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Please refer to the parish websites for regular Worship Service and Gathering schedules this week.
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Worship Services
Unction
The local parishes will be meeting at Christ the Savior for an Unction service on Friday, October 31st at 7:00pm.
Holy Unmercenaries
There will be Liturgy for Sts Cosmos & Damian at Holy Trinity on Nov 1st at 9:30 am.
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Funeral
There will be a Trisagion service for Mary Sweeney Friday oct 31st at 7pm at Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home. 2203 N Division St.
Her funeral will be after the Liturgy on Saturday Nov 1st.
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Gatherings
Greek School
The New Testament Greek class is beginning Oct 30th. It will be meeting Thurdsdays at 11:30am. Even if you miss the first class, it's not too late to join in.
Q&A
Orthodox Q&A will be meeting Tuesday Nov 4th at 7pm at Holy Trinity.
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On the Horizon
Orthodox Youth Outreach
ATTENTION TEENS: On Nov. 14 - 16, 2008, Orthodox Youth Outreach (OYO) invites teens from the Spokane area to participate in a life-changing weekend of fun and outreach to the poor and homeless. We will spend the weekend trying to live out Christ's commandment to love the least of these as we work with the impoverished of Spokane. Our weekend will begin on Friday, Nov. 14 at 2pm, and we will conclude at 2pm on Sunday, Nov. 16. The weekend will consist of serving at soup kitchens and rescue missions, as well as doing fun activities where we will meet some of the homeless of Spokane and learn about the complexity of poverty and homelessness.
Founded by Fr. Kevin Scherer, OYO is a ministry of NAC Teen SOYO of the Antiochian Archdiocese which has been designed to provide local parishes and youth workers with the resources necessary to involve junior and senior high students in local community service and short-term mission projects. The purpose of the program is to encourage our youth to live out their faith through service to others. OYO provides opportunities for youth to get involved with outreach at different levels and help them grow into positions of student leadership. Since our first trip in January 2004, OYO has conducted 30 mission trips to major cities across the U.S. and Canada, as well as several international trips. The program has been very successful.
We hope you will join us for an exciting weekend of serving the poor and learning what it means to follow Christ on Nov. 14 - 16, 2008. The all-inclusive cost to participate is $150. Students can register at www.orthodoxyouthoutreach.net. Please feel free to contact Jordan Henderson with any questions or concerns at (904) 347-9220 or jordan@orthodoxyouthoutreach.net.
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A Word from the Fathers
"Repentance is not something of just an hour or a day. It must be an inner preocupation for us to the end of our lives."
St Nikolai Velimirovich
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If you would like additional information, please e-mail OrthodoxLifeINW@aol.com and it will be forwarded to the appropriate contact person. You can also reach the priests at the contact information on the parish websites listed in the left column.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
October 20th - 25th
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Please refer to the parish websites for Worship Service and Gathering schedules this week.
Where are Fr Stephen & Pres Irene?
Follow our beloved priest and presvytera as they travel through Croatia, Serbia and Greece. Well...not really...but here is an idea of where they have been/will be and when they will be back home.
Oct 13, leave Spokane for Belgrade (Spokane, Chicago, Dusseldorf, Belgrade) via United and Lufthansa.
Oct 14, arrive in Belgrade, drive to Novi Sad, stay overnight in the Hotel Zenit.
Oct. 15-19, drive to Croatia, stay around the town of Plaski, Fr. Stephen's grandfather's hometown, tour the area.
Oct. 19, liturgy in Plaski, drive back to Belgrade and stay overnight in Hotel Posta.
Oct. 20, see Belgrade. Catch overnight bus to Thessaloniki. Bus leaves at 6 pm and arrives after 6 in the morning.
Oct. 21, arrive in Thessaloniki. Go to our hotel Orestias Kastorias and sleep.
Oct. 21-29 in Thessaloniki.
Oct. 29, return to the states. Aegean Air to Munich, Lufthansa to Chicago, United to Spokane.
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Help!
Holy Trinity Fundraiser
On October 25th, 6:30 pm, Holy Trinity will hold a fundraising auction event, to raise funds to replace and repair the windows in our hall and church. The total cost is estimated to be $15,000.00. We are currently collecting bids for the work. Your help is vital to our success.
Here’s how you can help:
· Look around your home and community to collect quality items for the auction. Ask your hairdresser, your manicurist, the favorite restaurant you go to, and others to donate a service to be auctioned. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
· Attend the auction on the 25th and ask your friends and neighbors to join you. Even if you do not win any of the items up for bid, the night is guaranteed to be fun with Greek music and dancing, food, fun and fellowship for a good cause. But if you do win an item, remember that YOUR PAYMENT IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE
· If you cannot attend, send in a cash donation to support the fundraiser. Send all donations to the church. No amount is too small and remember again that ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
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On the Horizon
The Greek School at Holy Trinity will be starting a class on New Testament Greek soon. Please e-mail if you are interested in the class.
