TODAY
Memorial: May Her Memory Be Eternal!
1 year Bessie Stamos
Fellowship Hour: We welcome all to our coffee fellowship hour following services this morning, sponsored by the family of Bessie Stamos in her cherished memory!
DURING THE WEEK
We continue the Nativity Fast, abstaining from all meats, regular fish (shellfish permitted), dairy, until recieving Holy Communion at the Feast of our Lord's Nativity (Christmas) tomorrow on December 25. From the Feast until January 5 no fasting is permitted on any day, excepting the morning prior to recieving Holy Communion.
Tonight: Great Vespers of the Lord's Nativity, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, December 25: The Nativity of our Lord
8:30 a.m. Matins and Divine Liturgy
Sunday, December 31: Sunday before Theophany
8:15 a.m. Matins and Divine Liturgy
NEWS
2024 Stewardship Pledge Drive
We thank those who have submitted their 2024 Pledge Forms already, and we pray the remainder of our faithful will do so as soon as possible. Pledge forms were sent by mail to parishioner households, but if you did not receive one or are in need, they are available today in the Narthex, in our weekly email bulleting, or you may have one sent to you from the Parish Office.
Donating in Time of Need
We are always accepting non-perishable foods to assist those in need, and items may be dropped off in the Narthex (foyer) at services on Sunday and Feastdays. Likewise, our Philoptochos Ladies are seeking donations of coffee to assist the City Rescue Mission of Hammond, a local homeless shelter. Again, donations can be left in the Narthex or at the Parish Office during the week.
50th Wedding Anniversarty/85th Birthday
Remember our practice of honoring couples on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary or persons on their 85th birthday! If you know of a couple or person that is celebrating these blessed milestones, please inform us through the Parish Office or contact Father David directly.
Although we honor couples and persons once (and it may occur "after the fact" if not done at the time), we do make an exception for those reaching their 100th year as well!
Parish Email List:
If you have not been receiving our emails, please forward your email address to our Parish Office. The Sunday Parish Bulletin with all updates and activities will be sent to each email on our list on the evening of the Friday before. Submissions or requests for Parish-wide emails should be directed to Father David.