St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church, IrvonaNativity of the Theotokos Orthodox Church, Madera
orthodoxclearfield.org • (814) 862-8694 • info@
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTSTwelfth Week of PentecostAugust 17 – August 23daily Scripture readings
“Remember God. Say your prayers. Go to Church.”
– Anna Hopko (mother of Fr. Thomas Hopko)
1. UPCOMING SERVICES AND EVENTS
TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTLeave-taking of the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God
Saturday, August 22
- NO VESPERS!
Sunday, August 23
- Third and Sixth Hours, 9:10am @ Madera
- Divine Liturgy, 9:30am (Fr. Barnabas Fravell, Celebrant)
- Coffee Hour, following (Bridgett & Olivia Sidorick., Sponsors)
______________________________THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTAfterfeast of the Beheading of the Forerunner and Baptist John
Sts. Alexander, John, and Paul the New, Patriarchs of ConstantinopleSaturday, August 29
- Confessions, 5:30pm
- Great Vespers, 6:00pm @ Irvona
Sunday, August 30
- Third and Sixth Hours, 9:10am @ Irvona
- Divine Liturgy, 9:30am (Fr. John Steffaro, Celebrant)
- Coffee Hour, following (Mandells, Sponsors)
2. UPDATED CONFESSION PROTOCOL – Visiting priests who are able to celebrate Great Vespers on Saturday evenings will be available at 5:30pm to hear confessions. Per Fr. Mark’s request, each church will have a notebook, where parishioners will be asked to write down their name, date, and to whom they said their confession. Please take advantage of our visiting priests when Vespers is celebrated.
3. SPECIAL COLLECTION! – This coming Sunday 8/23, and Sunday 8/30, we will be taking a special collection for Walter Lucas and his family, who suffered a house fire late Monday evening. We thank God that no one was injured and everyone is safe. If anyone wishes to give directly via Venmo or Zelle, or who would like to see a list of needs for the family, please see the below information:
Candy and Walter Lucas
c/o Phil Ulmer
PO BOX 119
Revloc PA 15948Hope Ulmer’s cell: 814-553-8505
Please keep Walter, Candy, Shane, and Hope in your prayers as they navigate through this time! Thank you for your generosity!
4. IT’S TIME FOR SCHOOL – Following the Divine Liturgy this Sunday, we will take an opportunity to bless our students and teachers who will be starting the 2026-2027 school year. May God bless, preserve, and open the minds and hearts of our teachers and students in our parish!
5. 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, email him at
frmark@orthodoxclearfield.
orthodoxclearfield.org. 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.