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Христос Међу Нама! Christ is in our midst! Cristo esta' entra nosotros! | |
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Homily on the Rich Young Ruler
By Fr. Robert Miclean
During the fasting of the periods of the Church, particularly during the Nativity Fast and Great Lent, we are drawn to think about our fasting, our praying, and our charitable giving. These are all good things we should be doing, along with keeping the commandments of God. But if they become an end in themselves, these tools of our salvation can turn into the object itself that we’re seeking instead of serving to focus us and bring us closer to God. It’s easy to let them become something we can just check off our list of do’s and don’ts that often feed the idea that we’re ‘good’ enough as we are because we’re doing what we’re supposed to.
The rich young man in today’s Gospel reflects one who outwardly keeps the commandments of God: he’s kept himself from adultery, he’s not stolen, he’s not cheated his neighbor or born false witness, and, he’s honored his father and mother. In the eyes of the world, this is a ‘good,’ upstanding young man. He’s got all these things checked off his list.
This is what we want for all our children. This is what we would like to see in other people, that is, to meet someone who is ‘moral’, ‘good,’ someone ‘God-fearing.’ This young man, knowing that he’s followed the tenets of the Law, comes confidently before Christ and asks Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life.” The reaction he receives startles him: he’s not told, “Oh, you’re already set or given something easy to do. No, instead, Christ God challenges Him to get to the heart of the matter, saying, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is God.”
What? You mean I’m not already set for the Kingdom of God; my opportunity to content myself with my external adherence to the commandments is not enough? No, there’s a deeper truth at work here. Christ is making the point that St. Paul makes in today’s Epistle: “For by grace you have been saved and that not of yourselves it is the gift of God and not of works lest anyone should boast” (Eph. 2:8-9).
Salvation is not a ‘right’; it is a gift of grace, of God’s goodness towards us. This is why the correct response and attitude toward God is one of thanksgiving, gratitude. We cannot save ourselves; we are not ‘saved’ by our works, by being ‘good.’ As Christ points out to us, if that were the criterion, no
one would be saved because One alone is good and that is God.
The philosophy that one is automatically going to heaven if one is ‘good’ in the eyes of the world is an ever present challenge to us. It isn’t a question of insufficient ‘goodness’ as much as one of trying to put a square peg in a round hole—it just won’t work. The Pharisee, we’re reminded, stands in the temple and prays, “ ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector” (Luke 18), but King David, an adulterer and a murderer was said to be “a man after God’s own heart” (Acts 13:22). The Pharisee exalts himself in his pride; he things he does not need God; whereas David, repentant of heart, humbles himself before God, declaring his utter abasement, and God draws him to Himself.
The problem of the rich young man is not what he’s done or not done, but that he neglects the conversion of the soul within because he has another god. Christ God sees into his heart and for that reason, addresses the very thing that will keep this man from being able to follow Christ and be with Christ: his riches and the hold it has on him. Jesus Christ makes it clear to us here and elsewhere in the Gospel, as He does in the first of the Ten Commandments, that we can have “no other gods” but Him for He alone is God.
We cannot embrace the life in Him, communion with Him, if our treasure is not in Him but in our possessions, in the world, or in our sense of our own ‘goodness’ or self-sufficiency. If we prefer the things of the world and only follow the ‘externals’ of God’s commandments, however helpful they can be to the God-fearing man, then we cannot inherit the Kingdom of God. This truth is behind the words of Christ when He says, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!”
God knows how much of a hold our sense of material well-being and our self-righteousness can have on us and how it can insulate us against the need to put our trust and our faith in Him, to realize Who it is alone that can save us, heal us, and grant us eternal life. In fact, the disciples go on to ask Jesus, “Who then can be saved?” Christ’s response? With God all things are possible.
The young rich man goes away sad from his encounter with Christ because he realizes that the very thing that grips him and motivates him and defines him: his material well-being, is precisely that which he’s asked to give up to inherit eternal life—so strong is its hold on him.
A remedy to a stingy heart is to follow the admonitions of the Church in the Fast and be generous to the Church and to those in need so that the ministries of Christ’s Church can be built up and expanded. But this is, again, easier in the way that fasting is easier, prayer is easier, the doing of things that make us good, than sometimes surrendering our idols, our gods, our souls to the One true God, who calls us into communion and relationship with Him, who demands that we set nothing else before Him, because, to do so keeps us from the life that is only in Him. God in His love and mercy desires to we come to inherit eternal life. To do so, you and I must surrender ourselves, our riches, our self-reliance, anything and everything that we use to rely on ourselves and not on God who alone can save us.
