Parish News & Updates
Helpful resources for Great Lent can be found in this updated edition of The Voice newsletter, including an overview of Lent, Holy Week, and guidelines for fasting. Click HERE
Thanks to all of your generosity we were able to raise over $2600 last Sunday to help support the OCMC work.
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
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/
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
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.
For Our Visitors We are are happy to welcome you to join us for worship and experience the beauty of the Orthodox Holy Tradition. For more info on the Church go to THIS LINK
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.
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: Kera, by John, Joan, & Erica Lagios, Christopher, by Rene Rores
Vigil Lights offered in Loving Memory: Katerini, by Chris & Rene Rores; Dora & Ted by Dina
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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