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A Monthly Publication of 1240 Broadbridge Ave, Stratford, CT 06615 Vol. 7. No. 63 - Summer 2017 God and Savior Jesus Christ Holy Theotokos Save Us! The Transfiguration of Our Lord
A Monthly Publication of
1240 Broadbridge Ave, Stratford, CT 06615
Vol. 7. No. 63 - Summer 2017
God and Savior Jesus Christ
Holy Theotokos Save Us!
The Transfiguration of Our Lord
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SUMMER 2015
HE IS AND EVER SHALL BE!
CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST!
The Prophet
The Official Monthly Publication of
The Orthodox Greek Catholic Church
of Saint John the Baptist
1240 Broadbridge Avenue, Stratford, CT 06615
Parish Website: www.sjoc.org
Email: [email protected]
Pastor: Very. Rev. Protopresbyter Peter Paproski
Phone & Fax: 203-375-2564 Cell: 203-260-0423 Parish Council President: William Bilcheck, Jr.
203-421-3121 email: [email protected]
Divine Services Vespers: Sat: 5:00 pm, Eve of Feasts: 7:00 pm
Divine Liturgy Sunday & Week Day 9:00 am
Services of Intercession as Announced
Coffee Hour Fellowship Sundays 10:30 am
Church School (Sept- May) Sundays: 10:45 am
SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR THE
SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF THE PROPHET
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AUGUST 21, 2017
Pastor’s Message.................................................................................... Page 3 Life Passages ... Birthdays, Anniversaries.............................................. Page 4 St. John’s Stewards..... Coffee Hour, Cleaning, Reading Schedules...... Page 4 Community Outreach.............................................................................. Page 5 June - Month in Review: Parish and Diocesan News & Photos………… Pgs 6-10 Summer News and Announcements……………........................................Pages 11-12 Coming Events..........................................................................................Pages 13-14 Church Tips For The Summer……………………………….……………………..…Page 15 40 Suggestions That Would Make Us Be Better Orthodox Christians….Pages 16-19 From The Synaxarion: The Summer Feasts, Church Chuckles…………..Pgs 20-21 Prayer Corner: Daily Scripture Readings, Prayer List.............................Pgs 22-24 July Calendar of Services and Events...................................................... Page 25 Aug Calendar of Services and Events...................................................... Page 26
Parish Ministries Coordinators
Church School Coordinator: Pani Carol Paproski
Junior ACRY Youth Group: Josef Samilenko
Sr. ACRY : Eve Nucifora
Outreach Coordinators
Community & Mary Householder/
Soup Kitchen Eve Nucifora
Bereavement Jean Lomme
Young Families Michelle Mihaly
The Sick /Shut-ins M.Allis/E. Nucifora
Financial Investment William Bilcheck,Jr.
William Booth, Jr.
Thomas Decerbo
Matthew Mihaly
Orestes Mihaly
Property Maintenance/ Thomas Decerbo
Improvements Frank Meyernick
Scholarship Eve Nucifora
Helen Guman
Database Coordinator: Christine LeClerc
Webmaster: Michael Decerbo
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A MESSAGE FROM FATHER PETER
we too can be bearers of God today. Now more than ever, the world needs the Grace of God to lift it up from
the burdens of daily life and give it hope and joy. You and I as members of this beautiful little parish, have the
ability to make a huge positive difference in the lives of those God places in our path - not by anything we
personally might say or do, but by helping them to experience the joy and peace of our Lord.
How wonderful it is that we entered into the season of Summer this past week, a time which thankfully means a
slowing down of our school and work regiments. This allows us to spend more time working on our spiritual
life, seeking to acquire the fruits of the Holy Spirit: “love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." With the Holy Spirit dwelling within us in a deeper manner, we will
have less stress in our lives, and a more gentle and peaceful spirit! And with this increase in Grace, we will in
turn be able to share this peacefulness with others!
The good news is that it is indeed possible to for us to become bearers of God, to be filled with the Grace of the
Holy Spirit. All we need to do is make a more conscious effort to place Christ and His Holy Mother, the
Church, in the center of our lives. We can accomplish this by orienting our lives around the Church calendar –
praying and fasting and feasting when She guides us to do so, keeping a daily rule of prayer, reading Holy
Scripture and other spiritually profitable books on the Faith, and participating regularly in the Holy Mysteries of
Confession and Holy Communion.
This summer, I challenge you and I to stay close to the Church and spend time in humble service to others.
When we do this, we will see how sweet life can really be!
Let us walk together, then, on the path of holiness, doing whatever it takes to allow the Holy Spirit to take deep
root within our heart and soul.
Wishing you a most enjoyable and spiritually profitable Summer, and assuring you of my prayers,
I remain,
With Love in Christ,
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Glory To Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
It was such a joy to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost with
all of you! The services were spiritually uplifting and the
Church, thanks to Karen Ivers was beautifully decorated
with greenery. We were blessed to have a wonderful new
addition to our Church temple for this feast, the beautiful
icon of the Mother of God of the Sign, which was donated
in memory of Helen Rowland.
