Scripture Lesson for this week 21th Sunday after Pentecost (Tone 4)
Epistle: Gal 2:16-20 Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
Scripture Lesson for next week 22th Sunday after Pentecost (Tone 4)
Epistle: Gal 6:11-18 Gospel: Luke 8:41-56
Birthdays: Brad Bruns (28), Father Vlado (30)
Anniversaries:
Please Pray For: Larry Boville, Chris Kostoff (at home), Pierre Theodore (Copley Health Center, 155 Hertitage Woods Drive, Copley 44321, Room A105), George & Francis Petroff, Todd Kurilko, Nick Karakis, Nick Konstandaras, Jean & Alex Sombaty, Nada Devus, Popedia Mary Christoff, Kathy Velicoff, John Konstandaras
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
· Annual meeting is today after Liturgy. Lunch will be served by the Sisterhood. Pleas plan to participate in the operation and future of you parish.
· Reverse Raffle is set for November 3rd. Purchase any remaining tickets at Coffee Hour. We are still accepting items for the silent auction. See George Karakis or Dan Machar for details.
· His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph will visit St. Thomas November 10th AND 11th! Please plan to join us to greet Dedo Vladiko and celebrate his visit:
| November 10th | 5:00pm | Great Vespers | |||
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| 6:00pm | Potluck Supper | |||
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| 6:30pm | Informal meeting on His Eminence with old & new parish boards | |||
| November 11th | 10:00am | Pontifical Divine Liturgy with: - tonsuring of Jim Waltenberger for subdeacon, -swearing on of new parish board, -congratulatory remarks. | |||
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| 12:30pm | Covered dish luncheon and a chance for everyone to meet with His Eminence. |
· A Bake Sale will be held on November 16th & 17th during the Pollywogs to Frogs consignment sale in our hall. Please help make the sale a success by baking some cookies or other desserts to sell at this event. A "Fellowship Bake" will b held in the hall kitchen on Monday, November 12th. To participate, bring ingredients for a double batch of cookies and the group will help bake you bake and package. Coffee, conversations and cookies! How can you go wrong!
· Our very own Jim Waltenberger has felt the call to pursue formal studies in Orthodox theology. He is in the process of applying to take St. Stephen's Course in Orthodox Theology, a three-year, distance-
education-based, certificate program. The course is aimed at introducing laity and clergy alike to the richness of Orthodox theology through rigorous and extensive readings and practical ministry projects. Students also receive in-person instruction during a one-week summer residency. Completion of this three year program is the next step toward Jim becoming a deacon. We are proud of his growth and progress during the six years he's been at St. Thomas. Tuition is $450 per semester. Anyone who feels led to contribute to Jim's school and/or vestment expenses can do so by labeling your gift for Jim W. He is a beloved, hard-working member of our family, and we all pray God's blessings on this next step of his journey.
· Fall Bible Study addresses "Praying with the Saints" and continues on Novnber 5th, 7pm at Steve and Rose Yovanovich's house, 446 Stratford in Fairlawn. This will be a time of learning as well as sharing of ourselves.
· Hospice of the Western Reserve is holding a volunteer education series on Thursday evenings running from October 4th to November 15 at 6 to 9 pm. The address is 150 Springside Dr., A-100, Fairlawn. For information call 330-800-2245.
Property Maintenance There are many small landscaping projects that need to be completed on the property and this fall would be an ideal time. Very reasonable estimates for these projects have been submitted by our lawn service, Fast Trak Lawns. Please consider donating toward a specific beautification of our property. See Annie Fry or Rich Zahoranski.
| Landscape Project | Cost | ||
| Trim and shape purple and green leafed small trees in front of the banquet hall. | In progress by volunteers | ||
| Remove evergreen bush at end of driveway on Cleve-Mass. Rd. Cut to ground, no root removal. | Donated by Stephanie Pfeiffer | ||
| Trim 2 round bushes in courtyard near the office | $70.00 | ||
| Trim and shape all bushes near the building facing Cleve-Mass Rd. and the south side of the church. | Donation from Mary & Anglo Nicoloff, need $125 more | ||
| Trim/clean/prune/raise tree island near stop light on access road. | $200.00 | ||
| Remove weeds and bushes from tombstone base of sign. | In progress by volunteers |
| Sunday, October 21, 2012 |
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| Candle Offering | $61.00 | ||
| Weekly Envelopes | $985.00 | ||
| Loose Tray Collection | $36.00 | ||
| Donation | $28.00 | ||
| Donation – Walterberger Education | $40.00 | ||
| Donation - Landscaping | $45.00 | ||
| Membership Dues | $100.00 | ||
| Baptism | $250.00 | ||
| TOTAL | $1595.00 |
For the health of Popedia Mary Christoff offered by Elaine Marzuola
Prayers for a safe trip to Florida and a healthy winter there offered by Mary and Angelo Nicoloff
For the health of Michelle Robertson and Chris Kostoff offered by Stephanie Pfeiffer
For the health of my niece Claire Barbara on her christening offered by Stephanie Pfeiffer
For the health of my parents, Rose & Steve Yovanovich for their birthdays offered by Stephanie Pfeiffer
In memory of my husband Lazo and daughter Kathy offered by Dorothy Frengou
In memory of "our step-dad and grandpa" Red Welch (31 years) offered by Elaine Maruola
In memory of Staina Kostoff offered by Stephanie Pfeiffer
