PRAYERS FOR PEACE - Please do not forget that Bishop Gregory has asked all of us to pray a special prayer for peace each night during our evening prayers. It is included in this bulletin for your convenience.
ADULT EDUCATION - Our Orthodox Boot Camp will meet next on Wednesday Dec 27 at 7:00 pm. We are now turning our attention to Holy Scripture. Our study is of a practical nature: we are learning about the basics of the Bible, its origin and how to read it with them main focus being how the bible offers answers to the struggles we face in everyday life. Those who are interested in taking part in the class either in person or by telephone or video conferencing are kindly asked to contact Fr. Peter.
CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY SUPPER - Many thanks to all those who donated the food ingredients, prepared the meal and served at the Lord's Kitchen Christmas Dinner last Wednesday. May God Bless you all!
LEAF RAKING SESSION - As we were snowed out with our planned work day last Sunday, we are hoping to reschedule, weather permitting during the next couple weeks. Watch your email in box for new day and time.
EMAIL ADDRESS CHANGES – We have instituted a parish email system. For correspondence with Fr. Peter please use the following email address: priest@sjoc.org For parish bulletin or monthly newsletter submissions or questions please use news@sjoc.org
LOTS O LUCK CALENDARS - Now on sale in the Church hall. Cost is $25.00. Proceeds support Diocesan Mission Fund and other charitable works of the ACRY.
2018 PERPETUAL CANDLE PROGRAM: Those parishioners who are currently participating in the 2017 Perpetual 7 Day CandleProgram are reminded that it concludes with this week’s candles. Those parishioners who wish to continue to have candles perpetually lit for their family, friends, or themselves, or would like to take part for the first time, are invited to be enrolled in the 2017 Perpetual Candle program. Cost is $156 per candle for the year. To be enrolled in the perpetual candle list for this coming year, all current and new participants are asked to contact Fr. Peter and let him know the desired number of candles you would like lit and the intentions. Please make checks payable to St. John The Baptist Orthodox Church with perpetual candle program in the memo and either mail to the Church or place in the donation box on the candle desk in the back of the Church before the end of December.
ACRY - THE FELLOWSHIP OF STS CYRIL AND METHODIOS - The purpose of our parish ACRY is to provide a forum for our young adults and young at heart to provide input and generate ideas for parish outreach projects and provide more opportunities for parish fellowship. All parishioners are invited to take part in the meetings. Those who wish to become official members of the ACRY are kindly asked to see Holly Bilcheck who is collecting the $20 annual dues which supports the various Diocesan outreach ministries, scholarship and campership programs spearheaded by the National ACRY.
LORD’S KITCHEN - Our Next Meal will be Mon, Jan 15, 2018. Please See Mary or Eve if you wish to help.
PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS - All parishioners are kindly asked to prepare themselves to receive Holy Communion at the Christmas Morning Divine Liturgy. All parishioners, including regular communicants, are asked to come to Holy Confession during the remaining time of the Nativity Fast. Fr. Peter is available before and after Vespers and Divine Liturgy. He will also be available on the afternoon of Christmas Eve, after the 8 pm Compline Service and before Divine Liturgy of Christmas, beginning at 9:15 am. and through appointment at any other time. We will also schedule a few choir rehearsals to go over the Christmas Liturgy and Christmas.
CHRISTMAS EVE HOLY SUPPER - All parishioners are cordially invited to take part in our annual Community Holy Supper to be held on Sati, Jan 6, 201ndfay at 6:30 pm, prior to the 8:00 pm Compline Service. Please add your name to the sign-up sheet in the parish Hall if you plan on attending. There is no cost but all are asked to bring a food item and take part in the clean-up after the supper.
NEW YEAR'S BRUNCH - We will ring in the Julian Calendar New Year with a celebratory luncheon (Sunday Sauce) at Ralph and Riches in Bridgeport following Sunday Divine Liturgy on January 14, at approx Noon. 12:30 pm. Cost is approximately $27 for a four course meal. Please mark your calendar and add your name to the sign up sheet in the Church Hall. Reservations must made by Jan 7th.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
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Dec 25 |
Maribel Best |
Birthday |
Dec 27 |
Faith Stirna |
Birthday |
Dec 29 |
Bryan Papillo |
Birthday |
Dec 29 |
Jeff Stokely |
Birthday |
FINANCIAL STATISTICS 12/17/17
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Pew Collection |
1147.00 |
7 Day Candles |
9.00 |
Christmas Outreach |
1161.00 |
St Nicholas Brunch |
820.00 |
St Nicholas Donation |
25.00 |
TOTAL |
$3,305.00 |
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