This Week’s Services & Events – Join us! Today, Sun., Aug. 2nd Hours ---- 9:45am Divine Liturgy ---- 10:00am Parklisis to the Theotokos ---- 5:00pm Join us for Coffee Hour following the Divine Liturgy every Sunday!
Mon., Aug. 3rd Paraklisis to the Theotokos Church School General Meeting
---- 10:00am ---- 7:00pm
Tue., Aug. 4th Paraklisis to the Theotokos Regenerations (For those 55 and over) Parish Council Meeting
---- 10:00am ---- 1:00pm ---- 7:00pm
Wed., Aug. 5th Paraklisis to the Theotokos ---- 10:00am Great Vespers & Blessing of Fruits (Transfiguration) ---- 6:30pm ZUMBA (Dance Fitness Class) will meet again on Aug. 12th at 6:30pm
Thur., Aug. 6th Divine Liturgy (Transfiguration) Paraklisis to the Theotokos
---- 10:00am ---- 6:30pm
Parish Service Project – August & September We will be collecting school supplies for Anchor House, a Trenton-based organization serving underprivileged and foster youth. Supplies will be delivered to Anchor House at the end of September. 25% of Trenton residents live in poverty. Worship. Fellowship. Education. Service. Outreach. Evangelism.
Upcoming Events – Save The Dates! Parish Planning Meeting – August 10th One representative from each of the parish’s ministries is asked to attend this meeting to create a calendar of events for the year. We will meet at 6:30pm.
Dormition of the Theotokos – August 14th and 15th In honor of the celebration of the Dormition of the Mother of God Great Vespers and the Blessing of flowers will be held Aug. 14 th at 6:30pm and the Divine Liturgy on Aug. 15 th at 10:00am. This is one of the 12 Great Feasts of the Church, celebrated by faithful Christians around the world each year.
Diocesan Youth Day – August 20th Six Flags REGISTER EARLY for the Annual Diocesan Youth Day at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson NJ on Thursday, August 20th, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The admission cost of $30 includes all adventure park fees, round-trip bus transportation from Saint Mary’s Church, and a meal voucher! Reservations must be made by August 10, 2015. The event is for all diocesan youth and their friends, from elementary school to college ... for a day of fun and fellowship.
Community Garden
Fri., Aug. 7th Paraklisis to the Theotokos
---- 6:30pm
Sat., Aug. 8th Paraklisis to the Theotokos ---- 10:00am Great Vespers & *Confessions ---- 5:00pm *Fr. John hears confessions following evening services or by appointment.
Sun., Aug. 9th Hours Divine Liturgy Paraklisis to the Theotokos
---- 9:45am ---- 10:00am ---- 5:00pm
Many thanks to everybody who came to help plant our community garden on Thursday! The schedule for tending the garden will be posted and shared soon.
FREE ZUMBA dance-fitness classes are held in Daria Hall on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Bring your friends and have fun getting healthy!
Let Us Pray To The Lord! For The Health & Salvation Of: Pdn. Michael, Dka. Leslie, Ksenia, Maria, Ann, Richard, Mary, Marie, Joan, John, Pauline, Maryann, Jan, Charles, Nadia, Mary, Irene, Joseph, Theodore, Lynne, Martha, George, Michael, Mark, Sbdn. Sergius, Michael Newly Departed: Valentin Goroshko
Be sure to spread the word, bring your neighbors, co-workers and friends to live a healthier life!
Did You Know…??? All Orthodox Christians observe four major fasting periods each year, one of which is the Dormition Fast. This honors the repose of God’s mother, the Virgin Mary. This fast always begins August 1st and ends with the reception of the Holy Eucharist at the Divine Liturgy on August 15th. During this fast no animal products (including beef, chicken, fish, dairy products of any kind or foods including them) should be consumed unless one is in poor health or pregnant. Exceptions are on Saturdays, Sundays and the feast of Transfiguration (Aug. 6th), all of which permit fish. For questions regarding keeping the fast, please speak with Fr. John. As with all fasting periods the Church reminds us to offer our confessions during this period, as it is a season of repentance and preparation for something greater.
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Weekly Offering Last Sunday’s Attendance: 53 Last Sunday’s General Fund Offering: $566.00 Weekly General Fund Goal: $3,003.35 (The goal meets our annual budget.)
If you are going to be in the hospital, or already have a medical procedure scheduled, please let Fr. John know.
Welcome! If this is your first time with us, be sure to sign the guest register in the entranceway then join us next door for light food & hearty fellowship! Birthdays, Names’ days, and Anniversaries will be celebrated in Daria Hall following the Divine Liturgy.
Seeking, Knowing, and Living God’s Will Rev. Fr. John Diamantis, Parish Priest 812 Grand Street, Trenton, NJ 08610
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