CHRIST THE SAVIOUR ORTHODOX CHURCH A PARISH OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA (OCA) · DIOCESE OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA 5501 OLD LOCUST LANE, HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17109 OFFICE: 717-652-1825 ● WEB: WWW.CTSHBG.ORG ● EMAIL: [email protected]
ARCHBISHOP MARK, Diocesan Hierarch V. Rev. Stephen Vernak, Pastor ([email protected]) V. Rev. Daniel D. Ressetar, Pastor Emeritus V. Rev. Daniel Kovalak, Attached Dn. Peter (Scott) Staller, Attached Dn. John Shingara, Attached
Mark Yerke, Parish Council President ([email protected]) Dn. Peter (Scott) Staller, Treasurer ([email protected])
You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men, clearly you are an epistle of Christ! (2 Corinthians 3:2-3)
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2018 24th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 7. Martyrs Menas of Egypt, Victor at Damascus and Vincent of Spain. Martyr Stephanida of Spain. Ven. Theodore the Confessor, Abbot of the Studion. Repose of Bl. Maxim, Fool-for-Christ and Wonderworker in Moscow. Ven. Martýrii, Abbot of Zelénsk. Repose of Saint Stephen Dečani of Serbia. Saint Martin the Merciful, Bishop of Tours.
Epistle: Ephesians 2:14-22 Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
UPCOMING SERVICES AND EVENTS: Nov 11, Sun: MARTYR MENAS. Hours - 8:40am; Baptism (Alexander Lamb); Divine Liturgy – 9am; Church School & Ethiopian/Eritrean Fellowship – following; Orthodoxy 101 -12:15pm; Readers: 3rd Hour: Larry Smith 6th Hour: Rdr. James Kushlan Epistle: Manny Lopez ● Post-Communion: Jennifer Lewis Nov 13, Tue: ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM. Orthodox/Catholic Dialogue –noon; Diocesan Clergy Retreat Nov 13th – Nov 14th @ Aston, PA Nov 14, Wed: Bible Study (33 N 2nd St) –noon; Prosphora Baking -4pm; Vespers -6:30pm; Choir Rehearsal –following Nov 15, Thu: BEGINNING OF THE NATIVITY FAST, MARTYR GURIAS.. Parish Council Meeting -7pm Nov 16, Fri: APOSTLE MATTHEW Nov 17, Sat: Vespers -5pm; Confession –following Nov 18, Sun: MARTYRS PLATON & ROMAN. Hours -9:10am; Divine Liturgy -9:30am; Dr. Cyril Jenkins Presentation, Church School Q&A, Parish Ministry Faire & Fellowship – following; Orthodoxy 101 -12:15pm Readers: 3rd Hour: Rdr. Leo Leer 6th Hour: Jennifer Lewis Epistle: Rdr. James Kushlan ● Post-Communion: Sophia Kellachow
WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS! Please join us for fellowship in the parish hall after the service. Interested in becoming a part of our community; or learning more about Orthodoxy? Please ask to speak to Fr. Stephen Vernak, our pastor. Important Note Regarding Communion: Only those faithful who are Orthodox Christians and have properly prepared themselves by fasting (from all food and drink), prayer, and recent confession; and who were at least present for the reading of the Epistle and Gospel, should approach to receive the Holy Eucharist.
PARISH PRAYER LIST Please remember the following persons during your daily morning and evening prayers. Names will be listed for 2 weeks unless requested. Submit names to the office by Wednesday for inclusion.
