ST. ELIJAH 2200 Irwin Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001 Rev. Branislav Golic, Parish Priest e-mail: [email protected] Parish Office: 724-375-4074 webpage: stelijahaliquippa.com Center Office: 724-375-9894 AUGUST 12, 2018 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Venerable Angelina of

Saint Angelina was the daughter of Prince George Skenderbeg of . Her mother’s name is not known, but she raised her daughter in Christian piety and taught her to love God. Saint Stephen Brancovich , the ruler of Serbia, had come to Albania to escape those who wished to kill him. Saint Stephen was not only Prince George’s guest, but he was also treated as a member of his family. Not surprisingly, Stephen and Angelina eventually fell in love. With her parents’ blessing, they were married in church. After a few years, they were blessed with two sons: George and John. When the boys were grown, Saint Stephen and his family were forced to flee to Italy for their safety. At that time the Turks invaded Albania and began to slaughter men, women, and even children. Saint Stephen died in 1468, leaving Angelina a widow. Saint Angelina left Italy with her sons in 1486, stopping in Serbia to bury Saint Stephen’s incorrupt body in his native land. The children of these pious parents also became saints. George gave up his claim to the throne in favor of his brother John, then entered a monastery and received the name Maximus. John was married, but had no sons. He died in 1503 at a young age, and many miracles took place before his holy relics. Saint Angelina survived her husband and both of her sons. Mindful of her soul’s salvation, she entered a women’s monastery. She departed to the Lord in peace, and her body was buried in the same tomb as her sons in the monastery of Krushedol in Frushka Gora.

Scripture Readings: Epistle: Corinthians 9:2-12 Gospel: Matthew 18:23-35 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VISITS: Milanka Pavlovic, Dorothy Pavlovic, Bessie Bratich, Elizabeth Bijelac - at Home- Slavka Nikolic - Villa St Joseph Stevan Drobac - Health South Rehab ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FUNERAL: Give rest O Lord to thy departed servant RODY POLOJAC and make his memory to be eternal. Our deepest sympathies are extended to his family, kumovi and friends. VJECNAJA PAMJAT! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT: Our parishioner Rachel Powell will wed Brandon Lally in the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony - September 2, 2018 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CHURCH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT: On Sunday, September 9th our CHURCH SCHOOL YEAR will begin. To welcome all of our students back we will have a LUNCHEON following Divine Liturgy for not only them but for ALL of our PARISHIONERS to enjoy. Please make plans to join us in a day of fellowship. More details in upcoming bulletins. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CONGRATULATES to MARK KNAPP son of Gregg and Diane nee Volitich Knapp who was ORDAINED a READER last Sunday by His Grace the Right Reverend Irinej and received the metal of St. Mark. May God Bless You! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Choir is selling our annual Custom-made Christmas Ornaments with gift boxes. Once again, our Kristen Milanovich made this custom design for all to enjoy! Start your Christmas Shopping early! See Diane Knapp to place your order. Donation is $35 The choir thanks you!

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CHOIR NEWS: On Saturday September 18th and Sunday, September 19th we will host our 88th Annual Choir Concert our Honored Guests this year is Choir, Mississauga, Canada also joining us on the program is our friends from Steubenville, Ohio the Petar Kristich Choir. For your musically entertainment we will have DRUSTVO to entertain you throughout the evening. Donation for Dinner/Concert/Dance is still $25. Concert and Dance $15

Sunday morning our honored guests will sing the Divine Liturgy lunch will be served and then they are headed home with God willing great memories of our Serbian hospitality that we in Aliquippa always strive to do when we have out of town guests. Please come and join us!