Christ the Saviour Orthodox Orthodox Church in America Colonial Park  5501 Old Locust Lane Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109-5637 Ph: 717.652.1825 · Fax: 717.652.0446 www.ChristtheSaviourHbg.org Email: [email protected]

Fr. Stephen Vernak, Acting Pastor V. Rev. Dr. Michael G. Kovach, Associate Email: [email protected] V. Rev. Neal J. Carrigan, Assist; Email —[email protected] V. Rev. Daniel D. Ressetar, Pastor Emeritus Email: [email protected]

June 24, 2007

4th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - Tone 3. Nativity of the Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John; Commemorating Venerable Anthony, Abbot of Dymsk; Righteous Youths John and Jacob (James) of Meniugi and the Seven Martyred Brothers: Orentius, Pharnacius, Eros, Firmus, Firminus, Cyriacus, and Longinus, in Georgia.

Readings: : Romans 6:18-23; 13:11-14:4 : Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 1:5-25, 57-68, 76 80

8:00 a.m. —Orthodox Radio on AM 720 WW II 9:00 a.m. —Prayers of Repentance; Confessions 9:30 a.m. —Divine Liturgy, Nativity of John the Baptist; Sermon, Student and Senior A cappella Choirs 11:30 a.m. —Fellowship 7:30 p.m. —Softball team plays

Calendar: June 25, Mon: Men’s Club meeting—7:30 p.m. July 04, Wed: Legal Holiday-Independence Day June 26, Tue: Church Choir rehearsal—7:30 p.m. July 07, Sat: Vespers—7 p.m. June 28, Thu: Great Vespers—7:30 p.m. July 08, Sun: 720 AM Radio—8:00 a.m.; Divine Liturgy—9:30 June 29, Fri: Feast of SS Peter and Paul Apostles Ends ; a.m.; Fellowship—11:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy at Christ the Saviour—9:30 a.m. July 10, Tue: Church Choir rehearsal—7:30 p.m. June 30, Sat: Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles ; Divine Liturgy July 12, Thu: Yard Sale Set-up—1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Holy Apostles Mission, Mechanicsburg—9:30 a.m.; Vespers July 13, Fri: Yard Sale Set-up—6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at our church—7:00 p.m. July 14, Sat: Yard Sale Set-up—1 p.m. to 4 p.m. July 01, Sun: 720 AM Radio—8 am; Divine Liturgy—9:30 am; July 15, Sun: 720 AM Radio—8:00 a.m.; Divine Liturgy—9:30 Fellowship—11:30 a.m.; Sacrament of Holy Matrimony—2 p.m. a.m.; Fellowship—11:30 a.m.

Today’s Prayers: Please remember those mentioned here Sheaffer ; Mary Hoffman ; John Fatich; Roberta Cona ; in your daily prayers in the morning and in the evening, at Carol Boyer ; Joe Krajsa ; Eva Kondratick ; Tanner Carmen ; Alexander Galvin ; Gregory Burch ; home and in church. The detailed prayer list is published once a month in the parish mailing. However, the names will Health and well-being of: Gregory, Ludmila and Pyotr be mentioned during the Liturgy of Preparation every Sunday. Sysak, traveling to Tula, Russia on June 25 th ; Dan Bretz (In Parishioners are urged to update or delete their prayer listings. Oregon fighting wildfires until Sept.); Travis Holtzman , in Those Ailing : Lou Ann Drebot, wife of Terry, York Hospital; Iraq, friend of the Bricker Family; Suzanne Ridenour Maxim Szewczyk , Harrisburg Hospital ; Myron Starinshak; requested by Angie Mioff; SSG Kevin Leonhard in Iraq, Theodore Bacha, brother of Lydia Mantle; Eric Arnoldus , friend of the Hancher’s; Andrea Atkins, Brianna Atkins, friend of Dan and Donna Bretz; Daniel Pankiw requested by Anna Thompson; Michael Egan , (in Iraq) Anna Doray’s son- in-law; Nicholas Serio , in Iraq; Katherine Pilc; Kathy; Elizabeth Middlesworth ; Mary Hamm friend of Joshua DiFlorio; Marlene Kalenak; Daria Kostylev; Tony Betty Middlesworth was released from the rehab section of Macinanti friend of Lydia Mantle; Stanley Seitzinger; Lucy Community General Hospital this past Tuesday. She will Koloski; Barbara Toporcer, aunt of Dorothy Sysak; continue her recovery at home. Margaret Yawkey ; Nancy Sheaffer and William

Newly Departed from This Life : Archbishop Kyrill June 15 th ; Barbara Challenger June 15 th ; Arthur Heiner , the father of Lou Ann Drebot (Terry); Russell Sass June 8 th ; Archpriest Daniel Donovan ; Ester Davinsizer , 87, grandmother of Pam Hatalovich May 25 th ;

Archbishop KYRILL , of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) Diocese of Western Pennsylvania and the Bulgarian Diocese died on Sunday June 17 th . On Thursday June 21 st the Rite of Burial of a Hierarch was celebrated. The next day, Friday June 22 nd , the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was con-celebrated by members of the Holy Synod. Interment followed the Liturgy at Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Ellwood City, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Archbishop Kyrill's memory may be made to the Archdiocese of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, PO Box 1769, Cranberry Township, PA 16066-1769, and/or the Bulgarian Diocese of the Orthodox Church in America, 519 Brynhaven Dr., Oregon, OH 43616

May Archbishop Kyrill's memory be eternal!