This new icon is a source of great encouragement to us,
reminding us that if we emulate the Mother of God
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St John’s Stewards: Doing the Work of the Church
Date Name Event
July 1 Ilona Decerbo Birthday
July 10 Paul Best Birthday
July 12 Justyn & Joseph Stokely, David Lomme Birthday
July 13 Leticia Asante Birthday
July 15 William Asante Birthday
July 16 Kathy and Orestes Mihaly Anniversary
July 18 Fr. Luke Mihaly, Matthew Papillo Birthday
July 21 Nick Papillo, Keith Mazzabufi Birthday
July 22 Kenneth J. Lomme Birthday
July 23 Rita Mihalko, Patricia Papillo, Deb Ryan Birthday
July 25 Andrew Best Birthday
July 26 Janet Musante Birthday
July 31 Kathy Kravec Birthday
Aug 4 Nick & Pat Papillo Anniversary
Aug 6 Marge Allis Birthday
Aug 10 Bill Booth, Jr. Birthday
Aug 10 Arlene & Frank Auer Anniversary
Aug 11 Tom Decerbo, Edward Booth, Jessica Stirna Birthday
Aug 13 Cynthia Dion Birthday
Aug 14 Jason Vargovchik Birthday
Aug 20 Bill & Holly Bilcheck Anniversary
Aug 22 Jean Lomme Birthday
Aug 25 Alice VanHouten Birthday
Aug 29 Rich & Eve Nucifora Anniversary
Aug 30 Frank Meyernick Birthday
COFFEE HOUR
Date Host
7/2 Lomme/Mihaly
7/9 Porter/LeClerc 7/16 Ryan
7/23 Stirna/Meyernick
7/30 Stokely
8/6 Bilcheck
8/13 Booth
8/20 Decerbo
8/27 Ivers/Pierce
CLEANING OF THE CHURCH - NEW SYSTEM
Over the last few years we have been moving way from a volunteer only Church Cleaning system as there have
been only a few families able and willing to take turns cleaning the Church, towards a cleaning sponsorship
program. Thankfully many have been participating. At this time to be fair to the three families who are left on the
cleaning roster, as of July 1, The Church will be cleaned exclusively by a paid cleaning service. To make this
possible given our current church budget, we will need those who currently are offering cleaning sponsorhips to do
so and others who are not to join us to make up the difference. We are asking for every family in the parish to
participate as they are able by offering a single cleaning sponsorship of $30.00 or multiple cleaning sponsorships.
If you are able to do so, please place your donation in a donation envelope clearly marked with your name and the
amount, indicating it is a Cleaning Sponsorship, and place it in the metal collection box. You may also mail it to
the Church. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our Church clean.
CHURCH CLEANING
Date Cleaner 6/19-7/1 Bilcheck
7/3-7/17 Cleaning Service
7/17-7/29 Cleaning Service
7/31-8/5 Cleaning Service
8/7-8/19 Cleaning Service 8/21-9/2 Cleaning Service
9/4-9/16 Cleaning Service
9/18-9/30 Cleaning Service
10/2-10/14 Cleaning Service
10/27-11/8-DONATI
Life Passages – July-August 2017
CHURCH READING
Date Hours Epistle 7/2 Pani Carol Matt
7/9 Holly Cantors
7/16 Pani Carol Bill
7/23 Holly Matt
7/30 Pani Carol Cantors
8/6 Holly Bill
8/13 Pani Carol Matt
8/20 Holly Cantors
8/27 Pani Carol Bill
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COMMUNITY SUPPER PROGRAM UPDATE
We are responsible for providing supper once a month on Monday or Wednesday Evenings at Christ Episcopal
Church from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and quarterly on Mondays at St. George Episcopal Church, Bpt.
If you are able to work at a supper, or if you are able to make a salad or dessert for a scheduled meal, please
see Mary Householder or Eve Nucifora. If you would like to Sponsor a meal, a donation of $125.00 would
cover an entire meal.
PARISH COMMUNITY SUPPER SCHEDULE
Date: Location
7/5 Christ Church, Stratford
7/31 Calvary/St George, Bridgeport
8/14 Christ Church, Stratford
9/18 Christ Church, Stratford
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
Our Food Drive for Sterling House is ongoing and their needs are especially crucial in this difficult economy.
Child-friendly food items are needed. Among the items needed are hot and cold cereals, juices, pancake and
waffle mixes, frozen breakfast foods, peanut butter, jelly, tuna fish, instant puddings, crackers, snack foods,
canned soups and fruits, powdered drink mixes, boxed and canned potatoes and macaroni and cheese, as well
as microwavable and single-serving meals. Now refrigerated items such as milk and eggs are also accepted.
Also: We need some basic items for a needy, mentally disabled person whom we directly help to tide him
over until the beginning of each month. Here are items our friend can use: Creamy Peanut Butter and
Crackers, Vanilla Wafer cookies, 2 Liter Bottle of Regular Pepsi, Paper Towels, Shampoo, (large bottle any
brand), Folgers coffee. NO MORE RAVIOLI’S PLEASE. Also, gift cards from Stop and Shop would be
helpful so that we may purchase perishable food items such as bread, milk, meat and other foods items that
are needed. If you can contribute any of these specific items, please leave these items in Father Peter’s
Office, not in the general food collection basket. Cash donations/gift cards should be put in an envelope
marked clearly for needy food purchase and placed in the collection box on the candle desk. Thank You!
“For I was Hungry and You Fed Me”
PARISH WISH LIST
1. Stop and Shop Gift Cards of any denominations for use in purchasing groceries for the needy
Any parishioner interested in donating any of these items are kindly asked to see Fr. Peter
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THE MONTH IN REVIEW
Parish Council News
ONOFREY PARKING LOT - All major construction is complete. Work remaining includes
installing paved entrance “apron” , perimeter fencing and landscaping.
SIDE PARKING LOT - Delays have been encountered with the land engineer. Council is in the
process of finding a new engineer so that the project can move forward.
CHURCH BEAUTIFICATION FUND - Thanks to the generosity of the Rowland families, a
beautiful icon of The Mother of God of the Sign has been installed in the Church.
AIR CONDITIONING PROJECT - It is anticipated that the new airconditioning system will be
installed by the end of July.
SEMI-ANNUAL PARISH MEETING will be held on Sunday July 23, 2017. All parishioners are
urged to be in attendance.
PARISH DUES are $75.00. Please pay them by the Semi-Annual Meeting. If you have a financial
hardship please see Fr. Peter. If necessary they may be waived.
LITURGY TIME CHANGE: Liturgy will be at 8:00 am on July 30, 2017 – to accommodate the bus
trip to Camp.
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THE MONTH IN REVIEW
Diocesan News:
ETERNAL MEMORY – PROTOPRESBYTER ELIAS KOZAR - Very Rev. Protopresbyter Elias Kozar,
Pastor Emeritus of St. Mary's Orthodox Church of Yonkers, NY, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday June 11,
2017. Funeral Services took place on June 15th
– 16th
at St. Mary Orthodox Church in Yonkers. Fr. Elias
recently celebrated his 69th
Anniversary of the Holy Priesthood. May His Memory Be Eternal. .
