach our church in need. (You may donate to the Benevolent Fund anytime throughout the year via our online giving portal.)
Prosphora (Bread for Liturgy) Baking Workshop NEXT Saturday, March 16 at 10am. Come & learn!
Fr Martin Ritsi, OCMC Executive Director and former missionary in Kenya and Albania will be joining us for Divine Liturgy on Sunday March 24th, update us on OCMC's work in the world and have an information table in the hall following the Divine Liturgy. Please be sure to join us and meet Fr. Martin. See the flyer HERE
Senior Group Lunch, This Tuesday! March 12th, 1130am, at the Pizza Factory on Moana & Lakeside. 3480 Lakeside Dr, Reno, NV 89509.
Summer Camp at Saint Nicholas Ranch is open to youth ages 8 years old (or entering 3rd grade in Fall 2024) through 18 years old (or graduating High School in Spring 2024).More info and registration HERE
Young Adult Lenten Retreat Let's begin Great Lent together with Orthodox Young Adults from across the West Coast for a Lenten Retreat at St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA. Young Adults from all Orthodox traditions are welcome to attend. More info HERE
CrossRoad Applications are being accepted now CrossRoad is a ten-day academic summer institute that prepares high school juniors and seniors to make big life decisions and invites them to connect with the Orthodox Christian theological and spiritual tradition. Visit our website to Learn More
2024 Festival Planning Committee Members Needed!! We are in need to folks to help build up our core festival committee. Without a planning committee we can not bring our festival to life. Many leadership opportunites exist - overall coordination, marketing, logistics, entertainment, etc. If you are interested please contact Father Stephen or Dimi Sakelarios to learn more!
The Liturgical Arts Academy 2024 trains those who want to learn Byzantine chant or iconography in the tradition of the Orthodox Christian Church. The Academy is a one-week intensive program in late August led by expert teachers. August 18th to the 24th. REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 20. This is an amazing opportunity to grow in the faith. More info here https://www.theliturgicalarts.org/
Ancient Faith's Lampstand Institute - What is it? Ancient Faith’s Lampstand Institute is an introductory media training forum for Orthodox Christians aged 18-23 who are interested in learning skills in digital media and applying them to the service of the Church. When? July 18-21, 2024. Programming will begin Thursday, July 18, at 6:30 pm and conclude with Divine Liturgy and lunch on Sunday morning. If flying into a Chicago airport, our staff will be in touch about best flight times to align with a shuttle to Chesterton. If traveling another way, arriving in Chesterton by 6:00 pm is best. Who is eligible to apply? Orthodox Christians from ages 18-23 are eligible to apply. You do not need to be enrolled in related coursework, have experience in media, or be employed in media to be considered. The event aims to teach essential skills and provide mentorship for young people interested in digital media and ministry, so we welcome a spectrum of experience and skill levels. Deadline: March 31st, 2024 at 11:59 CT. For questions, email Ellie Bernasol, Director of Marketing and Communications, at ellie@ancientfaith.com.
Orthodoxy Class meets Thursday evenings at 7p. These classes are for everyone wishing to learn more about the Orthodox Faith; and are recommended for those who wish to become Orthodox. Each class will have preparation material assigned beforehand so you can be ready to attend an interactive class discussion. Please register by email to fatherstephen@att.net. Classes will be held at church in the small hall and simultaneously via Zoom. This way, you can join us in-person or online at the scheduled time of the class. Download the reading here at this link https://www.oca.org/cdn/PDFs/2023-0609-EOCB.pdf
Bible Study meets on Thursdays in person AND via zoom at 11am. Drop ins are welcome! We are studying the book of Hebrews (Ch. 12-13). Connection link: https://zoom.us/j/92579391202?pwd=TkpKQVpadExCLzdxRFNtU2d5S2JJQT09
Seeds for the Sower Orthodox Evangelism 6 week course meets each Saturday through Mar. 16 at 4pm. Live Your Faith - Know Your Faith - Share Your Faith. Check out the flyer HERE Class meets in person and via zoom and will be taught by Aaron Michael as the result of a project created through his enrollment in the St. Stephen’s Certificate in Orthodox Theology program administered by the Antiochian House of Studies (AHOS). Connect to the class at this link https://zoom.us/j/94068966273?pwd=M3VDODRCcFpvbW1IU1NYUi9DNldUZz09
Reading the Epistle at Divine Liturgy is a very important way to participate in our Sunday service. Won't you consider being an Epistle Reader? We are currently putting together a schedule, so if you would like to participate please talk to Larry Fitterer and tell him your interested in reading. There will be some brief training involved to get you oriented. Need help contacting Larry? Call the church office & we'll help.
