THE DORMITION FAST
We are now well on the way of the short Dormition Fast. We adjust our schedules and lives in order to come together for worship and intercessions in the following services:
- Paraklesis - We will alternate the Great and the Small Paraklesis on week-days. They are not different lengths, but simply different prayers.
- Holy Transfiguration, August 6 - note that the Vespers service on Monday evening will begin at 7pm.
- Blessing of the grapes/ fruit - traditionally done on the day of transfiguration. Please bring the fruit to the front of the prepared table.
- Dormition, August 15- Vespers and Liturgy will be offered on the eve of the feast. We will break the fast together after Liturgy.
ORTHODOXY 101 TONIGHT
A ministry led by Angela Wagoner
JOURNEY TO FULLNESS: An Introduction to the Fullness of the Original Christian Faith
Fridays, 8pm. All classes on Zoom only.
Adult Education
THE BOOK FORUM: FATHER ARSENY
A Ministry led by Kathy Shaw
We will continue meeting on Wednesday at 10:00am.
Education, Community
ENDURING LOVE - A MARRIAGE CLASS CHANGES DAY
The class will meet this week on Thursday in order to allow time for the Holy Unction on Wednesday.
Enduring Love #5
August 1: Sex and Romance
Thursday, 6:45pm (after Paraklesis)
Outline:
1. God's design for Marriage
2. Love and Expectations
3. Friendship and Goals
4. Communication and Conflict
5. Sex and Romance
6. Children and parenting
7. Roles and responsibilities
8. Finances
9. Spiritual Life
10. Enduring to the End
Living the Gospel
CHURCH UNIVERSITY
A Ministry led by Father Ion
The Church University brings to light the beautiful, yet complex sides of Orthodoxy through prayer and the study of Scriptures, hymnography of the Church, lives of the saints and the writings of the Holy Fathers.
On days without morning liturgies, 9am via Zoom.
Worship, Education, Community
WELCOMING AND HOSPITALITY: SERVING THIS SUNDAY
Ministry led by Angelina Taylor
Thank you for your effort and participation in bringing a dish to share for our Agape Meal. If you cannot participate when it is your turn, kindly let Angelina know in advance so she can make other arrangements.
Sunday, August 4:
Parish Council: Thimi Saites
Greeter: Angela Wagoner
Agape Meal: GOLD TEAM – Thank you to Ita, Christine T, Presbytera Ana, and Angelina.
Sunday, August 11:
Parish Council: David Zajicek
Greeter: Nadia Zajicek
Agape Meal: PINK TEAM - Thank you to Nadia, Maria, Rania, and Christine D
Community
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Ministries led by Despina Hatton
FOOD BANK: Tuesday, AUGUST 13 9:00 -10:30am @St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Seaside.
LADIES I-HELP: Tuesday, AUGUST 6, August 29. Cooking - 4-5pm, Dinner with the ladies - 5-6pm. Plan to stay for prayers in the chapel after dinner.
Community
ONLINE RESOURCES
- Zoom with video here.
- By phone dial - add the following string to your address book: 16699006833,,9475885646#,,,,*871732#