Antiochian Orthodox Christian Mission
Port Matilda, Pennsylvania

A mission of The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.

Mission telephone: 814-466-7057.
Clergy:
Rev. Fr. Stephen Lourie
Rev. Deacon Gregory Roeber

"And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch"
(Acts of the Apostles 11:26)

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		Diocese of Charleston Deacons' Retreat August 7-9, 2009	Fasting
Welcome back to all the members of Saint George, Altoona living in the area who have been with us, and welcome to any newcomers to the greater Happy Valley area. In response to requests from participants in the series on Sacred Scripture we completed during Great Lent, we will meet again this Fall starting Sunday, September 13 at 7:00 PM at 124 North Church Street in Boalsburg.  The topic for the study group that will last until Sunday evening, October 4 will be "The Orthodox Christian Theology of Marriage." We will examine both historical and contemporary issues surrounding this Mystery, and make some comparisons to both Catholic and Protestant views that will hopefully be of help to anyone, young or old, who wishes to understand how the Church has pondered the meaning of a relationship that is at one and the same time, common to all human cultures, but that has a complex and profound meaning as an icon of Christ's own relationship to the Church. We will meet promptly at 7:00 and pray Little Compline together, turn to the study, and as before, try to be sure that everyone can be underway by 8:30 P.M. I will be providing some preliminary reading and a guide before the first meeting. Just a reminder as well: Our Bishop, His Grace Thomas Joseph will make his annual visitation to St. George parish the weekend of September 18-20. Please make every attempt to keep your calendars open so that you can participate in both the liturgical services as well as the social events of the weekend.   Sincerely in Christ, Deacon Gregory Diakonissa Patricia