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St. Christopher

Hellenic Orthodox Church 313 Dividend Drive, Suite 210

Peachtree City, Georgia 30269

Phone: (770) 347-PRAY (7729) Website: www.saintchristopherhoc.org

Very Rev. Fr. George J. Tsahakis, Pastor

Tammy Soulakos, President, Parish Council

November 2018

Every fourth Thursday of November, we celebrate the American tradition of Thanksgiving Day. Beginning on Sunday, November 4th, and thereafter on the first Sunday of every month after the Divine Liturgy, we will schedule “Parish Thanksgiving Sunday”. My goal is to begin the first Sunday of every month with prayers of thanksgiving. At the same time, I have wanted to re-introduce a beautiful Orthodox practice that has become dormant in our parish. Its potential will increase the involvement of our parishioners and enable them to offer thanksgiving as Orthodox have done for many centuries. Let me explain how! On many Sundays, we are blessed with parishioners willingly offering a portion of the gifts that God has bestowed upon them back to the Church. Whether it is a birthday, Name Day, or marriage anniversary, we are thankful that our parishioners are responding to the heart-felt appeal of our beloved sister of blessed memory, Helen Hayes, who in her lifetime encouraged us to give a monetary donation in thanksgiving for our birthday. Now that we have grown, it’s anybody’s guess as to who is celebrating what on any given Sunday. In formalizing our current practice and designating gifts now be made on the first Sunday of each month, we will recognize this effort on our schedule and parishioners can be

“Parish Thanksgiving Sunday”

Begins on November 4th

aware and plan accordingly. It’s always been sad to me that someone will tell me in the Antidoron line, “Fr. George, I was going to make a donation for my birthday and I was overlooked.” Our new practice will eliminate hurt feelings due to someone being in the restroom or nursery and missing the weekly call for birthdays, etc. Scheduling also eliminates our youth from having to wait for their pre-Sunday School snacks at the end of church services. Coffee fellowship and Religious Education classes will start on time more consistently. As far as I know, we are the only parish in our Metropolis that recognizes special anniversaries in the church before Coffee Hour. I’m thankful we have grown to the point that we need it to be consistent and more organized. I ask you to follow these guidelines and join in our monthly celebrations! Parishioners’ comments gave me the idea of “Parish Thanksgiving Sunday” once each

month. Knowing that our Orthodox tradition encourages us to offer the Blessing of the Five Loaves, Oil, Wheat & Wine when we wish to give thanksgiving to God for His gifts, I invite parishioners to set aside the first Sunday of every month to come forth, if they wish, to share their special commemorations that will occur during that month (e.g., birthday, Name Day, anniversary, or any other special event in which you wish to make a monetary donation). If you will be absent on the first Sunday or forget it one month, no worries… simply wait

until the first Sunday of the following month when we will have the next “Parish Thanksgiving Sunday” commemoration. We want to include everyone so don’t worry if you miss the month of your celebration. In fact, our parishioners have shared that with travels, they often miss their intended donation date and now they won’t have to feel they are late. The Blessing of the Five Loaves of Bread is a brief service of thanksgiving through which we express our gratitude for all the blessings of life. Oil, wine, wheat, and the loaves of bread which are used in the service, are viewed as the most basic elements necessary for life. The Blessing reminds us of the miracle of the multiplication of the

Pastoral Remarks From Fr. George:

