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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Afterfeast of the Dormition of the Mother of God
St. Nicholas Bulletin - September 3, 2023
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Cultivating the Fruit of our Souls
Fr. Philip LeMasters
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen.
Glory to Jesus Christ!
Most of us today–even in Texas– buy our food in supermarkets and rarely think about the soil from which it grows. Things were very different in biblical times, when abundant crops, milk, honey, wine, and oil were signs of God’s blessing to people who knew how dependent they were on the fruits of the earth. This is the case from the beginning of Genesis, when God planted the garden of Eden and gave Adam the responsibility to care for it. But the soil became cursed when he and Eve disobeyed; full of thorns and thistles, it would sustain them only through the hard and frustrating work that farmers have known all too well across generations.
Many times in the Bible, cultivated land is a sign of our relationship with God. For example, the prophet Isaiah spoke of God planting a vineyard. Because of the sins of the people, God said of what He had planted: “I will forsake My vineyard. It shall not be pruned or cultivated, but thorns shall sprout forth as in a barren land. I will also command the clouds not to rain on it. For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the man of Judah His beloved plant.” (Is. 5:6-7)
Jesus Christ used stories about planting seeds, harvesting crops, as well as other similar examples, to proclaim the good news of salvation. In today’s gospel lesson, the Lord told a parable about a landowner who had workers take care of the vineyard he had carefully planted. When the grapes were ready, he wanted the fruit and sent servants to get it. But the workers beat and killed whomever he sent. Even when the landowner sent his own son, they killed him also. These wicked servants brought destruction upon themselves, and the landowner then found new tenants who would give him his fruit in due season.
As in Genesis and Isaiah, this story is not simply about agriculture, but ultimately about our relationship with God. St. Matthew tells us that the chief priests and Pharisees knew that Christ was speaking this and other parables against them. The parable of the vineyard reminds us that religious and political leaders so often rejected and killed the prophets whom God had sent them in the Old Testament. And that is also how they responded to the Son of God, their own Messiah, refusing to accept His teachings and handing him over to the pagan Romans for death on a cross.
The Lord concludes this parable with a quotation from the Psalms about a stone, rejected by builders, that became the chief cornerstone, the most crucial part of the foundation of a building. He shifts the imagery here from a vineyard, the people of Israel, to a temple that includes all who are members of the Body of Christ. As St. Paul wrote to the Gentile Christians of Ephesus, “you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.” (Eph. 2:19-21)
Likewise, St. Peter wrote in his first epistle that Christians are “living stones…being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 2:4-5) In other words, the Church is the temple of God by the power of the Holy Spirit, “a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.” (1 Peter 2:9) This blessed identity is shared by all who are members of Christ’s own Body, regardless of ancestry or ethnicity. There is neither Jew nor Greek in Him. By the Savior’s grace, all may become branches of His vine and communicants of His own Body and Blood. He is the Groom and we are His Bride, the Church.
Did you notice that these images for our relationship with the Lord are all as organic as a vineyard or a garden? We went from speaking of a cornerstone to envisioning a temple, which sounds like just another architectural structure. Nothing could be further from the truth, however, for this Cornerstone is not a piece of rock or masonry, but our living Lord. As members of His Body, we are also living stones, not inanimate objects, because of our “one flesh” union with Him. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we are a temple organically united to Christ, the prophets, the apostles, and all the other members of His Body, the Church. Through Him, we become full participants by grace in God’s eternal life that overcomes even the grave and Hades itself.
We are also the new workers in today’s parable who have taken over stewardship of the vineyard. Vineyards grow grapes from which wine comes. Abundant wine is a sign of God’s blessing in the Old Testament, but is fulfilled in the New Testament as the Blood of Christ. As He said at the institution of the Eucharist, “Drink from it, all of you; for this is My Blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins… But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.” (Matt. 26: 27-29) To share in this fruit of the vine is to participate in the fullness of God’s salvation in the heavenly banquet. It is the completion of God’s gracious and life-giving purposes for human beings ever since He first planted the garden of Eden. The Second Adam reverses the curses of the first Adam that subjected the creation itself to futility. Now He makes wheat His Body and enables grapes to become His Blood. In every celebration of the Divine Liturgy, He makes us participants at the heavenly banquet that manifests the salvation of the world, the fulfillment of the entire creation for His intended purpose of bringing us into His blessed eternal life.
