Announcements
AIR CONDITIONER UPDATE
I'm sure we're all excited to know this! We have temporarily fixed some of the HVAC issues! 🙌 However — and this is a big however — a more permanent and overall solution will require approximately 6 or 7,000 dollars. Please contribute generously to help take care of our temple.
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NOT LIVESTREAMING SERVICES
We've stopped livestreaming services because of internet issues. If you could be here to let the Suddenlink person in and keep an eye on things while he's here, that's all we need. We'd greatly appreciate your help.
The elderly and others really rely on being able to watch the services from home. Please help if you can.
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SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Nameday: Everyone named Anna! Anna Baker, Anna Lichtenstein, Ana Mihail.
Birthday: Yolanda Kalaitzes
Anniversary: None
Memorial: none
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UPCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES
- Wednesday, September 8, Nativity of the Theotokos: 9:00 am Orthros, 10:00 am Liturgy
- Tuesday, September 14, Elevation of the Holy Cross: 9:00 am Orthros, 10:00 am Liturgy
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FALL PICNIC
We have changed the summer picnic into a Fall Picnic, because the weather wiill be much nicer. A date in October is being planned. Stay tuned for more details.
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COFFEE HOUR
Please join us for Coffee Hour. Your presence is important for building the church community.
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PARISH COUNCIL
The next PC meeting will be on September 12.
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WAYS YOU CAN HELP
- We continue to need prosforo bakers. Thank you to those who provide this for the parish. If you'd like to sign up, see Fr. Mark.
- Thank you to all of you who have contributed altar wine, we can't do liturgy without this either. If you would like to donate altar wine, see Fr. Mark.
- Please consider sponsoring coffee hour, perhaps team up with someone. There is a sign-up sheet in the kitchen.
- You are welcome to help chant or read the Epistle. See Father or John Choate.
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YOUR ORTHODOX EDUCATION
Reminder: When you travel, find an Orthodox parish and go to church! They are easy to find online.
When you visit other churches, please take photos of the icons and architecture. Print them and bring them here. We'll post them in the social hall, to share with our parish community.
Why should we visit other parishes when we go on vacation? Because God doesn't take a break from us, so we shouldn't take a break from Him!
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Saints for the Week: We have many saints with interesting write-ups in this week's bulletin. Scroll down in this bulletin to find out more.
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Other Announcements:
- Send your prayer requests to Fr. Mark. Also send your requests for visits to the sick and the hospitalized. These days, hospitals do not release patient information or call the priest, so you need to let Father know yourself.
- Reminder: Whenever we cannot attend church services, we should still find a way to worship God. You can pray these Morning Prayers during that time. The morning prayers are also good way to start every day. Here are some Evening Prayers for you too. "A day hemmed in prayer rarely comes unravelled."
** As always, see the parish website for any changes and updates. **