SCHEDULE CHANGE, SUNDAY, JULY 31
We will have a prayer service at 10 am today, instead of the Orthros and Divine Liturgy. Fr. Mark could not be present to hold the regular services. The prayer service will be led by lay parishioners.
From Fr. Mark:
"Dear Parishioners, I apologize for not being with you in San Angelo today. A number of factors contributed to putting me behind as I go into the first major exam in medical school, which is a three-hour test on Monday afternoon. Please pray for me, and that I do well on this test. I continue to pray for all of you."
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DORMITION FAST and FEASTDAY
Tomorrow, August 1 (Monday), we will start the Dormition Fast in honor of the Mother of God.
The fast lasts through Sunday, August 14. The next day, Monday, August 15, is the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. Our parish is named after this feast. For more information, see "Why Our Name?" on the About page for our parish website.
This two-week fasting period every August is is not as strict or severe as Lent, but put some effort into it.
Due to Fr. Mark's commitments at medical school, we will be unable to hold the typical services during this two week period. (We will, however, have Orthros and Liturgy for the Transfiguration on Saturday, August 6th, at 9 and 10 a.m.)
What to do to honor the Mother of God? From August 1–14, everyone is encouraged to pray the Paraklesis service at home in front of their icons, or watch a broadcast from another parish.
Note: We will be unable to have regular services on Sunday, August 14. The church will be open for prayers instead.
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UPCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES
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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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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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 parish council meeting scheduled for August 14 will be postponed until August 21. We will meet during Coffee Hour.
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SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Birthdays: Kay Foley
Anniversaries: none
Namedays: none
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. **