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Христос Међу Нама! Christ is in our midst! Cristo esta' entra nosotros! | |
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Homily on the Conception of St. John the Baptist
St. Dimitry of Rostov
At the same time that the conception of our Savior was nigh, there was the glorious and miraculous conception of St. John the Forerunner. Many mothers conceive children, but there are few whose conceptions are glorified and celebrated by the Holy Church. We know of only three mothers whose conceptions in their wombs became the object of wonder to the whole world. These are Righteous Anna, St. Elizabeth, and the Most Pure Virgin Mary. Righteous Anna conceived the Theotokos, Elizabeth conceived the Forerunner, and the Virgin Mary conceived Christ our Savior. All of these conceptions were announced by angels and occurred through the grace of God, but they all came to pass through conversations between the heralds and the conceivers, for God Himself also required the participation of the conceivers’ will. That is why the herald, Holy Archangel Gabriel, when he entered the altar to the priest Zacharias who was serving before the face of God, said: “Be not afraid, Zacharias, your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will give birth to your son, and you will give him the name John. And many will rejoice in his birth.” Zacharias replied, “What you are saying to me is joyous news, but it is unexpected and strange, for it is unnatural to give birth to children in old age. I am old, and my wife is also advanced in years. How can we conceive and give birth to a son?” The angel answered: “From your very first words, Zacharias, I see that you have little faith; you do not believe that my words will come true. It is true that what I am telling you is not natural for you, but this is the will of God, for whom nothing is impossible: God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham (Mt. 3:9). Don’t you know that God could create Adam from earth and Eve from Adam’s bone, and give to the aged Sara her son Isaac? Therefore the Almighty God is granting the birth of a son to your wife in her old age; for your prayer has been heard.” “I”, said Zacharias, now offer my prayer for the coming of the awaited Messiah, Whom God has promised through the lips of His holy prophets; I pray that God would quickly send Him to earth to save the seed of Abraham from slavery to alien tribes; I pray to Him also that He would forgive my sins and the sins of all our people. But to have a son is something for which I no longer pray, for I have already reached old age, and my wife is advanced in years.” The angel said to him: “I am Gabriel, who stands before God; at God’s revelation I know that you no longer pray to be given a son, but rather for those things you have told me. Nevertheless, before, when you and your wife were not yet old, you fervently prayed to the Lord that He would send you a son. Not the slightest movement of the human heart can be hidden from the All-Merciful Lord; He hears those who pray to Him, and fulfills the desires of those who fear Him. Having heard your former prayer, He grants you a son who has a name that means grace; for the Lord knows according to His blessing when to fulfill the requests of his saints—and now a son shall be born to you, and he will be great in the sight of the Lord.” To which Zacharias answered: “I now see, O bringer of good tidings, that you are an angel of God, for your conversation testifies to this, your countenance clearly shows this, and the power of your words confirm this. At first, when you suddenly stood before me and began to speak, I was terrified as once was Prophet Daniel when he saw the angel: I saw this great vision, he said, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength (Dan. 10:8). Likewise the mother of Sampson said, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God (Judges 13:6). Therefore was I afraid and do not dare to protest your angelic words; however, I ask you, why will the son to be born to me be called great? Could he be higher and greater than the prophet Jeremiah, to whom the Lord’s words were addressed: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations (Jer. 1:5)? The angel said: “Your son shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and he will not only be equal in spiritual stature to the prophet Jeremiah—he will surpass him. If the latter received illumination before his birth, then this one will be more filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother’s womb; Jeremiah was only foreordained to prophecy concerning the Messiah, but this one will be worthy to place his hand upon Him and to baptize Him. And he will surpass not only Jeremiah but also the other great saints by the grandeur of divine grace; for even in our angelic hierarchy, which ever beholds the face of the Lord of Sabaoth, God does not reveal the mystery of His good will to all equally, but through the higher ranks reveals them to the lower. Many stars appear before the rising of the sun, but there is only one daystar that goes before the sun itself. Many prophets have preached the coming of the Messiah, but the boy born of you will not only preach in word, but will also point out to people the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world. This is why your son will be great, and greatest among those born of women. As the fulfilment of joyful tidings is more pleasant than the tidings themselves, so will the prophet born to you have greater honor in comparison with other prophets. Before him prophesied all the prophets and the law itself, but this one shall be the completion of all the prophecies, the end of the Old Testament, and Forerunner of the new grace.” Zacharias replied: “Good and joyful are your tidings, O angel of the Lord! If every wise son gladdens his father, then all the more would a most wise son gladden me, an elder, even more than all the prophets! But how can I rejoice when I doubt your words? There can be no joy in doubtful things, only in sure things. And so I pray you, angel of God, tell me how I can be fully persuaded of what you are telling me?” Then Gabriel answered: “You continue to doubt and do not believe my words, Zacharias. Could I really tell a lie—I who am God’s messenger? After all, God is true in all His words and holy in all His works (Ps. 144:13), and with God nothing shall be impossible (Lk. 1:37). You are the priest and teacher of Israel, and truly you must know that the time has come which I counted by weeks when I was sent to Babylon to the prophet Daniel. Haven’t you read his prophesies? Look them over and know that the Savior of Israel draws nigh, and before his face will precede an angel in the flesh—your son, who will prepare the way of the Messiah; who will go before Him in the spirit and strength of Elias. But because you did not believe my words, you will be mute and will not speak a word until the day this is fulfilled.”
