ADULT EDUCATION - We are now now studying The Psalms. It takes place following Presanctified Liturgy on Wednesday Evenings. 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.
HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA - PROCESSIONS - FELLOWSHIP - Sign up sheets are posted in the Church Hall for Holy Week Processions, Vigil at The Lord's Tomb and Paschal Fellowship Meal. Please add your name (or confirm your participation again year)
LORD’S KITCHEN - Our Next Meal is Mon, March 26, 2018 at Christ Church in Stratford. Please See Mary or Eve if you wish to help.
IN PARISH LENTEN RETREAT -Many thanks to Subdeacon Joel Pleban who is joining us today for Divine Liturgy. At Coffee hour he will show pictures and speak about his recent OCMC Mission Trip To Kenya and give an overview history of Orthodoxy in Kenya and Orthodox Christian Missionary work spearheaded by the Orthodox Christian Mission Center.
PILGRIMAGE TO UCONN - This Thursday March 22, 2018, we will travel to Three Holy Hierarchs Chapel at the University of CT where we will celebrate the Presanctified Liturgy with the members of the UCONN OCF and parishioners of Holy Trinity Church of Willimantic CT. Please see Fr. Peter if you wish carpool. We will join the students for a lenten meal after the service at a local restaurant.
LENTEN READING CHALLENGE: - We are reading Help I Am Bored In Church: Entering Fully Into Worship In The Divine Liturgy – A newly released book by Fr David Smith which offers four compelling reasons for going to church regardless of how we feel. It also explores six reasons people sometimes feel bored in church, five ways to think about your priest, four ways to participate more fully in services,three kinds of waiting, two kinds of prayer, and the one thing truly needful in our relationship with God. This book will help the reader see church as the best place they could possibly be—and the place they most want to be There will be an opportunity to discuss your reading at our Sunday coffee hour.. Books Are Now On Sale For $11.00 See Fr. Peter!
LENTEN CHARITY SUPPORT - There is a collection box on the Coffee Hour table in support of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center. Proceeds will be earmarked to Fr Juvanal from Stratford who is doing missionary work in Guatemala.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
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March 21 |
Matthew Mihaly,Jr. |
Birthday |
March 21 |
Marcia Leonetti |
Birthday |
March 24 |
Tim Paproski |
Birthday |
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FINANCIAL STATS - 3/11/18
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Pew Collection |
2260.00 |
7 Day Candles |
6.00 |
First Sunday Collection |
10.00 |
Offering at Door |
4.00 |
ACRY Dues |
20.00 |
Dues |
150.00 |
TOTAL |
$2,450.00 |