DORMITION FAST - The two week fast in honor of the Falling Asleep in the Lord of the Mother of God is in progress. All are asked to honor this time period by fasting from meat and dairy products as you are able and attending the moleben services to The Mother of God on Wed and Friday evenings. This is a time to spiritually prepare ourselves for this Great Feast and the new Church Year in September.
ADULT EDUCATION DISCUSSION - Our Orthodox Boot Camp Adult Education continues. We are discussing a treatise written by St. Innocent of Alaska titled "The Indication of The Way Into Heaven." Please let Fr. Peter know if you are unable to physically attend the class, but would like to participate via video conferencing or by telephone.
FUND DRIVE FOR AIRCONDITIONING & PARKING LOT - At our parish annual meeting, we decided to allocate the necessary funds to complete the Church Parking Lot and install central airconditioning in the Church. While there is sufficient funds in the Church Treasury to cover the costs, we have decide to have a special fund drive to defray the cost of these projects to allow a bigger cash reserve in case of unforseen expenses or shortfalls in the parish budget. To date, $2985.00 has been already raised for the airconditioning and $10,000 for the Onofrey Parking Lot. If you would like to make a donation please see Fr. Peter or any parish council officer. Thank you for your consideration of this request.
COMMUNITY SUPPER - Our next meals will be Sept 18, 2017 at Christ Church in Stratford. Please See Mary or Eve to help.
SUMMER VOLLEYBALL - As a fun summer activity for our parish youth and adults, a volleyball net has been set up on the Church Lawn and will remain up through August. All who would like to play a few games during Coffee Hour each Sunday are encouraged to bring a change of clothes and play. . (Please do not wear your volleyball attire to Church) Please add your name to the sign-up sheet in the Church Hall for the day(s) you are interested in playing.
PICNIC OUTREACH MEETING - We will hold an informal meeting at Coffee Hour today to discuss plans for the upcoming Picnic on Sept 24th. Please see Fr. Peter if you are willing to assist. Help is needed inviting lapsed parishioners, neighbors and potential seekers of faith to our picnic.
PARISH TAG SALE - We will hold a tag sale on our church grounds on Fri/Sat Sept 29/30th. Help is needed at the sale. Please add your name to the sign-up sheet in the Church Hall if you are able to help.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
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Aug 22 |
Jean Lomme |
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Aug 25 |
Alice Vanhouten |
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