And so, we have an opportunity this Sunday to ask ourselves: Is there anything in my life that I love more than God, that if asked, I would not be willing to surrender, to give up? Have I put any other gods before him: My time? My priorities? My pride? My earthly possessions?
Whatever that something may be that seems impossible for us to give up, we remember Christ’s other words today, “The things which are impossible for men are possible with God.” May we plead with God this holy season to relinquish to the Savior of our souls, Him who is eternal life, those things which we need to give up in order to put Him and His Church first in our lives and to begin to truly live. God is ready to receive us, to heal us, to save us. This is the greatest gift we could receive from Christ God this season.
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Commemorating Venerable Paul of Thebes, Venerable John Calabytes the Hut-Dweller, Venerable Martyr Pansophius of Alexandria, St Prochorus Abbot in the Vranski Desert on the River Pshina in Bulgaria, Venerable Gabriel Founder of Lesnov Monastery in Bulgaria, St Ita Hermitess of Killeedy, Saints Salome of Ujarma and Perozhavra of Sivnia, St Barlaam of Keretsk
RESURRECTION TROPARION - TONE 1
When the stone had been sealed by the Jews, while the soldiers were guarding Your most pure body, You rose on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world. The powers of heaven therefore cried to You, O Giver of Life: “Glory to Your Resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Your Kingdom! Glory to Your dispensation, O Lover of mankind!”
HOLY FATHER NICHOLAS TROPARION - TONE 4
Truly you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; your humility exalted you; your poverty enriched you. Hierarch Father Nicholas, entreat Christ our God that our souls may be saved.
RESURRECTION KONTAKION - TONE 1
As God, You rose from the tomb in glory, raising the world with Yourself. Human nature praises You as God, for death has vanished. Adam exults, O Master! Eve rejoices, for she is freed from bondage and cries to You: “You are the Giver of Resurrection to all, O Christ!”
HYMN TO THE MOTHER OF GOD KONTAKION—TONE 6
Steadfast Protectress of Christians and constant Advocate before the Creator; despise not the cry of us sinners, but come speedily to help those who call on You in faith. Hasten to hear our petition and to intercede for us, O Theotokos, for You always protect those who honor You!
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~Scripture Readings of the Day~ | |
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READERS:
This Week: Matins: Nicholas Ressetar Epistle: Theodore Sukhernik
Next Week: Matins: Milan Radanovic Epistle: Dasha Gencturk
EPISTLE: Colossians 3: 12-16
DEACON: Let us pay attention.
PRIEST: Peace be unto all!
READER: And with your spirit!
DEACON: Wisdom.
READER: The Prokeimenon in the First Tone: Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us as we have set our hope on You!
CHOIR: Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us as we have set our hope on You!
READER: v: Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the just!
CHOIR: Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us as we have set our hope on You!
READER: Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us ...
CHOIR: … as we have set our hope on You!
DEACON: Wisdom!
READER: The Reading is from the Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Colossians.
DEACON: Let us attend!
READER: Brethren, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
PRIEST: Peace be unto you, reader!
READER: And with your spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: God gives vengeance unto me, and subdues people under me.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: He magnifies the salvation of the King and deals mercifully with David, His anointed, and his seed forever.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
АПОСТОЛ: Колошанима 3: 12 - 16
Ђакон: Пазимо
Свештеник: Мир свима!
Читач: I Духу Твоме!
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач : ПРОКИМЕН- глас 1 Нека буде милост Твоја, Господе, на нама, као што се уздасмо у Тебе.
Хор: Нека буде милост Твоја, Господе, на нама, као што се уздасмо у Тебе.
Читач: Веселите се, праведници, пред Господом, праведнима доликује похвала.
Хор: Нека буде милост Твоја, Господе, на нама, као што се уздасмо у Тебе.
Читач: Нека буде милост Твоја, Господе,
Хор: на нама, као што се уздасмо у Тебе.
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач: Читање посланице Светога апостола Павла Колошанима .
