Weekly Bulletin for April 21, 2019

Epistle Reading irst Letter to the Corinthians 9:2-12

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Holy Week 2019

Gospel Reading The Gospel of Matthew 18:23-35 Great and Holy Pascha (Easter Sunday) Sunday, April 28, 2019

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READINGS AND HYMNS FOR PALM SUNDAY

Epistle Reading: St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9

Prokeimenon. Mode 4. Psalm 117. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Verse: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever. Brethren, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you. Gospel Reading: The Holy Gospel according to John 12:1-18 Six days before Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazaros was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazaros was one of those at table with him. Mary took a pound of costly ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was to betray him), said "Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?" This he said, not that he cared for the poor but because he was a thief, and as he had the money box he used to take what was put into it. Jesus said, "Let her alone, let her keep it for the day of my burial. The poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me." When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came, not only on account of Jesus but also to see Lazaros, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests planned to put Lazaros also to death, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus. The next day a great crowd who had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!" And Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it; as it is written, "Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt!" His disciples did not understand this at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that this had been written of him and had been done to him. The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazaros out of the tomb and raised him from the dead bore witness. The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign. Response to First Antiphon Through the intercessions of the Theotokos, Savior, save us. (4) (Liturgy Book page 25) Response to Second Antiphon Save us, O Son of God, who rode on a donkey colt, save us who sing to you, Alleluia. (4) Hymn for the Feast Before your passion you confirmed the resurrection of all by raising Laz’rus from the dead. O Christ our God. Therefore, like the children of old, we also carry symbols of victory, and to you the victor over death, do we cry out: Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. (Liturgy Book page 145) Entrance Hymn Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. God is the Lord, and He revealed Himself to us. Save us, O Son of God, who sat on a donkey’s colt. We sing to You, Alleluia After the Small Entrance In our baptism we were buried with You, O Christ our God, and by Your resurrection you have granted us eternal life. Therefore, we sing Your praises, O Lord: Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. (Liturgy Book page 149) Kontakion In heaven upon Your throne, while on earth riding the colt of a donkey, O Christ our God, You accepted the angels’ praise with the songs of the children who cried out to You: Blessed is He who comes for the restoration of Adam. (Liturgy Book page 273) Trisagion Hymn Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (3) (Liturgy Book page 39) Megalynarion The Lord is God and has appeared to us. Prepare the feast and come with rejoicing. Let us magnify Christ; bearing palms and branches let us sing praises to Him: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, our Savior, Our Savior. (Liturgy Book page 303) Communion Hymn Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel (3). Alleluia. (Liturgy Book page 317) Hymn after Communion (Instead of “We have seen…”) Before your passion you confirmed the resurrection of all by raising Laz’rus from the dead, O Christ our God. Therefore, like the children of old, we also carry symbols of victory, and to you the victor over death; do we cry out: Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. (Liturgy Book page 145) Selected Psalm Verses for Palm Sunday In all the earth. Alleluia. 1. O Lord, our Lord, how wondrous is Your name in all the earth. Alleluia. 2. For Your splendor is exalted far beyond the heavens. Alleluia. 3. From the mouths of babies and nursing infants You prepared praise. Alleluia. 4. Because of Your enemies, that You may destroy the enemy and avenger. Alleluia. 5. You rebuke the nations, and the ungodly man destroys himself. Alleluia. 6. The stone the builders rejected, the same became the head of the corner. Alleluia. 7. And this came about from the Lord, and it is wonderful in our eyes. Alleluia. 8. The Lord is great in Zion, and He is exalted above all the peoples. Alleluia. 9. Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah greatly rejoiced. Alleluia. 10. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion. Alleluia. 11. To declare the Lord's name in Zion, and His praise in Jerusalem. Alleluia. 12. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. God is the Lord, and He revealed Himself to us. Alleluia. 13. Appoint a feast for yourselves, decked with branches, even to the horns of the altar. Alleluia. 14. You are my God, and I will give thanks to You; You are my God, and I shall exalt You. Alleluia. 15. Sing to the Lord who dwells in Zion. Alleluia. 16. That I may proclaim all Your praises in the gates of the daughter of Zion. Alleluia. 17. Who will bring about the salvation of Israel out of Zion? Alleluia. 18. In the courts of the Lord's house, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Alleluia. 19. The Lord shall reign forever; your God, O Zion, to all generations. Alleluia. 20. His praise continues unto ages of ages. Alleluia. Glory. Both now. Alleluia

