Important Schedule Change -  Due to the preparation needed for the wedding this Sunday, the Hours & Divine Liturgy will begin at 9:00 am instead of our usual 9:30 am. We will return to our regular schedule next week.

Trapeza for this Sunday, September, September 13th will be a potluck continental brunch so that we can finish in enough time to prepare for the wedding. Please don’t bring any hot foods, etc.this week.

Trapeza Setup/Cleanup Team: Mary T., Shirlee, & Tanya J.

Church Clean-Up Day - Many hands are needed for our church clean-up day, this Saturday, September 12th, at 9:00 am. If you’re unable to make it on Saturday please commit to a task and arrange a date and time with Mary T. in order to complete it.

The Marriage of Basil and Fevronia will take place this Sunday, September 13th, at 2:00 pm. Please keep them in your prayers as they approach the day on which they’ll begin to work out their salvation together as husband and wife.

The Next Akathist & Orthodoxy Q&A will be this coming Wednesday, September 16th, starting at 6:00 pm.  A potluck trapeza according to the Fast will take place before and during the Q&A. As always, everyone is welcome to attend.

Rectory Septic System Fund  Update - Earlier this year, with the blessing of His Grace Bishop Michael, a fundraising campaign was initiated to cover the expense of replacing the 70 year-old septic system at the parish rectory. An inspection determined that system in the front yard was no longer serviceable, and since the new system had to be installed in the back yard and the plumbing needed to be rerouted because of the current building codes and the logistics of navigating around the Algonquin Gas Transmission Pipeline which runs through the property, the cost of the entire project was extensive. I'm pleased to announce that, by the grace of God and through your generosity, the project has been completed and the fundraising campaign through Tithly will end on September 30th as scheduled. While the campaign covered a good deal of the expense, your donations would still be greatly appreciated,  and any amount would be greatly appreciated. You can find the page to donate online through our Parish Tithely account by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page, or, if you prefer, you can mail your donation to the church at 364 Canterbury Turnpike, Norwich, CT, 06360, or given it directly to Dick or Laura on Sunday. 

In Christ,

Fr. Stephen

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Our parish rectory is located a few miles from the church property, a beautiful house that was built almost 70 years ago. The septic system was original to the house, and long past its expected lifespan. An nspection revealed that the system was in very poor condition and in need of replacement, which created an unexpected and rather urgent financial burden upon our small parish.

Earlier this year, with the blessing of His Grace Michael, Bishop of Boston, we began a fundraising campaign through our existing Tithely account in order to offset the cost, which was close to $40,000 due to the work required to bring the system up to code. By the grace of God and through your generosity the project has now been completed, and the strain placed upon the parish treasury was much less than we had anticipated.  If you would like to contribute toward the remainder of this project, any amount would be greatly apprecaited. Donations can be made by using the campaign donation button below, or by mailing it directly to the parish at 364 Canterbury Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360. May the Lord bless you for your compassion and generosity!

In Christ,

Fr. Stephen