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The Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos
(Sunday before the Elevation of the Cross)
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The Nativity of theMost Holy Mother of God
by Fr. ALexander Schmemann
The Church’s veneration of Mary has always been rooted in her obedience to God, her willing choice to accept a humanly impossible calling. The Orthodox Church has always emphasized Mary’s connection to humanity and delighted in her as the best, purest, most sublime fruition of human history and of man’s quest for God, for ultimate meaning, for ultimate content of human life.
If in Western Christianity veneration of Mary was centered upon her perpetual virginity, the heart of Orthodox Christian East’s devotion, contemplation, and joyful delight has always been her Motherhood, her flesh and blood connection to Jesus Christ. The East rejoices that the human role in the divine plan is pivotal. The Son of God comes to earth, appears in order to redeem the world, He becomes human to incorporate man into His divine vocation, but humanity takes part in this. If it is understood that Christ’s “co-nature” with us is as a human being and not some phantom or bodiless apparition, that He is one of us and forever united to us through His humanity, then devotion to Mary also becomes understandable, for she is the one who gave Him His human nature, His flesh and blood. She is the one through whom Christ can always call Himself “The Son of Man.”
Son of God, Son of Man…God descending and becoming man so that man could become divine, could become partaker of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4), or as the teachers of Church expressed it, “deified.” Precisely here, in this extraordinary revelation of man’s authentic nature and calling, is the source that gratitude and tenderness which cherishes Mary as our link to Christ and, in Him, to God. And nowhere is this reflected more clearly that in the Nativity of the Mother of God.
Nothing about this event is mentioned anywhere in the Holy Scriptures. But why should there be? Is there anything remarkable, anything especially unique about the normal birth of a child, a birth like any other? The Church began to commemorate the event with a special feast…because, on the contrary, the very fact that it is routine discloses something fresh and radiant about everything we call routine and ordinary, it gives new depth to the unremarkable details of human life…And with each birth the world is itself in some sense created anew and given as a gift to this new human being to be his life, his path, his creation.
This feast therefore is first a general celebration of Man’s birth, and we no longer remember the anguish, as the Gospel says, “for joy that a human being is born into the world” (Jn. 16:21). Secondly, we now know whose particular birth, whose coming we celebrate: Mary’s. We know the uniqueness, the beauty, the grace of precisely this child, her destiny, her meaning for us and for the whole world. And thirdly, we celebrate all who prepared the way for Mary, who contributed to her inheritance of grace and beauty…And therefore the Feast of her Nativity is also a celebration of human history, a celebration of faith in man, a celebration of man.
Sadly, the inheritance of evil is far more visible and better known. There is so much evil around us that this faith in man, in his freedom, in the possibility of handing down a radiant inheritance of goodness has almost evaporated and been replaced by cynicism and suspicion. This hostile cynicism and discouraging suspicion are precisely what seduce us to distance ourselves from the Church when it celebrates with such joy and faith this birth of a little girl in whom are concentrated all the goodness, spiritual beauty, harmony and perfection that are elements of genuine human nature. Thus, in celebrating Mary’s birth we find ourselves already on the road to Bethlehem, moving toward the joyful mystery of Mary as the Mother to God.
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RESURRECTIONAL TROPARION—TONE 6
The angelic powers were at Your tomb; the guards became as dead men. Mary stood by Your grave, seeking Your most pure body. You took captive hell, not being tempted by it. You came to the Virgin, granting life. O Lord, Who rose from the dead, glory to You.
NATIVITY TROPARION—TONE 4
Your Nativity, O Virgin, has proclaimed joy to the whole universe! The Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, has shone from You, O Theotokos! By annulling the curse, He bestowed a blessing. By destroying death, He has granted us eternal Life.
RESURRECTIONAL KONTAKION—TONE 6
When Christ God the Giver of Life, raised all of the dead from the valleys of misery with His mighty hand, He bestowed resurrection on the human race. He is the Savior of all, the Resurrection, the Life, and the God of all.
NATIVITY KONTAKION—TONE 4
By your nativity, O most pure Virgin, Joachim and Anna are freed from barrenness, Adam and Eve — from the corruption of death. And we, your people, freed from the guilt of sin, celebrate and sing to you: “The barren woman gives birth to the Theotokos, the nourisher of our Life.”
INSTEAD OF "IT IS TRULY MEET...":
Magnify, O my soul, the most glorious nativity of the Mother of God. Virginity is foreign to mothers; childbearing is strange for virgins. But in you, O Theotokos, both were accomplished. For this all the earthly nations unceasingly magnify you.