Dismissal Hymn Lord, grant long life to him who blesses us and sanctifies us. (Liturgy Book page 95)

PLEASE REFER TO THE HOLY WEEK SERVICE BOOK FOR THE READINGS AND HYMNS FOR HOLY WEEK AND GREAT AND HOLY PASCHA (EASTER SUNDAY)

Orthodox Saints Commemorated on April 21st (Palm Sunday): Martyr Alexandra the Empress of Rome, with servants Apollo, Isaakios and Quadratus; Hieromartyr Januarius, together with Proculus, Sosius, Faustus and their companions at Pozzuoli; Maximian the Patriarch of Constantinople; and Venerable Anastasios of Sinai.

Orthodox Saints Commemorated on April 28th (Easter/Pascha): Venerable Memnon the Wonderworker; the 9 Martyrs of Kyzikos; Afxivios the Bishop of Soli, Cyprus; Cyril the Bishop of Turov; Martyr Mark of Galilee; and Martyr Tibald of Pannonia.

Fellowship Hour: Thank you to Kevin and Beverly Bartel; Nick and Pat Daskalas; Chris and Kathy Floor; Phillip and Liberty Mudrock; Michael and Valeria Nakoryakov; John Jr. and Amber Pananos; Elaine Peterson; Chris and Irene Petrogeorge; Elias and Rose Pylidis; Dena Savas; Jill Sheehan; and Dean and Sylvia Zekas for hosting fellowship hour on, Sunday, April 21, 2019 (Palm Sunday). Please join us!

Due to the Anastasi Dinner earlier that morning and anticipated family celebrations, there will be no fellowship hour following the Agape Vespers on Pascha (Easter), Sunday, April 28, 2019. The fellowship hour on Sunday, May 5 2019, will be hosted by Mike and Argie Carmichael; Stan and Sophie Kouris; Steve and Georgette Lowe; Evan & Kim Mallas; and Joe and Irene Polidori.

If you would like to host a fellowship hour on a future Sunday, please now contact Rose Pylidis at [email protected]

Epistle Reader: The epistle reader for Sunday, April 21, 2019, (Palm Sunday) is Hannah Varechok. A variety of individuals will read the epistles during Holy Week services. On Great and Holy Pascha (Easter Sunday), April 28, 2019, various readers will participate in the Agape Vespers readings using their native or chosen language.

Memorial Services: To schedule a memorial service, please contact Fr. Anthony at [email protected] or 801-824-3987. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Church Etiquette Reminder: Please remember that no one should enter the church during the Small Entrance, the Great Entrance, the Epistle Reading, the Gospel Reading, or the Creed. Please remain in the hallway, narthex, or fellowship hall during these parts of the Divine Liturgy if you have not already entered the church. Thank you!

Communion Ushering – Palm Sunday: All those who are prepared and wish to receive communion should wait to be ushered from their rows by a member of the Parish Council.

On Palm Sunday, April 21, 2019, parishioners seated in the overflow room will be ushered to communion first, front to back, row by row, by a member of the Parish Council. Those in the nave (main church) will then be ushered for communion, front to back, row by row, by a member of the Parish Council. Your cooperation in this process is greatly appreciated!