Anniversaries of Those Departed from This Life: Oleh Dubiaha, brother-in-law of Nadzia Schilling, June 25 th is the 5 th anniversary; Annie Kanoff Ionoff, mother of Katherine Macut, June 24th is the 19 th anniversary; Mary Philapovich, mother of Millie Wolfe, June 29 th is the 41 st anniversary;

Candle Offerings : (Candle request slips for small decorated candles for the center table, large decorated candles for the side table; and plain and small candles for the altar are available at the candle desk. The sign up sheet for the Seven Day Eternal Lamp Votive Candles can be found in the office.)

Two decorated candles on the center table last Sunday were offered in memory of Russell Sass by the Church Choir. Russell departed this life on June 8 th .

Two large decorated candles behind the center table are offered in for the health and welfare of the Hancher Family.

Two decorated candles on the center table are offered in memory of Annie Kanoff Ionoff by her daughter Katherine Macut. Today is the 19 th anniversary of Annie’s departure from this life.

Nine plain altar candles are offered in memory of Sophia Mischak , by her daughter Dottie Sysak. June 21 st was the 12 th anniversary of Sophie’s departure from this life.

Seven Day Eternal Lamp Votive Candle is for the safe travel and well being of Greg, Ludmila and Pyotr who are traveling to Tula, Russia. Candles are offered by the Sysak Family.

Many Years (Names for the singing of “MANY YEARS” after the Sunday Divine Liturgy will be accepted for publication in the weekly bulletin. Please email [email protected] with the information.) Jessica Drebot will celebrate her birthday on June 24 th . Nicholas Zuro will celebrate his birthday on June 27 th . Richard Mitnik will celebrate his birthday on June 28 th . Alexandra Pawlush will celebrate her birthday on June 30 th .

WEDDING BANNS : Mr. Eli Mioff of Harrisburg and Mrs. Suzanne Bent of York announce their intention to partake of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, the Rite of Crowning on Sunday, July 1 st at 2 p.m. at Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church.

TODAYS NEWS THE SOFTBALL TEAM UPDATE: The team split with THIS THURSDAY: Great Vespers will be served at Christ the Devonshire U.B. Sunday night, winning the first game 11-10 Saviour. before losing the second by a score of 12-10. Unfortunately, it appears that the team will be the second seed in the league MARY’S ALTAR GUILD will meet this Thursday championship series even if it finishes with an identical record (June 28) at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the as Devonshire because of the tie breaker formula used by the church social hall. All current members, as well as any women league. Father Stephen made his debut in the second game of interested in joining the Altar Guild, are invited to attend. the doubleheader as the starting right fielder. There will be light refreshments following the meeting.

The team was rained out on Tuesday night and the games will ON FRIDAY: Feast of SS Peter and Paul Apostles Fast Ends ; be made up on Sunday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. The team Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at Christ the plays this evening at 7:30 p.m. against Trinity EC/Church of Saviour. the Brethren. ON SATURDAY : Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Apostles Mission in Mechanicsburg.

PARISH NEWS ST MARY’S ALTAR GUILD - SALES DESK: Stop by and check out the new display at the Sales Desk which is open THE ST. TIKHON SEMINARY CENTURY ASSOCIATION is every week after Liturgy during fellowship hour. If you do conducting a membership drive to support the ongoing work not see what you are looking for, please ask Evelyn of the seminary. “Membership” consists of an annual $100 Krempasky. Due to limited space, we are not able to display contribution, for additional information or correspondence all items. Please visit the sales desk for your religious article please contact the Seminary Office at 570-937-4411 or write needs. On the Sunday’s that Evelyn is away please see Jean to St. Tikhon Century Association, PO Box 130, South Canaan, Dotsey. PA 18459..

LOST AND FOUND items are place in a box in the narthex GRASS “KETCHER” for M.T.D. Rider Lawn Mower_ 12” by the front door. We have eye glasses and car keys. frame inside price $70...call 545-4515. Missing something check at the church.

FUTURE EVENTS JULY 8-14: National F.O.C.A. Junior Tournament held in St. Vladimir’s Camp located in Farmdale, OH. Youth ages 10 -17 - athletic skills not necessary. There will be team challenges, pool parties, dances, folk dance lessons, talent shows, Olympic awards, hayrides, campfires and more. Information and application are available at orthodoxfellowship.org.

PARISH YARD SALE will be held on Saturday, July 14 th from 7:00am to noon . We are looking for donations – the stuff you don’t need or want anymore. Please no clothing or shoes except for children’s and also no junk. Donations may be dropped off anytime after June 10 th at the Parish hall. We will also have spaces for rent if you are interested. An 8’ x 10’ space will rent for $10, two spaces for $15 and three for $20. You must supply your own tables. The spaces will be in the yard area below the parish hall. Any questions please see or call Alice Mallick (717-939-4154).