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READERS:
This Week: Matins: Milan Radanovic Epistle: Stefan Gligorevic
Next Week: Matins: Lenny Tepsich Epistle: Dasha Gencturk
EPISTLE: Galatians 6:11-18, Philippians 2:5-11 (Nativity)
DEACON: Let us pay attention.
PRIEST: Peace be unto all!
READER: And with your spirit!
DEACON: Wisdom.
READER: The Prokeimenon in the Sixth Tone: O Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance!
CHOIR: O Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance!
READER: v: To You, O Lord, will I call. O my God, be not silent to me!
CHOIR: O Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance!
READER: And in the Third Tone: My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
CHOIR: My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
DEACON: Wisdom!
READER: The Reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Galatians.
DEACON: Let us attend!
READER: Brothers and Sisters, See with what large letters I have written to you with my own hand! As many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these would compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. For not even those who are circumcised keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation. And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Brothers, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
PRIEST: Peace be unto you, reader!
READER: And with your spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: I have exalted one chosen out of My people.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: For My hand shall defend him, and My arm shall strengthen him.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
АПОСТОЛ: Галатима 6: 11-18, Филипљанима2: 5—11 (Рођење)
Ђакон: Пазимо
Свештеник: Мир свима!
Читач: I Духу Твоме!
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач : ПРОКИМЕН- глас 6 Спаси Господе, народ Свој и благослови наследство Своје.
Хор: Спаси Господе, народ Свој и благослови наследство Своје.
Читач: Теби, Господе вапим: Боже мој, немој ме оставити без одговора!
Хор: Спаси Господе, народ Свој и благослови наследство Своје.
Читач: глас 3 Душа моја велича Господа и дух мој се радује у Богу Спаситељу мом.
Хор: Душа моја велича Господа и дух мој се радује у Богу Спаситељу мом.
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач: Читање је од посланице Светог апостола Павла до Галатима
Ђакон: Пазимо
Читач: Браћо, видите како вам великим словима написах својом руком! Који хоће да се допадну по тијелу, они вас приморавају да се обрезујете, само да не буду гоњени за крст Христов. Јер ни сами обрезани не држе закон, него хоће да се ви обрезујете да би се вашим тијелом хвалили. А ја, Боже сачувај, да се чим другим хвалим осим крстом Господа нашега Исуса Христа, којим се мени разапе свијет и ја свијету. Јер у Христу Исусу нити обрезање што помаже нити необрезање, него нова твар. И који год буду живјели по овоме правилу, мир на њих и милост, и на Израиљ Божији. Убудуће да ми нико не ствара тешкоће, јер ја ране Господа Исуса на тијелу својему носим. Благодат Господа нашега Исуса Христа са духом вашим, браћо. Амин.
Нека вам ум буде онај који је био и у Христу Исусу, који, будући у обличју Божијем, није сматрао као отимање да буде раван Богу, него је самога себе обнажио, узевши обличје слуге, и дошавши у сличности људској. И као што је нађен у облику као човек, Он се смири и поста послушан до смрти, чак до смрти на крсту. Стога га је Бог и узвисити и дао му име које је изнад сваког имена, да на име Исуса сва колена клекну, и на небу, и на земљи, и под земљом, и да сваки језик исповеда да је Исус Христос Господ, на славу Бога Oца.
Свештеник: Мир свима Читачу!
Читач: I Духом Твоме! Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Похитај, напредуј и владај, ради истине, кротости и правде.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Љубиш правду и мрзиш безакоње.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
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LITURGY GOSPEL: John 3:13-17, Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28 (Nativity)
At that time, the Lord said, “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” And it happened, as He spoke these things, that a certain woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts which nursed You!” But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”
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ЈЕВАНЂЕЉЕ: Јован 3: 13-17, Лука 10: 38 – 42, 11: 27–28 (Рођење)
У вријеме оно, Господ је рекао, И нико се није попео на небо осим Онај који сиђе с неба, Син Човјечији који је на небу. И као што Мојсеј подиже змију у пустињи, тако треба да се подигне Син Човјечији, да сваки који вјерује у њега не погине, него да има живот вјечни, јер Бог тако завоље свијет да је Сина својега Једнороднога дао, да сваки који вјерује у њега не погине, него да има живот вјечни. Јер не посла Бог Сина својега на свијет да суди свијету, него да се свијет спасе кроз њега.