Holy Week and Paschal Donations: Donations are requested for the following items required during Holy Week and Pascha:

Holy Week/Pascha: Flowers for Bridegroom Icon $ 225 Floral Wreath for the Crucifix $ 200 Rose Petals for Lamentation Service $ 50 Rose Petals for Holy Saturday/Pascha $ 400 Case of Bay Leaves for Holy Saturday/Pascha $ 100 Rose Water for Lamentation Service $ 25 One Case Sacramental Wine $ 50 Gardenias for Holy Friday and Holy Saturday $ 150 Easter Lilies for the Solea $ 250 Hand Held Candles: Holy Friday/Pascha $ TBD Randistirion (Liturgical Water Sprinkler) $ 300 Two Cases Brown eggs for the Anastasi $ 50 Ribbon and Net for Eggs $ 50 Flowers for Kouvouklion (Holy Friday $1,500

Please place your donations in the designated Memorial Envelopes available at the narthex, including the names of your departed loved ones. Father Anthony and Father Elias will commemorate the names during Lamentations on Great and Holy Friday evening. May Their Memories be Eternal!

Online Credit Card and ACH (Automated Clearing House) Giving Options: You can now make stewardship payments and other donations (including donations to the Altar/Benevolence Fund and St. Anna Capital Campaign Fund) via credit card or ACH payment. Visit stannagocutah.org/?page_id=2666 to make a one-time donation or set up reoccurring payments. Donations may also be made through the Vanco Give+ Mobile App. Please contact Parish Council Treasurer Dmitri Smirnov at [email protected] with any questions.

Stock Donations: Our parish is now set up to receive marketable securities donations. Such donations will be received and handled in accordance with the financial policies adopted by the Parish Assembly. Please contact Parish Council Treasurer Dmitri Smirnov at [email protected] for further details.

In-Kind Donations: The Parish Council would like to thank everyone who made in-kind donations to our parish in 2018. Such donations save our parish thousands of dollars and are critical to parish operations. If you made an in-kind donation in 2018 (or have made an in-kind donation already in 2019) and need documentation for your personal records or for tax purposes, please contact Parish Council Treasurer Dmitri Smirnov at [email protected].

Amazon Smile Donations to St. Anna: Our parish is set up to receive donations through Amazon Smile! For those not aware, Amazon Smile is a program where Amazon users can have a small percentage of their purchases on Amazon donated to the charity of their choice. All you do is make your regular Amazon purchases through smile.amazon.com and designate St. Anna as your charity of choice. You receive the exact same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com (and Amazon Prime benefits for those who are members) with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price to St. Anna! Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/47-1002380 to register and/or select St. Anna as your charity of choice today!

Prayers for Theodore

Please join us as we pray for Baby Theodore, son of Joel and Nicole Varanakis Huff, as he continues to travel the path to recovery and good health. Theodore has shown admirable courage and perseverance each and every day. Beautiful reclaimed wood crosses have been created in Theodore’s honor to nurture continued prayers as he bravely pursues his journey to vitality and wellness. Crosses will be available after services on Palm Sunday, April 21st. Donations are appreciated and will benefit Baby Theodore and his family. #theostrong

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

Weekly Bulletins: If you are unable to obtain a bulletin in the narthex on Sunday, you can access archived versions of our weekly bulletins through the St. Anna mobile app or on our parish website at stannagocutah.org/?cat=3.Weekly.

2019 HOLY WEEK SERVICE SCHEDULE

Palm Sunday, April 21, 2019: 9:00 a.m. – Orthros 10:15 a.m. – Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Altar Servers: All Narthex: Steve Simos and Craig Stagg Ushers: Myra Shenk and Carolyn Leitko Overflow Ushers: Joe Sasich and Nick Daskalas Middle Usher: Perry Drossos

7:00 p.m. – Bridegroom Service Altar Servers: Mitchell Mallas, Samuel Memmott, Zachary Petrogeorge, Matthew Mallas, Luke Varechok, Thanasi Johnson, Zachary Sasich, Brayden Zambos, Dimitri Savas, Jackson Bartel, Niko Johnson, and Jacob Molina

