Parish Informa on. Sunday, February 19 MEATFARE SUNDAY

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1 Parish Informa on (Protec on of the Theotokos) 242 Sunset Drive Corning, New York A Parish of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of North America, Ecumenical Patriarchate Services: Sunday Divine Liturgy: 9:30am Weekday/Holy Day Liturgy: 9:00am Saturday/Holy Day Vespers: 5:00pm Winter Vespers: 4:00pm Mailing Address: 7 Cha ield Place East Painted Post, NY Contact: Rev. Father Daniel Mahler, Pastor Rectory: Father s Cell: Church Hall: Chuck Coons, Parish President/Cantor Home: Church Website: Sunday, February 19 MEATFARE SUNDAY SUNDAY OF THE LAST JUDGMENT Divine Liturgy Potluck Coffee Social Saturday, February 25 Vespers/Confessions Sunday, February 26 FORGIVENESS SUNDAY CHEESEFARE SUNDAY Divine Liturgy Installa on of Church Council Members Coffee Social NOON FORGIVENESS SUNDAY VESPERS Clean Monday, February 27 GREAT FAST BEGINS 5:00PM Great Canon of Andrew of Crete Saintmarysorthodoxchurchcorning.org Follow our Diocese On-Line Diocesan Website h p://www/acrod.org Camp Nazareth h p:// Facebook: h p://facebook.comacroddiocese Twi er: h p://twi er.com/acrodnews You Tube: h p://youtube.com/archdiocese MEATFARE SUNDAY SUNDAY OF THE LAST JUDGMENT Tone 2 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 8:8-13, 9:1-2 Gospel: Ma hew 25: Liturgical Color: GOLD 1

2 Reloca on Update.On Wednesday, February 15, 2017 the sale of our present Church complex on Sunset Drive was closed and the ownership of the property was transferred to the new owners Steve and Hollie Wagner. We will maintain use of the church and a por on of our hall, including the lavatories through the month of May. Work is progressing on our new home as windows are installed and the electric wiring is being installed throughout the building. Last Judgement The Sunday of the Last Judgment or Meatfare Sunday is the third Sunday using the Lenten Triodion, the liturgical book used in the services of Great Lent. It is the Sunday after the Sunday of the Prodigal Son and Sunday before Forgiveness Sunday. This is the third week of the pre-lenten start of the Easter cycle of worship in the Orthodox Church. This Sunday is called Meatfare Sunday since it is traditionally the last day before Easter for eating meat. Orthodox Christians observe a fast from meat all week, but still eat dairy products and eggs till the start of Great Lent. The Gospel reading this Sunday remembers Christ's parable of the Last Judgment (Matthew 25:31-46). This adds to the previous pre-lent Sundays and teaches that it is not enough to see Jesus, to see ourselves as we are, and to come home to God as his prodigal sons. The Church teaches that, in addition, one must also be God s sons by following Christ, his only-begotten divine Son, and by seeing Christ in everyone and by serving Christ through them. Salvation and final judgment will depend upon deeds, not merely on intentions or even on the mercies of God apart from personal cooperation and obedience. All piety and prayer is ultimately directed towards the goal of serving Christ through his people. From the reading, the faithful hear: for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you took me in, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and in prison and you visited me.. For truly I say to you, if you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me (Matthew 25 ). Taken from OrthodoxWiki 2

3 BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES February 19 Gregory Kerrick February 24 Jim & Tanya Mackiewicz February 19 Denise Topichak February 20 February 24 Nicholas Tostanoski Lyudmyla Hayova God grant Your servant Good health, Happiness and Salva on For many blessed years! Nam Mnohaja I Blahaja L ita! CHURCH CLEANING SCHEDULE Month of February Pani Joan Month of March Gloria Ewsuk 1ST WEEK OF THE GREAT LENT SERVICE SCHEDULE Monday Feb 27 Tuesday Feb 28 Wednesday March 1 Thursday March 2 Friday March 3 5:00pm Canon of St Andrew of Crete 5:00pm Canon of St Andrew of Crete 5:00pm Liturgy of Presanc fied Gi s 5:00pm Canon of St Andrew of Crete 5:00pm Liturgy of Presanc fied Gi s 3

