Church Announcements and Notices

	*Updated:* *08/01/2010* This page is for various announcements and notices from our featured Churches. Churches may submit their announcements directly to: info@orthodoxnorth.net Aug Feasts and Name's Days: Aug 1st - Dormition Fast begins Aug 2nd - Blessed Basil Fool for Christ Aug 6th - Holy Transfiguration Aug 8th - St. Emilian the Confessor Aug 9th - Venerable Herman of Alaska Aug 10th - Lawrence Fool for Christ Aug 13th - St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Aug 15th - Dormition of the Theotokos (Falling asleep of the Mother of God) Aug 20th - Prophet Samuel Aug 21st - Apostle Thaddeus Aug 23rd - Irenaeus of Lyons Aug 25th - Apostle Titus Aug 28th - Venerable Moses the Ethiopian Aug 29th - Beheading of John the Baptist Aug 30th - Sts. Alexander, John & Paul of Constantinople
08/01/2010 - From St. Simon's in Ironwood: Fr. Mark Hagan is now serving the Divine Liturgy on the first and third Sundays of each month at 4:00 p.m. "Typika" prayer services are served by Robin Schneider on all other Sundays at 10:00 a.m. The Church is located at 226 W. Harding (between Douglas and Greenbush Streets) in Ironwood. Further information may be obtained at (906) 932-0674.
	08/01/2010 - From St. Mary's in Cornucopia, Wisconsin: Services are in English every Sunday at 10:30 am, Reader Service or Divine Liturgy. From April through November, there is some type of service every Sunday at 10:30. Divine Liturgy is served monthly by Fr. Ted Wojcik. Contact Information: George Lazorik at (715) 742-3409. Visit the Church website
FEATURES and RESOURCES! Fr. Anthony opens his new Church, St John's Chrysoston, Fort Wayne: See photos on Fr. Anthony's page. Also, follow the link to St. John's website for many photos, before - during - and after construction. * * * * Get Serious: Who Ever Said Christianity Was Nice? The Church's Stand on Contemporary Culture by Peter and Helen Evans "They are topics that many times we avoid discussing: war, abortion, genetic engineering, animal rights, welfare, and euthanasia. However, we all think about these and frequently wonder what our stance should be. Now, you can Get Serious with authors Peter and Helen Evans. In discussions with experts from different faiths, thoughtful people will finally get the answers to the questions plaguing their hearts and minds. With intriguing questions and thought-provoking answers, Peter, Helen, and their interviewees take readers through every tough topic honestly seeking the truth and not trying to push a certain opinion. Every discussion provides examples, thorough coverage, and insight into the church's viewpoint, cutting away the niceties to get to the heart of the issue. Now is the time to Get Serious. After all, Who Ever Said Christianity Was Nice?" 168 pages - $12.99 (paperback) Orders may be placed at http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore This item usually ships within 7 to 10 days (though it can take a few days longer if additional copies need to be manufactured). Also available through Amazon.com	*Living in God's Creation* *Orthodox Perspectives On Ecology* by Elizabeth Theokritoff Few realize how ecological the vision of Orthodox Christianity really is. Yet it portrays creation as an epiphany of God, and the human person as a workshop of unity, a connecting link uniting creation and Creator. This lofty ideal is to be achieved at a very practical level: we are to manifest our love for God, for other people, and for the world, through "the right use of material things." To communicate this vision, Elizabeth Theokritoff draws on ancient sources - the Fathers, the liturgy, and saints' lives - on modern commentators, and on practical examples from our lived experience. She presents fresh wisdom and insight into Orthodox tradition in a way that is both accessible and relevant to theologians and non-theologians. The thematic arrangement makes it a convenient resource for teachers. It is compelling reading, and demonstrates that environmental concerns have deep roots in Christian tradition. *Elizabeth Theokritoff is an independent scholar and freelance* theological translator from Greek. She holds a doctorate in theology from Oxford. ISBN 9780881413380 266 pages Price: US $19.00 To read an excerpt and see the Table of Contents, please click on this link: http://www.svspress.com/product_info.php?products_id=4052. Orders may be placed at http://www.svspress.com/.
	08/01/2010 - From St. Mary's in Iron Mountain: Come visit our new website and see our new soccer pavilion. REGULAR SERVICES: Matins every Sunday at 9:00AM Divine Liturgy every Sunday at 10:00AM Vespers every Saturday at 5:30PM Confessions every Saturday at 6:30PM Please contact the Church for Festal schedules: (906) 772-3772 or office@imorthodox.org
08/01/2010 - From St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church in Hibbing: REGULAR SERVICES Divine Liturgy every Sunday at 10:00AM Vespers every Saturday at 6:00PM Bible Study every Wednesday at 6:30PM HOLY DAY SERVICES Divine Liturgy, 9:00AM (weekdays) 10:00AM (Saturdays) Contact Information: Fr. Alexander Zerajic Parish Priest (218) 263-5473 (office) (218) 263-5027 (parish) website: http://stmichael-soc.org
	08/01/2010 - From St. Mary's in Duluth: HALL RENTAL: St Mary Orthodox Catholic Church, 5907 Grand Avenue, Duluth, has hall available for rent. Bridal showers, birthdays, small wedding receptions, anniversaries, whatever your needs. Seating for approximately 100 at tables. Kitchen available. Call (218) 624-0202 for more information. Please contact the Church for the Liturgical Schedule at: (218) 624-0202
08/01/2010 - From St. George's in Duluth: Divine Liturgy is celebrated weekly on Sundays at 10:00 am. Vespers are Saturdays at 6:00 pm. Please contact the Church for special Feast day schedules at (218) 626 - 1856.	\
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