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Sunday of the Holy Myrrhbearers
St. Nicholas Bulletin - April 30, 2023
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Christ is Risen! Христос Васкрсе! Χριστός ἀνέστη! Cristo ha resuscitado! El Messieh Qa’am! | |
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Homily on the Holy Myrrhbearing Women
By Metropolitan Boulos of Aleppo
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This Gospel passage makes us wonder and opens to us new dimensions for understanding the Resurrection in depth. The wondrous thing is that even though the myrrh-bearers came early in the morning to anoint the body of Jesus, they did not really anoint Him. The sweet savour of Christ (2 Cor. 2:14-17) has risen from the grave; He is risen; He is not here (Mk. 16:6).
The anointing of a dead man with myrrh was a loving act in order to compensate for the corrupted body. The Pharaohs thought about an illusory eternity for the body, when they anointed their dead. The Jews thought anointing gave honor to the dead. The real anointing is putting on incorruptibility. Christ rose from the grave, Himself being precious myrrh of sweet fragrance. Therefore, human nature carried this precious and new myrrh. The myrrh-bearing women did not anoint Jesus. After His Resurrection, the new myrrh-bearers, humanity, were given the opportunity to put on Christ, and not just to be anointed. In the Songs of Solomon, the Church cries out to the Lord, "Thy name is ointment." This ointment, this myrrh, becomes an anointing of every Christian by the rising of Christ from the grave. St. Nicolas Cabasilas wrote that after its fall, humanity built a wall of enmity and of separation between it and God. After the Resurrection of Christ, however, humanity put on glory and incorruptibility in Christ, and instead of the wall, anointing.
So the resurrection of Christ from the grave as new myrrh made the church a channel of ointment to all, and allowed every Christian to be a myrrh-bearer. The sacraments and rituals of the Church, and all Her life, is an anointing movement with this new myrrh of Christ. The Christian as a myrrh-bearer approaches not to anoint but to be anointed with the heavenly myrrh, so that He may die with Christ and rise with Him in His resurrection.
According to St. John of the Ladder, the secret of the new myrrh-bearers is that this new ointment reveals the identity of the bearers. They become themselves myrrh and sweet, not just in soul but also in body. The relics of saints that give forth myrrh are not rare cases in our Church.
The Church calls the Virgin Theotokos the precious myrrh. This new balm is the life of virtue, and the bearers of it are the men of prayer, and the soul that is full of virtues, purified from the old life of passions and corruption. As the Lord's name is ointment poured forth, the myrrh-bearers are the ones who carry this name. For all the saints were like Saint Paul who was not just living, but had Christ, the heavenly myrrh, living in Him.
The women myrrh-bearers went to the grave moved by their love towards the Lord, expressing their rejection of corruption. Their mission was realized in the Church where Christ, the myrrh of incorruptibility, is, and by whom we are anointed in the sacraments, carrying a life of virtue.
So let us put on Christ, being clothed with an incorruptible body for life eternal. Amen.
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Commemorating the Holy Myrrhbearers: The Most Holy Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary, St. Mary Magdalene, St. Mary the wife of Cleophas, St. Joanna, wife of Chuza, St. Salome, St. Susanna, Sts. Mary and Martha of Bethany, Righteous Joseph of Arimathea and the Righteous Nicodemus, St Agapitus Pope of Rome, St Akakios Bishop of Melitene, Hieromartyr Simeon Bishop in Persia and those with him, Martyr Adrian of Corinth, Venerable Zosimas Abbot of Solovki, Uncovering of the relics of Venerable Alexander Abbot of Svir, Venerable Makarius of Corinth
RESURRECTION TROPARION—TONE 2
When You descended to death, O Life Immortal, You destroyed hell with the splendor of Your Godhead. And when from the depths You raised the dead, all the powers of heaven cried out: “O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory to You!”
JOSEPH TROPARION—TONE 2
The noble Joseph, when he had taken down Your most pure Body from the Tree, wrapped it in fine linen and anointed it with spices, and placed it in a new tomb. But You rose on the third day, O Lord, granting the world great mercy.
MYRRHBEARING WOMEN TROPARION —TONE 2
The Angel came to the Myrrhbearing Women at the tomb and said: “Myrrh is fitting for the dead; but Christ has shown Himself a stranger to corruption! So proclaim: The Lord is risen, granting the world great mercy.”
MYRRHBEARING WOMEN KONTAKION —TONE 2
You commanded the Myrrhbearers to rejoice, O Christ God. By Your Resurrection, You stopped the lamentation of Eve, the first mother. You commanded them to preach to Your Apostles: “The Savior is risen from the tomb!”
