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Announcements Updated: 2/4/12
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Wondering where the weekly Sunday Bulletins can be found? They are in the "Parishioners Only" section. Also in this section you will find topics of interest and news of a more personal nature intended for our parish members only.
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Almighty Lord, I have known the effectiveness of tears; for they snatched Hezekiah from the doors of death, and saved the sinning woman from her chronic iniquities. And as for the Publican they justified him more than the Pharisee. Wherefore, I implore Thee to number me among them, and have mercy upon me. (First Vesperal Doxasticon in Tone 8)
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As this is the week of the Publican and Pharisee, we do not fast this Wednesday and Friday. The fasts are suspended in order for us to affirm that strict adherence to the fasts, important as they are, does not in itself save us. Humility before God and our fellow man brings salvation.
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Each Antiochian parish receives $700 in camp scholarship money yearly from the Order of St. Ignatius. (Note: For our children, this would be scholarship money for St. Nicholas Camp in Southern California.) The money will be split between the number of applicants in our parish. Request forms filled out by Fr. Andrew have to be in by March 1, 2012 and there are no exceptions. Please speak with Fr. Andrew or call the Church Office ASAP if you are interested. In addition, once your scholarship has been confirmed, you must register for camp by May 15 or the scholarship is forfeited.
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The Annual General Meeting of Ss. Peter & Paul will be held Sunday, February 26 after Coffee Hour. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting. Three new Parish Council members will be chosen and a proposed 2012-13 budget will be presented for approval.
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Sunday, February 12: Women's Book Study, 7:30-9:30 pm at Leanne's house.
Friday, Saturday, February 24-25: Choir/Cantors Retreat
Sunday, February 26: Annual General Meeting of Ss. Peter & Paul after Coffee Hour.
Sunday, February 26: Forgiveness Vespers, 6:00 pm
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Friday & Saturday, March 23-24 — Family Lenten Retreat with George Papageorge, MFT
Sponsored by the Antiochian Women of Ss. Peter & Paul
Mark this on your calendar and make plans to attend, you won't want to miss this exceptional speaker!
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House Blessings: Fr. Andrew is already blessing
homes. Please call Fr. Andrew or the Church Office if you want to have
your house blessed this year and you can set up the best time for your
family.
Parish Council Nominations: Any member* interested in serving on the Parish Council, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee: Fr. Andrew, Donna, Lee or Maryfaith by February 15, 2012. If you know of anyone who would be a good candidate, you may also turn his or her name in to the Nominating Committee. (* Nominees must be at least 25 years old and have been a voting member of Ss. Peter & Paul for the past 2 years, and be in good sacramental standing.)
The annual Big Sur Camping trip is scheduled for August 19-25. If you are interested in going this year, you will need to call the campground system for your reservation first thing Wednesday morning, February 1 at 8 am. Call Monica, 246- 3244 for the number.
Please be sure to leave the handicapped parking spaces (on either side of the walkway) open in the parking lot for those handicapped who need extra room and close proximity to the sidewalk and doorway. Thank you.
There will be an Inquirer’s/Catechism
Class beginning soon. Anyone who is interested in joining the Orthodox
church or those just wanting to learn more about their faith is welcome.
Please contact Fr. Andrew or call the Church Office if you are
interested.
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"Do not establish your previously committed sins in your soul by thinking about them so that they not be repeated in you. Be assured that they were forgiven you from the time that you gave yourself to God and to repentance. In that, do not doubt." -– St. Anthony the Great
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March 30-April1, 2012: Annual Antiochian Women's Spring Retreat at St. Nicolas Camp in Frazier Park, CA
Speaker: Mother Victoria, St. Barbara's Monastery
Theme: "The First Days of Christianity"
Location: Camp St. Nicholas in Frazier Park, CA Additional Information and Registration, Map and Directions to Camp St. Nicholas
July 5-8, 2012: Parish Life Conference--Hosted by Church of the Redeemer, Los Altos Hills, California
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"During the dark ages of Orthodox Theology, our Church survived because of the richness of her liturgical life. If you understand our various liturgical services, you will understand the whole Theology of the Orthodox Church. While others talk about liturgical poverty and liturgical renewal, as Orthodox, we must concentrate our efforts on liturgical understanding." -- An Orthodox Hierarch
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