ETERNAL MEMORY METROPOLITAN PHILOTHEOS - Metropolitan Philotheos of Meloa, the sole
surviving Consecrator of His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas , fell asleep in the Lord on May 11, 2017
following a short illness. Funeral services were presided over by His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios at Holy
Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in NYC on May 15. May His Memory Be Eternal!,
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 2017 ACRY CONVENTION - The St. Nicholas ACRY Chapter #11-
Homestead will be the host of the 73rd National Senior and 34th National Junior ACRY which will take place
Labor Day weekend, September 1st through the 4th, 2017 at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott at 777 Aten Road,
Coraopolis, PA 15108. The hotel is conveniently located off of Interstate 376 with free shuttle service to and
from the Pittsburgh International Airport. A rate of $99 (+ tax) for a double occupancy room has been secured
for the weekend. These room rates are also secured for the day before/after the convention (Aug 31st &
September 5th respectively).
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Congratulations to Brett Bilcheck who
recently graduated from Daniel Hand High
School. He will be attending the University
of Alabama.
Brett will be attending the
University of Alabama
Congratulations to Brendan Bilcheck who
recently graduated Bowdoin College. He
has accepted employment with Waterfall
Asset Management Co of New York City
as a financial analyst.
Congratulations to Ryan LeClerc who
recently graduated from Bunnell High
School in Stratford. He will be
attending Southern Ct. State Univ.
Congratulations to Ryan LeClerc who recently
graduated from Bunnell High School He will
be attending Southern Ct State Univ.
Congratulations to Justyn Stokely who
recently graduated from Quinnipiac Univ
School of Law. He will be sitting for his
bar exam at the end of July and clerking
at the Appellate Court in Hartford.
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Sarah Booth recently took part in a moving Elena Mihaly recently graduated from 8th
up ceremony. She begins Jr. High in the Fall. Grade. She received 7 academic awards!
Sean LeClerc and William Asante received
8th
Grade Presidential Achievement and other awards.
SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
Brett Bilcheck received the Sokol
USA/GBU and the Madison
Hoop Dreams Scholarships.
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THE MONTH IN REVIEW
Left to Right: Bill and Amy Booth
recently traveled to Cedar Point
Amusement Park in Ohio, the "roller
coaster capital of the world."
Some of the Participants of the
Annual Memorial Day Camping
Trip to Mihaly Mountain
Debbie, Bill, Monica and Matt Booth at the New England Patriots’ Fantasy Camp
Elena placed 2nd
out of 43 in the $1500 Classic
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Graduate Sunday - From Left to Right : Brett Bilcheck & Ryan LeClerc
Parking Lot Construction Progress
THE MONTH IN REVIEW
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SUMMER NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Patronal Feast Day Celebration – July 6-7, 2017
Our Parish, being named after St. John, the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist,
celebrates its Patron Saint’s Day each year on July 7, which is the feast of his
nativity or birth. As has been our tradition for many years, our deanery parishes
of St. John the Baptist of Bridgeport and Stratford gather together as one parish
family to celebrate the feast day together. Each year we take turns celebrating
Vespers on the eve of the Feast and Liturgy on the Feast itself at the various
churches. This year , we will celebrate Great Vespers on Thursday July 6, 2017
at St. John’s on Silver Lane at 7:00 pm and Liturgy at St John’s On Mill Hill
Avenue on Friday July 7, 2017 at 8:30 am.
ALL PARISHIONERS ARE KINDLY ASKED AND URGED TO TAKE PART
IN THE PATRONAL FEAST DAY CELEBRATION!!! This is a very important
Holy Day for our parish, and an opportunity to have spiritual fellowship with our brothers and sisters of our
larger St. John’s Parish Community. As we move forward in the days and years ahead, it is imperative that we
work more closely together to do the work of the Church, and witness to Orthodoxy in the Greater Stratford, CT
area.
Join Us On For Worship In Honor of the Mother of God On Wednesday and
Friday Evenings During The Dormition Fast Season.
Are you looking for a way to more deeply experience
the Holy Season of the Dormition Fast?
Come join us on Wed and Friday evenings at 7:00 pm
beginning on August 16, 2017 for the celebration of the
beautiful Moleben to the Most-Holy Mother of God.
During this service prayers will be offered for the needs
of all parishioners, and in particular those who are on
our parish prayer list.
On Wed Evenings after service, our Orthodox Boot
Camp Discussion Group will meet. All are welcome to
participate.
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SUMMER NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Entertainment
Committee News
Summer Sunday Volleyball
DISTINGUISHED DIOCESAN DONORS
YES! I would like to support Diocesan Ministries
& Apostolates! Enclosed is my check made payable
to “Distinguished Diocesan Donors:
$100 Entry $250 Bronze $500 Silver
$1,000 Gold $10,000 Platinum
Other $___________
Name_______________________________________
Address_____________________________________
City ____________________________ ST _______
Zip__________
Phone _____________________Email____________
Parish______________________________________
312 Garfield Street Johnstown, PA 15906
Free Summer Concerts at Paradise Green
Connecticut Symphonic Band – Tues June 27, 7pm (rain: June 29)
Tony Ferrigno Band – Thurs July 6, 7pm (rain: July 12) Classic Rock & blues
Gunsmoke Band – Tues July 18, 7:00 pm (rain: July 20) Country
Alpaca Gnomes Band - Tues, July 25, 7:00pm (rain : July 27 Rock n roll
On the One Band - Tues, August 1, 7:00pm (rain: Aug 3) R&B
Royal Kings Band – Tues, Aug 8, 7:00 pm (rain :Aug t10 Doo wop
Pocket Full of Soul - Tues, Aug 15, 7:00pm (rain: Aug 17 ) R&B
Coastal Chordsman - Tues, Aug 22, 7:00pm (rain: Aug 24)Barbershop
Airborne – Tues Aug 29, 7:00 pm (rain: Augt 31) Jazz
Big Beat Band – Tues Sept 5, 7:00 pm (rain: Sept 7) 50’s 60’s
With the enthusiastic support of the youth and
young ( and not so young) adults of the parish
we will be getting together for several “pick
up” games of volleyball on the Church Lawn
during the summer months, following Divine
Liturgy. All skill levels are invited to take
part.
The first Game will take place on Sunday
July 9, 2017 during/after Coffee Hour.
Come to Church with a change of clothes suitable
for playing volleyball - Please do NOT wear your
summer volleyball attire during Liturgy .
