Sunday, April 3

Scripture Lesson for this week                             St. John Climacus – Tone 4

Epistle: Heb 6:13-20                                                                            Gospel: Mark 9:17-31

 

Scripture Lesson for next week                                                          Mary of Egypt– Tone 5

Epistle: Heb 6:13-20                                                                         Gospel: Mark 9:17-31

 

BIRTHDAYS: Kari Sheehan (3), Joseph Sheehan (9), Claire Watts (9)

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

·         Lenten Service: This Friday evening, April 8, we will have Pre-Sanctified Liturgy at 6pm. Fast from 1pm on if you wish to receive.

·         Pan Orthodox Vespers:  This evenings Vespers Service is at St. George Orthodox Church at 5pm.

·         Parish General Meeting: Next Sunday, April 10, is our parish meeting. There is a sign-up sheet downstairs for those who wish to bring a dish/dessert.

·         Balkan Food Festival: St. Thomas' first food festival will be this October 15^th, 2011! Believe it or not, the months will pass by fast! This is why we are preparing our baked goods now and will then freeze them. Many of you have already signed up to help and we greatly appreciate it! Khouria Victoria has prepared flyers to hand out to everyone with more details explaining everything you need to do in these upcoming months. If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to Khouria Victoria after church or Ann Fry. Thank you to everyone who is helping with this big event! J

·         I.O.C.C. You can help desperate moms and newborns!  International Orthodox Christian Charities sends "Newborn Kits" to moms in disaster areas like Japan.  With the cooperation of Oaks Family Care Center in Lodi, Robin Waltenberger has collected most of the items for 15 kits. There is still a need for 90 cloth diapers and 30 diaper pins; $100 total.  If you are looking for a way to increase your "almsgiving" this Lent, here is the opportunity. Small or large, your gift will serve those in dire need. Any gifts in excess will be given to St Thomas Sunday School.  For more information, go to IOCC's website at www.iocc.org/kits.  Thank you in advance for your loving help!

·         Rummage Sale: St. Thomas will hold a church rummage sale on Saturday May 7^th. Please feel free to contribute all of your excess goods towards this sale. No clothing please. Goods may be brought to church. See Jim & Robin Waltenberger or Ann Fry.

·         Life Line Screening:  They will be back Friday, 15 April 2011.  If you pre-register at 800.324-1851 you will receive a discount.  Fight stroke with these valuable screenings!

 

SUNDAY, March 27^th. 2011

Ed & Laurie Latchaw: Health of family and birthday of Laurie Latchaw.

Alex Minev & Julia Zumpano: Memory of Cveta Minev on her 6 year anniversary.

Stephanie Pfeiffer: Health of Chris Kostoff.