Narthex: Dmitri Smirnov

Holy Monday, April 22, 2019: 7:00 p.m. - Bridegroom Service Altar Servers: Alexander Carras, George Hunter, Luke Varechok, Peter Azar, Jonathan Petrogeorge, Jackson Bartel, Nicholas Carras, Nathaniel Carras, Jacob Molina, Jeremiah Minnis Narthex: Michael Petrogeorge and Myra Shenk Holy Tuesday, April 23, 2019: 7:00 p.m. – Bridegroom Service with Hymn of Kassiane

Altar Servers: Mitchell Mallas, Samuel Memmott, Zachary Petrogeorge, Matthew Mallas, Thanasi Johnson, Zachary Sasich, Brayden Zambos, Dimitri, Savas, Samuel Simos, Nicholas Simos, Niko Johnson Narthex: Craig Stagg and Julie Steele Holy Wednesday, April 24, 2019: 9:00 a.m. – Presanctified Liturgy

Altar Servers: Any available altar servers

Narthex: Nick Daskalas

3:00 p.m. – Sacrament of Holy Oil (Unction) Altar Servers: Peter Azar, Jonathan Petrogeorge, Thanasi Johnson, Zachary Sasich, Jackson Bartel, Dimitri Savas, Sam Simos, Nicholas Simos, Niko Johnson, and Jacob Molina

Narthex: Michael Petrogeorge and Craig Stagg Ushers: Perry Drossos and Carolyn Leitko Middle Usher: Joe Sasich

7:00 p.m. – Sacrament of Holy Oil (Unction)

Altar Servers: Mitchell Mallas, Samuel Memmott, Alexander Carras, George Hunter, Zachary Petrogeorge, Luke Varechok, Mitchell Mallas, Brayden Zambos, Nicholas Carras, Nathaniel Carras, Jeremiah Minnis

Narthex: Myra Shenk and Julie Steele Ushers: Mike Daskalas and Steve Simos Middle Usher: TBD

Holy Thursday, April 25, 2019: 7:30 a.m. – Vesperal Liturgy

Altar Servers: Any available altar servers

Narthex: Carolyn Leitko Usher: Mike Daskalas

7:00 p.m. – Service of the Holy Passion with the Reading of the Twelve Gospels: Altar Servers: Mitchell Mallas, Alexander Carras, George Hunter, Samuel Memmott, Matthew Mallas, Luke Varechok, Peter Azar, Thanasi Johnson, Zachary Sasich, Jackson Bartel, Dimitri Savas, Brayden Zambos, Nick Carras Narthex: Craig Stagg and Steve Simos Holy Friday, April 26, 2019: 9:30 a.m. – Royal Hours Altar Servers: Any available altar servers Narthex: Nick Daskalas 11:00 a.m. – Reading of the 9th Hour Altar Servers: All altar servers attending Holy Friday Youth Retreat Narthex: Mike Daskalas 3:00 p.m. – Great Vespers for the Deposition from the Holy Cross: Altar Servers: All altar servers attending Holy Friday Youth Retreat

Narthex: Michael Petrogeorge Usher: Carolyn Leitko

7:00 p.m. - Lamentations Service and Procession Altar Servers: All altar servers

Narthex: Nick Daskalas and Craig Stagg Ushers: Mike Daskalas and Joe Sasich Overflow Ushers: Perry Drossos and Myra Shenk Middle Usher: Michael Petrogeorge

Holy Saturday, April 27, 2019: 9:00 a.m. – Vesperal Liturgy Altar Servers: All altar servers

Narthex: Craig Stagg and Steve Simos Middle Usher: Michael Petrogeorge 11:00 p.m. – Vigil, Resurrection Service and Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom for the Resurrection Altar Servers: All altar servers

Narthex: Nick Daskalas and Craig Stagg Ushers: Myra Shenk and Julie Steele Overflow ushers: Mike Daskalas and Joe Sasich Middle Usher: Michael Petrogeorge

Great and Holy Pascha (Easter Sunday), April 28, 2019: 12:00 p.m. - Agape Service

Altar Servers: Any available servers

Narthex: TBD Ushers: TBD

PARISH COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Anastasi (Resurrection) Dinner: We will hold our annual Anastasi (Resurrection) Dinner in Meyer Hall immediately following the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom for the Resurrection on Pascha (Easter Sunday) morning. Please join us in breaking the fast with a wonderful lamb dinner and great fellowship! A special thanks to George Sergakis and Elias Pylidis for agreeing to Co-Chair this annual tradition in our parish!