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Church Grounds Work Day: Holy Monday. Tim,
Jason, Hailey and Dan weeded and mulched
parish gardens in time for Pascha
Coming Events
June 26-July 29 Diocesan Altarboy Retreat & Young Women’s Encounter
July 6-7 Patronal Feast Day Celebration
July 11-12 Feast Day of The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
July 23 Semi-Annual Parish Meeting
July 30-Aug 5 New England Deanery Camp Week
Aug 5 Talerhoff Remembrance – Higganum, CT
Aug 14 Dormition Fast Begins
Aug 18-19 Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
Aug 27-28 Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God
Sept 17 Parish Picnic
Sept 29-30 Parish Tag Sale
Parish youth listen to Gospel
Reading during Paschal Procession
COMING EVENTS IN THE DEANERY
St. John’s Silver Lane
St John’s Mill Hill Picnic
August 7, 2015
Glevenak’s Grove
Beaver Dam Road, Stratford
Parish Tag Sale
Fri- Sat Sept 29-30, 2017
Our parish will be hosting a tag sale on
Fri-Sat September 29-30, 2017
Help is needed at the sale. Please see Tom
Decerbo to offer your assistance.
Sun Aug 20, 2017
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103rd
THALERHOF COMMEMORATION DAY
What: On Thalerhof Day we commemorate the 10s of thousands of East Slavic men, women and children
(Galician-Rus, Carpatho-Russians, Ukrainians, Lemkos) who suffered, lost their health, or died in relation to
their internmen in the Austor-Hungarian internment camp at Thalerhof, near Graz, in 1914-1917 (World War
1). We will also remember all those who were injured or killed in and around the Carpathian Region, 1912-1952
When: Saturday August 5, 2017
SCHEDULE
10:00 am – Discussion regarding the activities of the New England Branch of the Carpath0-Rusyn Society, the
Lemko Association of the U. S.A., and the Carpathian Institute, in the Carpathian Institute’s library --- Coffee
and babka will be served.
11:00 am – Panachida/Parastas Service (Eastern Orthodox remembrance prayers for the departed) at the
Thalerhof Memorial gazebo/chapel
12noon to 6 pm – Picnic (kermes) get together, co9nsisting of food, music, talk, singing general camaraderie,
and a display of educational material – D. J. Bortne will be returning to present his wide musical repertoire
music, food, companionship, and display materials. Several videos on Carpathian themes will be available for
viewing.
WHERE:
On the gorunds of the Carpathian Institute
185 Old County Road [note: COUNTY, not country] of rte 81.
Higganum, Connecticut 06441-4446 (south of Middletown, CT – halfway between Boston and New York)
INFORMATION:
Tel: 1-860-345-7997;
e-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 1-860-345-3598;
cell phone: 1-860-395-6738
COST:
$10 FOR ADULTS, $5 FOR CHILDREN, UNDER SIX FREE --- OR------IN LIEU OF A MONETARY
DONATION, BRING SOME FOOD TO SHARE
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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SPIRITUAL FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Church Tips For The Summer
As is always said, it is important that we do not take a vacation from Church during the Summer – even
when we are on vacation we should be attending the nearest Orthodox Church, or, if one is not available,
reading the Liturgy as part of our Morning Prayers.
ETIQUETTE REMINDER - The summer months are upon us and that means enjoying warm weather
and “fun in the sun”. While shorts (for males and females), flip-flops, tank tops, ‘spaghetti straps, short
skirts well above the knees, etc. are practical and may be acceptable at the pool or the lake front they are
not appropriate attire at church, and must not be worn during the Divine Services of the Church. If you
are traveling after services, you can change into these clothes afterwards. At every Eucharistic
celebration we are spiritually and physically brought in the awesome presence of Jesus Christ Himself,
and when we commune He comes to dwell within us in a miraculous way. Therefore the sanctity,
solemnity and dignity of the Divine Liturgy must be preserved for the well-being of all. Parents your
assistance and guidance are most especially helpful and appreciated. While it may be hot for you,
consider the priest who wears three layers of vestments on top of two layers of regular clothing.
Regarding Confession and Holy Communion: If one wishes to receive Communion frequently, and this
being every Liturgy, one should regularly (every 4-8 weeks or more frequently ) come to Holy
Confession. If you miss attending Church several Sundays in a row, for reasons other than sickness or
travelling out of town on vacation where there is no Orthodox Church nearby, it is highly recommended
that you go to Confession before receiving Holy Communion again. Regular Church attendance, daily
prayer, and observing the Fasts of the Church to the best of our abilities are the minimum pre-requisite
for frequent Communion – which is considered by Church to be the NORM that ALL should strive for.
Supporting the Parish – While we might be on vacation and away from church several times during the
summer months, please remember that our expenses continue. Our parish relies on generous weekly
contributions from our parishioners to fund the major portion of our parish budget. When you know you
will be away on a Sunday, please contribute what you would have given either before or after you
return. The self addressed contribution envelopes that are mailed to your home each month are
provided for your convenience
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SPIRITUAL FOOD FOR THOUGHT
40 Suggestions that Would Help All of Us be
Faithful Orthodox and Pious Christians
If someone is teaching you outside of the things which the holy catholic Church received from the Holy
Apostles, Fathers and Synods and preserved up till now, do not listen to him..., close your ears." (St. John
Damascene)
We as Orthodox Christians must return towards the path of righteous faith, as well as fully spiritually participate
in it with all our minds, hearts, and souls. I would like humbly to make the following suggestions to you that
would help all of us be most faithful Orthodox and pious Christians as we all ourselves struggle for our
salvation and that we will indeed have a good and great defense before the great judgement seat of our Christ
our Lord:
1) Participate in loving prayer of the Divine Services of your parish Church, attend frequently Vespers,
Matins, and the Holy Divine Liturgy, and when the Church calls you for further prayer.
2) Prepare yourself to go frequently to Holy Confession with your local parish priest, and read the prayers
before Holy Communion, and give Thanks to our Lord God afterwards.
