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Организација Мајка девет Југовића о посети о Миана
Наш прота Милан, протиница Јелена и њихова ћерка Јулија су урчили помоћ прикупњену од пролећне продаје колача као и остале донације Хуманитарној организацији Мајка девет Југовића при епархији рашко-призренској. Овај поклон је део наше Хуманитане акције Договине у Призрену у оквиру које два пута годишње за Божић и Видовдан уручујемо помоћ чуварима нашег огњишта.
Наше Коло се уписало на списак приложника Треће фазе фрескописања обезбедивжи средства за фреску Тајна вечера.
Слава Богу!
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“He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed.
They were glad when it grew calm, and He guided them to their desired haven.”
- Psalm 107: 29 - 30
So reads the front of an informational brochure given to the five of us who toured Haven of Rest Service Center in Akron Ohio.
On January 16, 2023, on behalf of Saint Archangel Michael parish, Proto Milan, Protonitsa Jelena, and Slavica Djosanovic prepared a delicious meal for 110 people. These meals were delivered to the Haven with the help of Richard and Anita Ondreyka. What an unforgettable and amazing experience to tour the Haven - a Christ-centered, life-changing facility. At about 10:30 a.m. on January 16, Father Milan rang the service bell for the food dock. The large delivery door opened and a smiling man went to get help when he saw five visitors. Two faithful men took the meals and led us to the reception area. The area was spacious, clean and inviting. The well-lit lobby had large, clean chairs and sofas. The friendly receptionist paged Michael Solosky, Development Officer Donor/Donations. He greeted us and handed out informational packets which explained the workings of the Haven of Rest Ministries in detail.The tour began with a clothing delivery. We watched the clothes being received, weighed, cataloged, and stored. The two women who made the donation on behalf of their church joined the tour.
The group toured the dormitories, laundry, shower, education and recreation areas. We learned how the Haven relies on the good will of others to function. The Haven does not receive government subsidies to operate. Everywhere the group went was neat, pristine and organized.Workers were busy, cleaning, mopping, doing laundry and working in the kitchen. Michael explained how most of the people who currently stay at the Haven are working. The goal of the Haven is to help residents get to a place of stability and independence. The residents will return for the evening meal and stay the night.
The Haven gives help to all, free of charge. Noone is turned away, except for convicted sex offenders and those banned from the Haven with a history of violence at the Haven.
The Haven takes great care to separate men from women. Their housing and meals are independent of each other. Homeless families are cared for but the men are required to sleep in the dormitory.
All of the staff are Christians. There are no religious requirements for those cared for by the Haven, yet they must adhere to Christian principles. They are strongly encouraged to attend chapel services before meals and are given a chance to change the direction of their lives through a healthy dose of Christ’s love. Free of charge, people receive food, clothing, education, housing, job-readiness training and a host of other social and economic supports.
At the conclusion of the two- hour tour, our group enjoyed a meal together. A heart-warming moment happened when Michael asked Father Milan if he wanted to bless the food after we heard the people in the dining room pray together. Father graciously said, “God heard the prayer.”
Needless to say, the group was humbled to learn how the Haven functions. The Haven’s multi-million dollar budget relies on donations and volunteers. Many volunteers know what the Haven once did for them.
May God grant them many Blessed years.
Anita Ondreyka
Photo Album - Federation of Circles of Serbian Sisters Semi-Annual Meeting
Congratulations to our Kolo Sisters celebrating their Slava - St. Mother Paraskeva, on Sunday October 24. After Divine Liturgy, Ft. Milan blessed Slava bread and koljivo and festive lunch was served. Honored kuma for this year was Dukic Milena who gave a piece of Kolach to next year kuma Anita Ondreyka.
President of the Church Board, Aleksandar Mijatovic, president of Kolo Slavica Djosanovic and our Fr. Milan welcomed guests, thanked sisters for their contributions, reminded us about life of Kolo protector, Saint Mother Paraskeva and invited all of the ladies to join Kolo, to the glory of the God, and for their salvation.
Светлописао Драган Веселинов Фото албум - Слава КСС 2021 - Photo Album
Kolo Srpskih Sestara Board Members elected February 23, 2022
Slavica Đošanović - President
Biljana Kulina - Vice President
Snježana Klepić - Vice President
Jelena Sladaković - Secretary
Dragica Ninkovic - Treasurer
Members at Large
Slavica Jovičić
E-mail - kss.sv.petka.akron@gmail.com
Vanja Đurić