The weeks ahead will be extremely busy for us as a parish. Below is a listing of services, studies, youth events, and a few other items of interest through December 9. A blessed continuation of the Nativity Fast!
Services:
11/29 Akastist Service, 6 PM
11/30 Orthros & the Divine Liturgy, 8 AM (Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle)
12/2 Great Vespers, 5 PM
12/3 Orthros & the Divine Liturgy, 8 AM
12/4 Orthros & the Divine Liturgy, 8 AM (Feast of St. Barbara, the Great Martyr)
12/5 Orthros & the Divine Liturgy, 8 AM (Feast of St. Sava)
12/6 Orthros & the Divine Liturgy, 8 AM (Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra)
Akathist Service, 6 PM
12/8 Orthros & the Divine Liturgy (Feast of the Conception of the Theotokos by Saint Anna, 6 PM)
12/9 Great Vespers, 5 PM
Studies & Chant Practice:
11/27 Early Church Reading Group, 6 PM (a link is on the website)
11/28 Old Testament Bible Study, 11 AM -12:30 PM (Founders’ Hall)
“Come and See” Orthodox Christian Catechism, 7 PM (Founders’ Hall)
11/29 Byzantine Chant Practice, 6:30 PM
12/5 Old Testament Bible Study, 11 AM -12:30 PM (Founders’ Hall)
“Come and See” Orthodox Christian Catechism, 7 PM (Founders’ Hall)
12/6 Byzantine Chant Practice, 6:30 PM
Youth:
11/27 Junior High School Youth Group, 6:30 (meal and activities) RSVP to Nick Pasco, nrpasco@gmail.com or 916-917-6824
12/4 High School Youth Group, 6:30 (meal and activities) RSVP to Nick Pasco, nrpasco@gmail.com or 916-917-6824
A few other items of interest:
12/2
The Tommy Apostolos Fund Shopping Spree for Roseville City School children begins at 5:30AM (Kohl’s on Fairway). For more information and to volunteer, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4ba4ae22abf8c25-tommy3
Prayer Shawl Ministry, 11 AM - 12:30 PM (Founders’ Hall). Please join us for prayerful fellowship as we knit and crochet prayer shawls that will be blessed and gifted to those needing healing. All skill levels are welcome! For mor information, please contact Angelilki (rosenberg369@msn.com), Stella (stellasideris@yahoo.com) and Vassie (kyritv2@gmail.com)
12/3
Parish Potluck and the Fall General Assembly (after services). Please bring an item to enjoy after service (items can be placed in the kitchen prior to services). An Agenda, Minutes from the last meeting, and reports are found at https://www.saintanna.org/parish-news-1/2023/11/27/fall-general-assembly
12/9
Christmas Concert, 7 PM, hosted at Ss. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Rocklin (Proceeds benefit St. Vincent de Paul)
12/15
Campfire Carols: Please join us for singing, doing holiday crafts, eating tasty treats and pizza, sipping hot cocoa, and more. We ask you to dress in your warmest Christmas pajamas and bring your gloves, scarves, and blankets. For more comfortable seating, we encourage families to bring their own outdoor chairs. To assist with the evening, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4FABA62CA4FA7-46127722-2ndannual
12/16
Traditional Christmas Carols will be performed by the award-winning John Adams Academy choir, Virtus, at 6 PM. Coffee, hot chocolate, and treats for our parishioners and guests will be provided. A free-will offering will be taken at the end of the performance to help raise funds for the choir program.