The Greek School teacher Evyenia (Jean) Pond has also started a blog for learning New Testament Greek. http://evyenia-koinegreek.blogspot.com/
Modern Greek for beginners is Tuesdays at 7pm and new students are welcome to join.
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A Word from the Fathers
"My heart has only entrances. It does not have exits. Whoever enters in, remains there. No matter what he does, I love him the same, as I loved him then when he first entered my heart. I pray for him and seek his salvation."
Epiphanios Theodoropoulos
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If you would like additional information, please e-mail OrthodoxLifeINW@aol.com and it will be forwarded to the appropriate contact person. You can also reach the priests at the contact information on the parish websites listed in the left column.
Please refer to the parish websites for Worship Service and Gathering schedules this week.
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Special Events
Live Auction with Kathy Bourekis
Music and Dancing, Food and Beverages
Live Auction with Kathy Bourekis
Music and Dancing, Food and Beverages
Saturday evening
October 25
6:30 pm
At Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
October 25
6:30 pm
At Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Proceeds will go toward window repairs in the hall and church.
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Where are Fr Stephen & Pres Irene?
Follow our beloved priest and presvytera as they travel through Croatia, Serbia and Greece. Well...not really...but here is an idea of where they have been/will be and when they will be back home.
Oct 13, leave Spokane for Belgrade (Spokane, Chicago, Dusseldorf, Belgrade) via United and Lufthansa.
Oct 14, arrive in Belgrade, drive to Novi Sad, stay overnight in the Hotel Zenit.
Oct. 15-19, drive to Croatia, stay around the town of Plaski, Fr. Stephen's grandfather's hometown, tour the area.
Oct. 19, liturgy in Plaski, drive back to Belgrade and stay overnight in Hotel Posta.
Oct. 20, see Belgrade. Catch overnight bus to Thessaloniki. Bus leaves at 6 pm and arrives after 6 in the morning.
Oct. 21, arrive in Thessaloniki. Go to our hotel Orestias Kastorias and sleep.
Oct. 21-29 in Thessaloniki.
Oct. 29, return to the states. Aegean Air to Munich, Lufthansa to Chicago, United to Spokane.
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Help!
Holy Trinity Fundraiser
On October 25th, 6:30 pm, Holy Trinity will hold a fundraising auction event, to raise funds to replace and repair the windows in our hall and church. The total cost is estimated to be $15,000.00. We are currently collecting bids for the work. Your help is vital to our success.
Here’s how you can help:
· Look around your home and community to collect quality items for the auction. Ask your hairdresser, your manicurist, the favorite restaurant you go to, and others to donate a service to be auctioned. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
· Attend the auction on the 25th and ask your friends and neighbors to join you. Even if you do not win any of the items up for bid, the night is guaranteed to be fun with Greek music and dancing, food, fun and fellowship for a good cause. But if you do win an item, remember that YOUR PAYMENT IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE
· If you cannot attend, send in a cash donation to support the fundraiser. Send all donations to the church. No amount is too small and remember again that ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
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On the Horizon
The Greek School at Holy Trinity will be starting a class on New Testament Greek soon. Please e-mail if you are interested in the class.
The Greek School teacher Evyenia (Jean) Pond has also started a blog for learning New Testament Greek. http://evyenia-koinegreek.blogspot.com/
Modern Greek for beginners is Tuesdays at 7pm and new students are welcome to join.
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A Word from the Fathers
"My heart has only entrances. It does not have exits. Whoever enters in, remains there. No matter what he does, I love him the same, as I loved him then when he first entered my heart. I pray for him and seek his salvation."
Epiphanios Theodoropoulos
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If you would like additional information, please e-mail OrthodoxLifeINW@aol.com and it will be forwarded to the appropriate contact person. You can also reach the priests at the contact information on the parish websites listed in the left column.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Fr James Bernstein this week!
St. John the Baptist Antiochian Orthodox Church invites you to take an ancient journey featuring
Fr. James Bernstein
From Orthodoxy to Orthodoxy: A Jewish Christian Journey
Wednesday, September 10
Wednesday, September 10
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Coeur d'Alene Inn
506 W. Appleway Ave.
Coeur d'Alene
The Jewish Roots of Christian Worship
~ Includes a tour of the Church and a study of its architecture as it relates to the Heavenly Tabernacle and its Worship ~
Thursday, September 11
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Where: St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church
4718 E. Horsehaven
Post Falls (208) 635-5226
V. Rev. A. James Bernstein is the son of an Orthodox Jewish rabbi. At age 16, he converted to Christianity and went on to become one of the original founders of the “Jews for Jesus” organization. He entered the Orthodox Church in 1981. Fr. James is a graduate of St. Vladimir’s Seminary and was ordained to the Holy Priesthood in 1988. He is the pastor of St. Paul Orthodox Church in Brier, WA., and the author of the recently published book, “Surprised by Christ, My
Journey from Judaism to Orthodox Christianity”.