And at that moment dumbness locked Zacharias’s lips, but the bonds of Elizabeth’s barrenness were loosed, while the angel departed to the throne of the Almighty. Glory to the Lord unto the ages of ages. Amen.
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Commemorating the Conception of the Honorable Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John, Virgin Martyr Irais of Alexandria, Martyrs Andrew, John and John’s children: Peter and Antonius of Syracuse martyred in Africa, Saints Xanthippi and Polyxeni of Spain
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.
CONCEPTION OF JOHN THE BAPTIST TROPARION—TONE 4
Be glad, O barren one who has not given birth until now, for behold, you have conceived the lamp of the Sun, and He shall enlighten all the earth, which is afflicted with blindness. Dance, O Zachariah, and cry out with boldness: The Prophet of the Most High is about to be born.
HOLY FATHER NICHOLAS TROPARION—TONE 4
Truly you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; your humility exalted you; your poverty enriched you. Hierarch Father Nicholas, entreat Christ our God that our souls may be saved.
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.
THEOTOKOS KONTAKION—TONE 6
Steadfast Protectress of Christians, constant Advocate before the Creator, do not despise the cry of us sinners, but in your goodness come speedily to help us who call on you in faith! Hasten to hear our petition and to intercede for us, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who honor you!
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~Scripture Readings of the Day~ | |
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READERS:
This Week: Matins: Nick Ressetar Epistle: Grant Govelovich
Next Week: Matins: Lenny Tepsich Epistle: Vaciona Petrovich
EPISTLE: 2 Corinthians 4:6-15
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: O Lord, save Your people...
CHOIR: ...and bless Your inheritance!
DEACON: Wisdom!
READER: The Reading is from the second Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Corinthians.
DEACON: Let us attend!
READER: Brethren, it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed— always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So then death is working in us, but life in you. And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak, knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you. For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.
PRIEST: Peace be unto you, reader!
READER: And with your spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the heavenly God.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: He will say to the Lord: “My Protector and my Refuge; my God, in Whom I trust.”
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
АПОСТОЛ: 2 Коринћанима 4:6-15
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: Спаси, Господе, народ Свој
Хор: и благослови наследство Своје.
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач: Читање је од друге посланице Светог апостола Павла до Коринћанима
Ђакон: Пазимо
Читач:
Браћо, Бог који рече да из таме засија свјетлост, Он засија у срцима нашим ради просвјетљења знања славе Божије у лицу Исуса Христа. А ово благо имамо у земљаним судовима, да преизобиље силе буде од Бога, а не од нас. Свачим смо угњетавани, али не потиштени; збуњивани. али не очајни; прогоњени, али нисмо остављени; оборени, али не погубљени; свагда носећи на тијелу умирање Господа Исуса, да се и живот Исусов на тијелу нашему покаже. Јер ми живи стално се предајемо на смрт за Исуса, да се и живот Исусов јави у смртноме тијелу нашем. Тако да смрт дјејствује у нама, а живот у вама. Имајући пак исти дух вјере као што је написано: Вјеровах, зато говорих: и ми вјерујемо, зато и говоримо. Знајући да ће Онај који васкрсе Господа Исуса, и нас васкрснути кроз Исуса, и преда се поставити с вама. Јер је све вас ради, да благодат умножена кроз многе преизобилује благодарењем на славу Божију.
Свештеник: Мир свима Читачу!