4 If you would like to meet with Father, please call to arrange a time and place which is convenient for you. Emergency Sick Calls: Father is available for emergencies at any time. Please call or on his cell Our Mailing Address is: 7 Chatfield Place East Painted Post, NY Confessions are heard after Vespers on Saturday, after any weekday or Lenten service or by calling Father for an appointment. Marriages are solemnized on Saturdays. Consult Father at least six months in advance and before plans have been made for the wedding reception. Marriages cannot be celebrated during the fasting seasons of the Church. Baptisms are normally scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays. Consult Father for scheduling. Two Godparents are required, at least one of whom must be Orthodox by faith and the other a practicing Christian. Church Funerals are provided for practicing Orthodox Christians who are current in their Spiritual and Financial obligations to the parish otherwise burial is from the funeral home. If you would like to schedule a Panachida for your loved one please call Father at The Church does not permit cremation. His Grace, Bishop GREGORY; Protopresbyter Frank Miloro; Protopresbyter John Duranko; Protopresbyter Jim Dutko; Protopresbyter Luke Mihaly; Protopresbyter Lawrence Barriger; Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky; Protopresbyter Ronald Hazuda; Protopresbyter Elias Kozar; V. Rev. Thomas Kadlek; V. Rev. Michael Kleban; V. Rev. Michael Psenechnuk; Rev. James Gleason; V. Rev. Jason Kappanadze; Deacon Charles Ellis; Deacon Donald Koch; Mother Ralphaela; Pani Joan; Pani Kathleen Dutko; Pani Patricia Duranko; Mat. Anna Kozar; Pani-Matka Julia Romanchak; Sally Ellis; Judy Koch; Michael & Jacqueline Banik; Helen Verno; Eleanor Adzima; Stan Lewek; Michael & Delores Kundrat; Mary Kolson; Lyudmyla Hayova; Kathy Preston; Helen Coons; Anna Soraparu; Marge Morse; Mary Benyo; Karen Fuller; Anna Chudanic; Paul Rodrigues; George Officer; Helen Chernak; Michael Matzkevich; Marlene Wheet; Kathleen Petrochko; Mae Mary Shonak; Helen Molson; Gary Herrlich; Art Gallant; Roland Douce e, Olga Breyan; Andrew Courtney Jonathan Share and all members of our Armed Forces serving our country at home and abroad! 4

5 It may be a long me. Before we are thinking of sipping on some cold ice tea.but it isn t too early to start thinking of our next basket for the Spring Basket Raffle. The next basket will have 10 glasses perfect to hold ice tea. I am asking each parishioner family to purchase one bo le of the myriads of kinds we have to choose from. Wegman s has a great selec on near the organic food department. Please have your dona on by February 26th so we can complete another basket. Thanks, Diane. CARE PACKAGES..Our Ladies Altar Society is ge ng ready to send THINKING OF YOU care packages to our college students Noah, Nicholas, Alexander, Ben and Sam. We are also sending one to Jonathan Share who is serving in Bahrain. A box will be in the hall for your goody dona ons. Protein bars, gum, granola bars are just some possible items. Other possible items such as li le notes, funny cards are also a sugges on. This is our way to let our young men of the parish know that we are thinking of them. Dona ons need to be in by March 5th. The fact is: Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That s approximately one woman every minute! Studies show that healthy choices have resulted in 330 fewer women dying from heart disease per day. On Sunday, February 19, all parishioners are encouraged to wear red in support of Heart Disease education. Please bring a heart-healthy dish to pass for our monthly potluck. Remember those at the Food Pantry and bring a heart-healthy food item, such as tuna fish or peanut butter, as well. Brought to you by the Ladies Altar Society 5

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7 CAMP NAZARETH INFORMATION Week 1 -- July 16-22, Johnstown, Pocono, Southern Tier, Youngstown and Chicago Deaneries The Fee for Camp is: $315/diocesan camper $365/non-diocesan camper. $20 Early Bird Discount Per Child!!!! (one- me only, not per week) Register & pay by May 15, 2017!!!! Register Online at campnazareth.org Online Registra on Begins March 1 Online Registra on MUST be complete AND payment must be submi ed by May 15 in order to qualify for the Early Bird Discount. Registra ons a er June 14 will incur an addi onal $20 late fee!! OTHER CAMP INFORMATION 1. March Staff Applica ons due 2. May Clergy and Volunteer Applica ons due 3. May 15 Last Day for Early Bird Discount ($20) and Camper Registra ons are due If you have any ques ons, please call or me at or campnazareth@acrod.org. 7

8 OLD SHOE DRIVE RESUMES Drop off your OLD shoes in the church hall and help support Rainbow of Hope Animal Shelter in their efforts to help dogs find new homes or help owners of dogs keep their best friends healthy. Drive Opens March 1 and runs through May 15th! Any ques ons see Pani Joan Charlie Chaplin in The Gold Rush Silent Comedy Film with Theatre Organ Accompaniment by David Peckham CLEMENS CENTER ~ ELMIRA Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. General Admission Tickets: $15.00 In this classic 1925 silent comedy film, the Little Tramp (Charles Chaplin) heads north to join in the Klondike gold rush. Trapped in a small cabin by a blizzard, the Tramp is forced to share close quarters with a successful prospector (Mack Swain) and a fugitive (Tom Murray). Eventually able to leave the cabin, he falls for a lovely barmaid (Georgia Hale), trying valiantly to win her affections. When the prospector needs help locating his claim, it appears the Tramp s fortunes may change! Brought to you by the Ladies Altar Society 8 On Saturday, February 25 The Corning Community Food Pantry will be holding a spaghe dinner from 5:00pm un l 7:00pm at the Corning American Legion on the River Road in South Corning. The menu will include spaghe, meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. The price is $8.00 per person to eat in or take out. All proceeds will benefit the Corning Community Pantry. For more informa on call Corning Community Food Pantry Spaghetti Dinner