For more information on Fr. James or his book, visit his website http://www.surprisedbychrist.com or St. John’s website http://www.stjohnorthodox.org. Also, St. John’s site has a map and directions.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
College Student Sunday at Holy Trinity
Welcome College Students!
The Philoptochos of Holy Trinity will be offering an All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar to benefit OCF, the Orthodox college campus ministry this Sunday, Sept 7th after 10am Liturgy.
There will be a presentation by Justin Dubruill about his OCF Real Break trip to Constantinople where he met Patriarch Bartholomew and restored a church along with other OCF college students.
Cost is $10 adults - $5 children under 12 - Free for college students with ID.
For more information about Orthodox Christian Fellowship, visit http://www.ocf.net/.
For more information about the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society visit www.philoptochos.org.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
August 28 - September 1st - Happy Labor Day Weekend
Please refer to the parish websites for Worship Service and Gathering schedules this week.
Special Events
Heirarchical Visit at St Aidan's
His Eminence Archbishop Seraphim of Ottawa (OCA Bishop of Canada) will be visiting St Aidan to celebrate their feast day.
Saturday Aug 30th, at 6:00 p.m., Vespers in Creston at Christchurch Anglican with fellowship at the Viers home afterward.
Sun Aug 31st, 9:40 Hours, 10:00 a.m. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, 1:00 p.m. Feast and entertainment all at St. Aidan's Church, Cranbrook
(Note: Cranbrook is on mountain time so rember to be an hour earlier if coming from the west) All are most welcome!!!
Bible Bowl Victory Celebration BBQ
Holy Myrrhbearing Women will host a Celebration BBQ outing on the Sunday before Labor Day, August 31st, in Naples, Idaho (check the parish website for maps). They are inviting all of the parishes of the area to celebrate this victory with them. The celebration will be held on Sunday, August 31st with a special Service of Thanksgiving following the Divine Liturgy (Orthros/Matins 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am) and then we will travel down to Naples for the afternoon. It will begin about 1:00pm, but latecomers are welcome.
Hamburgers, hot dogs and buns will be provided for the Bible Bowl Celebration BBQ. As for the beverages, side dishes, desserts, etc., everyone is encouraged to bring something pot luck. Lawn chairs, card tables, sports equipment, blankets, musical instruments...it is a good idea to bring as much of this type of thing as possible as well.
Announcements
Khouria Makrina and Simeon John will be churched this Sunday just before Divine Liturgy at Christ the Savior. The "presentation" part (carrying the child into the church and altar) will not take place until after the Baptism, to which all are invited, on Sunday Sept. 21 after Divine Liturgy.
On the Horizon
OCF Sunday fundraiser
The Philoptochos of Holy Trinity will be offering an All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar to benefit OCF, the Orthodox college campus ministry. There will be a presentation by Justin Dubruill about his OCF Real Break trip to Constantinople where he met Patriarch Bartholomew and restored a church along with other OCF college students. Cost is $10 adults/$5 children under 12/Free for college students with ID. Sunday Sept 7th after Liturgy.
Fr James Bernstein in Couer D'Alene and Post Falls
Fr. James will be speaking twice, presenting two separate talks -
Wednesday evening, Sept. 10, 7pm at the Coeur d’ Alene Inn, he will share “From Orthodoxy to Orthodoxy: A Jewish Christian Journey.”
On Thursday evening, Sept. 11, also at 7pm, Fr. James will speak at St. John Orthodox Church, addressing “The Jewish Roots of Christian Worship.” This talk will address Church architecture as he relates it to the heavenly tabernacle and the Lord’s direction on building the earthly tabernacle in Exodus.
Greek Dinner Festival
The Greek Dinner Festival is September 25, 26 & 27 at Holy Trinity.
Festival pastry preparation begins Sept 2nd, 9am with Diples. Help is very welcome, even if only for an hour or two.
Special Events
Heirarchical Visit at St Aidan's
His Eminence Archbishop Seraphim of Ottawa (OCA Bishop of Canada) will be visiting St Aidan to celebrate their feast day.
Saturday Aug 30th, at 6:00 p.m., Vespers in Creston at Christchurch Anglican with fellowship at the Viers home afterward.
