Brothers and Sisters,
Greetings in the Name of the Lord.
Lots of folks have been asking lots of questions about the topics we’ve been discussing in our Fall Theological Seminar. So, to make that process even easier, we’ve summarized many of those questions in a document that is attached to this week’s newsletter. Just check out “Frequently Asked Questions About Our What’s Next Program” and, if you don’t see your question on that list, let us know so we can get you an answer.
Our Calendar
Fasting Days
Wednesday, September 28 and Friday, September 30
Daily Services
Monday, September 26 to Friday, September 30
Orthros 5am
Vespers 5pm
It’s generally a good idea to check the day before to make sure that the service will be offered; sometimes pastoral situations require a change of plans, and the service cannot be offered on that particular day).
The Hours
Seth Hart will be back at the online chanter’s stand offering the Hours and stream them to Zoom. The schedule is below:
First Hour, 6:45 a.m.
Third Hour, 8:45 a.m.
Sixth Hour, 11:45 a.m.
Ninth Hour, 3:45 p.m.
Please see the emailed newsletter for login information.
St. John Trapeza Readings
Also, Fr. Andrew, Matthew Groh, and Seth Hart are now broadcasting The St. John Trapeza Readings on Telegram every weekday at 12:00 p.m. The session starts with a short prayer, followed by a 20 minute reading. The first book they are reading is The Life in Christ by St. Nicholas Cabasilas.
If you would like to listen in, use this link to join the Telegram link shared in the emailed version of the newsletter.
Tuesday, September 27
Orthodoxy 101 7pm
Please see the login details in the emailed version of the newsletter to join Zoom meeting
Wednesday, September 28
The Fall Theological Seminar 7pm
Please see the login details in the emailed version of the newsletter to join Zoom meeting
Saturday, October 1
St. Thomas School 4 pm
Great Vespers at 6 pm
Sunday, October 2
The Second Sunday of St. Luke
Orthros at 8am
Church School at 8:15 a.m.
Liturgy 10am
Fellowship Hour at Noon
Youth Church School at 12:15pm
Since this is the first Sunday of the month, it is Blessing Sunday. So, if you’re going to be traveling during October or if you have icons, prayer ropes, and crosses to be blessed, just show up at the chanter’s stand after liturgy for those prayers. But the first Sunday of the month is also Claim Your Stuff Sunday. That means you need to check the Lost and Found Box in the kitchen, because it will all go to Goodwill after Fellowship Hour is over.
ST THOMAS SCHOOL
On Saturday, October 1, Baker Galloway will lead the discussion of Chapter Eight, pgs. 11-129 in Volume Two, “God in The Works of The Eastern Church Fathers”.
In order to participate online, send an email to remote.meetings@theforerunner.org by this coming Thursday, September 29. You will also need to keep your camera on during the session.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
This past Sunday, we made a number of people catechumens: Austin D. and Andrew and Amy V. along with their children Bethany, Ezra, Ruth, and Micahel. Please introduce yourselves to Austin and the V. and let them know that you will be praying for them as they prepare to be fully received into the Church.
Fall Theological Seminar
Here’s the schedule of topics for the rest of the Fall Theological Seminar. Remember, we’re focusing on how each aspect of our life together connects to the Divine Liturgy. That means each and every topic is important, so please do your best to join us in person or online.
Wednesday, Sept 28 Landscaping and Parking
Wednesday, Oct 5 Fellowship Hour
Wednesday, Oct 12 Music
Wednesday, Oct 19 Church School and Adult Education
Wednesday, Oct 26 Offices, Work Spaces, Storage
Wednesday, Nov 2 The Chapel and The Temple
Wednesday, Nov 9 Iconography
We’re also talking about next steps in our building program and we want to hear from everyone. To make that easier, Fredrick L. and Matt H. have created a link that you can share your comments that was shared in the emailed version of this newsletter.
Of course, you can also talk to Baker Galloway, Mike Brown, Will Hampton, or Father Aidan Wilcoxson in person or contact any of those folks via email.
OUR MOMENT OF GRACE AND COURTESY
There are any number of reasons why people find themselves in the narthex and kitchen during liturgy. Some people have children that they need to calm. Some people have coffee hour responsibilities. Some people have social phobias. Some people get tired. However, if you do end up in the narthex or kitchen during liturgy, we ask that you continue to participate in the service by remaining as quiet as possible. You can listen to the service over the sound system in those areas. So, even if you can't be in the nave, you can still help us all maintain our focus during the liturgy.
Things That Make Priests Happy
Baptizing Seraphina W.; making Andrew, Amy, Bethany, Ezra, Ruth, and Michael V. and Austin D. catechumens; talking with Robbie T. and Bob H. about all those games of Monopoly we never finished; agreeing, with Rene G. that “few people want to be saints, but everybody is trying to lose weight”; looking for that autographed copy of Contra Celsum; visiting with Kyle D. about his knowledge of prison food and having him ask, “This isn’t going to end up in the newsletter, is it?”; admiring Isaac C.’s Spiderman costume and thinking his dad really needs one just like it for Christmas; driving west on Park Street and passing a coyote who was headed east.
an unworthy priest,
aidan
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