И догодило се док су ишли, да је ушао у неко село; и одређена жена по имену Марта примила га је у своју кућу. А имала је сестру по имену Марија, која је такође седела код Исусових ногу и слушала Његову реч. Али Марта се бавила много службом, и приступила му је и rekla: "Господе, зар ти није стало што ме је моја сестра оставила да служим сам?" Зато реците јој да ми помогне." И Исус одговори и рече јој: "Марто, Марто, забринута си и узнемирена око многих ствари. Али једна ствар је потребна, и Марија је одабрала ту добру ствар која јој неће бити одузета." И догодило се, док је говорио ове ствари, да једна жена из гомиле подиже свој глас и рече Му: "Благословена је утроба која Те носила и дојке које су Те дојиле!" Али Он рече: "Више од тога, блаже су они који чују реч Божју и држе је!"
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~Prayers for the Faithful~
In Our Prayers
Newly Illumined Evelyn Caryn Howell, her parents and sponsors, Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop Youhanna, Protinica Ljubica Jockovic, Protopresbyter Rodney Torbic, Protostavrofor Ilija Balach, Protostavrofor Joseph Fester, Archpriest Gabriel Rochelle, Protinica Ana Stepanov, Matushka Barbara Ealy, Matushka Theodora Ressetar, Sister Anastasija, the child Katie Elizabeth and her parents Mileva and Michael Repasky, the child Louise Bare and her parents Zachary & Elizabeth, Catherine Lewis and the newborn Caleb Ereno, Bethany Peterson and the newborn Maverick Michael, Mileva Repasky and the newborn Caroline Grace, Jensen Swartz and the newborn Trace Keith, Kyranna Baker and the child to be born of her, Michelle Adams, Addy Andy, Kevin Appleby, Samuel Atzeff, Lori Bare, Elijah Barnett, Christina Berchock, Dori & Doug Bert, Jonathan Bertsch, Carole & Nick Blitva, Stephan and Barbara Blitva, Jason Brill, Voni Brown, Guiliana & Aleksandar Carricato, Maria Chigrintseva, Susan & Jim Cibort, Leann Cox, Victoria Cox, Tommy & Kara (Blitva) Dorsey, Edward Dry, JoAnn Filepas, Anaya Garvin, Eric Garvin, Christian & Melanie Geib, Michael Geppert III, Dr Andrea Govelovich, Rdr. Nicholas & Teresa Govelovich, Kata Gruich, George Gutshall, Dan Hazlett, Travis Heilman, Adam Herigan, Edith Herigan, Kay Himes, Matthew Hoover, Nicole Stefan Imschweiler, Susan Jacobs, Slobodan Jovicic, Tony Kepp, Stephen Kerstetter, Keith & Kelly Kessler, Myong Sook Kim, Caryn Kiraly, Nadine Klipa, Dorothy Krnjaich, Dragica Kuzmanovic, Henry Laichak, Peter Lalic, Dragan Lalovic, Stella Wren Lappas, Susan Leis, Jovan Lemajic, Richard Livingston, Margaret Livingston, Stephen Lundingrin, Penny MacDonald, Dianne & Jim Martin, Jean & Paul Martin, Rowan Martin, Jack McFall, George Milakovic, Slavka Miljevic, Marija Miljkovic, Daria Milletics, Rosanda Mitrovic, Diane & Slobodan Momic, George Myers, Patty Navarro, Bosiljka Ninkovic, Lila Packer, Daniel Paddock, Vid & Marica Pejcic, Hope Pesner, Makaylie Peterson, Kobe Petrovich, Duke & Sue Petrovich, Tracy Petrovich, Milena Pilipovic, Christopher Radanovic, Ioanna Radanovic, Logan Roszkowski, Chloe Ruff, Christine Sakran, Michael Schaffner, Maryann Seiders, Greg Selman, Steven Semic, Benjamin Shaffer, Tessa Shaffer, John Sheaffer, Milan Shumkaroff, Branko Smitran, Zorka Starcevich, Karen Stefan, Timothy Stefan, Michael Stepanovich, Stevan & Mary Stojic, Patricia & Joseph Sypniewski, Linda Szeerba, Leonard Tepsich, Leroy Tepsich Jr, Savka Trivun, Edith & Michael “Bo” Venesevich, Michael Vishnesky, Magdalen Vloutely, Rita Vorkapich, Kristina Vukalo, Traci Weaver, Paula Werner, Nicolette & Nikola Wiel, Draga Worman, Charlotte Wright, Tosh Yanich, Dewey Yetter, Elizabeth Yezdimir, Mila “Millie” Yezdimir, Marija Zabrodnaya, Jason Zeigler, Ashley Ziobrowski, Miriam “Mim” Codan Ziolkowski
Those Who Need Special Care
ECUMENICAL (COUNTRY MEADOWS) Jane Rush, HOMELAND: Draga Donato; MASONIC HOME: Ray Foltz; RS: Cedo Lukic
Those to be Baptized
Caleb Lewis, Barrett Scott, Maverick Peterson, Caroline Rapasky, Trace Swartz
Our College Students
Sophia Adams, Cameron Barber, Kyle Barber, Dieter Geib, Gunner Geib, Kirsten Geib, Michael Geppert, Anastasija Gligorevic, Natalija Gligorevic, Matthew Hoover, Faith Kingsbury, Natasha Milanovich, Sophia Mummert, Christina Radanovic, Luis Antonio Radanovic, Aleksandra Šaran, Theodore Sukhernik, Madison Vorkapich, Anastasija Vukalo
Our Seminary Students
Elizabeth Bare
Our Dearly Departed Loved Ones
Milan Pejčić, Stephen Vulich, Djordje Gajovic, Vera Ressetar Bortniak
~Vigils Offered~
KSS/MOTHERS CLUB Offered prayerfully for the health and well being of all members of the newly joined KSS/MOTHERS CLUB. With love from Tootsie Krnjaich.
