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Dear <<First Name>>

Blessed Dormition Fast  (8-1 to 8-14) to you!

Take this time to rededicate yourself to prayer, reading scripture and attending the divine services. Also, as with all major fasting seasons, please come and take advantage of God's healing sacrament of confession.

1. Upcoming Feasts

Transfiguration (Sat. 8-5 to Sun. 8-6) Sat Vigil 5-7pm, Sunday 9am Hours & Festal Liturgy.

Please bring Grapes and other first fruits to be blessed immediately following Sunday liturgy.








Dormition (Mon. 8-14 to Tues. 8-15) Tues Vigil 6-8pm, Wed. Liturgy 9am.

 










2. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd orientation on Sunday 8-20-17 & class begins Sunday 8-27-17:

If you have not registered please go to:
http://www.stjohnaz.org/parish-life/education/cgs/2017-registration/

3. The St. John Chrysostom Catechetical School begins...

Wednesday 8-30-17 (after daily vespers and 15 minutes of the Jesus Prayer.) 
We will hold class every Wednesday until 10-25-17.
All parishioners, catechumens, and inquirers are welcome to learn more about Jesus Christ in His Holy Orthodox Church.

4. St John 3rd Quarter 2017 Town Hall Meeting Sunday 8-27-17 during Agape Meal

5. Family Tree Pictures Needed for Fellowship Hall

If you do not have your picture on the wall please email hi resolution photo to Fr. Andre.

6. Almsgiving Opportunity at Andre House:

Prayerfully consider serving the hungry this month with your brothers and sisters in Christ. We have reserved 10 slots for August 29th, 3-7, dinner service at Andre House, ages 14 and up. Please signup here: http://stjohntheevangelist.andrehouse.volunteerhub.com/  We are also collecting items of dire need, including blankets (Blankets shield people from the burning pavement and the hot sun), cases of water, washcloths and travel size: tooth paste, deoderant, chapstick, sunscreen and lotion. Please put items in the Andre House box near the Food Bank box. Thank you.

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God Bless,

Fr. Andre Paez, Rector


   916 S. 52nd St., Tempe, AZ 85281
  
   Cell: 925-367-9648
   E-mail: frandre@stjohnaz.org
   Website: www.stjohnaz.org
  
- Confessions: After Saturday Great Vespers and by Appointment.
Office Closed Mondays.
- Emergencies: I am on call 24/7
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