NEWLY DEPARTED [40TH DAY]: Mary Holowack, aunt of Rick Wood 11/3 [12/12]; Rosemarie (family of M. Myra Kovalak) 10/31 [12/9]; Dorothy Medill, mother of Rebecca Jekel, 10/27 [12/5]; Joseph Dudick, 10/21 [11/29]; Lee Miller, cousin of Rdr. Leo Leer, 10/15 [11/23]; William Hoff, family of Sam Lopez, 10/15 [11/23]; Norma Koons, Loretta Ivanoff’s sister, 10/7 [11/15]; Roma (Freweini’s mother) – 10/6 [11/14]
ANNIVERSARIES OF DEPARTED: George Dimza, Nov 11 -50th; Rodney John Leer, Fred’s brother, Nov 11 – 70th; Angelo A. Branoff, Nov 12 -16th; Anna Russian, mother of Joseph, Nov 12 -21st; John Sass, brother of +Russell, Nov 12 -25th; Myles Cameron, grandfather of Marina, Nov 12 -17th; Alexander Burcz, Barbara Cain’s brother, Nov 13 -51st; Ira Lee Shenk, Alice Mallick’s brother, Nov 14 – 10th; Anna Puchcarish, Dotty Fedetz’s cousin, Nov 14 – 3rd; Elaine R. Miller, Heidi Kushlan’s mother, Nov 14 – 35th; Pat. Pavle of Serbia, Nov 15 – 9th; Helen Katerman, mother of Andrew, Nov 15 -4th; Hubert C. Broskey, brother-in-law of Elizabeth Hancher, Nov 16 -35th; G. Warren Barns, uncle of John, Nov 17 -16th; Donna Facynic, wife of Rudolph, Nov 17 -15th; Galina Fridrikhova, Andrei Levkovich’s grandmother, Nov 17 - 3rd;
AILING: PARISHIONERS: John “Jack” Sweikert; Millicent Russel; Joseph Fetsko; Grigori Ter-Arakelov; Joseph (Moe) Mazurek; FAMILY & FRIENDS: Grace (sister-in-law of Dotty Fedetz); Wiera, Vera (Fr. Dan R’s cousin & sister); Elizabeth; Korin (Somple family friend); Fern (Dn. Peter’s mother); Cassandra & Peter (friends of Larissa Shuga); Jeff (friend of Johnna McGreevy); Kelly (friend of Angie DiFlorio); Joseph (Christine Tartamella’s father); Anya (friend of Keith Leader); M. Priscilla; Anna & Margaret (family of the Yerke’s); Gemma, Clarence & Marie (Eleanor Herman’s in-laws & friend); Bernadine, Lonnie, & Fred (Osuch’s family); Connie, & Daniel (family & friends of the Leer’s); Howard & Barbara (friends of Larry Smith); Shelby, Suzanne, Candy, Jennifer, Joan, Paul, Donna, Lydia, Marilyn, Kristina, & Cindi (family & friends of the Kushlans); Martha (family of M. Theodora); Mary, Joanne, Roger, & John (friends of the Kuchta’s); Marcia, Olga & Ron (family & friend of Kathy Pankiw); Seraphima (friend of John R. Barns);Theodore, Tanya, & Rita (Lopez friend & family); Randy, Evelyn, Becky, & Quinn (Deb Hisiro’s family & friends); John (Janet Kuzupas brother); Joseph, & Louise (Suzanne Demchak’s brother & sister-in-law);
HEALTH & WELL-BEING: All victims of Terror, War, Violence, & Civil Strife; Metropolitan Paul & Archbishop John of Aleppo held hostage by Syrian Terrorists; PARISHIONERS: Jennifer (Euphemia) Firestine; Michael Zuro; Robert Drozd; Keith Leader; Angie DiFlorio; Samantha & Lazarus (Manny) Lopez; Michael & Loretta Ivanoff; Andrea Ivanoff Worley; John & Mary Ellen Osuch; Kathryn Kellachow; Andy Fedetz; Sue Wolfe; Daniel Bretz; Robin Kuzupas. HOME-BOUND & IN-CARE FACILITIES: Nicholas Demopoulos; Nicholas Essis; Pauline Fecho; Joan Homa; William Kantor; Janet Kuzupas; Gloria Maliniak; Millicent Russell; EXPECTANT MOTHER(S): Brittney; Danielle Zuro; Kristal Medina Rafiq; Amelia Demopoulos; and the children born of them; COLLEGE STUDENTS: Tseday Afrassa; Yerusalem Arefe, Amelia Demopoulos; Grace Firestine; Taylor Gladys, George Hatalowich, Paige & Wade Hisiro, Shawn Jacob; Sophia & Vladimer Kellachow; Bahliby & Sammy Kidane; Madeleine Kushlan; Drake Lamb; Joseph Martin, Evan & Johnna McGreevy, Timothy Monko; Andrew Norato; Alex Pankiw, Sophia Ressetar, Jessica Shingara; Nicole & Shane Staller, Melissa Zuro; MILITARY: Casey; Dimitrios; Stephanie; Matthew; David; Michael; Peter; Russell, Sean, Ian, Zachary, Josiah; FAMILY & FRIENDS: Ap. James Jadick; Ap. Joseph Martin; Nancy & family (Snyder's friends); Kh. Olga; M. Emily (Aunt of Larissa Shuga & Anita Spaits); Masha (daughter of Marina Cameron); Kristina; Terri & Charlie (Eleanor Herman’s friends); M. Myra; Kaye (Keith Leader’s aunt); Michael (nephew of M. Theodora); Theodore, Kristine, David, Jon, Fara, & Kathy (Godmother & friends of the Lopez’s); George (Leavitt); Christine (Michelle Gopinath’s aunt); Natalie (Eleanor Herman’s family); Paul (family of Gloria Maliniak); Christine (sister of Patti Taleff); Shirley & family; Nathan; Marney; David, William, & Nancy (family, friends, & co-worker of John R. Barns); Nancy (John & Chris Cole’s mother); Ben & Amanda (Sally Marasco's children); Marc & Cecilia (Larry Smith’s cousins); SEMINARY FAMILIES: Dn. Moses & Christy Locke – Elias, Seraphim, & Symeon; Rdr. James, Elizabeth (Alison) Latimer - Madeleine & Winifred; Isaac Lampart; CATECHUMEN: (invite your family and friends )
CANDLE OFFERINGS: To purchase please speak with one of the vestrymen. Note: notify the office by Wednesday. 7 Day Votive is offered for the Health & Salvation of Benjamin Zart, from his godmother Bethann
MANY YEARS: Please submit to mailto: [email protected] by the preceding Wednesday. NEWLY BAPTIZED: Alexander Lamb BIRTHDAYS: Frederick Womer – Nov 11; Dottie Dimoff –Nov 12; Sophia Ressetar – Nov 12; Benjamin Zart– Nov 13; Fissehaye Arefe –Nov 15; Vasile Murariu –Nov 15; GRATITUDE: All Veterans who have served our country in defense of freedom throughout the world – Nov 11;
PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS First Confession Class: We would like to recognize our ten “graduates”: Benjamin & Daniel Coles, Yaphet Gebre, Christian Gebremichael, Semira Habtay, Mikiyas Huruy, Temesghen Kidane, Jacob Vernak, John Yerke, & Mickias Zerezgi; and their teachers Angie DiFlorio & Christina Yerke. May God grant them many years!
