Church Bulletin: April 29, 2012

[Fr. Ignatius Valentine]

April 29, 2012- Myrrhbearers Sunday

 Christ is Risen!  Kriste ardsga! Kristo upastitaha!

This Week's Services and Events

        May 1, Tuesday

             + Third Hour, 9AM

             + Free Lunch Volunteering, 11:30AM-1:30PM
                           

        May 2, Wednesday

             + Akathist, 7PM

             + "The Icon" series video and discussion, 7:45PM

 

        May 3, Thursday

              + OCF dinner, 6:30PM

 

        May 4, Friday

             + Matins, 8:30AM

             + Sunday School Paschal Season Party, 5:30PM-8:30PM (at Branch-Peterson home)

 
        May 5, Saturday

             + 9th Hour/Great Vespers, 6PM

        May 6,  4th Sunday of Pascha
             + Matins, 8:45AM

             + Divine Liturgy, 10AM, followed by coffee hour and Sunday School

Upcoming Events and Announcements

 

May-June Calendars Now Available-

       The St. Raphael May-June calendars are now printed and available in the narthex at church.

 

Free Lunch Program-

       This Tuesday, May 1, we are volunteering at the Free Lunch Program at the Wesley Center from 11:30AM-1:30PM.  If you can volunteer to help for all or part of this time, please let Fr. Ignatius know.

 

Wednesday Evening Class beginning this Week-

       Beginning this Wednesday, May 2, and continuing for a total of 7 consecutive Wednesdays, we will gather to watch a video series called "The Icon" and discuss what we have seen.  This excellent series is produced by Serbian Bishop Jovan Puric.  It is visually stunning and very informative.  You won't want to miss it!  We will begin at 7:45PM each week, immediately after the Akathist and end at about 9PM.  Episodes are:  Holy Images, Canons and Freedom, Image of God?, Struggle for the Icons, Forms of Icon, Power of the Name, Teaching and Exaltation.

 

Break from the Fast-

       During this Paschal season through the Feast of the Ascension on May 24, a full forty days, we continue to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. There is no fasting during this time, including on Wednesdays and Fridays, according to Antiochian custom.

 

Food for Hungry People Boxes-

       If you took a Food for Hungry People box or canister to fill with change during this Lenten season, now is the time to bring it back so that we can forward the money to our Archdiocese so it can be distributed to the proper sources.

 

Parish Council Meeting Minutes-

       The March 2012 Parish Council Meeting Minutes are attached.

Online Paschal Resource-
       For a collection of articles and multimedia relating to Pascha, go to www.feastoffeasts.org 

60 Minutes TV Show on Christians in the Holy Land-

       Recently, CBS aired a segment during their 60 Minutes program, which focused on the plight of Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land.  To read articles and watch footage, go to:  http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57417408/christians-of-the-holy-land/

 

Midwest Antiochian Women's Retreat-

       The 7th annual Midwest Antiochian Women's Retreat is to be held at the Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery in Rives Junction, Michigan May 18-20, 2012.  This year’s speaker is Molly Sabourin.  She will present two topics on Saturday, May 19:  Living our Ancient Faith in a Modern Society and Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos.  Molly is a writer and podcaster for Ancient Faith Radio.  She is also a wife and mother of 4. Her first book is called Close to Home published by Conciliar Press.  Registration information is posted in the narthex on the bulletin board.    

 

St. George Church Bake Sale-

       St. George Church in Cedar Rapids is having their semi-annual Bake Sale on Saturday, May 5.  For more information, call the church at 319-363-1539 .

 

St. Raphael Camping Weekend, Save the Date!-

       On the weekend of June 9-10, we will have vespers, matins, Liturgy and Camping at F. W. Kent Park in Tiffin.  More information will be shared soon.

 

2012 Midwest Parish Life Conference-

       St. Mary Orthodox Church in Palos Heights, IL is hosting the 65th annual Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest Parish Life Conference June 27-July 1.  All are welcome!  This is not just a conference for clergy.  For information on tickets and schedule, go to: www.2012midwestplc.org. 

Daily Scripture Readings for the Week-

        Following are the readings for this week:

              Apr. 29- Wisdom of Solomon 1-2; Psalms 52-53; Proverbs 11:6-10; I Corinthians 10:14-11:1

              Apr. 30- Wisdom of Solomon 3-4; Psalms 54:1-12; Proverbs 11:11-15; I Corinthians 11:2-16

              May 1- Wisdom of Solomon 5-6; Psalms 54:13-24; Proverbs 11:16-20; I Corinthians 11:17-34

              May 2- Wisdom of Solomon 7-8; Psalms 55; Proverbs 11:21-25; I Corinthians 12:1-30 

              May 3- Wisdom of Solomon 9-10; Psalms 56; Proverbs 11:26-30; I Corinthians 12:31-13:13

              May 4- Wisdom of Solomon 11:1-12:11; Psalms 57; Proverbs 12:1-5; I Corinthians 14:1-25

              May 5- Wisdom of Solomon 12:12-13:19; Psalms 58; Proverbs 12:6-10; I Corinthians 14:26-40

              May 6- Wisdom of Solomon 14; Psalms 59; Proverbs 12:11-15; I Corinthians 15:1-34

Do You Have a Prayer Request?
       Please give it to Fr. Ignatius and he will distribute it by email to all those on the Prayer Chain.  If you wish to join the Prayer Chain, please let Fr. Ignatius know.

Holy Bread-

       On Sunday May 6, the Holy Bread will be provided by the Valentine family.  Thank you in advance. 

 

 Choir Leadership-

       During the weekend of May 5-6, Tania Van Dinter will lead the choir.

 

 Coffee Hour-
      On Sunday May 6, the food for coffee hour and clean-up of the fellowship hall will be provided by the St. Nicholas team. 
 
Church Cleaning-
       During the week following Sunday April 29, the cleaning of the nave, narthex, bookstore/library, stairs, nursery and bathrooms will be provided by the St. Nina team.
  
Food for Thought-

 

O Thou Who puttest on light like a garment, when Joseph with Nicodemus took Thee down from the Tree and beheld Thee dead, naked and unburied, he struck up a compassionate dirge, and with mourning he said: "Woe is me, O sweetest Jesus!  When but a short while ago the sun behled Thee hanging upon the Cross, it shrouded itself in darkness, and the earth quaked with fear, and the veil of the Temple was rent asunder.  But, behold, now I see Thee willingly submitting to death for my sake.  How shall I bury Thee, O my God?  Or how shall I wrap Thee with winding sheets?  With what hands shall I touch Thine undefiled Body?  Or what dirges shall I sing at Thy departure, O Compassionate One?  I magnify Thy Passion; I praise Thy Burial and Resurrection, and I cry out: O Lord, glory be to Thee."