TIM & KAITLYN HOOK Offered in celebration of their 10th wedding anniversary (Sept 19) with much joy and love and pray our Lord continues to crown them with glory and honor! Offered by sons Baylor & Bowen, their family & Kumovi. Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years!
JOYCE MATICH Offered in joyful celebration of my dear friend’s birthday (Sept 22). Wishing her God’s many blessings, good health and happiness! Mnogaja Ljeta! With love from Tootsie.
JOYCE MATICH Offered as we honor and celebrate our cousin Joyce’s birthday (Sept 22) with great joy and love, and pray our Lord blesses her with continued good health and well being. Offered by her Godson Brandon & 4 generations of cousins! Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years!
MARYANN SEIDERS Offered prayerfully by her family, for her return to good health as she recuperates at home after her hospital stay.
TOOTSIE KRNJAICH Offering vigils and prayers for our Kuma Tootsie. May God’s blessings be with her during her rehab period. From her Godchildren, Kat and families.
MICHAEL GEPPERT Offered prayerfully by Mom & Dad for improvement in health and God’s blessings and loving care during his recovery.
†PHILIP GRUICH Offered in memory of beloved husband, father, Djedo and Stari Djedo Phil on his repose (5 years—Sept 24). Missed dearly by Kata and family. Memory Eternal! Vjecnaja Pamjat!
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Please continue to pray for all of those currently being persecuted for Christ's sake in Kosovo, Metohija, Montenegro, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza, West Bank, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Egypt, the Sudan, China, North Korea, for all of our brothers and sisters in Christ suffering throughout the world, especially in Ukraine and Russia, that they might be comforted with the Joy of our Lord, and for those who are unjustly persecuted that they may be strengthened by the love of Christ which knows no race. We also pray for the Orthodox clergy in Alaska, that the Lord might grant them more than enough to feed their families.
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD!
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Stewardship Offering Information
Date 9/14/2025
Collection: $2,685.00
Date 9/7/2025
Collection: $4,420.00
Date 8/31/2025
Collection: $3,336.00
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September Birthdays
Elliott Klipa (Sep 2), Andjela Lojpur (Sep 3), Graham Bazdar (Sep 3), Dominik Bowser (Sep 3), Aleksandar Milanovich (Sep 4), Aleksandar Gerhart (Sep 4), Peter Barber (Sep 5), Lincoln Govelovich (Sep 6), Mike York (Sep 6), Radomir Raic (Sep 7), Misha Bowser (Sep 8), Stacey Mummert (Sep 9), Tina Tepsich (Sep 10), Bennett Spangler (Sep 12), Nemanja Jovic (Sep 13), Kat Gruich (Sep 14), Jacob Bebeau (Sep 14), Ben Shaffer (Sep 18), Zeljko Raic (Sep 18), Marija Miljkovic (Sep 20), Angie Vorkapich (Sep 21), Terry Govelovich (Sep 22), Dean Stefan (Sep 22), Milijan Lukic (Sep 22), Ljilja Lazarevic (Sep 24), Louise Bare (Sep 24), Clara & Thea Goodling (Sep 25), Fran Radosevich (Sep 29)
September Anniversaries
Frank & Marie Brescia (Sep 2), Anney & Randy Holdeman (Sep 3), Mark & Yovanka Hoover (Sep 9), Dori & Steve Barry (Sep 9), Alan & Marina Radanovic (Sep 9), Luke & Waad Jacobs (Sep 13), Val & Fran Radosevich (Sep 16), Tim & Kaitlyn Hook (Sep 19), Brian & Catherine Lewis (Sep 19), Tina & Lenny Tepsich (Sep 20), Jon & Mara Bebeau (Sep 25), John & Cindy Semic (Sep 26)
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CHURCH SCHOOL BLESSING AND BACK TO SCHOOL SOCIAL
The Blessing of the Church School will occur during the Liturgy TODAY Sunday, September 21st, the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos. After Liturgy, we will have our annual Church School BBQ and games. Register your children at the following link: https://forms.gle/JuVAESBtWpQL6X7s8
OFFICE CLOSURE
The office will be closed THIS week (Sept 22-26) while Daria is on vacation.