With this good news comes great responsibility, for we have to ask ourselves whether we are being good stewards of the vineyard of the Lord. Are we offering our fruit, which is really His fruit, to Him? We are not talking simply about grapes, but about our lives in this world, especially what we value and treasure the most, our most cherished abilities and strengths, and the habits and routines most familiar to us. To change the metaphor, are we going through each day as living stones of His temple? Are we grounding ourselves thoroughly on our one true foundation Jesus Christ and turning away from all that is not holy? Our calling is not to escape the world, but to offer our little pieces of it for the healing and fulfillment of the Kingdom. It is through making our life in this world holy that we participate already in the world to come.
If the Pharisees and Sadducees of old brought judgment upon themselves for corrupting the Old Testament law and the teachings of the prophets, then we had better be careful. For we are not accountable merely for instructions and rituals that foreshadowed the fullness of what was to come. No, we have received the fulfillment of all God’s promises as a Person with Whom we are united intimately and organically, Who dwells in us by the power of the Holy Spirit. Through Him, we “dare” to call God “Our Father,” as we say in the Lord’s Prayer. There is no upward limit to the holiness to which our deep personal union with Christ calls us. He planted the vineyard to begin with and is the cornerstone of our life. We must live as those in organic union with Him if we are to enter into the blessedness to which He calls us, for His life really is ours. Thanks be to God!
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Commemorating the Afterfeast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, Apostle Thaddeus of the Seventy, St Sarmean Catholicos of Kartli Georgia, Hieromartyr Raphael of Sisatovac, Martyr Bassa of Edessa and her sons Theogonius, Agapius and Pistus, New Martyr Simeon of Samokov, Venerable Abramius the Wonderworker Archimandrite of Smolensk, Venerable Ephraim the Wonderworker disciple of Abramius and Archimandrite of Smolensk, Venerable Abramius the lover-of-labor of the Kiev Near Caves, Venerable Cornelius of Paleostrov Olonets, Venerable Schema-nun Martha of Diveyevo
RESURRECTIONAL TROPARION—TONE 4
When the women Disciples of the Lord learned from the Angel the joyous message of the Resurrection, they cast away the ancestral curse and elatedly told the Apostles: “Death is overthrown! Christ God is risen, granting the world great mercy!”
HOLY DORMITION TROPARION—TONE 1
In giving birth you preserved your virginity, in falling asleep you did not forsake the world, O Theotokos. You were translated to life, O Mother of Life, and by your prayers, you deliver our souls from death.
HOLY APOSTLE THADDEUS TROPARION—TONE 3
O holy Apostle Thaddeus, entreat thou the merciful God, that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of sins.
HOLY FATHER NICHOLAS TROPARION—TONE 4
Truly you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith; in icon of humility and a teacher of abstinence. Your humility exalted you; your poverty enriched you. O Father and Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God that our souls may be saved.
RESURRECTIONAL KONTAKION—TONE 4
My Savior and Redeemer as God rose from the tomb and delivered the earth-born from their chains. He has shattered the gates of hell, and as Master, He has risen on the third day!
HOLY DORMITION KONTAKION—TONE 2
Neither the tomb, nor death could hold the Theotokos, who is constant in prayer and our firm hope in her intercessions. For being the Mother of Life, she was translated to life by the One who dwelt in her virginal womb.
INSTEAD OF “IT IS TRULY MEET”
The angels, as they looked upon the Dormition of the Virgin, were struck with wonder seeing how the Virgin went up from earth to heaven. The limits of nature are overcome in you, O pure Virgin; for birth-giving remains virginal and death is united to life; a virgin after childbearing and alive after death, you ever save your inheritance, O Theotokos.
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READERS:
This Week: Matins: Lenny Tepsich Epistle: Marko Rocknage
Next Week: Matins: Nick Ressetar Epistle: Teddy Sukhernik
EPISTLE: 1 Corinthians 16: 13-24
DEACON: Let us pay attention.