PASCHAL KONTAKION—TONE 8
You descended into the Tomb, O Immortal. You destroyed the power of death; in Victory You arose, O Christ God, proclaiming: “Rejoice!” to the Myrrh-bearing Women, granting peace to Your Apostles, and bestowing Resurrection on the fallen.
Instead of “It is Truly Meet…”
The Angel cried to the Lady, full of grace: “Rejoice, O pure Virgin! Again, I say: ‘Rejoice, your Son is risen from His three days in the tomb! With Himself He has raised all the dead.’” Rejoice, O Ye people! Shine, shine, O new Jerusalem! The glory of the Lord has shone on you. Exult now, and be glad, O Zion! Be radiant, O pure Theotokos, in the Resurrection of your Son!
Priest: “Blessed is the Kingdom…” Choir: Amen. Priest: Tropar 2 1/2 times. Choir: Finishes.
Priest: “In the fear of God …” Choir: “Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord...”
Priest: “O Lord, save Your people …” Choir: “Christ is risen from the dead … “ (slow version)
Priest: “Always, now and ever …” Choir: “Let our mouths be filled …”
(At the Dismissal, the Priest says: “Glory to You, O Christ….,” and the choir sings “Christ is risen from the dead….” (thrice).
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READERS:
This Week: Matins: Lenny Tepsic Epistle: Teddy Sukhernik
Next Week: Matins: Milan Radanovic Epistle: Dasha Gencturk
EPISTLE: Acts 6: 1-7
DEACON: Let us pay attention.
PRIEST: Peace be unto all!
READER: And with your spirit!
DEACON: Wisdom.
READER: The Prokeimenon in the Sixth Tone: O Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance!
CHOIR: O Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance!
READER: v: To You, O Lord, will I call. O my God, be not silent to me!
CHOIR: O Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance!
READER: O Lord, save Your people...
CHOIR: ...and bless Your inheritance!
DEACON: Wisdom!
READER: The Reading is from the Acts of the Apostles.
DEACON: Let us attend!
READER: Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch, whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them. Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.
PRIEST: Peace be unto you, reader!
READER: And with your spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: O Lord, You have been gracious to Your land; You have turned back the captivity of Jacob.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: Mercy and truth have met, righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
АПОСТОЛ: Дјела Ап. 6: 1-7
Ђакон: Пазимо
Свештеник: Мир свима!
Читач: I Духу Твоме!
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач : ПРОКИМЕН- глас 6 Спаси, Господе, народ Свој и благослови наследство Своје.
Хор: Спаси, Господе, народ Свој и благослови наследство Своје.
Читач: Теби, Господе Боже мој, вапим: немој ме оставити без одговора.
Хор: Спаси, Господе, народ Свој и благослови наследство Своје.
Читач: Спаси, Господе, народ Свој
Хор: и благослови наследство Своје.
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач: читање из књиге дјела апостолских
Ђакон: Пазимо
Читач: И у оне дане, када се множаху ученици, подигоше јелинисти вику на Јевреје што се њихове удовице заборављаху кад се дијељаше помоћ сваки дан. Онда Дванаесторица, сазвавши мноштво ученика, рекоше: Не доликује нама да оставивши ријеч Божију служимо око трпеза. Потражите, дакле, браћо, између вас седам освједочених људи, пуних Духа Светога и мудрости, које ћемо поставити на ову службу. А ми ћемо у молитви и у служби ријечи приљежно остати. И ријеч ова би угодна свему народу. И изабраше Стефана, човјека испуњенога вјером и Духом Светим, и Филипа, и Прохора, и Никанора, и Тимона, и Пармена, и Николу прозелита из Антиохије. Ове поставише пред апостоле и они помоливши се Богу положише руке на њих. И ријеч Божија растијаше и веома се множаше број ученика у Јерусалиму, и велико мноштво свештеника покораваху се вјери.
Свештеник: Мир свима Читачу!
