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Festival Appreciation Luncheon

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FESTIVAL APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

September 30th (following Divine Liturgy)

 

Recognizing that it requires willingness and commitment from so many people to make our festival happen, we wish to express our gratitude by reestablishing the tradition of hosting an Appreciation Luncheon for our volunteers and workers.

This year too, we faced some special challenges that, with God’s help, we were able to overcome. We succeeded because we committed ourselves to working and learning together. This experience has helped us recognize the hard work that has been in place for many years. For this reason, we want to acknowledge and say thank you to all the volunteers who have helped Saint Anthony’s, not just this past year, but year after year. The commitment of many throughout the decades of our parish has been invaluable, and we want you to know we recognize and appreciate you.

To show our gratitude for the many years of help and hard work, we ask you to please come join us for lunch on Sunday, September 30th. By thanking you on this day, we can lay down a foundation of gratitude, and together we can move forward with optimism for future Festivals.

Please accept our invitation to join us. We look forward to seeing you on September 30th!

 

 

 

How can we build the moral foundation of our children?

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The question we’ve been asked for the upcoming (Sept. 2) edition of RGJ’s (Reno Gazette Journal) Faith Forum is, “How can we build the moral foundation of our children?” My response is below. Remember you can read the entire column that includes responses from different religious traditions in this Sunday’s paper. -Fr. Stephen

Be Honest

Gregory of Nyssa says, “From the home comes grace,” i.e., God’s blessings begin from family. Children will imitate your example, so talk to them about God. Go to church and be on time, your children will follow your example. Fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ, avoiding idle talk and especially gossip. Take care with whom you keep company. Work and support your church, be involved, offer your talents and volunteer. Show your children that you love them. Spend time with them calmly discussing their life and the moral issues that occupy them. Teach them to have the fear of God. Pray together, especially at mealtimes. Let them see you study the holy scripture or the life of a Saint. Follow the fasts of the Church throughout the year. Go to confession and tell them “sorry,” when you’re at fault. Be honest. Your children will follow your example.

RGJ: What role should religion play in the society?

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The question we’ve been asked for the upcoming (Aug. 26) edition of RGJ’s (Reno Gazette Journal) Faith Forum is, “What role should religion play in the society?” What do you think? My response is below. Remember you can read the entire column that includes responses from different religious traditions in this Sunday’s paper.

Religion Should Have a Life-Giving Purpose

If religion is good, then it ought to have a unifying role in society by bringing together people and helping overcome divisiveness. If religion is creative, then it ought to have a liberating role, both spiritually and intellectually, always encourage the growth of civilization and culture. If religion is alive, then it ought to have a prophetic role within society, reminding peoples and nations of their dignity, as well as their responsibility toward other humans and to all creation. “Pure religion and undefiled before our God”, as the Lord’s brother says, will elevate and ennoble each person and all peoples, guiding us to recognize what is true, good and beautiful. When this happens, religion feeds the human spirit and fills each of our lives with meaning and purpose. So then, just as the soul gives life to the body, true religion can offer real life to the entire world.

Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church

4795 Lakeside Drive, Reno, NV 89509
Rev. Fr. Stephen Karcher, Proistamenos