PRIEST: Peace be unto all!
READER: And with your spirit!
DEACON: Wisdom.
READER: The Prokeimenon in the Fourth Tone: O Lord, how manifold are Your works; in wisdom have You made them all!
CHOIR: O Lord, how manifold are Your works; in wisdom have You made them all!
READER: v: Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord, my God, You are very great!
CHOIR: O Lord, how manifold are Your works; in wisdom have You made them all!
READER: O Lord, how manifold are Your works.
CHOIR: In wisdom have You made them all!
DEACON: Wisdom!
READER: The Reading is from the first Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Corinthians.
DEACON: Let us attend!
READER: Brethren, watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love. I urge you, brethren—you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints— that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us. I am glad about the coming of Stephanos, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied. For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men. The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. I write this salutation with my own hand—Paul’s. If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. O Lord, come! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.
PRIEST: Peace be unto you, reader!
READER: And with your spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: Go forth, prosper and reign, for the sake of meekness, righteousness and truth!
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
READER: For You love righteousness, and hate iniquity.
CHOIR: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
АПОСТОЛ: 1 Коринћанима 16: 13-24
Ђакон: Пазимо
Свештеник: Мир свима!
Читач: I Духу Твоме!
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач : ПРОКИМЕН- глас 4 Како је много дјела Твојих, Господе! Све си премудро створио.
Хор: Како је много дјела Твојих, Господе! Све си премудро створио.
Читач: Благослови, душо моја Господа! Господе Боже мој, велик си веома.
Хор: Како је много дјела Твојих, Господе! Све си премудро створио.
Читач: Како је много дјела Твојих, Господе!
Хор: Све си премудро створио.
Ђакон: Премудрост
Читач: Читање је од Прве посланице Светог апостола Павла до Коринћана
Ђакон: Пазимо
Читач: Браћо, бдите, стојте у вјери, мушки се држите, снажите се. Све да вам бива у љубави. Молим вас пак, браћо, знате за дом Стефанинов да је првенац из Ахаје, и да себе посветише служењу светима; Да се и ви покоравате таквима, и свакоме који помаже и труди се. А радујем се доласку Стефанина и Фортуната и Ахајика, јер ми они попунише ваше одсуство; Јер умирише дух мој а ваш. Уважавајте, дакле, такве. Поздрављају вас Цркве азијске. Поздрављају вас много у Господу Акила и Прискила са домаћом својом црквом. Поздрављају вас сва браћа. Поздравите се међусобно цјеливом светим. Поздрав је мојом руком, Павловом. Ако неко не љуби Господа Исуса Христа, нека је анатема. Маран ата. Благодат Господа нашега Исуса Христа с вама. Љубав моја са свима вама у Христу Исусу.
Свештеник: Мир свима Читачу!
Читач: I Духом Твоме! Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Похитај, напредуј и владај, ради истине, кротости и правде.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
Читач: Љубиш правду и мрзиш безакоње.
Хор: Алилуиа, Алилуиа, Алилуиа
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LITURGY GOSPEL:
Matthew 21: 33-42
At that time, there was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. Now when vintage-time drew near, he sent his servants to the vinedressers, that they might receive its fruit. And the vinedressers took his servants, beat one, killed one, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more than the first, and they did likewise to them. Then last of all he sent his son to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ But when the vinedressers saw the son, they said among themselves, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and seize his inheritance.’ So they took him and cast him out of the vineyard and killed him. “Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those vinedressers?” They said to Him, “He will destroy those wicked men miserably, and lease his vineyard to other vinedressers who will render to him the fruits in their seasons.” Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?”
