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Vichnaya Pamyat' Fr. Robert Taft SJ
From a FB post by Sister Vassa…
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“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trodden under foot by men. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Mt 5: 13-16)
Fr. Robert F. Taft, SJ, a beloved teacher of many, including me, and who passed away yesterday, was both these things: both “salt” and “light.” By the “salt” of his particular genius, he brought alive the “flavor” of otherwise-dead historical facts, – sometimes even to the point of disturbing the more sensitive palates, unaccustomed to his dose of “salt.” Because Father Taft said it like it was, according to his meticulous and honest research.
For this powerful witness, for being the honest scholar he was, – for being himself, – he was often criticized and maligned. But he could never “be hid,” like “a city set on a hill.” Like many Church-scholars, he suffered under and for the burdens of his knowledge, which both enlightened and disturbed the “status quaestionis” of the Church’s past and present issues. Be that as it may, I want to thank God for Fr. Taft’s courage, to bear witness to what he learned, in his unapologetic martyrdom. Thank You, God, for giving us Fr. Taft. And thank you, Fr. Taft, for letting God offer you to us, as the salt and light we so need in our today.
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Vigil at UGCC Music Conference in Parma Ohio- a MUST SEE!
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100+ singers, leaders, cantors from all over North America at Vigil this evening Saturday October 6th. #ugccmusic #ugccsingcon2018
A Vibrant (Parish) September Weekend
- Serving with newly ordained nephew Fr. Deacon Daniel Galadza-Axios!
- Celebrating a 25th wedding anniversary - Mnohaya Lita!
- Welcoming new mothers to church after 40 days
- Praying for catechumens-baptisms next week
- Blessing schoolchildren and their supplies at the start of the new academic year
AXIOS! The Diaconal Ordination of Daniel Galadza
August 28th Univ Lavra Ukraine.
Photos P. Didula
At First Liturgy August 29th 2018
Photos P. Didula Video A C-Dillen
Services for the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God
August 14th, 7 - 9:30 pm - The Vigil Service. We begin the feast on the eve. The service consists of Vespers and Matins with blessing of the loaves, carrying forth of the icon, and anointing. Come for part or all of the service. If you must work on the 15th, this is your opportunity to participate in the feast and fulfill your minimal obligation.
August 15th, 10 am - Divine Liturgy. The main liturgical celebration of the feast. All are strongly encouraged to attend - bring your children! Bring flowers and herbs for blessing.
August 16 , 7 - 9:30 pm - The Praises at the Tomb. This unique and beautiful service is similar to Jerusalem Matins of Holy Saturday. We gather around the shroud of the Theotokos and praise our Holy Mother. A procession with the shroud takes place at dusk. If for good reason you cannot get to church for the above services - this is your chance to pay your respects to “the Mother of Life”.
Three services, three chances to pay your respects. Do not be negligent of your Christian obligations. Make appropriate plans in order to attend some or all of the above mentioned services. Let us gather, as did the Apostles in Gethsemane, and fittingly pay our respects at the funeral services our Mother, the Lady Theotokos!
THREE OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK TO HONOUR THE DORMITION:
On August 15th the church celebrates the Dormition (falling asleep) of the Mother of God. We Christians observe this feast with great care and devotion, preparing ourselves with prayer and fasting. These are the funeral services of our Mother, and similar to Good Friday we ought to stop everything and enter into this mystery. Here at Saint Elias there are three opportunities for you
to participate in these extraordinary services:
St Elias Golf Tournament- Time to Register!
Join us for the annual St. Elias Classic- a super fun day of golf for good cause. All information is detailed below. If you haven't ever participated - this is the year. (check out photos from last year click here)
Every year this tournament raises over $10,000 for the needs of the parish. REGISTRATION FORM HERE and Sponsorship Forms available from Peter Potjewyd. God bless all involved!
