Vesper Service, Sunday March 14 at 6 pm - An incredible gift will be given to our Church - 03/01/10
Glory to Jesus Christ!
We will be holding a joint Sunday Lenten Vespers Service with our sister parish Sts. Mary Magdalene and Markella at our parish on Sunday, March 14th, (4th Sunday of Great Lent) at 6pm.
At that time, the pastor of Sts. Mary Magdalene and Markella, Fr. Manuel Burdusi, will be presenting a gift to Four Evangelists on behalf of his parish - Relics of our own Patron Saints, the Four Holy Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Parish Council Meeting - 02/23/10
Parish Council Meeting Tonight!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 7:30 pm
in the Church Hall
Everyone is welcome to attend
Annual Parish Meeting - New Date 2/21/10 - 02/06/10
Our Annual Parish Meeting will be held Sunday, February 21st following Divine Liturgy. Please make every effort to attend and help our mission grow in Harford County.
Sunday Services Canceled and Annual Parish Meeting Postponed - 02/06/10
Due to the inclement weather and unsafe traveling conditions, Sunday services are canceled for February 7, 2010. Please join us next Sunday, February 14 for Divine Liturgy and Forgiveness Vespers.
The Annual Meeting rescheduled from February 7 has been moved to Sunday, February 21, 2010 following Divine Liturgy. Please make every effort to attend the Annual Parish Meeting.
Please be safe as you dig yourself out. Take care, and may God bless you.
with love in Christ, frGregory
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Vespers Canceled - 2/6/10 - 02/06/10
Glory to Jesus Christ!
I pray that you are all safe and warm on this snowy morning. If you are not, or are in any pressing need, please do not hesitate to contact your parish family for assistance.
Unfortunately, we are forced to cancel Great Vespers this evening Saturday, February 6. A decision on tomorrow’s Services, and our rescheduled Annual Parish Meeting, will be forthcoming later today.
Have fun in the snow, take care, and may God bless you.
Our Annual Meeting is will be held Sunday, February 7th following Divine Liturgy. Please make evey effort to attend and help our mission grow in Harford County.
Please note that we will also be having a Potluck Fundraiser that day, and, as it will be Meatfare Sunday, it is the last day that we eat meat until Pascha.
Due to the inclement weather and unsafe traveling conditions, Sunday services are canceled for January 31st and our Annual Meeting is also being postponed for one week, and will be held next Sunday, February 7th.
Please note that we will also be having a Potluck Fundraiser that day, and, as it will be Meatfare Sunday, it is the last day that we eat meat until Pascha.
Please be safe tomorrow as you dig yourself out. Take care, and may God bless you.
with love in Christ, frGregory
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January Parish Council Meeting - 1/13/2010 - 01/01/10
The monthly Parish Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at 7:30 pm. All parishioners are encouraged to attend. Please make every effort to be there.
Thanks to your efforts this past weekend,
over 40 hygiene kits are now on their way to IOCC for onward
distribution to those in need. Thank you for the love and generosity
you are showing to those who suffer, nearby and far away.
Greetings in the Lord. We are now aware of both the magnitude of the tragedy that has occurred in Haiti and the tremendous difficulties in getting aid and relief to the needy. Each of us is called through our Christian vocation to help our brothers and sisters who suffer. In this case, we offer this help through prayer and material aid. In addition to prayer (as Church, as families, as individuals), Four Evangelists' parish will participate in the effort to help the suffering in Haiti.
Blessing of Water - Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 01/09/10
Christ is Baptized!
I hope you are all well. I wanted to remind you that,
as we are currently in the midst of the Feast of Theophany, we will be serving
the Great Blessing of the Water, Sunday, January 10, 2010, toward the end of the Divine Liturgy-
please bring with you containers suitable for bringing home some Holy Water
afterwards (jars tend to work best). I believe that the younger kids will
be decorating bottles during their church school class, so, if you have a
bottle, please bring it in (and give it to the kids to decorate, if you like).
I look forward to worshiping with you all, tonight and tomorrow.
Take care, God bless.
with love in Christ,
frGregory
Holy Chrismation of Judy Yant - 01/02/10
Please join us for the
service of Holy Chrismation on Sunday, January 3, 2010 as we welcome Judy Yant into the fold of
the Holy Orthodox Church. The Holy Chrismation service, a sacrament, will replace the
morning's Matins service.
Tonight - Update -Christmas Eve Holy Supper - 12/22/09
We will have a Potluck Holy Supper at 5:30 pm on Thursday, December 24, 2009, at the Church as we prepare for the Nativity Eve Grand Compline Service (starting at 7 pm).
So far 37 people are attending and everyone is welcome. Please email Lia, to let her know if you plan on attending. A suggested menu and further information can be found here>>
When you RSVP, please send some information about how you and your family have celebrated Christmas Eve, some of your family traditions and favorite foods for the Nativity season. Hopefully, we can gather everyone's traditions, foods and memories to discuss at the Holy Supper.