“Parish Thanksgiving Sunday” Begins on November 4th

bread and fish by which Christ fed the multitude. After the Service, the bread is cut and distributed to the congregation. Thus, in addition to birthday cakes or special treats that people wish to bring and share during coffee fellowship on “Parish Thanksgiving Sunday”, we will have blessed “sweet church bread” to share as well! Beginning November 4th, if you choose for me to recognize your special day that occurs anytime in November, after Holy Communion is distributed, if possible, kindly sit on the empty seats near the front so you’re more easily accessible for recognition after the “Blessing of the Five Loaves” service. I will offer this service after the Divine Liturgy and ask God’s blessings upon all celebrating special days in November. After its prayers, each person and their family will come forward and offer their donation to the Operating or Building Funds. I commend our parishioners for loving to celebrate and thank God for our blessings. Now, one Sunday each month, I invite you to share this opportunity together with your parish family. Presbytera Marinda and I are hopeful that our brothers and sisters in Christ will volunteer to make the five Loaves (artos) and offer oil, wheat and wine for the Artoklasia Blessing. Presbytera Marinda volunteered to make the first months’ artos and donate the wine, wheat, and oil. In December and the following months, let her know if you wish to make the artos and donations and she will schedule you so every month is covered. We welcome your participation in offering the five loaves and donations and thank you in advance for your willingness to serve in this new ministry. In short, “Parish Thanksgiving Sunday” is simple, easy, and will be scheduled in advance. If there are no family commemorations, we still want to offer the monthly “Blessing of the Five Loaves”, so we are asking for volunteers to prepare and donate the five loaves of bread, along with the oil, wine, and wheat on behalf of our parish family each month. In our Orthodox tradition, it is customary for the family to donate these items. If you



prefer only to donate the artos, that is fine. We have families who are willing to donate the other items. If a family is willing to donate these items, this could be considered your thanksgiving offering instead of making another monetary gift. Anyone who wishes to learn how to make the artos, contact Presbytera Marinda and she can help teach you. She is hoping to offer a class one Sunday after Religious Education – let her know of your interest. In closing, the custom of offering the Five Loaves monthly will remind us of the generosity and multiplication of the gifts of fish and bread that our Lord multiplied and shared with all present. Through this Orthodox

Service, we return thanksgiving to God for multiplying our own gifts and hence, the icon of this miracle has been selected as our logo for “Parish Thanksgiving Sunday” … the first Sunday of every month!



Very Rev. Fr. George J. Tsahakis Chancellor, Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta Pastor, St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church

Visit the St. Christopher’s Online Parish Calendar at www.saintchristopherhoc.org/Calendar.php

for up-to-the-minute details about upcoming events and services!

Our parish family is deeply appreciative to Emilia Moraitis and Katie Wilson for planning and overseeing our visit to Uncle Bob's Pumpkin Patch Farm on October 13th. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all.

Philoptochos Society Fall Pastry Sale “To promote charitable, benevolent and philanthropic outreach to preserve the sanctity of life and family and to perpetuate and promote our

Orthodox faith and traditions."

Name:_______________________________________Phone:___________________ Email:_______________________________________________________________ Pickup Dates: Friday, November 16th – 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm @ Church Address

Saturday, November 17th – 9:00 am -12:00 pm @ Church Address

Order Deadline: November 2, 2018 Quantity Cost/Dozen Total

Spanakopita: Spinach &Cheese stuffed

phyllo triangle

$ 10.00 $

Tiropita: Cheese stuffed phyllo triangle

$ 10.00 $

Baklava: layers of phyllo filled with

chopped nuts and sweetened and held

together with syrup or honey $ 18.00 $

Kourambiedes: sugar dusted butter

cookie $ 15.00 $

Melomakarona: cookies with olive oil,

walnuts and cinnamon soaked in honey

syrup $ 15.00 $

Koulourakia: twisted butter cookie

$ 8.00 $

Sampler Dozen: Package containing 3 each of

Baklava, Kourambiedes, Melomakarona and Koulourakia $ 20.00 $

Pastitsio: luscious layers of seasoned

ground beef, pasta, and a creamy bechamel

sauce baked to perfection

$35.00

12”x9” pan $

TOTAL DUE: $

MAIL TO: St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church, Philoptochos Society

313 Dividend Drive, Suite 210 Peachtree City, GA 30269

PHONE TO: 817-690 6610 (ask for Dedee Panayis)

EMAIL TO: [email protected]

SAINT CHRISTOPHER HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH

313 Dividend Drive, Suite 210, Peachtree City, GA 30269 ● Tel: (770) 487-0078 ● (770) 487-6903

Web: www.SaintChristopherHOC.org ● E-mail: [email protected]

