St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church سينيكيدرألا ةيألاطلألن سيدقرواسنكيدقلا ةسينك 915-584-9100 / 9101 www.stgeorge-elpaso.org Fax. 915-760-5547 REVEREND FATHER GEORGE M. AL-DEHNEH, PASTOR Very Reverend Father Jehad T. Michael, Pastor Emeritus Very Reverend Father Bob Bethoney, Attached

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St. George is an of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America

We are glad to have you worshipping with us today. We minister to Orthodox Christians of all backgrounds. Holy is a sign of our full unity of faith. Therefore, only Baptized and Confirmed Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves through prayer and Sacramental Confession may partake of this Sacrament. However, all are wel- come to partake of the Blessed Bread of Fellowship and receive a Priest blessing at the end of the Divine Liturgy. We also invite you to join us for light refreshments and coffee following the Service, where we will be happy to meet with you and answer any question you may have about the Orthodox Faith.

JULY 14, 2013 Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council

Tone 2 Eothinon 3

Sunday Service: Orthros 8:20 AM, Followed by the Divine Liturgy Confessions by Appointment Only

On this day, we commemorate: Apostle Aquila of the Seventy; Joseph the Confessor, Archbishop of Thes- salonica; Peter, Bishop of Crete; Venerable Onesimos of Magnesia and Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain.

Epistle: Nassim Salloum.

Ushers: Upon Availability.

Altar Boys: All are encouraged and welcome to serve.

RESURRECTIONAL APOLYTIKION (TONE TWO) When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hell with Thy Godly power. And when Thou didst raise the dead from beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven did cry aloud unto Thee: O Christ, Thou giver of life, glory to Thee. APOLYTIKION OF THE HOLY FATHERS (TONE EIGHT) Thou, O Christ, art our God of exceeding praise Who didst establish our Holy Fathers as luminous stars upon earth, and through them didst guide us unto the true Faith, O most merciful One, glory to Thee. OF ST. GEORGE (TONE FOUR)

As the deliverer of captives and defender of the poor, healer of the infirm and champion of kings, victorious great mar- tyr George intercede with Christ our God for our souls salvation. FOR ORDINARY SUNDAYS (TONE FOUR) O Undisputed intercessor of Christians, the mediatrix unrejected by the Creator, turn not away from the voice of our petitions, though we be sinners. Come to us in time, who cry to thee in faith, with assistance; for thou art good. Has- ten to us with intercessions O Theotokos, who dost ever intercede for those who honor thee.

Holy Bread will be offered by:

Dalal & Grace Young: In celebration of David’s Birthday. May God grant him many healthy years.

Skee Rizk & Family: In memory of Peter Rizk and for the health of their families.

Brahim & Layla Salloum & Family: For the (1 Year) Memorial of their beloved mother and grandmother Jaida Day- oub. May her Memory be Eternal.

Ned & Wilda Abraham and Richard Salem: In loving Memory of their beloved Mariam Salem (1 Year) Memorial. May her Memory be Eternal. THE EPISTLE

(For the Holy Fathers) Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers. For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done for us. The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to St. Titus. (3:8-15) Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have be- lieved in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas or Ty- chicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. THE GOSPEL

(For the Holy Fathers) The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (5:14-19) The Lord said to His Disciples: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glo- ry to your Father Who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the proph- ets; I have come not to abolish them, but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” DONATIONS

Roger & Nouhad Schami: For the health & well-being of Rev. Fr. Jehad Michael & Kh. Salwa. Thank you for the valuable gift. Nabil & Doris Shaheen & Family: in loving Memory of their beloved mother Kh. Raheejeh Abou-Zakim Sha- heen. Memory Eternal. Roger & Nouhad Schami: In Memory of my brother, Gilbert Schami (8 years). May his Memory be Eternal.

