Church Bulletin: July 16, 2023
Fr. Ignatius Valentine
Newest Announcements .
Fr. Ignatius Will be Out of Town
During the week of July 17-21, Fr. Ignatius will be in Wisconsin for several days working with the movers to get his household items to their Wisconsin home. There are no office hours or hours prayers scheduled this week. During the week of July 24-29, Fr. Ignatius will be attending the Archdiocese Convention in Phoenix. There will be no office hours or hours prayers scheduled that week. However, if you need to meet with him, don't hesitate to contact him, He will be around on the weekends and perhaps a few other days during this time.
Thank You
Thank you to Lucy Cetlaus and Elizabeth Michael for painting and redecorating the church office and for painting the area just outside of the St. Maria of Paris Food Pantry and also the men's bathroom. It looks great!
Patriarch John X Visiting America
In recent days, Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East has arrived in America. Among other things, he will be attending the Sacred Music Institute and also summer camp at the Antiochian Village in Pennsylvania, and the Archdiocese Convention in Phoenix. May God grant His Beatitude many years!
Recent Charitable Outreach
Each month, our Parish Council designates a certain charity to receive a small donation as we believe our calling as the Church requires us to be outward focused and actively engaged with helping others. Recently, a donation was made to the Domestic Violence Intervention Program of Iowa City. In gratitude, they sent back a thank you letter which is attached.
Young Adult Conference- Save the Date!
The Connect Orthodox Young Adult Conference will be taking place in Minneapolis, MN September 29-October 1, 2023! This is a Pan-Orthodox conference bringing together young adults ages 21-39 from across the country. We’re excited to welcome Father Joshua Makoul, Father Seraphim Majmudar, Mother Macrena, and Dan Christopolous as our speakers! The conference will revolve around the theme of Refuge (Matthew 11:28). In addition to speaker presentations, we will have a service event, worship services, and social events. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @connectorthodox or check the website connectorthodox.org for more information. Registration opens July 17th. Questions? Email in...@connectorthodox.org.
New Mailing Address for Fr. Ignatius and Kh. Maria
As of August 1, their new mailing address will be: 214 Williamsburg Dr., Apt. 4, Thiensville, WI 53092 Their phone numbers and email addresses will stay the same.
Theology Discussion Group Schedule
Our newly established Theology Discussion Group has had strong attendance and lively participation recently! Following are the dates for the rest of the summer. Meetings begin at 3pm.
All Hands on Deck! Two Upcoming Coffee Hour Potlucks!
Recurring Announcements
Parking in Driveway
We have had problems with people not pulling all the way forward in the driveway on Sundays. If you choose to park in the driveway, please look at the parking spaces delineated by the newly painted lines and pull all the way forward so that others can also use the driveway behind you. And please leave the space closest to the street as a loading zone only. Do not park there except to temporarily unload. Thank you!
Summertime Book Group!
Until the end of August, we are discussing Modern Orthodox Thinkers: From the Philokalia to the Present, by Fr. Andrew Louth. This a great chance to educate and edify ourselves by learning about Orthodox women and men who have responded to modernity with vigorous Christian thinking and action. Standalone chapters will make it easy to pop into book group as summer travels allow. All are welcome!
Copies are available in the church bookstore and on Amazon/Kindle. Discussions will be led by Fr. Lev Smith and Dr. Lori Peterson Branch. Meetings take place Thursdays from 7-8:15pm on Zoom (https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/4320014122 or Meeting ID 432 001 4122)
Our remaining schedule is the following:
July 20- Chps. 9-10
July 27- Chp. 11
August 3- Chps. 12 and 14
August 10- Chp. 13
August 17- Chp. 15-16
August 24- Chps. 17-18
August 31- Chps. 19-20
