Meatfare Sunday/Last Judgement

Scripture Lesson for this week                           Meatfare Sunday/Last Judgment – Tone 3

Epistle: 1 Cor 8:8-9:2                                                                      Gospel: Matt 25:31-46

 

Scripture Lesson for next week                                               Cheesefare Sunday – Tone 4

Epistle: Rom 13:11-14:4                                                                   Gospel: Matt 6:14-21

 

BIRTHDAYS: Jill Spidell (24)

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Kitchen Renovation: Please feel free take a look at our like new kitchen that has been professionally cleaned and painted thanks to St. Luke's Vestry and their help! May God grant them many years! Also, a big thank you to Jim Wood & Steve Yovanovich for going in to paint!!
• Reverse Raffle: St. Thomas will be having a dinner, reverse raffle and silent auction on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 6pm.  We need donated items for the silent auction and ask that you donate something or solicit a donated item from local businesses you frequently visit or from your company.  Tickets are $50.00 for two (2) prime rib dinners, a ticket in the raffle drawing for a chance to win $500 and an open bar - a great deal!  We are asking for items to be put into the silent auction to be held that same evening.  See any board of Trustees member for tickets. Promote this fun event to your family, friends and fellow employees.  Please support this important fund raiser for the church.
• Lenten Tea: Save the date for March 11, 2012 for a special occasion, honoring Father Vlado and Popadia Toni. There will be a special Lenten Tea celebration, to welcome and honor Father and Popadia, as our new spiritual leaders of St. Thomas.  The Lenten Tea celebration will be held in the St. Thomas banquet hall, from 1 pm to 3 pm.  Please see Rose Yovanovich or Stacey Zahoranski, to sign up to bring Lenten tea cookies or sandwiches for this very special gathering.
• Volunteers: We are looking for help with both the Reverse Raffle and the weekly Fish Fry's.  The Fish Fry's are starting THIS Friday, February 24, 2012.  If you can help every week, every other week or once or twice in the six week period, please see Ann Fry, Carol or George Karakis, Joanne Karos or Rose Yovanovich. We also need a volunteer to tend bar during the reverse raffle, on February 25th.  If you are willing to do this or alternate with someone, please see one of the board members.
• Pascha Baking: If there are any volunteers who would like to help with baking for our Pascha bake sale, please see Annie Fry for dates and times. Advance order forms are available from Annie Fry.
• Save the date! The St Thomas Rummage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 19th. Please begin boxing up and bringing in your donations. If you have questions, or need help with delivery to the church, see Jim or Robin Waltenberger. We will not be accepting any clothing. Last year's was a great success-let's do it again!
• Church Office: We are looking for someone to donate a love seat in usable condition to put in our office. Thanks in advance!!

 

 

Sunday, February 12

Scripture Lesson for this week                                                          Prodigal Son – Tone 2

Epistle: 1 Cor 6:12-20                                                                      Gospel: Luke 15:11-32

 

Scripture Lesson for next week                          Meatfare Sunday/Last Judgment – Tone 3

Epistle: 1 Cor 8:8-9:2                                                                        Gospel: Matt 25:31-46

 

BIRTHDAYS: Carole Kurilko (13)

