Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church
The Fisherman’s Net
Volume 9 Issue 6 July 2016
A special thank you to all of you who have, and continue, to sponsor The Fisherman’s Net May God Grant You Many Years
Church Council John Parker- President
Tedd Tripp- VP
Roy Peckham- Treasurer
Beverly Parker- Secretary
Andrew Mihaly-Financial Secretary
Trustees:
Carol Bodwalk
John Buckeye
Ann DeMelfi
JoAnn Hanna
Mary Maholick
Nikki Ann Roll
Karen Price
Thomas Macri
'There is nothing colder than a Christian who is not concerned about the salvation of others . . . Do not say, I cannot help others: for, if you are truly a Christian it is impossible not to. Natural objects have properties that cannot be denied; the same is true of what I have just said, because it is the nature of a Christian to act in that way. Do not offend God by deception. If you said that the sun cannot shine, you would be committing an offense against God and making aliar of Him. It is easier for the sinner to shine or give warmth than for a Christian to cease to give light: it is easier for that to happen than for light to become darkness. Do not say that that is impossible: what is impossible is the contrary . . . If we behave in the correct way, everything else will follow as a natural consequence. The light of Christians cannot be hidden, a lamp shining so brightly cannot be hidden.'
St. John Chrysostom, Homily on Acts 20
PARISH HAPPENINGS
Birthdays in July- Zechariah Demko- July3
Joan Kost- July 5
A.J. Mihaly- July 11
Beverly Parker- July 28
Yvette Skrip- July 28
Anniversaries in July-
Father Michael and Matuska Catherine- July 4
Andy and Lisa Mihaly- July 25
Remember in your Prayers: Archbishop Nikon, Bishop Herman, Priest Emilian, Priest John, Priest Nicholas, Priest James, Mary, Roland, David, Cayden, Kathryn, Larraine, Jennifer, Rose, Maria, Effie, Christina, Donna, Emalee, John, Christine, Matthew, Ivy Elizabeth, Yvette, Tyler, David, Marie, Jenny, Paul, Paul, Annie, Erin, Clare, John, Dianne, Joe, Kevin, Bryce, Luke, Melanie, Amailia, David, Anna, Boyd, Stavro, Thomas, Ethan, Benjamin, Emmitt, Mary, Jack, James, Alaina, Jewel, Kyle, William, Donna, Ron, Elizabeth, Christina, Missy, Bob, Carol, Leadeth, Linda, Korey, Cathy, Nathan, Tamie, Maggie, Tom, Mike, Artem, Jane, Linda, Laura, Antonina, Elaine, Cali, Mariah, James, John, Barbara, Tom, George, David, Charlie, Joseph, Heather, Leyla, Betty, Elizabeth, Emerson, Michelle, Nick, Sam, Mark, Jean, Andy, Nicole, Ally, Reagan, Tara, Sam, Ray, Diane, Nicholas, Bill, Julia, Hannah, Edward, Rick, Roy, Mary, Michael, Taylor, Pamela, Jillian, Jean, Jesse, Kurt, Nancy, Theodore
COUNCIL
The regularly scheduled meeting for July has been cancelled. Council will next meet on Monday, August 15 at 6:30 P.M. Everyone is invited to attend. Look for news soon regarding our church fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, September 10.
HALO
The annual family picnic was held on June 22 with 45 people in attendance.Thank you to everyone for participating by attending and bringing something to share. Everything was delicious! A special thanks to Tim Kritzer and his assistants for manning the grill! Most importantly being with each other as a church family is always a blessing.
- Wednesday Bible study following Daily Vespers Acts of the Apostles
- Adult Ed: Topics and Questions Last Sunday of the Month during fellowship Jack Olivieri will be leading a series on the Lord’s Prayer.
Book Club
Summer Book: TheWay of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim continues His Way translated by R.M. French. It may be purchased on amazon.
“…the chronicle of an anonymous nineteenth century Russian Christian’s travels and spiritual inquiries. Eye-opening and extraordinary,The Way of a Pilgrimoffers a one-of-a-kind portrait of the traditions and interior life of Russian Orthodox spirituality and practice.” -amazon
Learning the Word of God
“Know the love of Christ which passes knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:19
“Put off the old person… and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new person which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.”
Ephesians 4:22-24
“You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness in your presence.” Acts 2:28
Walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. Colossians 1:10
As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7
If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth Colossians 3:1-2
CHURCH SCHOOL
Join us for Vacation Bible School
July 19 – 21, 2016
6 pm to 8 pm
We will be learning aboutActs of the Apostles while we have lots of fun with games, crafts, skits, and snacks. All children are welcome. Bring your grandchildren, friends, any child that might be interested.
Please let Heather Tripp or Matushka Catherine if your children will be joining us.
Hot Dog & Ice Cream
July 24, 2016
Join us for hot dogs & ice cream under the tent this Sunday during coffee hour. The kids will have all their “stuff” displayed from VBS and will be sharing what they learned.
Teen Group
We would like to thank everyone for their support with the Relay for Life. We had a very fun time for a great cause.
Don’t forget that we look forward to taking on the adults in a Bible bowl. If you would like more information please see Fr. Michael or Mat. Catherine.