Sun Aug 31st, 9:40 Hours, 10:00 a.m. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, 1:00 p.m. Feast and entertainment all at St. Aidan's Church, Cranbrook
(Note: Cranbrook is on mountain time so rember to be an hour earlier if coming from the west) All are most welcome!!!
Bible Bowl Victory Celebration BBQ
Holy Myrrhbearing Women will host a Celebration BBQ outing on the Sunday before Labor Day, August 31st, in Naples, Idaho (check the parish website for maps). They are inviting all of the parishes of the area to celebrate this victory with them. The celebration will be held on Sunday, August 31st with a special Service of Thanksgiving following the Divine Liturgy (Orthros/Matins 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am) and then we will travel down to Naples for the afternoon. It will begin about 1:00pm, but latecomers are welcome.
Hamburgers, hot dogs and buns will be provided for the Bible Bowl Celebration BBQ. As for the beverages, side dishes, desserts, etc., everyone is encouraged to bring something pot luck. Lawn chairs, card tables, sports equipment, blankets, musical instruments...it is a good idea to bring as much of this type of thing as possible as well.
Announcements
Khouria Makrina and Simeon John will be churched this Sunday just before Divine Liturgy at Christ the Savior. The "presentation" part (carrying the child into the church and altar) will not take place until after the Baptism, to which all are invited, on Sunday Sept. 21 after Divine Liturgy.
On the Horizon
OCF Sunday fundraiser
The Philoptochos of Holy Trinity will be offering an All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar to benefit OCF, the Orthodox college campus ministry. There will be a presentation by Justin Dubruill about his OCF Real Break trip to Constantinople where he met Patriarch Bartholomew and restored a church along with other OCF college students. Cost is $10 adults/$5 children under 12/Free for college students with ID. Sunday Sept 7th after Liturgy.
Fr James Bernstein in Couer D'Alene and Post Falls
Fr. James will be speaking twice, presenting two separate talks -
Wednesday evening, Sept. 10, 7pm at the Coeur d’ Alene Inn, he will share “From Orthodoxy to Orthodoxy: A Jewish Christian Journey.”
On Thursday evening, Sept. 11, also at 7pm, Fr. James will speak at St. John Orthodox Church, addressing “The Jewish Roots of Christian Worship.” This talk will address Church architecture as he relates it to the heavenly tabernacle and the Lord’s direction on building the earthly tabernacle in Exodus.
St John's Men's group
On Thursday Sept. 18 St Johns will be hosting a mens fellowship gathering at the Fellegy home at 6:00pm. All men are welcome. There will be a barbecue then campfire. This will be a social gathering to get reacquainted with each other again. For directions and more info e-mail OrthodoxLifeINW@aol.com.
Christ the Savior at Valleyfest
Sept 20th 10am on: CTS will have a booth at Valleyfest at Mirabeau Park, the Valley's only community festival. They will sell miscellaneous goods, and hope to raise awareness of their presence in the general community.
Greek Dinner Festival
The Greek Dinner Festival is September 25, 26 & 27 at Holy Trinity.
Festival pastry preparation begins Sept 2nd, 9am with Diples. Help is very welcome, even if only for an hour or two.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
August 21st - 27th
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Worship Services
Christ the Savior:
Friday, Aug. 22:
8am: Orthros/Matins
6:30 pm Paraklesis
6:30 pm Paraklesis
Saturday, Aug. 23:
5pm: 9th Hour and Great Vespers
Sunday Aug. 24:
8:45am: Matins
10 am: Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, Aug. 27:
6pm: Vespers
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Holy Myrhhbearing Women:
Friday, Aug. 22:
5:00pm Paraklesis
5:00pm Paraklesis
Saturday, Aug. 23:
5:45pm 9th Hour Prayers
6pm Great Vespers
5:45pm 9th Hour Prayers
6pm Great Vespers
Sunday Aug. 24:
8:45: Matins
10am: Divine Liturgy
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Holy Trinity:
Saturday, Aug. 23:
6pm: Vespers
6pm: Vespers
Sunday Aug. 24:
9am: Orthros
10am: Divine Liturgy
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St Aidan:
Saturday, Aug. 23:
7pm: Great Vespers
Sunday Aug. 24:
10:30am: Divine Liturgy
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St John the Baptist:
Saturday, Aug. 23:
6:00pm: Great Vespers
Sunday Aug. 24:
8:15am: Orthros
10:00am: Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, Aug. 26:
6:00pm: Vespers
** Fr. Basil will be in Chicago August 18-23.
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St Nicholas:
Thursday, Aug. 21:
4:30pm: Vespers
Friday, Aug. 22:
12:00pm: Mass
12:00pm: Mass
4:30pm: Vespers
Saturday, Aug. 23:
9:00am: Matins
9:30am: Rosary of Mary
Sunday Aug. 24:
12:00pm: Mass
4:30pm: Vespers
Tuesday, Aug. 26:
St Alban's mission in Richland WA
6:00pm: Vespers
6:30pm: Mass
St Alban's mission in Richland WA
6:00pm: Vespers
6:30pm: Mass
Wednesday, Aug. 27:
4:30pm: Vespers
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Gatherings
Thursday 08/21
SNAP Sack Dinner 4:30pm 1222 W 2nd Ave.