Читач: I Духом Твоме! Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Смиловао си се, Господе, на земљу своју, повратио си робље Јаковљево.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Милост и истина срешће се, правда и мир пољубиће се.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
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LITURGY GOSPEL:
Mark 15:43 - 16:8
Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Pilate marveled that He was already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him if He had been dead for some time. So when he found out from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph. Then he bought fine linen, took Him down, and wrapped Him in the linen. And he laid Him in a tomb which had been hewn out of the rock, and rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses observed where He was laid. Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they said among themselves, “Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?” But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away—for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples—and Peter—that He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you.” So they went out quickly and fled from the tomb, for they trembled and were amazed. And they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
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ЈЕВАНЂЕЉЕ:
Марко 15:43 - 16:8
У вријеме оно, дође Јосиф, из Ариматеје, угледан савјетник, који и сам Царство Божије чекаше, и усуди се те уђе Пилату и заиска тијело Исусово. А Пилат се зачуди да је већ умро; и дозвавши капетана, запита га: Је ли давно умро? И дознавши од капетана, даде тијело Јосифу. И он купивши платно и скинувши га, обави платном, и положи га у гроб који бјеше исјечен у камену, и навали камен на врата гроба. А Марија Магдалина и Марија Јосијина гледаху гдје га полагаху. И пошто прође субота, Марија Магдалина и Марија Јаковљева и Саломија купише мирисе да дођу да га помажу. И врло рано у први дан недјеље дођоше на гроб око изласка сунца. И говораху међу собом: Ко ће нам одвалити камен од врата гроба? И погледавши видјеше да камен бјеше одваљен; а бјеше врло велики. И ушавши у гроб, видјеше младића обучена у бијелу хаљину гдје сједи с десне стране; и уплашише се. А он им рече: Не плашите се. Исуса тражите Назарећанина, распетога. Устаде, није овдје; ево мјеста гдје га положише. Него идите и кажите ученицима његовим и Петру, да ће пред вама отићи у Галилеју; тамо ћете га видјети, као што вам рече. И изишавши побјегоше од гроба, јер их ухвати страх и трепет, и ником ништа не казаше, јер се бојаху.
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~ The Week Ahead: Scriptures and Services ~ | |
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~Prayers for the Faithful~
In Our Prayers
Newly Illumined Christopher Baker, Song, Kelly, Casey and Carter Kim, and their sponsors, Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop Youhanna, Protinica Ljubica Jockovic, Protopresbyter Rodney Torbic, Popadija Sara Golic, Matushka Barbara Ealy, the child Katie Elizabeth and her parents Mileva and Michael Repasky, the child Metodija and his parents Fr. Dn. Milan and Mira Damljanovic, the child Danijela and her parents Mark and Jennifer Belo, the child Louise Bare and her parents Zachary & Elizabeth, Lauren Spangler and the child newly born of her, Isadora Lazarevic and the newborn Luka John, Bethany Peterson and the child to be born of her, Emma Howell and the child to be born of her, Kyranna Radanovic and the child to be born of her, Michelle Adams, Addy Andy, Lori Bare, Dori Bert, Jonathan Bertsch, Darlene & Larry Black, Carole Blitva, Stephan and Barbara Blitva, Walter “Bud” Brown, Guiliana & Aleksandar Carricato, Leann Cox, Joseph Derk, Art Dils, Draga Donato, Tommy and Kara (Blitva) Dorsey, Anaya Garvin, Christian & Melanie Geib, Michael Geppert III, Dr Andrea Govelovich, Nick & Terry Govelovich, Kata Gruich, George Gutshall, Dan Hazlett, Basil Havalchak, Travis Heilman, Adam Herigan, Edith Herigan, Kay Himes, Nicole Stefan Imschweiler, Susan Jacobs, Slobodan Jovicic, Myong Sook Kim, Spencer Klinge, Dorothy Krnjaich, Henry Laichak, Peter Lalic, Dragan Lalovic, Stella Wren Lappas, Catherine Lewis, Dick Livingston, Maggie Livingston, Boro Lojpur, Stephen Lundingrin, Dianne & Jim Martin, Rowan Martin, Jack McFall, John J Milakovic, Marija Miljkovic, Daria Milletics, Infant of God Ryan Leigh Moffitt, Dave Morris, Peter Mrgich, George Myers, Patty Navarro, Bosiljka Ninkovic, Eva Orr, Lila Packer, Daniel Paddock, Ljubomir Pejanovic, Vid & Marica Pejcic, Hope Pesner, Kobe Petrovich, Tracy Petrovich, Logan Roszkowski, Chloe Ruff, Nathan & Jane Rush, Greg Selman, Michael Schaffner, Maryann Seiders, Michael Semic, Steven Semic, Benjamin Shaffer, Tessa Shaffer, John Sheaffer, Pat Shoemaker, Branko Smitran, Zorka Starcevich, Tim Stefan, Patricia & Joseph Sypniewski, Leonard Tepsich, Leroy Tepsich Jr, Savka Trivun, Edie & Michael “Bo” Venesevich, Rita Vorkapich, Kristina Vukalo, Steve Vulich, Paula Werner, Draga Worman, Dewey Yetter, Mileva “Millie” Yezdimir, Marija Zabrodnaya, Ashley Ziobrowski, Demetrios & Eleni Ziogas, Miriam “Mim” Codan Ziolkowski
