On Sunday, August 19, 2012, we enjoyed some time together in fellowship as a parish family during our 8th annual “Mini-Picnic”. Thanks to all who cleaned the hall, prepared the grounds, and manned the grill. There was an abundance of great food and fun, especially centering around the intense (and, sometimes, not so intense!) game of volleyball, with participants spanning the range of ages.
Photos of the event may be viewed here.
On Sunday, August 5, 2012, on the Eve of the Feast of Holy Transfiguration, we celebrated Vespers and the Blessing of Fruit. The blessing of fruit is a pious custom which finds its roots in the desire of the faithful to bless the first-fruits of the harvest, which become ready around the time of the feast. There is a poetic connection between the harvest and the Feast, as we see the tilled earth transfigured in the beauty of the fruit which comes forth from it, just as we see the beautiful fruit of our spiritual labors emerge in our lives. Below is an article written by Fr. John about the feast, from the most recent edition of The Cupola. Continue reading Holy Transfiguration 2012
On Sunday, August 5, 2012, we joyfully celebrated the Baptism and Chrismation of one of the newest members of our parish family, Alexander. He is the new son of Chris & Elvira Holfester. We were happy to meet their relatives and friends from out of town, and wish them much joy and happiness in their new life with Alexander. May God grant them many years!
Photos of the baptism may be viewed here.
On Sunday, August 5, we were sad to say so long (for now!) to our parish’s devoted and faithful son Christopher, who had been recently tonsured to the rank of Reader. Chris is heading to Purdue College to study fields related to aviation. You can read a wonderful interview with him in the current issue of The Cupola.
Today an important milestone was reached here at St. Andrew’s with the arrival of the icon of the Second Coming of Christ. After preliminary discussions with our iconographer, Heather MacKean, in the latter part of 2009 regarding the subject and size of the icon, it was formally commissioned in late January, 2010.
Continue reading New Icon Arrives, Completing Project