Teen Group 6:00-8:00 pm at Riverside State Park Bowl and Pitcher. (see teen post in July)
Friday 08/22
StJ: Spiritual Circle 9:30 - 11:00 am
Saturday 08/16
CTS: Choir practice 6:00 pm
Sunday 08/17
CTS: 1:00 pm Fundraising Ministry meeting
HT: Reading Group 7:00 pm.
Currently reading and discussing St Theophylact's Explanation of the Gospel of John.
Currently reading and discussing St Theophylact's Explanation of the Gospel of John.
Tuesday 08/19
HT: Greek School 7:00 pm
StJ: Inquirers' Class 7:00 pm
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Special Events
The Daughters of Penelope are meeting at the Rockin' B Ranch on August 22nd.
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Announcements
Fr James Bernstein in our area!
Fr. James Bernstein, author of the newly published, Surprised by Christ, will be speaking in the Coeur d’ Alene and Post Falls area in just a couple weeks. Raised as the son of an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, Bernstein became a national chess champion who at age sixteen converted to Christianity. Involved in Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship and the Christian World Liberation Front, he went on to found the “Jews for Jesus” organization with Moishe Rosen in Berkley, California in the early 1970’s. Later converting to Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Fr. James presently lives with his wife Bonnie outside of Seattle, Washington, where he serves as pastor of St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church.
Fr. James will be speaking twice, presenting two separate talks - Wednesday evening, Sept. 10, 7pm at the Coeur d’ Alene Inn, he will share “From Orthodoxy to Orthodoxy: A Jewish Christian Journey.” On Thursday evening, Sept. 11, also at 7pm, Fr. James will speak at St. John Orthodox Church, addressing “The Jewish Roots of Christian Worship.” This talk will address Church architecture as he relates it to the heavenly tabernacle and the Lord’s direction on building the earthly tabernacle in Exodus.
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Congratulations!
Paul Loren Truebenbach and Lavinia Cristiana Suciu were married on Sunday August 17th at Holy Trinity.
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Paul Loren Truebenbach and Lavinia Cristiana Suciu were married on Sunday August 17th at Holy Trinity.
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Thanks!
To Kathleen, Andrew and Theresa for planting the red geraniums around Holy Trinity in June. They are looking beautiful. Thank you also to everyone who donated them to decorate the parish for its feast day on Pentecost.
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Prayer Requests
Donna, Nick, Helen, Nilus, Debbie & Ralph.
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On the Horizon
Bible Bowl Celebration BBQ
Holy Myrrhbearing Women will host a Celebration BBQ outing on the Sunday before Labor Day, August 31st, in Naples, Idaho (check the parish website for maps). They are inviting all of the parishes of the area to celebrate this victory with them. The celebration will be held on Sunday, August 31st with a special Service of Thanksgiving following the Divine Liturgy (Orthros/Matins 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am) and then we will travel down to Naples for the afternoon. It will begin about 1:00pm, but latecomers are welcome.
Please RSVP. Hamburgers, hot dogs and buns will be provided for the Bible Bowl Celebration BBQ (see below), so it is extremely important that you RSVP if you are able to come so that there is enough food!!! You can simply email Fr Gregory Horton if you are able to come. As for the beverages, side dishes, desserts, etc., everyone is encouraged to bring something pot luck. Lawn chairs, card tables, sports equipment, blankets, musical instruments...it is a good idea to bring as much of this type of thing as possible as well. Don't forget to RSVP!!!OCF Sunday fundraiserThe Philoptochos of Holy Trinity will be offering an All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar to benefit OCF, the Orthodox college campus ministry. There will be a presentation by Justin Dubruill about his OCF Real Break trip to Constantinople where he met Patriarch Bartholomew and restored a church along with other OCF college students. Cost is $10 adults/$5 children under 12/Free for college students with ID. Sunday Sept 7th after Liturgy.