3) Live up to the prescibed fasting rules during the weekdays as we fast on both Wednesdays, and Fridays, as
well as of midnight the night before the Holy Divine Liturgy. In addition follow the fasting periods in which the
Orthodox Church has offered. We fast for forty days in preparation for the birth of our Lord, we fast for forty
days for our Lord's Holy Resurrection, we fast for a period of time for the Apostles, and for the Mother of God
for fifteeen days. Follow your Orthodox Church calendar in this regards to note when you should fast, and
when you are free from fasting.
4) Acquire to understand fully the teachings of our Holy Orthodox Faith from the teachings of the Holy
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40 Suggestions that Would Help All of Us be
Faithful Orthodox and Pious Christians
Apostles, and the early Holy Fathers of the Church, and live within these guidelines to defend and share with
others this loving faith. Seek out those who lived and struggled a most ascetical life and who have given us
guidelines on the path towards our salvation. Find out what would the Holy Fathers say about the life of our
Church, and about the issues we face from day to day. It's spiritually impossible to live a full Orthodox life
without the Holy Fathers of our Church. Learn who they were, how humbly they lived, and what they taught
us!
5) Learn about the lives of the saints of our Church, as well as the holy martyrs, and the ascetics of our faith.
Read as frequently as possible (almost daily) about these lives, as a means of spiritual guidance for you and a
means for you to follow their loving example for us all!
6) Study the teachings of the early Seven Ecumenical Councils, and the lesser councils, as to what has been
expressed and taught to us about the teachings about our Saviour Jesus Christ, both His divine and human
nature, as well as the teachings of the Mother of God. Learn how these Ecumenical councils developed the
guide lines on the books of Holy Scripture, and the Nicene Creed we confess, and other teachings of our
Church.
7) Do your morning and evening prayers as a family, and on an individual basis daily! Pray to our Lord God
during the day as well. Find time for yourself to pray frequently and often. Learn about prayer and seek it out
so that you can find God! Seek out the teachings of the "Jesus Prayer", also known as the "Prayer of the heart",
seek guidance from not only the many rich spiritual texts we have available, but also seek out more information
from your spiritual father, or have him suggest further guidance for you. Make prostrations to the floor
frequently, and afterwards stay on the floor with tears in prayer for others who need our prayers, pray as did St.
Seraphim of Sarov before your holy icons, and lift up your hands to the heavens as did the Holy Prophet and
God-Seerer Moses, and other saints. Take a ride by yourself and go to the mountains to find even more private
time for prayer and behold the spiritual beauty of our God. Or take a walk by yourself through the woods and
pray. Do this often as possible. Weep in your prayers, and learn about tears, keep your head bowed down and
fold your hands cross wise in humility before our Lord God. Fold your hands to pray, pray, and pray.
8) Find time within your busy day to try to learn more about your faith and search out the many books now
available that can quide you on the right path of your Holy Orthodox Christian faith. Read humbly about those
who have confessed our faith, and lived it daily, read frequently about the lives of the Saints and you will be
spiritually rewarded. Know the life of your loving patron saint, and be an expert in this regards to tell others
about this precious God-loving life and good works. Share this information with others, and teach your children
about the faith in a childlike manner.
9) Know that the Ten Commandments are important for us to live and to follow. Read what the Holy Fathers
had written about these Ten Commandments and seek from an Orthodox point of view their meanings for not
only yourself but also for your beloved children.
10) Pick up and read Holy Scriptures daily, and struggle to read both the Old and New Testament and the
books of the Apochraphal.
11) Make a pilgrimage to either an Orthodox monastery or a convent. Make a serious decision to visit the
Holy Land, or to go to Holy Mt. Athos. When you travel make plans to visit the local Orthodox Church's and
monasteries in the area, and call the monastery and parish that you would like to stop and pray.
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12) Seek out the teachings of our faith about the virtues and the teachings that lead you on your path towards
salvation, in both seeking your salvation on a daily basis and living your faith as a good example. Seek truth,
and learn that truth will guide towards your salvation. Remember humbly truth is bitter, but it's truth! Have
hope, and above all have faith in our Lord God and Saviour Jesus Christ. Remember to endure, and learn more
about endurance, as did the lives of the Holy Martyrs of our loving Church.
13) Love your children, respect your parents, and be honorable to your relatives, as well as your
Godparents. Love your neighbor and care for their needs. Judge no one, and let our Lord God take care of this
for all you have to do is pray for those in desperate need of your loving prayers.
14) Forgive, forgive, forgive and learn how to forgive!
15) Struggle, struggle, and struggle with love for God and His Church!
16) Roar like a lion, but be mostly meek as a lamb!
17) Pray for the living, and pray for the departed in the Lord! Keep list of these names, and bring it often
to the priest to pray with you.
18) Seek to be saintly and prepare yourself spiritually. Love peace and seek spiritually inner peace with our
Lord Jesus Christ. When war is at our door step and destruction, cry out for peace, peace, and never cease in
this regards in spite of what might seem a failure. Keep knocking on the door for peace again and again!
19) Love God and love one another! Love your faith and live your faith! Know your faith, and share your
faith with others, as well as defend it and speak of it's truths. Once again I repeat truth is bitter, but it's truth.
Christ our Lord is truth, and Holy Orthodoxy is the same truth.
20) Learn about the inner peace of our Lord God and live for this peace.
21) Live the pious Christian life of Beatitude! Remember almost by heart in remembrance of these spiritually
rewarding Beatitudes. "Blessed are the meek...." Learn to be meek also.
22) Feed the homeless and help the homeless in any way to get on their feet to lead a productive life. Learn
that your responsibility is not to convert them, but to live a true Christian life. Reach out in caring for others
when they ask for your help. Be a volunteer, and do it with Christian love and expect no reward. The poor and
most unfortunate need food, a warm blanket, and shelter, as well as your love, give one of your blankets away,
give some of your extra food to someone else, and suggest where one can find shelter and assist in this on a
temporary basis. Pray for them and do not cry out that it's their fault, as being poor is a horrific struggle to be
what all human beings desire to get back on their feet once again. Aren't we all ourselves at the door step at
times in being homeless? Afterwards do not seek any rewards, and deny you did anything before man, as our
Lord God will reward you most humbly. Help sponsor a dinner in your local parish and remember to when it's
Wednesday or Friday prepare fasting foods. When it's not a fasting day remember that those who are homeless
and hungry do not eat as often as yourself.
