Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Tonight, the faithful community of St. Anna’s enjoyed a most blessed evening. We came together, under the prayerful guidance of His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver to celebrate Great Vespers for the Conception of the Theotokos by her Mother, St. Anna. Beyond His Eminence, Fr. Elias Koucos and Fr. John Mahfouz for celebrating with us, I would like to thank the following for making the night so special. All of these people worked so hard to offer kind hospitality to our guests and to ourselves. For this evening’s reception, God bless:
Myra Shenk
Paulette Stagg
Beth Johnson
Penny Mills
Mary Feotis
Connie Cayias
Georgette Lowe
Ann Sasich
Tina Sergakis
Julie Steele
Liberty Mudrock (not just tonight, but every time we enjoy a cup of coffee).
Also…
Mary Yannias for Baking the Breads for the Artoclasia.
Yet, Also…
Sandra Zoolakis for decorating the hallways and the church.
And Finally…
Mary Simos and Connie Pantke worked hard to offer some hospitality tomorrow, following the Divine Liturgy, but both came down with illnesses this past week. They are in our prayers for comfort and improved health.
Our Parish Council had everything lovingly-organized in the Narthex and Leo, with his readers, chanted and a lovely service.
I have included everyone in this note from correspondence concerning the events of the evening. I ask your forgiveness if anyone was not recognized who may have helped. Please contact me if you know of anyone left off, I would like to acknowledge them.
Tomorrow, we will come together for the Divine Liturgy at the normal time to continue this commemoration. If you missed out this evening, please don’t deny yourself this spiritual blessing, to be touched by the Theotokos and her Mother, if you are able to participate.
With great joy and thanksgiving, I remain,
With Love in Christ,
Fr. Anthony