Monthly Newsletter of Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church

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The Feast of the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady
This Feast is celebrated on August 15 each year, and commemorates the repose
(dormition and in Greek kimisis) or "falling-asleep" of the Mother of Jesus Christ, our
Lord. This great Feast celebrates a fundamental teaching of our faith—the Resurrection
of the body. In the case of the Theotokos, this has been accomplished by the divine will
of God. Thus, this Feast is a feast of hope, hope in Resurrection and life eternal. Like
those who gathered around the body of the Virgin Mary, we gather around our
departed loved ones and commend their souls into the hands of Christ. As we
remember those who have reposed in the faith before us and have passed on into the communion of the
Saints, we prepare ourselves to one day be received into the new life of the age to come. We also affirm
through this Feast as we journey toward our heavenly abode that the Mother of God intercedes for us.
Through Christ she has become the mother of all of the children of God, embracing us with divine love.
Fast & Service Schedule: The preparation for the Feast begin on
Wednesday, August 1st, with a period of fasting. A strict fast is followed on
most of the days (no meat, dairy, oil, or wine), with the exceptions of fish
on Transfiguration (Aug 6) and on Dormition (Aug 15). Oil/wine allowed on
Sat- Sun. On weekdays before the Feast, Paraklesis services are held in
most parishes. These consist of supplication and prayer for the intercessions
of the Theotokos.
Feast of Dormition Divine Liturgy Wednesday, Aug 15th at 10am.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Elizabeth Matsukas fell asleep in the
Lord on Wednesday evening, the 25th
of July. She is survived by her sister,
Yiota Matsukas Funeral services and
burial will take place on Tues, July 31.
May her memory be eternal!
VIGIL LIGHTS
In Memory Of:
7/1-7/29: Susanna, offered by Nina
Schweiss; 7/9: John, offered by Olga
Hubiak; 7/12: Tony Vagelatos,
offered by Zoe Asimakis; 7/23: Mike
Whiting, victims of Aurora CO,
offered by Lagios Family; Charles
Joannou, offered by Woods Family; 7-
29– 8/12: Mindy Schwartz, offered by
John & Joan Lagios.
For the Health & Well Being Of:
7/1: Al Wards, offered by Joan & John
Lagios; 7/4: Penelope, offered by
Christina Bortolin; 7/8: Anastania
Chase, offered by Chris Rores Family;
7/9: Metro, Basil, Helen, Olga, offered
by Olga Hubiak; 7/10: Strati Tsanas,
offered by John & Joan Lagios.
If you would like to request a vigil light lasting
7 days to be lit in the Altar, and/or have a
prayer offered at Liturgy, please contact the
church office, or fill out a Vigil Light Request
Form, which are available in the Narthex.
PROSPHORO
Please bring FOUR prosphora on each
designated Sunday.
Aug 5: Astrid Sady
Aug 12:
Aug 19: Kathy Nicholson
Aug 26: Caroline Moassessi
EPISTLE READERS
Aug 5: Kathy Nicholson
Aug 12: Alex Karcher
Aug 19: Jim Hubbard
Aug 26: Beryl Love
MINISTRY &
ORGANIZATION
LEADERS
Please attend a special planning
meeting on Saturday, Sept. 1 at
11:30am in the Small Hall. We’ll
work together to set our calendar
for the upcoming year. Lunch will
be provided.
BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday evenings and Thursday
mornings beginning again in September.
For more info, contact Fr. Stephen.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
This September! Please see page 15 for
updated information.
SAINT ANTHONY
BOOKSTORE
Help us get our Bookstore up and
running. If you’re interested in helping
to fund this project after the festival,
contact Fr. Stephen or Stephanie Rossi.
PILGRIMAGE TO
ST. JOHN IN SAN
FRANCISCO
If you’re interested in helping to
organize this parish event, contact Fr.
Stephen or Pres. Olga.
APPLE HILL FIELD
TRIP Coming in October!
Can you help fill a need? Hosting coffee hour with a couple
friends/relatives is an easy way to help our parish offer hospitality after liturgy on
Sunday. Maybe consider doing it on a regular basis every other month or so,
Please sign-up on the schedule in the small hall, or call Maria at 825-5365.