The Brotherhood of St John of San Francisco, St Nicholas Orthodox Church

Presents

The first annual “Fish-b-Que”

Please join our parish brotherhood as they celebrate the 15^th anniversary of the glorification of their patron, St John of San Francisco. This is also the 15^th anniversary of our rector, Priest Seraphim being a resident of Texas and pastor of our parish.

After liturgy, we would be honored to feed you with fish, corn on the cob, German potato salad, and watermelon.

We will also screen the new DVD (in English) about the life of St John of San Francisco. It is mostly in English and Russian with English subtitles, and has sold out its first pressing. Read more

Find the Best Christian Education for Your Child

Join concerned parents and educators on July 12 to discuss: Discerning Academic Excellence; Quality vs. Price; Affordability; Challenges we encounter with our children in society. Hosted by Holy Trinity Academy in Dallas. A light dinner will be served and childcare will be provided. Please RSVP for both.

Please download the Children Education Flyer for more details and information to RSVP.

Metropolitan Jonah Dinner On Monasticism July 19th

Monastery Friends invites you to join them for dinner at the Bent Tree Country Club with Metropolitan Jonah speaking on the importance of monasticism. Performance by St. Seraphim Cathedral Choir and special musical interlude with a duo violinist. Limited seating available so purchase your tickets early.

Time: Sunday July 19th at 7 pm
Place: Bent Tree Country Club, 5201 Westgrove Dr., Dallas, TX 75248
Cost: $40.00 per person or $75.00 per couple
RSVP to: 469-556-6179 (Dan Rudder) or 214-528-3741 (Fr. John)
Email: monasteryfriends@gmail.com

Download poster: Dinner Poster

Kathryn Saclarides Women’s Retreat and Lunch May 9

Women’s Retreat and Lunch with guest speaker Kathryn Saclarides

My Anointed Ones: Our Calling to Service in the Church

Monastery Friends invites you to a wonderful lunch and fellowship with guest speaker Kathryn Saclarides. Kathryn has done missionary work around the world through different Orthodox organizations. Kathryn will give a presentation on living the Christian life beginning with prayer and continuing in active service to your parish and ministering to those around us in need. She will talk about 45 minutes and then answer questions. We look forward to seeing you and please continue to pray for The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Monastery.

When: Saturday May 9, 2009
Time: 1:00 P.M.- 3:00 P.M.
Where: Greek Isles Restaurant
Address: 3309 N. Central Expressway suite 370, Plano, TX 75023
Cost: $25.00

Limited Seating Available - Please register early

Please read the retreat flyer for more detailed information and learn how to sign up.

For questions, email Monastery Friends at  info@monasteryfriends.com

Weekly Iconography Class April 28 to May 19

A course held Tuesdays, April 28 to May 19 7-8pm will explain the Orthodox meaning of icons, their distinctive art, and place of icons in Christin worship. The last class includes a tour of St. Seraphim’s Orthodox Church by her iconographer. Classes held at Highland Park United Methodist Church. To register visit http://www.hpumc.org/academy_spring_2009. Download this flyer for more information.

500 Attend 2009 Festival of Orthodoxy

Approximately 500 people at different venues had the opportunity to hear the 2009 Festival of Orthodoxy guest speakers: Fr. Peter Gillquist, Director of Missions and Evangelism of the Antiochian Archdiocese and Project Director of The Orthodox Study Bible: The New Testament; Fr. Eugen Pentiuc,Associate Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and one of the editors-in-chief of The Orthodox Study Bible: The Old Testament (2008); and Fr. Justin, Librarian of the Monastery of Saint Catherine at Sinai. All three spoke at Holy Trinity on Saturday, February 7. CDs of the speeches will be available in about four weeks through the NTOM website (www.ntom.org). Read more

Photos from “The Bible and the Early Church”

NTOM Meeting Schedule

Please take note of our upcoming NTOM meetings. All Orthodox Christians wanting to support our Missions and Evangelism efforts are invited to attend and participate!

• 5-5 NTOM General Meeting — St. Maximus the Confessor OCA, Denton

And for members of NTOM’s Steering Committee:

• 2-24 NTOM Steering Committee — Holy Trinity GOC, Dallas to wrap up Festival meeting