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Memorial Divine Liturgy (May 15, 2008)

Inscribing names on the Walls

The Christening of Zoe. 12/31/07

The Feast of Theophany - Jan., 2008

Foundation Blessing

Visit from Vladimir, Russia

Trip to Russia - Feb., 2006

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Visiting Russia

Assembly in Dallas
(July, 2004)

Visit of Archbishop
DMITRI

25 Anniv.Festival

Visit to Dallas
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Hands of Heritage
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Last updated on May 11, 2008
EVENTS IN MAY

GO DOWN DOWNTOWN

Our traditional event - "Go Down Downtown" will take place again on Thursday 15^th. The setup starts at 4:30pm. Have a great dinner with us (will start at 5:30pm) at Old Main Street, Bradenton, opposite of the Court House. Free parking is nearby.

Construction update

Fr. John is in his trip to Ohio State to check the cupola made for our new Temple. We are planning a special service at Morgan Johnson with Blessing of Cupola. Please stay tuned for more information...

Click the image below to view some recent photos

Construction continues on Morgan Johnson Road. We are working diligently to complete the new Church by the time of Pentecost (June 15th) We will be asking for everyone's cooperation to assist us in the final preparation for the door opening service.

Prosphora Baking ...

...Is a great way to serve the Holy Church. Click here to read about importance of the ancient Orthodox tradition of prosphora offering for the Liturgy and to find great prosphora recipes.

All the materials and ingredients are available for bakers. Please see Nadya for more information. Those who cannot bake, please donate baking ingredients: white flour of the highest quality and yeast. We appreciate your donations!

Project Mexico

WHEN: July 22-30, 2008
WHERE: Near Rosarito, Mexico
HOW MUCH: Approx. $900

Anyone wishing to attend this year's mission trip to st.Innocent Orphanage and Project Mexico, please let Fr. John or Jeff Nicholas Maier know ASAP.
A $100 depoist to reserve your place must be received by April 30. This year we will join nearly 200 other Orthodox Christians from all over the United states and from many jurisdictions to build 10 houses in one week.

If you unable to attend, but would like to contribute toward this effort, that would be greatly appreciataed.

ADOPT A LIGTH WITH THE FAMILY GUARDIAN ANGEL WHOSE LIGHT WILL SHINE UPON US ALL!

The Chandelier arrived from famous Sofrino factory (Russia) and will be assembled within a week. The weight of the chandelier is approx. 1200 pounds. There are 5 tiers of lights – (total 48) with one golden angel (approx. 11' tall) behind each light. Donation per light is $280 per family to sponsor a chandelier. Donations will be encouraged!

The liturgical fixtures for the new church have arrived as well. Click here to view the golden sconces, incense burner, and wedding crowns.

"... and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it ... "

This rod shown below was drilled out of the wall of the church demonstrates its thickness. We have only limited amount of these rods available through auction for founders' memorabilia. For more information please contact Nadya.

Church construction site (February 21, 2008)

Building Fund

Thank you to everyone who continues to submit their pledge payments. Please see Nicholas Maier for any details concerning your payments. .

Sunday Church School..

will take place following Divine Liturgy each Sunday. We will be asking for not only parents, but everyone in the community to get involved in helping with instructing our young ones in the faith. There will be 2 groups of students and will take place during fellowship hour.

MURALS by GALINA

If you need assistance on the interiors ask Galina Tchursin. She can professionally transform your residence into home with murals. She paints for a small donation to the church building fund.

POSTAGE-PALOOZA

We will be submitting art work by our children and others that will be placed on regular US postage that we may purchase and use for letters, cards, etc. In addition to seeing St. Mark Church artwork, we will also receive a portion to help our building fund.

NEW St. Mark Church TRAVEL SITE (www.stmarktravel.com)

• Are you planning a trip?
• Like to cruise?
• Need a rental car?
• Want to send flowers?

We can set it all up for you and St. Mark receives an additional benefit. a % return to help our building program! Check out the WWW.STMARKTRAVEL.COM site.

Book domestic and international flights, group travel, hotels, cars, tee times for golf right in the comfort of your own home - using you very own computer. Ask Jeff Nicholas Maier or Diane Mitrovich for more information.

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