Paid: Cash Check # CC

Don’t want to cook? Let’s EAT™

Tired of doing the dishes? Let’s EAT™

Been meaning to eat out with your Family? Let’s EAT™

Have you been putting off catching up with old friends? Let’s EAT™

Wishing you had the opportunity to meet new friends? Let’s EAT™

Join Us at Broadway Diner, 535 S Glynn St., Ste. 1009, Fayetteville

Sunday, November 25th, 12:00 pm

Philoptochos Society Fall Pastry Sale

Upcoming Preparing/Baking Dates:

Preparing and Baking of Kourambiethes, Koulourakia, and Melomakarona Saturday, Nov. 3rd – 9:00 am

Sunday, Nov. 4th- following the Liturgy (if needed)

Preparing and Baking of Baklava Monday, Nov. 5th - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 7th - 5:00 pm (if needed)

Boxing of Pastries Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 12th & 13th - 5:00 pm

** Come, Learn, and Enjoy Fellowship while making these wonderful foods.

Proceeds from this sale fund all of our Philoptochos commitments and activities. We need everyone to share their time and talents. **

Please mark these dates on your calendars NOW! Last year only a few had to do a whole lot to insure the success of this fundraiser.

Save the Date! Philoptochos Vasilopita Luncheon

Sunday, January 6, 2019 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

(At St. Christopher’s)

Food + Live Auction + Entertainment for all ages = FUN! Everyone is welcome and we hope you will join us!

Your Good Will Offering Benefits St. Basil’s Academy. More information to follow!

Schedule for Sunday Greet and Close Teams – November

If you would like to help but are unable to commit on a regular basis, please feel free to help clean up after services at your convenience. The more the merrier. We greatly appreciate everyone's help and are always looking to add more team members to this ministry! Please call or e-mail Claudia Sliwinski (678) 633-9916, [email protected] or Tammy Soulakos (404) 625-4663, [email protected] .

A big Thank You to all our volunteers who help keep our Church

clean and tidy!

The following families are scheduled to prepare Prosfora this month:

PROSFORA BAKERS: PLEASE BE SURE TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Presbytera Marinda appreciates everyone’s help and if needs arise, please contact her at

[email protected] or (770) 381-1842.

Sunday, Nov. 4 (due Fri, Nov. 2 by 4:00 pm) Effie Sakkas/Susan Kleto

Sunday, Nov. 18 (due Fri., Nov.16 by 4:00 pm) Pat MacDougall/Stella Christodoulopoulos

Tuesday, Nov. 20 (due Mon., Nov. 19 by 4:00 pm) Costas and Tammy Soulakos/Lydia McGee

Sunday, Nov. 25 (due Fri., Nov. 23 by 4:00 pm) Georgia Lungaro/Claudia Sliwinski

Thursday, Nov. 29 (Due Wed., Nov.28 by 4:00 pm) Helen Psihountas/Julie Skouteris

November Prosfora Baking Schedule

Date Volunteers

11/4

Gail Ericsson

Georgia Lungaro

Jeannie Lydia McGee

11/11 No Services in PTC – Archangel Michael Honors Weekend

11/18

Becky Butler

Cynthia Cromartie

Julie Skouteris

11/25

Pat Zenais Bassett

Tammy Soulakos

Dina Tagalos-Kearns

mailto:[email protected]

Hands of Love: November For the poor will never cease from the land; therefore, I command you to do this word

which says, You shall surely open your hands to your brother, to your poor and needy in your land.“ (Deut. 15:11)

All Sundays in November: Ecumenical Patriarchate Charities Hands of Love, a ministry of our Philoptochos Society, will be accepting

monetary donations to support the charities of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey is the seat

of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, primus inter pares or “first among equals” with the other leaders of the various

Orthodox Churches.

His All Holiness is the direct administrative superior of dioceses

and archdioceses serving believers in modern day Turkey, South

and North America, West Europe, Australia and New Zealand as well as Mount Athos. For more

information about the Ecumenical Patriarchate please visit:

