NEXT SUNDAY
There will be a Blessing of Vehicles next Sunday, immediately following the morning Divine Liturgy. This is done annually on St. Elijah Day (July 20) or the Sunday closest to that day. Please clean and bring your cars, trucks, bicycles, etc.
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NEWS FROM PARISH FRIENDS
Congratulations to the Azkoul family on the birth and blessing of Vincent Franz Azkoul! The Azkouls were members of our parish while Aaron was stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base, then moved to Missouri in early Spring of 2022. Rebecca, Aaron, and their children all say "Hello!"
To see photos of Baby Vincent and his 40-Day Blessing, go to the Parish Photo Gallery.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The organizers of the Concho Christmas Celebration have invited our parish to be hosts for the Christmas light tour.
Date: Friday, December 23
Time: one-hour shifts, from 6-9 pm
There will be a sign displayed that says we are the hosts, and it will have the name of our church.
What it involves is greeting people in their cars at the starting point of the tour, and handing out a little bag that has a survey card, a pencil, and a candy cane.
This will be a good way for people to meet members of our parish and see how friendly we are. It will also help spread Christmas cheer.
If you can volunteer, even for a little while, please see Presbytera or the sign-up sheet in the church kitchen, on the refrigerator. Thank you!
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FASTING
- From now until the end of July, we are in the "normal" cycle of just Wednesdays and Fridays being fasting days.To see which days are strict fast days, and which ones are wine & oil days, you can
- On August 1, we will start the Dormition Fast in honor of the Mother of God.
- Cookbook Recommendation: Looking for a fasting cookbook that deals with modern diets like paleo, gluten-free, and nut-free? That isn't ethnic?
- Try Fasting as a Family by Melissa Naasko, blogger and mother of 11. Available from Ancient Faith and Amazon.
- Melissa also has a useful Facebook page @FastingFamily.
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UPCOMING SERVICES
Sunday, July 24, Blessing of Vehicles
Immediately following the morning Divine Liturgy
Saturday, August 6, Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord on Mt. Tabor
- 9 AM Orthros
- 10 AM Divine Liturgy
For more about the Transfiguration, see OrthodoxWiki.org.
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COFFEE HOUR
We need people to sign up for Coffee Hour. It's not necessary to sponsor an entire meal — you can just sign up to bring one dish. That way, several people can sign up each Sunday. "Many hands make the burden light." Thank you for your help!
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CARING MEALS MINISTRY
If you know someone who needs meals due to illness, birth, etc., please see Kathy Baughman or Noelle Bartl. Thank you to everyone who volunteers for this ministry. You are being the hands of Christ!
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PARISH COUNCIL
The next Parish Council meeting will be August 14, at the end of Coffee Hour. We will not have a meeting this month because of everyone's summer schedules.
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Check out the rest of the bulletin online! See below for news from the world of Orthodoxy, online concerts and lecture series, and more.
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SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Birthdays: Ann Burmeister, Reanna Choate, Noah Perkins
Anniversaries: none
Namedays: Ezekiel Choate (St. Ezekiel the Prophet, July 23)
Memorials: none
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AFTER CHURCH
Please join us for refreshments in the Social Hall.
** As always, see the parish website for any changes and updates. **