ST NICHOLAS SENIOR SLAVA (TODAY)
Today the Seniors celebrate their Patrons, Sts Joachim and Anna (Sept 22). The Seniors Ministry provides an opportunity for loving fellowship and outreach amongst our Seniors and Shut-ins. Thank you goes out to Fr Chris for making both the Kolach and Koliva. Everyone is invited to the social hall after Liturgy for their Slava fellowship.
FEAST OF THE ELEVATION OF THE CROSS
We will begin the celebration of the Feast with Festal Vigil at 6:30 pm on Friday, September 26, followed by Liturgy at 9 am on Saturday September 27.
SPECIAL THANKS TO GOD
Recently I received a beautiful floral arrangement from the KSS/Mothers Club. Thank you so much for thinking of me and especially for your prayers. With God’s blessings and God’s love, Tootsie Krnjaich
FOR SALE (BENEFITS THE MORTGAGE)
Matushka Z’s Very Russian Looking Hat is a children’s book (suited for all generations) written by St. Nick’s very own, Jane Svitchan and illustrated by Sheena Hisiro who grew up going to Christ the Savior OCA. Jane is a long-time, very generous, member of our parish and is also the author of Herman My Love, Mishka the Mouse, and The Dishpan that Glowed. All are autographed and available at the Gift Shoppe Table in the Hall. All proceeds from the books will benefit the effort to pay off the church mortgage. Jane has generously gifted several copies of Matushka Z and tea towels featuring Grisha, the rat, a character in the story. This combination will be part of a special Christmas sale of $27 (after Nativity it will be $30). Books alone are on sale for only $18 ($20 after Nativity).
SOTAYA GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER
Thinking of a gift for someone, a special occasion, birthday or a reward for yourself? Gift cards are a good choice! And there is no need to go to the store, SOTAYA is selling Texas Roadhouse and Darden Restaurant Group cards (which includes Olive Garden, Longhorn, Cheddar’s, Yard House, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52) at a face value of $50. Just see any SOTAYA member or Sladjana for a purchase. Thanks for your support!
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CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Register for the 2025-2026 Church School year with the following link:
https://forms.gle/JuVAESBtWpQL6X7s8
PLEASE HELP - BETHESDA MISSION WOMEN’S SHELTER OUTREACH
On the second Saturday of every month, volunteers from our four Orthodox churches prepare and serve lunch for shelter residents. We also help with various projects and activities that assist with shelter operations. If anyone would like to volunteer or learn more about this important program, please contact Andrea Gunther.
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Please send all Bulletin requests to the church office at office@stnicholassteelton.org. You may also call (717) 939-3872. Bulletin Deadline is Wednesday at 11 am.
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ANNUAL KSS/MOTHERS CLUB
PULLED PORK & PALACINKE SALE
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Pick from 11:30 am -- 12:30 pm
ALL sales are PRE-ORDER by Sept 28, 2025
Pulled Pork Sandwiches are $6
Cheese, Strawberry or Apple Butter Palacinkes are $2 each
Forms are available on the tutors stand and can be turned into the office,
or call 717-939-3872 and leave a message.
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September Charity
St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary
575 Scarsdale Road, Yonkers, NY 10707
http://www.svots.edu/
The mission of St. Vladimir’s Seminary is to “serve Christ, His Church, and the world through Orthodox Christian theological education, research, and scholarship, and the promotion of inter-Orthodox cooperation”.
The Seminary offers educational programs for clergy, those preparing for clerical ministries, lay leaders and religious scholars so they “may build up Orthodox communities, foster Church growth through mission and evangelism, teach the Orthodox faith, and care for those in need”. The Seminary has a diverse student body and a strong faculty committed to teaching, learning, and serving the Church to the glory of God. Academic programs include Master level degrees in divinity, theology, and religious studies for lay leaders. A stimulating array of special academic programs is also available. We encourage you to visit the St. Vladimir’s Seminary website listed above to learn more about the exciting and challenging learning opportunities, programs and resources.
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