Dear in Christ,

It is my esteemed pleasure to write to you in this holy season on behalf of Christ the Savior Mission, extending to you both our festive greetings as well as our cordial invitation to join us on the weekend of January 1-2, 2011, as we celebrate 10 years of the Lord’s providential care, guidance, and blessings.

It is hard to believe that a decade has already passed since March 5, 2000, when Protopresbyter Daniel Hubiak, the Mission’s founding priest, proclaimed during the first Divine Liturgy those resounding words: “Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit!” By the grace of God, this magnificent exclamation still echoes even now in the ears and hearts of the faithful who have come to make Christ the Savior their spiritual home in Delmarva; may this cry continue to resound both “now and forever, and unto the ages of ages! Amen.”

As we celebrate this 10th Anniversary, we ask that you join us in offering thanksgiving to God and humble gratitude to those who through their dedicated labors, sacrificial offerings, and steadfastness in prayer, have supported the Orthodox Church in America’s Mission to Delmarva.

We are especially pleased that this historic weekend will be led by our archpastor, His Beatitude Metropolitan Jonah, who will preside at the Divine Services, meet informally with all those present, and conclude the weekend with us by sharing a festive meal.

The schedule is as follows:

1. The Great Vespers service on Saturday, January 1st, at 6:00pm; followed by refreshments and spiritual discussion with His Beatitude.
2. The Divine Liturgy on Sunday, January 2nd, at 9:00am; the Hours begin at 8:40am.
3. A Festal Luncheon following the Divine Liturgy. All are invited!

There will be no cost for the luncheon, though donations will be accepted.  You are only asked to please R.S.V.P for the meal by Sunday, December 26, 2010. You may do so by either:

• Signing the luncheon attendance sheet at the church.
• Calling or emailing Fr. John at 302-537-6055 or frjohn@orthodoxdelmarva.org.

Please be sure to join us for this special weekend! May the Lord’s blessing be upon you and your loved ones this Nativity season, this New Year, and always!

In Christ Jesus, Our Lord,

Fr. John Parsells

At the Lighthouse Sound Restaurant
12723 St. Martin’s Neck Road, Bishopville, MD (right off Rt. 90 Bridge)
Sunday, January 2nd, following the Divine Liturgy

Please Choose One of the Following Entrées

1. Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich served with Fresh Cut Fries and Cole Slaw
2. Tuscan Chicken Sandwich with Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Basil Aioli, served with Fresh Cut Fries
3. Chipotle marinated Beef Tips Wrap with bell peppers, onions, Swiss cheese, and bacon ranch dressing
4. Spinach and Mozzarella Salad with red onions, cherry tomatoes, and bacon tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette

Notes

• Entrées come with soup or salad, and white chocolate bread pudding.
• Children may order from the children’s menu.
• Recommended Donation is $20 per adult / $6 per child.
• Absolutely everyone is invited!