January 2004
Glad Tidings
September 2004
Glad Tidings
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September Coffee
Hour Schedule
September 5
***OPEN***
September 12
Church Picnic
September 19
Philoptochos—Elevation of the Cross
September 26
Marina and John Antoniou
V
ACATION
C
HURCH
S
CHOOL
R
AISES
F
UNDS
FOR
P
ROJECT
M
EXICO
Many thanks to the Vacation Church School students and
parishioners for raising $135.65 for Project Mexico!
F
UTURE
C
AMP
D
ATES
A
NNOUNCED
Family Camp is scheduled for October 15-17, 2005. Winter
Camp is scheduled for January 14-16, 2005. Summer Camp
is scheduled for June 12-18, 2005.
G
OLF
O
UTING
The 4th Annual St. George Golf Outing is scheduled for
Sunday, September 19th at Emerald Greens Golf Course. The
cost is $75 per person which includes Green Fees, Cart,
Dinner, and Prizes; Dinner only $20/adult, $10/child.
Proceeds to benefit the Youth Camp Scholarship Fund. To
register or get more information contact Peter Tountas 612-
708-6597.
S
YMPATHIES
AND
P
RAYERS
To custodian Victor Shuran, whose mother Margarita fell
asleep in the Lord and to the family of Clark Smith whose
sister, Mary Ann, fell asleep in the Lord unexpectedly. May
their memory be eternal!
Minnesota Eastern Orthodox
Christian Clergy Association
(MEOCCA)
www.meocca.goarch.org
Cooperative Catechism
FALL 2004—Tuesdays 7:00-9:00PM
DATE TOPIC INSTRUCTOR
September 14 Introduction Fr. Richard Andrews
September 21 God- Holy Trinity Fr. Paul Wesche
September 28 Mankind- Creation, the Fall, Messiah Fr. Jonathan Proctor
October 5 Christ I- Incarnation, Theotokos and Saints Fr. John Mangels
October 12 Christ II- His Work and Teachings Fr. Chris Wojcik
October 19 Church I- Birth, Mission, Structure Fr. John Mangels
October 26 Church II- Councils, Creeds, Bible, and Tradition Fr. Nathan Kroll
November 2 Sacraments I- Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Unction Fr. Paul Wesche
November 9 Sacraments II- Eucharist, Liturgy, Worship, Prayer Fr. Paul Wesche
November 16 Sacraments III- Marriage and Monasticism Fr. John Mangels
November 23 NO CLASS
November 30 The Goal- Second Coming and Living the Christian Life Fr. Richard Andrews
December 7 Conclusion- Orthodoxy in America, Jurisdictions, Q&A Fr. Nathan Kroll
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Glad Tidings
September 2004
September 4th
I Have a Dream—His Eminence Metropolitan PHILIP
The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America in a
recent historical event adopted self-rule. This marked a major achievement
in the vision of Metropolitan Philip, head of the Antiochian Archdiocese.
“This is a new era; this is a new day!” expressed Metropolitan Philipafter
the General Assembly of the Antiochian Archdiocese enthusiastically voted
to adopt self-rule. Join Fr. Chris when he speaks with Metropolitan Philip
about his dream, his vision of the past, present and future of the Antiochian
Orthodox Christian Church and find out what this historical event means to
every Orthodox Christian in America.
September 11th
Remembering 9.11—Fr. Stanley S. Harakas
Have we forgotten? Have we learned from our past? Fr Stanley Harakas
joins Fr. Chris and Emmy to speak about the events that followed 9.11. Fr.
Stanley will further explain what we can do in our everyday lives to stay
connected to the realities of our surrounding world today and how we can
understand the issues of peace and war from an Orthodox Christian
perspective.
September 18th
Purity of Heart in a Sex Saturated Society—Dr. Albert Rossi
Sex sells! Let’s talk about it! Be sure to join Fr. Chris and Emmy when they
speak to Dr. Albert Rossi, when he shares his thoughts on how to maintain a
pure heart in God’s eyes when living in a time when sex sells everything
from chocolate bars to automobiles. Dr Rossi teaches courses in pastoral
theology at Saint Vladimir’s Seminary. He is a member of the SCOBA
Commission on Contemporary Social and Moral Issues. Dr. Rossi has
authored numerous articles on psychology and religion including “Can I
Make a Difference: Christian Family Life Today”
September 25th
Called by God to be stewards—Fr. Anthony Scott and Ron Nicola
Chairman of the Antiochian Archdiocese’s Department of Stewardship
What is stewardship and why is it important to the life of the church? Fr.
Anthony Scott, editor of Good and Faithful Servant, Stewardship in the
Orthodox Church and Ron Nicola, Chairman of the Antiochian Archdiocese
Department of Stewardship will speak to us on this very important part of
Orthodox Christianity that is often overlooked. Join Fr. Chris and Emmy
and learn more about why “Stewardship is truly about being devoted and
totally committed to serve God and His church morally, spiritually,
physically, and financially as an individual and collectively as a family
unit.”
“Come Receive The Light” can be heard
every Saturday in the Twin Cities at
5:00 PM on 980AM KKMS.
Have Faith in What You Listen To!
Programming Note:
“Come Receive The Light” will be aired at 6:00PM on Saturday, September 4th,
while AM 980 brings the Twin Cities live coverage of the State Fair activities.
Church Picnic 2004!
This year’s picnic is from noon to 5:00 PM on
Sunday, September 12th
at Hidden Falls.
The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children (12 and under).
Fun, Games, and Fellowship!