Church Bulletin: May 21, 2023
Fr. Ignatius Valentine
Newest Announcements .
No Vespers on May 20
Due to the Likomitros/Valentine Wedding, there will be no vespers at St. Raphael on Saturday May 20.
Updated Kitchen Campaign Total!
A note from our treasurer Becky- Thanks to your generous support, we have $50,527.30 donated or pledged to our Feed His Sheep capital campaign leaving just $2,472.70 to go! An anonymous donor is offering a matching pledge challenge to get us to our goal. Each new pledge, donation, or increase in pledge from now through December 31 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $6,500. Examples: If you donate $100, it becomes $200. If you had pledged $1,000 and increase it to $1,250, the total donation becomes $1,500. We are so close to completing our goal. If you haven't donated or pledged, please consider doing so.
The Trail of the Tithe
"The supreme model of giving in the New Testament was not based on ten percent, but on a hundred-percent commitment of personal resources.... We read in the Book of Acts that early believers sold all they had—both lands and houses—and brought the proceeds to the apostles, who distributed them to each according to need (Acts 4:34–35)." http://ww1.antiochian.org/trail-tithe
Congratulations Graduates
The following students have recently graduated or are about to graduate. May God grant them many years! Tori Yunggebauer, from Williamsburg High School. Tori will be attending DMACC in the Fall and running cross country. Anastasia Surguladze, from the University of Iowa. Anastasia received her bachelor's degree in Psychology and in the Fall, she will be attending the Chicago School of Professional Psychology to pursue a graduate degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Yianni Kournaoutas from the Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Yianni will be doing his residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN; Nick Psihoyos from the Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Nick will be doing his residency at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Seeking Olive Oil Donations
Our olive oil inventory is low and we are seeking donations of oil to use in the oil lamps that burn on the altar and before the icons. Regular grade (non extra-virgin) burns best.
Parish Council Meeting Agenda
Saturday, May 27, 2023, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm by Zoom https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/6506866751
Call to order and opening prayer
Reading from Father
Filling vacant Council seat
Discussion and vote on bylaws
Progress on accessibility project
Capital campaign / Kitchen updates
Ad for 2023 Midwest Diocesan Parish Life Conference Souvenir booklet
Send-off plans for Fr. Ignatius and Kh. Maria
Welcome plans for Fr. Symeon and Kh. Jing
Treasurer’s report
Charitable giving - list of organizations
Fr. Symeon’s compensation package
Ministry Reports
Food Pantry
Stewardship committee (Austin)
Old business
Reaching out to city about tree in easement
Parking line painting
Review of action items and assignees
Gratitude and “good of the parish” comments
Adjourn
Next meeting will be June 10, 2023, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm via Zoom
Theological Discussion Group Postponed
John Michalski will be leading us in part two of the discussion of ancient Syriac Christianity on Saturday, May 27 at 3pm. This part of the presentation will be focusing on:
Meal Train for Becky Morey
Becky is at home recovering from a recent injury. We are helping her out by providing meals and organizing this effort through a meal train which can be found at this link. https://mealtrain.com/9vddo6
And shall bear a son Emmanuel,
Who is both God and Man,
And Orient is His Name,
Whom magnifying we call, the Virgin blessed.
O Holy Martyrs,
who fought the good fight and have received your crowns,
Entreat ye the Lord,
That He will have mercy on our souls.
Glory to Thee, O Christ God.
The Apostles boast,
The Martyrs Joy,
whose preaching was the Consubstantial Trinity."
Recurring Announcements
"On Social Justice" Book Discussion Remaining Schedule
https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/4320014122
No Fasting During Paschal Season
According to Antiochian custom, there is no fasting during the entire Paschal season which concludes with the Feast of the Lord's Ascension on May 25.
