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SUNDAY MAY 20 – YOUTH PROCLAIM CHRIST
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:15 a.m. Awaken to God
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Memorials: Harry Andritsis, Demetra Dravillas, Harry Dravillas, Carol Guido, James Kollins, Anastasios Mouroukas, Demetri Mouroukas, George Mouroukas, Stamata Mouroukas, Doris Nicholas
Fellowship Hour following the Liturgy
MONDAY MAY 21- FEAST DAY OF SS CONSTANTINE & HELEN
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
5:15 p.m. The Way Barbeque
TUESDAY MAY 22
10:00 a.m. TOTS
6:00 p.m. Greek School Graduation
WEDNESDAY MAY 23
10:30 a.m. Parea Trip to White Fence Farm
THURSDAY MAY 24 - ASCENSION
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
7:30 p.m. Parish Council Meeting
FRIDAY MAY 25
Junior Olympics at SS Constantine & Helen
SATURDAY MAY 26
Junior Olympics at SS Constantine & Helen
Wedding: Christina Burdeaux and Robert Welbourn
3:30 p.m. Sponsor: Jessica Burdeaux
SUNDAY MAY 27
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Junior Olympics at SS Constantine & Helen
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Epistle Reading- Acts 16: 16-34 - Gospel Reading – Jn 9:1-38, Reader- Zoe Rae Lozano
Fellowship Hour is hosted by the members of The Way
The Ascension...After living through the joy of Pascha, we may feel a certain heaviness of heart on Ascension Day. It seems like a parting or a separation from the Lord. We may feel the Lord is not with us in the same way any longer. It is interesting that the disciples, the Lord’s closest friends, did not react like this. Instead of being overwhelmed with grief they “returned to Jerusalem with great joy”. Why does the Ascension bring joy to Christians? First, the Ascension is the crown of the Lord’s earthly mission. He has accomplished the whole earthly mission that He received from His Father. The Ascension marks God’s acceptance of the Son’s work of reparation. The cloud that envelops and ascends with Jesus to heaven represents the sacrifice rising from the altar to God. On this day both true God and true man enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus opens the doors of the kingdom to humanity. He makes us sit together “in heavenly places in Jesus Christ.”(Ephesians 2:6) The Ascension makes thoughts of heaven more accessible to us. When the disciples were separated from Jesus, they remained full of hope. They knew they were to receive the Holy Spirit just ten days later. Good news!
Youth Proclaim Christ Sunday…Today we thank our youth as they proclaim Christ in serving the Church. Our young people will assist in ushering, collecting the gifts, reading the Epistle, presenting their oratorical festival winning entries, assisting at the candles stands, singing in the choir and serving as altar boys. We are proud of our children and all that they do to serve in the life and worship of the Church.
5K Family Run and Walk…was held last Saturday. Heartfelt thanks to Lou Kafkes, our race director, and the many GOYA volunteers and participants that made 5K a success. Walkers and runners braved the rain and cool temperatures to raise money for the Philoxenia House at Mayo Clinic, MN. Thanks to the great generosity of our sponsors and participants we raised $6,000 for this worthy cause! We have T-shirts and gift bags today for the registered runners and sponsors that were not able to attend. Opportunities to donate to the Philoxenia House are also available. We look forward to next year!
The Way End of the Year Party…will be this Monday at 5:30 p.m. We will have fun games and activities for the children. Please bring the whole family and join us for a delicious meal and fun.
TOTS End of the Year Party… is this Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. We will have fun, hands-on activities for the children. Our morning will conclude with a delicious brunch.
Fanari Camp …The date for the one week camp begins June 17th. Spaces are filling quickly. The camp fees are now $500.00.
Vacation Church School… will be taking place the week of June 11th. “Adventures on Promise Island”, is this year’s theme. Registration and information tables are setup this morning. May 27th is the registration deadline. Please register today to ensure your child’s participation in the program and to receive the CD, T-shirt and other related materials for this exciting week.
, July 9th. Get your foursome together and participate in Holy Apostles day of fun, food, fellowship, and r
Golf Outing…Monday elaxation. Additional information/cost, starting times etc., is posted on the Holy Apostles Website.
The Sacred right hand (relic) of the most Holy, Miraculous, Myrrh-bearing St. Nectarios of Aegina, Bishop of Pentapolis…has come to be welcomed at the Monastery of St. John Chrystomos. The faithful can venerate St. Nectarios’ holy relics on Saturdays, May 26 and June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also on Sundays, May 20, 27 and June 10, 17 & 24 as well as July 1 from 6 a.m. to noon. The Supplicatory Canon on Wednesday, May 30 and June 6, 20 and 27 following Vespers. Holy Unction Service will be on Friday May 25, and Thursday June 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Graduate Sunday..will be Sunday, June 10th. If you have a child who is graduating this year please submit their name to the church office. Father will acknowledge them after the Liturgy and the Sunday School along with Philoptochos will hold a special coffee hour in their honor.