St. Mary’s Holy Assumption Orthodox Church

141 Den Road

Stamford, CT 06903

Rectory 203-329-9933

www.stmaryofstamford.org

August 13, 2017

Epistle 2 Peter 1:10-19

Gospel  Matthew 17: 1-9

Today, let us welcome  Fr. Sergey who will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy.

Coffee Hour

Aug. 13, Lana Gregoriev

Aug.20, Special coffee hour hosted by Matushka Anna

Aug. 27 Volunteers needed

Sept. 3 Volunteers needed

Church Services

Mon., Aug. 14 Vespers at 6PM ---Dormition of Holy Theotokos

Tues.,Aug.15 Divine Liturgy at 10AM---Dormitionof Holy Theotokos. On this feast day flowers and herbs are blessed.

Sat., Aug 19, Vespers at 6PM

Sun., Aug. 20, Divine Liturgy at 10AM

Over the past summer weeks, the Sunday collections have been down. Your weekly support even if you are not here on any given Sunday is very important. Bills need to be paid. Please remember to bring your offerings for those Sundays missed whenyou return toChurch.

Father Vladimir will be back on Aug. 14 for Vespers and Divine Liturgy for the Dormition of The Theotokos on Aug. 15. Please continue to keep him in your prayers.

Sunday, Sept. 17  Parish Picnic on church grounds. We are asking the men of the church to help with setting up chairs and tables outside for this event.

Sunday, Sept. 24 Annual Parish Meeting---It is very important for all parishioners and those people who are not official members but attend services regularly, to attend.

Oct. 27, 28, and 29 Troika Fair----This is the most important fundraiser. Much depends on the success of this event. Everyone in the Parish should help in some way to make this a success.

Dec. 25 Christmas Concert under the direction of Irina Lvovsky after coffee hour.

Please mark the dates of these events on your calendar.