Ђакон: Пазимо
Читач: Браћо, обуците се, дакле, као изабраници Божији, свети и љубљени, у милосрђе, доброту, смиреноумље, кротост, дуготрпељивост, подносећи један другога, и опраштајући један другоме ако ко има тужбу на кога; као што Христос опрости вама, тако и ви. А поврх свега тога, обуците се у љубав, која је свеза савршенства. И мир Божији нека влада у срцима вашим, на који сте и позвани у једноме тијелу, и будите захвални. Ријеч Христова нека обитава у вама богато, у свакој мудрости учите и уразумљујте себе: псалмима и славопојима и пјесмама духовним, у благодати пјевајући Господу у срцима својим.
Свештеник: Мир ти читачу!
Читач: I Духом Твоме! Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Бог ми даје освету и покорава ми народе.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Славно избављаш цара свога и чиниш милост помазанику своме Давиду и потомству његовом до вјека
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
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LITURGY GOSPEL:
Luke 18: 18-27
At that time, a certain ruler asked Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’ ” And he said, “All these things I have kept from my youth.” So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich. And when Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, He said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” And those who heard it said, “Who then can be saved?” But He said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”
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ЈЕВАНЂЕЉЕ:
Лука 18: 18 - 27
У вријеме оно, неки човјек приђе Исусу и упита га: Учитељу благи, шта да учиним па да наслиједим живот вјечни? А Исус му рече: Што ме зовеш благим? Нико није благ осим једнога Бога. Заповијести знаш: Не чини прељубу; не убиј; не укради; не свједочи лажно; поштуј оца својега и матер своју. А он рече: Све сам ово сачувао од младости своје. А када то чу Исус, рече му: Још ти једно недостаје: продај све што имаш и раздај сиромасима; и имаћеш благо на небу; па хајде за мном. А кад он то чу, постаде жалостан; јер бјеше веома богат. А кад га Исус видје да постаде жалостан, рече: Како је тешко онима који имају богатство ући у Царство Божије! Јер лакше је камили проћи кроз иглене уши неголи богатоме ући у Царство Божије. А они који чуше рекоше: Па ко се може спасти? А он рече: Што је људима немогуће Богу је могуће.
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~ The Week Ahead: Scriptures and Services ~ | |
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~Prayers for the Faithful~
In Our Prayers
Newly Illumined Ryan Alan Lehman, his parents and 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 Louise Bare and her parents Zachary & Elizabeth, Shayle York and the newborn Šeren Lily, Kaitlyn Hook and the child to be born of her, Cassandra Semic and the child to be born of her, Catherine Lewis and the child to be born of her, Kyranna Baker and the child to be born of her, Michelle Adams, Addy Andy, Lori Bare, Dori & Doug Bert, Jonathan Bertsch, Darlene & Larry Black, Carole Blitva, Stephan and Barbara Blitva, Walter “Bud” Brown, Rebecca Cappetta, Guiliana & Aleksandar Carricato, Susan & Jim Cibort, Leann Cox, Victoria Cox, Art Dils, Tommy & Kara (Blitva) Dorsey, JoAnn Filepas, Anaya Garvin, Christian & Melanie Geib, Michael Geppert III, Nevenka Gojkovic, Dr Andrea Govelovich, Nick & Terry Govelovich, Kata Gruich, George Gutshall, Dan Hazlett, Travis Heilman, Adam Herigan, Edith Herigan, Kay Himes, Edward Hojnicki, Nicole Stefan Imschweiler, Susan Jacobs, Slobodan Jovicic, Myong Sook Kim, Spencer Klinge, Dorothy Krnjaich, Henry Laichak, Peter Lalic, Dragan Lalovic, Stella Wren Lappas, Dick Livingston, Maggie Livingston, Boro Lojpur, Stephen Lundingrin, Dianne & Jim Martin, Rowan Martin, Jack McFall, Marija Miljkovic, Daria Milletics, Peter Mrgich, George Myers, Katherine Nation, Patty Navarro, Bosiljka Ninkovic, Lila Packer, Daniel Paddock, Vid & Marica Pejcic, Hope Pesner, Kobe Petrovich, Sue Petrovich, Tracy Petrovich, Linda Rodgers, Logan Roszkowski, Chloe Ruff, Nathan & Jane Rush, Greg Selman, Michael Schaffner, Maryann Seiders, Steven Semic, Benjamin Shaffer, Tessa Shaffer, John Sheaffer, Branko Smitran, Zorka Starcevich, Tim Stefan, Stevan and Mary Stojic, Patricia & Joseph Sypniewski, Leonard Tepsich, Leroy Tepsich Jr, Savka Trivun, Edie & Michael “Bo” Venesevich, Michael Vishnesky, Rita Vorkapich, Kristina Vukalo, Steve Vulich, Paula Werner, Draga Worman, Tosh Yanich, Dewey Yetter, Mila “Millie” Yezdimir, Marija Zabrodnaya, Jason Zeigler, Ashley Ziobrowski, Demetrios & Eleni Ziogas, Miriam “Mim” Codan Ziolkowski
Those Who Need Special Care