Fr James Bernstein in Couer D'Alene on Sept 10th & 11th (see Announcements)
Please RSVP. Hamburgers, hot dogs and buns will be provided for the Bible Bowl Celebration BBQ (see below), so it is extremely important that you RSVP if you are able to come so that there is enough food!!! You can simply email Fr Gregory Horton if you are able to come. As for the beverages, side dishes, desserts, etc., everyone is encouraged to bring something pot luck. Lawn chairs, card tables, sports equipment, blankets, musical instruments...it is a good idea to bring as much of this type of thing as possible as well. Don't forget to RSVP!!!OCF Sunday fundraiserThe Philoptochos of Holy Trinity will be offering an All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar to benefit OCF, the Orthodox college campus ministry. There will be a presentation by Justin Dubruill about his OCF Real Break trip to Constantinople where he met Patriarch Bartholomew and restored a church along with other OCF college students. Cost is $10 adults/$5 children under 12/Free for college students with ID. Sunday Sept 7th after Liturgy.
Fr James Bernstein in Couer D'Alene on Sept 10th & 11th (see Announcements)
Greek Dinner Festival
The Greek Dinner Festival is September 25, 26 & 27 at Holy Trinity. Dinner Tickets are $15.00 adults/$6.00 for children under 12 at the door. Advance tickets will be available for $12.00 adults/$6.00 children.
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A Word from the Saints
"If you want to find perfect love, go sell all your belongings, give them to the poor, go where you find a master and become a slave. Can you do this and be perfect?
You say this is too heavy? Then do something else. Don't sell yourself as a slave. Just sell your belongings and give them all to the poor. Can you do it? Or do you still find this too heavy a task?
All right, you cannot give away all your belongings. Then give half, or a third, or a fifth. Is this even too heavy? Then give one tenth. Can you do that? Is it still too heavy?
How about this: Don't sell yourself as a slave. Don't give a penny to the poor. Only do this: Don't take your poor brother's coat, don't take his bread, don't persecute him, don't eat him alive. If you don't want to do him any good, at least do him no harm. Just leave him alone. Is this also too heavy?
You say you want to be saved. But how? How can we be saved if everything we are called to do is too heavy? We descend and descend until there is no place further down. God is merciful, yes, but he also has an iron rod."
-St. Kosmas of Aetolia
(Commemorated on Sunday, August 24th - See http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/saints.asp?contentid=581 )
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(Commemorated on Sunday, August 24th - See http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/saints.asp?contentid=581 )
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If you would like additional information, please e-mail OrthodoxLifeINW@aol.com and it will be forwarded to the appropriate contact person. You can also contact each parish through the information posted on their website.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
August 14th - 20th - Blessed Feast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
In faith, O ye people, leap for joy while clapping your hands; and gather in gladness on this day with longing and shout in radiant jubilance. For the Theotokos cometh nigh to departing from the earth unto the heights; and we glorify her with glory as the Mother of God in our unceasing hymns.
Apolytikion of the Forefeast of the Dormition
In birth, you preserved your virginity; in death, you did not abandon the world, O Theotokos. As mother of life, you departed to the source of life, delivering our souls from death by your intercessions.
Apolytikion of the Dormition
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Worship Services
Christ the Savior:
Thursday, Aug. 14:
6pm: Vigil for Dormition, with Lamentations
Friday, Aug. 15:
8am: Divine Liturgy
Saturday, Aug. 16:
5pm: 9th Hour and Great Vespers
Sunday Aug. 17:
8:45am: Matins
10 am: Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, Aug. 19:
8am: Matins
Wednesday, Aug. 20:
8am: Divine Liturgy for Holy Prophet Samuel
6pm: Vespers
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Holy Myrhhbearing Women:
St Nicholas:
Gatherings
Thursday 08/14
SNAP Sack Dinner 4:30pm 1222 W 2nd Ave.
(No Teen Group this week)
Friday 08/15
StJ: Spiritual Circle 9:30 - 11:00 am
Saturday 08/16
CTS: Choir practice 6:00 pm
Sunday 08/17
HT: Reading Group will not be meeting this week.
StN: Seekers and Catechumen Class at 12:30 p.m.
StJ: Sisterhood Meeting 12:30-1:30pm
Tuesday 08/19
HT: Greek School 7:00 pm
StJ: Inquirers' Class 7:00 pm
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Special Events
Dormition Luncheon
There will be a luncheon at Holy Trinity following the Divine Liturgy on Friday, August 15th.
AHEPA Picnic
The AHEPA Picnic is Sunday August 17th at 2pm in Rathdrum ID. $15 covers the cost of lamb dinner and beverages.
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Announcements
Welcome!
To St Aidan OCA Mission in Cranbrook, BC. who have just joined the blog.
RSVP Requested for Celebration BBQ
Hamburgers, hot dogs and buns will be provided for the Bible Bowl Celebration BBQ (see below), so it is extremely important that you RSVP if you are able to come so that there is enough food!!! You can simply email Fr Gregory Horton if you are able to come. As for the beverages, side dishes, desserts, etc., everyone is encouraged to bring something pot luck. Lawn chairs, card tables, sports equipment, blankets, musical instruments...it is a good idea to bring as much of this type of thing as possible as well. Don't forget to RSVP!!!
