St. Nicholas of Myra BISHOP’S APPEAL 2021 UPDATE Byzantine Catholic Church Our parish goal is $5,850.71. 9112 Oleander Avenue, Pledged to date $1,600.00 Fontana, CA 92335 Balance………… $4,250.71 Web Site: stnicholasfontana.org 4 households have responded: Lance & Sylvia Flambures, Andrew & Served by Fr. Stephen G Washko Ophelia Gaydos, John Phillips and Lusyana Sandoval. THANK YOU. 714-533-6292 Please give what you can to help our Eparchy. For on-line use your [email protected] browser, type ephx.org, on Home page, choose Giving, then choose Fr. James Lane in Residence Donate. You may give through St. Nicholas—just drop your pledge in the Parish Advisory/Finance Council: collection basket on Sunday or mail it to the parish office. Patricia Olmos, John Coffman, Lance Flambures, Lora Lopez Carson

“According to your faith let it be done to you!” Jesus met the blind men Seventh Sunday After Pentecost Tone 6 July 11, 2021 who cried to him for mercy, and he brought them healing. The Church continues this ministry of healing. Are you being called to take part in this SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ministry in a special way? Discerning a life of service in monasticism or holy orders could be a new calling for you as a Christian. Contact the Vocations WONDERFUL TO SEE our God loving parishioners at the Fourth of July Potluck Social after the Divine Liturgy on the 4th of July. With a particular thank you to Ma- Office at 206-329-9219 or email: [email protected] ria for arranging the splendid event for the parish community.

OUR TITHING AND GIFTS TO THE LORD’S HOLY TEMPLE GRATEFUL for the hard work of the Knights who painted the doors around the Our Stewardship for July 4: 30 Souls in Attendance property. Your hard work beautified the church for all to see. Tithes: $644.00, Peter’s Pence: $61.00 & Candles: $15.00 REMINDER the Knights of Columbus will be using the hall for their business meet- We depend on you to support our parish. We also need your time and talents ing on Thursday at 7 PM. All knights of the council are encouraged to be an active to grow as disciples of the Lord and to form a Parish Family for you and your part of the prayerful fraternal meeting. family. Thank you for mailing your tithes to the parish office. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS to help empty the classrooms of Christmas deco- rations. With a small fraction of your time, you can give the youth and adults of the THE BYZANTINE CATHOLIC EPARCHY OF PHOENIX parish a place to be molded in the teachings of the faith. subscribes to the COVID 19 UPDATES Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People 1) Unvaccinated individuals are required to wear masks. adopted by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. The Eparchy, within all its 2) We will continue to distribute Holy Communion with the wooden spoon for each parishes, institutions and programs, is committed to assuring a safe environment in ministry individual. Please do not bite the spoon. Father and Deacon will wear their for its children and young people that conforms to the Charter requirements. For infor- masks during Holy Communion. mation regarding the Eparchial Safe Environment Program, please contact: 3) We give Anointing & Distribute Blessed Bread (Mirovanije) after the major Dcn. Michael Hanafin Safe Environment Program Coordinator - Cell: (480) 387-5182 feasts. The servers will use gloves and tongs. Email: [email protected] SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS: We join with the Saints in heaven to pray for Sbdcn. Paul F. Kilroy Asst. Safe Environment Program Coordinator those in need. Request Prayers: [email protected] Office: (602) 861-9778 - Cell: (702) 498-5972 - Email: [email protected] Special Intentions: Martha Yniquez, Paul Bruckler, Gloria Brissette, Paul Basay,

Dr. Caroline Bonham Victim Assistance Coordinator - Cell: (505) 314-3943 Margaret Geluso, Edward Lopez, Lupe Nevaré, Beatriz Perez. Email: [email protected] Thank you Lord for ending the pandemic. Lord, have mercy. COME EARLY TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY to make a good Confession, DIVINE LITURGIES pray, settle down and prepare for the Divine Liturgy celebrating the great FOR THIS WEEK & INTENTIONS Mystery of the Holy Eucharist. SUNDAY 10AM & DAILY SERVICES 9:00AM ARE LIVE STREAMED FROM ANNUNCIATION IN ANAHEIM ACCESS IT THROUGH CONFESSIONS are heard behind the altar one half hour before all Divine stnicholasfontana.org OR FACEBOOK.COM/ANNUNCIATION.BYZANTINE Liturgies. 9:30 am for Sunday and 9:00 am for Daily Liturgies.

11 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TONE 6, P. 152 UPCOMING EVENTS-Mark your calendars Confessions - behind the Altar……..………………………….….....9:00 am Every LION’S CLUB BINGO The Third Hour…………………………………………………..…..9:40 am Saturday 2:30 PM TO 10:30 PM Divine Liturgy………………………………………………...….…10:00 am For our Parish Family and Friends Procession of the 10:00 Divine Liturgy with Lesser blessing of Holy Holy Cross Water (bring your water for the blessing) 12 Monday - Martyrs Proclus and Hilarion, p. 381 Sun Aug 1 Divine Liturgy: Special Intention by Father James……….….…...…9:30 am Mon Aug 2-14 The Dormition Fast begins 13 Tuesday - Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, p. 361 Divine Liturgy: Irene Rudy by Mr. MacKenzie.………….……....…..9:30 am Solemn Holy Day TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD Father & Seminarian Thomas will be at St Nicholas & Blessing of Fruit (bring your fruit) Thur Aug 5 7:00 pm Vesper/Liturgy 14 Wednesday - Apostle Aquila, p. 368 Fri Aug 6` 9:30 am Liturgy Divine Liturgy: Sally Rock Intentions by Sally Rock……………..….9:30 am Holy Rosary Praying for our Country……………………………….7:00 pm Wed Aug 11 Eastern Catholic Pastoral Association —Special Outing Planned for the Clergy get together 15 Thursday - Vladimir the Great, Equal to the Apostles, p. 376 Divine Liturgy: Irene Rudy by Mr. MacKenzie……………….…...…7:00 pm Sun Aug 15 THE DORMITION OF THE MOTHER OF 16 Friday - Martyr Athenogens, bishop of Sebaste & companions, p. 381 GOD Blessing of flowers (bring your flowers) Divine Liturgy: Irene Rudy by Mr. MacKenzie….……………..….…9:30 am 10:00 am Divine Liturgy

17 SATURDAY – Great Martyr Marina, p. 391 Divine Liturgy…………………………………….……………….…9:30 am HISTORY OF A SAINT: Vladimir the Great, Equal to the Apostles For the faculty and students of the Architectural Program at Hancock St. Vladimir the Great, was the Grand Duke [Prince] of the “Rus” at the time College by Mr. Jonas Sturas of his Baptism in 988 A.D. With his Baptism, he took the name “Basil”. He

became the enlightener of the realm of the “Rus”, during the reign of the Em- HEBREW SCRIPTURES FOR SUNDAY 2 Kings 4:38-44 & Isaiah 40: 1-11 peror Basil II. Thus, he is given the title Equal to the Apostles. St. Vladimir died in 1016 A.D., after edifying a penitent life. He was laid to rest in the 18 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - church he constructed in Kiev in honor of the Blessed Mother of God. The FATHERS OF THE SIX ECUMENICAL COUNCILS, P. 341 feast day for St. Vladimir the Great is on July 15. Confessions - behind the Altar……..…..…………………………....9:00 am (Our Lady of Wisdom’s bulletin) Third Hour…………………………………………………………...9:40 am Divine Liturgy……………………….…………………..……….…10:00 am For our Parish Family and Friends