HOMELAND: Draga Donato; MASONIC HOME ELIZABETHTOWN: Ray Foltz; RS: Cedo Lukic
Those to be Baptized
Sloane & Berkeley Semic, Barrett Scott, Divna & Danica Mitrovic, Nora & Maeve Van Huysen, Sloane & Šeren York
Our College Students
Sophia Adams, Kyranna Baker, Cameron Barber, Michael Geppert, Anastasija Gligorevic, Cayden Healy, Matthew Hoover, Kalei Howard, Faith Kingsbury, Sophia Mummert, Kobe Petrovich, Christina Radanovic, Ioanna Radanovic, Madison Vorkapich, Anastasija Vukalo
Our Dearly Departed Loved Ones
Eva Orr, Helen Kapac, Basil Havalchak, Dragoljub (Don) Maransky, Marshall Vujasinovich, Goran Stekovic, Louis 'Chuck' Belic, Florence Ivanoff, Sofija Wuselich
~Vigils Offered~
ASHTYN CRUZ Offered in celebration of her 12th birthday (Jan 30). We praise the Lord for this special person in our lives and pray He grants her Many Blessings for Many Years! Mnogaja Ljeta! Offered with love by her Mommy & Curran, sisters Sonora & Endora, Gaga Stephani, Kuma Kaitlyn, Kum Brian and the whole family.
JOE VAN HUYSEN Offered in joyful celebration of his birthday (Jan 30). Much love from Baba and the family. Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years!
NEVENKA GOJKOVIC Offered prayerfully for our dear friend Nena. May God bless her with a quick recovery after her recent surgery, good health and happiness. Offered lovingly by Zorka & family.
DARLENE BLACK Offered with love by the Barber, Geib & McLaughlin Families for God’s Blessings during her recovery. We pray that He will bless her with good health. Our Love & Prayers are with her.
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.
MICHAEL GEPPERT Offered prayerfully by Mom & Dad for improvement in health and God’s blessings and loving care during his recovery.
†MILES BODLOVICH Offered in memory of my dear cousin’s repose (7 years—Jan 26). Sadly missed and forever in my heart. Offered with love by Sandy. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
†VICKI GESFORD Offered in loving memory of her repose (7 years—Feb 1). Sadly missed by her family. Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
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Please continue to pray for all of those currently being persecuted for Christ's sake in Kosovo, Metohija, Montenegro, Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Morocco, China, North Korea, for all of our brothers and sisters in Christ suffering throughout the world, especially in Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Palestine, 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 division.
LET US PRAY TO THE LORD!
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Stewardship Offering Information
Date 1/21/2024
Collection: $3,274.00
Date 1/14/2024
Collection: $8,380.00
Date 1/7/2024
Collection: $9,499.00
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January Birthdays
Sophia Mummert (Jan 28), Jane Svitchan (Jan 29), Maxim Reznitchenko (Jan 29), Ashtyn Isadora Cruz (Jan 30)
February Birthdays
Linsay Barry (Feb 1), Sloane York (Feb 2), Lincoln Grey Moore (Feb 5), Pete & Joe Petrovich (Feb 6), Jasmine Jacobs (Feb 6), Rod Vorkapich (Feb 8), Maeve Van Huysen (Feb 8), Sladjana Gligorevic (Feb 9), Parker Rae Petrovich (Feb 10), Ruby Cangialosi (Feb 12), Isla Goodling (Feb 13), Waad Jacobs (Feb 15), Blake Bazdar (Feb 16), Susan Jacobs (Feb 18), John Semic (Feb 21), Anaya Garvin (Feb 21), Emily Fithian (Feb 22), Ethan Imschweiler (Feb 22), Janet Krnjaic (Feb 24), Michael York (Feb 24), Natasha Milanovich (Feb 26), Steve Cashman (Feb 27), Emma Howell (Feb 28), Alan Radanovic (Feb 28), Mike Sunajko
February Anniversaries
Dean & Karen Stefan (Feb 6), Ferris & Jody Atty (Feb 28)
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HOUSE BLESSING 2024 HAS BEGUN
As with previous years, Fr. Chris will be blessing homes according to the zip code schedule printed in the bulletin. You will receive a call and/or email the week beforehand, letting you know which day Father will be coming. Please have ready: a candle, a bowl of water, the list of names you would like Fr. Chris to pray for, both living and departed. If you do not hear from Daria the week before your scheduled house blessing or you were inadvertently overlooked last year, and would like to have your house blessed, please reach out to her at 717-939-3872
PARISH COUNCIL SERVICE
We are preparing for our upcoming Annual Assembly on February 4th. Please consider serving on the Parish Council. We are currently in need of the following positions in the coming year: Treasurer, Vice President and Member at Large. Please see Nikki Lewis, Nina Radanovic, Tatyana Reznitchenko or Father Chris if you are able to serve our community.
