IOCC cross-country cyclists to visit
"Race
to Respond," a group of bicyclists making a
cross-country trek representing the
International Orthodox Christian Charities, will
be making a stop in Bonners Ferry at the
Holy Myrrhbearing Women Orthodox Mission,
1957 Pleasant Valley Loop, for morning services
on Friday, June 29.Celebrating their 20th anniversary, cyclist Jim Angelus and friends are setting out once again from Seattle on a 3,000 mile ride to Seaside Park, New Jersey, where church pastor Father Gregory Horton vacationed every summer as a child, to raise awareness and funds for the IOCC's worldwide humanitarian work.
The church invites everyone to stop in and welcome the riders as they pause in our community for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul.
That feast begins at the church at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, for Great Vespers with Blessing of the Loaves, and continues with Matins at 8 a.m. Friday, June 29. The Divine Liturgy takes place at 9 a.m., and the IOCC riders will be introduced at a brunch at 10 a.m.
Those who don't wish to celebrate the feast, especially those who aren't members of the church, are welcome and encouraged to come to brunch to cheer on the riders and their good works.
To find out more, call Father Horton at (208) 267-0897.