St. Mary’s Holy Assumption Orthodox Church

141 Den Road

Stamford, CT 06903

Rectory 203-329-9933

www.stmaryofstamford.org

December 17, 2017

Epistle Collossians3:4-11

Gospel Luke 14: 16-24

Coffee Hour

Dec. 17 Alexandria Lanuk ( Nativity Fast)

Dec. 24 Irma Rubino and Tina Crouch (Nativity Fast)

Dec. 25 Christmas -- Church Council

Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve  Volunteers needed

Church Services

Sat., Dec. 23 Vespers 6PM  

Sun., Dec. 24 Divine Liturgy at 10AM

Sun. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services at 5PM followed by the traditional holy supper.  See Natasha Kuznetsov if you are planning to attend.

Mon. Dec. 25 Nativity of Our Lord… Divine Liturgy at 10AM

Christmas wreaths and poinsettias

Our Church will be beautifully adorned with wreaths on the windows and pointsettias.Envelopes are available at the desk for your offerings. Please be as generous as you can.

The sidewalk project is almost completed. This project will  cost $15,000. We have already received $10,000 in donations.  Any donations to defray the cost will be gladly accepted and greatly appreciated.

Choir Christmas Concert

The members of the church choir and others under the direction of Irina Lvovskiy will present a Christmas Concert after coffee hour on Christmas Day.  Everyone is welcome to come to this beautiful performance.

We need men to hang wreaths on outside windows today after services if weather permits.

Also we need people to put up tree in the church by Sat., Dec. 23. See Barbara if you can help.