Parish Council Meeting: The next parish council meeting will be held Monday, May 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

ST. ANNA CAPITAL CAMPAIGN (SACC) UPDATE

Dear St. Anna Parishioners,

The Capital Campaign Committee wants to thank everyone, as we get closer and closer to meeting our goal of $1.5 million to have the funds necessary to make the down payment on the Atrium property. We on the Capital Campaign committee are asking our "Ambassadors", you, the members of St. Anna's Parish to reach out to the people outside our parish who you may know regarding our wonderful opportunity to have a new home for St. Anna's Parish. Each one of you knows someone who might be able to donate to our campaign. The more Ambassadors we have talking to potential donors and letting their friends and acquaintances know about our Capital Campaign, the sooner we will reach our goal of $1.5 million. If you would like information to be provided to specific individuals or organizations, please get in touch with any member of the Capital Campaign Committee and we will be happy to either provide you with the information to give to the potential donor or will be more than happy to contact the individual or organization on your behalf. The Capital Campaign committee members will be reaching out to parishioners to make sure everyone has had an opportunity to make a donation toward our new church. Every dollar donated or pledged brings us one step closer to taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity given to our parish. Soon we will have the First Annual St. Anna Golf Tournament in May. Please make sure and get your teams and sign up to play. The tournament organizers are creating a wonderful fun filled tournament for everyone to enjoy. This is such a wonderful and excellent time for our parish to have the Atrium become available for our new home. The Capital Campaign Ministry Team is always available to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us directly or email us at [email protected] St Anna Capital Campaign Ministry Committee

St. Anna Golf Classic Fundraiser for the St. Anna Capital Campaign Saturday, May 18, 2019 Stonebridge Golf Club 4415 Links Drive West Valley City, UT 84120 Please visit the Golf Classic website for details: www.stannagolfclassic.org For volunteer opportunities or tournament information contact Perry Drossos at [email protected]

MUSIC MINISTRY TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS Choir Practice: The next Choir practice will be on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. Choir practices will be held every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. throughout Great Lent. Contact Sophie Wondolowski at [email protected] with questions.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pascha Egg Dying: The Women’s Ministry Team will be dying eggs Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

Women’s Ministry Team Meeting: The next meeting of the Women’s Ministry Team will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Those with the last name R- Z please bring a light food or drink item to share.

STEWARDSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stewardship packets have been sent via U.S. Mail. Please do your part to help us achieve our budgeted goal of $290,000! Bring your completed Stewardship Commitment Card to church this Sunday or mail it to 3015 E. Creek Road, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84093. As of April 2, 2019, we have received 140 stewardship commitment cards with total commitments of $264,844 putting us at 91.3% of our stewardship goal! Your Stewardship Ministry Team, Parish Council, and Clergy are thankful for your dedication to the ongoing well-being of our St. Anna parish. Stewardship, as you well know, is the absolute life-blood of our community’s financial health. We do not hold outside fundraisers, pass trays, or make seasonal appeals so that we can pay our operational expenses. To God’s glory, and to your credit, we sustain primarily through Stewardship and the sustained giving of our contributors. Thank You!

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS Holy Friday Youth Retreat: The annual Holy Friday Youth Retreat for Preschool through 12th grade will be held starting at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2019. The theme this year is “Christ Teaches from the Cross”. The retreat is open to all Orthodox youth (from any parish) in preschool through 12th grades. The retreat will commence with the Reading of the 9th Hour at 11:00 a.m. and will conclude with Great Vespers for the Deposition from the Holy Cross at 3:00 p.m. A letter from Fr. Anthony excusing students from school will be available in the narthex beginning Palm Sunday.