Читач: I Духом Твоме! Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Који живи у закону Вишњега, у сјени Свемогућега почива.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Говори Господу: Ти си уточиште моје и бранич мој, Бог мој, у кога се уздам.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
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LITURGY GOSPEL:
Matthew 22:35-46
At that time, a certain lawyer asked Jesus a question, testing Him, and saying, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, saying, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose Son is He?” They said to Him, “The Son of David.” He said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord,’ saying: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool”’? If David then calls Him ‘Lord,’ how is He his Son?” And no one was able to answer Him a word, nor from that day on did anyone dare question Him anymore.
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ЈЕВАНЂЕЉЕ:
Матеј 22:35-46
У вријеме оно, један законик приступи Исусу кушајући га и говорећи: Учитељу, која је заповијест највећа у Закону? А Исус му рече: Љуби Господа Бога својега свим срцем својим, и свом душом својом, и свим умом својим. Ово је прва и највећа заповијест. А друга је као и ова: Љуби ближњега свога као самога себе. О овим двјема заповијестима виси сав Закон и Пророци. А када се сабраше фарисеји, упита их Исус Говорећи: Шта мислите за Христа? Чији је син? Рекоше му: Давидов. Рече им: Како, дакле, Давид њега у Духу назива Господом говорећи: Рече Господ Господу мојему: Сједи мени с десне стране, док положим непријатеље твоје за подножје ногама твојим? Када, дакле, Давид назива њега Господом, како му је син? И нико му не могаше одговорити ни ријеч; нити смједе ко од тога дана да га запита више.
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~ The Week Ahead: Scriptures and Services ~ | |
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~Prayers for the Faithful~
In Our Prayers
The newly illumined Stefaniya, Divna and Danica, their parents and kumovi, Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop Youhanna, Protinica Ljubica Jockovic, Protopresbyter Rodney Torbic, Popadija Sara Golic, Matushka Barbara Ealy, the child Katie Elizabeth and her parents Mileva and Michael Repasky, the child Metodija and his parents Fr. Dn. Milan and Mira Damljanovic, the child Louise Bare and her parents Zachary & Elizabeth, the child Penelope and her parents, Alex and Michelle Dowd, Kaitlyn Hook and the newborn Bowen William, Catherine Lewis and the newborn Caleb Ereno, Mara Bebeau and the newborn Jacob, Lousi, Tony & infant of God Zayne, Michelle Adams, Addy Andy, Lori Bare, Christina Berchock, Dori & Doug Bert, Jonathan Bertsch, Carole Blitva, Stephan and Barbara Blitva, Walter “Bud” Brown, Guiliana & Aleksandar Carricato, Maria Chigrintseva, Susan & Jim Cibort, Leann Cox, Victoria Cox, Art Dils, Tommy & Kara (Blitva) Dorsey, Edward Dry, JoAnn Filepas, Anaya Garvin, Eric Garvin, Christian & Melanie Geib, Michael Geppert III, Nevenka Gojkovic, Dr Andrea Govelovich, Nick & Terry Govelovich, Kata Gruich, George Gutshall, Dan Hazlett, Travis Heilman, Adam Herigan, Edith Herigan, Kay Himes, Nicole Stefan Imschweiler, Susan Jacobs, Slobodan Jovicic, Tony Kepp, Myong Sook Kim, Dorothy Krnjaich, Dragica Kuzmanovic, Henry Laichak, Peter Lalic, Dragan Lalovic, Stella Wren Lappas, Jovan Lemajic, Dick Livingston, Maggie Livingston, Boro Lojpur, John Luksic, Stephen Lundingrin, Penny MacDonald, Dianne & Jim Martin, Rowan Martin, Daria Milletics, Jack McFall, George Milakovic, Marija Miljkovic, Peter Mrgich, George Myers, Patty Navarro, Bosiljka Ninkovic, Jenny Moore Oliver, Lila Packer, Daniel Paddock, Vid & Marica Pejcic, Hope Pesner, Kobe Petrovich, Sue Petrovich, Tracy Petrovich, Christopher Radanovic, Logan Roszkowski, Chloe Ruff, Greg Selman, Michael Schaffner, Maryann Seiders, Donald Semic, Steven Semic, Benjamin Shaffer, Tessa Shaffer, John Sheaffer, Branko Smitran, Zorka Starcevich, Tim Stefan, Michael Stepanovich, Stevan and Mary Stojic, Patricia & Joseph Sypniewski, Leonard Tepsich, Leroy Tepsich Jr, Savka Trivun, Edie & Michael “Bo” Venesevich, Michael Vishnesky, Rita Vorkapich, Kristina Vukalo, Steve Vulich, Paula Werner, Draga Worman, Beverly Yanich, Tosh Yanich, Dewey Yetter, Mila “Millie” Yezdimir, Marija Zabrodnaya, Jason Zeigler, Ashley Ziobrowski, Eleni Ziogas, 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 Who Are Currently Deployed