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Baptism
Mark and Shelena Kieffer's daughter, Octavia June, will be baptized at Christ the Savior on Saturday, August 16 at 3:45 pm.
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Prayer Requests
Donna, Nick, Helen & Nilus .
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On the Horizon
Bible Bowl Celebration BBQ
Holy Myrrhbearing Women will host a Celebration BBQ outing on the Sunday before Labor Day, August 31st, in Naples, Idaho (check the parish website for maps). They are inviting all of the parishes of the area to celebrate this victory with them. The celebration will be held on Sunday, August 31st with a special Service of Thanksgiving following the Divine Liturgy (Orthros/Matins 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am) and then we will travel down to Naples for the afternoon. It will begin about 1:00pm, but latecomers are welcome. Please RSVP. (see note under Announcements above)
OCF Sunday fundraiser
The Philoptochos of Holy Trinity will be offering an All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar to benefit OCF, the Orthodox college campus ministry. There will be a presentation by Justin Dubruill about his OCF Real Break trip to Constantinople where he met Patriarch Bartholomew and restored a church along with other OCF college students. Cost is $10 adults/$5 children under 12/Free for college students with ID. Sunday Sept 7th after Liturgy.
Greek Dinner Festival
The Greek Dinner Festival is September 25, 26 & 27 at Holy Trinity.
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A Word from the Saints
"What words can describe your divinely-radiant beauty, O Virgin Mother of God? We cannot circumscribe you in our words and thoughts, for everything about you surpasses our speech and understanding. But, with your loving permission, we may sing your praises. In you all graces find a place. You are the fullness of everything noble and good, a living picture and icon of all goodness and kindness, for you alone were found worthy of the gifts of the Spirit in their entirety, or rather, you alone had mysteriously dwelling in your womb Him in Whom all these gifts were stored. In a way past understanding, you became His Tabernacle, and now through death you proceed hence to immortality, and are fittingly translated from earth to heaven, to live with Him for ever in the heavenly tabernacles. From there you care for your inheritance, and by your unsleeping intercessions you reconcile us to your Son."
-St Gregory Palamas On the Dormition
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If you would like additional information, please e-mail OrthodoxLifeINW@aol.com and it will be forwarded to the appropriate contact person. You can also contact each parish through the information posted on their websites.
Apolytikion of the Forefeast of the Dormition
In birth, you preserved your virginity; in death, you did not abandon the world, O Theotokos. As mother of life, you departed to the source of life, delivering our souls from death by your intercessions.
Apolytikion of the Dormition
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Worship Services
Christ the Savior:
Thursday, Aug. 14:
6pm: Vigil for Dormition, with Lamentations
Friday, Aug. 15:
8am: Divine Liturgy
Saturday, Aug. 16:
5pm: 9th Hour and Great Vespers
Sunday Aug. 17:
8:45am: Matins
10 am: Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, Aug. 19:
8am: Matins
Wednesday, Aug. 20:
8am: Divine Liturgy for Holy Prophet Samuel
6pm: Vespers
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Holy Myrhhbearing Women:
Thursday, Aug. 14:
6:30pm: Great Vespers with Litya and Blessing of Flowers and Herbs Aug 16,
Friday, Aug. 15:
8am: Matins
9am: Divine Liturgy with Blessing of Flowers and Herbs
Saturday, Aug. 16:
5:45pm 9th Hour Prayers
6pm Great Vespers
Sunday Aug. 17:
8:45: Matins
10am: Divine Liturgy
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Holy Trinity:
Thursday, Aug. 14:
7pm: Great Vespers
Friday, Aug. 15:
9am: Orthros
10am: Divine Liturgy
Saturday, Aug. 16:
6pm: Vespers
Sunday Aug. 17:
9am: Orthros
10am: Divine Liturgy
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St Aidan:
Thursday, Aug. 14:
7pm: Vespers
Friday, Aug. 15:
9am: Divine Liturgy
Saturday, Aug. 16:
7pm: Great Vespers
Sunday Aug. 17:
10:30am: DivineLiturgy
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St John the Baptist:
Thursday, Aug. 14:
6:00pm: Vesperal Divine Liturgy
Saturday, Aug. 16:
6:00pm: Great Vespers
Sunday Aug. 17:
8:15am: Orthros
10:00am: Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, Aug. 19:
6:00pm: Vespers
** Fr. Basil will be in Chicago August 18-23.
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St Nicholas:
Thursday, Aug. 14:
4:30pm: Vespers
Friday, Aug. 15:
12:00pm: Said Mass
4:30pm: Vespers
Saturday, Aug. 16:
9:00am: Matins
9:30am: Rosary of Mary
Sunday Aug. 17:
8:00am: Said Mass
10:00am: Matins
10:30am: Sung High Mass w/Hymns
Tuesday, Aug. 19:
4:30pm: Vespers
Wednesday, Aug. 20:
4:30pm: Vespers
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Gatherings
Thursday 08/14
SNAP Sack Dinner 4:30pm 1222 W 2nd Ave.
