The Messenger March 2023 St. Thomas Orthodox Church PO Box 1042 1100 Jones St. Sioux City, Iowa 51102 +1(712)258-7166 info@stthomassiouxcity.org https://stthomassiouxcity.org
IF your birthday is in March but is not listed here, please let Fr. Peter so know we can update our records.
2 Scan this code with your smartphone to access your own personalized church Web page! Our Mission Growing in compassion, mercy, and love with a foundation in Christ Weekly Schedule Sundays Orthros & Divine Liturgy 09:00 Wednesdays Daily Vespers 18:00 Saturdays Great Vespers 18:00 March Birthdays 6 Erica Ameen 22 Robert Stickney 6 Becky Suhr 23 Gayle Hearne 8 Dennis Yanney
He started off that day with a kiss from a friend
It was the kiss of betrayal, the beginning of the end
Then the Roman soldiers seized Him and took Him away
Thirty pieces of silver was what Judas was paid
Think of the Apostles how He changed all their lives’
Before the cock crowed, Peter denied Him three times
Pilot asked the people ‘Whom shall we set free?’
‘Barabbas or this man Jesus who calls himself a king?‘
‘We question the circumstances under which He was born’
Give Him vinegar for water and a crown made of thorns’
Then they mocked Jesus covering His eyes so He could not see
‘If thou be the Christ tell us who struck Thee’
Then they took to the streets and made Him carry His own cross
They proceeded to Golgotha where the soldiers cast lots
The air whistled with the sound of the cat-o-nine
Ending in a crack — ripping flesh from His spine
Spiking Him to the cross their cruelty was shown
Splattering blood and splintering bone
Then they raised Jesus’ cross between two common thieves
One of which was saved because he believed
Now the Angel of Death was most certainly near
The soldier pierced His side with Destiny’s Spear
Then Jesus said ‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do’
That’s the way our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ died for you !
Michael Reiling
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In Memoriam
Remembering those who reposed in the month of March:
Thomas Melham, Tom George, (infant) Gregg, Katherine Ann Melham, Joseph Skaff, Jr., Deeb Ellis, Zariefe Abdouch, Nora Bashora, Frank Nassiff, Deloris Headid, Shenaidg J. Murad, George A. Skaff, Albert Ferris, David J. Skaff, Sophie Allen, Bessie Westfall, George Ness, John A. Ness, Jacob Ferris Corey, Nora Jane McDaniels, Delia M. Skaff, Vance T. Yanney, Joseph Nimmer, Georgia I. Jacobs, Josephine Samore, Winnifred M. Ellis, Deloris M. Haddad, Alma M. Gosen, +Metropolitan Philip (Saliba), Elisabeth Nemer, Esther S. Nassif, Yvonnie L. Pape, Agnes E. Yanney, Marie Cownie, Garrett Bumgarner
Ladies’ Club
The Ladies met at the Glen Oaks Clubhouse on March 7th at 6:30 PM with a Lenten meal provided by Theresa Muhe and Carol Border-Stone. Father Peter opened the meeting with a prayer followed by the supper. Minutes and Treasurer’s report were read and approved.
The Ladies are looking to invest in new rugs for the altar area. We did set up a work day to clean the church after services on Lazarus Saturday. We were going to check about men helping with clean up as well.
We have set up a date for our next Fatayeh day sale on April 29th. We have some new books coming in for the book store. Let us know if there is something that you would like us to order.
Judy Stevens
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Maintenance Committee Update 2023-03-06
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Projects: Project Original Estimate Actual Cost to Building Fund New boilers $30000 $30375 Fix radiators $1625 $1625.37 + $810 Install new water softener $1500 $1405 Electrical $1500 estimate $2000. Thrasher pd $3700. Plumbing $1500 estimate $611.49 Piers $20000 $16249 Foam injection $1215 $1215 Nave $13675 $1874 Basement Floor $41200 Donated Rewrap pipes $8905 $8905 Strip section of pipe $151 Donated Spray parking lots and sidewalks for weed control $200 Donated Reattach kitchen equipment $1000 $500 Replace chiller pump $4700 $5000 Water shutoff value $500 $324 Retaining wall $14781 Not funded Front steps $700 $700 Finish entrance and steps $2200 $2600. Complete. Sidewalks $1700 $1700 Misc. work in basement $500 $650 Cleaning kitchen $1080 donated Replace tiles $500 $100 donated Paint kitchen $1000 $880 Fix walls in stairwell and choir loft $8000 - $10000 $10000 Fix sink hole next to sidewalk $0 Donated by Tyler Dettmer and City of Sioux City Roof panels blew off in storm $1600 $1500 Fix wall on stage No bids Not funded De-humidifier for basement $2000 Complete Resurface parking lots $11215 Not funded Railings $2600 $2700 with tax Hang light in alcove Randy No cost Repair floor under de-humidifier Randy No cost Repair baseboards in basement Curry No charge Hang doors in board room Randy Done Fix wall and paint Priest’s office Randy Done Freezer not working properly Will not repair at this time Dishwasher soap solenoid bad Part never ordered. On hold Radiators in Narthex and Mother’s Room need replacement $8000 16 week lead time ordered Feb 3, 2023 Replace Circulation Pump $5472 On order Heating Unit for Choir Loft Looking for unit Repair wall on stage Randy
Parish Council Minutes 2023-02-01
18:55: Fr. Peter opened meeting with prayer
Members present: Fr. Peter, Frank B, Judy S, Pete S, George S, Julie K
George S made a motion to approve last meeting;s minutes. Judy (?) seconded. Motion carried.