Bring a food from your family’s Christmas tradition
Write a few words about your family’s Christmas traditions that we could include in a commemorative booklet featuring the various backgrounds of our parish.
Stay for the beautiful and moving Grand Compline service at 7:00 pm
Please note that Services scheduled for Sunday, December 12, 2009 have been canceled due to the winter storm. On the bright side, the heat in the church has been repaired and is working, so, when we can get back in, it will be warm.
Please be safe.
Take care, and may God bless you.
with love in Christ,
frGregory
INCLEMENT WEATHER - Vespers Canceled. - 12/19/09
Vesper services for Saturday, December 19, 2009 have been canceled due to the inclement weather. Snowfall is expected to exceed 24 inches and driving is treacherous. Check back at this web site for any other weather-related announcements.
The children's visit to the nursing home is also postponed until one or two weeks from December 20th.
Wednesday (12/16/09) Bible Study moved to Sunday - 12/16/09
Tonight's (12/16) Bible Study has been moved to Sunday, December 27, 2009 following Divine Liturgy. See the calendar for details.
Revised Bible Study Dates - 12/16/09
Bible study has been moved to Sundays, as a part of the Adult Education classes, during coffee hour. Check the calendar for Adult Education / Bible Study dates. The change in dates has been made to better fit into the them participant's schedules. Contact Father Gregory with any questions or concerns.
The Sisterhood fellowship Ladies Night Out location has been moved to the Klopcic home at 1508 Whistler Road, Bel Air, MD 21015.
If anyone would like directions,
please contact Mary at 410-510-0022. Also, this number is good for anyone who may
need to get in touch with us on Friday.
Also, if there are any others
who cannot come due to lack of childcare, please bring your children
along and they can join Mary's in the basement watching movies while we
fellowship. Give her a heads up if you have that
need.
Parish Council Meeting Postponed - 12/01/09
The December Parish Council Meeting has been moved to Sunday, December 6, 2009, following Divine Liturgy. All parishioners are encouraged to attend.
Please make every effort to attend.
Be involved. Make a difference.
Help Needed - Saturday, November 28 - 11/27/09
Glory
to Jesus Christ!
Just a reminder that we are meeting at the church at 11:00 am on Saturday to
setup our Christmas tree in preparation for the tree-trimming following Divine
Liturgy on Sunday. If you have some time to spare in this busy holiday season,
please join us and beautify our temple in preparation for the Nativity.
In
Christ,
Alex
Krowzow
11/29 Choir Rehearsal Rescheduled - 11/25/09
There will be no choir rehearsal after Liturgy and Church School on Sunday, November 29, 2009. We will meet on Monday, November 31 at 7:30 PM at the Klopcic's instead, and hopefully sing a little after St. Nicholas's visit on December 6th.
Thanks to all those who have been working hard to learn the Christmas carols and the music for the Christmas services!
Blessings,
Peggy
Rescheduled Church School - 11/22/09
Church School - Rescheduled
Please be sure to have your children in Church School on Sunday, November 29 as we will be studying the "God is with us". This is the lesson originally schedule for last week. Also let your teacher know if you cannot attend, so they can plan. Check the Church School page for upcoming classes and events.
Due to an urgent pastoral matter, Bible Study has been canceled tonight and will resume as normally scheduled in our calendar. Sorry for any inconvenience. God Bless you.
Father Gregory
Saturday, November 14 - Church School Meeting - 11/13/09
A meeting of the Church School teachers, Father Gregory and anyone else interested will start at 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Church hall.
We will discuss the schedule for the rest of 2009 and plan the next topic for 2010. Please make an effort to attend. to the Church School page >>
March 20 & 21 , 2010 Wonder-working Icon Visits Pennsylvania
Athonite Icon visits Pennsylvania "She Who Is Quick To Hear" from St. Tikhon's Monastery
Saturday, March 20, 2010 and Sunday, March 21, 2010 ____________________ St. Herman Orthodox Church 1855 Middletown Road (Rt. 352) Gradyville (Glen Mills), PA 19039 http//:StHermansOCA.org 610-459-5310
Lenten Retreat will be given by the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation on Saturday, March 20th, 2010 from 9:00 AM –3:30PM followed by a
concert by Eikona, the nationally renowned Orthodox chanting trio.
The
retreat is led by Rev. Theodore Dorrance speaking on “The Greatest Love
Story Ever Told: The Depth of God’s Love and Our Response.”
Cost: $30
per person for retreat and concert.
Location: The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation 24 W. Preston St. Baltimore, MD www.goannun.org
Registration: by March 10th.
Information or to obtain registration forms: please call Jeanne Tsakalos at 410-252-6021.
Help with the Potluck Supper Following Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
The Sisterhood of Saint Olympia is coordinating dinners to break the fast following each Pre-Sanctified Liturgy at the Church hall.
Youth from Baltimore-area Orthodox parishes are invited to form teams of 3-5 players to compete. Let us encourage all of our children to join our Sunday School’s teams- we did very well at last year’s competition!