(No Teen Group this week)
Friday 08/15
StJ: Spiritual Circle 9:30 - 11:00 am
Saturday 08/16
CTS: Choir practice 6:00 pm
Sunday 08/17
HT: Reading Group will not be meeting this week.
StN: Seekers and Catechumen Class at 12:30 p.m.
StJ: Sisterhood Meeting 12:30-1:30pm
Tuesday 08/19
HT: Greek School 7:00 pm
StJ: Inquirers' Class 7:00 pm
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Special Events
Dormition Luncheon
There will be a luncheon at Holy Trinity following the Divine Liturgy on Friday, August 15th.
AHEPA Picnic
The AHEPA Picnic is Sunday August 17th at 2pm in Rathdrum ID. $15 covers the cost of lamb dinner and beverages.
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Announcements
Welcome!
To St Aidan OCA Mission in Cranbrook, BC. who have just joined the blog.
RSVP Requested for Celebration BBQ
Hamburgers, hot dogs and buns will be provided for the Bible Bowl Celebration BBQ (see below), so it is extremely important that you RSVP if you are able to come so that there is enough food!!! You can simply email Fr Gregory Horton if you are able to come. As for the beverages, side dishes, desserts, etc., everyone is encouraged to bring something pot luck. Lawn chairs, card tables, sports equipment, blankets, musical instruments...it is a good idea to bring as much of this type of thing as possible as well. Don't forget to RSVP!!!
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Baptism
Mark and Shelena Kieffer's daughter, Octavia June, will be baptized at Christ the Savior on Saturday, August 16 at 3:45 pm.
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Help!
SNAP Sack Dinner
Assistance is needed preparing food at Holy Trinity for the SNAP Sack Dinner, transporting it to the site, serving it and/or cleaning up. Dinner is served downtown at Mid-City Concerns, 1222 W 2nd Ave from 5-6 pm. Send an e-mail to coordinate times for food prep, etc.
Funds are also needed for purchasing food for the dinner.
It has been a tremendous blessing to our parishes to have the opportunity to serve the less fortunate through the SNAP Sack Dinner.
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Prayer Requests
Donna, Nick, Helen & Nilus .
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On the Horizon
Bible Bowl Celebration BBQ
Holy Myrrhbearing Women will host a Celebration BBQ outing on the Sunday before Labor Day, August 31st, in Naples, Idaho (check the parish website for maps). They are inviting all of the parishes of the area to celebrate this victory with them. The celebration will be held on Sunday, August 31st with a special Service of Thanksgiving following the Divine Liturgy (Orthros/Matins 8:45 am & Divine Liturgy 10:00 am) and then we will travel down to Naples for the afternoon. It will begin about 1:00pm, but latecomers are welcome. Please RSVP. (see note under Announcements above)
OCF Sunday fundraiser
The Philoptochos of Holy Trinity will be offering an All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar to benefit OCF, the Orthodox college campus ministry. There will be a presentation by Justin Dubruill about his OCF Real Break trip to Constantinople where he met Patriarch Bartholomew and restored a church along with other OCF college students. Cost is $10 adults/$5 children under 12/Free for college students with ID. Sunday Sept 7th after Liturgy.
Greek Dinner Festival
The Greek Dinner Festival is September 25, 26 & 27 at Holy Trinity.
____________________________________________
A Word from the Saints
"What words can describe your divinely-radiant beauty, O Virgin Mother of God? We cannot circumscribe you in our words and thoughts, for everything about you surpasses our speech and understanding. But, with your loving permission, we may sing your praises. In you all graces find a place. You are the fullness of everything noble and good, a living picture and icon of all goodness and kindness, for you alone were found worthy of the gifts of the Spirit in their entirety, or rather, you alone had mysteriously dwelling in your womb Him in Whom all these gifts were stored. In a way past understanding, you became His Tabernacle, and now through death you proceed hence to immortality, and are fittingly translated from earth to heaven, to live with Him for ever in the heavenly tabernacles. From there you care for your inheritance, and by your unsleeping intercessions you reconcile us to your Son."
-St Gregory Palamas On the Dormition
____________________________________________
If you would like additional information, please e-mail OrthodoxLifeINW@aol.com and it will be forwarded to the appropriate contact person. You can also contact each parish through the information posted on their websites.
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