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Reverse Raffle: St. Thomas will be having a dinner, reverse raffle and silent auction on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 6pm.  We need donated items for the silent auction and ask that you donate something or solicit a donated item from local businesses you frequently visit or from your company.  Tickets are $50.00 for two (2) prime rib dinners, a ticket in the raffle drawing for a chance to win $500 and an open bar - a great deal!  We are asking for items to be put into the silent auction to be held that same evening.  See any board of Trustees member for tickets. Promote this fun event to your family, friends and fellow employees.  Please support this important fund raiser for the church.
• Lenten Tea: Save the date for March 11, 2012 for a special occasion, honoring Father Vlado and Popadia Toni. There will be a special Lenten Tea celebration, to welcome and honor Father and Popadia, as our new spiritual leaders of St. Thomas.  The Lenten Tea celebration will be held in the St. Thomas banquet hall, from 1 pm to 3 pm.  Please see Rose Yovanovich or Stacey Zahoranski, to sign up to bring Lenten tea cookies or sandwiches for this very special gathering.
• Volunteers: We are looking for help with both the Reverse Raffle and the weekly Fish Fry's.  The Fish Fry's are starting February 24, 2012.  If you can help every week, every other week or once or twice in the six week period, please see Ann Fry, Carol or George Karakis, Joanne Karos or Rose Yovanovich. We also need a volunteer to tend bar during the reverse raffle, on February 25th.  If you are willing to do this or alternate with someone, please see one of the board members.
• Pascha Baking: If there are any volunteers who would like to help with baking for our Pascha bake sale, please see Annie Fry for dates and times. Advance order forms are available from Annie Fry.
• Save the date! The St Thomas Rummage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 19th. Please begin boxing up and bringing in your donations. If you have questions, or need help with delivery to the church, see Jim or Robin Waltenberger. We will not be accepting any clothing. Last year's was a great success-let's do it again!
• Church Office: We are looking for someone to donate a love seat in usable condition to put in our office. Thanks in advance!!

 

 

Sunday, Febraury 5

Scripture Lesson for this week                                             Publican & Pharisee – Tone 1

Epistle: 2 Tim 3:10-15                                                                     Gospel: Luke 18:10-14

 

 

BIRTHDAYS: Fana Nakovski (5), Nada Kabaivanoff (6), Tom Kostoff (6)

 

ANNIVERSARYS: Paul & Fana Nakovski (7)

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Memorial Service: We will have a Memorial Service for Fr. Christoff on his two year anniversary of his Falling Asleep in the Lord. Memory Eternal!!
• Souperbowl Sunday: We will have our soup lunch after Liturgy today. Thanks to everyone who brought soup, a side or dessert!
•  Reverse Raffle: St. Thomas will be having a dinner, reverse raffle and silent auction on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 6pm.  We need donated items for the silent auction and ask that you donate something or solicit a donated item from local businesses you frequently visit or from your company.  Tickets are $50.00 for two (2) prime rib dinners, a ticket in the raffle drawing for a chance to win $500 and an open bar - a great deal!  We are asking for items to be put into the silent auction to be held that same evening.  See any board of Trustees member for tickets. Promote this fun event to your family, friends and fellow employees.  Please support this important fund raiser for the church.
• Lenten Tea: Save the date for March 11, 2012 for a special occasion, honoring Father Vlado and Popadia Toni. There will be a special Lenten Tea celebration, to welcome and honor Father and Popadia, as our new spiritual leaders of St. Thomas.  The Lenten Tea celebration will be held in the St. Thomas banquet hall, from 1 pm to 3 pm.  Please see Rose Yovanovich or Stacey Zahoranski, to sign up to bring Lenten tea cookies or sandwiches for this very special gathering.
• Volunteers: We are looking for help with both the Reverse Raffle and the weekly Fish Fry's.  The Fish Fry's are starting February 24, 2012.  If you can help every week, every other week or once or twice in the six week period, please see Ann Fry, Carol or George Karakis, Joanne Karos or Rose Yovanovich. We also need a volunteer to tend bar during the reverse raffle, on February 25th.  If you are willing to do this or alternate with someone, please see one of the board members.
• Pascha Baking: If there are any volunteers who would like to help with baking for our Pascha bake sale, please see Annie Fry for dates and times. Advance order forms are available from Annie Fry.
• Save the date! The St Thomas Rummage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 19th. Please begin boxing up and bringing in your donations. If you have questions, or need help with delivery to the church, see Jim or Robin Waltenberger. We will not be accepting any clothing. Last year's was a great success-let's do it again!
• Survey: The church board has developed a short survey to learn how best to meet the needs of the congregation. The board requests you complete the survey today and place it in the labeled box located near the candle table. The survey is your opportunity to make your needs and wishes known. The board hopes each member will participate in this project. Many thanks for your help!
• Church Office: We are looking for someone to donate a love seat in usable condition to put in our office. Thanks in advance!!

Sunday, January 15, 2012

James Anderson: Memory of Sandra Anderson

Pauline Patterson: Memory of Sandra Anderson on her 40 days.