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Bull.July18,2021A The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to St. Titus. (3:8-15) Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church itus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have 1250 Oakdale Avenue, West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55118 believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and T profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissension, and quarrels over Parish Website: http://www.saintgeorge-church.org the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for man who is factious, after admonishing him Church Phone: 651-457-0854 once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned. The Most Reverend Metropolitan JOSEPH, Archbishop of New York, When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have Metropolitan of all North America decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their Right Reverend Bishop ANTHONY, Auxiliary way; see they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to Bishop of the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. Right Reverend Archimandrite John Mangels, Pastor All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. Reverend Father John Chagnon, attached Very Reverend Archpriest Paul Hodge, attached Reverend Deacon John Mikhail GOSPEL: Very Reverend Archpriest Thomas Begley, retired Rt. Reverend Archimandrite Duane Pederson, retired The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (5:14-19) Reverend Father Daniel Simon, retired he Lord said to His Disciples: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be Reader Michael Begley, Music Director hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all Pastor’s email: [email protected] Pastor’s Cell: 303-520-0981 T in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father Who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the Sunday, July 18, 2021 prophets; I have come not to abolish them, but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven Sunday of the Holy Fathers of Fourth Ecumenical Council 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 TONE 3 EOTHINON 4 the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” Commemoration: Martyr Emilianos of Silistria in Bulgaria; John, metropolitan of Chalcedon; Stephen, HOLY BREAD patriarch of Constantinople Holy bread is offered for the health and welfare of Tom, Sue, TJ, Francine, Marilyn, Barb, George, Paul, Kim, Laura, Dalton, Kayla, Andy, Faylene and all members of the Ziton, Skaff, Abrass fam- THE DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ilies and St George Parish. RESURRECTION APOLYTIKION IN TONE THREE In loving memory of the departed Herb, Bernice, Frances, Elias, Anna, George, Barbara Abrass Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own and family members. Mose, Thelgy, Norman Ziton and family members. Mary Agnes, John, and arm. He hath trampled down death by death, and become the first-born from the dead. He hath Joe Perry, Margaret Simon, Damia, Kamal Jiryis, Mavis and John Aussey, Sarah, Joe and all de- delivered us from the depths of Hades, granting the world the Great Mercy. parted members of St George Parish. MEMORIAL APOLYTIKION OF THE HOLY FATHERS IN TONE EIGHT Memorial service is for the repose of the soul of Kamal Jiryis. May his memory be Eternal! 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. ELCOME to all our guests and visitors. We are delighted to have you visiting and wor- Sing the Apolytikion of Saint George shipping with us this morning and hope that you return soon. We invite you to participate W in the Divine Liturgy, but, sadly, due to the divisions in Christianity, only bap- KONTAKION IN TONE TWO tized/chrismated members of the Orthodox Church who have made their Confession O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant, before an Orthodox priest and prepared themselves by fasting may receive Holy O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be thou quick, O good one, to Communion. Please come forward after Liturgy to venerate the Cross and partake of the come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession, and speed thou to make Antidoron-Holy Bread. Please turn off your cell phones and all electronic devices. supplication, thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. The Church Fathers Speak: It is the nature of a light to emit its rays whithersoever it is carried EPISTLE: about, and when brought into a house to dispel the darkness of that house. Thus the world, placed Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O you righteous. beyond the pale of the knowledge of God, was held in the darkness of ignorance, till the light of Blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven! knowledge was brought to it by the Apostles, and thenceforward the knowledge of God shone bright, and from their small bodies, whithersoever they went about, light is ministered to the dark- social distancing protocols have ended. We will continue, for a time, to stream the Services into ness. St Hillary of Poiteirs the Parish Hall for those who are not comfortable with crowds in Church and who want to wear masks and social distance. Anyone who wants to wear a mask is perfectly free to do so at any time. ANNOUNCEMENTS But according to the letter from our Metropolitan which I sent out on Friday, May 14, we are re- turned to full and normal Parish Life! There is no longer any need to sign up for Services. PRAY FOR THE SICK Please pray for Al Kilgore, Deb Korluka, Lorraine Hartwig, Shawn Moore, Tatiana Cronk, Mikhail FATHER JOHN CHAGNON NAMED PASTOR IN MADISON & Nikolai Lehnen, Mark Bchara, Judy Mock, Niko Newell, Jeffrey Brown, Ibrahim, George As was announced last week, Metropolitan Joseph has appointed Fr. John Chagnon as the Pastor Droubie, Helen Katsampes, James Awada Sr., Lowell Colliander, EliZabeth Swanson, Ethen Leff, of St. Ignatius of Antioch Antiochian Orthodox Church in Madison, WI effective August 1st. We EliZabeth Henry, James and Emily, Corrie Fox, Lauretta Villareal, Genevieve Lehnen, Jim Etoll, are very happy for Father John and Khourieh Jane on this new appointment but are also very sad Michael Etoll, Dwight Johnson, George & Ellie Saba, Anna Windsor, Peter HafiZ, Fr. Duane, John that they will be leaving us. Father and Jane have served here very faithfully for many years and and John Etoll, Wally, Maria, Allen, Nick, Jackson & Hunter Golden, Yasmin Kakish, Carol Had- they will leave a great void. e celebration for them will be next Sunday, July 25th following dad, Camille Goll, Kh. Vergin Khoury, Margaret Boalbey, Norm Holmes, Phyllis Hodge, Lamese Divine Liturgy that Sunday. May God richly bless this new endeavour! New Address: McDowell, Edgard Siouffy, Berhane Haliemichael, Fr. Dan & Eileen Simon, Joseph Kammeyer, 5155 Aurora Ave. Apt. 428 Marilyn Perry, Nancy Maker, Dawn Tillbury, Joshua & Richard Lang, Eva Etoll, Alan & Mary Fitchburg, WI Poulsen, Natalie MoZey, Mervat & Abigail Lotfalla, Samira Shehata. 53711 If you are ill or having surgery and wish to be remembered in the Liturgy and daily prayers of the priest, please contact Fr. Mangels. SUNDAY SCHOOL Love to learn and grow in the Faith? Love kids? Then Teaching Church School is for you! BULLETIN & NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCEMENT PROCEDURE Preparations are underway for our 2021/2022 Church School year and while we have 100% of our ANY announcement in the weekly bulletin and Newsletter is subject to approval by Fr. Man- teaching team returning this year, we would like to recruit 4 to 5 more teachers so we can form gels/and the Council. It is important to notify Brigitte by e-mail ([email protected]) or teaching teams for each classroom. Teaching teams allow for more creativity, joint lesson plan- phone with all your bulletin information by NOON Wednesday of the week before you offer the ning, and weeks off. If you are interested, please see Christina Worrall. Thanks for considering Holy Bread in order to print the bulletin in a timely manner. For holy bread scheduling contact Joan it!!! AleviZos 651-453-1894. If you would like to host Coffee Hour, please let Sanaa Jubran know at ([email protected], 651-731-2988). PATRISTIC WISDOM—He instructs them what should be the boldness of their preaching, that as Apostles they should not be hidden through fear, like lamps under a corn-measure, but should stand HOLY BREAD LIST forth with all confidence, and what they have heard in the secret chambers, that declare upon the July 25, Kh Simon Memorial Margaret Simon Fr.
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