Be sure to check out our Bookstore 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.
Experience Orthodox and Gospel Music Together Our friends at Cappella Romana are offering their recent concert online for you. “How Sweet the Sound: Black Voices in Orthodox Music” features selections from the "Jubilee Divine Liturgy" based on spirituals by Abbess Katherine and Greek Orthodox Vespers infused with Gospel and Jazz by Shawn Wallace. You'll hear "O Gladsome Light" (Phos hilaron) and Psalm 103 chanted as you've never heard them: accompanied by Hammond B3 organ in Gospel style. This very moving concert is available until the end of October, with video samples and interviews, at cappellaromana.org/sweetsound
For Our Visitors - You are always welcome to attend services and worship with us. We are are happy to welcome everybody to join us for worship and experience the beauty of the Orthodox Holy Tradition. For more info on the Church go to THIS LINK
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!
- Narthex Greeters- Especially on Sunday mornings, help greet and welcome our guests to services. Currently, we have four teams that alternate each week, we are looking to add one more team. Talk to Jim Phillips if you can help us.
- 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!
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.
GOA Center for Family Care is a wonderful ministry of our Archdiocese. We encourage you to sign up HERE for updates & receive resources from GOA Center for Family Care in your inbox.
The Metropolis Family Wellness Ministry just completed the 2023 REAL LIFE - Parenting from the Heart 2023 series - receiving much positive feedback. Below are some parenting videos and resources they would like to share with you. Handouts and videos can be accessed through their website. The following is a Workshop Presentation video, parenting styles that make a difference "RAISING KIDS WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE" They've also created resources and a video for individuals facing divorce.
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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 email at StAnthonyPrayerMinistry@gmail.com or contact the church office and we'll help you get in touch.
Vigil Lights offered for Health & Well Being: 12/24-1/2 Seraphim, offered by the Lagios Family; 1/17-1/24 Erica, Joan, offered by Doc John; 1/24 George, offered by Dimi; 1/28 George & Frank, offered by Dimi; 2/1-2/29 Oana and Anthony, offered by Andreia; 2/2-2/16 TR Vander Roe, offered by the Lagios Family; Chris, offered by Chris & Rene Rores; 2/11-16 Chris 2/18, Rores Family. 2/25-3/11 Kera, Offered by John, Joan & Erica Lagios.
Vigil Lights offered in Loving Memory: 12/24 Dimitrios, offered by Olga Makris; Nicholas Kombotheklas, offered by Olga Makris; 2/4 Nick Pereos, offered by the Woods Family; 2/11 Katerini, offered by Chris & Rene Rores; 2/11 Jerimaha, offered by Chris & Rene Rores; 2/18 Charles Joannou, offered by the Woods Family.
Online Resources:
The Fountain of Light A collection of works by Bishop Emilianos of Meloa, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.
Roots of Orthodoxy Videos showcasing Orthodoxy
Trisagion Films Videos on Orthodox Worship and Praxis Here you can discover they cover aspects of Orthodox worship and practice, pilgrimages, the lives of the saints, iconography and the sacred arts, and recordings of homilies, interviews, and special events.
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