Movie about St. Nektarios in National Theaters

Coming to San Angelo tomorrow, Monday, March 28, at 7pm at Tinseltown Theater. Let's all go!

https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Man-of-God

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Pray for the people of Russia and Ukraine, for peace, for their salvation.

• Please see Yulia, Anastasia, or Neil about donating directly to Ukraine.
  
  
• The International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) and Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) are working together to raise $1 million for immediate and long-term support of the Ukrainian people. Make your donation by visiting goarch.org/ukraine. 

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We've just finished our second week of Great Lent. From now until Pascha on April 24, the Church prescribes that we fast from meat, dairy, oil, and eggs. We also fast from beer, wine, etc,

Please talk with Fr. Mark about your fasting plans. It's a good idea to talk to your priest every year about this, because our nutritional needs change as we age, develop medical conditions, or go through things such as pregancies or surgeries. Fasting is supposed to help us, not harm us! So, talk to your priest to find out what plan will work best for you.

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STEWARDSHIP

Please turn in your pledge cards.  Pledge cards aren't a binding contract.  They show what you think you can give to the church, as part of your love, care, and upkeep for it.  If you have a change in circumstances (job loss, job change, etc.), just let the priest know what is going on and you will be released from your pledge. The church needs your support.

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DONATIONS

Update: We need about $5,000 now to finish paying off the new HVAC system. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Every bit helps, so please pitch in if you can. 

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ADDITIONAL WAYS  YOU  CAN  HELP 

• We need an additional bookcase for the lending library in the social hall.

• We always need prosforo bakers. If you'd like to sign up, see Fr. Mark.
  

• We need people to help bring food to coffee hour. If you don't want to sponsor the entire meal, you could team up with someone, or just volunteer to bring one dish. There is a sign-up sheet in the kitchen.
  

• We are looking for volunteers to read the Epistle on Sundays. You could read aloud or chant it, whichever you prefer. If you don't know how to chant it, we can teach you. See Father or John Choate.

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UPCOMING  SPECIAL  SERVICES

• Wednesday, March 30, Presanctified Liturgy at 6 pm.
  
• Friday, April 1, Akathist at 6 pm. 

** A complete list of Lenten services will be posted on the website soon. **
 Save the Date: Pascha is April 24 this year. 

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Saints for the Week: See the write-ups we have down below in this bulletin. The saints' stories are very interesting and helpful to us.

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SPECIAL  OCCASIONS  

Birthdays: Anna Baker, Cia Alexander, Jared Crusberg, Julietta Garcia

Anniversaries: Kathy & Alan Baughman

Namedays: none

Memorials: none

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COFFEE  HOUR

Please join us for Coffee Hour. Take the initiative to stay, meet, and talk with one another, so we can build strong bonds of friendship and community. 

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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.
  

• When you travel, find an Orthodox parish and go to church! They are easy to find online. 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!
  

• 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 good way to start every day. 

• Here are some Evening Prayers. "A day hemmed in prayer rarely comes unravelled."  
  
  

** As always, see the parish website for any changes and updates. **