https://www.patriarchate.org

Yours in Christ,

Anna Andreeva Naydenova, Hands of Love Chair

Preparing Christmas Hugs Our next blessing will be in December 16th and shared with the ladies being assisted by Promise Place in Fayetteville. Promise Place offers shelter and assistance to women experiencing domestic violence. Our prayers and prayer shawls provide moral and emotional support and the knowledge they are special and cared about. Presbytera Renee Ritsi, OCMC, shared the following: “In September in Albania, at the 2018 Clergy Wives Retreat held at the Orthodox Theological Academy in Shen Vlash, Albania, about 60 women gathered to grow in Christ and have time for fellowship. For three days the women gathered in both small and large groups, discussing various topics around the theme of ‘Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Souls. ‘ At the final session on Sunday afternoon, various gifts for all the participants were made available. In addition to the lovely prayer shawls the participants choose from handmade bracelets, wall hangings with quotes from the lives of saints in Albanian, and yarn with knitting needles. The shawls went quickly, and the women were very touched by the love and prayer that went into each shawl. “ Please contact Susan Kleto at (678) 877-9115 or [email protected] if you have any questions, need yarn for a shawl, would like to receive a Prayer Guide, or have any suggestions for improving this ministry.

https://www.patriarchate.org

mailto:[email protected]

And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the

harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. (Luke 10:2)

We need your help so... You’re Invited!

In place of our next General Meeting,

we have a hands-on project

Skilled care services have evolved over time to expand beyond traditional nursing home care. Southland Health & Rehabilitation can help you choose the appropriate level of

care for your loved one. If your loved one will only be with us for a short-term stay we can offer a full service of

transition of care.

November 18th

Stay to tie a couple

of blankets and sign a Christmas card or

two! Make it a family Nativity Lenten Activity! Help us

provide each resident with a lap blanket and

a Christmas Card.

Calendar Reminders: November 3rd ,4th,5th, 7th, 12th, & 13th Fall Pastry Sale Preparations (see p. 7) November 16th & 17th Fall Pastry Sale Pick-Up Dates

(See Order Form, p. 6) November 18th: Open Meeting- Help us make no-sew fleece

lap blankets and Christmas Cards for the residents of Southland Nursing Home

Set-up Angel Christmas Tree for the St. John the Wonderworker’s Christmas Toy and Food Box Program

We have lots of fun opportunities for collaboration and fellowship in the coming months. We hope everyone will join us. Your Sister in Christ, Helen Psihountas, Philoptochos President

Philoptochos News

and Updates

Parish Council News

Parish General Assembly meeting scheduled for Sunday, November 18, 2018 Following the Divine Liturgy, we hope you will join us and be updated on the progress of our parish. At this meeting you will also have an opportunity to be nominated to serve on the following committees:

Audit Committee Election Committee Parish Council

Parishioners who serve on these important committees must be members in good standing. Below are excerpts from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Uniform Parish Regulations that define a parishioner in good standing. For more information you may visit the website at: http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/documents/pdf/2007-Regulations-Amended.pdf.

Everyone is welcome and we hope that you will join us! Faithfully, Julie Skouteris Parish Council Vice President

Parish Financial Update

The financial gifts and expenses through September are shown below. Stewardship gifts increased in September as evidenced by a reduction in the YTD net deficit. Expenses were fairly normal for the month. We will continue to monitor through the remainder of the year. Thank you for your continued support of our Operations. Please contact George Psihountas, Treasurer, or Steve Sarantis, Assistant Treasurer, if you have any questions.

Faithfully, George Psihountas, Parish Council Treasurer

YTD

Activity YTD Budget

Total Op. Income $105,552 $103,179

Operating Expenses $110,051 $103,179

YTD Net ($4,499)