Those Who Need Special Care
COUNTRY MEADOWS MECHANICSBURG: Florence Ivanoff; MASONIC HOME ELIZABETHTOWN: Ray Foltz; RS: Cedo Lukic; SPRING CREEK: Chuck Belic
Those to be Baptized
Sloane Ivey & Berkeley Blythe Semic, Emilia Renee Peterson, Barrett Scott, Divna and Danica Mitrovic, Nora Katherine & Maeve Noelle Van Huysen, Sloane York, Bennett Noah Spangler
Our College Students
Anastasija Gligorevic, Cayden Healy, Matthew Hoover, Kalei Howard, Sophia Mummert, Kobe Petrovich, Christina Radanovic, Ioanna Radanovic, Kyranna Radanovic, Madison Vorkapich
Our Dearly Departed Loved Ones
Protopresbyter Srboljub Jockovic, Eva Stimac, Dr Ljubisa Stankovic, Natalija Mandic, Djordje Kojic, Kristina Turuntas, Djuro Miljevic, Constantine Vloutely, Robert Bazdar, Ljuban Kosovac
~Parastos Offered~
†DR. LJUBISA STANKOVIC Offered at the six month anniversary of his repose by his loving wife Mira, and his children, Aleksandra, Natasha and Peter and their families. Vjechnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
~Flowers Offered~
ARLENE BARBER Offered for my beautiful and loving wife on our 53rd Wedding Anniversary (May 3). With much love from Pete. Many Years! Mnogaja Ljeta!
~Vigils Offered~
HEATHER & ERIK BARBER Offered in joyous celebration of their Anniversary (May 1). With love from Mom & Dad. Ziveli! Many Years! Mnogaja Ljeta!
PETE & ARLENE BARBER Offered for my beautiful and loving wife on our 53rd Wedding Anniversary (May 3). Many Years! Mnogaja Ljeta!
TOOTSIE KRNJAICH Offering vigils and prayers for our Kuma Tootsie. May God’s blessings be with her during her rehab period. From her Godchildren, Kat and families.
DARLENE BLACK Offered with love by the Barber & Geib Families for God’s Blessings during her recovery. We pray that He will bless her with good health. Our Love & Prayers are with her.
MICHAEL GEPPERT Offered prayerfully by Mom & Dad for improvement in health and God’s blessings and loving care during his recovery.
†ORLANDO ’LOWIE’ DONATO Offered in loving memory of his repose (2 years—April 30). Forever in my heart and prayers, by his loving wife Drag. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
†LOWIE DONATO Offered in loving memory of his repose (2 years—April 30) from Kuma Kati and family. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
†JEAN NAMEY Offered in loving memory of our mother and Sittu on this 9th year of her passing (April 30). Loved and missed by Jody & Ferris, Janis and family. Memory Eternal! Vjecnaja Pamjat!
†VERONICA KRNJAICH Offered in loving memory of my beloved mother’s birthday (May 2). Always in my prayers and heart. With love, daughter Tootsie. Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
†SIMO KRNJAICH Offered as I remember the repose of my beloved dad (56 years—May 3). I pray for his peaceful repose and eternal life with our Lord in His heavenly kingdom. Always in my heart and prayers. In the Risen Christ’s love, daughter Tootsie. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
†Grigorij Radczenko- Offered in loving memory on what would have been our dear papa's/grandfather's/great grandfather's birthday (May 5). We love you so much and miss you everyday. Offered with love by the Radczenko family.
†DOROTHY SEMIC - offered in loving memory of our mother's 106th anniversary of her birth (April 10) and the 25th year of her repose (April 1998) given by Shirley, Donald, Michael and all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memory eternal, Vjecnaja Pamjat! Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
†STEVE YANICH - offered in loving memory of our Kum on the anniversary of his repose (28 years - April 19) given by his Godchildren, Donald, Shirley, and Michael. May his memory be eternal. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
†VIOLA YANICH - offered in loving memory of our Kuma on the anniversary of her birthday (111 yrs - April 26) given by her Godchildren Donald, Shirley, and Michael. May her memory be eternal. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
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Please continue to pray for all of those currently being persecuted for Christ's sake in Kosovo, Metohija, Montenegro, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the Sudan, China, North Korea, for all of our brothers and sisters in Christ suffering throughout the world, especially in Ukraine, that they might be comforted with the Joy of our Lord, and for those who are unjustly persecuted that they may be strengthened by the love of Christ which knows no race.
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD!
