St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church, IrvonaNativity of the Theotokos Orthodox Church, Madera
orthodoxclearfield.org • (814) 862-8694 • info@
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTSTwenty-first Week of PentecostOctober 19 – October 25daily Scripture readings
“The lesson of the Fifth Sunday of Luke is among the lessons that introduce us to the season of Advent, preparing us for the Feast that celebrates the birth of our Lord. It focuses our attention upon the practice of good deeds, reminding us of God’s love and personal sacrifice by sending His Son into the world…. at the start of the Nativity Fast, and at a time of the year when we are commemorating our nation’s many blessings at Thanksgiving, we are again reminded that merciful kindness, Christian charity, and love are among the spiritual virtues that save us from needless agony and eternal torment.”
~ Very Reverend Timothy Baclig
1. UPCOMING SERVICES AND EVENTS
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Martyrs Marcian and Martyrius the Notaries, of Constantinople
Saturday, October 24
- Yard Sale set up, 10:00am @ Irvona
- NO VESPERS
Sunday, October 25
- Third and Sixth Hours, 9:10am @ Irvona
- Divine Liturgy, 9:30am (Fr. Edward Hughes, Celebrant)
- Coffee Hour, following (McDonalds., Sponsors)
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Holy Wonderworkers and Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian
Saturday, October 31
- NO VESPERS
Sunday, November 1
- Third and Sixth Hours, 9:10am @ Irvona
- Divine Liturgy, 9:30am (Fr. Barnabas Fravell, Celebrant)
- Coffee Hour, following (Maureen & Rachelle S., Sponsors)
2. PARISH YARD SALE SET UP – We will be doing a parish yard sale on November 13th and 14th @ St. Michael’s Hall, with all proceeds from these items going towards the parish fund. See below a schedule for the yard sale:
THIS WEEK: Sat. 10/24 – Yard sale setup, 10:00am @ St. Michael’s Hall
- Parishioners welcome to purchase a table to set up belongings of their choice to sell for personal yard sale. Additional donations are welcome.
Sun. 10/25 & 11/8 – Parishioners welcome to view and buy existing items. Cost will be donation of their choice.
Fri. 11/13 & Sat. 11/14 – YARD SALE, 8:00am – 3:00pm each day.
- Additional information forthcoming regarding volunteers, cookies, etc.
3. NOVEMBER CALENDAR – Please see below the calendar for November.
4. FAMILY SURVEY – LAST CHANCE! Please see the below survey from Kyra Mathewson, the Youth Activities Coordinator for the Archdiocese. Anyone that can fill it out will help the Archdiocese plan appropriate activities for our youth! Thank you!
This survey take 5 minutes or less to complete and will remain open through November 1, 2026.
5. Catechism Classes – Father Mark Meholick will be having online Catechism Classes on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. The classes are through Teams (Microsoft). To get added to the class, email Father Mark at ka3yoi@gmail.com.
6. STAY CONNECTED – If you or someone you know would like to meet with Fr. Mark, please call or text the parish number at (814) 862-8694 (you will talk to Vlad S., who will forward your message), email him at frmark@orthodoxclearfield.org, or use the online contact form at orthodoxclearfield.org. If you need to contact Fr. Mark directly, if it be a pastoral emergency, his number is 814-771-5530. Please do not hesitate to reach out or schedule a visit. If illness prevents you from attending church, please let Father know so that he can add you to the parish prayer list and, if needed, arrange to bring the Holy Mysteries to you.