Decorated Candles: As of this Sunday, we will not take decorated candle request until after Nativity.
THANKSGIVING ITEMS for the NEEDY: We will again distribute canned goods, dry goods, frozen turkeys, and gift cards collected from our parish family to our neighbors in need. Please bring them to the kitchen in the parish hall by Sunday, Nov. 18th.
On-Line Giving - Now LIVE: Through ParishSOFT Giving. By creating a profile you can easily set up and edit re-occurring and/or one-time gifts (choose online check, debit card, or credit card) and keep track of your offerings at any time. Questions? Contact Fr. Stephen - [email protected]. Please Note: The provider we selected has the highest security rating in the industry, and encrypts all of your data; none of it is stored by the church; you manage your own profile.
Christmas Nut Roll Sale: Orders are now being taken for Christmas nut rolls (please note: we will not be making apricot or poppyseed). The price is $13.00 each & orders need to be received by Sunday, November 25th. To order please call Jean Dotsey @717-566-0395.
Panera Bread Pick-Up Volunteers: Saturday evenings between 10:15-10:30 at the Hummelstown Panera (1178 Mae St., Hershey Square). Please contact Sophia Kellachow at ([email protected]) if you are interested in joining a rotation or have any questions.
SAVE the NOVEMBER Dates: Sun, Nov. 18th: Visit of Dr. Cyril Jenkins from Eastern University and Parish Ministry Faire, following Liturgy. Come & learn the many ways you can help our parish thrive! Wed, Nov 21st: Annual Pan-Orthodox Thanksgiving Akathist @ 6:30pm at Holy Apostles, Mech. Tue, Nov. 27th: Advent Adult Education Series; “Experiencing the Incarnation”. It will begin at 7pm. Note: Compline will be served at 6:30pm. Other Tuesday dates are: Dec 4th, Dec 11th, & Dec 18th.
Nativity Program: Our Church School will hold its Annual Nativity Program on Sunday, Dec 9th.
SAVE the DATE: The St. Jerome’s Book Club will meet on Jan 27th at 1pm, the book is “Mother Maria Skobotsova: Essential Writings” is now available in the parish hall for $20.00.
Vestry Youth Mentoring Program: If a youth is unable for their assigned Sunday or if you wish to be added to the schedule, please see or email Mark Rodak at [email protected]. Nov 11: Brandon Hancher Cassandra Zart Nov 18: Sophia Vernak Zoe Vernak Nov 25: Nicole Zart Benjamin Zart
St. Mary Altar Guild Fellowship: Parishioners are asked to help by bringing at least 48 during their assigned fellowship hour. *Please observe a “strict fast” (no meat or dairy products) during the fasting seasons. If you are unable to be at church on your scheduled date please contact Nadzia Schilling 717- 652-2759 Nov 11: Ethiopian/Eritrean Community Nov 18*: Maria Bucharew Cathy Bucharew Symeon Jekel Nov 25*: Nadzia Schilling Natalie Murphy Larry Smith
LAST SUNDAY DIVINE LITURGY: 151
EVENTS AROUND OUR COMMUNITY
Events at Holy Resurrection of Christ: The parish of Holy Resurrection of Christ Serbian Orthodox Church has invited us to a few of their events this fall. A Harvest Dance on Nov 10th, a pirogi filling sale on Nov 17th & a bake sale on Dec 15th. All events are posted in the hall for more information.
Save the Date: The OCCGH 3rd Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Sat, July 13, 2019, at Eagles Crossing Golf Course in Carlisle, PA. It will again be a four-person scramble with a shotgun start at 8:30 am with a steak dinner to follow with plenty of door prizes and contests. Cost will be $70 per golfer or $280 per team.