Stewardship Update

Recently I read an article on the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America website about St. Christopher, our church’s patron saint. Having heard the story of St. Christopher numerous times, I never really connected his acts as acts of Stewardship. Below is an excerpt from the article: “The story of St. Christopher is well known. It is about a Roman soldier who lived in the third century. This was a time of great unrest and persecution for those who believed in Jesus Christ. Christopher could not see the reason for persecuting these innocent people and spoke out against such cruelties by resigning from the Roman army. Inspired by the love and faith that motivated the Christian people; he enthusiastically accepted Christ and was baptized. There is a story about this saint that describes his method of offering Christian charity. It is said that he would carry travelers across a river on his back. One day, he happened to carry a young boy across the river. Halfway across, the weight of the child became overpowering and Christopher stated: "Had I borne the whole world on my back, I would not have outweighed you." To this the Child responded: "Marvel not for you have borne upon your back the world and Him Who created it!" This encounter with the Christ Child expresses the gift of love in which St. Christopher was determined to offer. For this reason, many icons depict the saint carrying our Lord on his shoulders. This is a powerful message of Christian Orthodox Stewardship. Imagine, placing upon our very own shoulders, the One who not only created the world, but also takes away the sins of the world! And yet, this is exactly what our participation in Christian Stewardship requires. We, too, are to become a Christopher — a steward who "bears Christ" in the heart, the mind, and the soul!” Let us all seek to be “Christopher” by sharing our love for Christ with others and strive to live by St. Christopher’s example as a Christian Orthodox Steward. Your offerings of Time, Talent, and Treasures truly reflect your belief in your faith, your love of one another, and your commitment to our parish. Let’s keep up the momentum and see where it takes us! Thank you! Faithfully, Julie Skouteris, Stewardship Chair

What a Difference a Year Makes! Last year at this time, I reported that our Operating Checking Balance was in a deficit of: ($4,296.23) This year I am proud to report that our Operating Checking Balance has a positive balance of $7,356.89. As next year’s Stewardship reflects “All Things are Possible to the One Who Believes in Christ!”

St. Christopher HOC Cordially Invites You to Join Us for Our

OPERATION CHRISTMAS

PREP December 2, 2018

Immediately Following Religious Ed

It’s Time to Deck Our Halls And

Decorate Cookies!!!

ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE

As we prepare for the Nativity we look forward to coming together as a church to fill our spirits as we get into the Spirit!

Festive Activities to Complete Our Operation Christmas Prep:

❖ Adorning our Tree with Ornaments ❖ Decorating Christmas Cookies

o Some are to keep and some are to give to those in our community

~*Lunch will be provided*~

PARISH PRIEST: Fr. George Tsahakis, Protopresbyter (770) 381-1842

PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS: Fr. George Tsahakis, Protopresbyter (770) 381-1842 Tammy Soulakos, President (404) 625-4663 Julie Skouteris, Vice President (770) 253-2722 Jeanie McGee, Secretary (404) 405-5370 George Psihountas, Treasurer (770) 298-4496 Stephen Sarantis, Assistant Treasurer (770) 719-1133 Stephen Butler (770) 461-1800 Maria Cahill (770) 830-5527 Tom Farmakis (404) 428-7006 Steve Theodorakis (404) 717-5887 MINISTRY LEADERS: Altar Boys and Myrrh Bearers: Fr. George Tsahakis (770) 381-1842 Building Committee Chairman: George Zavlanos (770) 253-6767 Building Fundraising Committee: Tom Farmakis (404) 428-7006 Chantors: George Skouteris (770) 253-2722 Choir: Jeanie Ellinas (770) 487-5740 Church Maintenance/Facilities: Stephen Sarantis (770) 719-1133 Church Supplies Ordering: Pat MacDougall (770) 486-0580 Education, Culture, & Youth Diakonia Committee: Tammy Soulakos (404) 625-4663 Facebook: Katie Wilson (404) 434-0877 Finance Committee: Steve Wilson (770) 597-0263 Greek Orthodox Youth of America (GOYA): Sheryl Vasiliadis (770) 252-7881 Greet and Close Teams: Claudia Sliwinski (678) 633-9916 Hellenic Dance: Katie Wilson (404) 434-0877 Hellenic Language: (No teacher available at this time) H.O.P.E./J.O.Y.: Katie Wilson (404) 434-0877 Emilia Moraitis (678) 423-7951 Inventory and Assets: Steve Theodorakis (404) 717-5887 Newsletter: Susan Kleto (678) 877-9115 Outreach Committee: Jeanie McGee (404) 405-5370 Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF): Helen Psihountas (770) 298-4493 Peachtree City GreekFest 2018: Tammy Soulakos (404) 625-4663 Julie Skouteris (770) 253-2722 Dina Tagalos Kearns (470) 277-2126 Helen Psihountas (770) 298-4493 Personnel: Tammy Soulakos (404) 625-4663 Philoptochos: Helen Psihountas (770) 298-4493 Prosfora/Kolyva/Artoklasia: Presbytera Marinda Tsahakis (770) 381-1842 Publicity Committee: Cynthia Cromartie (678) 570-5083 Real Estate Committee: Cynthia Cromartie (678) 570-5083 Religious Education Program: Katie Wilson (404) 434-0877 St. Christopher Bookstore: Becky Butler (770) 461-1800 and Emilia Moraitis (678) 423-7951 St. Christopher Library: Presbytera Marinda Tsahakis (770) 381-1842 Stewardship Committee: Julie Skouteris (770) 253-2722

