Welcome to Saint Olympia Orthodox Christian Church

We need Coffee Hour and Church Cleaning Volunteers!

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o One of our parishioners, Patrick Rogers, needs a ride from St. Regis Falls for the Pascha midnight service. He will need a ride back on Sunday, following the Paschal Vespers. Please let Father know if you can do it.

o Norwood resident Bill Hull is looking for weekly rides to Potsdam to buy groceries and go to the bank. You can contact him at 315-353-5028 or 315-386-8287 to coordinate.

o Someone to bake the Artos bread for Pascha. This bread represents the Risen Christ in our midst. It is blessed on Pascha night and stays in the Church during Bright Week, before being distributed.

o A few volunteers to help keep the Church spick and span during Holy Week/Pascha. After the Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday morning services may be good times to clean.

o We have several projects that are “flood recovery adjacent,” for which we can use funding. This includes bringing several things “up to code,” like the stairs and electrical, and other improvements. Please consider making a special Paschal donation.

NORWOOD FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: There is a special need for canned fruits and veggies. See the box in the side room.

Prayers for:

Marina, Raphael, Roxanne, Juliana carrying twins, Matthew, Donna, Michael, Eric, Melinda, Torrey; newly departed Gary; our building restoration; Mother Sophronia + icons.

SAFETY – Please steer clear of work zones in the basement and outside the church.

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PRAYER FOR BASEMENT RESTORATION

Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.-Psalm 126 (127)

We give thanks unto Thee, O God, for all the good Thou hast done for Thy servants at this holy mission. Continue Thy mercy toward Thine unworthy servants, and guide us in the reconstruction of this fellowship hall, that we may be faithful stewards of the generous benefactions entrusted to us, and that these gifts may be multiplied in this village and throughout Thy world.

Grant us wisdom and discernment as we restore functionality to this blessed space. Guide the minds and hands of all who labor here; grant them peace and protection, that their work may be accomplished unto Thy glory. Make this hall a blessing for generations to come a place of nourishment, connection, and refuge, sheltering all Thy people from the storms of this world.

For unto Thee is due all glory, honor, and worship, to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

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NOTE:

The Parish needs Building Maintenance volunteers. Contact Father if you are interested.

We encourage you to bring a dish or another item to share during fellowship. If you would like to sponsor a meal after Liturgy, please sign up here or on the list at Church.

Fr. Gregory will hear confessions following evening services, before morning services (before the Hours is preferable) and also by appointment.

Every Friday at 9:45am for an Akathist and children’s activities.

What’s Your Ministry? (whatsyourministry.org) is a new online resource hub designed to help parishes and families reflect on their unique callings, find clergy-vetted tools for youth and young adult ministry, and connect with others doing this work throughout the Church.

It is a hub of vetted resources from across all canonical jurisdictions and includes curated resources, ministry stories, and practical tools, with additional courses and events being added over time.

St. Olga’s Closet is a newly founded organization which provides assistance to seminarians of St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary and their families by means of clothing, baby supplies, housewares, etc.

For more information, and especially if you wish to make donations of goods to St. Olga’s Closet, please email stolgascloset@gmail.com; or call 240-606-3398.  Follow St. Olga’s Closet on Facebook by clicking here. 

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