Holy Friday Lamentations - Myrrh Bearers: Please contact Barbara Hillas at [email protected] or 801-604-4884 if your daughter, granddaughter, or Goddaughter is in fourth through eighth grades and is interested in serving as a myrrh bearer during Lamentations on Holy Friday

2018-19 Sunday School Calendar April 21, 2019: No Classes (Palm Sunday) April 28, 2019: No Classes (Pascha/Easter Sunday) May 19, 2019: Graduation/Promotion

Camp Emmanuel Senior Session June 9-15 Junior Session June 16-22 Deadline to registrations ends May 1st.

Link for registration may be found at: https://youth.denver.goarch.org/camp-emmanuel

Each year Camp Emmanuel offers participants an opportunity to retreat away from everyday life and to gain experience in a nurturing Orthodox Christian community. Camp Emmanuel utilizes the Manzano Mountain Retreat facility in Torreon, New Mexico, outside of Albuquerque. Camp Emmanuel offers two, one-week sessions each summer: one Junior Session and one Senior Session. The Junior session is for young people ages 11-14 years, and the Senior Session for ages 15-18 years. Junior Session campers must turn eleven years old prior to October 1, 2019. Likewise, fourteen-year-old campers who will be fifteen years of age prior to October 1, 2019, are considered eligible to participate in the Senior session of Camp Emmanuel.

FOLK DANCE MINISTRY TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dance practices will begin again in the fall. The dance program is open to all young people, from Kindergarten through 12th grade, regardless of ethnicity or prior dance experience. Please contact Connie Cayias, Folk Dance Program Director, at [email protected] with any questions.

ADULT AND FAMILY MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Forever Young: There will be no meeting in April due to the celebration of Holy Week. Meetings will resume in May. Further details to follow.

Weekly Evening BIBLE STUDY: The weekly evening bible study has concluded for this year. Bible study will resume in the fall. Fr. Anthony Savas teaches evening bible study.

Weekly Morning BIBLE STUDY: The weekly morning bible study will resume Thursday May 2, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. Please join us to study the Gospel of Mark, taught by John Kaloudis.

Orthodox Inquirer’s Class: Our Orthodox Spirituality Inquirer’s Class will resume next fall at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings. Mary Yannias is the instructor for this class.

PAN ORTHODOX, FRATERNAL AND OTHER COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Annual Parish Fishing Trip: Save the dates of July 11-14, 2019, for the annual fishing trip to Strawberry Reservoir. Details to follow later. If you have any questions, please contact Chuck Karpakis at [email protected].

COMMUNICATION MINISTRY TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS Parish Mobile App: The St. Anna mobile app is available through the Apple App Store at www.itunes.apple.com/us/app/st.-anna-greek-orthodox- church/id1140666277?ls=1&mt=8 and through Google Play at www.play.google.com/store/apps/ details?id=com.conduit.app_fa0fc07216b24e93b1993aa947209 c07.app Visit www.stannagocutah.org/?page_id=1663 to obtain an electronic copy of the parish calendar. You can link our calendar with your personal calendar by clicking on the “subscribe” button on the lower right hand corner and selecting the calendar program of your choice.

Bulletin Announcements: Our next weekly bulletin will be published for Sunday, May 5, 2019. Please sent requested announcements to Elaine Peterson at [email protected] no later than Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at 5:00 p.m.

PRAYER LIST Adonis, Alan, Aletheia, Alexandra, Angela, Anna, Annastasia, Argos, Austin, Barbara, Cathy, Charissa, Colter, Diane, Don, Elizabeth, Gary, George, Gus, Helen, Jasmin, Jason, Jill, Joanne, Joe, Juliet, Katherine, Leo, Leyton, Luke, Madeline, Maggie, Maryanne, Marylynn, Myles, Nicole, Preston, Sarah, Shauna, Sophia, Stan, Susan, Tamara, Theano and Theodore

If you would like to add a new name to the prayer list, please email Elaine Peterson at [email protected] April 2019

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