Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 5/19/2013
Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women

Luke 24:1-12

Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7

Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8

Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women; Patrick the Hieromartyr & Bishop of Prusa and His Fellow Martyrs Acacius, Menander, and Polyaenus; Our Righteous Father Memnonus the Wonderworker; Theotima & Kyriake the Martyrs

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Schedule of Services

Sundays: Orthros (Matins): 8:45 AM | Divine Liturgy: 9:45 AM

Weekdays: Orthros (Matins): 9:00 AM | Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM

For information on our Lenten and Holy Week services please contact the Church office at (203) 795-1347 between the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

 

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Athletic Ministry

Playing Basketball & Volleyball in a Church League

The Connecticut Eastern Orthodox Basketball League (CEOBL) was established over 40 years ago as a way for Orthodox children to become part of a team, representing their home parish, and play in a league with other local Orthodox communities.  Over the years it has grown to be one of the better run leagues in the United States – it is not without flaws – but the individuals coaching and the athletic directors from each of the parishes involved, constantly strive to make the league a fun place for the children of our communities to play.

How is the League set-up?

The teams of the CEOBL compete in four divisions open to both boys and girls: Youth Division (10 years old and younger); Junior Varsity (13 years old and younger); Varsity (High School Seniors and younger) and a Senior division for those over the age of 19.  The teams practice on Thursday evening at the Holy Infant Gymnasium (at least until the Saint Barbara Gymnasium is completed).  We also have girls Junior Varsity (13 years old and younger) and Varsity (14 years old - High School Seniors) volleyball teams that compete in the CEOVL.  The volleyball teams practices (again, at least until our parish Gymnasium is completed) at the Connecticut Sports Center, located at 21 South Bradley Road in Woodbridge.

When do the teams play?

The CEOBL games take place on either Saturday or Sunday from the weekend before Thanksgiving thru February, while the CEOVL games take place on Sunday from late December thru February.  No games are scheduled on Sunday before 1:00 pm so as to provide all involved with the leagues to attend the Divine Liturgy and other parish functions together with their families. 

Where do the teams play?

Games take place at the following gymnasiums:  Holy Trinity, Bridgeport (this facility currently serves as our home court as well); Annunciation, Stamford; Archangels, Stamford; Holy Trinity, Waterbury; and Holy Trinity, New Rochelle. 

Benefits of participating in the League.

The friendships; it really is that simple.  Our children will have an opportunity to further develop their friendships with each other while at the same time meeting other children or young adults their own age from other parishes.  I encourage you to ask anyone of our parents who participated in the league when they were younger about the friendships that they have maintained through the fellowship and competition that the league offers. 

Why does the Church sponsor Athletic Leagues?

From our youngest age, we find ourselves in various competitive situations that will challenge our patience and perseverance.  In school and even in the workplace we are often called to work together with other individuals, often times in a highly competitive situation.  Will we remain true to our values and faith?  Will we have learned how to be gracious in both ‘victory’ and ‘defeat?’  Will we have learned how to be competitive and still keep our integrity intact?  The experience of all the Youth Ministry Programs of our Church, including the athletic teams can only assist in providing us a strong foundation as we continue to grow and mature. 

Game On.  Faith On.

 

Upcoming Events and Services

The Holy Martyr Thalleleus

May 20, 2013

Constantine & Helen, Equal-to-the Apostles

May 21, 2013

Orthros & Divine Liturgy

May 21, 2013 9 am

Basiliscus the Martyr, Bishop of Comana

May 22, 2013

Michael the Confessor, Bishop of Synnada

May 23, 2013

Greek School - Last Day/End of the year party

May 23, 2013 4:30 pm

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