{"id":253,"date":"2013-11-30T16:50:55","date_gmt":"2013-11-30T16:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.constantine-helen.org\/?page_id=253"},"modified":"2019-07-06T14:13:27","modified_gmt":"2019-07-06T14:13:27","slug":"announcements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.constantine-helen.org\/?page_id=253","title":{"rendered":"Monthly Announcements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1.<\/strong>\u00a0Anyone wishing to come to church and is not able to drive,Please<\/strong>\u00a0call to make arrangements to have someone pick you up.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.<\/strong>\u00a0If you, or someone from the parish,\u00a0is in the hospital<\/strong>, for any reason,\u00a0Please<\/strong>\u00a0call Fr.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.<\/strong>\u00a0Anyone wishing to come to church, at any time, to light a candle or for prayer, call with the timeand day to open the doors. The church is available to everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Communion: Only baptized\/ chrismated Orthodox Christians\u00a0<\/strong>who have prepared through Prayer, fasting, alms giving, and recent Confession may receive Communion.\u00a0If you would like To become Orthodox, please see Father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Holy Bread (Antidoron):\u00a0<\/strong>After Communion, those who have received the\u00a0Body & Blood of Christ<\/strong>\u00a0should consume a piece of bread to cleanse the mouth of the holy gifts.\u00a0As the\u00a0Bread is blessed, it should be handled with great care and not be broken or passed around by, Or among the laity. Everyone<\/strong>\u00a0is welcome to come forward at the end of\u00a0Liturgy to reverence the Cross, and receive a piece of the holy bread. Most importantly,\u00a0NO part of the bread, or crumbs, should fall on the ground.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Your 2019 Parish Council:\u00a0<\/strong>
Fr. Eudokimos, Parish Priest\u00a0 318-325-1764; e-mail:\u00a0<\/strong>freudokimos@aol.com<\/a>
President: The duties of the\u00a0President\u00a0will be split between the four members of the Council. Yours in Christ, Fr. Eudokimos <\/strong>
Vice President: None<\/strong>
Treasurer: John Forsell, 318-737-9291;\u00a0e-mail:\u00a0<\/strong>forsellj@gmail.com<\/a>
Secretary: Walt Garlington, 318-345-7685; e-mail:\u00a0<\/strong>ruralroadla@gmail.com<\/a>
Member: Caliope Poulos; 318-435-4475; e-mail:\u00a0<\/strong>pouloscn@bellsouth.net<\/a>
Member: Diane James; 318-537-4525\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.Tithing, giving 10%\u00a0<\/strong>of one\u2019s income is God-pleasing,As are all gifts offered by pious and cheerful givers with humble hearts.Also, a new card\u00a0must be on file each year<\/strong>\u00a0for members to be in\u00a0\u201cgood standing\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Stewardship Cards are available in the Narthex.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. For those who are assigned, \u201cRefreshments\u201d on Sundays, we ask to \u201ctidy up\u201d after coffee.PLEASE<\/strong>\u00a0remember to:Throw away any remaining coffee grinds in the coffee maker;Throw away any remaining coffee in the pots;Un-plug the coffee maker.Throw away any lingering trash.Wipe down any dirty surfaces on counters and tables.Wash all\u00a0utensils\/pots\/pans used and return them to their proper place.Take any\u00a0remaining trash out.Turn off all lights, A\/C or heating units.And finally, make sure the building is locked.THIS MEANS YOU SHOULD BE THE LAST ONES TO LEAVE THE HALL.THANK YOU for your understanding.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.Please remember Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Churchwhen making or changing your will. You have supported the Church all these years, you can also support it in perpetuity.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.\u00a0In event you would like to make a donation in \u201cMemory of\u201d (Memorial); orthe \u201cHealth of\u201d (Celebrants); please make your check payable to Sts. Constantine & Helen; and memo accordingly. Thank you.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11.<\/strong>\u00a0Check out the Church\u2019s activities on our website,\u00a0www.constantine-helen.org<\/a>; or, follow your monthly \u201cpaper bulletin\u201d; or, your daily \u201ce-mails\u201d; or, \u201cLike\u201d us on our Facebook page.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12.\u00a0<\/strong>If anyone would like\u00a0to add; correct; or even remove a name(s) for theMemorial; Prayer; or Celebrant List(s), PLEASE contact Andrianos Antis atStAntipas@aol.com<\/a>\u00a0or by mail: 107 Choctaw Drive, West Monroe LA 71291-7030.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13.<\/strong>\u00a0If anyone would like\u00a0to be added, or removed, from\u00a0the church’se-bulletin mailing list, please send your request to\u00a0stschmonrela@aol.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Please continue to pray for: <\/strong>
Crissie Bains and Family<\/strong>
Father David Buss<\/strong>
Frances Counce<\/strong>
Jimmie George<\/strong>
Mrs. Nellie Hall and Family<\/strong>
The Dean Macheras Family<\/strong>
Melanie McNease<\/strong>
Dorothy Pavlou<\/strong>
Parascovia Pintilei
Caliope Poulos and Family
Jordan Prinaris
Ghenadie Prodan
Stanislav Prodan
Svetlana ProdanJ<\/strong>
ackson Reeks<\/strong>
The Tennyson Family<\/strong>
Mrs. Carol Webster\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
Audrey Antis\u00a0<\/strong>
Briana Antis\u00a0<\/strong>
Gus, Stella and Sophia Antis<\/strong>
+++++++++++++++++++++\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JULY CELEBRANTS:<\/strong>
06-Mary Kovata-Birthday
07-Linda Macheras-Birthday
08-Great Martyr Prokopios<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Lleyton Walker-Nameday
13-Angie Tyra-Birthday
14-Dean Macheras-Birthday
19-St. Macrina<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Diane James-Nameday
20-Prophet Elias<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Elyjah Walker-Nameday\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Father David Buss-Birthday\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Crissie Bains-Birthday
23-Pete Kovata-Birthday
25-St. Olympias<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Carol Webster-Nameday
27-Panteleimon the Great Martyr<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Lia Tyra-Nameday\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Mila Selmic-Birthday
29-Helen Kolokouris-Birthday
31-Saint Eudokimos<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Fr. Eudokimos-Nameday\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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