23) Avoid pride and be humble!
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40 Suggestions that Would Help All of Us be
Faithful Orthodox and Pious Christians
24) Do nothing for honor, and when you are caught doing something good express the following: It's all for
the Glory of our God! Or say: Glory be to God for all things!
25) Pray for all and judge no one, leave that up to God!
26) When you pray learn to weep in these humble prayers with all your mind, heart, and soul!
27) Struggle and learn to struggle more!
28) Look for Christ our Lord in others, and speak from the heart to the heart before you!
29) Seek to cleanse your sins, and weep before our Lord God that you desire not to sin in the same manner
again.
30) Pick up your Cross, and then pick it up again!
31) When you are ill seek out your parish priest to anoint you with the gift of the Holy Spirit that was
performed on Holy Wednesday at the Holy Unction services.
32) Be forbearing always!
33) Listen to the truth as it might at times seem bitter to you.
34) Learn about the Creed we confess during the Divine Services and in your daily prayers, seek to fully
understand the Creed, and learn that it's a confession of our Holy Orthodox Faith and it's teachings. If anyone
ask you about our faith refer to this Creed frequently.
35) Establish icon corners and places for your holy icons in your home. Keep a vigil light burning fervently
before your loving icons, and take oil from it anointing yourself and your beloved children.
36) Respect your environment and plant a tree, and put flowers in the ground and see the beauty of our Lord
God and His creation. Give room for nature to dwell, as we desire to dwell on this earth in humble preparations
for the Kingdom of our Lord God.
37) Have your house blessed by your parish priest every year.
38) Go to Holy Confession and ask your local parish priest guidelines in preparation for this Holy Mystery.
39) Learn that Holy Marriage is a blessing from God and constantly keep telling each other of your
respected love, and learn to talk to each other, as well as the members of your family, and let Christ our Lord
reign in your home and hearts. Pray together, and go to Church together, and struggle altogether!
40) Give always Glory, Honor, and Worship to God to the Most Holy Trinity, One in Essence, and
Undivided - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen!
"The Church of Christ is not comprised of the many, but of those who keep the correct and saving confession of
faith, even if they are few" (St. Theodore Studite) from: http://www.serfes.org/orthodox/theantichrist.htm
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FROM THE SYNAXARION - The Summer Feasts
With Pentecost and the Feast of All Saints (which closes the Pentecostarion, the liturgical book in use from
Pascha) and the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul on July 12 and the Feast of the Holy Apostles on July 13 on the
horizon, our attention should begin to be drawn to the summer feasts. Because much of parish life slows down
during the summer, we might miss these important celebrations in the liturgical year.
The Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, Synaxis of the Holy Apostles – June 29/July 12
In the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul we remember the two great saints
and “founders” of the Church. Their preaching and missionary
witness establishes Christianity and begins its reach throughout the
Roman world, and ultimately beyond. The lives and work of Sts.
Peter and Paul are connected and thus the Church connects them in
the Feast.
The Feast of the Holy Apostles is a “synaxis” – after many important
feast days of the Church, the day after the Feast commemorates a
figure – in this case a group – connected to the Feast. For example,
the day after Theophany/Epiphany is the Feast of St. John the
Baptist. By commemorating the Holy Apostles the day after, after
the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, we are invited to remember the
ministry of all the Apostles throughout the world.
The two Feasts are tied to Pentecost. The Holy Spirit filled the
Apostles empowering them to preach the Gospel and establish the
Church.
The Transfiguration of Our Lord, August 6/ 19.
The Transfiguration was an important event in the life of Christ, for in it He
revealed Himself fully – God and human – to the disciples. And it also
reveals the ultimate transformation of all creation when Christ returns.
This is one of the great Feasts of the Church. Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-
12, and Luke 9:28-36 all describe the event (interestingly the Gospel of
John does not tell the story). The Transfiguration was an important event in
the life of Christ, for in it He revealed Himself fully – God and human – to
the disciples. And it also reveals the ultimate transformation of all creation
when Christ returns.
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FROM THE SYNAXARION - The Summer Feasts
The Dormition Fast, August 1/14-15/28
August 15/28 is traditionally identified as the day of
the Falling Asleep of the Theotokos. This date for
the Feast was established during the reign of
Emperor Maurice (582-602 AD), although we do not
know the actual date. On this feast, we remember the
death of the Virgin Mary and her translation into
heaven.
St. Symeon of Thessalonica writes that, “The fast in
August [Dormition fast] was established in honor of
the Mother of God the Word; Who, foreknowing
Her repose, ascetically labored and fasted for us as
always, although She was holy and immaculate, and
had no need for fasting. Thus, She especially prayed
for us in preparation for being transported from this
life to the future life, when Her blessed soul would
be united through the Divine spirit with Her Son. Therefore, we also should fast and praise Her, emulating Her
life, urging Her thereby to pray for us. Some, by the way, say that this fast was instituted on the occasion of two
feasts—the Transfiguration and the Dormition. I also consider it necessary to remember these two feasts—one
which gives us light, and the other which is merciful to us and intercedes for us.”
WISE SAYINGS
Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations
The most precious jewels you’ll ever have around your neck
are the arms of your children.
Many who seek God at the eleventh hour die at 10:30.
No time to pray makes you easy prey.
Have no fear, God is near!
Sin knocks a hole in your bucket of joy.