Community Calendar November 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:30 pm Choir Practice

2 Orders for Fall Pastry/Appetizer Sale Due TODAY Strict Fast

3 9:00 am Prep and Baking of Kourambiedes/Koulourakia/Melomakarona for Fall Pastry Sale Daylight Savings Time Ends, turn clocks BACK at bedtime

4 5rd Sunday of St. Luke 2:00 am Daylight Savings Time Ends, 7:45 am Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy/40 Day Memorial - Irene Christodoulou 10:30 am Blessing of Five Loaves & Nov. Commemorations 11:00 am Rel. Ed. Classes 12:00 pm Parish Council Mtg. 12:00 pm Fall Pastry Sale Baking (if needed) 1:45 pm Outreach Ministry Mtg.

5 5:00 pm Prep and Baking of Baklava for Fall Pastry Sale

6

7 5:00 pm Prep and Baking of Baklava for Fall Pastry Sale (if needed) Strict Fast

8 6:30 pm Choir Practice

9 Strict Fast

10 7:00 pm Archangel Michael Feast and Honors Banquet at Annunciation Cathedral, Atlanta

11 8th Sunday of St. Luke No Services in PTC Archangel Michael Feast and Honors Weekend at Annunciation Cathedral, Atlanta 8:00 am Orthros 9:30 am Hierarchical Divine Liturgy

12 5:00 pm December Newsletter Article Submission Deadline 5:00 pm Boxing of Baked Goods for Fall Pastry Sale

13 5:00 pm Boxing of Baked Goods for Fall Pastry Sale (if needed)

14 Fr. George will offer Orthros and Divine Liturgy at Archangel Michael Chapel, Metropolis of Atlanta 8:00 am Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy

15 Nativity Fast Begins 6:30 pm Choir Practice Fish/Wine/Oil Allowed

16 Fr. George will offer the Divine Liturgy at Archangel Michael Chapel, Metropolis of Atlanta 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 3:00-6:00 pm Fall Pastry Sale Pick-up at Church Nativity Fast Wine/Oil Allowed

17 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fall Pastry Sale Pick-up at Church 9:30 - 11:00 am Religious Education Collaboration Meeting Nativity Fast Fish/Wine/Oil Allowed

18 9th Sunday of St. Luke 7:45 am Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:30 am General Parish Assembly 12:00 pm Philoptochos Mtg./Service Project/Angel Tree (No Religious Ed. Classes} Nativity Fast Fish/Wine/Oil Allowed

19 Nativity Fast Fish/Wine/Oil Allowed

20 Eve of Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos 5:00 pm Great Vespers 5:45 pm Divine Liturgy 7:00 pm Community Dinner (Fish/Wine/Oil Allowed)

21 Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos (celebrated on the Eve of the Feast, 11/20) Nativity Fast Fish/Wine/Oil Allowed

22 Thanksgiving Day Fr. George will offer the Divine Liturgy at Archangel Michael Chapel, Metropolis of Atlanta 9:00 am Divine Liturgy

23 Nativity Fast Strict Fast


25 13th Sunday of St. Luke 7:45 am Orthros 9:00 am Divine Liturgy 10:15 am Coffee Fellowship 10:45 am Religious Education Classes 12:00 pm Let’s Eat, Broadway Diner, Fayetteville (See p.7) Nativity Fast Fish/Wine/Oil Allowed



28 Nativity Fast Strict Fast

29 Feast of St. Andrew, the First Called 5:00 pm Great Vespers 5:45 pm Divine Liturgy 7:00 pm Community Dinner (Fish/Wine/Oil Allowed) Nativity Fast

30 Nativity Fast Wine/Oil Allowed

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