ST NICHOLAS CIRCLE OF SERBIAN SISTERS (KSS) MEETING
Our next meeting will be February 11, 2024 in the Church Library after Divine Liturgy. All members are urged to attend.
WAYS TO BE A GOOD STEWARD
If you are wondering what you can do as a Steward of the Church, please consider becoming a Greeter or a Tutor. A Greeter does just that, they greet those who come to share in the services held in our church (Divine Liturgies as well as other events such as Lenten services or Pan Orthodox events). If you are willing to serve the church as a Greeter or Tutor please contact the church office or Terry Govelovich at 717-561-1590 (leave a message if there is no answer).
ATTENTION SENIORS
Kindly remember that we are serving coffee hour the month of February. Please bring cookies starting February 4th
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CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION
It is that time again, getting ready for a new academic year. Please follow this link to register your children for our Church School program. All children, ages 3—18 are expected to attend classes each Sunday to grow in the Faith and in fellowship.
https://forms.gle/SGWWhv3iBLWqJfHd7
2024 ORGANIZATIONAL DUES
To pay your 2024 dues please see Nikki Lewis for Mothers Club, Jovanka Shaffer for KSS, Linda Yandric for Seniors, Jason Milletics for Choir and Protinica Andreja for Serb Club.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Office hours are Monday thru Friday from 9 am until noon. You may call the office during these hours at (717) 939-3872 or come by the office in person. Office hours will be adjusted when services are occurring during those hours.
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Bulletin Deadline is Wednesday at 11 am
Please send all bulletin requests to the church office at office@stnicholassteelton.org
You may also call at (717) 939-3872
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January Charity
The International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
IOCC is a humanitarian aid agency of Orthodox Christians. Established in 1992 by the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA), it works in cooperation with the Orthodox Church and on behalf of Orthodox Christians. In carrying out its mission, offering emergency relief and development programs to those in need worldwide, without discrimination, and strengthening the capacity of the Orthodox Church to so respond, IOCC applies the highest profession standards and renders itself fully accountable to the public and its donors. Since its inception, IOCC has administered more than $580 million in humanitarian relief, sustainable development and self-help programs worldwide.
Approximately 92% of all money donated directly helps those facing dire situations and every dollar given helps secure $7 in support from various sources. All assistance is provided solely on the basis of need and benefits orphans, refugees and displaced persons, the elderly, school children, families and people with disabilities. Over the course of their history, IOCC has been able to assist people in 50 countries with priority currently in the Balkans (Bosnia, Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia, Montenegro), Cameroon, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Haiti, Iraq, Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, Romania, Syria, Uganda, and the United States. Since the need for help is great, IOCC continually works to expand its programs to other areas. Visit www.iocc.org for additional information.
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Upcoming House Blessing Schedule
Monday, January 29 — Friday, February 2
(Feb 3 Make-up Day)
17011, 17015, 17018, 17025, 17050, 17053, 17055
Monday, February 5 — Friday, February 9
(Feb 10 Make-up Day)
17102, 17109, 17110, 17111, 17112, 17980
Monday, February 12 — Friday, February 16
(Feb 17 Make-up Day)
17019, 17221, 17225, 17257, 17315, 17316, 17320, 17331, 17365
17070, 17319, 17339, 17345, 17361, 17362, 17363, 17370, 17402, 17406, 17408
Monday, March 4 — Friday, March 8
17028, 17032, 17038, 17042, 17045, 17078
17502, 17512, 17522, 17540, 17543, 17545, 17552, 17557, 17601, 17602, 17603
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