Christopher Baker
Those to be Baptized
Bowen William Hook, Caleb Ereno Lewis, Barrett Scott, Nora & Maeve Van Huysen, Sloane & Šeren York
Our College Students
Sophia Adams, Cameron Barber, Kyle Barber, Michael Geppert, Anastasija Gligorevic, Natalija Gligorevic, Cayden Healy, Matthew Hoover, Kalei Howard, Faith Kingsbury, Sophia Mummert, Kobe Petrovich, Christina Radanovic, Ioanna Radanovic, Luis Antonio Radanovic, Madison Vorkapich, Anastasija Vukalo
Our Seminary Students
Elizabeth Bare
Our Dearly Departed Loved Ones
Edward Hojnicki, Meilka “Sandy” Marijan, Bogoljub Blagojevic, Jovanka Foltz, Bozidar 'Bobby' Bulatovich, Demetrios Ziogas
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~Parastos to be Offered~
Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
†MARSHALL VUJASINOVICH Offered today after Liturgy, by his family, in commemoration of his repose (1 year—Oct 5).
~Vigils Offered~
DENNIS RUFF Offered in joyous celebration of his birthday (Oct 12). God’s blessings for Many More! Mnogaja Ljeta! Ziveli! Love Baba & family
CHRISTOPHER BAKER Offered by Chris & Jevi Radanovic during his deployment. Praying for all of our Christ loving soldiers, families and their service to our country.
MICHAEL & BEVERLY FLYNN Offered prayerfully that our Lord watches over them, comforts and heals them. Love and prayers from Pete & Arlene.
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.
†LINDA RODGERS Offered by the Milletics family in loving memory of our dear friend’s repose (September 27) after a tough battle with cancer. May her soul rest in peace, where there is neither sickness, nor sorrow, nor suffering but life everlasting. Memory Eternal!
†FLORENCE BRESCIA Offered in loving memory of Frank’s mother (32 years—Oct 5) by Frank and Marie Brescia and family. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
†MARSHALL VUJASINOVICH Offered in loving memory of our dear Marshall (1 year—Oct 5). Enjoy our Lord’s Heavenly Kingdom with your loved ones. We miss you and love you forever. Teti Zorka and the whole family. Vječnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
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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, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Iraq, Iran, Egypt, the Sudan, China, North Korea, for all of our brothers and sisters in Christ suffering throughout the world, especially in Ukraine, that they might be comforted with the Joy of our Lord, and for all of those suffering from the pandemic, for those who minister, and for those who are unjustly persecuted that they may be strengthened by the love of Christ which knows no race.
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD!
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Stewardship Offering Information
Date 9/29/2024
Collection: $2,428.00
Date 9/22/2024
Collection: $4,703.00
Date 9/15/2024
Collection: $2,000.00
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October Birthdays
Caroline Donato (Oct 2), Dave Milletics (Oct 2), Sonora Viola Mae Cruz (Oct 2), Adeline & Peter Meadow (Oct 3), Marcia Breinich (Oct 4), Kate Nation (Oct 4), Madison Vorkapich (Oct 5), Lenny Tepsich (Oct 6), Craig Heilman (Oct 6), Alex Filepas (Oct 6), Owen Kingsbury (Oct 8), Dejan Raic (Oct 11), Arlene Barber (Oct 12), Dennis Ruff (Oct 12), Milan Yovic (Oct 15), Yovanka Hoover (Oct 17), Andrea Govelovich (Oct 17), Nicole Petrovich (Oct 18), Anastasija Gligorevic (Oct 18), Nina Gilroy (Oct 19), Mira Lukic (Oct 26), John Nicholas Hernjak (Oct 27), Carole Radosinovich (Oct 29), Jimi Werner (Oct 29), Marijana Rocknage (Oct 30)
October Anniversaries
Bobbi & William Wenner (Oct 1), Katya Kotchnyeva & Eric Garvin (Oct 10), Jean & Paul Martin (Oct 11), Angie & Jim Bagley (Oct 12), Daria & Dave Milletics (Oct 16), Josh & Emma Howell (Oct 16), Mackenzie & Stefan Lazarevic (Oct 21), Janis & Greg Meadow (Oct 29)
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COMBINED MOTHERS CLUB AND KSS MEETING (TODAY)
Our next meeting for both the Mothers Club and Circle of Serbian Sisters (KSS) will be TODAY, October 6, 2024 in the Church Library after Divine Liturgy. All members are urged to attend this very important meeting.