2/21/10 -Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers in Harford County
The Annual Metropolitan Baltimore Area Orthodox Churches’ Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers will be celebrated at:
Saints Mary Magdalene and Markella Greek Orthodox Church 3714-16 Dublin Road Darlington MD 21034 410-836-9754
Sunday, February 21st at 6:00 PM
A reception is to follow. As the only other Orthodox Church in Harford County, we should have a very strong presence at this Service- please make every effort to attend.
Charitable Outreach Tour of a Homeless Shelter
Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Join our Charitable Outreach Chairwoman as we visit a shelter in Harford County and explore opportunities to help those less fortunate in our community. This tour is not a commitment to volunteering, but a tour is necessary before deciding -- both the Shelter and us -- to volunteer. Prayerfully consider this opportunity and take the tour.
Blessings to all of you and your families.
With love in Christ Jesus,
Thank you all for working so hard, especially during the major storms these past two weeks, to continue to assemble materials for the IOCC Haiti relief effort at Four Evangelists. Thanks to your efforts, another 47 Hygiene Kits (two boxes' worth!) were assembled and will be on their way this week to the IOCC distribution center. This brings our total contribution thus far to over 90 kits. We still need nail files/clippers and toothbrushes to round out our remaining supplies, and will complete the rest of the kits once we have enough of those items.
Thank you for your continued mercy, support and compassion for those who suffer, nearby and far away.
A Nativity Greeting from the Orthodox Christian Mission Center
Christ is Born! Glorify Him!
The staff, volunteers and board members of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) hope that you are having a blessed Christmas and Theophany. As we celebrate the Nativity of our Lord, we are grateful for all of the prayer and financial support you have offered over the years. We look forward to the coming year and to the doors God is opening for the sharing of the Gospel. May God do great things in and through each of us in this time as we celebrate the birth of Emmanuel, God With Us, and as we seek to share His saving love with the whole world! May those who have never heard the Gospel in their own language hear in 2010! Show us Your Theophany, Oh Lord!
The location has been moved to the Klopcic home (1508 Whistler Road,Bel Air, MD 21015).
News From our Parish Neighbors and Friends
Orthodox Christian Mission Center News
The list of the OCMC 2010 Mission
Teams is complete, and we need your help to get the word out! The Orthodox Christian Mission Center helps the Orthodox faithful of
North America answer their call to make disciples of all nations. The
programs of the OCMC work together to proclaim the fullness of the
Christian faith, raise up and support clergy around the world, and to
help the Church to be the Church to Her own people. Click to learn more
about the following OCMC programs.OCMC Teams are an opportunity to change lives and to have your life changed in return! If you would like more information about Mission Teams, please contact OCMC at (904)
829-5132 or teams@ocmc.org.
Share in a Journey of Faith!
Holy Cross Orthodox Church, Linthicum, MD, is hosting a Nativity
Fast Retreat featuring the noted Orthodox author and speaker Matthew Gallatin (www.matthewgallatin.org) on Friday
evening and Saturday, December 4 & 5.
Matthew's main focus will be on
"This Orthodox Life" in 4 talks ("My Journey", "What
it means to be Orthodox", "The Sacramental Life",
"Evangelism St Seraphim Style")
Cost is $15 per person (includes
continental breakfast and lunch and is payable at the door), although there is no
charge for Friday evening.
For more information, including a fuller
description of the subjects to be covered, and for registration, please visit:
The location has been moved to the Klopcic home (1508 Whistler Road,Bel Air, MD 21015).
OCMC Nativity Greeting
A Nativity Greeting from the Orthodox Christian Mission Center
Christ is Born! Glorify Him!
The staff, volunteers and board members of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) hope that you are having a blessed Christmas and Theophany. As we celebrate the Nativity of our Lord, we are grateful for all of the prayer and financial support you have offered over the years. We look forward to the coming year and to the doors God is opening for the sharing of the Gospel. May God do great things in and through each of us in this time as we celebrate the birth of Emmanuel, God With Us, and as we seek to share His saving love with the whole world! May those who have never heard the Gospel in their own language hear in 2010! Show us Your Theophany, Oh Lord!
2/21/10 -Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers in Harford County
The Annual Metropolitan Baltimore Area Orthodox Churches’ Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers will be celebrated at:
Saints Mary Magdalene and Markella Greek Orthodox Church 3714-16 Dublin Road Darlington MD 21034 410-836-9754
Sunday, February 21st at 6:00 PM
A reception is to follow. As the only other Orthodox Church in Harford County, we should have a very strong presence at this Service- please make every effort to attend.
Youth from Baltimore-area Orthodox parishes are invited to form teams of 3-5 players to compete. Let us encourage all of our children to join our Sunday School’s teams- we did very well at last year’s competition!
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY for our Mission Parish Community every day, that, by the grace of God, His Church may grow and become fully established, for the sanctification and salvation of souls, and that He may be worshiped and glorified in an Orthodox manner in Northern Maryland.
