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The Feast of Saint Mary

(8/22/2008) St. Mary was miraculously born to a rich man named Joachim and his barren wife, Anne. From the age of 6 months "undefiled" daughters of the Hebrews cared for St. Mary. At the very young age of 3, St. Mary was then taken to reside in the Temple at Jerusalem. St. Mary at the age of 12 would become engaged to St. Joseph. Zacharias the priest wanted to find a suitable man to assume the care for St. Mary. The priest gathered together the canes of her male relatives and placed the canes in the Temple. The following day, the cane of St. Joseph the carpenter budded, similar to Aaron's rod in the Old Testament.

 

 


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Where: The Grand Geneva www.grandgeneva.com
When: February 20-22, 2009
Who: College, Graduates, and Young Professionals
Guest Speakers: H.G. Anba Angaelos



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Our next City Bible Study will be held on Monday August 25th, 2008 at 7:30pm. The location is Christ The Savior Orthodox Church located at 933 N. LaSalle Ave. This meeting is held every other Monday.

"Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase.  So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine" (Proverbs 3:9-10)
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Fast of the Apostles
6/20/2008 Do you fast? Give me proof of it by your works.

If you see a poor man, take pity on him. If you see a friend being honored, do not envy him. Do not let only your mouth fast, but also the eye and the ear and the feet and the hands and all the members of our bodies. Let the hands fast, by being free of avarice. Let the feet fast, by ceasing to run after sin. Let the eyes fast, by disciplining them not to glare at that which is sinful. Let the ear fast, by not listening to evil talk and gossip. Let the mouth fast from foul words and unjust criticism. For what good is it if we abstain from birds and fishes, but bite and devour our brothers? May He who came to the world to save sinners strengthen us to complete the fast with humility, have mercy on us and save us. St John Chrysostom
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St Mark Montessori School
9/6/2006St. Mark Christian Montessori Preschool provides a unique educational experience incorporating Christian values with the Montessori curriculum. Serving children ages 2.5-5 years old, including a kindergarten program, we recognize this age as a critical time to instill God’s love and the thrill to learn.
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H.H. Pope Shenouda III

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