Submitted By Elsi Lotufo
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WEEK OF JUNE 26, 2017
M Romans 9:18-33; Matthew 11:2-15; Holy Martyr Acquilina
T. Romans 10:11-11:2 Matthew 11:16-20 Holy Prophet Elisha
W. Romans 11:2-12; Matthew 11:20-26 Holy Prophet Amos
Th Romans 11:13-24; Matthew 11:27-20; St Tychon of Amatheus
F. Romans 11:25-36; Matthew 12:1-8; Holy Martyr Manuel
S. Romans 6:11-17; Matthew 8:14-23; Holy Martyr Leontius
S. Romans 6:18-23; Matthew 8:5-13; Holy Apostle Jude
WEEK OF JULY 3, 2017
M. Romans 12:4-5,15-21; Matthew 12:9-13; Priest Martyr Methodioss
T. Romans 14:9-18 Matthew 12:14-16,22-30 Martyr Julian of Tarsust
W Romans 15:7-16 Matthew 12:38-45; Priest-Martyr Eusebius
Th Romans 15:17-29 Matthew 12:46:-13:3; Holy Martyr Agrippina
F. Romans 13:11-14:4 Luke 1:1-25,57-68,76,80 Nativity of St. John the Baptist
S. Romans 8:14-21; Matthew 9-9-13 Virgin Martyr Febronia
S. Romans 10:1-10 Matthew 8:28-9:1; St David of Salonica
WEEK OF JULY 10, 2017
M Romans 16:17-24 Matthew 13:10-23 St Sampson the Hospitable
T. I Corinthians 1:1-9 Matthew 13:24-30 Trans. Relics of Sts Cyrus & John
W 2 Corinthians 11:21-12:9 Matthew 16:13-19 Holy Apostles Peter and Paul;
Th. I Corinthians3:18-23 Matthew 13:13-19 Synaxis of the Holy Apostles
F. 1 Corinthians 4:5-8 Matthew 13:44-54 Holy Martyrs Cosmas & Damian
St. Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 9:18-26 Placing of the Robe of the Theotokos
S Romans 12: 6-14 Matthew 9:1-8 Holy Martyr Hyacinth
WEEK OF JULY 17, 2017
M. I Corinthians 5:9-6:11; Matthew 13:54-58; St Andrew of Crete
T.. I Corinthians 6:20-7:12; Matthew 14:1-13 St Athanasius of Athos
W. I Corinthians 7:12-24; Matthew 14:35-15:11; St. Sisoes the Great
Th I Corinthians 7:24-35; Matthew 15:12-21; St Thomas of Maleon
F. I Corinthians 7:35-8:7; Matthew 15:29-31 Great Martyr Procopius
St. Romans 12:1-3; Matthew 10:37-11:1; Priest-Martyr Pancratius
S . Romans 15: 1-7; Matthew 9: 27-35 St Antony of the Kiev Caves
Prayer Before Reading Holy Scripture
Master Who loves mankind, illuminate our hearts with the pure light
of Your divine knowledge and open the eyes of our mind to understand
the teachings of Your Gospel. Instill in us also the fear of Your blessed
commandments, that we may overcome all carnal desires, entering
upon a spiritual life and understanding and acting in all things
according to Your holy will. For You are the enlightenment of our
souls and bodies, O Christ God, and to You we give glory together
with Your eternal Father and Your all-holy, gracious and life-giving
Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen
Daily Scripture Readings
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WEEK OF JULY 24, 2017
M I Corinthians 9:13-18; Matthew 16:1-6; Blessed Olga
T. I Corinthians 10:5-12; Matthew 16:6-12; Martyrs Proclus & Hilary
W. I Corinthians 10:12-22; Matthew 16:20-24; Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel
Th. I Corinthians 10:28-11:7; Matthew 16:24-28; HolyApostle Aquila of the 70
F. I Corinthians 11:8-22; Matthew 17:10-18; St Vladimir The Great
St. Romans 13:1-10; Matthew 12:30-37; Priest Martyr Athenogenes
S. I Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 14: 14-22; Great Martyr Marina
WEEK OF JULY 31, 2017
M. I Corinthians 11:31-12:6 Matthew 18:1-11; Holy Martyr Emilian
T. I Corinthians 12:12-26; Matthew 18:18-22, 19:1-2; 13-15-12; St Macrina, Sister of St. Basil
W James 5:10-20; Luke 4:22-30 Holy Prophet Elias
Th. I Corinthians 14:6-19 Matthew 20:17-28; Sts Symeon and John
F. I Corinthians 14:26-40 Matthew 21:12-14,17-20; St Mary Magdalene
St. Romans 14:6-9; Matthew 15:32-39; Holy Martyr Trophimus
S. I Corinthians 3:9-17; Matthew 14: 22-34 Great Martyr Christiana
WEEK OF AUG 7 , 2017
M. I Corinthians 15:12-19; Matthew 21:18-22; Dormition of St. Anna
T.. I Corinthians 15:29-38; Matthew 21:23-27; Priest Martyr Hermolaus
W. I Corinthians 16:4-12 Matthew 21:28-32; St Pantheleimon the Healer
Th. 2 Corinthians 1:1-7; Matthew 21:43-46; Apostle Prochorus of the 70
F. 2 Corinthians 1:12-20 Matthew 22:23-33; Holy Martyr Callinicus
St. Romans 15:30-33; Matthew 17:24-18:4; Apostles Silas & Silvanus of the 70
S. Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 10:38-42,11:27-28 Righteous Eudocimus
WEEK OF AUG 14 , 2017
M 2 Corinthians 2:4-15; Matthew 23:13-22 Procession of the Holy Cross
T. 2 Corinthians 2:14-3.3; Matthew23:23-30 Translation Relics of Martyr Stephen
W. 2 Corinthians. 3: 4-11; Matthew 23:29-39; Venerable Isaac
Th. 2 Corinthians 4:1-6; Matthew 24:13-28 7 Youths of Ephesus
F. 2 Corinthians 4:13-18; Matthew 24:27-33,42-51 Holy Martyr Eusignius
St. 2 Peter 1:10-19 Matthew 17:1-9 ; Transfiguration of Our Lord
S. I Corinthians9:2-12 Matthew18:23-35; Venerable Martyr Dometius
WEEK OF AUG 21 , 2017
M. 2 Corinthians 5:10-15; Mark 1:9-15; Holy Confessor Emilian
T. 2 Corinthians 5:15-21; Mark 1:16-22; Holy Apostle Matthias
W 2 Corinthians 6:11-16 Mark 1:23-28 Holy Martyr Lawrence
T. 2 Corinthians 7:1-10; Mark 1:29-35; Holy Martyr Euplus of Catania
F. 2 Corinthians 7:10-16; Mark 2:18-22; Holy Martyr Photius
S. I Corinthians1:26-29; Matthew 20:29-34 Confessor Maximust
S. I Corinthians15:1-11; Matthew 19:16-26 Holy Prophet Micah
Daily Scripture Readings
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Prayer List
