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“The means to confirm and strengthen Christian hope are prayer, especially frequent and sincere prayer, confession of our sins, frequent reading of the Word of God; and above all, frequent communion of the holy and life-giving
Sacraments of the Body and Blood of Christ.”
-Saint John of Kronstadt

A letter from the Holy Synod of Bishops to the clergy and laity was published on the OCA website on Friday afternoon, Aug. 29 (Beheading of St. John the Baptist). In it, the Holy Synod pronounced that they didn't act quickly enough concerning the current scandal engulfing our Church .

They further stated that whatever financial malfeasance occurred, it wasn’t their fault. They continued that they really didn't do anything wrong. Nevertheless, they’re sorry this happened, and hope to regain the laity’s trust again. This letter was published the weekend before the SIC2 (Special Investigative Committee No. 2) report is due to be presented to the Holy Synod, the Metropolitan Council and all the laity at the same time. The date for the presentation is Wednesday, September 3, 2008.

The turmoil surrounding the Church has been on going since former Treasurer, Protodeacon Eric Wheeler sent a series of three letters dated October 15 to November 1, 2005 to Metropolitan Herman, Primate of the OCA, members of the OCA's Holy Synod, and members of the OCA's Metropolitan Council. Protodeacon Wheeler demanded the Orthodox Church in America "clean house". It has been since late 2005 when information was first given to the Holy Synod. Their lack of moral oversight since that time has left the laity with mixed emotions.

Happy Birthday to all our parishioners celebrating
a birthday in September.

God grant all of you Many Years.

Betty Czech - Sept 1
EJ Roughgarden - Sept 9
Alyssa Mayer - Sept 12
Emil Popadics - Sept 20
K. Roughgarden - Sept 30

On the Internet ......

Emil Popadics celebrating his
91st birthday!

Women’s Club - Mark October 26 in your calendar and join the Women’s Club on a bus ride. For information, please contact Dot Fabian or Peggy Kovalycsik.

Picnic at the Beckmann's.......

Congratulations to our former parishioner and choir director Paul Hilko on his recent ordination into the diaconate by Bishop Dmitri, Diocese of the South. Many Years!

Congratulations to Nick and Peggy Kovalycsik on the birth of their third grandchild, Paige Elizabeth, on July 30. Parents are tom and Amy Kovalycsik LaBorgne of Huntersville, NC.

The Passaic “O” Club will hold a meeting in September to plan for the upcoming district convention to be held in Randolph on November 1 and 2. The convention includes the Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning, and sessions in the afternoon. On Saturday, following Vespers, a banquet and dance will be held at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover, NJ.

Happy Church New Year (Sept 1).....

O Maker of all creation, who hast established the times and the seasons in Thine own power: Bless the crown of this year with Thy goodness, O Lord, and keep our rulers and Thy flock in peace, by the intercessions of the Theotokos, and save us.

Metropolitan Herman will undergo a spinal fusion on September 9th in Pittsburgh. He will spend a few days at the hospital and then recover from home. May God grant him a speedy recovery.