Fr Peter plans to send the year end giving statements this week.
Mike Antonovich and Frank B will be cleaning up the stage area. They also will be cleaning in the Altar and asks if anyone would like to assist let him know. Frank thanked Judy and the Ladies Club for donating $1000.00 to the building fund.
Judy would like to continue the Parish to continue the Food Drive. There will be a potential Fatiya sale sometime between April 16-30th
HVAC system: Radiators need replaced in the Narthex and Mother’s room. Installation of new system to send heat to Choir Loft from Mother’s Room is needed. Estimated cost may be $7200.00 and higher
George S. motions to take money for repairs from the operating account. Fr. Peter seconds and motion was carried. Parishioners will be notified of repairs and plan after bids are obtained.
Hollie Benton would like the council to think about a purpose statement with the outreach programs.
1925: Fr. Pater moves to adjourn the meeting. Judy 5. seconds. Motion carried.
Parish Council Minutes 2023-03-08
19:00 Fr. Peter gives opening prayer.
Members present: Judy S, Frank B, George S Jr., Pete S, Julie K. Others present: Pat Corey
Video Call with Hollie Benton from OCLI to obtain update on purpose statement from our existing missions and organizations. Educated council on SMART GOALS.
19:20 Fr. Peter moved to accept minutes from February 1st meeting. Judy S seconds.
Pastor’s report: Catechumen/lnterested parties: Jason, Alex, and Jaikobh
Fr. Peter may order possible 30 music books for parishioners to use since our choir has decreased.
Treasurer’s report: No questions.
Maintenance report: Randy has finished work on the stage and should be submitting expense receipts to treasurer. Heating repairs: parts have been on order but may take a length of time to receive. Raising funds to cover heating repairs was tabled by Fr. Peter. Judy seconded the motion.
Ladies Club: Ladies will be meeting on Tuesday March 7th . Ladies are looking at new rugs for the alter. Judy will be researching dates for the next Fatiya sale.
New Discussions: Fr. Peter would like to have 3-4 church clean up days in the future. Plans are to clean the church prior to Pascha
20:05 Fr. Peter moves to adjourn meeting. Judy S. seconds and motion carried. Fr. Peter closes the meeting with prayer.
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Treasurer’s Report – February 2023
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Income 2023 Pledges 8,838.40 Miscellaneous 225.75 Other Donations 409.41 Other Income 0.00 Total Income $9,473.56 Expenses 401 Maintenance 0.00 402 Lawn & Snow 0.00 403 Education 0.00 404 Internet -135.23 406 Trash Pick-Up 0.00 407 Insurance on Church Property -1,515.50 408 Church Utilities -1,392.26 409 General Expenses -167.70 410 Office Expense -186.59 411 Copier & Copy Expense -91.66 412 Benevolence 0.00 413 Transfer between Accounts 0.00 416 Travel and Conferences -795.37 431 Priest Base Salary -2,900.00 432 Priest Cell Phone -100.00 433 Priest Health Insurance -800.00 434 Priest Life Insurance -135.00 436 Priest IRA -200.00 437 Priest Medical Expense 0.00 438 Priest Auto Allowance -400.00 439 Priest Auto Insurance -50.00 440 Priest SS & Medicare 0.00 441 Priest Housing & Utilities -1,050.00 442 DOWAMA 0.00 451 Archdiocesan Assessment 0.00 460 Online Fees 0.00 Total Expenses $9,919.31 Net -$445.75
2023 Lenten Series
Our Lenten series of potluck suppers and educational seminars this year will focus on end-of-life planning.
Wednesday, March 1
Are Your Papers in Order?
Mike Jacobs, an attorney with Rehan Law Firm in Sioux City, will discuss the legal forms such as a last will & testament, a living will, powers of attorney, and others we should already have prepared before an health emergency or illness occurs.
Wednesday, March
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Hospice: An Introduction
Tammy Thomas-Mahaney of Hospice of Siouxland will speak to us about what hospice and palliative care are, when they become appropriate, and how they differ from therapeutic care.
Wednesday, March 29 Planning a Funeral
A representative from Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes will discuss what goes into planning a funeral and the many advantages of preneed planning.
All sessions will begin at 7:15–7:30 p.m. following that evening’s service and will be accompanied by a potluck dinner. Please bring your favorite Lenten dish with enough to share!
St. Thomas Orthodox Church
1100 Jones St., Sioux City IA 51105
https://stthomassiouxcity.org
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