ANNUAL KSS PULLED PORK & PALACINKE SALE (DEADLINE TODAY)
The Kolo Srpskih Sestara/Circle of the Serbian Sisters will hold their annual fundraiser on Sunday, October 13. All sales are PRE-ORDER by Oct 6. The menu will include pulled pork sandwiches for $6, cheese, strawberry or applebutter palacinkes for $2 each. Pick up will be from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm on October 13. Forms are available on the tutors stand, or call Paula Werner at 717-433-4158 or Daria Milletics at 717-939-3872
SECOND BANNS OF MARRIAGE
This is the second announcement of the union in Holy Matrimony between Jimi Adam Werner, son of James and Paula (nee Gruich) Werner, of the Orthodox Faith, to Taylor Anne Grenier, daughter of Michael Edward Grenier and Kathleen Harding, of the Roman Confession. If anyone has any reason these two should not be joined, please see Father Christopher.
ST NICHOLAS SENIORS MEETING
Our next meeting will be this Tuesday, October 8, at noon. Bring a friend and enjoy lunch, laughs and fellowship. Please call Nick Govelovich (717-561-1590) and leave a message if you will be attending so that food preparations can be made.
THE SAINTS OF OUR FRESCOES
This year, we will be offering multiple opportunities to learn more about the saints that are depicted on the icons in the Church. Mrs. Martha Rakowski, Th.M. will be teaching the lives of these wondrous saints—many of whom we call our patrons! This adult education class continues next Sunday, October 13th after Church with the Most Holy Mother of God.
FIRST-EVER WOMEN’S RETREAT AT SHADELAND!
The retreat is sponsored by the Eastern Region Federation of Circle of Serbian Sisters from Friday, Oct 11 thru Sunday, Oct 13. The weekend will offer prayer, fellowship, featured speakers, Kolach decorating class, book study, DIY wreath craft, etc.. If you are interested, let Daria know and she will forward you the links to sign up.
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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.
PANTRY BOX IN THE LOBBY
The Pantry Box helps to supply much needed goods to the Bethesda Women’s Shelter. Please remember to drop off items like: ibuprofen, toothpaste, toothbrush, powdered laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products, lotion, razors, bar soap or body wash, deodorant.
MOTHER’S CLUB KIOSK
New items have arrived. Stop by and check out the new Eye Glass Cases, Cards and Prayer Bracelets.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Office hours are Monday thru Friday from 9 am until noon. You may call the office during these hours at (717) 939-3872 or come by the office in person. Office hours will be adjusted when services are occurring during those hours.
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Please send all Bulletin Requests to the Church Office at office@stnicholassteelton.org
You may also call (717) 939-3872
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October Charity
Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)
OCF celebrates October as Orthodox Awareness Month and is the official campus ministry program established by the Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA) to support Orthodox Christian student organizations on university and college campuses. OCF offers support to 270 campus chapters in the US and Canada, convenes conferences and service projects, and encourages students to develop deeper connections to our faith. Visit the OCF website at www.ocf.net to learn more about their worship, service, and fellowship programs and to check on specific campus chapters. Penn State University at State College formed one of the earliest OCF chapters and continues to have an active agenda. Other Pennsylvania chapters include Hershey Medical School, F&M College, Millersville, Bloomsburg, East Stroudsburg, Penn, Pitt, and Bucknell. There are also chapters at Delaware and Ohio State. Encourage college students in your family to participate with the OCF chapter on their campuses or to contact OCF for assistance in organizing a chapter. Participation is a great pan-Orthodox experience.
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MOTHER’S CLUB NUT ROLL SALE
It’s time again for the Mother’s Club
Nut and Poppy Seed Roll sale
Rolls are $20 each and the last day to order will be
Sunday, October 27th
Order forms are available at the tutors stand and can be turned in to
Protinica Andreja. Or call her at 717-939-0251
Pick Up will be Saturday, Nov 9 from 10 am - 12 noon
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