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PEACE AND GRACE!
Sts. Barbara and Juliana, commemorated on 17 December/8 Kiahk
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"True fasting lies is rejecting evil, holding one’s tongue, suppressing one’s hatred, and banishing one’s lust, evil words, lying, and betrayal of vows."
-St. Basil the Great
FOR YOUR EDIFICATION
St. Nicholas and the Meaning of Christmas
SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK
Saturday: Children's Hymns Class (5 years old - Jr. High): 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Vespers & Midnight Praise: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: Divine Liturgy: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
LAST CHANCE FOR RETREAT REGISTRATION
Our second annual family retreat is officially scheduled for January 12th through 14th, and this is the LAST CHANCE to register! It will be at the Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook, CA. If you missed it last year, don't make the mistake again! Sign up here! FAQ here
HELP WITH CHURCH CONSTRUCTION
Construction on the parish has begun! Last week, people helped haul nearly 5 tons of material, but there's still lots to be done! As clean up begins this week, please consider helping out. Contact Taunt Nadra to help with clean up this week. To offer other construction help, and to receive email updates on construction needs, please email Bishoy Said.
FATHER DANIEL HABIB VISIT
Father Daniel Habib will be visiting our church and staying in San Diego December 23rd through January 1st. To schedule time for a visitation or to speak with him, please email him.
NATIVITY FAST
November 25th marked the first day of the "Little Fast," also known as the Nativity Fast. Fasting is not just about changing ingredients; it should be a real spiritual discipline with goals. I encourage each of you to take the discipline seriously and to consult with your spiritual father for an appropriate prescription for your fasting period, as well as what spiritual disciplines to partake of during this blessed time. May the Lord bless this fast for all of us and let it be a source of fruit to all of us. -Abouna Antony
SERVING ORPHANS AND WIDOWS MINISTRY
We are planning a trip to an orphanage in Mexico with a Christian organization called Serving Orphans and Widows. The trip is planned for January 20th to Tijuana, Mexico and will cost between $20-40 for transportation. You must have a valid passport to join. The deadline for joining is January 5th. If you are unable to join us, a monetary donation or a donation of clothing, toys, or household supplies would be very appreciated. All of us can take part of this wonderful opportunity! Please contact Sarah Michael with any questions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, VISITATIONS & CONFESSIONS
Please let us know if you have any upcoming important events for us to share with our fellow congregants. Special events are best shared amongst our family, and we encourage you to share your special news with us. In addition, if you would like to schedule a time for a visit or confession with Father Antony Paul, please email him or approach him after the Liturgy on Sunday.
FOOD & CLEAN-UP
To sign up to bring food for the agape meal on Sundays, please fill in the weekly spreadsheet available HERE. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the church clean on Sundays after the Divine Liturgy. Please consider this important expression of stewardship.