In Memory of Kh. Raheejeh Abou-Zakim Shaheen Nabil & Doris Shaheen Bryan & Annette Haddad

In Memory of Samaan & Baheja Jarjour Mitchell & Georgette Abraham Bryan & Annette Haddad

Missionary Offering Jamell Bettor Dennis Zacour Support for Abducted Syrian Hierarchs

The Archdiocese encourages all of her members to show their con- tinuing support for kidnapped archbishops Paul and John of Aleppo, first and foremost through heartfelt prayer. We also encourage people to sign and promote the online petition available here at the website of the White House, calling for United States government action on behalf of the ab- ducted metropolitans. Please use the petition at this link.

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/appeal- president-obama-and-his-government-release-two- abducted-orthodox-christian-archbishops-syria/ xNskxL1q

Support and attention for Archbishop Paul and Archbishop John continues to grow. The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America has published their joint letter to US Secretary of State John Kerry here. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese has published Ecumenical Patri- arch Bartholomew's call for the release of the archbishops. The Russian Orthodox Church has published several statements, including the patriar- chal message from Patriarch Kirill to Patriarch John X available here. Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church prayed for the release of the metropolitans, as announced here. The Archdiocese is grateful for these and all other ongoing efforts for the sake of Archbishop Paul and Archbish- op John, and all our brothers and sisters suffering in the region. A BLESSED CHURCHING

Congratulations to Rodolfo & Dasha Salinas on the Blessed Churching of their precious daughter Anastasia Salinas to thy Holy Orthodox Church. May the great and loving God grant her, her parents and brother Boris many years in the faith and love to serve Him diligently.

Holy Bread offering still open for the following Sunday’s:

August 11 & 18. September 1, 22 & 29. October 6. November 10 & 17. December 29.

CONGRATULATIONS

To the newly elected officers for the Teen SOYO organization who were elected on Sunday, July 07, 2013 for the year 2013-2014. They are as follows:

President: Christian Khouri. Vice President: Jonathan Jarjour. Treasurer: David Dayoub. Secretary: William Shaghoury. Historian: Sam Salloum.

May God help them to serve thy Holy Church faithfully and diligently.

Church Upcoming Events

1- The Mock Bible Bowl is on Sunday, July 14, 2013 in the mini hall right after the Divine Liturgy. We want all other Church Organizations to make a team of 3 people. The questions will be over the Gospel of Mark. A Luncheon will be pro- vided. ALL QUESTIONS ARE FROM THE ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLE.

2- The SOYO/Parish Volleyball Game is on July 31st @ 7:00 pm at Mission Hills Park at the sand volleyball court. The teens will be providing dinner of prob- ably hot dogs and hamburgers.

Thank You Noel Shaheen JULY 2013

SUNDAY ORTHROS 8:20 AM Followed by the DIVINE LITURGY

SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT

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Unmercenaries Robe of the Cosmas & Theotokos Damian

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SECOND Great Martyr Olga, Equal-to- Synaxis of the

SUNDAY OF Procopius the Apostles Archangel Ga-

MATTHEW briel

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SUNDAY OF Great Martyr Prophet Elias THE HOLY Marina FATHERS

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4th. SUNDAY Mary Magdalene , Dormition of St. Great Martyr OF MATTHEW Equal -to- the Anna Panteleimon Apostles

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5th. SUNDAY Fore-feast of the

OF Holy Cross MATTHEW

To request a Dome Lighting, please contact Bill or Nada Aziz @ 497-0190 or 533-0287. “The donation is $ 50.00 per lighting”

For Pastoral Emergencies, or MAY DINNER TICKETS & EXPENSES to notify the Clergy of ill or hospital- Please turn in your receipts and money for the ized parishioners, please call: tickets that you have bought or sold to the Church office ASAP. Thank You Fr. George Al-Dehneh: 345-9800 Fr. Jehad Michael: 203-2831 Bulletin Deadline is Thursday @ 12:00 PM

REMINDER Parishioners, please remember to use your COMMUNITY card at Albertsons, because we get 1% donation to the Church. (That is easy fundraising)……