Welcome to Saint Olympia Orthodox Christian Church

We need Coffee Hour and Church Cleaning Volunteers!

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People are always welcome to beautify the church with flowers. There are plenty of vases in the side room. If anyone would like to donate Mother’s Day carnations for distribution this Sunday, please let Father know.

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

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

Prayers for:

Marina, Tom, Roxanne, Juliana carrying twins, Matthew, Eric, Will, Carina, Roxanne, Donna, Melinda, Abbe, John, Trey, Frank, Patrick; Michael, Jennifer, and Vincent preparing for illumination; departed: +Sam; our building restoration; Mother Sophronia + iconography work.

Begins May 7th at 6 PM - 7:15 PM; meets every non-Book-Club-Thursday at St. Olympia Church.

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.

Fr. Gregory will hear confessions on Saturday, after morning Liturgy and before Vespers, beginning at 4:30 PM.

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.

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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