JULY 15 th : A Slavic American Festival will be held at St. Ann Byzantine Church from 12 Noon to 9 p.m. Enjoy Ethnic foods, folk dancers, bingo, games and entertainment provided by the Polka Quads from 1-4 and John Stevens & Doubleshot from 5- 10; free admission and parking. Bring your own chair!

THE FAMILY NIGHT will be held on Thursday, July 26 th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the hall patio following 4 p.m. Little Vespers . There will be games for young and old. Bring a covered dish of your choice. Meats will be provided. Sign up or call in. Join in the fun and fellowship.

VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (1000 Yverdon Dr., Camp Hill) August 6 th through the 10 th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration forms must be returned by Sunday, July 1 st and are available in our church office.

A TOUR entitled “Explore Imperial Russia” with visits to St. Petersburg and Moscow will take place August 5-17. For details, please visit www.RussianMakingConnections.com.

Best practices approved; text posted on OCA web site At the recent Chancery meeting, members of the Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America voted unanimously to approve "Best Practices, Principles and Policies for Financial Accountability."

His Beatitude, Metropolitan Herman, who chaired the two-day meeting, approved and endorsed the document, the complete text can be found at http://www.oca.org/PDF/finances/Best_Practices_Policy_v1.01.pdf. For those who do not have an internet connection, the 23 page document can be found in our church office on the cork bulletin board above the copier.

The document's policies are both broad and specific, covering general guiding principles for good management, as well as specific structures and processes concerning ethics, conflict of interest, whistle blowing, internal audits, donor rights, and document retention.

Nativity of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist

The Nativity of the Holy her Her own joy. Elizabeth, "filled with the Holy Spirit," was the Forerunner and Baptist of first to greet the Virgin Mary as the Mother of God. St John the Lord, John: The Gospel leaped in his mother's womb at the visit of the Most Holy Virgin (Luke. 1: 5) relates that Mary and the Son of God incarnate within her.

the righteous parents of St Soon St Elizabeth gave birth to a son, and all the relatives and John the Baptist, the Priest acquaintances rejoiced together with her. On the eighth day, in Zachariah and Elizabeth accordance with the Law of Moses, he was circumcised and (September 5), lived in the was called John. Everyone was amazed, since no one in the ancient city of Hebron. family had this name. When they asked St Zachariah about They reached old age this, he motioned for a tablet and wrote on it: "His name is without having children, John." Immediately his tongue was loosed, and St Zachariah since Elizabeth was barren. glorified God. He also prophesied about the Coming into the Once, St Zachariah was world of the Messiah, and of his own son John, the Forerunner serving in the Temple at of the Lord (Luke. 1: 68-79). Jerusalem and saw the Archangel Gabriel, standing After the Nativity of our Lord Christ and the worship of on the right side of the the shepherds and the Magi, wicked king Herod gave orders to altar of incense. He predicted that St Zachariah would father a kill all male infants. Hearing about this, St Elizabeth fled into son, who would announce the Savior, the Messiah, awaited by the wilderness and hid in a cave. St Zachariah was at the Old Testament Church. Zachariah was troubled, and fear Jerusalem and was doing his priestly service in the Temple. fell upon him. He had doubts that in old age it was possible to Herod sent soldiers to him to find out the abode of the infant have a son, and he asked for a sign. It was given to him, and John and his mother. Zachariah answered that their it was also a chastisement for his unbelief. Zachariah was whereabouts were unknown to him, and he was killed right struck speechless until the time of the fulfillment of the there in the Temple. Righteous Elizabeth continued to live in archangel's words. the wilderness with her son and she died there. The child John,

protected by an angel, dwelt in the wilderness until the time St Elizabeth came to be with child, and fearing derision at when he came preaching repentance, and was accounted being pregnant so late in life, she kept it secret for five worthy to baptize the Lord. months. Then her relative, the Virgin Mary, came to share with

Saint John Chrysostom

It is clear through unlearned men that the cross was persuasive; in fact, it persuaded the whole world.

Paul had this in mind when he said, "The weakness of God is stronger than men." That the preaching of these men was indeed divine is brought home to us in the same way. For how otherwise could twelve uneducated men, who lived on lakes and rivers and wastelands, get the idea for such an immense enterprise? How could men who perhaps had never been in a city or public square think of setting out to do battle with the whole world? That they were fearful, timid men, the evangelist makes clear; he did not reject the fact or try to hide their weaknesses. Indeed he turned these into a proof of the truth. What did he say of them? That when Christ was arrested, the others fled, despite all the miracles they had seen, while he who was leader of the others denied him!

How then account for the fact that these men, who in Christ's lifetime did not stand up to the attacks by the Jews, set forth to do battle with the whole world once Christ was dead - if, as you claim, Christ did not rise and speak to them and rouse their courage? It is evident, then, that if they had not seen him risen and had proof of his power, they would not have risked so much.

from a by Saint John Chrysostom on the first letter to the Corinthians