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Stewardship Offering Information
Date 4/16/2023
Collection: $5,037.00
Date 4/9/2023
Collection: $3,256.00
Date 4/2/2023
Collection: $3,560.00
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May Birthdays
Nicholas Hernjak (May 1), Cody Hewitt (May 2), Berkeley Semic (May 3), Jelena Bowser (May 7), Chloe Ruff (May 8), Kaila Chung (May 8), Bobbi Lynn Wenner (May 10), Bella Gilroy (May 10), Meghan Livingston (May 11), Brankica Skinder (May 12), Trenton Petrovich (May 13), Maria Bowers, (May 21), Jelena Lojpur (May 22), Inna Reznitchenko (May 23), Nikki Lewis (May 24), Ryan Spangler (May 25)
May Anniversaries
Michelle & Donald Kingsbury (May 1), Heather & Erik Barber (May 1), Pete & Arlene Barber (May 3), Heather & Craig Heilman (May 14), Mike & Carole Radosinovich (May 15), Ben & Jovanka Shaffer (May 15), Rod & Angie Vorkapich (May 20), Jelena & Christopher Harmantzis (May 21), Nina & Eric Gilroy (May 26), Matt & Pam Healy (May 29), Greg & Haley Book (May 29)
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OFFICE CLOSURE
The office will be closed this week, Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 5th.
GRADUATING STUDENTS
Please contact the office with the following information: 1)NAME, 2) GRADUATING SCHOOL, 3) DEGREE EARNED, 4) HONORS, 5) EXTRA-CURRICULURS 6) FUTURE PLANS
ST NICHOLAS SENIORS
The next Seniors meeting/luncheon will be May 9, 2023, 12 Noon in the Church Social Hall. A big surprise is in store, the men will be doing the cooking, serving and clean-up. So, ladies we can sit back and enjoy. Thanks to Nick Blitva for taking charge of this. Hope to see you there.
BETHESDA MISSION WOMEN’S SHELTER OUTREACH
On the second Saturday of every month, volunteers from our four Orthodox churches prepare and serve lunch for shelter residents. St Nicholas is scheduled to host the lunch on Saturday, June 10, 2023. We also help with various projects and activities that assist with shelter operations. If anyone would like to volunteer or learn more about this important program, please contact Andrea Gunther.
7TH ANNUAL OCCGH GOLF TOURNAMENT
Register by July 6, 2023 for the OCCGH Annual Golf Tournament to be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Eagles Crossing Golf Course in Carlisle! Contact Carl Hisiro for details or sponsorship at chisiro@verizon.net or 717-903-2711
SERB PARK RENTALS
We are once again operating Serb Park for rent. Please contact Brian and Jill Swartz to make reservations or email serb.park@stnicholassteelton.org.
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SOTAYA GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER
Thinking of a gift for someone, a special occasion, birthday or a reward for yourself? Panera Bread gift card is a good choice! And there is no need to go to the store, SOTAYA is selling them at a face value of $25. Just see any SOTAYA member or Sladjana for a purchase. Thanks for your support!
SUMMER ROOM NEEDED
There is an Orthodox Christian young man, Stephen Pyle, a student at Millersville University who is in need of accommodations for the summer to do an internship in Middletown. He is recommended by Susana Troop of Holy Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Lancaster, as a faithful Orthodox Christian and a young man of good character. If you have a room available and are willing, please contact Fr. Chris at fr.chris@stnicholassteelton.org.
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April Charity
Bethesda Women & Children's Shelter
A House of Refuge
For over 34 years Bethesda Women and Children’s Mission has offered a place of healing, change, and hope for women in need of addiction recovery, safety and stability, a new start in life, and place where they can call home.
A House of Change
A Christ-Centered facility, we offer hope to those searching for their purpose and their place in this world, by offering an array of programs and services geared toward reconciliation, renewal and change. Our initial Discipleship and Recovery program is at least ONE YEAR long, and upon completion, women have the option to move to into our Transitional Living Program before moving out on their own.
A House of Healing
We have found that a long-termed recovery program is successful when each individual is permitted to rest, reflect, renew, and re-enter. Time to heal, encouragement for others, and new experiences assist in offering new life to those that come through our doors.
A House of Hope
In addition to internal programming, we utilize local social, medical, and educational services to help each new person to set attainable goals during their stay. Some women, after completing our programming either return to the workforce or continue their education at our local college. Many of our graduates remain in contact through calls, mentoring, or volunteering of their time.
https://www.bethesdamission.org/our-ministries/womens-mission/
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SAVE THE DATE!!
Club Picnic.............. July 30
Serb Fest.................. Sept 23
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