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Peter the Apostle Orthodox Church Loretta Thomas, Janet Zimbelmann, Kathryn Woolsey, Gherry Taylor, Geri Mercer, Sherman Curtis, Susan Hart, Blair Sagardia, Annabelle Castro, Judith Hibberd, John Trigg, John Petrosian, John Baziuk, Ida Duran, 3502 N. FIRST STREET v FRESNO, CALIFORNIA v (559) 227-5565 V. Rev. Father George Gligich: (559) 696-7015 (Cell) Maura Chaplain, Olga Angelich, Jennifer Morgenstern.

Deacon Wesseler: (559) 936-6838 (Cell) Remember to pray for our parishioners serving in the U.S. Armed Forces: Sage Featherstone (Air Force), Jo- Email: [email protected] / Website: www.stpeterfresno.com seph Bundros (Navy) b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b SUNDAY BULLETIN: JUNE 28, 2020 Remember in prayer our catechumens: Hector Agredano, Fury Mancuso, Shirley Means, Jonathan Pritchard b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b b 3rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 2 EPISTLE: Romans 5:1-10 (§88) / 2 Timothy 2:1-10 (§292) Schedule for this Week GOSPEL: St. Matthew 4:18-23 (§9) / St. Luke 12:2-12 (§63) Apostles' Fast to July 12. of the Day: Great Tsar Lazar of Kosovo and all Serbian (Vidovdan) TODAY: Congratulations to our newly baptized Marisa Tipton, Sebastian Mellon, Aniya Krantz, Nicholas b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b Magnuson, Luciano Cosentino. God grant them Many Years! WARM WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS… We are glad you are worshipping with us this morning. There Please continue to follow the social distancing guidelines. Space yourself (and Family) at least 6 feet are service books in the pews. While only prepared Orthodox Christians may receive Holy Communion, from another parishioners. Upon entering the church disinfect your hands in the narthex. The Tu- A our non-Orthodox visitors are welcome to join us in venerating the cross and receiving the Holy Bread tors will strategically seat all parishioners, and some will be seated in the social hall. There will be at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. Please join us for coffee hour in the Parish Hall. no choir or Altar Boys until further notice. b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b ORDER FOR HOLY COMMUNION: Orthodox Christians must be prepared for Holy Communion through Confes- Change for Babies Campaign: Once again our parish will participate in the Fresno Pregnancy Care Cen- sion, fasting, prayer and by being at peace with others. A prepared person must have been to Confession re- ter's annual fundraiser: “Change for Babies”. Baby bottles will be distributed on this morning with a re- cently (frequency established by the Pastor), have abstained from food and drink from midnight, observe the turn date of July 19. Please join us in supporting this very worthwhile organization. Remember each day to keep adding your loose change so that we can top last year’s total of $1,077.68! fast days and seasons and have attended Divine Liturgy regularly. Please seek and give forgiveness before re- ceiving Holy Communion. If you have received Holy Communion this morning you are encouraged to remain in church after the Liturgy b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b b for the Prayers of Thanksgiving. Page 98 in the Liturgy book. The following Troparia and Kontakia are sung after the Little Entrance: . Wednesday, July 1 - 6th Hour Prayers at Noon. When Thou didst descend to death, O Life Immortal, Thou didst slay hell with the splendor of Thy God- Saturday, July 4 - Vespers at 5:00 PM (Confessions only by appointment with Fr. George) head! And when from the depths Thou didst raise the dead, all the powers of heaven cried out: O Giver of th Life! Christ our God! Glory to Thee! Sunday, July 5 – 4 Sunday after Pentecost: Divine Liturgy at 9:30 AM 5 Year Memorial for +Georgia Cucuk following the Liturgy. Longing for the beauty of God’s glory, you were found pleasing to Him while yet in the flesh and by good b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b deeds multiplied the talents entrusted to you. Having suffered greatly, even to the shedding of your blood, Upcoming Events you received the crown of martyrdom from Christ. By your prayers, O Lazar, entreat Him to save us who sing to you. Thank you to all who have supported the parish during these weeks of sheltering in place. Parish- ioners have continued to contribute toward their pledges, to make donations in celebration of Pascha, and Hell became afraid, O Almighty Savior, seeing the of Thy Resurrection from the tomb! The dead to support the ministry of our church. We welcome your donations, sent to our mailing address: St. Peter arose! Creation, with , beheld this and rejoiced with Thee! And the world, O my Savior, praises Orthodox Church, 3502 N. First Street, Fresno, CA 93726 Thee forever. Scholarship Support: Support our St. Peter Scholarship Fund is through Amazon Smile. Remember, al- Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit: Your flock glorifies you as a valiant champi- ways start at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile on of true piety and a glorious martyr, O most wise Lazar. Since you have boldness before Christ our God, purchases. Select “Serbian Orthodox Church of St Peter” as your charity. It is very simple and easy! All entreat Him to grant peace to those who praise you, that we may cry: “Rejoice, O praise-worthy Lazar!”. proceeds go to our Scholarship Fund!

Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. O steadfast protectress of Christians, constant advocate be- eScrip: Sign-up and start earning money for our Scholarship fund with eScrip! Go to fore the Creator: do not despise the cry of us sinners, but in your goodness come speedily to help us who escrip.com/wheretoearn. Choose your favorite store(s), and complete registration to start earning for St. call on you in faith; Hasten to hear our petition and to intercede for us, O , for you always pro- Peter Serbian Orthodox Church. tect those who honor you. VBS: Please note that our annual Vacation Bible School will not be held this summer. We hope to be back b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b c b b next year! We pray to the Lord in His great mercy to visit and heal our brothers and sisters who are ill: Protodeacon Triva Paul, Darinka Kisin, Larissa Basch, Vera Pestorich, Henry Delfin, Stepanich, Carlos Vaga, MODESTY & DIGNITY In Church: With the hot weather outdoors, please remember that dress in church

should always be dignified and modest. For women, bare shoulders, spaghetti straps or low cut dresses and tops, short skirts, tight fitting outfits are not appropriate. For men, no shorts or message t-shirts; a collared shirt is customary. Skimpy outfits and backyard wear are hardly necessary for comfort in an air- conditioned church. Women are reminded to blot their lipstick prior to receiving Holy Communion and venerating . This reminder is meant for personal reflection, not as a means of judging others.

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