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ЈЕВАНЂЕЉЕ:
Матеј 21: 33-42
Каза Господ причу ову : Бијаше човјек домаћин који посади виноград и огради га плотом, и ископа у њему пивницу, и сагради кулу, и даде га виноградарима, и отиде. А када се приближи вријеме бербе, посла слуге своје виноградарима да приме плодове његове. И виноградари, похватавши слуге његове, једнога избише, а једнога убише, а једнога камењем засуше. Опет посла друге слуге, више него прије, и учинише им тако исто. А најзад посла им сина својега говорећи: Постидјеће се сина мојега. А виноградари видјевши сина, рекоше међу собом: Ово је насљедник; ходите да га убијемо, и да присвојимо насљедство његово. И ухватише га, па изведоше напоље из винограда, и убише. Када, дакле, дође господар винограда шта ће учинити виноградарима оним? Рекоше му: Злочинце ће злом смрћу погубити, а виноград ће дати другим виноградарима, који ће му давати плодове у своје вријеме. Рече им Исус: Зар нисте никада читали у Писму: Камен који одбацише зидари, тај постаде глава од угла; то би од Господа и дивно је у очима нашим.
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~ The Week Ahead: Scriptures and Services ~ | |
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~Prayers for the Faithful~
In Our Prayers
Newly Illumined Emilia Renee and Delilah Marie Peterson, their 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, Emma Howell and the newborn Ana Lynn, Kyranna Baker and the newborn Avery Catherine, Michelle Adams, Addy Andy, Ferris Atty, Lori Bare, Dori & Doug 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, JoAnn Filepas, 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, Edward Hojnicki, Nicole Stefan Imschweiler, Susan Jacobs, Slobodan Jovicic, Myong Sook Kim, Spencer Klinge, Dorothy Krnjaich, Henry Laichak, Peter Lalic, Dragan Lalovic, Robert Lambrix, Stella Wren Lappas, Catherine Lewis, Dick Livingston, Maggie Livingston, Boro Lojpur, Stephen Lundingrin, Sandy Marijan, Dianne & Jim Martin, Rowan Martin, Jack McFall, Marija Miljkovic, Daria Milletics, Infant of God Ryan Leigh Moffitt, Dave Morris, Peter Mrgich, George Myers, 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, 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, Jason Zeigler, 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 & 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
Protopresbyter Srboljub Jockovic, Protopresbyter Alexander Veronis, Robert Bazdar, Ljuban Kosovac, John J Milakovic, Mileva Maran, Eva Orr
~Vigils Offered~
PETE BARBER Offered in celebration of his birthday (Sept 5). With Love from Arlene, Melanie, Erik and families. Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years!
MIKE YORK Offered in joyful celebration of his birthday (Sept 6), by Kat and family. God’s Blessings for many more! Mnogaja Ljeta!
YOVANKA & MARK HOOVER Offered in joyful celebration of their Wedding Anniversary (Sept 9). May our good Lord bless you with many more years in good health and happiness. Offered with love by your son Matija, Babi and the whole family. Mnogaja Ljeta! Many Years!
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.
†CAROLE HEALY Offered by her loving husband Mike, in memory of her repose (5 years—Sept 4). Forever in my heart. 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, 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 and Russia, 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 8/27/2023
Collection: $2,865.00
Date 8/20/2023
Collection: $2,833.00
Date 8/13/2023
Collection: $3,654.00
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September Birthdays
Elliott Klipa (Sep 2), Andjela Lojpur (Sep 3), Graham Bazdar (Sep 3), Dominik Bowser (Sep 3), Aleksandar Milanovich (Sep 4), Aleksandar Gerhart (Sep 4), Peter Barber (Sep 5), Lincoln Govelovich (Sep 6), Mike York (Sep 6), Radomir Raic (Sep 7), Misha Bowser (Sep 8), Stacey Mummert (Sep 9), Tina Tepsich (Sep 10), Bennett Spangler (Sep 12), Nemanja Jovic (Sep 13), Kat Gruich (Sep 14), Ben Shaffer (Sep 18), Zeljko Raic (Sep 18), Marija Miljkovic (Sep 20), Angie Vorkapich (Sep 21), Terry Govelovich (Sep 22), Dean Stefan (Sep 22), Milijan Lukic (Sep 22), Ljilja Lazarevic (Sep 24), Clara & Thea Goodling (Sep 25), Fran Radosevich (Sep 29)
September Anniversaries
Frank & Marie Brescia (Sep 2), Mark & Yovanka Hoover (Sep 9), Dori & Steve Barry (Sep 9), Alan & Marina Radanovic (Sep 9), Luke & Waad Jacobs (Sep 13), Val & Fran Radosevich (Sep 16), Tim & Kaitlyn Hook (Sep 19), Brian & Catherine Lewis (Sep 19), Tina & Lenny Tepsich (Sep 20), Jon & Mara Bebeau (Sep 25), John & Cindy Semic (Sep 26)
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THIRD BANNS OF MARRIAGE
This is to announce the upcoming union in holy matrimony for the handmaiden of God, Anney Mierski, daughter of Joseph and Marietta (nee Homzuk) Mierski of the Orthodox Faith, to the servant of God Randall Holdeman, son of Randy and Rosa Holdeman of the Roman Confession. If anyone knows of any reason these two should not be wed, see Father Christopher Rocknage as soon as possible.
OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY The office will be closed this Monday, September 4
PASTORAL EMERGENCY CALLS
As Father Christopher is still recovering from surgery, Proto Ilija Balach will be assisting with emergency calls. In case of pastoral emergency, please call or text Proto Ilija at 425.736.3016.
ST NICHOLAS SENIORS
The next Seniors meeting/luncheon will be held on Tuesday, September 12, in the Church Social Hall starting at 12 noon. This will be an indoor picnic and we are requesting picnic type food for the luncheon. Please call Linda Yandric at 717-939-5309 or Terry Govelovich at 717-561-1590 and let them know what you plan to bring. Hope to see you there.
ADULT EDUCATION CLASS
As we begin the new Liturgical year, we also begin our Adult Education classes after Vespers on Wednesday evenings (starting in October). This year, Father Chris is asking what aspects of the Faith you are interested in learning more about. Please email at fr.chris@stnicholassteelton.org, or call 717.939.0251 to offer your suggestions.
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
SAVE THE DATE—OCTOBER 28-29, 2023
SSS Josif Marinkovich 90th Anniversary Weekend! Concert, Banquet, Dance, etc. More information will follow!
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DEADLINE IS APPROACHING
If you need to make an address change. If you are not receiving envelopes and wish to. If you are receiving envelopes and no longer wish to. Please inform Daria Milletics by September 10.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS (THIS WEEK)
Office hours are Tuesday 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 requests to the church office at office@stnicholassteelton.org
You may also call (717) 939-3872
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September Charity
St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary
575 Scarsdale Road, Yonkers, NY 10707
(914) 961-8313
http://www.svots.edu/
The mission of St. Vladimir’s Seminary is to “serve Christ, His Church, and the world through Orthodox Christian theological education, research, and scholarship, and the promotion of inter-Orthodox cooperation”.
The Seminary offers educational programs for clergy, those preparing for clerical ministries, lay leaders and religious scholars so they “may build up Orthodox communities, foster Church growth through mission and evangelism, teach the Orthodox faith, and care for those in need”. The Seminary has a diverse student body and a strong faculty committed to teaching, learning, and serving the Church to the glory of God. Academic programs include Master level degrees in divinity, theology, and religious studies for lay leaders. A stimulating array of special academic programs is also available. We encourage you to visit the St. Vladimir’s Seminary website listed above to learn more about the exciting and challenging learning opportunities, programs and resources.
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RUBY STARS IN THE MUSICAL “ANNIE”
Our parish’s very own Ruby Cangialosi starred as Annie in a most unique production of this Tony award-winning musical at the Whitaker Center in downtown Harrisburg last weekend! It was sponsored by the Penguin Project, which gives children with “super abilities” the opportunity to participate in the performing arts. Using a “peer mentor” system, each young artist is linked with an age-level peer who remains “in the background” and provides direct assistance to their partner only as needed.
Ruby, who sang at this past January’s St. Sava day celebration, has an amazing high, clear soprano voice and was perfect for the role of Annie. Her vocal coach is Amy Yovanovich, the daughter of Ruth & the late Bill Yovanovich, director of the State Street Music Academy, and friend Sam was her mentor. She attends Central Dauphin Middle School and has previously performed in other musicals; Ruby is also active in the parish church school program and other activities. Proud mother and grandparents are Dr. Andrea Govelovich and “Nana & Dedo” (Terry & Nick Govelovich). Several parishioners attended the shows and cheered on Ruby and her fellow performers.
Congratulations Ruby and many years!
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