Protopresbyter Luke Barbara (Reeves) Shirley Sedlock Protopresbyter. John Pani Patricia (Duranko) Florence (Gachi) Priest Seraphim Richard (Kaschak) Karolina Gregory (Sabak) Priest John (Baranik) Charles (Householder) Audrey (Fatse) Richard (Kaschak Jr) Mary Ann & Richard Frank (Meyernick) Lou (Gregory) Serge (Mihaly) Michael & Jackie (Banik) Kelly (Friend of Eve) Regis (LeClerc) Katherine Nina (Kuchma) Esther (Johnson) Joshua (Habansky) Geoffrey & Christine Roger (Vanhouten) Zachary Deborah Jason Irene (Knapp) Carol Judy Elsi (Lotufo) Penny (Elsi’s daughter) Lisa (Brown)
Thomas (Ivers) Kennedy Family Karen (Ivers) Christopher (Zinski) Rachel (friend of Karen) John (Cybul) Gregory (Cybul) Priest James (Gleason) Marge (Allis) Robert Victoria Randy & Janice Kassiani (Nikolakis) Samantha Marilyn Garry & Barbara (Nichols) Nicholas (Papillo) Cynthia (Dion) Matthew (Friend of Mary) Virginia (friend of Eve) Alice (VanHouten) Judy Brown Family Ernie (Friend of Marcia L) Donna (Pierce) Betty & Daniel Andrew Sean Protopresbyter George Child Emma Walter (Litzie) Dolores (Goneau) Amanda & Will Grace (Sawczyczn) Robert (Franco) Nina Cheri-Lynn Ricky Renee Sue (Friend of Mary H) Rolf John (Kratky) Michael (Serge’s friend) Chris, Kyle, Alex & Lana Child Jackson Sandy Joseph Mildred Rachel (Rosenguard) Pat (Frusciante) Lisa (Brown)
Departed Members Of Our Parish Family And Friends
Julius (Pruckner) Jason (Pierce) Victor (Stas) Anne (Mikulak) Anna (Chornock) Lawrence (Rowland) Helen (Rowland) Florence (Dillon) Elizabeth (Mihaly) Serge Mihaly Pani Gizella (Mihaly)
Prayer Corner
A Prayer For The Sick
O Christ, You alone are prompt to defend us; quickly visit Your
suffering servant (name). Through the prayers of the Mother of
God, deliver (him, her) from sickness and bitter pain. Heal (him,
her) so that (he, she) may sing to You and always praise You for
You alone love us.
A Prayer For The Departed
O God of spirits and of all flesh, Who has conquered death and destroyed Satan, and Who has granted life to Your
world; O Lord, rest the soul(s) of Your departed servant(s) [Name] in a serene, luxuriant and peaceful place where
all pain and sorrow and lamentation are absent; as a gracious God Who loves mankind, forgive all transgressions
committed by them by word or deed or thought, for there is no one who lives and does not sin; You alone are
without sin, Your truth is truth in eternity and Your Word is Truth. For You, O Christ our God, are the resurrection,
life and repose of Your departed servant(s) [Name], who (has, have) fallen asleep, and we give glory to You and
Your eternal Father, and Your Most-Holy, Gracious and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.
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1 5:00 pm Vespers
2 9:00 am Liturgy
Panachida Rep.
Lillian Mihaly &
Kaye Gadala
Lomee/Mihaly
Coffee Hr.
3 4 5 4:00pm Lord’s Kitchen 7:00 pm
Orthodox Boot
Camp
6 10 am Liturgy
Cambridge Manor
Repose J Pruckner
V. Stas, Leo Smith
7:00 pm Vespers
St. John’s Silver Ln
7 Nativity of St.
John The Baptist
8:30 am Liturgy
St Johns Mill Hill
8
5:00 pm Vespers
9 9 am Liturgy
Panachida
+Olga Cybul
Porter/LeClerc
Coffee Hour
VOLLEYBALL
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6:30 pm Great
Vespers & Litya &
Parish Council Mtg
12 St Peter &
Paul 9 am Liturgy
7:00 pm Orthodox
Boot Camp
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16 9 am Liturgy
Ryan Coffee Hour
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7:00 pm Orthodox
Boot Camp
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Rep. A. Mikulak
5:00 pm Vespers
23 9 am Liturgy Semi Annual Mtg Stirna/Meyernick
Coffee Hour
30 8 am Liturgy 9:30 am Bus
Leaves for Camp
Stokely Coffee Hr.
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Community Supper
St George, Bpt
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Vespers
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Boot Camp
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Repose of Rowland
Sedlar Families
5:00 pm Vespers
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST ORTHODOX CHURCH
LITURGICAL SERVICES & EVENTS
JULY 2017
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST ORTHODOX CHURCH
LITURGICAL SERVICES & EVENTS
JULY 2017
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3 4 5 10:00 am
Thalerhof Day
Higganum, CT
6 9:00 am Liturgy Panachida + J. Pierce Bilcheck Coffee Hour.
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Moleben to St
Nectarios
9 10 1110:00 am Liturgy
Cambridge Manor
+Anna Chornock
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Booth Coffee Hour
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FAST BEGINS
4:00 pm Lord’s
Kitchen
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Liturgy Repose L&
H Rowland
7:00 pm Moleben
To the Theotokos
Adult Ed
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18 7 pm Great
Vespers & Litya
19 TRANS-
FIGURATION
9:00 am Liturgy
5:00 pm Vespers
20 9:00 am Liturgy
Panachida +Helen. &
Lawrence Rowland
Decerbo Coffee Hr
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Liturgy
+Pani Mihaly 7:00 pm Moleben
To the Theotokos
Adult Ed
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the Theotokos
26 9:00 am Liturgy
+ Elizabeth &
Serge Mihaly
5 pm Vespers
27 9:00 am Liturgy
Panachida
+ Florence Dillon
Ivers/Pierce Coffee Hour
4 pm Great Vespers &
Litya
28 Dormition
9:00 am Liturgy
Seniors Fellowship
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30 7:00 pm Orthodox
Boot Camp
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SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST ORTHODOX CHURCH
LITURGICAL SERVICES & EVENTS
AUGUST 2017
New England Deanery Summer Camp Week
