Fr. George Alexson - Presiding Priest Contact Us		February Services  Date      Day    Time     Service    February 2nd Presentation of Christ        Thursday        8:45 AM 10:00 AM     Orthros Divine Liturgy   February 5th Godparents Sunday   Sunday   8:45 AM 10:00 AM   Orthros Divine Liturgy   February 10th St. Haralambos   Friday   8:45 AM 10:00 AM   Orthros Divine Liturgy   February 18th Saturday of Souls   Saturday   8:45 AM 10:00 AM   Orthros Divine Liturgy   February 25th Saturday of Souls   Saturday   8:45 AM 10:00 AM   Orthros Divine Liturgy   February 27th Lent Begins   Monday   7:00 PM   Great Compline   February 29th   Wednesday   7:00 PM   Pre-Sanctified Liturgy                   *Note on Partaking of Holy Communion at evening Liturgy: Please keep in mind and practice the rule of abstaining from any drink or food from noon until Communion is offered when participating in Holy Communion at evening Liturgy. Those who are ill or on medications are not required to observe this rule strictly. However, even they should abstain at least an hour or two before the beginning of Liturgy. Godparents Sunday - February 5th: The role of godparent is extremely important for us in the Orthodox Church. Together with parents, godparents are responsible for the spiritual upbringing and well-being of the children they sponsor at baptism. Godparents are expected to take an active, ongoing interest in the life of the child for whom they recited the Creed and confessed faith in Christ as our Lord and Savior. They are expected to provide an example of commitment to Christ and the Church that will inspire their godchildren to imitate. We encourage all our children to invite their godparents to Church this Sunday, to participate with them in the Liturgy and, if prepared, to partake of Holy Communion together. If a godparent is not available, the godchild should light a candle for him/her and remember to pray for the godparent (if a godparent is deceased, the godchild should be encouraged to light a candle and pray as well). We look forward to welcoming all our children and godparents this Sunday! The Sacrament of Confession: Fr. George is available on request for Confession. Please contact him by phone (703-314-6421) or e-mail (frgeorgeandrew@gmail.com).   Introduction To The Orthodox Faith - Part II This class is designed for those who want to examine the essential teachings, traditions and spiritual life of the Orthodox Church. It is required for all who are interested in embracing the Faith. Orthodox faithful who want to renew their knowledge of the Faith are also encouraged to attend. The class will meet at the Church and be guided by Fr. George A. Alexson, Presiding Priest on the following Wednesday evenings: January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 7 and 14. Class will begin at 7:00 PM and conclude at 8:15PM. January 25: The Ascetic Life; Between Spiritual illness and health February 1: Introduction to the Symbol of Faith and the Mysteries of the Church February 8: Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Chrismation, Holy Eucharist February 15: Sacraments of Healing: Confession and Holy Unction February 22: Sacraments of Service: Priesthood and Marriage March 7: The Communion of Saints and Renewal of the World March 14: "I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come"   "Our Company of Friends" PAREA (our company of friends) got together for the first time! Twelve of our parishioners joined PAREA for a great lunch! We ate and enjoyed each other's company, exchanged stories and laughs, and everyone had a fun, relaxing and wonderful time! We are all looking forward to next month's PAREA! Please know that our PAREA luncheon will always be on the 1st Tuesday of every month at a restaurant of our choice. All of the members of our Community are invited to participate in and enjoy a regular gathering for fellowship, conversation and fun! Let's create some new memories and offer encouragement and support to each other in times of need. Please note that our next luncheon will be on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, at 11:30 am at Delia's (128 Edds Lane, Sterling, VA 20165 - 703-444-1661). Please give Marina a call so we can get an idea of how many people will be joining us! We would love to see you there! Marina Blair (571-969-9234). View Invitation The Light - To Fos New issue of our newsletter, November/December 2011 now avaiable online.
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